TIGSource: Koreans are Cool

Koreans are Cool

Tim — Fri, 26 May 2006 20:00:00 +0000

I’m O.K. is an effort which came about after a couple of designers had read Jack Thompson’s proposal for a violent videogame as a charity benefit. Based on the draft that Thompson had written, the story of Osaki Kim (O.K.) can now be experienced by gamers around the world courtesy of Thompsonsoft.

Players get to control O.K. as he seeks vengeance for the death of his son by annihilating every single game designer alive. Gameplay is similar to SNK’s Metal Slug series, with the violence taken to an extreme level.

The list of usable weapons include uzis, shotguns, rocket launchers, machetes, molotov cocktails and a baseball bat. Weapons can be purchased from a shop at the end of each stage. To purchase items, the player has to earn coins in the bonus stage by shooting at shop customers.

There’s a lot of references to classic games of yesteryear which are fun to spot, though none will be revealed here for fear of spoiling the playing experience. Graphics do not disappoint, which isn’t much of a surprise considering that Derek Yu of Eternal Daughter fame is the team’s lead sprite artist.

The soundtrack can be downloaded from this site, with some secret information posted as well. Press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Enter on the main menu to access the easter egg.

"Koreans are Cool" by BeamSplashX

Wed, 31 May 2006 09:06:33 +0000

I refuse to replay this game since it doesn’t say everything’s A-OK.

"Koreans are Cool" by Brian

Sun, 28 May 2006 13:13:24 +0000

You know, this game makes a great statement, but I thought it wasn’t nearly as funny as it could have been, not to mention it’s got boring, repetitive gameplay. Still, a great concept and a funny website.

"Koreans are Cool" by tim w.

Sun, 28 May 2006 08:33:57 +0000

soundtrack found and post amended, but thanks for the offer! :)

"Koreans are Cool" by E-Magination

Sun, 28 May 2006 07:32:54 +0000

I could host

"Koreans are Cool" by Kenny Anger

Sun, 28 May 2006 04:46:05 +0000

Nothing like a good circle-jerk to start off the site.

"Koreans are Cool" by dessgeega

Sat, 27 May 2006 05:54:23 +0000

derek yu, more like derek who? am i right.

"Koreans are Cool" by null

Sat, 27 May 2006 05:11:55 +0000

Missed you guys - gaming seemed so… empty… without tigsource!

"Koreans are Cool" by Sergio

Sat, 27 May 2006 01:00:34 +0000

Where does the ddrboss music play? Huh? HUH?

"Koreans are Cool" by tim w.

Fri, 26 May 2006 23:33:15 +0000

yeah! let’s give them an award or something. :)

"Koreans are Cool" by Raincoatduck

Fri, 26 May 2006 22:43:16 +0000

This game looks quite violent. What miscreants would create such a disgusting game!?

"Koreans are Cool" by tim w.

Fri, 26 May 2006 22:15:36 +0000

on purpose, I’m sure! :)

"Koreans are Cool" by Derek

Fri, 26 May 2006 21:43:39 +0000

Tim, what are you talking about? The graphics for this game fucking suck. :(