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Spec Ops: The Line

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  • 2012
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8.4/10
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Spec Ops: The Line (2012)
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Psychological ThrillerActionDramaHorrorMysteryThrillerWar

Set in modern day Dubai, massive sandstorms have buried the city. As Capt. Martin Walker, you're sent in to find any survivors and learn what happened to the original rescue and evacuation t... Read allSet in modern day Dubai, massive sandstorms have buried the city. As Capt. Martin Walker, you're sent in to find any survivors and learn what happened to the original rescue and evacuation team led by Lt. Colonel John Konrad.Set in modern day Dubai, massive sandstorms have buried the city. As Capt. Martin Walker, you're sent in to find any survivors and learn what happened to the original rescue and evacuation team led by Lt. Colonel John Konrad.

  • Directors
    • François Coulon
    • Cory Davis
  • Writers
    • Richard Pearsey
    • Walt Williams
    • Georg Struck
  • Stars
    • Nolan North
    • Christopher Reid
    • Omid Abtahi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    4.5K
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    • Directors
      • François Coulon
      • Cory Davis
    • Writers
      • Richard Pearsey
      • Walt Williams
      • Georg Struck
    • Stars
      • Nolan North
      • Christopher Reid
      • Omid Abtahi
    • 22User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nolan North
    Nolan North
    • Capt. Martin Walker
    • (voice)
    Christopher Reid
    Christopher Reid
    • 1st Lt. Alphonso Adams
    • (voice)
    Omid Abtahi
    Omid Abtahi
    • SSgt. John Lugo
    • (voice)
    Bruce Boxleitner
    Bruce Boxleitner
    • Lt. Col. John Konrad
    • (voice)
    Jake Busey
    Jake Busey
    • The Radioman
    • (voice)
    • …
    Patrick Quinn
    • Agent Riggs
    • (voice)
    Chris Cox
    Chris Cox
    • Agent Gould
    • (voice)
    • …
    Rick Pasqualone
    Rick Pasqualone
    • Agent Daniels
    • (voice)
    • …
    Steven Walters
    • 1st Lt. John McPherson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Richard Epcar
    Richard Epcar
    • Interrogator
    • (voice)
    Michael Yurchak
    Michael Yurchak
    • Commando
    • (voice)
    • …
    Brian Bloom
    Brian Bloom
    • Marine
    • (voice)
    • …
    Liam O'Brien
    Liam O'Brien
    • Marine
    • (voice)
    • …
    Daniel Hugh Kelly
    Daniel Hugh Kelly
    • Officer
    • (voice)
    John Cygan
    John Cygan
    • Officer
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jon Curry
    Jon Curry
    • Soldier
    • (voice)
    Michael Benyaer
    Michael Benyaer
    • Soldier
    • (voice)
    Paul Eiding
    Paul Eiding
    • Soldier
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • François Coulon
      • Cory Davis
    • Writers
      • Richard Pearsey
      • Walt Williams
      • Georg Struck
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    10youngmoney-84645

    Masterpiece

    While most war games out there tend to glorify the violence, this game (it's hard to call it a game when it isn't exactly fun and it's so narrative-focused) shows the player the reality of war in all of its horror. In fact, it may even be safe to say that this could be considered a horror game by definition. After going through the campaign on this game, I found myself more appreciative of what our men and women on the frontlines go through every day, because this game, as I said, shows you the reality of war and not its glorified state like in so many others such as Call of Duty and Battlefield. How? It removes the "hero" aspect. This time you're not killing Nazis, Al-Qaeda, or aliens; you're going into the beautiful Middle- Eastern city of Dubai to help evacuate its refugees from the worst sandstorm in recorded history. I won't spoil who the enemy turns out to be. While that does sound well-intentioned, the way the plot unfolds takes Captain Walker and crew into an extremely brutal fight for survival. Unique to video games, there's also non-linear storytelling in the game as well when the player is forced to make some remarkably unpleasant decisions. One may even argue that some of these said decisions are things that real soldiers must make from time to time, just to be called war criminals for doing what they HAD TO DO. There needs to be more (not games) interactive experiences like this. the game is a masterpiece
    9tylerchristensen-43959

    Not Your Typical War Shooter

    While most war games out there tend to glorify the violence, this game (it's hard to call it a game when it isn't exactly fun and it's so narrative-focused) shows the player the reality of war in all of its horror. In fact, it may even be safe to say that this could be considered a horror game by definition. After going through the campaign on this game, I found myself more appreciative of what our men and women on the frontlines go through every day, because this game, as I said, shows you the reality of war and not its glorified state like in so many others such as Call of Duty and Battlefield. How? It removes the "hero" aspect. This time you're not killing Nazis, Al-Qaeda, or aliens; you're going into the beautiful Middle-Eastern city of Dubai to help evacuate its refugees from the worst sandstorm in recorded history. I won't spoil who the enemy turns out to be. While that does sound well-intentioned, the way the plot unfolds takes Captain Walker and crew into an extremely brutal fight for survival. Unique to video games, there's also non-linear storytelling in the game as well when the player is forced to make some remarkably unpleasant decisions. One may even argue that some of these said decisions are things that real soldiers must make from time to time, just to be called war criminals for doing what they HAD TO DO. There needs to be more (not games) interactive experiences like this.
    10klantarsel

    A rare gem!

    I have played video games for ages and played lots of them. I like games a lot but every time someone claims that video games and movies are kindred spirits I laugh. To compare games and movies are, in my humble opinion, to give games way too much credit. The story lines are always juvenile at best, boasting scripts that wouldn't even fit the worst b-movies. Characters are usually shallow if not nonexistent. In order for games to elevate themselves, the developers really really need to dare write mature stories and present plots that engage us on a deeper level.

    And along came Spec ops: the line, a seemingly run off the mill shooter with nothing new. The setting was somewhat original though, A recon mission into a Dubai, laid to waste by sandstorms. But I was still expecting the usual macho-soldier patriotism, thinking with your trigger finger-stuff. Boy was I wrong.

    Someone at Yager has made some truly bold decisions, slowly, the story turns from the standard crap to a story that haunted me. Some of the visuals seriously shocked me and I both wanted to and did not want to find out what would happen at the end. The story is one of the best i have ever experienced in any video game. Ever.

    The voice work is excellent, and does not get worse by the fact that Bruce Boxleitner plays the colonel. I still have a soft spot for him since Babylon 5.

    I will not comment on the visuals, except to say that they have used it do present some of the most horrendous scenes i have seen in video gaming. The game play is OK, but seems like an afterthought when compared to the story. The game play mostly serves as a method to get us under captain walker's skin, to connect with him, only to make the second half of the game so much more powerful.

    Play this. Its good. Really good.
    9lovefalloutkindagamer

    War is bad, mkay?

    Speaking freely, this is the only game that has ever made me feel truly uncomfortable while playing it. I've played hundreds of games and have laughed, cried, felt guilty or even despressed while playing but with this... I felt like throwing up. I felt like crap. I felt like a monster - I even felt a bit like blowing my brains out (but in a good way).

    Bottom line, the jokingly dubbed "PTSD" Simulator lived up to what everyone said it would, surprisingly.

    9/10. Only misses the 10 due to weak gameplay mechanics and laggy controls.

    My only regret is not playing this sooner.
    10ktsuhajkiz

    Emotional, psychological masterpiece.

    This game is /intentionally/ marketed as a generic arcade shooter, but will in fact take you through an emotional and psychological horror experience.

    DO NOT play this game like you play any other arcade shooter, pay attention to the characters' mental state, the details in the environment around them, the dialogue, all that. This game will deliver a different message to everyone, depending on one's personal philosophy, what details one picks up and how one perceives the game's story.

    Gameplay-wise, cover system is clunky and gunplay is too arcadey for my taste but it isn't worse enough to affect how you experience the game.

    Very, very, very underrated. Hope there would be more similar games in the future.

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    • Trivia
      The game was inspired by the Joseph Conrad novel "Heart of Darkness".

      It also takes inspiration from the film adaptation Apocalypse Now (1979). The "Radio Man" bears resemblance to the journalist played by Dennis Hopper. In addition, Captain Walker's first name is Martin, a possible homage to lead actor Martin Sheen.
    • Goofs
      Walker is always shown carrying an M4A1 in cutscenes regardless of what weapon(s) the player is actually carrying.
    • Quotes

      Colonel John Konrad: It seems that reports of my survival have been greatly exaggerated.

      Captain Martin Walker: This isn't possible...

      Colonel John Konrad: Oh I assure you, it is.

      Captain Martin Walker: How?

      Colonel John Konrad: Not how. Why? You were never meant to come here.

      Captain Martin Walker: What happened here was out of my control...

      Colonel John Konrad: Was it? None of this would've happened if you just stopped. But on you marched. And for what?

      Captain Martin Walker: We tried to save you.

      Colonel John Konrad: You're no savior. Your talents lie elsewhere.

      Captain Martin Walker: This isn't my fault.

      Colonel John Konrad: It takes a strong man to deny what's right in front of him. And if the truth is undeniable, you create your own. The truth, Walker, is that you're here because you wanted to feel like something you're not: A hero. I'm here because you can't accept what you've done. It broke you. You needed someone to blame, so you cast it on me. A dead man. I know the truth is hard to hear Walker, but it's time. You're all that's left and we can't live this lie forever. I'm going to count to five, then I'm pulling the trigger.

      Captain Martin Walker: You're not real. This is all in my head.

      Colonel John Konrad: Are you sure? Maybe it's in mine? One.

      Captain Martin Walker: No... everything, all of this, It was your fault!

      Colonel John Konrad: If that's what you believe then shoot me. Two.

      Captain Martin Walker: I-I didn't mean to hurt anybody...

      Colonel John Konrad: No-one ever does Walker. Three.

      Colonel John Konrad: Four. Is this really what you want Walker? So be it. Five!

    • Crazy credits
      The player's profile name is credited as a guest star in the opening credits. This relates to the game's themes about players and player characters.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sage Reviews: Spec Ops: The Line (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Verdi Dies Irae
      Composed by Giuseppe Verdi

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    • Release date
      • June 26, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Stealth Ranger
    • Production companies
      • Yager Development
      • Darkside Game Studios
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