Anarchy Reigns (for Xbox 360)

Platinum Games delivers another action gem that's full of wacky characters and even wackier moves, but the far-too-chaotic multiplayer mode is a bit of a downer.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Features -
  • Multiplayer mayhem - Creativity and violence are rewarded in this online brawler, as you battle to become the ultimate survivor. With over 8 different characters to choose from, each with their own unique style, weapon, and signature kill move, this is the ultimate survival of the fittest
  • Various modes - ANARCHY REIGNS provides a variety of multiplayer modes to cater for different tastes. The list of modes includes Battle Royale, Death Match, Survival Mode and many more
  • Single-player, two characters - Play either as Jack or Leo in the ultimate survival of the fittest'. In true PlatinumGames form, each character brings a unique style and feel to the single-player Campaign mode, providing over 10 hours of game play
  • Action trigger events - A.T.E. (Action Trigger Events) system triggers real-time events such as The Black Hole, a plane crash, blitz bombing etc to provide a constantly changing game play environment. No two matches will ever be the same

PROS

+ Smooth and surprisingly deep combat system.
+ Random environmental events.
+ Ability to hijack vehicles.
+ Huge environments.
+ Tons of multiplayer modes.

CONS

- No local multiplayer.
- Multuplayer can become a frustrating mess when lots of players are involved.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on January 10, 2013
Platinum Games delivers another action gem that's full of wacky characters and even wackier moves, but the far-too-chaotic multiplayer mode is a bit of a downer.
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