Wiry director Quentin Tarantino's debut film about a group of colorfully named criminals and a diamond heist gone awry is the jumping point for this video game adaptation. Instead of focusing entirely on the heist's aftermath, the game lets players experience the events leading up to the warehouse rendezvous. The non-linear story line, done in classic Tarantino style, explores each character's point of view in a number of action sequences. Players will engage in high-speed chases, daring escapes, abductions, gunfights, and more.
The game also includes a rating system based on the actions performed by a particular gangster. Characters who approach situations with a minimum of force will receive a "professional" rating, while depraved acts of violence will earn them a "psycho" rating. To re-create the 1992 film's atmosphere, the developers acquired the rights to use the complete soundtrack, including the signature song "Stuck in the Middle with You." Actor Michael Madsen also lends his voice and likeness to the memorable role of Mr. Blonde. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
MENU CONTROLS
Directional Pad/Left Thumbstick = select option
A Button = action/confirm setting
B Button = back
WEAPONS
Right Trigger = shoot
Right Thumbstick = aim
L Trigger (Pull And Hold) = lock-on target
A Button = reload/pick up weapon
Right Thumbstick (Click) = zoom/precise target
Right Thumbstick (Click Twice) = sniper rifle
Directional Pad Left/Right = change weapon
Directional Pad Up = draw/holster weapon
B Button = drop shield
Black Button = bullet festival/signature move (requires adrenaline) (with hostage only)
MOVING AROUND & COVER
Left Thumbstick Up/Down = walk/run forward/back
Left Thumbstick Left/Right = sidestep/strafe left/right
Left Thumbstick Up/Down + X Button = roll
Left Thumbstick (Click) = crouch
X Button (Toggle) = enter/exit cover
Left Thumbsstick = aim from cover (lean out)
X Button (Hold) = move around cover (at edge of cover)
TAKING CHARGE: HOSTAGES & STANDOFFS
Left Trigger = target person
Left Trigger (Pull And Hold) + Right Thumbstick = herd target person
Black Button (Hold) = look back
Y Button = threaten (with gun)/neutralize/order (e.g. "open safe")/disarm
B Button (Toggle) = take/release hostage
A Button = beat up hostage
A Button + Right Trigger = knock out hostage
A Button = head slam (when facing a wall or low horizontal surface)
DRIVING
Right Trigger = accelerate
Left Thumbstick Left/Right = steer
Left Trigger = brake/reverse
B Button = handbrake
Y Button = speed boast
Left Thumbstick (Click) = horn
White Button = change view (chase/extreme/bumper)
Black Button (Hold) = look behind
Right Thumbstick (Click) = center camera behind car
A Button = shoot
X Button = lock-on target
Directional Pad Left/Right = skip song
Start Button = pause
