Originally Released: March 3rd, 2012 ------------------------------------------ This is quite the polarizing game for me, given that the shareware version is well enough, but the level designs in the registered version are just downright sadistic. Also, awkward fighting-move-style combos in a gun-wielding platformer are awkward. Even Epic MegaGames was guilty of this sort of thing back in Tyrian. :P ------------------------------------------ Additional Information and Corrections: * The 3D Realms link doesn't appear to be working anymore, so here's a link to the game on the DOSGames website instead: https://www.dosgames.com/game/bio-menace/ * This game was notorious for being difficult to get running on real DOS hardware. Running it on a Windows 95 machine was even more difficult, if not impossible based on the configuration of the system. I think this game was made freeware so early on partly because of all these difficulties. * One thing I probably should've elaborated on are the doors you come across. You need to find keys to unlock them and usually a door simply has a score-increasing powerup inside, though a few of them bring you to other parts of a level. * I'm aware this episode mostly focusses on the design issues of the game, but that's because the actual gameplay doesn't leave much to the imagination: Shoot first, dodge enemies, don't die. I really couldn't think of anything substantial to talk about... unless you really wanted me to give a detailed breakdown of how 50 gemstones give you an extra life or how crystal shards for unlocking barriers come in multiple colours. :P ------------------------------------------ Pixelmusement Website: http://www.pixelships.com ADG on Pixelmusement: http://www.pixelships.com/adg Alphabetical Index of ADG Episodes: http://www.pixelships.com/adg/index2.html