Another Round of Brink Reviews!

We’ve got another round of great Brink reviews for you today, lead by the massive giant of a website that is MSNBC. Before we get into the round-up, we’d like to give a special shout-out to the guys over at Ars Technica – they’ve been spending a lot of hands-on time with the PC version of the game and have put together a comprehensive write-up of their impressions. If you want to find out more about the PC version of Brink and how it plays, it’s a highly recommended read.

Also, for those of you who are playing the game already, the chaps over at Official Xbox Magazine UK have put together a list of 15 ways to dominate in Brink. Some good stuff there, so be sure to check it out.

And now, here are today’s reviews:

• MSNBC – 9/10
  “Brink is one of the smartest shooters you can play right now, and it’s also one of the most fun”
• VGRevolution – 9.4
  “…if you like team-based first person shooters then do not miss it.”
• GameSpy – 4 stars
  “Brink has the potential to become your new favorite FPS.”
• Crave Online – [Do Not Score]
  “…this game oozes style in a package that is brilliantly assembled.”
• Cheat Code Central – 4.3/5
  “Brink is a worthy buy for anyone who doesn’t absolutely hate multiplayer FPS action.”
• Digital Chumps – 84
  “Brink is a perfect example of how an online experience should feel”
• Co-Optimus – 4 stars
  “Brink is a must play if you enjoy co-op shooters.”
• Frictionless Insight – 4.5 stars
  “…if you have the slightest propensity for tactics or cooperation in your online, multiplayer shooter, you won’t be disappointed.”
• AusGamers – 8.2
  “…this is a different breed of first-person shooter: faster, sexier and made for online play.”
• Game People – [Do Not Score]
  “Brink represents a genuine next step and feels fresh to play”
• Gaming Nexus – B+
  “the most solid and well-balanced core gameplay yet from Splash Damage.”
• Zoo Magazine (Issue 373) – 8/10
  “Frantic and explosive fun”
• Loughborough Echo – 8.8/10
  “…an enjoyable FPS that really comes alive online.”
• Way of the Game – “Classic”
  “No matter how you play, there’s going to be something for you in Brink.”
• Expert Reviews – 4 stars
  “An immensely fun and fast-paced action FPS that’s great to play with friends.”
• Spong – 83
  “…an ambitious shooter with lots of depth and plenty of meat.”

That’s it for today! We’ve been largely covering US and UK based reviews so far and will be taking a special look at some of the international coverage in the next edition.

Lastly, if you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out Brink Game Director Paul Wedgwood’s update on all things Brink.