Summary
- Release Year: 1995
- Genres: Platform, Shooter
- Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Adrenalin Entertainment
- Publishers: Playmates Interactive Entertainment
Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles (1995)
Introduction
Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles is an action-platformer game developed by Team Shinobi and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1995. The game is based on the popular role-playing and card game, Mutant Chronicles, and casts players as fearless commandos who must save the world from an invading force of mutants.
Gameplay
Players can choose to play as either Mitch Hunter or Max Steiner, two elite soldiers who are part of the Doom Troopers, a special forces unit tasked with eliminating the mutant threat. The game is played from a side-scrolling perspective, and players must fight their way through eight detailed levels filled with all kinds of evil and dangerous mutants.
Players have access to a variety of weapons, including guns, grenades, and flamethrowers. They can also use melee attacks to take down enemies. The game features a unique “adrenaline” system, which allows players to power up their weapons and abilities by collecting power-ups.
Plot
The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus has turned most of humanity into mutants. The Doom Troopers are the last hope for humanity, and they must fight their way through hordes of mutants to reach the source of the virus and stop it from spreading.
The game’s story is told through a series of cutscenes and in-game dialogue. The cutscenes are well-animated and do a good job of setting the game’s atmosphere and tone. The in-game dialogue is also well-written and helps to develop the characters and their relationships.
Characters
- Mitch Hunter: A former Marine who is now a member of the Doom Troopers. He is a skilled soldier and a natural leader.
- Max Steiner: A former police officer who is now a member of the Doom Troopers. He is a skilled sniper and a close friend of Mitch.
- Dr. Rebecca Morgan: A scientist who is working on a cure for the mutant virus. She is captured by the mutants and held hostage.
- General Petrov: The leader of the Doom Troopers. He is a ruthless and determined commander who is willing to do whatever it takes to stop the mutants.
Reception
Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and story. It was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
The game has been ported to a number of other platforms, including the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, and PC. It has also been included in several compilations, such as the Capcom Classics Collection and the Mutant Chronicles Collection.
Legacy
Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles is considered to be one of the best action-platformer games of all time. It is a challenging and rewarding game that offers a unique and memorable experience. The game’s graphics, gameplay, and story have all stood the test of time, and it remains a popular choice for retro gamers today.
Conclusion
Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles is a must-play for fans of action-platformer games. It is a challenging and rewarding game that offers a unique and memorable experience. The game’s graphics, gameplay, and story are all top-notch, and it is a game that will stay with you long after you finish playing it.
Additional Information
- Developer: Team Shinobi
- Publisher: Capcom
- Release date: 1995
- Platforms: SNES, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PC
- Genre: Action-platformer
- ESRB rating: T for Teen
Review Score
8.5/10
