Tunnel B1

What cost this game a lot of points was the fact that just about every level looked the same. There was very little variety in the appearance of the different locations, which can make the game pretty monotonous after awhile. Still, the smooth controls give a great feeling of speed and involvement in the game. If you're looking for a new style of 3-D game, check this out.

I love this concept, but I have a hard time pinpointing what category this game belongs in. The exhilarating driving perspective mixes very well with the firepower you employ against your enemies. The levels are well designed to keep you on your ties, but always look out for strategically placed artillery guns.

If you enjoy fast-paced shooters, then this game is well worth taking a look at. I enjoyed the relatively new type of gaming experience that this game offered and you should too.

Mit dem "Tunnel of Love", einer amerikanisch-beschaulichen Rummelplatzattraktion, hat Tunnel B1 wenig gemein - hier geht es knallhart zur Sache. Die Bildschirmfotos geben die extrem schnelle Grafik nicht wieder, die zusammen mit sagenhaften Lichteffekten und dem wummernden Orchester-Soundtrack aus dem Hause Hülsbeck dafür sorgten, daß mir auf nüchternem Magen nach längerem Spiel vor dem 17-Zoll-Monitor wahrhaftig etwas schwummerig wurde. Erneut zeigen die Jungs von Neon, daß sich deutsche Programmierer nicht vor den Kollegen aus Übersee zu verstecken brauchen.

Don't let this game's first few levels fool you - there's more to TB1 than just a mindless, high-speed ride through twisting tunnels. The early part of the game is, in a sense, training you for the later levels, which have you racing against the clock to escape self-destructing mazes and collecting various items. An automap feature even helps you make sense of the sometimes confusing tunnels. TB1's graphics - particularly the lighting effects - are phenomenal, making comparisons to WipeOut XL inevitable. I only wish the perspective wasn't tilted upward so much; the laid-back view takes a little getting used to.

I sidste nummer anmeldte vi BLAM! Machinehead, som jeg mener er et langt bedre spil. Det har større afveksling i missionerne, er bedre opbygget og er mere langtidsholdbart. Tunnel B1 indeholder en række gode kvaliteter (flot grafik og god lyd), men er kun sjovt i små doser.

But otherwise it looks great. The objects are highly detailed and the explosions are very satisfying. Sonically everything is top notch, right down to the cd audio musical tracks that accompany the action. It's just that there's not really all that much cake underneath the pretty icing. Basically, Tunnel B1 epitomises the very essence of so many PlayStation games - fantastic presentation married to simplistic gameplay giving birth to little long-term appeal. Descent 2 is a far better tunnel-based action game. Wipeout 2037 is a far better hovery-racing game and there are soon going to be more 'novelty' first-person driving games than you can shake a stick at. For all its gloss Tunnel B1 just doesn't have enough depth to keep you at it into the wee hours.

Neon hat sein Ziel nur knapp verfehlt. Wäre die Grafik noch eine Spur flüssiger und läge die Steuerung so gut in der Hand wie beispielsweise in Descent, könnte Tunnel B1 es durchaus mit so manchem Top-Game aus USA oder Großbritannien aufnehmen. So bleibt für diesen 3D-Action-Vorstoß auf deutschen Landen leider nur ein ehrenvoller zweiter Platz.

Incredible light sourcing, sharp explosions and clean graphics define the visuals, while speaker-rockin' explosions kick up the sound. Loose controls and minimal action shoot this one down to a weekend rental.

However, once you realize you're never going to get out of these endlessly branching tunnels and corridors, you begin to realize just how thin this game actually is. You can only drive around and shoot at helicopters and vans for so long without just getting bored and walking away. And this is where Tunnel B1 ultimately fails, and any notion of pretty graphics or fast frame rate gets negated: it's just plain boring.

While it has some decent basic elements, Tunnel B1, despite its potential, feels unfinished. Unfortunately, it is finished, and not worthy of much attention.

Ska jag offra mig vill jag åtminstone bli mosad av lite riktiga motståndare, inte en massa maskiner. Just idag får någon annan rädda världen från undergång, jag har bättre saker att göra. Tvätta, kanske...