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Review of Crime Crackers on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Dec 1994
Cover image of Crime Crackers on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 5.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 03 Dec 1994
Genre: Action role-playing, First-person shooter
Developer: Media.Vision
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Introduction

Remember the 90s? When the biggest worries were whether your Tamagotchi was still alive and not sticking a pencil in the CD player? Enter 'Crime Crackers', a true relic of that era and a unique blending of genres that makes you wonder if the designers had too much coffee or not enough sanity. Released exclusively in Japan on the PlayStation, this game is like a cosmic rollercoaster-not all the loops make sense, but boy, they'll get your heart racing!

Gameplay

'Crime Crackers' throws you into the role of a bounty hunter aboard the delightfully named Pink Dolphin starship. The setup is simple: pick one of three characters to tackle maze-like environments, defeating enemies like a cosmic gladiator in a game decidedly not for the faint of heart-or for those who enjoy clarity in their game mechanics. You have Emilia, our enthusiastic leader who wields weak handguns, Dolan, who feels more like a tank with his heavy artillery, and Leeza, who thinks that bringing a sword to a gunfight is a clever idea. Spoiler: it's not. Each character has their own quirky health bar dynamics, and to keep things interesting, you can rotate between them faster than you can remember their names! But can they defeat the bosses waiting at the end? Well, let's just say they have a better shot than your grandma trying to text on a smartphone.

Graphics

Visually, 'Crime Crackers' might not win any awards unless the category is 'Most Likely to Confuse Grandparents'. With its primitive 3D graphics-think a low-resolution wallpaper from the early days of the internet-the game tries to capture the sci-fi essence through some strangely cute anime aesthetics. It's like watching a grindhouse movie where characters have doilies glued to their spacesuits. While it may not be breathtaking, it does offer a certain nostalgic charm that's sure to evoke memories... or trauma. Your choice!

Conclusion

'Crime Crackers' is one of those games you won't forget-mostly because you'll definitely talk about it at parties, presumably while gesturing wildly and trying to explain how a gun-toting dragon and a girl named Leeza are helping you save the universe. It garners mixed reviews; some love the hybrid gameplay while others wonder if they just had a bad burrito before playing. As you steer your way through the travesty and triumph of defeating intergalactic baddies in an absurd universe, remember: in the end, 'Crime Crackers' isn't just a game, it's an experience. One star out of a million might be better, but hey, we'll take it. Plus, who doesn't love a game with bunny-eared characters? Crime Crackers will have you laughing, questioning your choices, and maybe even secretly enjoying every minute of it. If not, well, there are always new games to try out. Good luck with your next endeavor.

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