Apocalypse
Game by Activision
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Save: Memory Card-1 block
Released: 1998
Works with: Analog Controller, Vibration Feature, Memory Card
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Opening Snide Remarks: This game stars Bruce Willis.  Activision actually had
to give him a piece of the company to get him to star in this game.  Too bad 
it flopped.  But is it any good? 

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Gameplay Description: Apocalypse is Robotron on steroids.  This game kicks
major ass!  You run around firing in any direction killing anything that 
moves.  You do have to jump some, though.  This game is as close to an 
interactive movie as you're ever going to come.  There are certain scenes 
that are ripped out of movies that you get to play.  There's a level that 
starts out where you're in a building and helicopters are shooting at you and
they shoot out all of the windows.  You then procede through the streets 
avoiding the spotlights of the helicopters.  I'm telling you, this game is 
amazing! 
Liked: Awesome gameplay.
Hated: Nothing.

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Graphics Description: The graphics of Apocalypse are great.  They're polygons
that look amazing.  There is tons of stuuf happening with little to no 
slowdown.  There are also some great lighting effects.  There are lots of 
explosions and things going on and everything looks great.   
Liked: Awesome graphics.
Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: The music is awesome.  Most of the music is kind of 
ambient, laid-back music.  Sometimes though, the music will switch to real 
music and there are even music videos that accompany this.  This is an 
awesome event.  The sound fx are great, as well.  
Liked: Awesome music.
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: The controls of Apocalypse are great.  They allow
you to move any direction while firing in any direction.  The controls are 
easy and extremely responsive.  The game design is amazing.  The game is 
solid, but there are some ground-breaking features here.  They include the
best use of the Dual Shock vibration feature yet, the music videos that pop
up on the video screens as you play, and there's even some PG-13 cursing.  
These help make this game something special. 
Liked: Amazing game design.
Hated: Nothing.

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Improve: A Dreamcast sequel would be awesome!

RIYL: Die Hard Trilogy, Bruce Willis movies on DVD.

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Final Words: Apocalypse is really something special that is totally 
underrated.  If you have a PSX, then do yourself a favor and buy this game.
You will love it!  If you don't have a PSX, then this game is reason enough 
to buy one for.  This game is amazing! 

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: *****
Sound/Music: *****
Play Control/Game Design: *****
Personal Opinion: *****
Total: 25 out of 25 
Final Score: 100 %

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Currently Known Codes: None.

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