Amazon.co.uk Review
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Minority Report you play as John Anderton, an officer in the elite Pre-crime unit responsible for apprehending would-be murderers before they can commit the deed. Given these parameters, it's not surprising that not a lot of characters die in this game--but there's still plenty of violence. Anderton himself is quite adept at pummelling other officers, guards, robots or anyone else who gets in his way. With a decent selection of kicks, punches and combinations (you can purchase additional combos when you collect enough dollar signs), Anderton can beat his way through at least the beginning levels.
Unfortunately, you are unlikely to find much to enjoy in Minority Report, even if you liked the film. The elements that made the movie worthwhile--a compelling narrative wrapped up with a high-tech, futuristic bow--are glossed over or absent from the game. What's more, the gameplay is as redundant and simplistic as the graphics are uneven. Worse yet, the game does not allow you to save mid-level (some levels are long), and the instruction manual contains no information about how to play the game, forcing you to play through the training course.
Minority Report does successfully represent some parts of the movie, such as the concussion gun, the jet pack and the spider bots. The first time you fire the concussion gun, for example, you'll be impressed with the way the space around Anderton ripples with the force of the weapon. Otherwise, the game levels are unimpressive and character animation is poor. Minority Report is not great at recreating the movie, and is even less successful when it breaks with it. --Bill Hummel
Manufacturer's Description
Based on Steven Spielberg's blockbuster thriller,
Minority Report is the only game that lets the player relive the movie experience by combining hand-to-hand combat with futuristic weapons and devices straight out of the movie. Players assume the role of the movie's hero, Precrime Officer John Anderton, in an all-new adventure as he attempts to prove his innocence while uncovering an insidious conspiracy. Players use a combination of hand-to-hand combat and firepower as they journey through more than 40 levels of futuristic cinematic action and adventure. Innovative gameplay features and non-stop action create outstanding suspense and dynamic replayability.