The console update of NARC threatens to push videogame critics' buttons even further than GTA and other controversial titles with its power-up system. The player has the option to use illegal drugs to boost performance: taking Ectasy cools down aggressive enemies (how does this work if YOU take the drug?), crack cocaine improves marksmanship (a "crack" shot, get it?) and marijuana temporarily slows time (wouldn't you get slow and your enemies stay in real time?!). The murky morality is balanced by penalizing the player if he becomes a chronic abuser. One more caution: This PS2 and Xbox title is priced to move at $20...
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