If you thought 2023 was crap, think again!

 This game starts with green text on a black background, with the single word 'WHY?', instantly this brings back the words of the infamous Agent Smith. “Why, Mr. Anderson?, Why, why?.Why do you do it? Why, why get up?. Why keep fighting?.Do you believe you're fighting...for something?. For more than your survival?.Can you tell me what it is?.Do you even know?; Is it freedom?, Or truth?.Perhaps peace?. Could it be for love?" The intro to the games throws out even more why questions. WHY is there a grid falling from the skies onto the city of  St Scar Taspringyassyar Lakebar? WHY are there strange monsters running down the grid and killing everyone? WHY has someone completely unqualified as a heavy gunner like yourself been chosen to defend the place? WHY are you even reading what an ascii chicken is saying? The question about why has someone completely unqualified been chosen was particularly apt as I started the game without paying attention to the keyboard layout (O,

 The email with this entry opens confidently declaring "Hello, This is the winning entry for the CSSCGC 2024!" At this point, I wonder if I should even bother to do a review or just end the contest here. To save protests about rigged results and stolen competitions I'll load it up and check if it is in fact the winning entry. Like all Firelord productions, it comes with a vast manual and other paperwork which will be included in the download for your pleasure. Promises made by the promotional blurb include "- **Epic Showdowns**: Challenge your friends or the unpredictable Spectrum in a battle of wits and libations! Can you outdrink your buddy without going overboard? Only one way to find out! - **Educational & Fun**: Learn about drinks from around the world while developing your strategic skills. Who knew gaming could be so enlightening? (Disclaimer: May not actually improve your drinking skills!) - **Vibrant Retro Graphics**: Immerse yourself in a colourful, nos