Avid gamers know that Unreal Tournament III already made its debut on PC and PlayStation 3 earlier in 2008.  The recently released Xbox 360 port showed up a bit late to the party, but Epic Games and Midway made sure that 360 owners got a few favors. 

The Xbox 360 version includes new characters, five exclusive multi-player maps and a two player split-screen mode.

The single-player mode is really just a training sequence where players learn the skills they need to be successful in multi-player matches.  Co-op with and multiplayer against bots, friends or strangers on Xbox Live will keep the game inside your 360 for months to come. 

Fan-favorite Unreal weapons are back in the sequel including the flak cannon, link gun and rocket launcher, each guaranteeing a gory, over-the-top death sequence.

With the realistic graphics tech seen in other 360 titles such as Gears of Wars, the desolate, decaying scenery looks striking.  Of course, you shouldn’t linger too long since staring at scenery instead of constantly moving will probably end with you getting blown into bloody chunks.

On a system with a library flooded with first-person shooters like the Xbox 360’s, Unreal still stands out.  Unreal Tournament III is the fastest shooter I’ve ever played, which makes it a great alternative to more strategic games such as Halo 3 and The Orange Box.

Once you start playing, you’ll hardly notice that several hours have flown by.  But even if you’re only interested in getting in a few quick kills before dinner, Unreal Tournament III will hit the spot. $59.99.

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