Loaded

"Smash TV goes 32-Bit!"

The Game

Anyone remember the old Smash TV games? Yes, the great overhead style game where you
shoot up as many bad guys as you can. Now a game just like it is now on the Playstation called
Loaded. This is a first generation PSX game, but will that get in the way of this game capitalizing
on Smash TV’s success? Let’s get onto the review to find out.

Graphics

Just think of Super Smash TV for the SNES, but with a bit more polish to the visuals, and that’s
you got here. You have an overhead view for most of game play, and all characters and items on
screen have a simple look to them. All the animations and explosions have a little more flash to
them, and that’s the only detail that’s been improved from enhancing this game from 16-bit to
32-bit. You have to remember though, this is a first generation Playstation game, so don’t expect
to be wowed.

Sound

Don’t expect the sound to be any better either, even though the game is on CD format, that
doesn’t mean too much for this game. All you get for background music is a set of tunes that
sound like they came right out of a broken toilet. The only thing that’s decent in the audio
department is the sound effects, where all the gun fire, bombs, and so on sound the way you want
them to.

Game play

The controls are fairly simple. Since this game came out before there was analog control for the
PSX, you use the control pad to walk around. The game doesn’t make use of even half of the
buttons on the controller, only using the main ones to fire your weapons, and secondary weapons.
The game play is a lot alike Smash TV, where you go around various mazes, shooting up as
many bad guys as possible. Along your way there are power ups to be found to improve your
weapons and score, for one of the six characters in the game.

Replay Value

The game is two player, so you and a friend can team up in this game. The game doesn’t take that
long to beat it; about several hours. So once you beat it, you probably won’t find yourself trying
to play this game all too much in the future.

In Brief

+: Classic Smash TV type action, Can get addicting

-: Simple graphics and sound, not much replay value

The Final Ratings Rundown

Graphics: 5.5
Sound: 4.0
Game play: 6.4
Replay Value: 2.7

Overall: 4.6

Rounded to fit GameFAQs Score: 5

Comments

This game is fun to play for a while, especially when you play with a friend. But after a few
days, you’ll grow tired of it. Just give Loaded a rent if you can still find it, or buy it if you happen
to run across it in the bargain bin.

Reviewer's Score: 5/10, Originally Posted: 11/01/99, Updated 03/21/02