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‘Resident Evil’ Fan Series Takes a Dark Comedy Approach in “S.T.A.R.S” [Watch]
While all of these Resident Evil fan films/shorts are done with heart, fighting zombies and evil corporations doesn’t always have to be serious business. That’s certainly the case with the fan-based web series “S.T.A.R.S”, dark comedy take on Resident Evil has released two episodes so far, with more in the works.
Currently, the series is slated for 15 planned episodes, but there are also several gag reels and trailers to watch. The series is being penned by Michael Young, who has previously worked on other parody videos for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom involving YouTuber Maximilian Dood.
The “S.T.A.R.S.” series takes place two years before the events of the first Resident Evil, and don’t appear to have a continuous plot (so far). For example, the first episode involves two agents working for Umbrella Corporation making a startling discovery about their assigned target, while the second episode has Albert Wesker getting his next big assignment from his former partner and new Supervisor, Holden.
While the videos do have an low budget feel in terms of production quality, it’s more than made up for with the amount of love that Michael Young and his crew have put into these shorts. These are definite fans of the series. And hey, if you’d like to show some love to these guys, check out their Patreon to help support the future episodes.
Retroware surprised everyone last year with the announcement that they’re working on a throwback beat-’em-up based on the Toxic Crusaders cartoon. Grab your mop and get ready: the side-scrolling beat ’em up game is heading our way later this year.
Toxic Crusaders is now available to preorder on Steam, with the game set for Fall 2024 release. Exact date TBA.
Developer and publisher Retroware has teamed up with Troma Entertainment to bring the characters from the 1991 cartoon “Toxic Crusaders” back, for an all-new, all-action beat ’em up for one to four players.
In the game, “When the evil Dr. Killemoff attacks, only one team of hideously deformed creatures of superhuman size and strength stands between him and his plans for global pollution: the Toxic Crusaders, Earth’s last, greatest and ugliest hope for survival! Battle across seven disgusting levels rendered in vibrant pixel art as you defend Tromaville from hordes of Radiation Rangers, mutated thugs and zombie chickens. The odds might be stacked against you but with awesome powers, a winning personality, and up to four-players on your side, the Smogulan Empire’s days are numbered!
“Choose from seven playable characters, including Toxie, No-Zone, Junkyard, Major Disaster, and Headbanger – plus, for the first time, play as Toxie’s musically “gifted” girlfriend Yvonne, and the mother of all mothers, Mrs. Junko, Toxie’s mom!”
Considering this is set in Tromaville, it’s a safe bet that we’ll see more Troma characters beyond the Crusaders here. Toxic Crusaders will also feature fully voice-acted motion comic cutscenes, featuring voice acting by TeamFourStar, industry veterans, and of course, Troma actors.
Check out the gameplay demo below for a closer look at the Toxic Crusaders in action.
Toxic Crusaders is coming soon to Xbox Series X + S, Playstation 4 + 5, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and the Epic Games Store. But you can wishlist on Steam in the meantime.
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