Don't let the movies put you off.

This is a cool sneaker/shooter/stabber/brawler with bonefide indie roots, or rather two such games as the pack includes an extended version the original CoR redone in DX10 and its sequel Darth Athena. The story of the original "Butcher Bay" is arguably better but if you're there for the sneaking and stealth more than anything, both deliver a well crafted, enjoyable experience.

There are plenty of great moments and the odd idiosyncrasy that adds charm. E.g. the tutorial is woven in quite cleverly. It guides you through various stealth moves, combat etc and you seem to be escaping from the prison surprisinly easily... when suddenly you are awoken by the guards on the prison transport on the way to the prison and it was all a dream.

The games still look remarkably good though the engine shows it's age in some respects, e.g. you cannot enable SSAO and FSAA at the same time.

Pick it up in the sales, like I did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuTF1B0gf8k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvn7rB0Z5C4

Don't let the movies put you off. This is a cool sneaker/shooter/stabber/brawler with bonefide indie roots, or rather two such games as the pack includes an extended version the original CoR redone in DX10 and its sequel Darth Athena. The story of the original "Butcher Bay" is arguably better but if you're there for the sneaking and stealth more than anything, both deliver a well crafted, enjoyable experience. There are plenty of great moments and the odd idiosyncrasy that adds charm. E.g. the tutorial is woven in quite cleverly. It guides you through various stealth moves, combat etc and you seem to be escaping from the prison surprisinly easily... when suddenly you are awoken by the guards on the prison transport on the way to the prison and it was all a dream. The games still look remarkably good though the engine shows it's age in some respects, e.g. you cannot enable SSAO and FSAA at the same time. Pick it up in the sales, like I did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuTF1B0gf8k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvn7rB0Z5C4