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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 97.8 hrs on record (77.5 hrs at review time)
Posted: 9 Jul, 2012 @ 12:31am
Updated: 1 Jul, 2019 @ 2:30am

I suppose it's time to write a proper review.

Even though I have only spent 78 hours playing this game, I have truly enjoyed every minute of it. E.Y.E is exteremely unique, being an FPS/RPG type of game with visuals inspired by Deus Ex, Ghost in the Shell and Warhammer 40k. The RPG elements are VERY complex, so do not get surprised if you get lost in all the stats, researches, and pop-up messages telling you that your legs are broken. However, even though the mechanics are somewhat too complicated, I still very much enjoyed them once I figured them out, since they allow you to grow from a clueless rifle-wielding grunt to an absolute murder machine with the looks of WH40k's terminator, abilities of a battle mage from Skyrim and gadgets of a super-soldier from Crysis.

The story is complicated and hard to get a good grasp on during your firts playthrough, but is very intriguing and keeps you wondering about just what in the world is happening in that universe. There are multiple endings and a "true" ending, so that can keep you busy for a while.

Level design wise, E.Y.E has probably some of the most unique and (probably unintentionally) memorable levels I've ever come across. Vast, open maps with countless areas to explore and hidden easter eggs and references to discover, they kept me coming back time and time again. Props to Streum On for that.

And to finish this off, this game has a proper co-op mode. If you have a group of friends interested in playing this together, you can easily do just that! It's very easy to set up and go through. The game is equally enjoyable in both single- and coop modes, since you are going through the same campaign, but with your friends.

And that will be it. E.Y.E is very cheap right now and is, in my opinion, worth every penny. If this game seems interesting to you and you aren't afraid of complicated mechanics - give this one a shot, I'm sure you will love it.
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