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Review by Kyle Warner, with screen shots. "Planetside is not a great game. It is a great idea.
But the idea is carried out poorly. It is deep. It has somewhat good replay value. It has lots of
variety. But it just lacks reason, appearance, style, and finesse." Score: 3 out of 6.
http://www.echoplayer.com/site/impressions_pc/planetside.html
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theCorporation: Mr. Poppinfresh's Planetside Re-Review
Review, with screen shots. "...[T]he game contains a surprising amount of pure, unadulterated
amusement, thereby automatically setting it apart from its RPG brethren." Score: 4.5 out of 5.
http://www.corpnews.com/reviews/200401/15/01-pls/
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Video Game City
Review by Joseph Bennett, with screen shots. Score: 9 out of 10.
http://www.vgcity.com/reviews/210.html
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MaximumPC
Review by Thomas McDonald. "Planetside could grow into a more interesting game, but the
question will remain: does it add enough to the Tribes/Battlefield/Wolfenstein/America's Army
formula to justify $160 a year?" Score: 6 out of 10.
http://www.maximumpc.com/reviews/software_games/review_2003-12-11b.html
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Loadedinc.com
[8.5/10] Review by James Diaz. Includes screen shots and system requirements. "If you’re a FPS
fan and have always wanted to jump into a massively multiplayer world, then landing on PlanetSide
is a good way to start."
http://www.loadedinc.com/review.php?temp_view=review.php&game=Planetside&id=274
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Deadalfs
Review with screen shots. "Damn fine gaming with a price tag that is enticing." Score:
9/10
http://www.deadalfs.co.uk/reviews/1295/
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TechnicalGeek.com
[82%] Review with screen shots.
http://www.technicalgeek.com/Games/pside/psid.htm
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Stratos Group
[4.6/5] Review with screen shots. "Yes! It will suck your life away but it's worth it."
Also includes system requirements.
http://www.stratosgroup.com/reviews/games.php?selected=0307plnt
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Eurogamer.net
[7/10] Review by Martin Taylor. "But once you've scratched the surface and delved around
beneath, that's when you'll realise that a game like PlanetSide needs constant development and a
flow of new content to keep it fresh and interesting." With screen shots and system
requirements.
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=52437
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Gamer's Pulse
[44/50] Review with screen shots and system requirements. "The biggest advantage for
Planetside is the scale of the combat."
http://www.gamerspulse.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showc....
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Maxim Online
[5/5] Short review by Alex Porter.
http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_5611.html
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The Wargamer
Review by Chris Massey with screen shots. "...[A] vast area full of unlimited firefights and
situations, all of this offered on massive, controlled servers that should prevent cheating like
has been seen in many online shooters..." Also includes system requirements.
http://www.wargamer.com/reviews/planetside/
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PlanetSide Universe
[9.1/10] By Hamma. "To get the most out of PlanetSide however, you are going to want to find a
good team of folks."
http://www.planetside-universe.com/article.php?article_id=41
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MMORPG.COM
[7.4/10] By Mark Schembri. "It is a well-rounded balance of RPG elements, graphic and sound
prowess and, of course, in-your-face action."
http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm?setView=review&gameID=71
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Review.Gamer
[9/10] By Ian Fernandes. "[This] is everything I have looked for in a first person shooter;
fast paced action, upgradeable stats, vehicle combat, and great teamwork." Includes screen
shots.
http://www.reviewgamer.com/?x=reviews&view=65
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GameRifts Review
By Div Devlin. "...[A] fast action-packed and entertaining game that will become addicting,
you really can't go wrong with it of you enjoy player versus player combat." With screen
shots.
http://www.gamerifts.com/reviews/planetside/
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GameAxis Review
[8.3/10] By Neil Ong. "PlanetSide is immensely addictive, and is guaranteed to keep you coming
back for more."
http://www.gameaxis.com/articles/view.gax?gid=396&id=151&pg=1
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GameOver Review
[82%] By Aaron Butler. "I had an absolute blast joining up with friends to fight in huge
battles, trying to find a combination of Certification points that finally worked for me..."
http://www.game-over.net/reviews.php?id=846
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The Entertainment Depot
[7/10] By Ryan Newman. "While it's fun now, it could be phenomenal."
http://www.entdepot.com/pc/planetside/review.php
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ESCMag
[8/10] By Erich Becker. "Once the game is allowed to incubate and more and more players
discover the high points, the lows will definitely be outweighed and PlanetSide will have evolved
the formula solidified by Tribes 2 more than two years ago."
http://www.escmag.com/v5/reviews/review.cfm?rv=349
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Action Vault
By Onur Komili. "Planetside is an excellent game and definitely worth a shot if you're
thinking about buying it."
http://actionvault.ign.com/features/reviews/planetsiderev.shtml
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Online Gaming Network
[71%] By Josh Hanson. "...[T]here does not seem to be enough to do in the game to keep players
coming back for long periods of time."
http://www.ogaming.com/content/reviews-planetsidereview.php
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Game Industry News
[5/5] By John Breeden II. "Playing in a huge ongoing war with real people is a lot of fun,
especially as you learn new skills and find a job in the game that you really like."
http://www.gameindustry.com/reviews/030716planetside.asp
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Computer and Video Games
[82/100] By Richie Shoemaker. "At the moment, Planetside is a fantastically enjoyable
experience unique from virtually any other FPS, but one that many people will have trouble
justifying subscribing to after the 30-day free period expires."
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/reviews/reviews_story.php?id=93781
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The Adrenaline Vault
[4.5/5] By Keith Durocher. "Here's a title rife with socialized camaraderie, soaked in
pulse-pounding action and uncompromising in its brutality."
http://www.avault.com/reviews/review_temp.asp?game=planetside
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Pregaming.com
[8/10] By Steven Li. "Once you find a good group of people to play with, Planetside really
gives the feel of an actual war, minus the looting and raping."
http://www.pregaming.com/viewreview.php?gameid=395&reviewid=204
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WorthPlaying
[7.6/10] "If you want a game that lets you specialize your character, be a part of a huge
squad, take over bases and do it all over again, PlanetSide may be for you."
http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=11572
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VGLN.com
[9.2/10] By Jolex Del Pilar. "It's extremely entertaining and will probably have most of you
playing into the early hours of those long summer days."
http://www.vgln.com/pc/reviews/105790233246712.shtml
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Loadedinc.com
[8.5/10] By James Diaz. "PlanetSide incorporates a key feature of team-based action (character
classes) and a strong lineup of weapons and user-controllable vehicles (ground and air); and pulls
it all together on a grand scale."
http://www.loadedinc.com/review.php?temp_view=review.php&game=Planetside&id=207
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Gamers With Jobs
[84%] "The varied gameplay and persistent world are well worth the monthly fee."
http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=506....
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MMORPG Network
[8/10] "If you enjoy FPS games, and especially team based ones, I would definitely give it a
try. For those that are looking for a pure RPG and don’t like PvP gameplay, then you should
probably look elsewhere."
http://www.mmorpg.net/article.php?a=1009&p=1
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Gaming Nexus
[7.2/10] By Bart Skinner. "It's definitely a step forward in gaming as far as the technology
used but I just don't feel compelled to [spend] $10/month to continue playing it."
http://www.gamingnexus.com/Review.asp?ID=278
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Frictionless Insight
By Kyle Ackerman. "Ultimately, you need to enjoy FPS-style action, be it on foot, in the air
or in a ground vehicle, but for those who do, and have a powerful PC, PlanetSide will offer
countless hours of action and entertainment."
http://www.frictionlessinsight.com/PC_Reviews/PlanetSide/PlanetSide.htm
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Elited
By Caroline Roberts. "Of course, there is so much more to the game that you will need to
experience to fully appreciate."
http://www.elited.net/reviews/jun03/planetside.shtml
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games xtreme
[80%] "...[I]t's as if EverQuest, Battlefield 1942, and Tribes 2 were somehow combined and the
end result was something greater than the sum of its parts."
http://www.gamesxtreme.com/review/262.shtml
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Next Level Gaming
[78/100] "Planetside is fun to play and you will definitely lose yourself playing it."
http://www.nlgaming.com/reviewDisp.asp?id=624
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Ferrago.co.uk
[84%] By Luke Guttridge. "PlanetSide achieves in bringing an immersive and realistic
persistent conflict to life so completely, and in offering the player so much within it."
http://www.ferrago.com/story/1679
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Game Chronicles
[9/10] By John Carswell. "While you will oftentimes find yourself waiting around for action,
once that action arrives you'll be treated to uniquely intense, memorable and addictive combat
situations."
http://www.gamechronicles.com/reviews/pc/planetside/planetside.htm
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wickedtoast.com
[4/5] By Marcin Manek. "PlanetSide's enhancements will be global in scope, providing a
significant longevity boost as tactics and gameplay have to adapt to the new elements."
http://www.wickedtoast.com/article.php?id=59
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Firing Squad
[84%] By Tom Chick. "Vehicles, weapons, bases, and factions are all inter-woven into a system
of balanced and sophisticated combat, even if it does feel like fighting for fighting's sake."
http://firingsquad.gamers.com/games/planetside_review/
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TechTV
[4/5] By Greg Bemis. "The sheer amount of fun and excitement in this game far outweighs its
lingering problems."
http://www.techtv.com/xplay/reviews/story/0,24330,3451663,00.html
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Guru3d
By Mike Nelson. "In 1-2 months, the only thing that will keep me playing is if the people I
enjoy the game with are still there -- or they end up giving base taking and the war, a
point."
http://content.guru3d.com/article.php?cat=gamereviews&id=48
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SubZeroTech
By Joel Szerlip. "Planetside is a game that takes a great idea and ends up only making a
mediocre game."
http://www.subzerotech.com/index.php?module=sz_reviews_display&id=125&page=1
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Game Club Central
[9/10] By Matt Gawarecki. "All in all, PlanetSide will probably make it to live among the
ranks of EverQuest, Half-Life: Counter-Strike, and other runaway successes of recent past."
http://www.gameclubcentral.com/modules.php?name=GCCReviews&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid....
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GameSpy.com
[75/100] By Sal Accardo. "The game has tons of teamplay-oriented features, and the grief
system and persistent server make it a perfect home for groups to duke it out on the world's
biggest virtual battlefield."
http://www.gamespy.com/reviews/june03/planetsidepc/
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gamesradar.com
[93%] By Jim Rossignol. "Vast fronts of virtual warfare rage across an absurdly beautiful
alien planet, and the whole experience is strangely timeless."
http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/reviews/default.asp?subsectionid=169&articleid=65441&pagetype=2
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Game Revolution
[B] By Shawn Sanders. "It's not for everyone, but those who are interested and have the funds
will undoubtedly be pleased with all the game has to offer."
http://www.game-revolution.com/games/pc/action/planetside.htm
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Gaming Illustrated
[80%] By Jamie Wharton. "Planetside is a fun game, but whether there is enough to it to demand
a monthly fee being sapped from your credit card is another thing altogether."
http://www.gamingillustrated.com/planetside.php
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The Laser
"PlanetSide's emphasis is definitely on action, but the character-building elements, different
playable character types and certificate system add a lot of depth to the gameplay."
http://www.the-laser.com/planetside.htm
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DailyGame
[7.9/10] By Ted Brockwood. "As a whole, PlanetSide shows a whole lot of promise."
http://www.dailygame.net/Articles/Reviews/planetside.html
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Game Shark
[9/10] By James Fudge. "While PlanetSide isn't a perfect experience...it is nonetheless and
addictive, frantic and rewarding experience for gamers that enjoy action peppered with some 'RPG
lite' elements."
http://www.gameshark.com/pcgaming/articles/424252p1.html
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Ctrl+Alt+Del
[8/10] By Andrew Zimmer. "Definitely worth it for the committed action/strategy gamers."
http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/?t=reviews&review=planetside.html
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Telefragged.com
[87%] By Jeff Buckland. "Planetside is a mostly-successful fusion of MMORPG and first person
shooter gameplay."
http://www.telefragged.com/reviews/planetside/
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The Junkyard
[8.9/10] By John Scott. "Working with you is a hand picked squad chosen by the squad leaders
of each group. Your squad with everyone else fighting on the continent strive to hack, sabotage, or
destroy its way into controlling base after base and tower after tower."
http://the-junkyard.net/reviews.php?action=viewreview&id=30
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IGN
[7.7/10] By Dan Adams. "What can be a really exciting team game experience is marred by having
to play with uncooperative idiots, monotonous landscapes, long wait times to get into the action,
and some serious lack of definitive purpose."
http://pc.ign.com/articles/422/422895p1.html
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GameZone.com
[9/10] By Kevin Giacobbi. "I personally have been in battles with at least 100 people and talk
about a blast--Just plain incredible."
http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r16515.htm
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GamePro.com
[4.5/5] "PlanetSide's neverending conflict and rewarding squad experience should be a godsend
to FPS gamers out there looking for a huge and widely varied play experience."
http://www.gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/29691.shtml
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Womengamers.Com
[9/10] "Personally, I am hooked. I have gotten hours of enjoyment out of this game. I don't
know where the time goes when I play it. It's insanely fun."
http://www.womengamers.com/revprev/act/planetside.html
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Gametactics.com: What if EQ and BF1942 got 'intimate'?
[9/10] By "Kropotkin". "This rather hackneyed setting does nonetheless form a good
structure for a game that takes a bit of something from a lot of games..."
http://www.gametactics.com/reviews/pc/planetside/
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ActionTrip
[78/100] By Matt Leyendecker. Point/Counterpoint review of PlanetSide. "The good part about
this game is that it is fun, looks good, sounds great, and plays exactly like one would expect a
game of this magnitude to play, minus the aforementioned technical issues of course."
http://www.actiontrip.com/reviews/planetside.phtml
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IGN: PlanetSide Impressions
By Dan Adams. "The idea of PlanetSide has always appealed to me. A war being fought over a
world where players work together to overcome the evil of the other side, whatever that other side
may be."
http://pc.ign.com/articles/421/421194p1.html?fromint=1
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UGO.com
[B] By Jonah Falcon. "Armor is nicely implemented in that each armor type has a limited number
of holsters and inventory space, making the decision of what to carry very important."
http://ugo.com/channels/games/features/planetside/review.asp
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Gamezilla
By Alex Karls. "The strength of the game lies in the squadding, and the still heavily social
environment, even though you're dedicated to killing people left and right."
http://www.gamezilla.com/review.aspx?review=8616
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VideoGamesLife.com
[86/100] By Martin Wharmby. "It’s not uncommon for a typical base to be stormed by a force of
a couple of hundred people at one time, whilst simultaneously being protected by an equal number of
defenders."
http://www.videogameslife.com/cgi-bin/vglarticle.asp?id=1208&formatid=pc
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Gamers Depot
[4.5/5] By Ryan Bohlman. "The textures are top notch - all of the models are polished and
loaded with details. Each faction looks different and is easily identifiable from the other
factions and all of the continents contain vastly different terrain and weather patterns."
http://www.gamersdepot.com/games/action/planetside/001.htm
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Gamenikki
[9/10] By Dave Jesteadt. "Overall, I have a feeling PlanetSide is going to do a lot to change
the way people think about massively multiplayer games."
http://www.gamenikki.com/_reviews//PlanetSide.php3
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AllRPG.com
[9/10] By Randy Green. "Battlegrounds can range from desolate wastelands, complete with cattle
skulls, or lush jungles where the encounters are as fierce as the rains. Each land is filled with
hills, water hazards, and other obstacles to hinder your advance. The variety of continents keeps
the action varied and intense."
http://www.allrpg.com/games/planetside/index.php3?page=review&num=1
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GameWatchers Network: It's all about war baby!
[94.14/100] "The key to a game like this is to make the core mechanics enjoyable. Something
where despite it being repetitive, it can remain fun. Planetside does this perfectly."
http://www.gamewatchers.net/displayarticle.php?article=95
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GameSpot
[7.9/10] by Andrew Park. "...PlanetSide has a lot going for it: It has a persistent world
with persistent goals that give players real incentives to work in teams, and it has an extremely
strict system for dealing with 'grief' players..."
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/planetside/review.html
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MyGamer.com
[80%] By John Fitzpatrick. "...[A]lthough every genre can be improved on one couldn't ask for
a better first installment than what Planetside has given us."
http://www.mygamer.com/article.php?view=3787
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GameSpy.com: First Impressions
By Adam Pavlacka. "This isn't EverQuest in space -- the focus of PlanetSide is teamplay, and
the object is to kill the guys on the other team and kill them good."
http://www.gamespy.com/previews/may03/planetsidepc/
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Xbox Gamers
[8.875/10] By Paul Volk, Gary Moore. "The huge world and libraries of weapons and vehicles
definitely give this game a unique feel, not to mention the fact that this is the first real MMOFPS
ever."
http://www.xboxgamers.com/?temp_view=review.php&game=Planetside&id=61
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