RAG DOLL AVALANCHE 2: THE REVIEW

Hello, this is a written review of the game "Rag Doll Avalanche 2" I am going to write about the games plot, graphics, genre, scoring, audio and more. I will the sum up the game by giving it a verdict and a few positive points and negative ones too.

First of all, the Genre. I found it very hard to fit this game into a Genre we frequently hear of. It's not a shooter, adventure or a puzzle so the only way i can explain it is that the game is a dodging/survival game. The objective of the game is to keep your character alive as long as you can. The character is a white, stick style rag doll. As you play the game there is spikes falling from the sky. These spikes will cut of your limbs. If you lose anything from above the knee or elbow you lose the game.

The game is very easy to play even though it is frustratingly difficult. You use the arrow keys on the keyboard to fling the character around the play area (or summersault) You do this to dodge the spikes and keep the character alive.

The scoring in the game is simple. Each spike you dodge equals one point in your score. When you receive your score the game insults you on how you played for example. "The weed must have been good" and "Tip: Look at the screen while playing". These insults make the game even more addictive. This makes the player want to keep playing the game to beat their high scores. As the game goes on the spikes come more frequently and at higher velocity. This is a nice and simple learning curve implemented into the game. These factors give the game an incredible replay value. Although it is so simple it is very hard to stop playing.

Next up, Target audience. I think this game is directed at anybody. It is very simple and can be played by people of all ages. Although had I not played it extensively myself i would have assumed it would not be aimed at hardcore gamers. but now that I have played i can say that is wrong. The game has a great feel to it and is very fun to play. I do feel that this game should be played by everyone.

The audio in the game is simple, Just like the rest of the game. There is a high tempo techno track in the game. This adds to the frantic, fast paced feel of the game. Also the noise made by the spikes hitting the character (a slice and a squelch of blood) is disturbing but very satisfying. The game is enjoyable in all aspects, it can be played correctly or you can just mess around and let your character die and the game will always feel rewarding.

Now My Conclusion. I feel this game is a great representation of how games to need ultra realistic graphics and deep stories to woe players. The game is simple, difficult and very (and I mean VERY) fun to play. The music is slick and suited to the game. The game is very replayable and the scoring is rewarding.

There are two negative points I have about this game.
1. It could have a power up system. If the player picks up an item they can move faster or shrink their character or slow down the time. I think this would really help this game to be a perfect ten.
2. I think the game could have an online scoreboard so players can compare scores with each other.

Verdict 8/10. This is really a must play game. Try it out.