Like the show, the game was set in the 24 hour time frame with each level set in the hour time slot. Its gameplay featured a mix of third-person action along with driving and a series of mini games. The third-person action was a standard shooter that also featured elements of a cover shooter. Driving was simple as players had to race from one point of the map to another in given time. The missions are graded based on the players performance while receiving a high score would unlock special content.
The game also needs credit for having one of the best cast of actors featured in a video game. Unlike most licensed games; 24 had the entire cast of the show lend their voice and likeness to the game. Among the games ensemble cast include Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, Dennis Haysbert as David Palmer, Reiko Aylesworth as Michelle Dessler and Carlos Bernard as Tony Almeida just to name a few.
However it would be a series of glitches and the lack of real effort put into its development that would plague the game. The third-person component suffered from poor camera-angle along with enemy AI being predictable. The vehicle section was also disappointing for its poor vehicle handling along with the action being very dull. This is all thanks the sloppy work done by a team who rushed the product just so it could be released in time for Season 5.
The first game may have had its problems but it was a good starting off point while the idea dose deserve a second chance. Rebranding the story of Jack Bauer as a video game hero would allow his story to continue in a new media by applying the same creativity used with other franchises. Plus with 24: Legacy coming soon with a new hero, many will still be wondering about what happen to Bauer.
24: The Game should not be looked down as a complete failure but as a trial & error that should have set the foundation for the franchise to grow. Despite its flaws, it did the best at capturing the aesthetics of the show to create an experience true to its source material.
Final Score: 7/10
Missed opportunity this was, had ubisoft made it using their ghost recon shooting mechanics or even rockstar it could have been great
Damn it Cloe