Spec Ops: The Line Review

Have you ever wanted to go to the hot city of Dubai? Didn't want to?! Well, you'll still have to go there with Captain Martin Walker of Delta Squad in the game Spec Ops: The Line.

Let's talk about the plot. The game's events unfold in a hot city called Dubai. This city was terrorized by a series of very strong sandstorms, as a result of which most of the city was buried under a thick layer of sand. A mass evacuation of the population began, but, of course, not everyone was able to escape. Some died, some are still trying to survive, and some joined the ranks of marauders who are "finishing off" an already destroyed city. Why did our squad end up in Dubai? To find out why communication was cut off with the thirty-third battalion of the US Army led by John Konrad. The game's plot is very rich and interesting, and the game can be completed at least four times, as there are four different endings.

The game's ending will directly depend on the moral choices of the main character. We will often have to choose between good and evil, but that's for the best because if the game had a straightforward plot with a single ending and no choice, Spec Ops: The Line would be much worse. It's also worth noting that the characters in the game are "alive," each with their own personality and "quirks." For example, the sniper Lugo is a very cheerful guy, while the machine gunner Adams is a grim and stern soldier. All the events occurring in the game are directly reflected in the speech and behavior of our heroes. By the way, the voice acting of the characters is very decent, with quality dialogues and clear quotes — all of this is delightful. It's just as pleasing as the enjoyable music during the game; the soul always rejoices when some rock starts playing during a battle.

Spec Ops: The Line is an excellent third-person shooter with cover mechanics, jumps, and rolls. The game largely consists of these jumps and rolls with cover, but there are also plenty of bright moments where it's better not to dawdle and press the right key in time. I'll also note the detail of the sand. In some situations, we can simply shoot through some glass, and enemies will be buried under a ton of sand. Of course, there aren't many of these sand mechanics in the game; they could have added more, and it certainly wouldn't have made it worse.

The game locations are very well-designed; houses and skyscrapers buried under layers of sand look impressive, and the landscape on the horizon does not disappoint. The game characters are endowed with excellent animation, and the sand has good and even spectacular physics. Quality shadows, pleasant lighting — in a word, the graphics in the game are top-notch. The game missions are completed quickly, in one breath. The plot captivates from the very beginning and doesn't let go until the end of the game. If you're looking for a high-quality, interesting, and unusual shooter, be sure to get Spec Ops: The Line.