Ný here. I just wanted to take a short break from my Turkey Day kitchening to review a game that is very dear to my heart. A game that I feel captures perfectly the spirit of Thanksgiving.
I have fond memories of playing Custer’s Revenge as a little girl. As a historically accurate portrayal of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Custer’s Revenge is not only a fun game for children, it is also very educational.
Custer’s Revenge is also a great source of moral and social lessons, though it was not without controversy. Released by Mystique for the Atari 2600 in 1982, in a time when interracial relationships were still seen as taboo, Custer’s Revenge broke through these social barriers. It is unfortunate that the world was not yet ready for such progressive thinking in a video game. Because it featured a romance between a white man and a Native American woman, Custer’s Revenge was the subject of much criticism in the gaming industry and it was eventually pulled from the market.
At it’s heart, Custer’s Revenge is an amazing story of love and loss. Even though their people tried keep them apart, General Custer was willing to brave arrow-fire to be with Revenge, the Native American woman for whom his heart so longed. If you are able to help General Custer survive the long trek to the other side of the screen, the star-crossed lovers can finally be together. Custer’s Revenge is truly a romance for the ages.
In Custer’s Revenge, General Custer is able to put racial and cultural differences aside and freely give of himself to his Native American lover, just as the white men freely shared their bounty and blankets with their Native American brethren at the very first Thanksgiving. It almost brings a tear to your eye!
The gameplay itself is very engaging. You can easily spend hours dodging those arrows in order to help General Custer to the other side of the screen so he can be with his love, Revenge, at long last. Though the controls are somewhat complex, they aren’t difficult to learn.
The graphics are also very well done. The character sprites are very detailed and life-like. The animation is smooth and the sprites’ movements feel very natural. Mystique really made the characters come to life! The textures used in the backgrounds are also very realistic and make you feel like you are actually there, in the wild west!
The soundtrack for Custer’s Revenge is very catchy. The music featured in the game does a great job of capturing the emotions of the characters.
Custer’s Revenge is a great game for all ages. It is sure to remain a classic for years to come.
Gameplay: 8.5
Soundtrack: 9
Graphics: 8.5
Replay Value: 10
Overall: A-
Wow, the guy on the left looks like he’s whipping his junk around.
Exactly. That’s how the chick knows he loves her.