Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: 2015, Contraband Entertainment
- Publishers: Activision, MacPlay
SiN: Wages of Sin (1999) Review
SiN: Wages of Sin is a first-person shooter video game developed by Ritual Entertainment and published by Activision. It was released for Microsoft Windows on June 21, 1999. The game is a sequel to the 1998 game Sin, and follows the story of John Blade, a member of the elite security force group HARDCORPS, as he investigates a series of murders and kidnappings linked to a new type of genetically engineered creature.
Gameplay
SiN: Wages of Sin is a fast-paced and action-packed first-person shooter. The game features a variety of weapons, including pistols, shotguns, assault rifles, and rocket launchers. Players can also use a variety of gadgets, such as grenades, flashbangs, and medkits.
The game’s levels are large and open-ended, and players are free to explore them at their own pace. The levels are also filled with a variety of enemies, including mutants, cyborgs, and mercenaries.
Story
SiN: Wages of Sin takes place in the year 2037. The world is a dark and gritty place, and the city of Freeport is a haven for crime and corruption. John Blade is a member of HARDCORPS, an elite security force group that is tasked with keeping the peace in Freeport.
When a series of murders and kidnappings occur in Freeport, Blade is assigned to investigate. Blade soon discovers that the murders and kidnappings are linked to a new type of genetically engineered creature. These creatures are the result of a secret project by a powerful corporation called SinTEK.
Blade must race against time to stop SinTEK from unleashing these creatures on the world. Along the way, he will uncover a web of conspiracy and corruption that reaches the highest levels of Freeport’s government.
Graphics
SiN: Wages of Sin was one of the most graphically advanced games of its time. The game’s graphics engine was capable of producing realistic and detailed environments and characters. The game’s lighting and shadow effects were also very impressive.
Sound
SiN: Wages of Sin’s sound design is top-notch. The game’s sound effects are realistic and immersive, and the game’s music is suitably dark and atmospheric.
Reception
SiN: Wages of Sin was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, dark and gritty atmosphere, and memorable characters. The game was also nominated for several awards, including Game of the Year.
Legacy
SiN: Wages of Sin is considered to be one of the best first-person shooters of all time. The game’s innovative gameplay, dark and gritty atmosphere, and memorable characters have left a lasting impression on the genre.
Conclusion
SiN: Wages of Sin is a classic first-person shooter that still holds up today. With its fast-paced gameplay, dark and gritty atmosphere, and memorable characters, it’s a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Review Score
7.5/10
