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Section 8

TimeGate Studios · Sep 4, 2009

PC · PS3 · Xbox 360

Teen

About

Section 8 is a large-scale, futuristic first person shooter that brings strategy and tactics to the first-person shooter genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly.

The game's name refers to the super elite squad of powered armor infantry that serve as the focus of the single-player content. The squad’s nickname is because of its penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.0 (12 critics) · Gamer 7.3

7.3

PlayStation 3

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 8.6

Xbox 360

Critic 6.8 (11 critics) · Gamer 7.6

7.1

Critic reviews

  • IGN

    Charles Onyett · Mar 26, 2010

    7.5
    It's a game that pulls its ideas from a wealth of other titles past, and does so effectively, but not without stumbling over some control and combat speedbumps. If you're willing to put in some time to learn the game's systems and are eager to work as part of a team, then it's easy to have a good time with this one.
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  • Games Radar+

    J. Matthew Zoss · Oct 12, 2009

    7.0
    The addition of the Instant Action single-player mode is nice for players who want more practice against AI before they go online, but like the single-player campaign, it feels like filler compared to the multiplayer mode. Still, Section 8 offers a unique experience that sets it aside from the other shooters on the market.
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  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Oct 01, 2009

    6.8
    Section 8 falls short of greatness. More than just a lack of features or modes, the game lacks soul
  • Game Informer

    Adam Biessener · Sep 27, 2009

    6.5
    The shooting lacks the high-intensity lethality of Counter-Strike, the lightning-paced speed of Tribes, and the great cooperative mechanics of Battlefield. You won’t spit this hamburger out, but you probably won’t tell your friends about it, either.
  • Video Gamer

    Wesley Yin-Poole · Sep 16, 2009

    7.0
    The lack of a proper single-player experience (it's an extended multiplayer tutorial and nothing else) and the poor graphics will prevent Section 8 from achieving huge success and high review scores, but the core multiplayer gameplay should ensure a healthy and loyal following for a while at least.
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  • GameSpot

    Tom Mc Shea · Sep 11, 2009

    7.0
    The bots present worthy adversaries and allies, not only in their battle acumen, but in the way they approach objectives or just hang back to defend your base. With a few more weapon types and vehicles that actually worked, Section 8 could have been a lot more exciting. As it is, this is a satisfying take on the genre that makes up in fun what it lacks in innovation.
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