T.U.C.2 3D Demo

3D platformers are not exactly a big deal, given the fact that the technology can be put to much better use in other genres. However, there are some successful attempts out there, so it would not be too much of a surprise to see another one join their ranks. The game at hand doesn’t manage to do that, however, so you won’t be experiencing anything revolutionary by playing it.

T.U.C. 2 3D is a simple platformer with not a lot of content and a rather basic approach to the entire idea: you play the role of a girl, who must deal with an alien invasion all by herself, as it seems. Not a lot of details are given when it comes to the plot or the story behind the character, but there’s not much need for one anyway, given the simplicity of the game.

Using a plasma gun with infinite ammunition, you must kill green aliens and destroy turrets as you wander through the levels, looking for doors and keys to unlock them. In fact, finding the keys appears to be your main purpose, because everything else is just there to make your progress as difficult as possible, including the enemies and the tricky platforms you have to navigate.

Since there is no save function, nor do you get to retry from a previous checkpoint after you die, your main character starts out with quite the generous amount of hitpoints. The enemy bullets do a very limited amount of damage as well, so you can rest assured that you are safe, as long as you do not exaggerate. On the other hand, if you happen to die, the only option is to start from the beginning.

As far as the technical aspects are concerned, the graphics are not bad, but they lack detail and dedication. The levels are small and uninteresting, usually with a total of two different textures decorating them, beside the enemies. Speaking of which, the aliens are green and they have big eyes, so not a lot of creativity went into their portrayal either.

All things considered, T.U.C. 2 3D is certainly not special, so there’s no chance you would choose it over something made by a professional studio. On the other hand, if you only have a few minutes to kill and you do not want to encumber yourself with something difficult to digest, this can do the job just as fine.