The game has a lot of controls to remember, however, not only is it easy to get the hang of, the first few levels take their time to introduce the mechanics at a healthy pace. “you really are the big blue badass the game has made you out to be.” Setting aside the names, having his entire squad in his gear makes him not only more effective, but you still get the feeling of being in a squad as they talk to you through comms without having pesky blue bodies get in the way.

Of course, having originally been written in the 80s, the names of Rogue’s squadmates all reflect what they will do for him as if it was cosmic destiny: Gunnar is attached to Rogues Rifle, Bagman becomes the vitally important backpack, and Helm is – you guessed it – embedded in Rogues helmet to provided tactical observations. Implanted in their neck, a GI’s personality and consciousness is downloaded to the chip at the time of death and can be slotted into another GIs gear for more tactical advantages. The GI, however, has one final trick up their sleeve: personality chips. It’s only when you arrive at The Quartz Zone to see the devastation, murder, and destruction that you see the reality of war. Our first meeting of Rogue and his squad on screen gives us the same “tough military man” motif we would expect from the opening scene of a war movie: brash confidence, cockiness, and the willingness to do their patriotic duty for the people. “serious contender for shelf space regardless of your console” Rogue and his squad mates are sent into the fray to battle the Norts in the Quartz Zone however, the entire GI regiment had been led into a trap and it’s up to Rogue to find out what happened. GI are genetically enhanced soldiers, capable of withstanding most known poisons, the highly toxic atmosphere of Nu-Earth, and the vacuum of space without a protective suit. The story follows the “Genetic Infantryman” or GI, known as Rogue. Rogue Trooper Redux follows the original story from the 2000 AD Comics originally published back in 1981. Fast forward, Rebellion and Tick Tock Games knew Rogue Trooper was a hit, and giving it an overhaul to its graphics made all the difference to make this a serious contender for shelf space regardless of your console. Originally launching back in 2006, Rogue Trooper was an excellent and critically acclaimed title for its time, being more than just a shooter but truly a game about tactics and story. Developed by Tick Tock Games, Rogue Trooper Redux is one of those rare instances where slapping a fresh coat of paint on a game is basically all it needs to still be incredibly enjoyable.

Making video games and movies based on comic books have been hit or miss in the past, but every so often one of them works fantastically well.

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