Kid Reacts to Speedball II for the Amiga

Not an official 'Kids React' video, though probably the closest thing we're likely to see. 14-year-old Brae joins his uncle (at gunpoint by the looks of it) for a violent bout of futuristic, cyberpunk sports-brawling. Thumb-screws firmly in place and tightened, he even expresses some opinions on the game (ish).

Black box health warning: if you suffer from epilepsy or migraine, turn away now!

No doubt there are other attempts at Miggifying the KR concept out there, even if they haven't been specifically labelled as such. What have you stumbled across? Feel free to share them in the comments section below.

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Xeroxmorphs in Dittoland - Alien Bash II

There's no avoiding the elephant in the room - Alien Bash II is a freebie, PD rendition of The Chaos Engine. Lock, stock, kit and caboodle... or whatever the phrase is. If it hadn't been given away for nuffink via an Amiga Format cover disk, I suspect the Bitmap Brothers might have sued for plagiarism damages. That minor quibble aside, it looks great, and plays exceptionally well for an amateur hobbyist project.

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Chaos is more than a theory

And Chaos Engine is more than a shiny, polished Gauntlet clone garnished with a steampunk makeover. The Bitmap Brothers' run-and-gun overhead shooter is as intrinsically entwined with the Amiga's gaming legacy as any other venerated title you care to mention. It demands no further introduction... or review, but here's one of each regardless.

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Hydra and seek

An abundance of glowing praise was heaped upon Gods from day one, though over the years a more dichotomous spread of opinion appears to have emerged, slathering it in Marmitey confusion. Gods no doubt nails the desired emblematic Greek mythological ambience through its masterfully illustrated environments and sprites, and certainly has fans and detractors alike nodding along to its physiologically unforgettable 'Into the Wonderful' intro screen track. That title is a literal statement of fact. Where the delirious dream rips apart at the seams begins with the sluggish, unresponsive controls, plodding pace and insane difficulty curve. If you can manage to tame the lumbering beast despite these incumbrances it's absolutely fantastic... and you're likely a pro-gamer with a gleaming trophy cabinet to prove it.

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