Painkiller: Overdose

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  • Summary: Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer levels of mayhem, Painkiller: Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end bosses.Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer levels of mayhem, Painkiller: Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end bosses. A Prequel to the eventual Sequel bridges the storyline and ties up wandering ends. Overdose introduces a new character and storyline that examines the repercussions of Daniel defeating Lucifer in the original Painkiller. 16 new levels of fast-paced pain-killing action. 6 New demonic weapons grant the powers of a demi-god to souls awaiting damnation everywhere. A reshuffled Tarot deck infuses Belial with new powers and devastating combinations. New End Bosses of colossal statures standing guard over Hell's crumbling domain and the entrances to the other realms. Multiplayer compatibility with original Painkiller multiplayer maps and game modes. [DreamCatcher]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. Cheat Code Central
    86
    What the game does it does with style and flair. There are a lot of fine touches and little details which make the experience so much more fulfilling, unless you have a weak stomach.
  2. CPUGamer
    80
    A fun and challenging game that is good to play for maybe a half an hour at a time. It’s an extremely intense game that provides several hours of entertainment.
  3. GameSpot
    70
    This stand-alone Painkiller expansion is pure, stupid fun, despite slow loads and an utter lack of innovation.
  4. GamingExcellence
    63
    Painkiller: Overdose’s strengths are as simple as its gameplay - you get to use cool guns to kill cool monsters. However, due to a myriad of shortcomings, the mindless killing of hell spawned demons won’t hold your attention for long.
  5. Gamers' Temple
    60
    The Painkiller series has indeed overdosed, and should have been stopped after the first two games.
  6. Game Positive
    58
    Overdose suffers most from its overall lack of polish. Had the levels and balancing received a bit more attention, this could have been another solid entry in the Painkiller series. There is still some mindless enjoyment to be had here, but the dated presentation and slow loading times conspire to spoil that too.
  7. PC Zone UK
    38
    A headache. [Feb 2008, p.88]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 7 out of 24
  1. spartan-117
    Oct 3, 2010
    10
    Nice graphics boring gameplay killing few thousands of already dead guys isn't very fun.I like the weapons trough they are the same from theNice graphics boring gameplay killing few thousands of already dead guys isn't very fun.I like the weapons trough they are the same from the original painkiller just under other skin with some new additions.The backdraw of the game:The long,very long.excruciating long loading time almost 10 minutes.The only thing that might make you wana play the same level again is the tarot card you get after finishing a level.I like the boss battles but in rest is pretty boring just the locations are varied.The enemies are not 40 types how it might look but just 4 types.They all want the same and do the same.tones of insignificant AI which comes in front and try to crack open youre skull.I got one!!!… Expand
  2. johncs.
    Mar 28, 2009
    9
    This game surprised me! It's a LOT more fun than many A list games. Sure there's no AI and the graphics are dated, but it makes up This game surprised me! It's a LOT more fun than many A list games. Sure there's no AI and the graphics are dated, but it makes up for it with TONS of different enemies, many of them very funny (killer chickens, cows, wheelchair bound old coots). Also the weapons have a very satisfying feel. Many games are starting to feel a lot like WORK these days (Fallout 3), and this one's just pure fun.… Expand
  4. daveyy12
    Nov 19, 2012
    8
    Very entertaining, compared with the other Painkillers. This one actually had a story line that I could follow and I loved the new choices inVery entertaining, compared with the other Painkillers. This one actually had a story line that I could follow and I loved the new choices in weapons. However, if you're looking for a story, this one is not for you. This game, like the other Painkillers, is an in-your-face shooter with tons of enemies. For the most part, the bosses were quite simple to finish once you discovered the key weak points.… Expand
  5. Al89ex
    Jan 24, 2018
    6
    The game lost a spirit of the original but anyway it is a high level If not comparing with the original It can be 8/10 It has a good story andThe game lost a spirit of the original but anyway it is a high level If not comparing with the original It can be 8/10 It has a good story and awesome gameplay and graphic… Expand
  6. AWG
    Jun 23, 2013
    5
    Filled with terrible graphics and ridiculous multiplayer maps, Overdose is one of the worst title from the entire Painkiller series. Also,Filled with terrible graphics and ridiculous multiplayer maps, Overdose is one of the worst title from the entire Painkiller series. Also, weapons are not that appealing.… Expand
  7. UnzarJ.
    Nov 13, 2007
    4
    The original game with different levels, only not as fun to play this time around. Save your money for some great games that just came out!
  8. RyanS.
    Oct 31, 2007
    1
    Just Awful not nearly as fun as the orginial; and his talking through the entire thing just awful and annoying.

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