Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico

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  • Summary: 1989: Deep in the heart of the Mexican jungle, undercover agent Ernesto Cruz blasts his way through an armed militia to board a DEA plane bound for home. He never made it, the victim of an alleged 'overdose'. Present Day: After uncovering new evidence, Ernesto's son, Ramiro is set free from1989: Deep in the heart of the Mexican jungle, undercover agent Ernesto Cruz blasts his way through an armed militia to board a DEA plane bound for home. He never made it, the victim of an alleged 'overdose'. Present Day: After uncovering new evidence, Ernesto's son, Ramiro is set free from jail to join his twin brother Tommy, on the trail of their father’s killer as they go on a super-cool, tequila fuelled rampage through Mexico’s gun-toting, drug-pushing underworld. Features: A Rich storyline taking the player through 18 different environments, from the seedy red light district of Los Toros, to the depths of the Mexican desert. A free-style combat and stunt system to take down your enemy with more outrageous moves than you can shake a hot chilli at. Cutting edge soundtrack featuring Molotov, Delinquent Habits, Control Machete. [SCi Games]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Cheat Code Central
    95
    A darn good adventure and one that should be taken by every serious gamer. It may not take the place of any "Grand Theft Auto" game but it could certainly hold its own against "Max Payne."
  2. Worth Playing
    89
    Total Overdose doesn't do much that's new or innovative, but what it does drips with so much style that you can't stay away.
  3. Times Online
    80
    Total Overdose does not boast the richest and silkiest of graphics, yet it does have 20 levels of gameplay with an appropriate B-movie feel. Although the game’s longevity may be in doubt, its ability to engross is assured.
  4. Computer Gaming World
    70
    A cheese-filled jalapeno of action. [Jan 2005, p.98]
  5. Total Video Games
    70
    Its repetitive structure and bland storyline creates a somewhat shallow experience, yet at the same time there’s depth to be found in the combo combat system and the many side missions to partake.
  6. Play.tm
    65
    While substandard scripts and voice acting can be forgiven, when someone pays upwards of £30 for a game lasting ten hours maximum they do not expect to be faced with fiddly controls or to be confused by poorly thought out level structures.
  7. IncGamers
    40
    Total Overdose tries to blend a bunch of different gameplay styles into an over-the-top action game but the final package just comes across as being cheesy and a weak imitator.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. MainMan
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    I totally love this game. It's like Mexican Saints Row combined with Max Payne. It should get -1 point for bad graphics but it's so underratedI totally love this game. It's like Mexican Saints Row combined with Max Payne. It should get -1 point for bad graphics but it's so underrated and forgotten yet so much fun I'm giving it 10/10
    It also has one of the best soundtracks in history.    … Expand
  2. DeviantUnknown
    Sep 27, 2005
    10
    Ahhaha, fun as hell, worthy of a 10/10 mainly cause its just so fun, shooting, killing, mameing crazy littles, going into Day Of The Dead Ahhaha, fun as hell, worthy of a 10/10 mainly cause its just so fun, shooting, killing, mameing crazy littles, going into Day Of The Dead mode is a joy in itself. Perfect for hte genre.… Expand
  4. DanielN
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Game is great and all, Story is just perfect. I wish there was a remaster for that. The only problem is that it's impossible to play at higherGame is great and all, Story is just perfect. I wish there was a remaster for that. The only problem is that it's impossible to play at higher resolution than 720p.… Expand
  5. HenryR.
    Oct 3, 2005
    8
    Whilst not as polished as GTA, I found this game unadulterated fun. The setting and music complement the style of play and though not long, Whilst not as polished as GTA, I found this game unadulterated fun. The setting and music complement the style of play and though not long, kept me interested throughout.… Expand
  6. foxed
    Dec 23, 2020
    7
    This game is too funny but the graphics and story is not good too much. gameplay is really good i liked and the games musics are awesome
  7. Raptor_1
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    One of the first games i ever played.Pretty fun(the driving,the combat which is similar to Max Payne's)
    Well like every other game it has    One of the first games i ever played.Pretty fun(the driving,the combat which is similar to Max Payne's)
    Well like every other game it has it's lows, and they are noticeable - most of the boring missions, the graphics and the physics. Overall it's a pretty fun game, do not expect it being complete like a GTA game though.    … Expand
  8. JohnD.
    Oct 10, 2005
    0
    Stinker. Worst graphics I ever saw, repetitive action and a plethora of bugs.

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