R6 is definitely worth a buy. I picked it up the other day and played a bit this weekend. Single player is alright so far. I like the slow-paced strategy mixed with fast-paced action. I didn’t get very far, though. Multiplayer, however, is where the game probably shines.
You get to create your character and outfit him with clothes, armor, and weapons. As you play multiplayer rounds, you get experience points that allow you to get more gear options. I loved the experience (Honor) system of America’s Army, but this is a step above. It all still boils down to trying to stay alive while trying to complete your mission, though. The first game mode I played was Retrieval. That’s your basic capture-the-flag, really. You get a radioactive canister and take it to a disposal unit. I liked it, so I stuck with that mode. The voice chat feature is probably one of the best features in multiplayer. I’m not usually that big into chatting with people in games. They’re what I refer to as “temporary friends.” But it’s almost a requirement in this game, so I’m okay with it.
Gears and R6 have been taking time away from Oblivion, but I blame 24. Jack’s back and watching CTU’s finest breach and clear puts me in the tactical CQC mood. I’ll return to it soon enough, though. Send me an invite if you’re itching to frag a noob.
