Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    95
    A darn good adventure and one that should be taken by every serious gamer. It may not take the place of any "Grand Theft Auto" game but it could certainly hold its own against "Max Payne."
  2. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    Though the controls are somewhat klunky, getting too hung up on the flaws of Total Overdose misses its greatest pleasures. [Feb 2006, p.54]
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  3. Worth Playing
    89
    Total Overdose doesn't do much that's new or innovative, but what it does drips with so much style that you can't stay away.
  5. PC Format
    85
    Lead by a strong storyline, cinematically presented and punctuated with countless chunky explosions, it's only held back by the fact that it's over quite quickly. [Nov 2005, p.89]
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  6. Times Online
    80
    Total Overdose does not boast the richest and silkiest of graphics, yet it does have 20 levels of gameplay with an appropriate B-movie feel. Although the game’s longevity may be in doubt, its ability to engross is assured.
  7. AceGamez
    80
    A tequila-fuelled, high octane, explosive game that combines frantic gunplay and stylish combo moves with a distinctive and perfectly realised Mexican theme to produce a very entertaining and funny experience.
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  8. Computer and Video Games
    75
    But on its own merits, TO is brash, energetic, none too taxing and more than capable of providing some solid midtable entertainment, while GTA and the like get on with battling it out at the top of the tree. [PC Zone]

Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Best PC Game of 2005
45
#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
32
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 124
  3. Negative: 11 out of 124
  1. DanielN
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Game is great and all, Story is just perfect. I wish there was a remaster for that. The only problem is that it's impossible to play at higherGame is great and all, Story is just perfect. I wish there was a remaster for that. The only problem is that it's impossible to play at higher resolution than 720p.… Full Review »
  2. Al89ex
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    In this game is exellent everything We have a good action with nice control and perfect graphic
  3. Gaminggarbage05
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    My only complaint about this game is that Ernesto,Tommy and Ram all have the same voice actor,other than that I absolutely love thisMy only complaint about this game is that Ernesto,Tommy and Ram all have the same voice actor,other than that I absolutely love this game,definatelly recommend at least trying,although it does sound like if Quentin Tarantino made a game by borrowing some things from Max Payne and Gta which yes it did it's still extremely fun,10/10… Full Review »
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