PlayStation

Project Overkill

This game is everything Loaded should have been and much, much more. It is a true 2nd generation title that is intended for a more mature audience that enjoys gratuitous violence. It's not for everyone! The missions are quite long and get harder and more complex are you get further into the game. The intense orchestration and theme of this game make for a BLOODY good time!!

Project Overkill is a very entertaining game. If bloody shooters aren't your thing you may still find some fun in the action and adventure aspects of the game. If you are a blood and guts freak, you were probably waiting for your local game store to open the day this one was released. If not, you will not be disappointed. The difficulty in aiming keeps me from rating this game higher since this is a critical aspect of a shooter. I think a few tweaks could have made this one of the top games of the year. There are plenty of late night massacres to be had here once you get past the control quirks. There is only one more thing I can say. I like it. I don't love it, but I like it.

While the isometric viewpoint and control style isn't for everyone, gamers looking for some classic blasting action wrapped into a nice looking package should definitely give Project Overkill a workout. You'll be blasting alien scum throughout the early 'morn!

There's no shortage of enemies to eviscerate in PO. I just wish it was a whole lot easier to kill them. The control in this game is awkward, since you have to aim your guns with the four joypad buttons (like in the Super NES version of Smash TV). Consequently, you waste way too much ammunition trying to nail one bad guy simply because he's standing diagonal to your character. You can choose a second control method, but it's even worse. Your character does get a bit easier to control after some practice and the isometric levels are large and detailed. The game also offers plenty of levels and buckets of blood and guts.

Project Overkill isn't bad by any stretch of the imagination. It's just not very good. With so many similiar games available for the PlayStation, this one gets lost in the shuffle.

Loaded freaks willing to settle for a substandard imitation while waiting for a sequel will undoubtedly give Project Overkill a whirl. Anyone else, however, will find no reason to buy Project Overkill - or even rent it.