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By GreenGoblin Sly Stalone at his best? No, not quite. Rambo was taken from the action/adventure film series of the same name. The problem here, is that this game was modeled after the sequel, which just happened to stink big time, when compared to the first. The game, itself, is a side scrolling, non linear adventure through what they would have us believe are forests, rivers, and military bunkers. It does have some redeeming qualities. For example, the game uses an experience system, which I believe Zelda 2 ripped off, and made way better. You basically kill enemies with your assorted artillery, which includes a machine gun, throwing knives, hunting knife, grenades, and arrows, and are rewarded with exp. points. How many depending on the strength of your victim. The experience adds up, and you gain levels of power, and more health points which allow you to take on more damage. As you journey along, you'll encounter a hand full of friends, and plenty of foes. That's another thing I have to tip my hat to rambo for not messing up, there is a pretty decent selection of enemies to deal with, and not just your run-of-the-mill stuff. Most of the game plays just like the crappy sequel. You are ordered by your superior, to fly into the viet cong jungle, and "take pictures". But, what really happens, is you end up having to rescue all the P.O.W's that were captured during the war of Viet Nam. Pretty exciting stuff, eh kids? You'll spend the majority of your time, playing this game, just trying to figure out how to get out of endless loops of forest. Whoever came up with the idea that to go north, or south in this game, you have to step over a block, and press up, probably designed the game, "Taboo", also. When you finally do get towards the end, you get to play as this chick, and you have to trade your guns for a dress, and pass yourself off as a prostitute in order to save rambo. Really choice stuff! Even though the graphics look like someone got bored, and decided to make a video game, they stick to the theme of the movie pretty well. The music doesn't change very often, and when it does, you won't even notice it. The control is terrible! Rambo can never seem to slash his knife quick enough to keep from taking a flying moth to the crotch. The game has quite a nice challenge to it, even if it's not all that fun to play through all the way. My Score: B- |
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