Summary
- Release Year: 2004
- Genres: Adventure, Shooter
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: Blitz Games
- Publishers: Crave Entertainment, Empire Interactive
Bad Boys: Miami Takedown (2004) Review
Bad Boys: Miami Takedown is a third-person shooter video game developed by Blitz Games and published by Vivendi Universal Games. It is based on the 2003 film of the same name, and follows the two main characters, Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, as they investigate a drug trafficking ring in Miami. The game was released on October 19, 2004, for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.
Gameplay
Bad Boys: Miami Takedown is a third-person shooter game in which the player controls either Mike Lowrey or Marcus Burnett. The game features 15 missions, each with its own unique objectives. The player must use a variety of weapons and gadgets to complete the missions, which include rescuing hostages, disarming bombs, and taking down drug dealers.
The game features a variety of weapons, including pistols, shotguns, assault rifles, and sniper rifles. The player can also use a variety of gadgets, such as grenades, flash bangs, and smoke bombs. The player can also use the environment to their advantage, such as by taking cover behind objects or using destructible objects to create new paths.
Story
Bad Boys: Miami Takedown follows the story of Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett as they investigate a drug trafficking ring in Miami. The two detectives are tasked with taking down the drug lord, Hector Tapia. Along the way, they must face off against Tapia’s henchmen, as well as corrupt cops and politicians.
The story is told through a series of cutscenes, which are interspersed with gameplay. The cutscenes are well-acted and directed, and they do a good job of capturing the humor and action of the film.
Graphics
Bad Boys: Miami Takedown uses the RenderWare engine, which was also used in games such as Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City. The graphics are impressive for the time, and the game world is detailed and well-populated. The character models are also well-animated, and the facial animations are particularly impressive.
Sound
The sound in Bad Boys: Miami Takedown is excellent. The voice acting is top-notch, and the music is catchy and well-suited to the game’s action-packed gameplay. The sound effects are also realistic and immersive.
Conclusion
Bad Boys: Miami Takedown is a great action game based on the movie. It’s fun to play as either Mike or Marcus, and the mission objectives are varied and challenging. The destructible environments are a nice touch, too. If you’re a fan of the movie, or if you’re just looking for a fun and action-packed game, then Bad Boys: Miami Takedown is definitely worth checking out.
Score
8/10
Review Score
7.5/10
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