Section 8: Prejudice

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On the battlefield, prejudice takes many forms, knows no boundaries, and drives all conflict. In the distant future, humanity will call on its most fearless defenders to confront an emerging threat determined to eradicate all human life as we know it. Section 8: Prejudice is a sci-fi first-person shooter with dynamic combat, where every decision – from customizing equipment to activating team base…

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,225 reviews

story39 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Section 8: Prejudice offers a unique gameplay experience with its dynamic combat missions and the ability to spawn anywhere on the battlefield by dropping from orbit.
The game features a solid multiplayer mode with various objectives, customizable loadouts, and competent AI bots for offline play.
Despite its short campaign, the game is praised for its fun mechanics, including jetpacks, vehicles, and a variety of weapons.

The game relies on Games for Windows Live, which has been shut down, making it difficult to save progress and access online features.
The multiplayer community is nearly non-existent, leading to a lack of players and making it hard to find matches.
The single-player campaign is considered bland and short, lacking depth and replay value.

story
217 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Section 8: Prejudice" is generally viewed as generic and cliched, with many reviewers noting its predictability and lack of memorable moments. While the single-player campaign is short—around four to seven hours—it serves as a basic tutorial for the multiplayer experience, which is where players spend most of their time. Despite its shortcomings, some players found enjoyment in the simple narrative and dynamic combat missions that add variety to gameplay.
- “The storyline is solid, and the voice acting is decent; it's a pleasant surprise to find a shooter with a decent single-player storyline these days.”
- “The story, while simple, is solid and a lot of fun.”
- “It's too bad really, because I enjoyed the old style storytelling from the guy who becomes a team leader in a futuristic setting.”
- “The story, however, is rather lackluster, and doesn't really have any memorable moments to it at all.”
- “Tirade over... the single-player campaign in this game is as cliched as all get out; I'll gladly spoil it because it's not worth wasting your money on this Games for Windows Live game.”
- “The campaign is short and buggy, and while the story is not the best I have seen, it's not the worst I have seen either.”
gameplay
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title is often compared to classic FPS games like Halo, featuring a solid mix of mechanics, including a unique power suit that enhances movement and tactical options. Players appreciate the dynamic combat missions and varied gameplay modes, which keep matches fresh and engaging, despite some criticism regarding the campaign's length and story. Overall, the game is praised for its fun mechanics, balanced gunplay, and replayability, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “Section 8 is a solid FPS, but the power suit adds unique game mechanics that really make the game shine.”
- “The suit has the ability to sprint at incredibly high speed, mitigate all fall damage, and has an integrated jetpack, which adds many tactics and maneuvers that spice up the gameplay.”
- “Where this game really shines, however, is its gameplay.”
- “It's less than a 4-hour long campaign consisting of a cliché storyline and typical shooter mechanics, with boring enemy AI and poor game design as toppings.”
- “Games for Windows Live made this title unable to launch for me, so all my impressions are garnered from some gameplay footage on YouTube, which makes me give it a resounding 0/10 on account of the fact that it lacks the most important aspect of buying this game, i.e., me actually getting to play it.”
- “I refuse to finish this game; the writing and voice acting are insultingly cliché; the story is predictable; the gameplay is okay but nothing worth writing home about; multiplayer might be okay but the single-player is worth skipping - it's just like the first Section 8 game.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising them as impressive and well-designed, particularly for a title utilizing Unreal Engine. However, some users note that the visuals feel dated or generic, especially when compared to newer releases, and there are mentions of repetitive cutscenes. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, opinions vary on their innovation and longevity.
- “Graphically, the game actually looks really nice.”
- “Very impressive little game, great graphics, art design and gunplay.”
- “Graphics are incredible (of course, this is expected of an Unreal Engine game) and the art style is impressive.”
- “Nothing to see in the graphics.”
- “It's a few years old, so as to expect - mediocre graphics, tolerable only really on high settings, and repetitive in-game cutscenes for certain attacks.”
- “Basically: generic combat, story, visuals, and voice acting.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, featuring intense and immersive environments enhanced by excellent graphics and sound design. Players appreciate the satisfying mechanics and attention to atmospheric details in both the single-player campaign and the lively multiplayer mode, which evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable even in offline modes.
- “Intense atmosphere, excellent control, and amazing graphics give the game the potential to become a successful FPS.”
- “In the single-player campaign, I noticed a lot of atmospheric background detail that I never really paid much attention to the first time.”
- “The graphics are nice, the sound is decent, the atmosphere is perfect... considering the low price.”
- “Almost has a comparable multiplayer to Bad Company 2, if you like its Halo-esque atmosphere.”
- “You can't beat the sense of satisfaction you get from dropping 5km through the atmosphere before landing a boot to the head (and insta-kill) at terminal velocity to one of your opponents.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its exceptional replayability, particularly in multiplayer modes that offer extensive depth and hours of engagement. While the campaign lacks replay value, the available modes provide enough variety and solid AI to keep players coming back. However, some users express disappointment over the limited modes and the game's unfortunate closure due to external issues.
- “One of my most replayable games ever!!!”
- “While a lack of modes is sad, the ones that are there have great replay value.”
- “This provides a spice that makes replay value great.”
- “Superb multiplayer game with thousands of hours worth of depth and replayability... dead, struck down, ended never to be played again due to GFWL closure and corporate bungling.”
- “All modes are playable offline which also allows you to rank up and the AI is very solid.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, particularly due to the problematic integration of Games for Windows Live (GFWL), which many users find difficult to install and troubleshoot, especially on Windows 10. Players report persistent bugs and issues that hinder both the multiplayer experience and the campaign, leading to a general recommendation against purchasing the game.
- “I do not recommend this game as out of the 300-400 games I own, this is the only one that I could never get to work regardless of all the troubleshooting I have tried.”
- “Games for Windows Live (GFWL) is really buggy and tricky to get working, especially on Windows 10.”
- “Downpoints are GFWL's buggy, frustrating hooks in the multiplayer experience, and a campaign whose length makes a modern warfare game look like Oblivion.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in chaotic and absurd scenarios, such as driving a slow armored vehicle while under fire from multiple enemies and turrets, leading to moments of laughter amidst the chaos. The comedic elements often stem from the ridiculousness of the situations, like enemy players dropping into dangerous zones, which adds a lighthearted touch to the intense gameplay. Overall, the humor is described as both cheap and entertaining, enhancing the gaming experience.
- “You can imagine how hilarious it is to be driving a slow armored vehicle trying to stay alive while being shot at by 5 to 10 enemy players plus any tanks that they may have bought and turrets along the way, while your team is trying to kill those shooting at you, and also trying to replenish the vehicle's HP with their repair tool.”
- “Couldn't shoot for laughing as the whole enemy team continually dropped from orbit into the firing line of two mechs, three machine gun turrets, a missile turret, and a whole bunch of machine gun-wielding troops trying to steal each other's kills.”
- “Cheap and funny, I prefer more armor, but it's okay :)”
- “Unfunny way to confuse people, huh?”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking due to a simplistic storyline and poor AI, which detracts from player engagement. However, the requirement to enter a product key is noted as a unique feature that can foster a sense of attachment to the platform. Overall, the emotional impact is mixed, with some players finding value in the technology while others feel disconnected from the narrative.
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring great graphics and a simple gameplay experience with no learning curve. Players appreciate the smooth performance and the impressive set of pre-animated fatality moves, contributing to a growing user base.
- “It's an optimized game with a growing user base.”
- “Gameplay/game ~ no learning curve (simple FPS), great graphics (very optimized), awesome set of pre-animated fatality moves (knife & mech melee kills).”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game have received positive feedback, with players appreciating their quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack effectively enhances the gaming experience, complementing the gameplay and setting.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for lacking sufficient advertising, which may have contributed to its decline in player base and the eventual shutdown of online servers.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is perceived as an effort to emulate the Halo franchise, characterized by a "floaty" feel to the characters and a cohesive aesthetic that mirrors Halo's design elements, including character and weapon styles.