Later, Crossroads emulates famous scenes from the films themselves, a standout being Roman Pierce dragging a giant metal ball through a dockland area and using it to smash opposition in tribute to the safe-dragging chase through Rio De Janeiro in Fast 5.Įach character comes with a boost, the ability to sideswipe enemies (a hat tip to Tigon Studios’ previous game The Wheelman) and a special ability like a harpoon, a hacking device, or a rocket launcher. In one scene the player is simply required to drive to a pickup point and fix a car, while another is a more traditional lapped race. The campaign is split up into different types of car-based antics, the first being a satisfyingly explosive chase with an armored vehicle that requires the player to switch between Dom and Letty to take out sections of the vehicle while performing takedowns on the escort cars – the spinouts are satisfying slow-motion destruction.įrom there the pace constantly changes. As they go, they pick up newcomers Cameron and Vienna, as well as series staple Roman Pierce (Tyrese Gibson). The main story has Dominic Torretto and Letty Ortiz (Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez) stumbling onto a plot in Athens involving the original highway men, the Tadakhul, that leads them to Barcelona, then Morocco, and finally New Orleans. In this regard, Crossroads is a vast improvement. So, if you do not like the films, then skip this review and safely know that the game is not for you.įast & Furious: Crossroads is the newest attempt to translate the incoherent, joyous madness of the film franchise - something the previous installment ( F&F: Showdown) had no understanding of. It started out as ironic enjoyment of the franchise, but it’s extended into annual rewatches and a genuine love for all things fast and furious, much to the chagrin of my girlfriend. To give proper context for this review, readers should know that I am currently working on a powerpoint presentation explaining why the Fast & Furious franchise is the greatest Anime/Superhero work available. WTF They really thought people were going to play Multiplayer, huh? LOW …Which is definitely not for everyone. HIGH It faithfully embodies the spirit of the films…
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