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"Corpse Killer" is a full-motion video (FMV) game originally released for the Sega CD, Sega 32X, and later adapted for the Panasonic 3DO, among other platforms. Developed by Digital Pictures and released in 1994, the game is set on a Caribbean island overtaken by zombies and other supernatural phenomena. Players assume the role of an unnamed United States Marine who is dropped onto the island to defeat a mad scientist named Dr. Hellman, who has unleashed the horde of zombies. The game is primarily known for its FMV style, which was novel at the time, featuring live-action sequences integrated with interactive gameplay. The cast includes notable actors such as Vincent Schiavelli, who plays Dr. Hellman, and rapper and actor R. Lee Ermey, providing a level of performance uncommon in video games of that era.

The gameplay in "Corpse Killer" combines elements of light gun shooters with adventure game mechanics. Players navigate through various environments using a simple point-and-click interface to move and interact, while combat involves pointing a cursor to shoot incoming zombies. The 3DO version of the game features improved graphics and video quality over its Sega CD and 32X counterparts, utilizing the superior hardware capabilities of the 3DO system to enhance the clarity and detail of its FMV sequences. Despite these enhancements, the game received mixed reviews, with criticism often directed at the repetitive nature of gameplay and the inherent limitations of the FMV format. Nevertheless, "Corpse Killer" remains a memorable example of the early '90s FMV game craze, noted for its quirky B-movie style and unique blend of video and interactive elements.

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