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Review of C-12: Final Resistance on PlayStation

by Chucky Chucky photo Dec 1998
Cover image of C-12: Final Resistance on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 6.3
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 09 Dec 1998
Genre: Third-person shooter
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Introduction

In a world where aliens have the audacity to invade Earth for our carbon like it's a never-ending buffet, C-12: Final Resistance throws you into the shoes of Lieutenant Riley Vaughan, our cybernetic protagonist who seems way too chill about the entire alien takeover. It's like if Captain America decided to fight crime while sipping a margarita. Welcome to the futuristic world where aliens look like they walked off a cosplay stage-let's just say the game's aesthetic is what you could call, an acquired taste.

Gameplay

The gameplay can be described as a rollercoaster through cliché town. As Riley, you will traverse ruined cities like it's a scenic tour, except the tour guides are hostile cyborgs and pesky aliens. Think of it as a scavenger hunt where the prizes are bullets and more explosives than a 4th of July celebration. Missions involve key collecting, which is just elegant code for 'smack down a bunch of aliens and take their keys.' There's running, shooting, and the oddly engrossing challenge of avoiding unintentional hypocrisy when you fight cyborgs as a 'cybernetic human.' No one's confused here, right? Just me? Good.

Graphics

Visually, C-12 manages to put the 'what happened?' in 'what happened to our understanding of good graphics'. The graphics are reminiscent of early 90s CGI mixed with a sprinkle of 'let's just make it look post-apocalyptic'. Environments are like a neglected playground overrun by angry toddlers armed with plasma weapons, and the character models could easily lead to a game of 'spot the potato'. Yet, in its own derpy way, you can appreciate the effort-it's about as charming as getting a participation ribbon. Just remember: you're playing the PlayStation, not the latest Pixar movie.

Conclusion

C-12: Final Resistance manages to embody the essence of early 2000s gaming nostalgia-gameplay that wanted to be something but fell short, characters that stole everything from sci-fi action flicks, and graphics that could confuse a potato. While critics left mixed reviews-ranging from 'it exists' to 'please never do that again'-there's some undeniable charm in its absurdity. If you enjoy a game that feels like a long-lost relative embarrassing you at a family gathering, then dust off your old PlayStation and give C-12 a shot. Just don't forget the mental health support afterward-after all, fighting cheap-looking aliens can be a traumatic experience.

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