Reviews

The Darkness II Review – Worth the Wait

Posted on: February 21st, 2012 by Michael DiMauro No Comments
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The Darkness II is brutal, crass and probably not everyone’s cup of tea. It is also gorgeous, smart and a big improvement over the original in terms of game play. The narrative is constructed in a very interesting way that will keep you guessing right up to the end. This game takes what was interesting about the original, and builds upon it while also streamlining the experience.

 

SoulCalibur V Review: A Story Eternally Retooled

Posted on: February 8th, 2012 by Doug Scott No Comments
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Right off the bat, you’ll notice some pretty dramatic changes to Soul Calibur V. Your favorite character may not be there. Classic characters don’t control the way they used to.

 

Scarygirl Review: Not so Scary, Still Solid

Posted on: February 6th, 2012 by Nick Bristow No Comments
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Inspired by one of the webs most charming comics, Scary Girl finally gets her own console game to show off all that beautiful art direction. Coming into this game, I had two questions. Is she a girl and is she scary?

 

SOL: Exodus Review – The Unfulfilled Void of Space

Posted on: February 3rd, 2012 by Tim Lanning No Comments
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Repetition mixed with a weak story and a lack of vehicle customization kept Sol: Exodus from being more than a somewhat entertaining distraction. Space combat fans will find a lot to enjoy, but others may be put off by the lack of polish. It turns out that in space no one can hear you scream for Freespace 3.

 

Jurassic Park: The Game: The Review

Posted on: February 2nd, 2012 by Michael DiMauro No Comments
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If you are a Jurassic Park fanatic, you will be able to wring some enjoyment out of the locations and the aesthetic. In the end, Jurassic Park: The Game feels like it is trying too hard to be cinematic. It isn’t a particularly good movie and it’s a failure as a game.

 

Saints Row The Third Review: All that Power

Posted on: January 26th, 2012 by Doug Scott 2 Comments
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Saints Row: The Third isn’t simply about being crazy just to be crazy. There’s an art to tiptoeing along what is silly and what is downright stupid. The game is downright fun.

 

Choplifter HD Review – Crash and Burn

Posted on: January 25th, 2012 by Michael Dao No Comments
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Choplifter was the very first game I ever purchased for my first game console, the Sega Master System. I had a lot of fond memories playing Choplifter, both good and bad. Good memories of mastering the early levels of the game, and less than good memories at the frustration I experienced later on. Back then, much like now, I wasn’t exactly what one would call a highly skilled gamer. When I heard that an HD remake was coming, excitement quickly ramped up. If you are reading this review, you surely must have questions. Does this game harken back to the good old days? Have they improved upon the formula at all? Is it worth the fifteen dollars? About that

 

Assassin’s Creed Revelations – The Undiscovered Country

Posted on: January 20th, 2012 by Michael Dao No Comments
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Assassin’s Creed: Revelations is the last in the Assassin’s Creed 2 Trilogy from Ubisoft. This game brings players the conclusion of the story of the protagonist, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. The one thing about this title which was jarring from the start would be that the Ezio that is playable, isn’t the Ezio that fans have remembered in the past two installments of this trilogy. The story of the Ezio shown here is that of an aged hero in his 50s. Although many years have passed, and the story now takes place in modern day Turkey, Ezio is as sharp as ever and ready to deal out just oodles of violence, but gratuitous amounts of it.

 

Hero Academy Review: Higher Learning

Posted on: January 18th, 2012 by Doug Scott No Comments
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Hero Academy is a turn based strategy game. Two teams enter a nine by five grid and fight to destroy each others’ jewels while protecting their own.

 

Kirby Mass Attack Review – A Gaggle of Goodness

Posted on: January 16th, 2012 by Michael DiMauro No Comments
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As what will almost certainly be one of the last first party games created for the Nintendo DS, Kirby Mass Attack is a fitting tribute. It is effortlessly charming, deceptively simple, and absolutely adorable without going into the realm of cavity-causing sweetness. It allows you to choose your own level of engagement, whether that is to romp though without a care in the world, or to take on the challenge of getting every collectable and gold medal. Which ever way you go, you are sure to have a great time with Kirby Mass Attack.