A few weeks back I was alerted to an energy drink based off the popular Gears of War franchise. Now, I’ll admit I was skeptical. While it did look badass, I was only able to order it off Amazon from some company I’ve never heard it. But, rising above my usual skepticism I ordered a can and in a few short days it arrived at my doorstep.

Opening up the package I was more impressed than I thought I was going to be. It’s close to an average sized energy drink, the design matched the original level of badass, and my fears of being ripped off were lessened (I payed $8 US at the end for this 8 oz. can, $3 for the product, $5 for the shipping).

I left it in my fridge for about a week, never having the time to consume the awesome looking beverage. Finally mustering up some time and courage I popped the top and chugged the drink down.

The taste was better than I thought, no rust lung occurred, I didn’t glow and I am still human. It was what I can only describe as a more juice like Mountain Dew. The entire can was emptied in a few short seconds and I was happy that I was still standing.

What followed though left me saddened by my first energy drink experience. I felt no kick, no extra energy, nothing except my thirst was slightly quenched. For spending almost ten dollars on one energy drink I was hoping for some result, if any.

The product started out with high marks but it quickly became dissatisfying once it was realized this energy drink failed on its biggest promise, actually giving the drinker energy.

The only thing Imulsion has going for it is can design and taste. Unfortunately, that’s it. It’s a cool collectable, something you can put next to your cans of Game Fuel and your Street Fighter figures but the product has no real value. And that’s a shame.