''Torrente'' is a 2003

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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 ''

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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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'' 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)
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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