Double Switch

Review by: Tracy Thom

This game, similar to Quarterback Attack, uses all full motion video. The plot of the game is that you are hired by the character played by Corey Haim to protect the mansion in which he lives in, meanwhile trapping all "bad guys" who enter, keeping the other tenants safe, trapping the nosy handyman whenever necessary, and freeing Haim's character from the basement. There are various traps set in each room, and it is your job to spring the traps whenever a villian comes in contact with one. You spring the trap by pressing the button which corresponds with each trap. Pretty solid timing is required to trap most villians.

Pluses: This game is fairly entertaining. In each room, there is a scene going on which gives you clues to what is going on and the background of the game. Corey Haim's character along with Deborah Harry's (The 70's singer Blondie, remember her?) character are comical. The game is also fairly challenging early on. In addition, the gameplay is very fast, because you have to switch from room to room trapping villians and making sure that the tenants are safe.

Minuses: This game has almost no replay value once you beat it. There is simply nothing left to do. Also, in order to defeat the game, you have to memorize what trap to spring when, so it becomes repititous after a while. After many times playing the same scene, you will be able to do it in your sleep.

Overall, a good rental. If you buy it, it will be entertaining for a couple of weeks or so, but after you beat it, you might as well try to sell it.

Score: 7/10