Twenty-five years in the making and over a billion dollars over budget Fukuhara's groundbreaking FPS title, L.S.D. Battlefield Simulator comes to the PS5 through Limited Rare Games. This hilarious take on the Tour of Honor franchise fully embraces an MK Ultra theme with three maniacal military personnel spearheading the campaign. It is an over-the-top blend of first-person shooter action with collect-a-thon focused platforming elements dosed with psychedelic effects and a healthy helping of crudely applied adult commentary. All to the tune of an old school rock soundtrack with lyrics that stay true to the core premise.
From a jacked up army general guiding you into the heat of battle to a busty female officer named Gonzagas offering encouragement in the form of gunplay related sexual innuendos, and a stereotypical Chinese commander called Wang berating you for a job poorly done your efforts are stacked against you from the start you as you make use of limited ammo, and health in the face of a respawning commie army. All while tripping balls on LSD. Your end goal being that of clearing enough enemy soldiers while tweaking, and shooting enough coins to pass through the liminal door to the next stage.
Utilizing found guns, ammo, and LSD syringes you can upgrade your abilities on the fly. Adding higher jumps, dashing, and even trippy visuals to the mix. Your guns include everything from a basic starter pistol with unlimited ammo to an Uzi, and even a shotgun. Each requiring their own ammo type, respectively. Getting hit by enemy gunfire will take away your health, and only through a burger and fries or chicken can you replenish that depleted health pool. Dealing damage to enemies, in kind, and according to bodily area can net you a headshot or cockshot. Something that is vocally announced with Duke Nukem levels of gruff comedic overtone, and plenty of visual bloodletting.
Each stage in L.S.D. Battlefield Simulator brings with it a new battleground layout with a varying theme, and new types of absurd enemy soldiers. The deeper you get, the more hallucinogenic the spectacle. Utilizing your dash, quick paced movement, and adjustable aiming speed you can effectively master these missions if you commit to doing so. Your goal is to not only survive and make it to the end, but do so with the kill count and money shots accounted for. Something that is easier said than done. Knowing that you can shoot the coins is half the battle as is understanding the fact that the pressing of R2 (fire) acts as the means with which to restart the mission after a death.
The Presentation ...
L.S.D. Battlefield Simulator is a game that lives up to it's title. It features a barrage of visual and audio abuse the likes of which disorient the onscreen display. You will truly feel like you're trippin' balls as you play through this simulated sensory overload. Everything from the soundtrack to the gunplay, and added visual effects coming together like a bad acid trip. A bad acid trip set in a wartime scenario with the most screwed up military personnel leading the charge.
The Verdict ...
At first I was ready to write this one off as a broken, and busted mess. I literally could not grasp how to complete the first stage, or even continue playing after Wang's insults. Then a screen prompt came on telling me I could shoot the floating coins, and it all clicked. I remembered that I had to press the fire button to start the game as well, and that too opened the game up to me. As a Duke Nukem loving boomer shooter addict L.S.D. Battlefield Simulator won me over once I figured it out. It's crude adult humor, and brilliant soundtrack added to it's appeal. Even the gunplay was satisfying, but challenging. It is most definitely geared towards us boomers, and not the easily offended. Speaking of which the mentions of commies will more than likely ruffle some feathers. That aside if you don't mind the inclusion of AI characters, and have a hankering for a psychedelic trip in the form of a fast paced gaming experience then L.S.D. Battlefield Simulator is worth the price of entry!!!
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