Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

The Good
I'm a lover of dark science-fiction, and maybe even a cyberpunk player, and a game like this caught my attention. After recent titles like this one, like "Project: Snowblind" and "Second Sight", my faith in the genre was declining (i've not played Second Sight, but i've heard bad things about it). But buying a game like this has restored my faith, even if just by a little. The "psi" powers were so fun, I want to play just so I can throw my enemies across rooms, control their minds, set fire to them, and finish them by absorbing their mind - heck, killing a person just by thought has never been so good (and legal, for that matter). Detailed graphics, great psi abilities and challenging boss battles keep the fun going!

The Bad
Games like this one are commonly backed up by a huge arsenal of weapons, should the player not like the "psi" element. However, I only remember using 4/5 weapons in the entire game (pistol, assault rifle, sniper rifle, shotgun) which will annoy gamers who like shooter games. The plot was so dull and confusing, with hardly any back-story to begin with, and so many twists that just add to the frustration... Normally, I love epic plots (like the Metal Gear franchise), but this game was just annoying for its story!

The Bottom Line
This game IS for you if: you like psi games, science-fiction games, cyberpunk games, games with detailed graphics and want a few hours fun. This game is NOT for you if; you like big shooter games, games with advanced plots, and if you love epic games. This game is short, little need to play more than once, and has a disgraceful weapons arsenal. Only recommended if you find it at a decent price, or a lover of cyberpunk science-fiction. No need spending a week's (or more) savings on a game like this; remember - bargain bins, pre-owned and sites like amazon can do wonders!