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New Crackdown Content Dropping On XBL Today

Posted by Zonk on from the super-jump-to-victory dept.

The Team Xbox site is carrying details on new downloadable content for Crackdown on the 360. Probably the most comprehensive downloadable content made available since the 360 launched, the new pack adds three vehicles, a number of gameplay modes, a 'cheats' mode, and ten more Achievements to the title. "For Crackdown, Realtime diligently follow the post-launch forum chatter and attempted to address all of the concerns with the base game, while at the same time adding new content to keep it all fresh. There are also some items that perhaps didn't make the final cut for Crackdown's original launch (time constraints will do that to a project of this magnitude) but have been prepared and thrown into the upcoming DLC code. However it actually came about, Crackdown's Title Update, 'Free-for-All' and 'getting' Busy' packs are a win-win for those allied to the Agency."

25 comments

  1. So.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Does this also make the game playable? The controls suck horribly...

    1. Re:So.... by hidannik · · Score: 2, Funny

      I for one didn't find the controls sucky. They're as good as any other third-person actioner. In particular, they seemed a little better to me than, say, the GTA games, especially when it comes to targeting.

      If you want to experience controls that suck in ways best described with terms from barnyard pornography, check out Star Trek Encounters...

      Hans

    2. Re:So.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Or you could try metroid prime for GC...

    3. Re:So.... by kisrael · · Score: 1

      Agreed that the controls were pretty good.
      And I liked the target quick for a bad shot, wait a second to refine the targetting...

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    4. Re:So.... by Firefly1 · · Score: 1

      I'm with you here. What I also appreciate is the fact that limb hits actually mean something - bosses are easier to manage after you've shot that HMG out of their hands, and when you're starting out leg shots make great setups for grenade/thrown object kills...
      A shame that each gang doesn't have a 'Clean Kill' achievement (wipe out the gang without causing any civilian/Peacekeeper casualties.

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  2. free or for "points"? by MoFoQ · · Score: 1

    so how many points is this gonna cost us?

    1. Re:free or for "points"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      ~2400

    2. Re:free or for "points"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

      so how many points is this gonna cost us? Major Nelson says 800. There's three updates: a free patch to the game with extra features, a free downloadable content pack and an 800 point downloadable content pack. Even if you don't get the pay-for update you can get some of the function by playing cooperatively with someone who has bought it.
    3. Re:free or for "points"? by radish · · Score: 4, Informative

      * Title Update (fixes annoyances, adds some minor new features) - FREE (as always)

      * Free For All Pack ("Keys To The City" mode, vehicle collection challenge, new co-op chellenges, new achivements) - FREE

      * Getting Busy Pack (new vehicles, weapons, game modes and achievements) - 800 points

      I have to say this is WAY more than I was expecting and I can't wait to download it all. One of the best games around for the 360 just got even better.

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  3. Great how about by svendsen · · Score: 0

    Some content...

    A lot of my friends have this game and no one plays it anymore because it's pretty quick to beat. And we aren't acheviement junkies....so goets old quickly

    1. Re:Great how about by Osty · · Score: 2, Informative

      A lot of my friends have this game and no one plays it anymore because it's pretty quick to beat. And we aren't acheviement junkies....so goets old quickly

      Even if you were achievement whores, most of the Crackdown points are easily achieved. You should be able to get everything but the "beat it all in co-op" achievement within a week of finishing the game (or within two weeks of purchasing the game).

      For us achievement whores, new content with new achievements is impossible to pass up :)

    2. Re:Great how about by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      ...so goets old quickly


      Why the heck do you think MS bundled the Halo 3 preview in with it? They wouldn't have been able to sell nearly as many units otherwise.

      Right now, the main thing the 360 has going for it is "Halo" support. Of course, at this rate MS is driving THAT franchise into the ground as fast as they can :(
    3. Re:Great how about by svendsen · · Score: 0

      Guess i should clarify

      for me...

      content = new missions, story, etc. not new guns or vehicles

    4. Re:Great how about by twistedsymphony · · Score: 1

      Maybe I should unwrap the plastic on my copy of this game.... the one I bought on release day and then set on a shelf while I played other things. I keep hearing good things but it's one of a handful of games that I've purchased and haven't got around to opening let alone play. Just too many games to play and not enough time to play them

      With new content available and your claim of a relatively short game overall, I think I'm convinced to bump it to the top of my "to play" list.

      FWIW I didn't order it for the Halo 3 beta, I really don't care all that much for the Halo games. I actually have 8 or so games that I've bought but haven't got around to playing yet.

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    5. Re:Great how about by DaveCBio · · Score: 1

      This game was great. I spent many hours playing it and then again playing co-op. If you didn't enjoy it well it might not be your cup of tea or you and your friends are a bunch of wet blankets.

  4. Crackdown Review by Blakey+Rat · · Score: -1, Troll

    Obligatory post of my Crackdown review: http://blakeyrat.com/2007/03/27/crackdown-review/

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  5. Videos of Content by Saige · · Score: 3, Informative

    Major Nelson has links to videos of the new content on his site. Believe me, they are worth watching. The new equipment and Keys to the City videos are incredible - they're really giving people a sandbox to just have fun!

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  6. More content? Make a new one! by El+Icaro · · Score: 0

    I thought Crackdown was a great game. The camera was a bit uncomfortable to handle sometimes but it was still an extremely fun experience. I think instead of adding a few extra hours of gameplay to an already short game they should start planning a sequel. A bigger city, more varied environments, even more extreme abilities. Just a little more of everything. I'm definitely getting both the free and premium packs though.

    Also, split screen co-op would make this game rock.

  7. Uhm? by Square+Snow+Man · · Score: -1, Troll

    Uhm who cares? How is this news, are you also going to announce every update for any other game? No?

    1. Re:Uhm? by powerlord · · Score: -1, Troll

      Uhm who cares? How is this news, are you also going to announce every update for any other game? No?


      But ... but ... this is Zonk! You expect him to be Objective?

      You're forgetting that the boards are overrun with 360 lovers.

      It'll be interesting to see if an article pops up covering R:FoM's update expected this month (expanded purchased content, to go the free game tweak and mode enhancements made in the past).
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    2. Re:Uhm? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      Yeah. I see what you mean. The 360 lovers must have got their mod points early today.

  8. This is how DLC should be! by Echo5ive · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Seriously, that's nearly enough stuff for a small expansion pack right there.

    I bought the game this Monday -- I finished the (admittedly short) main story about clearing up the three gangs yesterday. I got pleasantly surprised discovering that this DLC hits tonight!

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    1. Re:This is how DLC should be! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Seriously, that's nearly enough stuff for a small expansion pack right there.

      Well, it could seriously use one considering the default content...

  9. Today? Umm... or not. by LoopyCam · · Score: 1

    So, by "today" I guess they meant "at some point in the nebulous future." Just signed on expecting to see some interesting stuff... and nothing. No updates, no new content, nothing.

  10. female models please by tabby · · Score: 1

    still no female agents? Am I the only one with a Motoko Kusanagi fixation ?

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