Rogue Trooper

Great game, but it's not good for every system. I have a late 2010 Macbook Air (this model is the one that all the newer ones are based on; they look the same, but the specs are different). Performance-wise, everything is great, but the fan comes on right away, and the computer gets alarmingly hot. With MBA users, it kind of hit-and-miss as to what games work the best. Some systems may meet the minimum requirements and still perform poorly (The Witcher GOTY), and some may not, yet perform well (The Darkness II). I use a USB Xbox 360 controller and it works with this game, but the triggers don't work. The game itself is good enough - I used to have it for the PS2. But it you have a notebook (MBA) like I do, and it does not exceed the minimum requirements by a great deal, then it may really put you computer through the ringer. I don't know what is at risk when a game causes a computer to heat up a lot, but when I bought my Macbook Air, it had the highest specs available at the time and cost $2,200. Burning it to death with Rogue Trouper is not something I want to do.

Never heard of this game until today. Saw it on GOG's sale list, read reviews and i think to myself; 3 dolars, must give it a try. Awsome game, way better then i expected. Weapon development and your 3 comrades endless comments of fun really makes the game worth playing. And gun sounds are really motivating.

Title says it all, really - it's a lot of fun, has some really fun gameplay mechanics considering the gun-as-a-turret idea, but it is a bit too short for my taste. Definitely worth the money, though.

I remember playing this for the first time on Gametap in like... 2006 or so. It seemed like a generic title at the time so getting to play it for "free" (with subscription) was fine with me. It turned out this game was pretty good, but I never finished it at the time. Now, getting to play it again, it's still pretty good. The maps are pretty generic, but the story is alright for a video game (it drives the gameplay forward) and the missions are fine. The shooting feels good, and there's a number of weapons to use (each witheir use case so there's a reason to use them). All in all I think this game still holds up and is still fun to play. The low price on GOG means there's little reason not to check this out.

Summary- Before gears of war there was another cover-based shooter gem with a fantastic storyline. You are a genetically engineered super soldier created to destroy another faction that is at war with yours. Your job is to blast your way through enemies, super soldiers, tanks, aircrafts and other dangers to find what really is going on in this war and who is right and wrong. Plot- The game starts off with a Bang, you are dropped right in the heat of battle and you have to face against enemies that are armed to the teeth with guns and grenades. You can play this game in “guns blazing” mode or “stealth kill” mode. Both are rewarding in their own ways. The AI is intelligent and actually calls in reinforcements if they detect your presence. And they quickly take cover. Most exciting elements of the game- (1)The levels are constantly different. So you are traversing through Beaches, mountains, underground labs, corporate buildings and heavily armed military bases. (2) You can collect and salvage material from your dead enemies to upgrade your guns and other weaponry which is super fun. Gameplay- The gameplay is easy to pick up and play. Nothing complicated. Sound- The voice acting by all the actors is done nicely and the soundtrack is alright. Replay Value- There is not much replay value unless you become a hardcore fan of the game which is unlikely as the game is good but not great. Graphics- This game has aged well. Even after a decade of release, it works well on modern systems and displays good graphics. Glaring Problems- Not much encountered. The game is linear. There are no side quests. The ending seems like a cliffhanger hinting at a sequel, which was never made. The multiplayer is practically dead. My opinion- As of yet, there isn’t any good cover based shooter games on GOG to my knowledge. This makes Rogue Trooper stand out of the crowd. If you are looking for some old school nostalgia and fun, this game is for you.