Whiplash

 PlayStation 2
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  • Summary: Whiplash features a shackled animal duo on a mission to escape and sabotage an evil animal product-testing corporation. Providing a groundbreaking approach to the character-based action genre, Whiplash combines a unique "chain" gameplay mechanic with in-depth enemy and environmentWhiplash features a shackled animal duo on a mission to escape and sabotage an evil animal product-testing corporation. Providing a groundbreaking approach to the character-based action genre, Whiplash combines a unique "chain" gameplay mechanic with in-depth enemy and environment interaction, rich combat and slapstick humor. The result is an engaging game where player choice triggers an unscripted chain of chaotic, humorous events. [Eidos Interactive]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. GamePro
    90
    Filled with enough chaos and wicked humor to forgive the slight reliance on platform clichés, Whiplash really is a hell of a game. With a little more polish before release, this game could have been a true masterpiece.
  2. Yahoo!
    80
    Whiplash's style takes it a long way; hell, any title with the power to make PETA smile and fume at the same time has got something going.
  3. VideoGamesLife
    72
    It hits the nail on the head in terms of entertainment. It may be very familiar, it may not be the best of its genre, but it is excellent mindless fun.
  4. TotalGames.net
    67
    Lead characters aside, another element that makes Whiplash so amusing is Genron itself. Although animal testing is hardly a subject to be laughed at, the game gets away with making fun of it because it's the humans themselves that are portrayed as being dumb animals.
  5. GameSpot
    64
    Unfortunately, humor is the only thing Whiplash seems to really nail, and chuckles alone aren't enough to carry an entire game.
  6. GameSpy
    60
    While this is certainly not a huge title and there's little innovation, I must admit I enjoyed it.
  7. Game Informer
    40
    Eidos has produced a turd of such magnitude that there is no adjective to describe my overwhelming distaste for this game and many of the things it stands for. [Jan 2004, p.134]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. EricHarmon
    Dec 18, 2016
    10
    One of the most underrated platforming games of all time. really deserves more love than it gets. The gameplay is fun, the two main charactersOne of the most underrated platforming games of all time. really deserves more love than it gets. The gameplay is fun, the two main characters are an entertaining duo. although i remember little of what the game was like, when i first played it i do remember it being great. i wish they would do a sequel or at least remaster or rerelease the game for newer consoles. :(… Expand
  2. VincentL.
    Nov 28, 2003
    10
    It was so much fun, the humor is what made the game so great, an abslolute game that you have to buy!!!
  4. CordogerL.
    Oct 16, 2003
    10
    Awesome.
  5. ChaseF.
    Jan 17, 2004
    10
    I love this game, just enugh chalenge to keep you captivated but its not overwelming.
  6. AaronC.
    Jan 1, 2004
    9
    These guys r such funny idiots.
  7. JayC.
    Jan 20, 2004
    9
    Simply enjoyable. The rabbit on a chain weapon works surprisingly well! The targeting is very intuitive, and works fluidly. Speaking of Simply enjoyable. The rabbit on a chain weapon works surprisingly well! The targeting is very intuitive, and works fluidly. Speaking of fluids, I nearly wet myself at the sight of the rabbit smashing into everything. If I could rename this game I would call it Mayhem. Whiplash doesn't seem as appropriate as it only describes one small aspect of the game. I used to love breaking stuff when I was a kid... This game makes it fun. At first your only weapon is a rabbit on a chain, but very soon, things heat up (pun). My favorite power up of all is the electro-bunny. The rabbit gets all charged up and zaps anything near it, which in turn zaps anything near that, which zaps anything near that! Spanx (the weasel) can literally hit one enemy in a room, and watch the entire room light up as machines, enemies, and robots get electrocuted for the next minute or so- genius. Sound effects sound just like any cartoon on network tele. No complaints there. The graphics are a bit gritty, but it doesn't get in the way. In fact, it enhances the cartoon feel. Smash it up fool!… Expand
  8. Starfighters76
    Oct 7, 2011
    4
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