Playstati Shaun Conlin Contributing Writer Playstation: Tai Fu (Activision) Another additien to the plattormer genre with an action hungry 3D tighter as its Jead character, Va Fir tries to excel where others could not, (Eidos? Naya and Fighting Force, tor example, tried and NPO423799 Pore Se 2 or a sees ns’ lai failed to mixed genus. + Burt it does ory too herd. Fortunately, as Pai the Rung Fo tighung ager, one finds tun and camp humour ean nicely offset poor control. Technically, control is decent analogue thumb thingy stutt, bur the collision detecron bites and the roaming over head view camera is fully auto mated and therefore dawed. Ce a os Pra teas Aner eed oF oe gee ! é ae a i a Oe Fu will Button configuration is decepuvely simple and eventu- ally offers buckets of fighting Moves and exquisite combos (vou tear more as the “story” moves along). Character an- mation is torgerrable but level design and graphic display are top notch. Gameplay offen feans toward cediun as your man objectives include bauble/coin collecting, power up huoting, puzzle soking and boss beating. Yawn! Vhat said, Porat the 75% completion pomt and have every intenuon of kicking and chwing my way to the end, so there is some: thing addictive about this game in spite ofits flaws. The relative freshness of a Kung, Fu fighting feline character who speaks like a bad snice over actor from a bad °70s Kung Fu Friday, April 16. 1999 — North Shore News — 37 movie —~ “Huh! Your Kung Fu is no good!” —- Tai Fit has wor me over bur Pcan’s completely recommend the genre: crossings Campy rons as something worth owning. Excellent rental. OK purchase. Who says cheaters never win Tat Fu: Once vou've learned “crane style,” rapid win you over despite flaws — taps on the jump burton will invoke fonger jumps/flight. Top Rentals: 1. Syphon Filter - PSX 2. Tai Fu - PSX 3. Roller Coaster Tycoon - PC Sponsored by: InterAction Computer Entertainment, 120 E. 3rd St. NOV. £604) 987 3472. Available in Twin to Queen sizes. #79340 series. VISCOUNT? SEARS-O-PEDIC® SLEEP SETS pout eee po Ee eo Pree eee gy sere eed WOK IEDC HO Pear a ea Come see the many sides of Sears™ Sears reg. 699.98-7099.98. Set *338-538 Copyright t 1999. Sears Canada Inc. _