Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico

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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
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  1. Al89ex
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    In this game is exellent everything We have a good action with nice control and perfect graphic
  2. DeviantUnknown
    Sep 27, 2005
    10
    Ahhaha, fun as hell, worthy of a 10/10 mainly cause its just so fun, shooting, killing, mameing crazy littles, going into Day Of The Dead mode is a joy in itself. Perfect for hte genre.
  3. 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 higher resolution than 720p.
  4. 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 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
  5. crygamer1
    Jul 18, 2013
    9
    most fun game ever. Better than gta 3, vice city. I love this game. The musics and action great. The stoy is great You must play this game!!!!!!!!!!
  6. Danil_Shtangeev
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    Funny shooter looks like GTA in Mexican setting. Cool music and slow-mo effects
  7. HenryR.
    Oct 3, 2005
    8
    Whilst not as polished as GTA, I found this game unadulterated fun. The setting and music complement the style of play and though not long, kept me interested throughout.
  8. sssssheik
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    This is a great game. It should definitely be rated higher since the gameplay mechanics and movie scenes are great. I say this is one of the most under rated and under appreciated games during the time. Moreover this great game should definitely need a sequel since the gameplay and game mechanics in this game is not used in any other games as of this day.
  9. Garybaldo
    Mar 2, 2020
    8
    The game is overall pretty fun, and it's certainly very good for its time. However, my rating comes more from nostalgia from my childhood than from anything else, so don't expect anything too flashy
  10. Zeko
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game, Really enjoyed it The day of the dead mode is A Masterpiece
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  11. MainMan
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    I totally love this game. It's like Mexican Saints Row combined with Max Payne. It should get -1 point for bad graphics but it's so underrated and forgotten yet so much fun I'm giving it 10/10
    It also has one of the best soundtracks in history.
  12. StarkillStreet
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    Nostalgie Très bon jeu pour l’époque et je le referai même en 2021 sans hésitation
  13. Kennedian
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    The world is empty and the content is few, but the gameplay is amazing which make it one of the best games of all time and one of the ps2 masterpieces
  14. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    8
    Это одна из лучших старых гетеа с самым лучшим саундтреком тако тако буррито буррито
  15. The_D4RknesS
    Sep 28, 2022
    8
    cool game with gameplay that reminds me a lot of Max Payne, but in Mexico and in an open world, one of the strengths of this game for me is the soundtrack
  16. maxkenton
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    a ps2 classic that marked a time for many like me, it certainly deserves a continuation, although I think it is no longer possible, very fun, even though the graphics weren't so good, but for those who played and don't care about graphics, the game is excellent

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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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
  1. 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]
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  2. Total Video Games
    70
    Its repetitive structure and bland storyline creates a somewhat shallow experience, yet at the same time there’s depth to be found in the combo combat system and the many side missions to partake.
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  3. 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.
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