Blue
Stinger
For: dreamcast
Genre: adventure
Reviewed by: Escee (Brandon)
Developer: Climax Graphics
Publisher: Activision
Released:9.9.99
Hmm. I expected more from Blue Stinger.
I got good graphics, but, um...
Graphics
It is probably a good thing I am starting
with the graphics for Blue Stinger. Because the graphics kick
ass. The game starts with possibly the best intro ever. It really
seems like a movie, the way the intro is laid out. It is a long intro,
and has kick-ass graphics. The game itself also has smooth,
crisp, vibrant graphics. Blue Stinger looks good.
Sound
The sound is not bad. But the music
seemed kind of generic to me. The effects are okay. The intro was
great.
Gameplay
The actual gameplay was very good in
my opinion. But. But there are very few save points and they are far
apart. When I got stuck, I lost probably an hour's worth of progress
in the game, because the save point was back in the last complex.
I had passed through a whole area, arrived in a new area, and there
was no save. The difficulty was easy at first, but then got difficult
and with the lack of save points, it was no longer fun. I really
wanted to like this game! The gameplay was very original and was a
good idea in my opinion. But it just didn't happen. The save points
were far too scarce and the game just didn't come together.
Control
The controls are good, as opposed
to the demo of Carrier I played, which has crappy controls.
Blue Stinger has good controls.
Lastability
Um. There is none. If you can
actually beat the game, you won't play it again.
Ratings
Graphics |
9.9 |
Sound |
5.0 |
Gameplay |
6.0 |
Control |
9.0 |
Lastability |
2.0 |
Overall |
5.8 |
bottom line: It's an average
game. If you like adventure games and you have the cash to
spare, go for it. Otherwise, don't bother. |
9.13.00
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