Rise of Nightmareis a decidedly M-rated game, there’s no question about that. The first-person Kinect-exclusive action title has you waving your arms around to slaughter zombies and ghouls in a variety of obscene ways — with a chainsaw, with a machete, with a drill. Basically, if it’s sharp or can do damage, you’ll probably get a chance to take it upside something’s head.
As violent as it is, I don’t think there’s any chance someone can possibly takeRise of Nightmaresseriously. It’s justtooridiculous. While it’s being positioned as a horror game, I couldn’t help but chuckle at most of the screens. One image depicts what appears to be a scantily clad, undead nurse getting her arm hacked off by an icesaw… in a dirty bathroom. In another, an entire head seems to have been removed by way of a power drill.
The fact that I’m laughing at it might be the point, though. From what I’ve played of it, I’m confident thatRise of Nightmaresis going to be stupid on a number of levels. But that’s not a bad thing, necessarily, because I’m pretty sure I was having fun in the same way I have “fun” watching B horror movies and splatter flicks. Considering I’m a fan of the latter genres, I thinkRise of Nightmaresmight be right up my alley.
Now if only my insatiable desire for over-the-top blood and guts can keep up with the physical exertion required to play the game…
