Gaming News Who was waiting for this? 29 years later, this raunchy butt-whacking FPS returns with a remake
It is a game released in 1995 that will be the subject of a remake by Nightdive Studio. An atypical title that probably wanted to build on the success of first-person shooters like Doom or Duke Nukem and at the same time stand out.
This isn’t an April Fool’s joke
On the day of April 1st, we must regularly distinguish truth from untruth. Sometimes it is very difficult as reality can surpass fiction. Proof of this is Nightdive Studio’s initiative to announce PO’ed: Definitive Edition, a remastered version of a game released in 1995. PO’ed is a first-person shooter inspired by the classic gameplay of Doom, giving it a touch of originality. The player plays a chef, the last survivor of a spaceship attacked by aliens. The goal is simple: Survive and eliminate the pursuing enemies using the tools at his disposal. Namely kitchen utensils, including a frying pan.
When it was released nearly 30 years ago, “PO’ed” was not unanimously celebrated. It is mentioned for its picturesque side and careful level design, but it is highlighted for its difficulty levels or the bugs related to character controls. In any case, the majority of the press emphasizes the uniqueness of the experience.
A studio that has already proven itself
In short, PO’Ed wasn’t a hit when it was released on 3DO in 1995. The same goes for the port to PlayStation in 1996. What additions can we expect from a remake? On the game’s Steam and GoG spec sheets we can read that PO’Ed: Definitive Edition promises:Updated graphics, anti-aliasing, increased frame rate and redefined controls, and performance up to 4K 144 FPS
No release date has been set yet, but the developers urge players to stay tuned. The Nightdive Studio has already proven itself this year. It is thanks to them that Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, which has good reviews on the various platforms. On the Metacritic review aggregator we note a rating of 79/100. 88% of positive reviews were left on Steam, although the game was considered too expensive by several players.
