The Warriors

Some movie goers are hyped by novels, some by comics and others though sheer marketing and promotions. The Warriors (the video game) is actually based on a movie by Paramount Pictures in 1979, an era when fishnet stockings were about to be the "in" thing. Even if this movie is waaay beyond my generation and age, playing the game made me want to watch it. The main objective of the game, much like the plot in the movie, is for the Warriors to prove their innocence of killing a "Riffs" gang leader Cyrus. Aside from that, there are side missions for the gang to prove that they are indeed the toughest gangsters around.

The Warriors is classified as a beat em' up game so there are a lot of smashing pummeling and even a bit of cursing all through out. Just like the movie, the game is primarily set in Coney Island (The Warrior's Headquarters) and shows a lot of other areas in New York like the Bronx and Manhattan.

In the game, you play the characters of the whole gang but would vary for every mission. The first character you will use is Rembrandt, the spray painter. All of the characters are mainly the same in their stats, no one is stronger or more agile, its how you use them. In my observation, every characters move varies. There are two sets of moves that are in use for the whole game. As for weapons, you can pick up anything you want from bricks to batons and use them to get the upper hand in a rumble.

Aside from the beat em' up moves, from time to time, you would have to use your spray paint to spray over other rival gangs graffiti (to earn points). As for the gangs bread and butter, you can pick pocket (more of like hold up), steal car radios, and break into stores and get the loot. Of course, for offenses like that you would expect to get in trouble with the law but the good thing is you can beat up cops.

The Warriors was developed by Rockstar Games, so elements of Grand Theft Auto could be seen in the game, except the driving around the city part. The controls are not that hard to figure out and the 3D environment is very simple to follow since there is a map all through out the game. All in all, this game is a must play specially for those who are fanatics of RPG's laced with some violence and blood.


RATING: 1-5 (5 being the highest)
Overall- 3.5
Graphics- 4
Story Line- 3
Addictive Substance- 3

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