Torrente (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Virtual Toys |
| Publisher(s) | O~3 Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | 2003[1] |
| Genre(s) | third-person shooter[2] |
Torrente is a 2003 video game from O~3 Entertainment. It is based on the Spanish film of the same name.
Development
[edit]The game was developed by Madrid-based Virtual Toys in partnership with Cinemaware.[3] The game was originally released in Europe (in Spain) in 2001[1] and later in North America in Summer 2004.[4]
Virtual Toys also created the first Spanish multiplayer game, Free2Play Torrente On-Line, which was released with the FX edition.[5] And reached 2,500,000 downloads worldwide.[6]
Reception
[edit]Tal Blevins from IGN said "It's a slow-paced shooter with shoddy AI, dated graphics and a frustrating design. Even though it's good for a few irreverent laughs, it's not worth paying for, even if you find it hanging out in the bargain bin... or a hot tub"[10]
GameSpot said "Given its lurid subject matter, Torrente, bad as it is, might have been some kind of epic disaster or at least an interesting failure. Instead, its awfulness is entirely, depressingly average. If nothing else, collectors of all things Torrente can buy it, store it, and keep it in mint condition in the box, and not feel as if they've missed anything"[8]
The game sold over 240,000 units in Europe.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Navarro, Alex (June 3, 2004). "Torrente to deluge US". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 17, 2004. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Navarro, Alex (July 22, 2004). "Torrente Hands-On Impressions". GameSpot. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "O~3 Entertainment Announces International Best Selling PC Game, "Torrente" Coming to North America". O~3 Entertainment. June 3, 2004. Archived from the original on October 27, 2006. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Adams, David (June 3, 2004). "O~3 Brings cop corruption to North America". IGN. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Micromanía Tercera Epoca ( Spanish) Issue 86.
- ^ Hobby Press (2012-05-01). Micromania 205.
- ^ Fischer, Russ (March 7, 2005). "Torrente Review". G4. Archived from the original on March 9, 2005. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Wolpaw, Erik (December 13, 2004). "Torrente". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 16, 2004. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ David, Mike (December 24, 2004). "Torrente". GameZone. Archived from the original on February 6, 2005. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Blevins, Tal (February 4, 2005). "Torrente". IGN. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website (archived)
- Torrente at Virtual Toys