EOE: Eve of Extinction

"Eidos, Don't Fail Me Now"

Eve of Extinction [EOE] is a beat-em-up from the people at Eidos and Yukes. Eidos, well known for series such as Kain, Laura Croft, and Thief. They've had their own share of great and terrible games. This, unfortunately, is a terrible game.
Graphics- 3
EOE has some awful graphics. The fog is out of control in too many places and you can't tell whether he's holding a sword or a letter opener. This would have been worst than Superman 64 if it wasn't for the system itself. The textures alone makes the game look like a shriveled up comic book. So jaggie that you swore it was Giants. The sky looks fake that doesn't fit well with the environment, which looks like ass creame, too. Just terrible.
Sound- 4
Unless you like sound of ''Ughs'' and ''Ahs,'' turn the sound down and turn on the radio. You can only go oh so far until you want to snap the game in two [which I highly recommend]. The same sound of footsteps also make you so irritated that you'd only hope that you're playing Superman 64 so you don't have to walk. The music just about bits too. You fell so much better even if Alaniss Morsette came on the radio. Then you can make fun of her voice and the sound.
Controls- 6
The best category yet, and it's still mediocre. The controls are what you expect: X is attack, Square is jump/recover, O is attack, Triangle is Legacy action [uses your weapon to your advantage instead of fighting], L1 and R1 changes weapons, L2 blocks, and R2 changes the camera behind you. The controls are average but don't respond well. You've got a better grip in Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball, and it's not the controller. It takes a while for the person to stop attacking and then try to attack the right person. To slow.
Gameplay- 2
I hate this game. It's too boring. You get a weapon, run around, press X, press X, press X, pick up item, walk around, get lost, find enemy, press X, press X, watch cutscene, put crate here, press X... Get used to this, it's the game. It's got only 10 weapons, 7 levels [thank God] but ''1 chance to save Humanity.'' If it was me that had to do it everyone would be dead. I'd be like ''this sucks, looks like everyone's dead. At least I don't have to play it anymore.''

Overall- 3
The most fun out of this game is watching it burn in my fireplace. The game is in no way comparable to those such as Final Fight, Streets of Rage, and other games. Sure it is exploring, but it's still as straight forward as side-scrollers. Saying that this game is OK is over rating it. For the sake of everyone, do not buy this game.

Rent, buy, or avoid: Avoid at all costs. Unless you want an expensive coaster, or a Frisbee, otherwise stay away.

Reviewer's Score: 3/10, Originally Posted: 03/11/03, Updated 03/11/03