CyClone Gameplay

Описание: We find an unusual arcade and original enough for the dates it was published. In fact, one of the Cyclones is more interesting titles that Raven Software has been developed.

The game's story is easily summarized. The Earth has been, once again, devastated by alien invaders. Here, without thinking twice, took samples of human tissues and used to create genetically an army of mighty warriors: the Cyclones, this imposing name comes from Cybernetic Clones. The situation for earth resistance has become desperate ... and here we come. Tucked into the skin of Havoc, a cybernetic soldier, we must face them and execute challenging missions in our control.

Perhaps most remarkable was his novel Cyclones control system. When was released in November 1994, how many first-person arcade were handled with keyboard and mouse? The only example I can think of is System Shock, though the title of Looking Glass Studios was more than just a FPS. This will guide your character using the keys, and we will use the mouse to control a pointer which select objects, triggers, etc.. This action makes the Cyclones a little more complicated than the typical arcade, but also gives us greater freedom of movement.

The news does not end here ... In Cyclones can look up and down, or jump-necessary in some levels. Likewise, we have an inventory, which gives us the possibility to use objects at will and support that we will be collecting for the stage. These are details that do not surprise anyone today, but then were not very visible in the genre.

The graphics do not look bad. Like almost all works of Raven, Cyclones have a well-crafted textures and sprites, in this respect, the most important is our arms, looking very realistic. The game engine distantly recalls the Rise of the Triad, with its ninety-degree angles, although it is much more versatile and incorporates many special effects, flashing lights, translucent textures, 3D models rudimentary ...-.

However, the success of this title was very discreet. In fact, with Doom and Doom 2 still in full force was difficult to succeed. And Cyclones has its attraction, but nowhere near crazy action offers the classic id Software. In addition, the difficulty is worth taking into account, and its development at times is somewhat monotonous.

Still, this arcade is among the best were published in 1994 and worth a try. And by the way, has more merit and personality Raven other creations, such as the famous Heretic.