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Fuse
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“Insomniac Games kicks off an entirely new sci-fi universe in 'Fuse,' a co-op shooter with some great ideas that don't always come together.”
While there is an inherent flaw in the priorities set in Fuse, co-op fans will need to worry about little of those. They can enjoy a shooter with original gunplay with a ton of variety and renewable gameplay, capable of rivaling any other top-tier peer out there. Those with fewer friends may find a few more hurdles in their way to truly enjoy this breezy romp of evaporating cybermen in creative, destructive ways.
This is a loud, chaotic, and fun bit of extraordinary violence in an otherwise lighthearted world, but it rarely achieves the greatness it strives for. If you can overlook the tonal inconsistencies, Fuse’s shallow, familiar shooting can thrive. Success comes when the unacceptable teammate A.I. is replaced by a group of friends unleashing the awesome power of their alien-powered weaponry. Fuse is an all-or-nothing experience, though. Bring a full crew or don’t waste your time.
Fuse is an exercise in mediocrity, pure and simple.
Insomniac's first step away from PS3 exclusivity is just one more time around the world of this generation’s most habitual design choices.