Powerslave/Exhumed: A Game Ahead of its Time

The 2018 season for DF Retro kicks off this year with a look at Exhumed or PowerSlave, as it was known in the US. Created by Lobotomy Software, this remarkable game combines the fast paced action of Doom with the exploration and power-up system of Metroid to create something wholly unique at the time. Powered by Lobotomy's in-house Slave Driver Engine, PowerSlave also pushes the Sega Saturn to its limits offering a level of performance rarely seen on the platform. A later PlayStation version of the game was also released along with a completely different game of the same name on PC. Curious what makes this game stand out even today? Join us on a journey through one of the best shooters of its era.

Writing:
  • John Linneman

Stars:
Release Date: 2016-05-30
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5
TMDb: 0.0/10
  • Country: DE
  • Language: English

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