Compare Mortyr for Windows to Halo: Combat Evolved for Windows

Despite tons of controversy and bailouts by at least two prospective publishers, Mortyr finally hit the market--and received a collective yawn from gamers everywhere. This disappointing first-person shooter has very few redeeming qualities, aside from a good story that could have been developed into a very solid game. You play a soldier from a future in which the Nazis won World War II and now dominate the world. Going back in time, Terminator-style, to rewrite history and prevent the Nazi victory, you'll end up fighting enemies from the past and the future as you gun your way through the game's 21 levels. For the most part, Mortyr 's levels are exceptionally well designed--at least from an architectural perspective. The settings for each level are lavishly detailed, with vaulted ceilings and well-done lighting effects (except for some very bizarre colored lighting in certain areas, that is). Unfortunately, nice-looking buildings and rooms are about the only things Mortyr has going for it. The Less

Named Game of the Year by Electronic Gaming Monthly, IGN.com Edge, and the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, "Halo" now makes its highly anticipated move to the PC, courtesy of Bungie and Gearbox Software. "Halo," enhanced for play on the PC, contains all the action-packed combat and thrilling gameplay that made it a smash hit for video game fans everywhere. Armed with a new arsenal of weapons and vehicles, "Halo" delivers challenges and surprises as well as intense online multiplayer competition exclusively for the PC. Less