Kurt is Tiger. ( I couldn't resist!) (MDK (PC))

Member Name: mohan

Product:	MDK (PC)
Date:	07/09/00 (16 review reads)
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Advantages: Original, Quirky, enjoyable

Disadvantages: control system can be a pain at times

MDK comes from that stable of all things different- Shiny entertainment. Dave Perry and his mates designed this startlingly original shoot-em-up cum puzzle solving adventure and it still looks fresh. ( In the gaming world even 2-3 years can be eons!)

What stands out is the graphics design: both Kurt ( the hero) and the world he brings to chaos are rendered in a original and stunning way. The colours, the looming translucent buildings, the enemy robots, the arsenal of weapons all have been artworked and conceived well.

The Gameplay was original at the time of release: the sniper scope was innovative and hasn't been done this well before ( since then Games like Goldeneye and Perfect dark have stolen the march). What is hilarious is the way the enemy robots taunt you when you view them through the scope: some even dance about and expose their bottoms. So it is all the more satisfying when you take that headshot- wipes the smirk clean off their metal faces!

Kurt can jump, run, and glide from a higher level using a built in mech wing. This allows you to reach areas you normally don't think possible. There are grenades to chuck and much advanced weaponry to gather all through the way. The learning curve is gentle and the game hugely enjoyable. I must also mention the groovy music track and the sound effects.

The control system can be sometimes a pain. The puzzles aren't too difficult and all in all it is very playable. There is a lot of stealth and cunning involved-- so you really have to think before you go in with all guns blazing.

Quirky, funny, MDK is definitely one to pick up.

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