Total Overdose to me is like a blend of Grand Theft Auto and Max Payne but set in Mexico.
It stands out for its over-the-top action, vibrant setting, and unforgettable soundtrack. It’s a game that I played a lot, and it continues to hold a special place in my gaming memories.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Total Overdose is its gameplay. The game combines the open-world freedom of GTA with the stylish, bullet-time mechanics of Max Payne. The protagonist, Ramiro "Ram" Cruz, is on a mission to infiltrate and dismantle a drug cartel responsible for his father’s death. The combat is fast-paced and frenetic, featuring a wide array of weapons and acrobatic moves that allow players to take down enemies with flair. The inclusion of "Loco Moves": special abilities that let Ram perform spectacular, often humorous, attacks; adds a unique twist to the gameplay, making every firefight an opportunity for creative destruction.
Visually, Total Overdose captured the vibrant and chaotic atmosphere of Mexico with its sun-soaked landscapes (yellow filter) and bustling towns.
One of the standout features of Total Overdose is its iconic soundtrack. Latin-inspired tracks that perfectly complement the game’s high-octane action and setting. The bands Molotov and Delinquent Habits add an authentic and adrenaline-pumping backdrop to the chaos, enhancing the overall experience. The soundtrack remains memorable to this day, often evoking me a lot of nostalgia from simpler times. Sometimes i like to listen to 'Return of the Tres' by Delinquent Habits, that song is fire 🔥
Despite its age, Total Overdose remains a beloved game for me because of its creative and entertaining approach to gameplay, capturing the chaotic spirit of a Hollywood action movie set in the heart of Mexico.
However, Total Overdose is not without its flaws. The game’s controls can feel a bit clunky at times, and the camera can be unwieldy during intense action sequences. Some missions can become repetitive, and the game’s humor, while often entertaining, occasionally falls flat. Despite these minor issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive and its a game i'll always remember with pleasure.
It stands out for its over-the-top action, vibrant setting, and unforgettable soundtrack. It’s a game that I played a lot, and it continues to hold a special place in my gaming memories.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Total Overdose is its gameplay. The game combines the open-world freedom of GTA with the stylish, bullet-time mechanics of Max Payne. The protagonist, Ramiro "Ram" Cruz, is on a mission to infiltrate and dismantle a drug cartel responsible for his father’s death. The combat is fast-paced and frenetic, featuring a wide array of weapons and acrobatic moves that allow players to take down enemies with flair. The inclusion of "Loco Moves": special abilities that let Ram perform spectacular, often humorous, attacks; adds a unique twist to the gameplay, making every firefight an opportunity for creative destruction.
Visually, Total Overdose captured the vibrant and chaotic atmosphere of Mexico with its sun-soaked landscapes (yellow filter) and bustling towns.
One of the standout features of Total Overdose is its iconic soundtrack. Latin-inspired tracks that perfectly complement the game’s high-octane action and setting. The bands Molotov and Delinquent Habits add an authentic and adrenaline-pumping backdrop to the chaos, enhancing the overall experience. The soundtrack remains memorable to this day, often evoking me a lot of nostalgia from simpler times. Sometimes i like to listen to 'Return of the Tres' by Delinquent Habits, that song is fire 🔥
Despite its age, Total Overdose remains a beloved game for me because of its creative and entertaining approach to gameplay, capturing the chaotic spirit of a Hollywood action movie set in the heart of Mexico.
However, Total Overdose is not without its flaws. The game’s controls can feel a bit clunky at times, and the camera can be unwieldy during intense action sequences. Some missions can become repetitive, and the game’s humor, while often entertaining, occasionally falls flat. Despite these minor issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive and its a game i'll always remember with pleasure.
A musica do Menu Principal desse Game é braba.
Me divertia para um caralhoo jogando isso na Lan House! Gameplay muito gostosinha, missoes fodas. O boneco pular atirando e explodindo tudo era minha diversao de infancia
Acheter dans un Leclerc en 2011 à bas prix sur pc. Et qu’est ce que c’était fun et drôle comme jeu. Meilleur que les deux jeux Horizon
Max Payne if it was directed by Guillermo del Toro
if you didn't play this shut your mouth
max payne on steroids
it's a pretty ok game with decent gameplay but it has the worst difficulty spikes and annoying bugs which ruined the experience for me
And this marks my 35th beat..
Still the best.
Still the best.
If you know you know
the second Kamara by Molotov comes on you're sold on this game
they don't make em like this no mo
they don't make em like this no mo
I tried to give this game another chance after trying it years ago. It didn't appeal to me then or now.
The positives are the gunplay and the soundtrack. Everything else was a chore. The game is set in this semi-open world environment, which doesn't help the pacing at all. In order to progress through the story missions, you must first unlock them by completing challenges, which are very repetitive.
I think I would have preferred it to be a linear shooter. From the looks of it, they did that for the PSP sequel, Chili Con Carnage. I might check it out one day and see how it compares to the original.
The positives are the gunplay and the soundtrack. Everything else was a chore. The game is set in this semi-open world environment, which doesn't help the pacing at all. In order to progress through the story missions, you must first unlock them by completing challenges, which are very repetitive.
I think I would have preferred it to be a linear shooter. From the looks of it, they did that for the PSP sequel, Chili Con Carnage. I might check it out one day and see how it compares to the original.
Awesome underrated game... It was addicting and hard enough to keep me motivated to play this crazy game. There are so much great mechanics in this game. Enjoyed it !!
played it 37 times
One of the classics that made my childhood days awesome. I wish they had a sequel. Background score and the game mechanics were huge positives to this game.
Uma mistura mexicana de GTA com Max Payne, bom demais. Ainda lembro da musiquinha tema bem marcante.
its okay, very similar to max payne but it doesnt make it less fun or uninteresting to play once
Mex Payne
Total Overdose was one of those odd titles that seemed like it could've been a quick buck by previews but actually playing it (bugs and odd difficulty rises aside) is like someone forced Tony Hawk, Max Payne and GTA into a blender with tequila and told me to "drink it and stop crying, you're embarassing me in front of the girls!"
Total Overdose was one of those odd titles that seemed like it could've been a quick buck by previews but actually playing it (bugs and odd difficulty rises aside) is like someone forced Tony Hawk, Max Payne and GTA into a blender with tequila and told me to "drink it and stop crying, you're embarassing me in front of the girls!"
One of the first PS2 games I ever played and I just remembered its existence...............That's all I remember!
Mexican GTA