See, she likes Rock Paper Scissors, too!

Oh, Rock, Paper, Scissors. A great, classic children's game that's been brought into the limelight in recent years due to RPC championships held across the country and around the world. [adult swim] decided to get in on all that hot RPC action with their new game, and the subject of today's Hot Piece of Flash, Rock Paper Scissors: Extreme Deathmatch. As you can expect, this is the hardcore version of the game you grew to love.

With a little Super Smash Bros. thrown in the mix.


Get ready for some pain, office-supply style.

I knew this game was gravy when, on the "Warning" screen, you could press "Yes, I've been warned" or "No, I prefer Lolcats". Awesome. In the game, you choose (surprisingly) to be either Rock, Paper, or Scissor, each with a different move-set and special ability. Also, between rounds, you unlock various weapons, such as chainsaws, cigarette bits, and cinder blocks, that can be whipped at your opponents. The battles themselves play out, much like previously stated, as SSB-like bouts, with the 3 adversaries leaping about, causing all kinds of mayhem to the destructible environments, and each other.


That's me, as Paper, kicking the shit out of my foes.

I chose to play as Paper, after hours of exhaustive research and decision making. Paper comes with the ability to teleport (Mobius Strip), heal himself (Recycle), and duplicate (Office 2000). The duplication came after I charged up the Special meter, and each character has 3 different special moves. One of Rock's moves, for instance, is a giant stone fist that comes crashing down on opponents, while Scissor can grow 10 times his own size and snip away at his opponents. Every few stages has a breather level, where you beat the crap out of an object, like roller blades or a computer, to get extra points (hearkening back to the car destruction of Street Fighter). There's also your requisite block, dive, and taunt abilities, as well as pick-ups that recharge your health, special meter, or both. All in all, a nice little goofy fighter that can whittle away a boring hour or two at the office.
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