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Resistance: Fall of Man

In an alternate 1951, Sgt. Nathan Hale is among a unit of US soldiers sent to aid the British military against the invading aliens, known as Chimera. When Hale's unit is completely wiped out in a surprise…

87 11 November 2006

Resistance: Fall of Man is an adventure developed by Insomniac Games, released 11 November 2006 on PlayStation 3. The main story takes about 17 hrs to finish.

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What Resistance: Fall of Man is

Resistance: Fall of Man is an adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and released in 2006. It was published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 3 only. It runs on Insomniac Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In the 1900s, an insect-like alien race known as the Chimera arrive in Russia. Using advanced technology, they infect hundreds of innocent civilians and subject them to artificial evolution, creating a diverse army of creatures ranging from simple foot soldiers to spider-like giants. By 1949, all of Europe has fallen to the Chimera. The following year, a vast invasion force tunnels under the English Channel, conquering much of England and leaving only scattered pockets of human resistance. In 1951, the United States, despite taking a position of neutrality in the conflict, sends a task force to assist the UK as part of "Operation Deliverance". Among the soldiers is Army Ranger Sgt. Nathan…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy, historical and horror. It supports multiplayer for up to 40 players online, and includes co-op. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

How it was received

Resistance: Fall of Man holds a critic score of 87 out of 100. That places it above 88% of the 7,530 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2006 averaged 65, so it scored 22 points above the year average. Players rate it 79, 8 points lower than critics did — a gap worth knowing about before you buy.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 17 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 24 hrs, roughly 1.4 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Resistance: Fall of Man launched on 11 November 2006, within three weeks of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Gears of War, Medieval II: Total War and Guitar Hero II. It reviewed better than 1 of the 4.

Released around the same time: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Gears of War, Medieval II: Total War, Guitar Hero II.

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Quick answers

Resistance: Fall of Man — frequently asked questions

When did Resistance: Fall of Man come out?
Resistance: Fall of Man was released on 11 November 2006 for PlayStation 3.
How long does it take to beat Resistance: Fall of Man?
The main story of Resistance: Fall of Man takes around 17 hrs, or 24 hrs for 100% completion.
Does Resistance: Fall of Man have multiplayer?
Yes. Resistance: Fall of Man supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 40 players online.

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