Reload
SCORE: 86
Reload is the best gun training video game I have ever played.
Targets pop up, and the player must shoot them. The closer to the head
or heart you hit the target the higher your score. Some of our readers
may be asking who needs gun training? After all the majority of the
deeply sloped media is on a lengthy rampage against guns. The military,
police, and hunters all need this important training. Reload can help
with quickly identifying the difference between a terrorist and a
hostage.
Family Friendly Gaming was provided the Personal Computer (PC) version
of Reload. The graphics are very realistic. The guns, the arms holding
the guns, and the targets. The diversity of the targets is also amazing.
The background graphics are fantastic, and also exhibit a lot of
diversity. We are shooting guns, and at targets. I suppose that is why
the ESRB hit this game with a 'T' for Teen rating. I find that a little
harsh, and probably politically motivated.
The gun sounds in Reload are very realistic. I have hunted for many
years now, and have a good ear for the various gun shot noises. Reload
is very authentic. The voice that explains things is encouraging, and
fits this franchise very well. I found no offensive sounds while I was
playing Reload. In fact the sounds in this game are music to my ears.
Reload contains over 120 medals, leaderboards, rankings, over
twenty-five real world weapons, over thirty-five scenarios, and up to
four players can enjoy this game at the same time. Reload is a game that
can be played for months to come. The better you get, the higher your
score, and that will help you in the real world.
The realism continues in the game play section for Reload. The breathing
of your character will affect your shots. Guns will recoil after they
are shot, and adjustments have to be made. There is a timer in this game
so players can not take all day with their shots. I wish there had been
some wiggle room in that personally. I also had problems figuring out
how to reload between waves, but eventually got that going. Reloading
takes away precious seconds while hitting targets. Hence my request for
some wiggle room in that timer.
I remember the days when every house hold had a gun, and gun safety was
a part of upbringing children. Radicals have been attacking the tool for
many years now. It is a shame because they do not attack things like
cars which can be used to hurt someone. I see gun training as an
important tool for families. I do understand that there are those that
disagree with that traditional position. I also believe that Reload is
not for everyone out there. If you have thoughts of hurting yourself or
others, then you do not need training on how to shoot better. Get your
mind right first. I hope to see sequels to Reload in the future.
- Kimp
Graphics: 85%
Sound: 88%
Replay/Extras: 89%
Gameplay: 90%
Family Friendly Factor: 76%
System: Wii/Personal Computer
Publisher: Mastiff
Rating: 'T' for Teen
{Mild Violence}
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