killer7 - Game Review

Master, this is Hot ...

This game is absolutely amazing, as i found that i played most of the game in my "own" mind, trying to unwrap what is the most convoluted and zany plot EVER conceived by the twisted and genius mind of Goichi Suda. Even within the simplistic gaming mechanics, the game still manages to ooze originality and more promptly, intricacy and the actual gameplay can be very tense and intriguing as you fire off quick, abhor infested rounds from your weapon aiming for the enemies glowing weak spot, as they cackle and sloth towards you. Infact whilst mentioning the enemies, each one is perfectly realised by the developers and add a great, concealed atmosphere to the game along with its superb, deeply haunting yet beautiful soundtrack and of course the games schizophrenic sound fx. In total, there are around 30 different types of enemy, futher adding a variety to game, as each one has to be dispossed of uniquely AND quickly, thus adding real tension and on-the-fly shooting reactions to the gaming feel as you attempt to suppress a new enemy. In essence, this game is truly amazing and very avant-garde. It is eccentric to say the least, but on the contrary i would seriously NOT recommend this game to the casual gamer. If your going to like this game, then you have to share the same kind of eccentric, strange imagination as the developers themselves.

Killer 7 is out on both [Gamecube] and [PS2] and was developed by [Grasshopper Manufacture] under the publisher of [Capcom]
Rating ...

Presentation:: The cut scenes alone are the best "un-realtime" i have ever seen in a videogame, they are in the style of a Gorillaz video yet with added originality. Presentation is top notch. 9.5

Graphics:: Beautiful, extremely stylish and unique. cel shaded yet with added detail. Highly artistic.9.0



Sound:: arguably the best thing about the game as the morphing soundtrack can add superb atmosphere to the game, it can envision obsurdness, beauty and even haunt the player. as of 2005, it was certainly the best sound production in a game and it even surpasses, or at least equals metal gear solid for sound production. it sticks with you after switch off 10

Gameplay:: if you don't consider that you play the story out in your mind the physical gameplay is on rails, which WILL alienate players but for those who it wont, will find very good and tense shooting gameplay with added; albeit rather simple, quick and fun puzzles. 8.0
Lasting Appeal:: the game lasts around 10 to 15 hrs which is good in modern gaming but when you do complete it, be prepared for it to nestle in your mind as a truly amazing, once in a gaming life time experience. 8.5

Tilt:: a masterfully written story filled with politics and subterfuge all embedded with superb artistic design and memorable characters, quotes and sound production. Breathtaking 10
Overall:: 9.5



:: Furthermore, if you have personally completed the game and are still unsure of the plot then check out http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/gamecube/file/killer7_plot.txt
it is a superb read if you can swallow it.