''Torrente'' is a 2003
video game
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from O~3 Entertainment. It is based on the
Spanish film of the same name.
Development
The game was developed by Madrid-based Virtual Toys in partnership with
Cinemaware.
The game was originally released in Europe (in Spain) in 2001
and later in North America in Summer 2004.
Reception
Tal Blevins from ''
IGN
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'' said "It's a slow-paced shooter with shoddy AI, dated graphics and a frustrating design. Even though it's good for a few irreverent laughs, it's not worth paying for, even if you find it hanging out in the bargain bin... or a hot tub"
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GameSpot
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'' said "Given its lurid subject matter, Torrente, bad as it is, might have been some kind of epic disaster or at least an interesting failure. Instead, its awfulness is entirely, depressingly average. If nothing else, collectors of all things Torrente can buy it, store it, and keep it in mint condition in the box, and not feel as if they've missed anything"
The game sold over 240,000 units in Europe.
References
External links
*{{official website, https://web.archive.org/web/20040618144803/http://o3entertainment.com:80/titles/torrente/ (archived)
'' Torrente''at Virtual Toys
2003 video games
O~3 Entertainment games
Third-person shooters
Video games about police officers
Video games based on films
Video games developed in Spain
Video games set in Madrid
Virtual Toys games
Windows games
Windows-only games