- Publisher: Eidos Interactive
- Release Date: Sep 27, 2005
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The gameplay, the story, the graphics, the music, the voice acting ... it’s all imbued with such a central sense of style that the game just pops.
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If you can look paste the long loading times, then this is an awesome title and definitely recommended.
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It's stupid, it's cliched and you can leave your brain at the door but, when you're having this much fun playing Total Overdose, can you really complain? [PSM2]
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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.
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Players will have seen every reference the game uses, but the ultimate combination is a fun game that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
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Ramiro Cruz is no Max Payne, and he never will be – but if you have ever had even the slightest inkling to visit the dirty side of Mexico, Cruz is one heck of a travel partner.
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The driving and free-roaming elements leave a bit to be desired, but the storyline is a fresh change of pace and the developers got the atmosphere down for the game to a T.
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It's not "GTA4" nor is it trying to be but it does borrow some elements from the game to create one of the cheesiest and most playable games of the year so far, its just not as fully realized as it could have been.
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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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While Total Overdose may not be the most original, deep or serious game to hit a console, the game benefits in many ways from being the exact opposite. Its proven gunplay, in-your-face action and witty sense of style make Total Overdose a game that deserves at least a quick play through.
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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."
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AceGamezA 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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BoomtownAlthough, more often than not, these ‘borrowed’ gameplay elements are poorly implemented and tiresome, there’s a surprising amount of mileage within the game.
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Official Playstation 2 Magazine UKAddictive and action-packed, racking up combo kills creates a twist that will keep pulling you back in for just one more go. [Nov 2006, p.142]
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While Total Overdose won't be revered as a classic for years to come, it is a surprisingly solid game. You'll be sucked in by the game's very fun action sequences and the chance to blow up everything with a well placed flying car is just gosh darn fun.
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While the game is a bit on the linear side and some missions might seem repetitive, there’s action aplenty for those gamers that like their action wild.
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#99 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 41 out of 49
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Mixed: 4 out of 49
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Negative: 4 out of 49
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ChrisM.Jan 23, 2007
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KurtB.Jan 17, 2007Not the best looking game, but loads of fun to play. As said in other reviews, a nice blend of Max Payne and GTA. I like it a lot!
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PsychofantOct 19, 2005Excellent, fun and unpretentious shooter action.