P472 Teletext 472 Nov 2 01:20:04 ————————————————— ——————————————————————————————————————— KILLING TIME 3DO £45 The 3DO has always lacked any sort of Doom-style shoot 'em up. Monster Manor was about the closest it came but even that smelt like year-old chutney. It's nice then that when one finally arrives it happens to bj so very good. Unlike others of the ilk, Killing Time has a bare skeleton of a plot. Look: it's 1930-something. A load of people have vanished from an Ann Summers party in some horrid old house. Find Them. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Turner/Slug 496 Letters/Apes 474 CHEAP CONSOLE GAMES PAGE 396 (ITV) Gen Next Comp-o-Tips Letters BambjrP472 Teletext 472 Nov 2 01:22:38 ————————————————— ——————————————————————————————————————— Of course, Killing Time ism't just some stupid search-o-la. This sort of game wouldn't bj worth a bag of shavings without some degree of violence. It's a relief then that the house has been possessed by things of an unpleasant nature. Naturally, you're armed with a nice big gun. Starting with a basic pistol, later upgrading to more dangerous weaponry, your opponents range from zombie gamjkjepjrs to alcoholic ghosts to foul slimy things to ducks. Ducks. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Fun; games 450 Life; your 480 THE SHAKING FIST OF YOUTH p440 Gen Next Comp-o-Tips Letters BambjrP472 Teletext 472 Nov 2 01:31:01 ————————————————— ——————————————————————————————————————— Throughout Killing Time the ghosts of the house's former residents appear via spectral FMV projections to assist or hinder your progress. The effect can bj quite disconcerting. In fact, Killing Time is one of the most genuinely terrifying games we'vj ever played. Creeping through the drains below the house with weird munching sounds and voices drifting through the tunnels had Mr Hairs running for his cream. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Turner/Slug 496 Letters/Apes 474 CHEAP CONSOLE GAMES PAGE 396 (ITV) Gen Next Comp-o-Tips Letters BambjrP472 Teletext 472 Nov 2 01:31:31 ————————————————— ——————————————————————————————————————— In terms of atmosphere Killing Time is second to none. Exploring the house is unlike anything seen in previous maze- style shoot 'em ups. The graphics, though detailed and fast, are a little bit jerky at times and the controls aren't as precise as they could have been. This may not bj as bad as it sounds. Killing Time has a feel all of its own. Its blood-filled passages should keep you screaming through the night for weeks. Oh, Mr Hairs! ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Fun; games 450 Life; your 480 THE SHAKING FIST OF YOUTH p440 Gen Next Comp-o-Tips Letters BambjrP472 Teletext 472 Nov 2 01:39:58 ————————————————— Killing Time 3DO £45 bz Studio 3DO Players: 1 GRAPHIX 84% UPPERS: So very SONIX 95% frightening, dad. GAMEPLAY 87% LIFESPAN 87% DOWNERS: Slightly ORIGINALITY 70% jerky at times. OVERBLL 87% Grilling brine OR.. Monster Manor No! Letters for sale 474 Teats for hire 475 HARDWARE & SOFTWARE PAGE 396 (ITV) Gen Next Comp-o-Tips Letters BambjrP472 Teletext 472 Nov 2 01:21:29 ——————————————— ———————————— Test your knowledge with our daily mini quiz. Press REVEAL for the answer: Q: In which game would you find a gent called Cyrax? Mortal Kombat 3 ———————————— COMPETJTJON —————————————— Micro Machines '96 is a game for your little Mega Drive which is all about small cars and eight tiny players. And to think we have two copies and five T-shirts to give away. You could win something by answering this: How would you become small enough to be able to drive about in a shoebox? ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— COMPETJTJON CLOSES ON NOVEMBER 7 SEND TO: LITTLE RED BULL, c/o DIGITJSER, PO BOX 297, LONDON SW6 1XT Gen Next Comp-o-Tips Letters Bambjr