Powerslave

If you like Doom, Duke Nukem 3D, or Quake, then Powerslave is for you. This is technically the best FPS for Saturn, although I do enjoy Duke Nukem 3D with NetLink a bit more on the subjective side.

Tiene acción a raudales, muy buenos gráficos, una banda sonora sensacional y, por último, posee unos atractivos toques aventureros. Todos estos detalles hacen que pueda resultar muy atrayente para un sector más amplio que cualquier otro juego del género y sin duda saldrá con bien ante los que le echarán en cara que sea tan sumamente difícil, que lo es.

Exhumed est sans conteste le meilleur FPS de la Saturn grâce à son ambiance unique et immersive, sa réalisation exceptionnelle et sa bande sonore réussie. Le fait de devoir constamment revenir dans les niveaux à la manière d'un Metroid prime est un point essentiel de ce soft. À moins d'être allergique aux FPS, ce jeu est un incontournable de la Saturn.

Powerslave, as it is called in the US, is truly a next generation DooM style game. The only other PlayStation game currently released that is in the same class as this one is Disruptor. The stacked level designs are amazingly executed and original. I really enjoyed the challenge and playability of this game. Graphics and sound effects are top notch and convincing. The weapons are awesome, the creatures devastating and the overall atmosphere of the game is gripping. If this is the direction that future DooM clones will be taking, sign me up - I'm in!

For the most part, the controls are very responsive. The only problem is the jumps, which are so loose you have to look down to ensure a safe landing. Corridor-shooter fans will definitely be enslaved by the Power of this game.

If you're prepared to accept that Exhumed is little more than a thoroughly enjoyable giblet-spilling, entrail-roasting slug-fest, unfettered by any moral pretensions but littered with simplistic, yet fiendishly-designed traps and switches to frustrate and hinder, then you're in for a real treat.

If you're a first-person shooter fan and enjoy games like DOOM, Quake and Duke Nukem, then this is definitely one you'll want to try on your Saturn. When you pick up your Saturn you may not immediately think of the first-person shooter genre, but PowerSlave proves that it can be done. This is easily one of the best shooters on the Saturn, and definitely one of the best games on the system.

A crafted, atmospheric 3D shoot 'em up with a fine engine and excellent visuals. Exhumed isn't wildly original, but at times it's incredibly tough.

A first-person 3D shoot 'em up, Exhumed confidently flaunts its Doom influences from the word go. Here, though, that's not such a bad thing.

The game features some interesting power-ups, including high-jumping and under-water breathing. It's competent and enjoyable, but in this saturated genre, Powerslave fails to outpower Distruptor or Alien Trilogy.

Powerslave is a decent game. If you like the genre and want a different feel from the regular futuristic slugfest, then you might check Powerslave out -- it's not the best or the most innovative 3D shooter out there, and it will undoubtedly face very stiff competition from the field, but it is not a cheap rip-off either. It is well thought out, well put together, and has a number of nice creative touches.

Das einzig Originelle an Exhumed ist das ägyptische Ambiente, der Rest ist Konfektionsware von der Stange. Die Levels sind zwar interessant aufgebaut, aber zu linear, um längere Zeit zu gefallen. Die nervige Speicherfunktion und die lustlos agierenden Gegner wirken ebenfalls zu unausgegoren, da hätte etwas mehr Feinschliff wahre Wunder bewirken können.

Het heeft alle ingrediënten van een klassieke 3D shoot 'em up, maar noch op het gebied van graphics, noch op het gebied van gameplay is het een echte hoogvlieger.

Powerslave is a strong title, but it has two major flaws. First, there are too many "one-hit" deaths (like exploding pots) which force you to restart the stage from the beginning (ugh). Second, the save system is terrible. It's not documented anywhere, but the game automatically saves periodically to your system memory, so make sure your console has a fresh battery! Powerslave isn't as spellbinding as it once was, but its visuals have aged well and its fast pacing and commendable violence make it worth revisiting.

Exhumed ist ein gradliniger Shooter, der zu seiner Zeit mit einigen netten Ideen und einem klasse Leveldesign aufwaten konnte. Damals ein Shooter, den man nicht verpassen durfte; heute vielen Leuten positiv im Gedächtnis geblieben, aber leider nicht gut genug, um in den Rang eines Kultspieles gehoben zu werden.

So how does Powerslave stack up to the classic FPSs of the time? Pretty good overall actually. The Egyptian theme is a nice change of pace, with graphics and sound that are handled well. Good music, multiple endings, and even some humor add to the package. But I have to say, the control issues really hurt this game. They reduce the player's ability to defend themselves, making the game harder in an unnatural way. If it weren't for this, I'd heartily recommend this game to any FPS lover. It's got so much going for it, but an important key element is simply busted. So, I'll say this... if you'd like a different setting in your FPS, and want one that will take you a while to get through, then by all means pick up this game. It's got the level count, design, weapons, graphics and sound that will help you enjoy trying to bring the Kilmaat threat to an end. But be warned... the lack of strafing, and the crippled mouse-look, will make for some very frustrating situations.

Det här spelet är inget att hetsa upp sig över, men för utsvultna Doom-älskare funkar det utan tvivel.

Power Slave is a first-person, 3-D action game featuring the standard grunts, explosions, and gunshots players expect from any Doom clone. Taking on the role of the lone soldier, players are sent into an Egyptian city crawling with enemy forces. The mission: Exterminate said enemy infestation at all costs. Yawn.

Man savner virkelig spil som Doom, Dark Forces, Duke og Quake. De er alle langt bedre end Exhumed, og de to første har ligefrem noget lavere maskinkrav.

On the plus side, the level design is pretty good, and the enemies are quite funky and varied (the spiders, though, are downright aggravating). However, it's not enough to salvage the game, because generally Powerslave just doesn't have what it takes to compete in today's 3D shooter market.

Veraltete Engine, häßliche Gegner, fehlende Innovation, Speichern nur am Ende des Levels: Die Menge der Unzulänglichkeiten liegt höher als der Mullbinden-Verbrauch einer Mumie. "Hey, ihr knallharten Typen - wie wär's, wenn ihr zur Abwechslung mal die Welt rettet?", fragt uns auch noch das Handbuch. Aber klar, so was ist doch für uns knallharte Typen eine Selbstverständlichkeit: Mülleimer auf, Exhumed rein.