Some gamers prefer added narrative drama to their experience. With a spate of recent natural disasters and rescue teams going beyond the call of duty in these situations, this game may add some action-packed reality for gamers seeking more.

You are the 3rd person controller of ex-Marine turned International Rescue Team member Raymond Bryce. A year after a disastrous event at a volcano, Ray is catapulted into a dangerous adventure which plays like an action movie, and just like James Bond can’t do without villainous organizations like SPECTRE, here the antagonists out to cause havoc is SURGE (having stolen nuclear weapons and kidnapped a renowned seismologist). The gameplay makes full use of the Wii controls which includes everything from your basic and advanced running & jumping actions, to puzzle solving, shooting, driving vehicles, resuscitating patients, mini-games and more. Successful tasks lead to cash in the bank with which to upgrade essential equipment and weaponry. Energy loss can be replenished by eating

With earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions, escaping floods, saving victims and avoiding smoke filled air and poisonous gasses (while having to save the planet) is just another day for Ray.

If you’ve battled your way through the game, you can also re-take it in the more difficult “Real Disaster Mode”.

4 / A
- Paul Blom

A:Long Term Shelf Life
B:Deserves Another Play
C:Once Should Suffice