Disaster Report

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  • Summary: Disaster Report (also known as "SOS: The Final Escape") places you in the role of a newspaper reporter stuck on an island that is continuously hit with severe aftershocks from a major earthquake. The objective is to escape-but to do so with as much of the story behind the destruction ofDisaster Report (also known as "SOS: The Final Escape") places you in the role of a newspaper reporter stuck on an island that is continuously hit with severe aftershocks from a major earthquake. The objective is to escape-but to do so with as much of the story behind the destruction of Capital City as possible. Considering the Government would like to keep the truth to itself, you'll soon find out that the wrath of nature may be less dangerous than upsetting the status quo of the Government. [Agetec]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. GameCritics
    90
    Add to that some late-game plot twists, several path-altering choices, a wide variety of obstacles to overcome, multiple endings to discover, and a wealth of small touches (like your character's clothing deteriorating with each narrow escape) and you've got a progressively energetic game set in a fantastic locale: one step beyond everyday life.
  2. GameZone
    79
    The brains over brawns gameplay make Disaster Report a fun and unique title that'll keep you hooked from start to finish.
  3. Four Fat Chicks
    75
    What it will do is make you use your brain in order to survive and escape from the wrecked and sinking city. For that, Disaster Report gets a thumbs up!
  4. eToychest
    70
    The game looks like a late generation PS1 title that was switched mid-way through development to PS2, but they simply forgot to update the graphics.
  5. Gaming Age
    67
    What works so well in the game is the spontaneity of the destruction. You never know when it’s going to happen on an epic scale or create a small tremor.
  6. G4 TV
    60
    To make matters worse, the game slows down dramatically when there's too much happening on screen. It's almost like the building is collapsing in slow motion.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    40
    I've played better games on the PSX, in terms of appearance, gameplay, sound, graphics and re-playability.
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Dieubussy
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    Truly a different game. It is easy to point out its major flaws: the graphics are simple, the soundtrack is minor, there are gameplay issues Truly a different game. It is easy to point out its major flaws: the graphics are simple, the soundtrack is minor, there are gameplay issues mainly when it comes to the camera. But we must also have in mind that this is a small-budget game which, at times, beggs for a bigger dimension. Although it is unique at depicting what it sets out to depict: a city falling in front of your eyes due to aan earthquake. Your character is one of a few who has been left behind, fallen asleep. If you like to try out different games, which aren't completely impossible to play, then this should be a great pick. Not only does it have a great eastern taste to it, as it pays an homage to one of videogame's best creations: ICO. I hope that the "sequel" makes its way to Europe!… Expand
  2. MattM.
    Sep 26, 2003
    10
    This game is so well concived and delivered that I found myself dreaming about it for a week afterward. I feel almost like I know what This game is so well concived and delivered that I found myself dreaming about it for a week afterward. I feel almost like I know what experiencing the fear and horror of a real earthquake.… Expand
  4. MarkV.
    Jun 13, 2007
    9
    Not the best of graphics but an awesome game none the less. Not many games around this fun anymore without a ton of cussing tagged along with Not the best of graphics but an awesome game none the less. Not many games around this fun anymore without a ton of cussing tagged along with it. Hearing foul language truly saddens and sickens me but this game is a pretty clean game that I own and really enjoyed a lot.… Expand
  5. heychrisfox
    Oct 26, 2012
    8
    Disaster Report is a game that quietly came and went for most Americans. Boasting a major franchise in Japan, the entire appeal never seemedDisaster Report is a game that quietly came and went for most Americans. Boasting a major franchise in Japan, the entire appeal never seemed to catch on for those on the other side of the Pacific. However, despite some of the cheesier parts of this fledgling game that can bring down the playability for some, Disaster Report offers a truly unique experience. You play Keith Helm, a journalist heading toward his new job on Stiver Island, a manmade island out in some bay off the coast of Japan. On his way toward the centre of the city, however, the entire island is rocked by an earthquake originating from the island itself. Upon waking up, Keith must do his best to navigate the crippled city in an attempt to survive and be rescued. Gameplay is centered around the old-school styled survival-horror games like Silent Hill and Resident Evil, without all the zombies and bizarre creatures trying to take a bite out of you. Instead of fending off mutant creatures, you spend your time solving puzzles to go about navigating the destroyed landscape of Capital City. You encounter several other survivors along your journey, and you are charged with taking care of them. The main difficulty in your survival comes from the constant demand of water. You must consistently drink water to maintain your hydration meter - if you get too thirsty, you lose mobility, making you more prone to being squashed by falling debris or buildings during the constant aftershocks that rock the city. When those quakes do shake the city, your only essential defense is good ol' fashioned duck and cover; fail to duck, and you're likely to get covered in rubble. There are two modes of story to play, following one of two survivors throughout the city. You're free to follow Karen Morris to search for her puppy that she got separated from, or to aid Kelly Austin in finding her younger brother Jason, who got lost during the chaos of the quake. Karen seems a bit maniacal about finding her puppy, so Kelly seems to be the more sane option; however, both sides of the story offer a unique perspective on events, and different puzzles to solve, as well as different areas of the dilapidated island to navigate. There is hardly any music in the game, leaving you to the lonely trotting of the characters footsteps. Some of the sound is a bit shoddy, reflecting the meagerness of the game's development. However, when the quakes begin to rock the island, the sound brings everything to life; the sounds of twisting, turning metal, horrific pounds, and earth shaking rumbles really brings a lot of immersion to the game. Most of the dialogue between characters has voice over, and while it's not always the best acting you'll ever encounter, most is presented with a sense of authenticity and believability. It's not the best game. That much should be said from the start. It has major imperfections, between the visuals and quaint voice-acting. However, Disaster Report offers a unique blend of survival gaming that no other game has really ever matched. The story isn't the most fantastic, and gets a little silly at times (and excessively melodramatic near the end). Yet it remains solid, and enjoyable the whole way through; there is enough differentiation in the gameplay to keep players intrigued, and the ability to collect novelty compasses strewn about the city, and the challenge of unlocking all the different endings, the game boasts a slight replay value. The two difficulties offered are normal and hard - the only difference being that hard cuts your hydration bar by half, making things more cumbersome than difficult; on normal mode, your character is a camel in the Sahara, while on hard, Keith dehydrates faster than someone who just downed an entire salt shaker.

    Again, it's by no means perfect. But that certainly doesn't lower the intrigue in this hidden little gem. In this day and age of commercialism in the gaming industry, games that try to go against the grain are rare. Disaster Report is one of those rarities. Are such inventive, unique games always major successes? No, and Disaster Report is an example of such a game. But such experimentation with gaming should definitely be hailed. Thus, Disaster Report - though quaint - remains a fun, intriguing game that's worth a playthru or two by those dedicated PS2 users that remain fixated to their slowly outdated console.    … Expand
  6. dorohedorofan90
    Jan 23, 2022
    8
    Un juego excelente que se desarrolla en un mundo arrasado por inundaciones, donde nuestro mayor enemigo es el clima y la naturaleza. AUn juego excelente que se desarrolla en un mundo arrasado por inundaciones, donde nuestro mayor enemigo es el clima y la naturaleza. A diferencia de juegos donde nos atacan zombies o tenemos arsenales de armas para acabar con nuestros enemigos, tendremos que usar nuestro ingenio para avanzar mientras contemplamos un mundo devastado en ruinas, donde solo unos pocos supervivientes nos acompañara en este breve trayecto que en muchos aspectos puede recordar a "The Last of Us" por tener que sobrevivir con escasos recursos. Un juego diferente que no tiene porque gustar a todo tipo de públicos, pero que refleja uno de los fenómenos naturales que más aterra en Japon. Todavía pendiente de jugar su secuela que parece superar todo lo establecido en el original. No es un juego perfecto, pero no tiene desperdicio alguno.… Expand
  7. Dengiz
    Jun 20, 2021
    7
    Bad game. Only a bad game. Cant say nothing about this. Only nothing but a trash game
  8. frederik1478
    May 22, 2023
    5
    Do you want to play a really interesting PlayStation 2 games from those days where weird Japanese games for all over the place that this isDo you want to play a really interesting PlayStation 2 games from those days where weird Japanese games for all over the place that this is the game for you and bad voice acting.

    This is a game full of charm and it's place like nothing. I've tried before which is why this is a very consuming game to play.

    It took me 4 hours and 20 minutes and I was in to change all the way through so please play it.    … Expand

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