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The is really pretty baaaaaaaad. I mean, Steve was always quick to admit that he was never a GREAT actor but I always thought he was pretty good, but honestly - with dialogue like this, what was he supposed to do? When I first heard of this, I thought it was a pilot for a film, but it's the first of what would have been 13 episodes of a serial. What makes this even peculiar was that its producers wanted to make a classic, old-fashioned serial for TV, complete with cliffhanger endings, only they were shooting for a time slot of just 15 minutes (!) and so the leftover we have is just 12 minutes or so. This is it unfortunately, and so we will never EVER know what happens next as this was the only episode actually filmed, because they lacked the funding to make any more of this. So that's it. Conclusion - It's fun to watch, though, even if Steve swings from a vine that looks suspiciously like a rope. I just wonder how the rest of the story would have turned out .... Worth watching only just for the great Steve Reeves.

Ground Zero Texas is a full-motion-video (FMV) shoot-'em up, that was released by Digital Pictures originally for the Sega CD/Mega CD. There is plenty of full-motion video footage in this game, so if you like these type of games then you are half way to liking this game. The other half is a shooting type gallery game, and it's also critical that you're at the right place at the right time, for the moments where you need to save people. It's a pretty fun game, and it feels like you're in some kind of old B-movie. They really took care in supplying plenty of fmv game fillers to build up the story and get your adrenaline pumping. Some people might not like this game because of the limited game play and just shooting things on screen. But i don't know what these people are expecting, this is an interactive game that uses your participation, that's what it is. Overall i think it's great for an Fmv type game, it's also one of my favorites. Conclusion - Ground Zero Texas is a cool fmv game, So if you enjoy these type of games, then be sure to add this to your collection!

Midnight Raiders is an Interactive movie game in which you shoot targets to continue the video and progress through the game. The player starts off shooting as an Apache Helicopter, then later operates on foot and then in a jeep. "Midnight Raiders" follows a somewhat similar style to "Tomcat Alley"'s gameplay but it simply isn't as fast. But that game is a few steps better than this and a little more interesting. "Midnight Raiders" is under the impression that its a Hollywood blockbuster movie/game - this aspect is amusing in its own right. The best part of this game is the explosive military archival footage that you're awarded with if you hit a target correctly, if you can that it. Conclusion - "Midnight Raiders" is an Okay game to play atleast once.

Supreme Warrior is a Full Motion Video game that was released by Digital Pictures responsible for other titles within the same genre, for CD based consoles ( 3DO, Sega CD, PC, etc ) that combines elements of combat and interactive film. Supreme Warrior managed to combine interactivity with full-motion video. Overall, it was an interesting concept. But, the technological capabilities at the time were still a bit primitive for the most part. Because of this, the graphics were good but not great. At the same time, it is understandable. The game play is rather interesting in Supreme Warrior that it consists of digitized video with interactive elements. At many points during the video, you can unleash a punch, kick, or block. If your timing is correct, you inflict damage on your opponent. If you timing is off, your opponent hurts you. This is a fighting game that is played in first-person view. I found the game play to be a little tricky, cause the game was set at a high difficulty level for some reason, and you need to be really patient. It takes some time getting used to, but if you have the patience to continue playing, Supreme Warrior is a good game that delivers what it promises, action and an interesting environment for those who like history because the game takes place in sixteenth century China, where the player character is tasked with protecting half of a magical mask. The wearer of this mask will be granted untold power. The villainous Fang Tu has the other half of the mask, and wants the player character's half. I have seen and played just about every version from Sega CD, 32XCD, the 3DO, the PC, and the Apple Macintosh, and i found that the best response time when you would execute a move came from the Sega Cd and 32X Versions, while the 3DO had better graphics, the response time was slow for some reason. Never the less the game play was rather interesting on all the versions and also the footage differed too. Supreme Warrior was filmed on Shaw Brothers Studio sets in Hong Kong and some major talent was brought in for the martial arts scenes such as Richard Norton and Vivian Wu. The story is pretty simple, something you would expect from your typical martial arts B movie. Conclusion - Supreme Warrior is a game that tests out a variety of interesting concepts. In a sense, this could be considered a classic some day. If you want to play something original, and you enjoy Fmv games then, check out Supreme Warrior.

(This review is based on the Sega Saturn Console) Cyberia is set in a cyberpunk universe and has a unique mix of the puzzle-adventure and on-rails 3D shooter style game. This game is far from perfect, but it is a gem from my childhood. Controls are not the best, movement is based on a point-to-point system and this can lead to heading the wrong way when in a potentially dangerous situation, but the rail shooter portions of the game are quite entertaining. Cyberia is a mixed bag and certainly not for anybody, but for those that can overlook some of its issues and its challenging difficulty level you will find a unique and enjoyable experience.

Surgical Strike is a full motion video game that was released for the Sega CD and Sega 32X CD, where the objective is simply to control a hovercraft and maneuver it around a war torn city. You must search out and destroy key enemy emplacements on the map, all while conserving your ammo and trying to avoid destruction. You have to be conservative on your ammo, but if you plan out the right course this is also no problem. The end of each level consists of finding a final target then confronting the mad terrorist. The only complaint I have about the gameplay is that there is no save feature. There should have been some save points or something through out the game. But anyway, play this game on an emulator and that problem is fixed up. It's not an easy game, but once you get the hang of it, it's a BLAST to play and driving around everywhere blowing things up, is really fun. Conclusion - This game is a great addition to the Sega CD and Sega 32X CD, and now thanks to the beauty of emulators you can play this game on your computer instead of your Sega CD.

Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine is a game published and developed by Rocket Science Games for the Sega CD in 1994 and MS-DOS PC computers in 1995. Lately I've been exploring the world of full motion video gaming on some of the classic CD consoles from the 90's. So if you like Full Motion Video games like i do then you might enjoy this game. The plot of the game is to have Tully Bodine, who has agreed to escort contraband camels for big cash. However, he has to avoid the police in the process. The game play mainly consists of the player trying to steer clear of accidents and the police, and shoot down enemies and creatures, the gameplay is similar to "Sewer Shark. The goal is to get the camels to their destination. It is basic on-rails stuff where each level has a slight variation, but mostly it remains the same. This is one of the more interesting and tolerable FMV games on the Sega CD, Loadstar has acting that actually isn't bad and gameplay that's actually functional, but the game is significantly downgraded from its PC counterpart. The PC version has better visuals. I have played both versions, the Sega CD and the PC version and basically the game play is the same except that the Sega-CD version of this game is missing the final level of the PC Dos version, other then that it's the same. The only problem i found was that the three main levels, are fairly long and repetitive but nonetheless the game's production values make it above average, and it is "fast, fun, and addictive". The game also stars two respectable acting talents, Ned Beatty and Barry Primus as the two main characters, they carry their parts quite well, so they were always great to watch, even after having to watch them several times over when I died so much. The retail box billed the game as "the first episode in the epic story of Tully Bodine." The second episode, entitled "Loadstar II: Showdown on Phobos," was cancelled and never made. Conclusion - If you've played and enjoyed Sewer Shark on 3DO or Sega CD, then why don't you try Rocket Science Games' first PC title, "Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine, who knows you might like it. I know i did.

Tomcat Alley is an interactive movie FMV video game developed by The Code Monkeys for Sega CD. It was the first Sega CD game to feature extensive full screen, full motion video. It was later brought in an updated form to Windows-based PCs. A 32X version was also in development, but never released. In this interactive Full Motion Video game, you're in the backseat of a F-14 Tomcat making rapid decisions to survive in the sky. The game has quite a bit of variety as well, not only do you get the standard dogfights, but there are also a few bombing missions to complete.The bombs need precision placement, which might discourage some from persevering. The players who tough it out will enjoy a deep satisfaction of a "Mission Accomplished." This game is short and sweet, yet brilliant and innovative even by today's standards. If you own a Sega CD or a PC and have never experienced Tomcat Alley, then take my advice and check this game out. You do have limited control over the gameplay and there's a fair bit of trial and error but it's extremely well produced and has an addictive quality that rewards patient gamers. Conclusion - Finally, the game is just plain fun. Blowing up planes is quite enjoyable. Even evading a MIG on your tail can be fun (as long as you don't die as a result). Overall, this game is worth checking out.

Prize Fighter is a boxing video game developed by Digital Pictures and released by Sega for its Sega CD in 1993. Like other Digital Pictures titles, it is an interactive movie utilizing full motion video. As far as i know it was never released for any other system except Sega CD. Played entirely from a first-person perspective, the game casts players as an upstart boxer known as "The Kid", who must fight a series of opponents (played by Jimmy Nickerson, Manny Perry, Billy Lucas and Ben Bray and win the championship. This is one of the first games i got when i got my Sega CD system back in the 1990's and i still play it occasionally up to this day. It's lots of fun once you get the hang of it and it also has a training mode that shows arrows on the screen to help you along the way. During matches, players punch and block to defeat the opponent, each of whom has a different style. Between fights, cut scenes play in which your approached by various people who look up to you, to gangsters who want you to intentionally lose a fight. In the end is this a great game? Maybe, for me anyway cause i love Full Motion Video games, whether they are good or bad. I like Prize Fighter but the fighting can be frustrating for some, especially if you don't add the arrows. Another issue is you need to power up your fighter before you can take on your next opponent. If you don't they will destroy you without questions. The cut scenes are good and the story is interesting which makes you want to fight and continue.. Sure it could have had better graphics, better playability, more fighters, but overall it's still good and if you like FMV games then give it a go.

Corpse Killer is a full-motion-video (FMV) shoot-'em up. Well I'm a big fan of full-motion video games, like Double Switch or Ground Zero Texas. So when it came to sitting down with Corpse Killer, naturally I knew i was going to like it. There is plenty of full-motion video footage in this game, so if you like campy, bad B-movies, you are half way to liking this game. Unfortunately, you also have to be the type of person who likes shooters of the Virtually mindless variety in order to get the last half of the way there. Many people might not like this game because of the limited game play and just shooting things on screen. So i don't know what these people are expecting, this is an interactive game that uses your participation, that's what it is. But any way i thought that Corpse Killer gives you a good dose of "multi-media" without ruining the game play, and it's exciting when zombies are flying at you from every direction, So I found myself strangely drawn into the world of gunning down zombies. I have played the Sega CD, Sega 32x CD, Panasonic 3DO and Sega Saturn versions and have completed the game numerous times and still enjoy the game even now. But the best versions are on the 3DO and Sega Saturn cause the video quality is better and also the Saturn version has a few different features, including extra power-ups and additional enemy footage. The game plays out like a B- horror zombie film with rail gun shooting randomly put in, So If you like killing zombies, cheesy old B movies, cheesy acting, and real actors in your game, Corpse Killer is a game you just can't pass up! Conclusion - If you enjoy FMV type games, then be sure to add this to your collection!