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 |
6.2 |
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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