Rez HD (Xbox 360) review"This is one of the only games where the graphics and sound are as important, if not more important, than the gameplay. The A/V presentation defines Rez. The visuals consist of wireframes and simple polygonal figures on sparsely detailed backgrounds. Normally, this would be hideous. Thankfully, everything in Rez is constantly moving and pulsating -- from the lines that compose the ground to your character, nothing ever stands still." |
If you make use of hallucinogens while you play games, Rez HD will probably be the best game you ever play. Since its initial release on the Dreamcast in 2001, Rez has garnered a cult following for its combo of electronic music and trippy visuals, and with good reason. Even today, there's nothing quite like this, so junkie or not, it's worth your attention.
This is one of the only games where the graphics and sound are as important, if not more important, than the gameplay. The A/V presentation defines Rez. The visuals consist of wireframes and simple polygonal figures on sparsely detailed backgrounds. Normally, this would be hideous. Thankfully, everything in Rez is constantly moving and pulsating -- from the lines that compose the ground to your character, nothing ever stands still. When you start shooting at your enemies, even the lasers are stylized in their look and movement. The end result is a sea of color and light. It's completely bizarre, it's unconventional, and it couldn't have been more brilliant. As the "HD" portion of the title implies, the Xbox 360 version has gotten a makeover to support widescreen and higher resolutions, so needless to say, Rez has never looked so good.
Freelance review by C J (January 31, 2008)
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