Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon

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Synopsis
Uniting the spirit and humor of the animated horror-comedy series with addictive game play, this four player co-op side-scroller shooter game features an exclusive script written by the show writers and creators including a new character unique to the game and custom voiceovers from the show's actors. Players will hit the streets to clean up the chaos and prevent the impending apocalypse by resolving case files and fighting otherworldly citizens.

Gameplay
Keeping close to the TV's storyline, there are only 4 playable characters in this game. A social worker Mark Lilly, his demonic girlfriend Callie Maggotbone, the drunken wizard Leonard Powers, and an officer named Frank Grimes. You can choose whichever character you like, but all of them have certain weaknesses and strengths. This game is classified as a side-scroller shooter, meaning you move from one area of the city to another, fighting in a small area at a time. The storyline of the game is that there is an infenstation of zombies, man-birds, and demons.

Graphics
The graphics for the game aren't the best in the world. They aren't awful though, and they stick to the simplistic detail just like the show. While the graphics aren't a very high standard, the frame rate is. Even when there are many enemies on the screen at once, the game is able to handle it and keep a constant frame rate throughout the battle. Here is a quick screencap of the graphics. Overall graphics rating 3/5. Not the best, but it's a downloadable title, so it's acceptable.


Controls
The controls are very simple for this game. The 2 analog sticks control your charatcers movement, and ability to shoot. [RT] is to use special attack, (RB) to collect an item, and (Y) to revive. I can't find a picture online showing the controls, so here is a picture I took with my phone. Not the best, but it's all I can do.
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Dialogue
Playing to the shows strength, the game uses hilarious dialogue that adds a great flare to the game. At least, for a while. The dialogue quickly becomes annoying, when it seems the characters don't know more than 3 phrases a piece, and they don't like to keep quiet. It got to the point where I had to mute my TV to move on.

Trailer
Here is the games rather humorous trailer.


Overall Opinion

7/10
Even though this game has some things against(iffy graphics, cheap animation scenes, and lack of dialogue) it's still a fun game to play with friends. Playing this game alone is not recommended, and you will see why. The game is way harder playing solo, and can often be irritating and very boring. With same level teammates, the fun increases and it actually becomes a great purchase. If you are a fan of the show, looking for a new title, and have like-minded friends, I say this game is worth buying(at least worth playing the demo).