There's no need to put the Crackdown 😵‍💫🪨

When I played the original Crackdown in 2007, I was in love with leveling up my character so he could jump higher and higher. Eventually, I was able to climb any skyscraper in the city. Then Crackdown 2 came out in 2010 and I was able to do more of the same. I have so many good memories with these games. I think it's past time for me to finally play the third game in the series.

Crackdown 3 is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Sumo Digital and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released in 2019, the game is set in a futuristic city overrun by crime syndicates and chaos. Players take on the role of super-powered humans known as "Agents," tasked with restoring order to the city by taking down criminal factions and their leaders. The game combines elements of third-person shooting, platforming, and exploration, offering a sandbox-style experience where players are free to roam the city and tackle objectives in any order they choose.

Central to Crackdown 3's gameplay is the empowering feeling of being a superhuman agent with enhanced strength, agility, and firepower. Players can leap across buildings, scale skyscrapers, and unleash devastating attacks on enemies with a wide array of futuristic weapons and abilities. The game's progression system rewards players for completing objectives and collecting orbs scattered throughout the city, which enhance their agent's abilities and unlock new skills. Whether wreaking havoc on enemies or exploring the city's towering skyline, Crackdown 3 offers a thrilling and action-packed experience for fans of open-world games.

Despite mixed reviews upon release, Crackdown 3 should be praised for its fast-paced gameplay and chaotic action. The game's destructible environments add an extra layer of excitement to combat encounters, allowing players to unleash mayhem on their surroundings and watch buildings crumble in real time. Additionally, the game features a cooperative multiplayer mode where players can team up with friends to tackle missions and wreak havoc together in the city. With its blend of explosive action, superhero empowerment, and sandbox freedom, Crackdown 3 delivers a fun and exhilarating gaming experience for those seeking high-octane thrills in an open-world setting.

I was so hyped to finally get to try this game thanks to my recent Xbox Game Pass membership. I hoped it would be as fun as I remember the first two games being. Let's find out whether or not that was the case in my gameplay video below.