The reflective surfaces of the weapons are particularly impressive. The Lithtech engine does a good job of bringing to life these unusual beasts and the world they inhabit with plenty of bright colours and nice light-ing effects.
And with the exception of the carnival levels, most of the settings seem thrown together, rather than an integral part of the plot.īased on the Todd McFarlane comic book by the same name, KISS Psycho Circus contains an assortment of bizarre enemies, including the spider-like Arachni-clown and flame throwing Uni-psycho. Through four major quests, you will guide each of the Elders - the Starbearer, Celestial, Beastking, and Demon - on a hunt for the missing pieces of their armour, which have been scattered in a curiously linear fashion across a series of strange worlds, ranging from a gothic cathedral to a creepy mansion. While most recent first-person shooters do their best to advance the genre, like Half-Life with its brilliant level design or Daikatana's AI side-kicks, Psycho Circus takes a huge step back by simply throwing hordes of enemies at you, making the gameplay feel like an updated version of Doom.
