Mutant Chronicles: Doom Troopers (Genesis) Playthrough [4K]
2"Mutant Chronicles: Doom Troopers", or "Doom Troopers", for Sega Genesis is a side-scrolling action video game released in 1995, developed by Adrenalin Entertainment and published by Playmates Interactive Entertainment. The game is based on the "Mutant Chronicles" franchise, a science fiction tabletop role-playing game.
Players assume the roles of either Mitch Hunter or Max Steiner, two genetically enhanced soldiers known as "Doom Troopers". Set in a distant future where mankind has colonized the Solar system through terraforming, their mission is to combat the evil forces of the Dark Legion, led by the malevolent Dark Soul, who seek to conquer humanity. Max sustains less damage than Mitch and wields a flamethrower and dual pistols, whereas Mitch boasts stronger weaponry.
The gameplay involves navigating through various levels filled with hostile mutants, monstrous creatures, and robotic adversaries. Players must use a combination of weapons, including firearms, grenades, and special abilities, to fend off enemies and progress through the game. Ammo is limited, but weapons auto-regenerate up to ten bullets when depleted. Melee attacks are available but are primarily utilized to conserve ammo rather than rely on as a primary combat method.
Overall, "Mutant Chronicles: Doom Troopers" falls short of its potential due to its lack of polish. The hit detection can be unreliable. Graphics lacks clarity, sometimes making it hard to see where to go next. The gore is excessive, with gruesome enemy designs and deaths. The controls are sluggish, the grappling mechanics is cumbersome to use, and aiming is done with a button, leading to slower gameplay. Still, it offers an action-packed but very difficult game to fans of side-scrolling shooters and the "Mutant Chronicles" franchise.