All posts tagged 'Game Reviews'
Saints Row 2: 9 Things Parents Should Know
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Posted on October 15th, 2008 by
It’s the most controversial game that somehow garners no controversary even though it’s worse - in more ways than one - than Grand Theft Auto IV. Here’s some things parents should know, 9 things actually, before bringing this gang warfare game into their homes. Oh, one of the ”things” is a minigame called “Ho’ing!”
RPGWatch: The Whole Game in My Hand #11
Posted on October 15th, 2008 by
Late in 2005 some friends at RPGDot came to me with the idea to do summary articles on the state on RPG gaming on the major handhelds. The release of the DS and particularly the PSP had intrigued many RPG fans who were not interested in consoles (wait, that sounds like me!), and so I put together three articles - one for the GBA, one for the DS and the last one for the PSP. The articles were very well received and when RPGWatch launched late in 2006, I was asked to update the state of handheld RPG’s once more. That is how ‘The Whole Game in My Hand’ was born.
Game Review: Samba de Amigo (Wii)
Posted on October 10th, 2008 by
The short-lived but beloved Sega Dreamcast video game console had its share of innovative and uniquely fun games. One of those was the music/rhythm title Samba de Amigo. Players would shake maraca peripheral controllers (sold separately) to the beat of the music at either high, middle, or low intervals, depending on the on-screen cues. The maracas used a sensor bar to detect height, similar to how the sensor bar on the Wii detects the motion of the remotes. So it only seems natural to port Samba de Amigo to the Wii. Does it still have what it shakes? Read on to find out:
Game Review: King of Clubs (Wii)
Posted on October 9th, 2008 by
Standard golf can only be jazzed up so far, but by its very nature, miniature golf is just crying out for enhancement and improvement. In King of Clubs, gamers play on over a dozen different mini golf courses based around six different themes such as prehistoric, medieval, or Egyptian. In addition to standard miniature golf obstacles and hazards, players can use clubs and golf balls with special abilities to make their way around the course. With tournament, career, fast play, and even a speed version of the game, King of Clubs provides a decent option for some fun golf-related Wii entertainment.
Kirby Super Star Ultra Hyper Mega EX Special Championship Edition Turbo DX Plus
Posted on October 6th, 2008 by
Mega Man 9: One Jump Forward, Two Slides Back
Posted on October 4th, 2008 by
In honor of Mega Man 9 being released recently, I thought I’d share my opinions and experiences with past games in the original series, followed by my brief review of Mega Man 9. We’ll stick with the ORIGINAL Mega Man series, because if I went through the spin-offs (and spin-offs of spin-offs), this blog’ll be neverending. Oh, and you may want to sit down while reading what I have to say about MM9 (skip to the bottom). I’m going to make the whole Internet hate me.
Brothers in Arms: Double Time (Wii) content review
Posted on October 3rd, 2008 by
Brothers in Arms: Double Time takes the first two games in the acclaimed Brothers in Arms series and bundles them together for their Wii debut. You get 10 to 15 hours of gameplay from the original Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 as well as the sequel Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood. The games follow the true-to-life exploits of reluctant commanders Sergeant Baker and Sergeant Hartsock (respectively) as they fight their way through Normandy during the early days of the European invasion. Read the content review at WhatTheyPlay!Game Review: Wario Land: Shake It (Wii)
Posted on October 3rd, 2008 by
Nintendo’s bad boy Wario is at it again! When an evil pirate from another dimension steals a magical treasure: a coin sack that endlessly spews gold when you shake it, it’s up to Wario to save the day. Well, he’ll save the gold anyway. Help Wario in this treasure hunting, 2-D platform jumping adventure for the Nintendo Wii.
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway
Posted on October 1st, 2008 by
“What is it that makes a great soldier? His brain or his heart?” Hell’s Highway, the new WWII stratey/shooter from Ubisoft (that’s not for children) tries to marry HBO’s Band of Brothers style “based on reality” drama while glorifying and reveling in gore and violence. Does it succeed? Crispy Gamer has my answer and you can read about the PC version, the one for Xbox 360, or the one for Playstation 3.
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway - Content Review
Posted on September 30th, 2008 by
From WhatTheyPlay: Hell’s Highway tells the story of a single paratrooper unit during Operation Market Garden. The Allies are invading the Netherlands and pushing back against a fearsome German force. Anyone steeped in WWII drama will find the plot points familiar, and parents need to know that innocent citizens rescued by you meet grim fates. Women and even a child are not spared. There’s a drawn out death scene and several friends die in the game. There’s a lot of drama going on between the harrowing combat portions – the cut-scenes and movies alone merit the ESRB’s M-rating.
