Welcome to our review of Poison Control, a typical NIS game that does not disappoint that much.
From the creative minds that brought you Penny-Punching Princess and The Princess Guide comes a darkly humorous tale of redemption! When a mysterious phenomenon causes spirits to become trapped within poisonous manifestations of their own personal despair, only the haughty Poisonette and her amnesiac Soul Mate can purify them. As they venture through the various Belles’ Hells, they will encounter fallen souls longing for escape, other Poison Maidens with their own agendas, and twisted creatures born from the Poison Mires who threaten to stop them! What dark truths will they uncover about the venomous world around them… as well as each other?
Key Features: A Poisonous Partnership: Swap between the poison-absorbing Poisonette and her gun-wielding Soul Mate, and combine firepower and zone control to destroy the creatures of the Poison Mires. Unlock new weapons such as poison bombs, diffusions, and even fire poisons by purifying areas, and enhance your Poisonette’s stats through your dialogue choices.
Enigmatic Encounters: Uncover the mysterious circumstances that set Poisonette and her Soul Mate on the poisonous path towards redemption. Along the way, encounter other Poisonettes, each with their own agenda, as well as fallen souls whose personal Belles’ Hells must be cleansed in order to be set free.
Corrupt and Colourful: With an art style that’s as grim as it is charming, this twisted tale practically jumps off the screen! From vivid stages to vibrant gameplay effects, this adventure is as much a visual experience as it is visceral.
Poison Control is one of those typical Japanese games from Nippon Ichi Software, crazy enough to get released and in itself is not a bad experience. Though there is a lot of pink in this game… Haha, I swear, I was expecting a completely different game when I first heard of this title so I guess I am to blame for that?
In this game, you are in what is called an action RPG, but I would rather call it something different, a pinkish Action Shooter with cleaning mechanics. The cleaning being the entire Poison control title. It is a rather funny approach to gaming, but it surprisingly works out well. I was either cleaning the floor and getting rid of the poison or taking shots at the enemies on screen. All while having a very pink world around you.
The biggest challenge in this game, ammo control. At least it was for me. I love me a good shooter from now and then, having gotten used to always having a gun at hand with endless bullets. The entire 10 bullets at first, it was harder to get used to what I expected but the lighter sense of this game sure helped. I do wish there was some more voice acting or even animations. I know this is typical for this studio, but at first, there really was a lot of reading before I got to the game.
In conclusion, Poison Control is better as a game than you’d expect of this pink weirdness. Solid gameplay that could surprise you but in honesty, it may not be for everyone. Oh and there is a lot of pink in this game. A LOT!
