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A amusing genre action game
I enjoyed this game. It had swas very in genre and had a good feel. It provided a good variety of types of action. The story is very linear but the action was good.

Ultimate
This is a very awesome game. I especially like the light cycles portion of the game. I also enjoy how you can update your weapons and items just like updating a computer. You get to learn some things about computer programs as well. overall really good game to play

I'd hate to say it: But it doesn't really deliver
This review is not intended to thoroughly downplay the qualities of this game. The graphics are stunning -- unlike anything I've ever seen before. The music is great, especially the opening sequence which would have worked magnificently on the silver screen. (I won't go into story details; you can get that easily enough.)

But, fellow TRON-fans, this game just isn't worth it. The gameplay is fun only to a degree. It's addictive, certainly, but only in so much as you keep on wanting to see that pay-off cut scene (which sometimes come and most of the time do not) or that grandiose image or situation that has a big connection to the 1982-hit film -- which, let's face it, is the whole reason why we're playing this game in the first place.

Also, there is no payoff at the end. I watched the ending animation clip and thought, "That's it? That's all you're going to give me for all this trouble?" For, make no mistake about it, this game is a lot of trouble. I played it on "Easy" (there are also "Medium," "Difficult," and "Insane" levels) and it was tough. After awhile, I felt like I was just being challenged for no reason and my character was wandering around. It was like reading an 800-page book that could have been condensed to 300 pages.

I think most people who bought or will buy this game are doing so mainly because of the unique opportunity to explore the TRON universe. The gameplay is just an added bonus. Unfortunately with this game, the universe you're exploring occasionally looks like the film you saw as a kid, but overall it's been revved up with extra icing and eye-candy and less actual substance.

I think the game could have been a lot better if it had looked much more like the movie. Or perhaps if there had been gameplay scenarios like the movie. Yes, there are a few. For instance your primary weapon is the memory disc (that frisbee-looking thing) and there are light-cycles galore. (These things earn this game two stars from me instead of one). Perhaps we just weren't ready to jump immediately into the 21st century. Maybe they could have divided the storyline into segments: one key chapter of the game taking place in the 80s (perhaps right after the film takes place), one in the 90s, and a climactic finale present day.

Those are my two cents' worth. And I hope for the sake of a possible sequel that they echo many of the desires of other fans as well.

If your a FPS fan, don't miss it.
I play every shooter I can get my hands on and this one I've played 3 times and enjoyed it every time. Most shooters are quickly forgotten, but this one will stick in your mind. You know your playing a great game when your awake in the middle of the night thinking of the game. The levels are just incredible. The graphics, audio, and story line are all first rate and there is a great deal of artistry that went into the making this game. It can be a bit difficult at times, but no more so than other shooters out there. It's and older game so there should be no performance issues running it on newer hardware. Like a previous reviewer remarked, it does have issues with SB Live cards and I actually reinstalled an older SB16 to run the game properly the first time I played it. I've played the game again recently and it runs fine on the SB Audigy. It's a shame that there is not going to be a sequel to this really fine game. I guess the folks at Buena Vista figure they didn't haul in enough millions.

Pretty good--if you liked the movie
This is one of those rare games that takes a movie franchise and turns it into a good gaming experience. I saw the original Tron movie back in the 1980s and really liked it. This game captures the spirit and look of the film. However, because it sticks pretty closely to the conventions of the first-person shooter (FTS) genre (i.e., run-and-gun fighting, silly jumping tricks, unending searches for health packs, etc.), the gameplay itself does not distinguish it from the crowd of FPS games out there. Only the movie tie-in makes it worth playing in my opinion. Thus, gamers who never saw (or liked) the movie may not appreciate how faithful this game is to the film, or care.

Gameplay: As stated above, the typical FPS game. Controls (AWSD, mouse, etc.) are fairly standard and easy to learn. Both the discs and light cycles are fun for a while, and the game has a leveling system like in role-playing games that allows your character (Jet) to get better over time. The game includes a bit too many key hunts and jumping mini-games for my taste, but overall delivers a good 20-hours of solid gameplay.

Graphics: The game looks better than the movie, which should be no surprise 20 years after the movie was released. You do get the sense that you are inside of a massive computer that is self-aware and in crisis. The use of lighting and colors is about the most creative you'll see in any game. Character models and animations are pretty good, as are special effects.

Sounds: Appropriate for a game based on a computer theme. Beeps, synthesizers, and so forth. The music is mostly from or inspired by the movie. Voice acting is pretty decent but not very memorable.

Technical issues: The game ran very smoothly for me. I had two crashes to desktop, but no big deal since you can save the game at any point and in multiple slots. The manual is good and the first part of the game is a tutorial.

Replayability/Value: Not much replayability for the single-player mode. There is the campaign and light-cycle "skirmishes," but nothing else. In multiplayer, you can go online and have duels with discs, but I don't know if there is much of an online community for this game nowadays.

Bottom line, if you liked the movie, you'll like this game. You really can't go wrong at the current price ($10). However, if you never saw the movie or didn't like it, this is simply a pretty decent FPS game, nothing more.

Overall rating : 3.75 stars (out of 5)

Pros:
+faithful translation of the movie
+excellent visuals
+light cycles are fun
+good manual

Cons:
-a typical FPS game
-limited replayability for solo gamers