I bought 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand the day it was released. And I must say that it was a solid purchase.

From the moment I opened the package and slipped the disc into my Xbox 360, I was drawn into the action. Simply put, I just could not stop playing, not even for dinner.

The game does have a built in map, via an on screen pointer system that is very efficient and trustworthy. In other words, I found it very hard to get lost in this game.

The only thing I did not like about this game is the almost excessive use of language. I would have preferred if THQ had included a features where I could censor the langauage, but since this was not an option, I was forced to play the game with my head phones on whenever my 7-year old was around.

But with great graphics, sound effects, and new hard hitting tracks from 50 Cent and his G Unit, as well as straight on solid controls, this game has been much improved over it's "Bulletproof" predecessor.

All-in-all, this game was a MUST buy, and a solid addition to my Xbox collection.

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wow i love this game so much. if you are trying to buy this for you kids, you should think about it twice, because of the language they use in it and violence and stuff. but if you are playing it yourself, i am sure you would love it

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Given how badly the original game was reviewed, I was pleasantly surprised by this game. It has Gears of War type controls and cover system. There's a little bit of the Army of 2 co-op action going on.

I thought it looked great, played smoothly, has an exciting arcade feel as the scores pop up. It doesn't take itself too seriously and neither should you. Just gave a good time.

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or the world, or a kitten. He is out to get what's his, which in this case is a diamond encrusted skull. That's a refreshing change.

What follows is pretty much Gears of War, but with gangsta rappers firing off an a lot of rounds, and a lot of f-bombs, and being their lovable selves, which I found hilarious. The 50 Cent sound track is great, and adds another layer of obscenity, which I enjoyed (with earphones on and the kids asleep).

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Let me start off by saying I'm not a fan of 50 Cent nor someone who usually listens to rap. I've also never played the first 50 Cent game Bulletproof. I picked up the game because it was cheap and I really didn't expect much but wanted something to keep me occupied for a few hours. Most the reviews I read gave the game low scores because of it's repetitive dialog, over the top unrealistic story, and because of the overly excessive foul language. In my opinion none of these really hurt the game much other than some of the occasional sexist remarks which my wife wasn't too fond of hearing.

The game really is unrealistic as far as story goes. 50 Cent is somewhere like Iraq or Afghanistan doing a concert and for his pay to be there he gets paid with a diamond encrusted skull. Some terrorists attack 50 and steal the skull. 50 Cent gets mad and decides he's going to take on every one who gets in the way of him getting the skull back. You play as 50 Cent and have one of the members of G-Unit playing with you such as Tony Yayo or Lloyd Banks controlled by the computer. There is a multi-player option, but it is online co-op only and will allow someone else to join your game, or you can join theirs and play as the G-Unit side-kick.

The gameplay and controls will be familiar to most people who've played recent first person shooter games such as Gears of War and Call of Duty. Blood on the Sand actually includes a duck and cover system similar to Gears of War. There is also somewhat of a melee (hand to hand) fighting system you can choose to use but all you do is press B when prompted. The melee (hand to hand fighting) is the weakest part of the fighting and I personally just avoid using it all together. Most the time you will use one of several dozen hand guns, machine guns, bazookas, RPGs, grenades, or countless other weapons to fight off oncoming terrorists.

There are plenty of weapons to choose from and unlock as you play through the game. Along the way you will find hidden things such as targets and posters that will unlock some things and provide bonuses at the end of each chapter. You will also collect money from those you kill as well as from breaking certain crates and finding hidden areas in levels that you can use later to buy and unlock more weapons, melee attacks, and even taunts that are rated by how explicit they are.

The music is basically a slew of 50 Cent and G-Unit songs which unlock as you play through the game. It does allow you to go back and listen to any song you've already heard if you just want to hear a specific track. You can also somehow unlock full 50 Cent music videos to watch from the main menu of the game. Everything I've heard dialog and music-wise all sound unedited to my ears. There will be plenty of N-words, F-bombs, M-F'ers, and all your favorite cuss words which may offend some. Luckily there is a sound option to turn up and down the volume to the music and dialog if you are easily offended or just tired of hearing it.

The game controls handle really well, are very responsive, and the graphics are better than I expected. The story line is so ridiculously over the top that it almost is a self-parody of rap music. The violence is through the roof, and the language is spewing every few seconds. The entertainment value and laughs the game provides are aplenty if you're an easy going person who can let loose and laugh at the absurdity of the game and everything happening. The game is by no means worth the $60 MSRP but if you can get it for $20 or less, you're bound to be able to get your money's worth out of the game. It is a game most people could beat if they rented it, but you might need to play through a few times if you plan to find every hidden target or poster to fully unlock everything and all the achievements.

It's actually a fun game but one to keep away from your young kids. Give it a try if you like FPS games, it really might surprise you with the great controls and over the top everything. Those looking for a in depth serious FPS shooter should look into another game.

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This game crushes the first game for a number of reasons. I like the playability better. It lasts a little longer than the first. The story line wasn't that great but it was ok. It reminded me a lot of Army of Two with the co-op parts of the game and I really enjoyed being able to do this online with other players. I gave it 4 of 5, it wasn't the best game, but it wasn't bad either. The language in the game makes this a game not suitable for kids. The price was the best part for me, I bought it pre-played for only $14+shipping! Enjoy!

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If you've played the Club before then you will see the similarity in this game. It's like the Club with a sequel featuring 50 Cent in an actual adventure/story mode. The gameplay and some of the task/missions are just like the Club. From similar killing combos to finding the hidden bullseye targets during the levels. The Graphics are actually pretty sweet if you play it in HD. There's tons of cussing during gameplay and during cinemas. Wouldn't be 50 if it wasn't. Not a serious storyline but a decent one if it were a low budget "B" movie. I don't know if 50 had any part to do with the story or not, but if he did it seems like to me maybe he picked up some of the idea from the movie Home of The Brave that he starred in. But anyway the controls are pretty good. You may notice a few Gears of War moves used in the game (recovering your partner, vehicle stage) Army of Two weapon upgrade. (What, No pimped out weapons?) and a few up close battles from the bourne conspiracy game. The up close fights were not as advanced as the bourne conspiracy but similar. Overall it's a good action game to pick up for anyone who has mastered Gears of War or The Club and has a itchy finger to pull a trigger. This would be the game to play until a better 3rd person shooter comes out. Even better if you can find it on sale cheaper than $50. A good 3rd person action shooter worth looking into.

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I just got this game yesterday, but played it for hours. The music is great, you can make your own playlist from 50 & G-Unit songs that become available thru unlockables. The violence and profanity is way over the top, it's actually funny at times. I like the point system that it has too. Great game buy it!!!

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i Liked Bulletproof for xbox...this game is kind of Exactly the same. the shooting is Arcade (think The Club/Gears of War) but its just FUN to shoot through the levels with a partner Online in CO-OP mode...which does add to the games Replay and Overall Value. the music fits the action perfectly. if your a Fan of 50 cents music, youll love it. i think the MUSIC tied into the experience of the game is what makes it slightly better than Some arcade shooting games out there. one thing i DIDNT like about the game is the hand to hand fighting sequences...which are Very Slow...this is VERY noticeable when playing CO-OP and watching your partner engage in the Slowest fist fight youv ever seen take place in your life. but like i said, thats the Only issue i found with it. overall, this is a Fun, Casual shooting game you can just pick up and play. if your into Rap Music and Arcade Shooting Games, you should definitely Try this game out. IMO, its up there with Gears of War, Call Of Duty and the like...and slightly more Fun than those titles as well.

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Personally I'm not a fan of 50cent or his music, but one thing shines through and that is that the developers of this game have real talent. The shooting is fun, the game is well paced. The shooting and aiming controls are so good in fact that you would think IW lent a helping hand. So if you call your self a fan of tps's and this being one of the best this gen has to offer then you should give BOTS a chance.

The only downer is that there is only co-op multiplayer and zero vs., this game would be amazingly fun if it had online vs modes just because of how well it controls.

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this game is starate for a 3rd person shooter it kinda went buy fast you ccan beat the hole game in one sit down if you have the time co op is great

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I've waited for this game cause I'm a 50 Cent fan. And I must say the graphics are advanced and the gameplay is way better than the PS2 version. It's fast-paced non-stop action. The game is worth it if you like blowing things up and taunting language. The only problem is that they still didn't add a map to see where your going.....AGAIN......! Other than that 50 is back and harder with new music (That I already heard through mixtapes) better guns, and more action that the first one. If you like things being blown up and after you finishing a enemy talking trash (for example: " Die You F*cking Co*ksucker") then this games' fits you....

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This game shouda been called gears of 50 cent, the game play has a likeness to gears of war, if you (and your freinds that will make fun of you) look past this being a 50 cent game you will have a great time. This game is like a dumb 80's action movie dont look for deph here but for a good time its a great buy.

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I titled my review this because even though this is now avalible on the next-gen video game, there are so many weak aspects that I couldn't bare playing for very long.

First off the story is just horribly written and voiced over, it's almost like fifty isn't even trying anymore. Also you have to deal with the co op player that is one of Fifty's G-Unit, and all the things they yell out to you while playing is very annoying. You also have to constantly listen to his not-so-great music throughout this journey in the east. The game phyics definitely tried to copy from Gears of War, from the slamming open doors, and using the cover system. But again, it fails horribly that there isn't any smoothness in the game, everything feels clunky, and just not very entertaining at all.

Even though the Unreal engine is used, it's not emulated to it's full potiental.Some areas in-game look very good, but once the action stops and you are no longer run and gunning, you find it really wasn't that smooth in the first place. The game also has an Army of Two feel to it, but even that game stands higher than this title.

I picked this game up used at gamestop, so I would have 7 days to return it if I didn't like it, well I just so happened to take it back the very next day! I wouldn't suggest this game for anyone who appreciates what a true shooter should be like. Rental at best

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