When you're done with the single-player game, you can go online and join 16 player battles. People from all over the world can play together. Since the game is not out in Europe yet, I found myself playing with a lot of japanese gamers. I was surprised by the lack of any lag even when my opponents were so far away. Online you have four modes: Elimination, Team Elimination, Post Grab and Fugitive. Nothing new here. Add 16 different stages and 6 item layouts and you have many hours of multi-player shooting to enjoy.

Lost Planet is a decent shooter with top graphics and a brainless story. If you like cool mechs, big guns, scary aliens and blowing up everything on screen, get this game.