Brain Dead 13
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| Developer(s) | ReadySoft |
| Publisher(s) | ReadySoft, Digital Leisure |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, CD-i, 3DO, Jaguar CD, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, iPhone |
| Release date(s) | 3DO
Sega Saturn iPhone
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| Genre(s) | Action Interactive Movie |
| Mode(s) | 1 player |
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Brain Dead 13 is an Interactive movie game produced by ReadySoft that was released for DOS in 1995 and later ported to consoles in 1996. Unlike Dragon's Lair and Space Ace, which began as laserdiscs, it was released for PCs and game consoles only.
On October 8, 2010, Brain Dead 13 was ported to the iPhone via the App Store. This version is rated 12+.
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[edit] Story
Lance, a young computer expert, is called to fix a computer at a scary, dilapidated castle. After repairing a large super-computer, Lance learns that his client, the disembodied brain of Dr. Nero Neurosis, has a diabolical plan to take over the world. He quickly finds himself in trouble, being chased around the castle by Dr. Nero Neurosis's psychotic servant Fritz.
The player must guide Lance through the castle in order to defeat Dr. Neurosis and escape with his life.
[edit] Gameplay
The game consists entirely of quick time events. During gameplay exploration is freer than in most previous interactive games, with most rooms linked to crossroads. This leaves the route for finding the Brain Chamber up to the player.
Even crossroads are done as quick time events. If the player fails to choose a path as soon as he reaches a crossroads, Fritz will arrive and kill Lance. The death scenes are often rather violent, but over-the-top in their cartoony approach. However, the player has infinite lives, and after the death sequence, there is a revival sequence, where Lance bursts out of a coffin, is given blood, etc.
[edit] Characters
Lance Galahad A young computer expert and the playable character. He has long red hair and a baseball cap. He is an avid video game junkie, and also a bit of a smart mouth. Voiced by Riccardo Durante.
Dr. Nero Neurosis The disembodied brain that plans to rule the world. Nero sends Fritz after Lance at the beginning of the game after he insults the mad doctor by calling him "average" (though he was planning to kill Lance from the beginning anyways simply to avoid paying for his repair job). Voiced by Dave Quesnelle.
Fritz A hunchbacked little imp with hooks for hands, and an array of deadly gadgets. His apparent lack of brains doesn't prevent him from being a lethal adversary. Lance is pursued by him throughout the game. He is Dr. Neurosis' "pet" and diligently follows all orders given to him. Voiced by Joe Giampapa, though Fritz speaks only in grunts and gibberish.
Vivi A curvaceous, vampiric vixen with a Southern belle accent who runs a "funeral salon". It is generally an excuse for her to dismember or suck the blood of unwary or unwilling patrons. Voiced by June Brown.
Moose A big, dumb, Frankenstein's Monster-like giant that spouts various sports phrases and wields a baseball bat and a football. Moose is encountered as one of the seven "boss" sequences. Voiced by Blayne Burnside.
Lance also comes across many other creatures out to kill him in the various dungeons, hallways, rooms, gardens, and labyrinths in the castle.
