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Review of Binary Domain on PlayStation 3

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 2012
Cover image of Binary Domain on PS3
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 28 Feb 2012
Genre: Third-person shooter
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher: Sega

Introduction

In a world where rising sea levels have turned cities into aquariums, Binary Domain dives straight into the action, serving up robot wars more riveting than any late-night infomercial! Released by the ever-creative Sega in 2012, this unconventional third-person shooter promises a narrative spiced with existential dread and enough metallic mayhem to satisfy even the most hardened gamers.

Gameplay

The gameplay in Binary Domain is like a complicated dance: you've got to keep your cool while shouting commands to your AI squadmates, all while dodging bullets that have your name on them. You can use a headset or Kinect (the reunion of dodgy video game tech?) to bark orders at your team, and they might actually listen to you-well, sometimes. Made in the year 2080, this game dabbles in the classic lore of giant machines run amok, but it spices things up with a unique consequence system. Your decisions impact how much your robot buddies trust you! Spoiler alert: if you treat them like metal trash cans, don't be surprised when they turn out to be a little more rusty than supportive.

Graphics

Visually, Binary Domain has moments that make you go 'wow' and a few that make you think, 'Did I leave my toaster on?' Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic Tokyo where skyscrapers are merely keys to the undersea kingdom, the design feels like a love letter to both science fiction and Japanese culture. The character motions and designs are mostly fantastic-except for a few questionable ones that look like they popped straight out of a B-movie from the '80s. But hey, that adds to the charm, doesn't it?

Conclusion

To wrap it all up, Binary Domain is like a robot sushi: one part killer atmosphere, one part solid gameplay, and a dash of 'did that robot just talk back to me?!' It's not the usual run-of-the-mill shooter; it dares to explore the emotional reaches of trust and camaraderie amongst robots. While it may not have exactly shaken the gaming world off its feet, it certainly deserves a spot on your shelf next to the classics. So don't be surprised if you find yourself unexpectedly attached to your metallic sidekicks-just remember to keep the takeout menus handy in case of a reverse robot uprising!

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