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Exhumed is an FPS game with
a unique twist. The game takes place in Egypt. In this
review I will be covering the games aspects such as the
game-play, music, graphics and more.
So lets begin.
Story
The basic story of the game
is that something has been happening in Egypt. There are
Reports of some strange hostile forces killing people
and wreaking havoc. Many Special Forces were sent in but
none ever returned. You just happen to be one of the
best operatives the world has to offer and have been
selected to go in and find out what’s going on. As you
arrive your helicopter is shot down and you barely
escape alive. With no contact with the outside world or
any way to escape you step forward into Egypt and your
adventure begins…
Not a bad story over all
especially for it’s time.
Game-Play
Exhumed has some amazing
game-play for its time and has many great features which
also made it unique and fun. Just like your average FPS
game it involved exploring levels and collecting
weapons, ammo and health. You also have to collect
special items which grant you great powers from the
Egyptian gods. Such as sandals of a pharaoh would allow
you to jump higher than normal, anklets which allow you
to walk over surfaces which would normally kill you
instantly etc.
This adds a whole new level
of fun to the game. Rather than just running and gunning
everything from point A to point B, Exhumed allows you
to explore and find items and secrets. There are hidden
rooms, hidden items and the game has a lot of replay
value.
The game is also very large.
The game has around about 20 levels which are huge and
range from old tombs to mines, Egyptian cities and even
volcanoes. Each level has great layouts and designs. The
game never looks or feels repetitive.
There are also several
weapons to collect such as pistols, machine guns and
grenades. The game also has many original weapons such
as a manacle which allows you to shoot our thunder to
make enemies literally explode into pieces.
There are many different
types of enemies too, from your average little spiders,
wasps and other pests to mummies and demons. There is a
large range and each with its own unique attacks to keep
you on your toes.
So overall there is a lot
regarding the game-play of Exhumed. There is even more
than what I have said here but that’s because I don’t
want to spoil the game.
Graphics
This is another area where
Exhumed excels. Being one of the first few FPS games
released on consoles this really does push such amazing
graphical prowess out. It was even on par with the top
PC FPS games back then.
The game uses it’s own
engine called the “Slave Driver” engine which was based
from the BUILD engine.
The game uses large 3D
levels and uses 2D sprites for items, enemies and so
forth. The graphics are very colourful and also set the
mood very well for the game.
Some of the great features
of the games graphical engine was dynamic lighting
effects. This was deffinately showcasing the Saturns
amazing and under-rated power. If there was explosions
or fireballs etc the area around it would light up
accordingly. Check the screenshots for examples of how
awesome it looks.
The framerate is also solid
but you can experience VERY LITTLE slowdown at points
but with such incredible graphics and things going on
it’s no surprise!
Not much else to say
regarding this area but it is deffinately one of the
best looking games ever made on the Saturn or even any
other console at the time.
Sound
Ahh the sound and music of
Exhumed…
The music is definitely some
of the best game music I have heard. It uses the eastern
sound and Egyptian kind of theme to it which fits the
game well. It’s quite hard to explain but the music is
absolutely fantastic and very enjoyable to listen to
while playing.
The sound effects are also
very good too and fit the games feel perfectly.
Closing Comments
Well
Exhumed is a solid title. Amazing gameplay, graphics and
just so original. If you are a fan of FPS or are looking
for something different and fun just get it. This game
should NEVER be left out of ANY Saturn owner’s
collection.
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