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Review of Mad Dog McCree on PS3

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2013
Cover image of Mad Dog McCree on PS3
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 22 Jan 2013
Genre: Interactive Movie, Light Gun Shooter
Developer: American Laser Games
Publisher: Digital Leisure

Introduction

If you've ever wanted to blast away dastardly outlaws while sipping on a soda and shouting 'Yeehaw!' from the comfort of your living room, look no further than *Mad Dog McCree*. This gem of the 90s-now with a fresh coat of PS3 paint-sends players into the wild west to rescue a kidnapped mayor's daughter, proving once and for all that the only thing more dangerous than a six-shooter is a poorly thought-out plot. Pack your best cowboy hat, because it's time to ride into the sunset or crash your horse into a cactus!

Gameplay

Get ready to channel your inner cowboy as you step into the dusty boots of a nameless hero, known only as the 'Stranger.' Your mission? Take down the infamous *Mad Dog McCree* and save the day! The gameplay is a mix between shooting enemies before they shoot you, while being careful not to accidentally ventilate the innocents milling around. Picture this: a good old-fashioned showdown with a bunch of wannabe gunslingers where your thumb is the only thing protecting you from losing massively in the quick-draw contests. Miss your shot, and the game's resident doctor will give you a side-eye that says, 'Seriously? You shot the mayor's dog?' Talk about a guilt trip! The game shrinks you down to a light-gun-wielding hero in a series of segments that keep you engaged as you reload your virtual six-shooter. The graphical showcase involves shooting outlaws, saving townsfolk, and navigating through high-stakes quick-draw duels-thankfully there are no real consequences if you don't make it. Besides that, you can crank up the difficulty to ensure every successive run feels like your own personal *Mad Max* movie minus the post-apocalyptic vibe. The game nails the nostalgia of yesteryear, and you might just find yourself humming the old-timey soundtrack as you rack up the kills (or the innocent bystander casualties. Oops!).

Graphics

Here's where things get both dazzling and, at times, hilarious. The graphics of *Mad Dog McCree* on PS3 take you back to the era when live-action was heady magic. You'll see a bit of film grain, and the acting is similarly charming yet cringe-inducing; credit goes to the local actors who transformed into characters all too familiar in classic westerns. Since this is a remaster, you can expect the visuals to be as clean as the east side of a tumbleweed-as in, it's still a bit dusty. The game straddles that line between 'Who thought this was art?' and 'Isn't this just the best thing ever?' If you've ever wanted to witness the classic scenario of low-budget indie production combined with just enough charm to be captivating, then you'll be in for a treat. Each frame has a certain whimsical feel, pulling you into a time where the wild west was depicted through green-tinted lenses and dramatic enthusiasm! Who wants realism anyway?

Conclusion

*Mad Dog McCree* is a wonderfully chaotic experience that might not win any awards for groundbreaking storytelling or graphics but certainly manages to deliver heaps of enjoyment and nostalgia. It blends the past with the present like a cowboy-style smoothie. Whether you're in for the classic gameplay or simply want to chuckle at the absurdity of it all, *Mad Dog McCree* fits right in alongside your collection of beloved retro titles. If you have a couple of friends over, it becomes a lively showdown as everyone takes turns trying to pull off the coolest shots to save the town or, at the very least, not shoot the local banker. So saddle up, dust off that old light gun, and prepare for some wildly bad acting and that sweet satisfaction that only comes from being a digital gunslinger-just don't shoot Fido by accident!

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