Is this game depressing?

[keats19905]

I just bought Spec ops the line, is it a depressing game like everyone says?

[Zcorvette]

Yeah, lots of death in it for sure... I don't find it very depressing though of course I'm kind of a heartless SOB.

[Choiy's Apple]

Maybe... But i can sure that game makes us 'consider'

[Zcorvette]

Just finished the game... It gets considerably more violent and depressing in the last 2 hours or so... The ending was amazing though.

[narc]

Not really, even the message they try to convey gets kinda muddled in the story

[Diva KoA's]

Not depressing but very dark in tone. You're basically fighting and killing people who just want to live.

[Mustangcase]

Story is great. Especially if you read Heart of Darkness or watched Apocalypse Now.

[Rusty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNhPMjbgkXA

Pretty much this.

[Iceo]

I wouldn't say depressing, but it certainly will shock you and make you feel sadness.

[Xylber]

It's a good experience, like a good movie or a good book.

[DisableBore]

I thought Heavy Rain, Silent Hill 2 and even the film Titanic was depressing until I played this...

[diji]

it is depressing. you commit a lot of despicable acts during the game and some kills weigh a lot more than the typical mindless killing in most military shooters.

[Ravagexe]

Im just telling you this...In the very end, you will literally stand on the dunes of Dubai, with your mind gone completely blank of what you've just witnessed, with "Deep Purple - Hush" playing on your head endlessly. You will close your eyes as the light sandstorm whips your skin. Then you will choose your fate.

Just remember when you finish it, that this entire game can be easily branded with your generic "Based On True Story" label because there are surely hell a lot of Martin Walkers out there on Iraq and stuff. I think that aspect was the one made Spec-Ops The Line so amazing, yet so depressing.

[keats19905]

Just finished the game the other day guys, dear god I feel bad about myself... :(

[mr1029384756]

Originally posted by Rankeaton:

Just finished the game the other day guys, dear god I feel bad about myself... :(

Don't feel bad, reflect and understand what this game allowed you to feel. The reason it feels bad is because more and more people are becoming disconnected from what war and violence actually mean. It is not a game, it is not a movie, and it most certainly isn't a power-fantasy.

It sucks... just take my word (for whatever that is worth to you) on that point. It just sucks.

[Badongkadong]

For a computer game it has done a remarkably good job at instilling emotion such as guilt and disgust. I mean, sure you do fight an realistic number of soldiers but it is a game but you can feel the consequences of your actions weighing you down. I actually didn't see the end "twist" but of course with hindsight is highly evident.