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TONGUE OF THE FATMAN
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For a 14-year-old, finding just the right game can be a very tough job,
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especially on a limited budget. While browsing through SDA's online catalogs
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recently, I noticed the oddest title I'd ever seen: TONGUE OF THE FATMAN. I'm
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glad I took a chance and ordered the game, because when the package arived, I
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discovered what must be one of the most unique game packages yet. (This review
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is based on the IBM-PC version.)
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TONGUE OF THE FATMAN is an action/arcade game from Activision that introduces
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you to the Intergalactic Wrestling Federation. Set well into the future, the
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scenario involves an Intergalactic "Fight Palace," where various alien creatures
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battle for profit. This particular Fight Palace is ruled by an extremely large
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creature known as Mondu the Fat. You're a newcomer pitted against ruthless
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opponents who are controlled by the computer (or a friend, in two-player mode).
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Eventually, if you're good enough, you'll face Mondu himself.
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As you load the game, Mondu appears on the screen in all his fantastic graphic
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glory. You then select your character from three distinct beings. (There are ten
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beings in all, but you have to defeat a few opponents before you can send out
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the more unique and distinctive characters.) Each being employs unique styles of
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punching, kicking, and jumping; also, each one has a Special Move, ranging from
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"The Pea Shooter" to "The Gasser." Next, a second delightful graphic display
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presents you with a Gremlin-type creature who allows you to place your bets
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and/or change the odds. You make money in TONGUE by betting on how long it'll
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take you to beat your computer- or human-controlled opponent. In order to help
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defeat your rival, you can then visit Dr. Kadaver's, where various weapons and
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gadgets are for sale -- from the MultiMax Steroids that increase the power of
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your Special Move, to Grasfur Slug Eggs to keep your opponent down on the
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ground. After you're satisfied with all selections, you're off to the Arena.
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The "combat system" in TONGUE OF THE FATMAN is not particularly sophisticated,
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which means it's designed for beginning and expert action/arcade gamers alike.
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As the battle begins, both combatants stroll to the center of the Arena. On the
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bottom of the screen are displays that monitor your character: Three colored
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bars represent the extent to which you're winning (offensiveness), how many "hit
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points" remain, and how much damage you inflict with each blow. There is also an
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indication of which weapons you possess and whether they're currently in effect.
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Your characters can execute a wide range of moves to use in conjuction with
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their weapons: forward flips, throws, back flips, punches, and more. If you
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defeat your opponent, you'll automatically receive a purse that contains the
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winnings from your wager. Then it's on to another opponent and yet another
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battle....
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The IBM-PC version of TONGUE requires 512K RAM and a color monitor. It supports
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CGA, EGA, VGA (256 colors), MCGA (256 colors, requires 640K), and Tandy 16-color
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graphics. VGA or MCGA is recommended, but the EGA screens also look good. Roland
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MT-32 and Ad-Lib Music Cards are supported, as well. A joystick is optional.
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TONGUE OF THE FATMAN is a great game for fans of arena combat, wrestling,
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arcade games, and all-around weirdness. The graphics are absolutely stunning and
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keep pace very well with the action-packed animation of your creature. Some of
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the game's Special Moves are downright hilarious -- as are some of the
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characters themselves. Sound effects intensify the action, providing a realistic
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background for your agressive moves: You'll hear a distinct "crunch" as you
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throw your opponent to the ground and stomp on his head (or whatever that is),
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and a curdling "ARRRGGGGHHHH!" when you deliver the final blow that seals your
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opponent's fate. Regardless of your gaming preferences, you're sure to find this
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one a winner!
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TONGUE OF THE FATMAN is published by Activision and distributed by Mediagenic.
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*****DOWNLOADED FROM P-80 SYSTEMS (304) 744-2253
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