50 Cent: Bulletproof
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| 50 Cent: Bulletproof (G Unit Edition) | |
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| Developer(s) | Genuine Games, High Voltage Software (PSP) |
| Publisher(s) | Sierra Entertainment, Vivendi Games (PSP) |
| Release date(s) | November 17, 2005 (NA) November 25, 2005 (EU) August 29, 2006 (NA) (PSP) (as 50 Cent: Bulletproof G Unit Edition) |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single player, ad hoc multiplayer (PSP) |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: M BBFC: 18 OFLC: MA15+ (cut) OFLC: RC |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Gamecube |
50 Cent: Bulletproof is a video game which is currently available on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox platforms. The game was reworked into a PlayStation Portable version and titled 50 Cent: Bulletproof G Unit Edition, with a top-down perspective. The titular protagonist is hip hop musician artist 50 Cent playing himself. The story revolves around Jackson's search for vengeance, hunting down the hitmen that attempted to murder him. The game also features Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck, members of the G-Unit rap crew, as 50's gang. Dr. Dre plays an arms dealer, and Eminem plays a corrupt police officer. There is also a video game soundtrack available, released by DJ Red Fury's Shadyville Entertainment. It contains several new songs including I'm a Rida and P.I.M.P. Pt.2. The song Maybe We Crazy won "Best Original Song" in the 2005 Spike TV Video Game Awards [1]
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[edit] Controversy
50 Cent claims that Bulletproof is educational[2], teaching young children how gang life really is, in order to decrease it, despite the game having an ESRB rating of "Mature" meaning that young children should not be allowed to play it or even buy it. However, many political leaders contradict 50 Cent, saying that the game is "violent, outrageous and with no message".
Bulletproof was banned in Australia for exceeding the MA15+ rating, which is the highest rating for video games in Australia. However, a cut version was submitted for review, and the game was given an MA15+ rating for strong coarse language and strong violence. Australia does not have an R18+ classification for video games, as the classification currently only applies to films. The game is now approved in Australia, and was released on 6/4/06.
In the United Kingdom, the game is rated 18.
[edit] 50 Cent: Bulletproof G-Unit Edition
On August 29, 2006, Vivendi Games released G Unit Edition for the PlayStation Portable. While the story and cutscenes are the same as the console counterpart, the game eschews the third-person perspective gameplay for a top-down, isometric viewpoint. Also added is multiplayer gameplay through ad hoc wireless connectivity.
[edit] Reactions
The game has almost been universally panned by both gamers and critics. Earning a 1 out of 5 from X-Play[3]and numerous other low scores. This stems from the bad aiming, pointless missions, and horrible camera despite the enthusiastic interviews with developers including a key member who was involved in Dead To Rights.
G Unit Edition, like the console versions, was also poorly received by critics. GameSpot's Alex Navarro did, however, say that it was a better game than the PS2 or Xbox versions, but it still wasn't a "good" game, stating "While you can argue that G Unit Edition is better than the original Bulletproof, all you're talking about is a lighter shade of lousy."[4]
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Official site
- 50 Cent: Bulletproof at GameSpot
- GameTrailers - Trailers for 50 Cent: Bulletproof
- 50 Cent: Bulletproof at MobyGames
- G Unit Edition review
- X-Play's review of 50 Cent: Bulletproof
- X-Play's review of 50 Cent: Bulletproof G Unit Edition (with video)
- The dark side - Article considering four controversial video games including 50 Cent: Bulletproof
