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I could tell you Resonance of Fate is a fantastic game, but that would be lying. That is not to say, however, that it is a bad game, but with major elements of what makes a great game falling short of the mark, I am hard pressed to recommend this title as a must play. To focus on what the game does right however, Tri-Ace, no stranger to the role-playing genre (see Star Ocean III) decided to buddy up with Sega to…
Battlefield: Bad Company is a refreshing take on the tired modern era first-person shooter. Instead of focusing on ultra serious “this is what it could be like” mentality, Bad Company goes for the more half-hearted approach. Half-hearted in that it can be serious, but those moments are usually broken up by an off the wall remark from the company’s designated funny man Haggard. Along with the trademark geed…
Remakes are becoming more and more popular these days. With publishers struggling to come up with new and exciting IP’s its not hard to see why they also take a look back at what old IP could strike it big. Bionic Commando is an example of Capcom doing just this. Along with the remake of the classic NES game, they decided to reboot the IP entirely with a current gen release. For fans of the good old days, you might…
It is hard to find a good first-person shooter that does something different these days. A lot have come and gone, not leaving much of an impact in their wake. Not too many have something new to bring to the table. Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood may not be as impressive as, say, Modern Warfare, but that’s not to say it doesn’t have anything at all to offer. It is one of the few games to take a stab at a time in…
The first Assassin’s Creed came out of the gate running. It was a stealth game that had intense action. It’s construction and gameplay elements were so revolutionary that it had other developers trying to keep up. For everything Assassin’s Creed did right, it was still a game that had its share of flaws. With Assassin’s Creed II, it is clear that the mentality going into this sequel was, “Lets make the same game but…
In a post Modern Warfare world of First Person Shooters, it is becoming incredibly hard for up and coming franchises to hold their own against the heavy weights. The latest offering from the Riddick fiction, Assault on Dark Athena, proves to be just another victim in a long list of coming close, but not quite close enough. Even with a strong presentation, and added incentives, this title fails to attract anything…
Read the full review The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat marks the debut of the EA's hit franchise on the PlayStation2 system and the first time they have taken the ground breaking series off of its well established computer roots. Though it may not be as captivating as the computer counterpart, it does pretty well in the fierce, competitive world of shooters on the console. Bringing its unique style to the table, Battlefield has always been…
For those who have a bit of pirate in 'em, good old Sid Meier's got you covered. With a title that has Sid's name right on the box, you know your getting the ultimate in simulated experience. This time he takes you back to the late 1600's when pirating ravaged the Caribbean and the English, French, Dutch, and Spanish nations are fighting for control of it all. Sid's clever meld of mini-game action and strategic…
Dynasty Warriors has always been one of those games where you either like it or you don’t. Ever since my first experience with the series, Dynasty Warriors 3, I have always enjoyed getting a friend of mine together and thrashing some Yellow Turbans. The game has never been especially impressive but it has always maintained itself in my collection all these years. The most recent iteration, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam,…
You may or may not have played a Dynasty Warriors game by now. If you have you would know the basics of what to expect from this latest installment to the series. If you haven’t, well there really isn’t a real draw for the undecided that sit on the fence. However, I will say this much, if you ever wanted to try your hand at a Dynasty Warriors game, this is the one to do it. This game is the most polished and…
Unreal Tournament is a crazy game. At first glance you may just see a run of the mill first person shooter, you would be glancing inaccurately however. After it's release back in October of 2000 on the PS2, it quickly gained a reputation of being an overall great gaming experience. Rolling with this momentum, and stable franchise tucked under their belt, the developer decided to branch out into the online world of…
Thrillville is a sim game not unlike your basic Roller Coaster Tycoons, or Sim Theme Parks that have set the bar. You fill the role of the Park Manager and busy yourself with countless missions in different parks much like you would expect. The difference is that this game experience is really streamlined for the general audience so you won’t find all that complexity of the other games. All in all however there…
Star Trek: Conquest may be many things, but an excellent game it is not. In a world of horrible console based RTS games, Bethesda decides they will use their Star Trek license to put forth a game that is unique, but all together unimpressive. Your first clue to this fact might be the price tag. Clocking in at a very attractive 14.99 price point (Unless you ask GameStop who tacks on 5 extra dollars because they love…
On the off chance that you don't already know, Medal of Honor is the World War II first person shooter developed by EA. In its long running history, this franchise has seen its high points and its low points in its nearly 10 year, 10+ title life-cycle. Medal of Honor: Vanguard continues the well-established framework and plays out much as you would expect it too. Unfortunately, it also shares much in common with its…
Welcome to the Black Mesa Research Facility. With that one sentence, the entire world of video gaming as we knew it changed forever. Gordon Freeman became something of gaming legend. Everyone knows at least one aspect or another of his historical journey to the surface and beyond. The game of course is Half-Life, and it is quite hard to forget. Through its ingenious use of imagination, creativity, and programming,…
Who nowadays hasn’t gotten their proverbial rock on with some guitar hero by now? Whether it was Ozzy who did it for you in the first Guitar Hero or the sweet sound of the Allman Brothers from the second, chances are you have come across this phenomenon by now. Well in the style of milking cash cows for all they’re worth, Activision gives us yet another game to wet our appetites with. Which ordinarily would be a…
Level 5 brings a superb adventure of space piracy and saving the galaxy in their latest title, Rogue Galaxy. Though the game is very traditional, as far as RPG's go, it doesn't follow the Japanese style per say, trading that in for the Star Ocean style instead. In fact you will notice quite a few similarities with this title and Star Ocean III. Luckily for all involved, Star Ocean was a fantastic game and this one…
Tired of seeing the same old places and same old things from the beaches of Normandy circa 1942? Well Infinity Ward is right there with you. Feeling that their popular World War II franchise is turning a bit stale, they thought they might take a new approach to that oh so tired out series. Ripped straight from the day's headlines, Call of Duty 4: Modern warfare puts you right in the thick of battle as it is today,…
With a guy like Slash on the cover, it must be good right? Heh, say what you will about the guy, half the people like him, the other half don't. I don't suppose you could guess which camp I fall into. But joking aside, does the next iteration of Guitar Hero live up to all the hype? Well that is the question. It is Guitar Hero, as you remember it, with a plethora of songs to be shredded on the new Wireless Les Paul.…
If you haven't heard of this phenomenal game by now surely you must have been living under a rock. With high marks across the board, this is the evolution of music rhythm games. This defines the very genre itself and pushes the bounds of what was once thought of as far as one could go. Taking the stale, been-there-done-that feeling of other competitors attempt at music rhythm games and completely blowing them apart,…
It was once said that video games are not works of art, nor could they ever hope to be considered as such. These naive individuals have obviously never seen a game made by Kojima Productions. Hideo has been pushing the bounds of the story driven genre since his first introduction into the field. His works are truly a testament for just how blurred the line between movie and game can be pushed. The latest example,…
Read the full review Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
For anyone who has lost faith in the straight single player game in a world of online multiplayer madness, Assassin's Creed is that glimmer of hope you may be searching for. Finally there is a highly satisfying, and richly developed game that has been designed from the ground up to be a solo adventure like non other. This game shows you what a "current gen" one-player game can be and raises the bar for what is…
By now you are probably aware of the Lego phenomenon. Take one part great movie classic, and introduce one part fun, lovable construction toy. These games have taken the gaming industry by storm. Going from “Hey that looks like it might be interesting,” to “What will be the next Lego-ized IP?” (Batman) The simple fact is, like them or not, Lego games are here to stay. After the monumental success of the Star Wars…
Read the full review LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
If you are looking at this review, chances are you’re on the fence on the whole GTA money machine, for if you are a fan you would already possess this game and your bloodshot eyes would tell the tale of late nights and long days. Well Grand Theft Auto IV may not sway those apposed to the whole general concept of the game altogether, it does offer the complete GTA experience, and then some, for those who are indeed…
