Haze was touted as a great PS3 exclusive from a developer well versed in first-person shooter mechanics. While Free Radical does have a solid pedigree, Haze does not live up to the company's reputation thanks to a horrible plot, weak gameplay mechanics and visuals that are truly underwhelming. While playing with friends is enjoyable, not even those are enough to bring this lackluster title around.
Presentation = 4.5
A bland story with weak characters and simplistic commentaries on serious topics, Haze is a generic tale at best about war.
Graphics = 4
Tons of visual issues abound within the game, from texture tears and non-descript environments to pop-in and odd animation problems.
Sound = 5
Dialogue is hokey and repetitive regardless of what side you're on. Sound effects are good, but that's not enough to make you turn the volume up once you've hit mute.
Gameplay = 4.5
A creative concept hampered by gimmicks, a weak story and poor AI, Haze is a disappointment from a developer well versed in shooter mechanics.
Lasting Appeal = 4.5
Two player split-screen and four player co-op helps put a minor spin on the campaign, but it won't extend the replayability of the game much. Nor will multiplayer modes and its useless merit system.
OVERALL = 4.5 (Poor)
