Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!
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Very Positive (3,270 reviews) - 86% of the 3,270 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date: 26 Apr, 2012

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Includes 3 items: Binary Domain, Binary Domain - Dan Marshall Pack, Binary Domain - Multiplayer Map Pack

 

About This Game

THE MACHINE AGE HAS BEGUN in this immersive and atmospheric squad-based shooter in which you need to regain control of a futuristic Tokyo from an emerging robotic threat.

Set in 2080, the story starts when Dan Marshall and his squad are sent to bring the robotic community under control as they begin to infiltrate society and slowly take over undetected, leaving humans redundant in their wake.

Thrilling encounters with highly intelligent robotic enemies require you to think tactically, make challenging, real-time moral decisions and build up trust with your team mates in order to guide your squad to safety and success.

Key Features:

  • A NEW TAKE ON FUTURISTIC TOKYO - Experience dual layered Tokyo with a run down and derelict lower city and a clean and affluent upper city.
  • THE CONSEQUENCE SYSTEM - Under the pressures of battle every action, every choice and every word affects everything.
  • PROCEDURAL DAMAGE - Fully destructible and highly resilient robots adapt to the damage they sustain encouraging you to analyse each enemy, find their weaknesses and dispose of them in the most efficient way.
  • WEAPON MODIFICATION AND SKILL SELECTION - Alongside a full armoury of unique weapons, put emphasis on the skills that will benefit you.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.66 GHz or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 2GB RAM (XP)/3GB RAM (Windows 7 / Vista)
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT220 (512MB) / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT (512MB)
    • Hard Drive: 8 GB free hard drive space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 3GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) / ATI Radeon HD 5750 (1GB)
    • Hard Drive: 8 GB free hard drive space
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[MMold] Bega
( 11.1 hrs on record )
Posted: 10 August
Beautiful story, really enjoyable.
The gameplay is quite easy, very linear but fun.
Mass effect style (cover system, companions, upgrades) with some not relevant choices.
Really worth to play.

Vote 8
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Armored Dragon Alden
( 10.7 hrs on record )
Posted: 10 August
Product received for free
Now i learned how those FNAF pregnant fanfictions on Deviantart works
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DeadnCryin
( 2.2 hrs on record )
Posted: 9 August
strangely underrated game>

pros

+- ok voice acting.
+- graphics arent bad but not the best.
+ robots design is amazing.
+ hit mechanics is great. shoot legs to slow it. shoot head to blind it.
+ what wins the cake is the story. just amazing.

cons

-menu have no mouse. is this a new trend in pc port games ??
-press and hold m !!! really now, m stands for ( middle mouse button).
-press (f) for action, but some times i have to press (space). and pick up ammo with (f). ok its not heart surgery but why make it this complix?
-i dont know how to change keybord controles.

ps -i didnt try the voice command feature.
-sholder camera is too close and movement is hard, but as in most of 3ed person shooter games.
-i dont care about multiplayer, so if you do, go read another review.

get it under sale.
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Mad_Dog_Mac
( 36.9 hrs on record )
Posted: 9 August
Its a Mass Effect 2 Light/Gears of War role playing shooter with an excellent story and some great and poor graphics with bad lighting/shadows.
A blast to play, with nice character interactions to allow trust to be earned with team mates. Shooting robots limbs off is fun and although small the variety of weapons were nice. Finding or buying nano machines to upgrade perks of characters is welcome as was weapon upgrades.

But choices and actions don't have enough impact on the final outcome of the game to matter and the lack of a sequel (or even talk of one) and no new game plus after completing mean that replay value of this game is repetitive and should only be replayed if your value achievements.

With 3 "different" endings (I use the word different loosely as they are the same outcome, mostly same cuts scenes, but varied character deaths/appearances) depending on your trust levels earned with each team mate. Makes a game, that gave so much intent in the beginning, with the trust level and interactions with characters, that I feel it was let down in the end by lack of divergence in storyline and is really very linear in both story and game play.

75/100


Still a decent game but it could have been a lot better.
And you'd think by the review score I have given it and my play time (31+ hours, 3 play throughs),

"How can I not recommend this game?"

Well, It also has a lot of annoying/bad parts to the game such as repetitive dialogue from team mates. As already said some graphics was pretty poor when contrasted against how good the characters looked (wet gravel looks like someone has put plastic wrap over it and random objects on the floor stuck out like a sore thumb to name a couple). Also the shadows in the game are terrible, being blurred and some would even move when you looked around with the camera but characters stayed still.

The voice commands just didn't work and had they done what they were supposed to it may have made the game better to play but using the controller to command your team mates gave limited orders which even then didn't seem to make any difference in reality and was more of a chore to keep telling them to Fire! or Charge! or Cover me. Even with full trust they would sometimes decide - "No I cant do that at this time".

No matter what you tell them anyway they will always run in your line of fire.

I couldn't understand why every time I climbed a ladder my weapon inventory would keep appearing. Why was there was no button for throwing grenade and instead you have to select it by pressing down on the D pad so you have to take your thumb off the analogue stick.
And this was a game made for console with controller and ported (badly) to PC.
Other controls I didn't like were why is B interact with an object and A to exit. Why not B for both? Why is it A to vault over a cover but then B to climb up on to a ledge that you were covering behind. Its not like they gave you an option to climb on to walls you could cover behind so again they could have just both been A to climb over a wall and A to climb on a ledge.

For keyboard/mouse users there is a point where the game asks you to press M. Silly you for actually thinking that M would mean letter M on the keyboard. No, M means Middle Mouse button :\
And from what I experienced playing with the mouse the movement is not nice at all. It feels more like moving the camera than moving a cross-hair and for a shooter you need to be able to feel the cross-hair.
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CristiaNNNN!=DDD
( 3.8 hrs on record )
Posted: 8 August
Good story, better play with a controller, strange keyboard controls.
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Piratebear
( 0.4 hrs on record )
Posted: 7 August
This may seem unjustified but I can't get myself to play this for more than a minute. The controls feel atrocious for me. For some reason, the crosshair moves ridiculously fast if I move the mouse very slowly and vice versa, making me spin around like a ballerina when casually looking around while feeling utterly restrictive when I want to twitch-aim at something.

Putting the options / configuration panel in a different application than the game is a weird choice, especially concerning keybinds. The UI feels unintuitive for me (might have changed after a bit of playtime but I just can't).

Maybe I'll come back to this to explore the story but mechanically, this seems like a bad port. It doesn't have the shooter feel I was hoping for. Voice recognition didn't work for me, either, so that's a feature I won't explore.

My first impression of the characters is that the game was lacking proper voice actors. This might get better over time but there is little kickstart appeal to it.

Graphics seemed alright with decent framerate. Can't say more.
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Leelaw
( 33.9 hrs on record )
Posted: 5 August
Decent shooter with immersive storyline of nationalities struggling against machines. Visuals were average but the soundtracks gave it justice. Great port from consoles with bearable minor issues. Definitely treated as hidden gem.
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Skye Loves Cats
( 12.9 hrs on record )
Posted: 5 August
Product received for free
I got this game for free when SEGA was giving out free keys back in March. I'd heard about it from yakuzafan, as this game is apparently made by the same team who makes the Yakuza games. I loved those so I decided to check this out. (I would absolutely LOVE to see the Yakuza series on Steam, just throwing this out there)

Pros:

+ Fun
+ Characters are silly
+ Voice commands lead to conversations where you can have allies like or hate you based on your responses
+ Graphics are pretty good
+ Interesting storyline
+ Nanomachine upgrades to make your character better
+ Range of weapons, but you can also melee

Cons:

- You have to configure settings in a separate app
- Controller support is iffy (it only ever shows keyboard commands even when you're using one so you have to figure it out)
- Voice command never understood what I was saying
- Some bosses have one-hit kills and tend to dance on your face
- Friendly AI is kind of pants (they walk in front of you while you're shooting and then get mad at you for hitting them)
- Can't choose voice language (the Japanese VA for Dan is my favourite)

Overall, I quite liked this game. The cons are somewhat frustrating but if you can work past them it's fun to play. I just wish I could swap the voice tracks.
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RotteDama
( 1.6 hrs on record )
Posted: 4 August
Product received for free
The gameplay is too easy, the dialog is horrible, the characters are dreadful. Felt more like a movie with some playable shooting scenes in it than an actual game. It's attempt at voice commands is a total flop. Could not get it to recognize my voice at all, though it did recognice my husbands voice....
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Kento Ratt
( 9.2 hrs on record )
Posted: 3 August
Bravo! Bravo! Absaolutely rivetting from beginning to end! I loved everything about the game! It was emersive and so, so well written! I only wish I had found it sooner!
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Most Helpful Reviews  In the past 30 days
4 of 4 people (100%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
19.6 hrs on record
Posted: 24 July
- Any last words?
- Yeah, tell your mamma I loved her

In short about the game
I was thinking should I buy this game or not, but It's so godd*mn worth it

Storyline
I can't explain how awesome it is, but campaing will never let you boring, so many unexpected moment, few ending, and a good choice of characters. Storyline written very good, and I will not mistake if I say, that the best story line I ever saw (I played a lot of games, as people saying "I saw a lot of sh*t")

Characters
I really like characters, everyone special, and charismatic.
There is a "trust level" for every character, wich is affect on walkthrough, so if you shot them, trust level will fall, if you will help them, it will go up.
(ATTANTINON,SPOILERS, DONT LOOK THERE IF YOU DONT WANT ANY SPOILERS)
I like that British guy, because of his accent, and I like Cain, really good character
(ITS FINE NOW, NO SPOILERS)

Gameplay
Nice battle system, hide and shot(maybe because I was playing on hard difficulty), I like a boss battles. But they all different, but battle tactic still the same.

Multiplayer
Well, I didnt play it, because it is dead(no one is playing)

Total, what we have?
Very good game with dinamic gameplay, and awesome storyline.

I'm glad to give it 11/10 excellent hours of playing this game.
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2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
8.1 hrs on record
Posted: 25 July
Oh boy this game has a lot of problems.
A lot of the mechanics are just janky und seem unfinished. Especially the voice-commands just make you feel ridiculous, when you start shouting at your monitor. Also the shooting tends to get quite repetetive after a while.

But, that said, it does have some interesting ideas, like the loalty-system, and a story worth checking out.
I think people who played "Spec Ops: The Line" for the story only can give this game a chance as well. Even though I don't think the game does hold up as well on the technical side.

I'd say get it on sale.
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2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
9.1 hrs on record
Posted: 29 July
I went into this game with fairly low expectations, thinking it was just going to be a middle of the road shooter with meh story. For the first half hour to and hour that's that I got, but after that the game took off and turned out to be quite the diamond in the rough.

The combat is your standard run and cover style where you're equipped with your primary assault rifle, a secondary (shot gun, sniper, etc.), pistol, and grenade type. This in it self isn't that great, but when you take into consideration you can dismantle enemies it becomes more interesting. If you shoot off their legs they crawl at you, blow off their arms they run in an kick you, snipe their head they become "friendly" since they don't know who their shooting at anymore. This mechanic saves the meh combat system as you can do some interesting things with it. The boss battles are pretty bad though, often one-shoting you as your teammate just run around yelling at you and telling you where ammo is. The controlls are also a bit wonky, like middle mouse button reload, but it's not that bad once you understand it. But in all honesty you shouldn't buy this game for the combat, you should buy it for the story and characters.

Throughout the game you get introduced to more and more characters you can take with you in your squad during the chapters. You build, or lose, trust with them and can get several different endings to the game depending on this trust level. Nearly all of them are memorable, are well thought out, and amazingly voiced. The over all story had some good unforeseen plot twists as well, making me think it was over about three times before pulling another one out to keep the game going. This is defiantly what you should get the game for.

There is also the unique mechanic of voice recognition. Yep, you can talk to your NPC teammates. This is how you build that trust with your squad during battle and the interactive cut scenes. Did they get a sweet headshot? Praise them with a "Nice!" or "Sweet!". Are they too far ahead? tell them to "Regroup." Do you want to confess you undying love for Big Bo? tell him "Love You" of "Looking Pretty Sweet". That being said it can also backfire. I'm not sure if it was something in my set up, but it kept getting my voice lines wrong or not registering them all together. I'd try and tell my team to charge and someone thought I called them an "Idiot" and just yelled at me and stopped following orders. I'm a streamer though so the audience, and I found it hilarious, this might be annoying for you.

Over all this is a really good game, a truly overlooked gem.
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2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful
2 people found this review funny
Recommended
10.7 hrs on record
Posted: 10 August
Product received for free
Now i learned how those FNAF pregnant fanfictions on Deviantart works
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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
10.4 hrs on record
Posted: 23 July
Better than most of those revered AAA titles. Solid shooting plus a tad generic "i need a robot to examine my humanity" story.
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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
33.9 hrs on record
Posted: 5 August
Decent shooter with immersive storyline of nationalities struggling against machines. Visuals were average but the soundtracks gave it justice. Great port from consoles with bearable minor issues. Definitely treated as hidden gem.
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1 of 2 people (50%) found this review helpful
Recommended
11.5 hrs on record
Posted: 18 July
10/10 ♥♥♥♥ YEAH, ♥♥♥♥ TEAM MATE AI BUT THE PURE ♥♥♥♥ YEAHNESS OF THIS GAME MAKES UP FOR IS, ♥♥♥♥ YEAH'

PLEASE MAKE A NEW ONE
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1 of 2 people (50%) found this review helpful
Recommended
9.2 hrs on record
Posted: 3 August
Bravo! Bravo! Absaolutely rivetting from beginning to end! I loved everything about the game! It was emersive and so, so well written! I only wish I had found it sooner!
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164 of 180 people (91%) found this review helpful
6 people found this review funny
Recommended
12.8 hrs on record
Posted: 24 January
AT A GLANCE
(Full review follows below)

  • Game Name: Binary Domain
  • Original Release: 2012
  • Genre Tags: Third-Person Shooter; Tactical; Story Rich; Sci-Fi
  • My Overall Grade: A-
  • Estimated Playtime (Campaign): 6-14 hours
  • Multiplayer Aspect: Auxiliary
  • Recommended To: Established fans of the genre; Those intrigued by the genre; Strong narrative advocates; Game atmosphere connoisseurs

REVIEW
Binary Domain is a third-person shooter with squad-based tactics, a cover system, and an intriguing storyline. It spent a couple of years sitting in my backlog, consistently ignored. My eyes scanned right past it a hundred times as I looked for new games to play, and every time I ultimately selected something that was a little more recognizable. Then one day, finally, I noticed it and gave it a try. And I am ecstatic that I did. I had a blast playing through the campaign. Binary Domain may not be a GOTY-worthy masterpiece, but it certainly deserves more recognition than it receives. Any advocate of the genre and/or fan of good sci-fi would be wise to give this game some consideration.

There are a number of well-executed features in Binary Domain, but I would argue the most prominent is the excellent sci-fi narrative. The setting offers an interesting conceptualization of a possible future for Earth that touches on the classic themes of AI progression, eugenics, and the distribution of wealth. The actual storyline follows a squad of stereotypical shooter-game heroes as they kick ♥♥♥ and take names all the way to victory. A lot of it is cliché at the core, but it is executed well. Fun cutscenes and excellent pacing to the narrative bring it all together to really keep your interest as you play through the campaign.

But if all you wanted was a good story you could just watch a movie, so why bother with Binary Domain? Well, there are also several appealing aspects intrinsic to the gameplay. One cool feature is the voice-recognition system that allows you to use your headset to respond to your teammates’ inquiries. It is gimmicky, and totally optional, but I thought it added some welcome flavor to the game. There is also a companion trust system which will reward you for performing well in firefights. Even headshots have a little twist in this game, as they will confuse your robot enemies into attacking their own kin. Additionally, boss fights, monotony-breaking vehicle segments, and evolving enemy weaponry keep the gameplay fresh and fun throughout the campaign. It is an enjoyable gameplay experience overall.

Of course, there are some flaws. The concept of using one button for: jump, take cover, break cover, switch cover, and sprint has been causing annoying moments since it was introduced… and it will likely cause a few during a playthrough of Binary Domain. Also if you are interested in maximizing trust with your companions, you’ll probably incur a few head-shaking-moments when they run into your line of fire and promptly lower their trust in you. But these, and other, slight annoyances are just that: slight. They won’t sour the overall experience in any substantial way, but they will pop up from time to time.

Binary Domain also has a few auxiliary multiplayer modes. Although, the Versus Mode can safely be considered defunct. Six players are needed to even start a match, so unless you have the patience to orchestrate a meet-up, you won’t be playing it. There is also Invasion Mode which is a co-op horde mode. You can actually play it solo, but you most likely won’t get far. With a friend or two: it can be fun, but nothing too outstanding. The campaign is definitely where Binary Domain shines brightest, so you can just as well ignore the multiplayer modes entirely if you don’t mind leaving behind a few achievements.

So if you enjoy the genre, good single-player campaigns, and strong narratives then you will probably enjoy Binary Domain. It is a good game; perhaps not top-shelf premium, but good.

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107 of 118 people (91%) found this review helpful
Recommended
21.2 hrs on record
Posted: 13 January, 2014
For the sale-reduction price of $3.74, this game is an absolute steal. There was evidently a lot of heart and soul put into this, and its a very confident third-person shooter, albeit it doesn't really do anything new. It has good mechanics and interesting enemies, good music, pretty good looking, and a surprisingly interesting, sometimes hammy, but enjoyable story with characters you end up liking and caring about. There's also some cool minor choices you make with the story that are pretty fun to experiment with, and even the gameplay distractions that change the pace (such as sliding down a water pipe or riding a cart) are pretty well done and fun! If you even just have a passing interest in team-based third-person shooters, this game is worth your time, and again, a complete steal when its on sale.
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