Crusader: No Remorse™

First off yes the controls are bad. It's not the tank controls that are a the major problem, it's the autoaiming. It can be very difficult to hit people right in front of you for no apparent reason. This alone is a major negative that will turn most people off right away if they are not driven by nostalgia. If you stick with it though it's quite an enjoyable experience. I really liked the presentation and gameplay. Everything explodes, whether it is a barrel or just railing. It's super cheesy and I loved it. The level design and puzzles manage to be interesting, and I do agree with the characterization as "immersive". I would like to note that your mileage will vary _greatly_ depending on the difficulty level you choose, however. I played on level 2 of 4 (Weekend Warrior). According to the strategy guide the difference between 2 to 3 (which appears to be the intended normal difficulty) is absolutely massive - significantly increased loot from enemies and HALF damage. Even on Weekend Warrior the game got very difficult with significant save/reloads near the end, so I can only imagine how tedious it could get on 3.

I don't care how the game was perceived then or now. What I care about is how I've been enjoying the game right now and it's definitely a unique and fun experience. The controls are a bit strange but easy to understand. If you don't know how to do something just press F1. It felt pretty intuitive to me. I use arrow keys to move and shoot not the mouse. I like the art style, the explosions, the story they lay out, and how you can interact with the environment. I haven't gotten too far but I barely spent any money on this and I'd say it's worth it especially when it goes on sale. The music is pretty cool too. Sound effects are fine as well.

This brings back a lot of memories. The game runs great, but could do with a manual for the keybindings as this is not mentioned in-game.

loved it as a kid, even better as an adult.

This title has always been special to me. I picked it up as a complete random buy back in 1995 and from the word: GO, have been captivated by the story, fight and world of the Silencer. While the controls back in the day were very inovative, by today's standards they would seem very strange. Never fear though; simply press the F1 key and all the controls are at your fingertips to review. Never let yourself be fooled; from the FMV cutscenes, the array of weapons and characters you interact with and especially the winding levels you find yourself thrust into you will be drawn in and hooked just as I was back then. So, grab this incredible action game and dive in head first.