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| Conker:
Live & Reloaded (Xbox) |
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| REVIEWED
BY DAVE GORDON, POSTED ON JULY 5, 2005 |
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What can a furry potty-mouthed squirrel and his friends do on your
Xbox? Tons. Gaming’s notorious naughty squirrel Conker has
a raging hangover, staggering through a raunchy world full of twisted
characters, lewd conduct and outrageous movie parodies — one
of which, unexpectedly and interestingly, is an unwholesome take
on The Wizard of Oz. There is more than one reason why the
package says that this game is not for anyone under age 17. The
warfare delivers a non-stop action, toilet humor, gratuitous violence
and innuendo Conker is famous for. An example: As you enter Poo
Mountain there will be a scene between you and the dung beetle,
as he will tell you about his friends who were eaten by a Poo Monster.
You’ll start shooting rolls of toilet paper into the Great
Mighty Poo’s mouth. Once it goes in his mouth it will show
him puking. Get the picture? Players choose from six character classes
including Skyjockey, Long Ranger, Grunt, Demolisher and others,
with their own signature weapons and abilities. Devastating weapons
include camera-guided rockets, acid throwing, loads of grenade types
and even a frying pan – all for loads of blood spattery eye-candy.
Special abilities allow players to disguise themselves or feign
death and sneak up on unsuspecting foes to unload a demoralizing
array of attacks. As a concept-game, it’s full of mindless
fun, and much playability. Still, nothing overly inventive or unique,
save the wacky and sometimes cutesy cartoons that fans of South
Park will enjoy. (Developer: Rare Ltd.,
ESRB Rating: M for mature, Pricing: $64.99) |
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