In the sequel to 50 Cent: Bulletproof, players again become one of the world’s biggest hip-hop stars in an all out battle to protect 50 Cent’s assets and to collect payment from a crooked overlord. The game features 50 Cent in a multi-player online drop-in and drop-out co-op world that allows him to call on his G-Unit pals to watch his back in intense gameplay action. 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand features interactive counter-kills that let the player take control of the finishing moves. And for the first time in a game, 50 Cent finds himself behind the wheel and flight stick in a variety of driving missions and aerial combat challenges. It also comes packed with more exclusive unreleased music from 50 Cent and G-Unit, that provides a new arsenal of beats to listen to as the player battles to regain control of 50’s possession’s. -  IGN

THQ

SWORDFISH STUDIOS

THIRD PERSON ACTION SHOOTER

MATURE

2 PLAYER

Review Score 75

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GAMEINFORMER - 80

“50 Cent’s first foray into video games (50 Cent: Bulletproof) was a hot mess of action clichés and poor control, so kudos to new developer Swordfish Studios for delivering a vastly improved sequel. It’s a thuggish, high production value exercise in excess – not unlike the music of the man that inspired it.”

G4TV - 80

“In short, forget what you’ve learned about 50 Cent games in the past. Somewhere in the beginning of the development process of Blood on the Sand, I swear Fiddy himself sat down with the developers and said, “Seriously, don’t embarrass me this time. A bad show? A bad album? It happens, but this is a video game, and my friends are going to play it. Make me look good.”

Is it derivative? Yes. Is that a bad thing? No. Have I spent the last week of my life beating this game 6 times over and STILL going back for more? Um, what I do in my spare time is between my consoles and me.”

IGN UK - 76

“Swordfish Studios has taken a knowing and often wry eye to the swagger of the 50 Cent juggernaut, and in the process created a near-perfect popcorn game. Its gunplay is solid and backed up by a plethora of neat ideas, its co-op is strong and there’s an undercurrent of savvy humour that helps to negate the heavy posturing and more dubious elements of the paper thin plot.”

IGN AU - 75

“Being honest, we’re not huge fans of 50 Cent as a rapper, but it’s hard not to warm to him in Blood on the Sand – provided you get what the dev team is trying to do. This is great mindless fun, with a huge head-nodding Fiddy soundtrack, highly competent visuals and a high score aesthetic that clicks enough to keep you playing.”

IGN - 71

“There’s no mistaking that this is a fun game to play — particularly with a buddy — but it’s in no way excellent. Though I’d love nothing more than for people to put some coin in Fiddy’s piggy bank, I’d recommend renting rather than buying.”

GAMEPRO - 70

“All things considered, I won’t lie: I’m nowhere near above an old fashioned trigger-happy bloodbath, and Blood on the Sand lives up to its name in that respect. If you want variety, depth, and a story you can really sink your teeth into, look elsewhere. If you’re in dire need of a mindless gold and platinum coated shoot-em-up experience, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand might just be right up your alley.”

PROS: Visually impressive; solid controls; hilariously campy story
CONS: Texture popping; no local multiplayer; repetitive gameplay

PSU - 70

“For 50 Cent fans Blood on the Sand is a must-buy, but devotees of the genre will also be pleasantly surprised at its impressive features and rampant gameplay.”