Loaded is a gritty, fast-paced top-down shooter released for the PlayStation in 1995. Developed by Gremlin Interactive, the game drops players onto the maximum-security prison planet Raulf. You control one of six psychotic inmates, each armed to the teeth, blasting your way through hordes of guards and fellow prisoners to orchestrate a bloody escape. Distinctive for its dark, ultra-violent aesthetic and a thumping soundtrack featuring Pop Will Eat Itself, it stands as a memorable early release on the console.
How to Play
The objective is to navigate procedurally-styled prison levels, find keycards to unlock doors, eliminate threats, and reach the exit. The game plays as a multidirectional shooter from a top-down perspective. You can choose from characters like Mamma, Fwank, or Bounca, each offering a different balance of speed, armor, and unique weaponry.
Controls:
- D-pad / Arrow Keys: Move character
- Action Button / Z or X: Shoot weapon
- Special / Space or Enter: Use explosive special attack
- L/R / A or S: Strafe left and right (allowing you to face one direction while moving another)
Tips
- Master Strafing: Using the strafe buttons is critical for surviving the later levels. It allows you to retreat while still laying down concentrated fire on pursuing enemies.
- Conserve Specials: Screen-clearing explosive attacks are very rare. Save them for when you are completely surrounded or trapped in a corner.
- Prioritize Speed: Speed often outweighs armor in Loaded. A highly mobile character like Fwank or Cap’n Hands is generally more survivable because you can evade enemy fire entirely.
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