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There's so much to unlock and explore in Uprising that it can sometimes be overwhelming. Those hearts help you tweak and customize the nine different weapon types with a stunningly diverse array of specific armaments to choose from, plus special properties like defensive buffs and improved item drops. There's a noticeable difference in the power level of your starting weapons and ones you find later, so the ability to unlock and collect all of them further enriches the campaign's replay value and your ability to overcome the higher Intensity settings.
Uprising also features online and local multiplayer, which is a fun side attraction, but it isn’t the sole reason you should be considering Uprising. Since it handles like the on-foot sections of the campaign, gamers who can’t reconcile that playstyle won’t enjoy it that much when they’re tossed in against other people. However, once we acclimated to the interface, the controls felt even-handed against other players, and it was uniquely balanced based on item unlocks and powers. It may not be the main draw, but it’s reminiscent of the simplicity of classic Quake or GoldenEye matches.
