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After renting Smugglers Run: Hostile territory the other night, and hours of gameplay, Ive found this game to be pretty high up there in the list of fun PS2 games. It was at first quite easy, with extremely simple controls and beginner missions. After a couple of hours of solid game play though, and after passing the first seven or so missions, I realized this game isn't so easy after all, though it is still a great game?

What makes this game so great?

The answer to this question is a combination of the simplicity of the controlls, the awesome soundtrack, and the challenging missions. The controls are directional, meaning you dont have to worry about using every single button on your controller, as you do with some games. The music rocks, because its not typical bands playing the same songs over and over again, instead, its a series of more electronically produced music, with its intensity and dramatic tone matching that of whatever mission you're playing. The missions themselves get increasingly challenging, I personally have not yet passed the ninth mission (I plan on doing so tonight though!)

So, if you're up for a few hours of a fun, a challenging game, and want to try your hand as a smuggler of contraband, being chased by border-police as well as the army, fighting battles with other smuggling groups and thieves, grab up a copy of Smugglers Run: Hostile Territory, and have some fun!

This was the sixth title I've gotten for my PS2 and I'm happy to say, it's awesome. The gameplay is fun and frantic and the graphics are pretty impressive. My favorite part of the game, aside from it's challenging missions, are the go-anywhere levels and the sense of speed you can get from a 4-wheeler. It's just an all-out blast, whether you're plowing through the swamps, or tearing across the desert.

My only complaint about the game isn't a real biggy, but I really feel that we could have done without the EXTREMELY tacky FMV. It makes me feel like I'm watching one of those movies that the USA network only airs early in the AM. They're pretty bad, and the acting is worse. It's also kinda distracting, but not enough to take away from the fun of the game. Luckily, we have the option of skipping through this mess. FMV was cool when the first playstation came out. Not anymore.

Anyway, the Hostile Territory is a load of fun and the reply value will make you glad that you bought it. If you're looking for a game with some variety that will keep you busy well into the year, look no further. enjoy.

You may also wanna check out Grand Theft Auto 3, if you already haven't.

I was really disapointed with this game. The graphics are nice. Not great by any means. The objectives are too basic & simple. I thought you had to pick up certain drugs & deliver then to a certain spot. Taking long journeys avoiding rivals & cops. This was not the case. Basically, you run back & forth. The fun level is minimal. Common rockstar. You can do much better then this..