Infected
Platform: PSP
Publisher: Majesco
Review Type: Touchy
Version: Retail
Infected is way more fun than it ought to be. The game is a throwback to gory shooters like Smash TV and Alien Syndrome -- your basic run-and-gun fragfest with zombies as the bullet fodder. I got some serious State of Emergency flashbacks when I first fired this PSP disc.
For better or for worse, this portable title shares quite a bit of DNA with Rockstar's riot sim. But, I think that Infected achieves its goals better by keeping the game fast, simple and chaotic. State of Emergency's missions, much like those in Grand Theft Auto, were made frustrating by the inherent chaos and unpredictability inherent in random worlds. In comparison Infected feels lean. There are far fewer enemies, but they're tougher. Missions are more basic; think Robotron 2084-style civilian saving. An ingenious combo system kicks in when you fire your blood gun at multiple ripe targets. Best of all, Infected is visceral. Blood splashes on the screen when you blast a nearby zombie. Your ears are assaulted with sirens, explosions and the heavy metal noise of bands like Slipnot and Chimaira.
The game becomes contagious online, where a unique ranking system infects those you defeat with your virus. In order to kick your bug, the loser must beat three other players. A nifty in-game web browser, something like the bastard child of RFID and AIDS, lets you track how far your sickness has spread.
Recommended
Publisher: Majesco
Review Type: Touchy
Version: Retail
Infected is way more fun than it ought to be. The game is a throwback to gory shooters like Smash TV and Alien Syndrome -- your basic run-and-gun fragfest with zombies as the bullet fodder. I got some serious State of Emergency flashbacks when I first fired this PSP disc.For better or for worse, this portable title shares quite a bit of DNA with Rockstar's riot sim. But, I think that Infected achieves its goals better by keeping the game fast, simple and chaotic. State of Emergency's missions, much like those in Grand Theft Auto, were made frustrating by the inherent chaos and unpredictability inherent in random worlds. In comparison Infected feels lean. There are far fewer enemies, but they're tougher. Missions are more basic; think Robotron 2084-style civilian saving. An ingenious combo system kicks in when you fire your blood gun at multiple ripe targets. Best of all, Infected is visceral. Blood splashes on the screen when you blast a nearby zombie. Your ears are assaulted with sirens, explosions and the heavy metal noise of bands like Slipnot and Chimaira.
The game becomes contagious online, where a unique ranking system infects those you defeat with your virus. In order to kick your bug, the loser must beat three other players. A nifty in-game web browser, something like the bastard child of RFID and AIDS, lets you track how far your sickness has spread.
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