Developed by Trigger Happy Interactive and produced by Apogee Entertainment, Turbo Overkill is a fast-paced Modern Boomer Shooter hoping to quench your Doom Eternal cravings.
I think it’s safe to say that Doom Eternal was a great game but sometimes you have to go a step further and make you your life’s dedication, Put years of your remaining breaths into a project that will make everyone around you say that “by god, Doom Eternal was a great game.”
Turbo Overkill is exactly that game: a reminder of something better.
Doom on crack
In all seriousness, Turbo Overkill is, in fact, an enjoyable game. Beyond the obvious Doom inspired… Everything it does do some, just unique enough, things to stand out from the Boomer Shooter shadow.
For Example:
Chainsaw leg:
Your character is equipped with a chainsaw leg, which, as it sounds, is a chainsaw in place of a leg.
How does this differ from the regular chainsaw from Doom, you ask?
Instead of just being a way to quickly kill enemies, the chainsaw leg in Turbo Overkill allows you to zoom through locations like a small bike, killing or damaging enemies on the way. With the speed and quick usage of this Spiky leg, I found myself using it to traverse distances even when outside of combat. It is truly the main selling point of Turbo Overkill.
Vehicles:
Another thing Turbo Overkill has on offer is the two vehicles. One flying Car that controls surprisingly well and one bike that is there more for the trailer and cover art than anything. Still, I was expecting these to be pointless gimmicks with badly turning controls(looking at you Halo), but it led to very detailed and fun sections of the game.
The gangs of Turbo OverKill
Most of the plot went over my head in Turbo Overkill. Since the gameplay took Centre-stage, I found the story not worth engaging. That is to say, my focus was not on the nitty gritty, but I can give a general idea of the story.
Unlike Doom’s Hellish locations and Hell itself, and whatever Duke Nukem’s world was, Turbo Overkill has a cyberpunk setting. Nothing but gia,nt neon plastered buildings and techno- themed locations.
The Story follows Johnny Turbo, a cyborg Mercenary looking to find and end a gang of revolutionaries that nearly killed him in the past. With a body augmented to the moon and back, Johnny goes from location to location, hunting down each high-ranking member, killing them, and destroying their plans of domination. All while his body slowly dies.
It may sound dumb, but by the first 6 missions of episode 1, I was hooked. But then, by the 3 missions of episode 2, I found myself wishing for a conclusion. This brings us to the next point.
A Lengthy OverKill
No mincing words, Turbo Overkill is a very long game,
Now, I don’t mean long, as too long for a poor game reviewer with deadlines. I mean long to the point of falling interest.
Each episode starts with new items getting unlocked for you. This happens throughout the first few missions. The few missions have you face great challenges, putting your skills and your weapons to the test. After is the final stretch where the game goes for the big conclusion. All the remaining challenges run to the finish line, and finally, the episode ends.
That would be well and good, but having to do it three times, especially when after a certain point, all the upgrades and weapons start to stack in the never-use pile, the fun slowly starts to fade.
I would suggest to the Developers to add more upgrade slots for your character as the game progresses as I feel it may fix the slump that occurs in the middle phases of Turbo Overkill.
Nevertheless, it is but a minor trife in what is ultimately a very enjoyable game.
Fun OverKill
Turbo Overkill serves up a satisfying, adrenaline-pumping experience that fans of old-school boomer shooters will appreciate. Its unique features, like the chainsaw leg and vehicle sections, elevate it beyond just a Doom clone, offering a fresh twist on the genre.
While the length and repetitive upgrades can cause the momentum to slow, the overall fast-paced action and cyberpunk setting keep the game engaging. If you’re looking for a chaotic, fun-filled shooter that pushes the limits of your reflexes and you survive some obvious time padding, Turbo Overkill is a great game to play.
