Developed by Mommy's Best Games
Released for XBLIG (11/2008)
Also on PC
Weapon of Choice was the first release from Mommy's Best Games and it's a 2D run & gunner. The graphics consist of high-res detailed art and it looks fantastic, easily one of the best looking XBLIG titles of its time. There are three characters to select from at the start, each equipped with a different primary weapon. You're given a quick rundown on the controls and allowed to try them out after selecting your character. The first thing I noticed when dropped into the game was that the frame-rate is not the smoothest and everything just seems to move a bit clunky. I warmed up to it quick, but at first it is a bit jarring. The controls work well and the everything is quite responsive despite the frame-rate issue.
The enemy designs are absolutely nuts and you'll find yourself wanting to keep playing just to see what insanity lies in store for the next boss battle. Levels branch off at the end allowing you to see different levels on each playthrough and contains four different endings, adding some nice replay value. There's also a feature called death-brushing, where time will slow down if you're close to hitting something fatal allowing you a chance to save yourself, making this a friendly experience for those new to the run & gun genre. Two-player simultaneous action is available locally. For more experienced players, there are six varying degrees of difficulty to ensure you feel challenged. Weapon of Choice is a solid first effort from Mommy's Best Games, and would plant the seeds for their future run & gun title Serious Sam: Double D which plays quite similar.
Final Verdict: Weapon of Choice is a crazy 2D run & gun that will mostly cater to fans of the genre but is quite accessible to novice players as well.
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