Political Humor | “DC Smackdown”: Videogame review

Old-school gaming combat meets the 2008 Presidential race in “DC Smackdown”, a new videogame from Adrenalan Studios. Harkening back to the days of Street Fighter-style scrums your goal is to defeat all of your opponents and become President.

There are a bunch of characters to choose from in “DC Smackdown” and each has their own signature moves, taunts, and attacks. Mitt Romney’s primary attack is a flip-flop sandal. One of Giuliani’s taunts is: “I’m America’s governor!”

In addition to the Presidential candidates there are media whores as well, like Rosie O’Donnell who throws pizza slices and yells “Eat me!” A few of the past politicians like Jesse Jackson and his “Rainbow Coalition” special attack round out the selections.

Like with past games of this style, you attack while also trying to block your opponent’s attacks until you build up enough power to be able to pull off your special move. The controls are simple to pick up and you can also use a gamepad which is a nice touch.

If you make it past six rounds you face-off against Reverend Al Gore and his “CO2 Fart Blast”. Beat Saint Al and you move on to the final fight versus George Dubya and his patented “Karl Rove” attack. Don’t lose or you end up in Gitmo!

There is no experience more enlightening then watching politicians and media icons getting into some fisticuffs, especially when you control one of them in a videogame. Think British Parliament but without the bad teeth and English accents.

“DC Smackdown” is a fun game but simple. If you are feeling nostalgic for those great console titles from the mid-90’s mixed with politics and humor from the present you will enjoy this one.

“DC Smackdown” costs $4.99 and can be downloaded directly from their website. Chris Cameron received no compensation from Adrenalan Studios for this review and is disappointed to be honest.

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