All Entries in the "Reviews" Category

Resident Evil 5: Desperate Escape Review

With multiple downloadable packs releasing for the title in the month of March, Desperate Escape is the second major Resident Evil 5 DLC pack to arrive on Xbox 360 and PS3. Capcom released the pack on March 3 and March 4, respectively. Like the first, this pack contains an hour long chapter with two characters for the Mercenaries Reunion mode. The pack costs $5 (400 Microsoft Points), and I guess the big question you all have is, “is it worth it?”

Shoot1Up Review

Shoot1Up is an Xbox 360 Indie title that was developed by Nathan Fouts, whose other game, Weapon of Choice, met warm reception on the 360. At first glance, you may think, hmmm, a shmup where you shoot the staff members of 1up.com. Well, this game is not that, so don’t worry if you are a fan of 1up, because there is no harm being done to them in this game.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope International Review

I’m having a feeling of déjà vu, but in a good way. There was a time, not all that long ago, where I was really hurting for some decent JRPGs. To my surprise, they turned up exclusively on the Xbox 360. With that in mind, I purchased my little Microsoft box in late 2008, because I knew what was coming up – the latest Star Ocean game by tri-Ace, one of my favorite JRPG franchises. I pre-ordered and played the game on the 360 and really enjoyed it, for the most part. I was so enraptured by actually having a fresh JRPG to play that I let a lot of things slip by in my mind, possibly putting the game up on a higher pedestal than it really should have been located. How did my second encounter with this latest Star Ocean game fare, taking into consideration all the additions to the PS3 iteration? Read on to find out!

Resident Evil 5: Lost In Nightmares Review

When Resident Evil 5 was released last year, many fans complained about the game being a departure from its survival/horror roots. The game was an action title in execution as well as atmosphere. Lost in Nightmares seems like it is Capcoms response to this criticism, but is it too little too late. Also, is it worth the price tag.

Risen Review

Humans have banished the gods from the face of the Earth. Basically in doing this, they have also released ancient creatures that are older than mankind itself, which reside in ruins that have sprung up all over the island. Piranha Bytes Risen begins with a boat at sea, and you the main character has stowed away on. The boat is attacked by a creature that is invisible to you the main character, but not to the Inquisitor which is also on board. A menacing looking man, with a jewel over his eye that allows him to see the beast. The Inquisitor attempts to battle the creature, but soon realizes his attempt is futile. He disappears from the deck of the boat leaving the crew and you the stow away in the path of the beast. A giant wave crashes into and destroys the boat. You awaken on the beach of an island and realize that you were not alone as a stow away on the boat. A beautiful woman named Sara, who is also stranded on the island, and proceeds to follow you around as you investigate the island.

Crime Scene Review

SouthPeak Games’ Crime Scene arrived February 16, 2010 for Nintendo DS. The game should have piqued the interest of those looking for some blood on the system that only has a handful of M rated titles. Crime Scene throws you right into the action. Your first case involves two people dead. From there on the game can best be described as Trauma Center meets Ace Attorney. So, how does it all come together?

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Review

When Dynasty Warriors 2 first made its debut on the PlayStation 2 so many moons ago, gamers were met with a world of massive armies that demanded to be conquered.  Over the years Dynasty Warriors has mostly been known for what it has kept true to Dynasty Warriors 2.  The mere mention of this series to any well educated gamer will prompt visions of over-sized armies

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth Review

The latest entry of Capcom’s Ace Attorney series has arrived on Nintendo DS. Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth released on February 16, 2010, and looked to steer the series in a new direction.

If you aren’t familiar with the previous Ace Attorney titles, they are heavily text-based games that take place in various areas, but usually in the courtroom. You interrogate, press for clues, and present evidence to shut people (usually liars) up. Every so often you go out to the scene and gather information through some point and click mechanics. They are all pretty great games that have already brought the series this far. So, how does Miles Edgeworth stack up?

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 Review

Slant Six Games and Sony have taken SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 for the PSP to a whole new level. With a new campaign and features like the all new online campaign co-op as well as online play which supports for the first time medals, ribbons and leader-boards. See for yourself how you stack up against the best from around the world. There is also a limitless combination of custom missions, weapons, gear, and multiple difficulty levels. You can go online and join a clan or fight for yourself. The title can also support the ability to unlock these weapons and gear. The multi-player team mode focuses on game play that allows new ways for players to interact, expanding on the team orientated, authentic, military experience that made the franchise famous. There is also a compelling narrative story in a cutting edge presentation.

Plants vs. Zombies for iPhone Review

PopCap is known for making simple yet addicting games, such as Bejeweled and Peggle. This time around, though, it is something a bit different, with more character and personal peril. Plants vs. Zombies was released on the PC and Mac several months ago and it looked interesting at the time, but I never got around to playing it. Now I’m glad I didn’t, as I couldn’t imagine playing it any other way than on the iPhone (or iPod Touch).

The premise of the game sees you protecting your yard and house from a zombie invasion. If the zombies get to you they eat you brains. I bet you didn’t see that one coming, right? Luckily, you have quite the green thumb, because you can call on a wide variety of plants and fungi to protect your grey matter. In essense, this is a unique tower-defense-like game where you are defending yourself.

Heavy Rain Review

What started as a tech demo way back at E3 in 2006, over the years has managed to transform into one of the most anticipated titles of 2010. David Cage, the creator of 2005’s Indigo Prophecy, is both the writer and director for this “film noir thriller” where he not only lives up to his previous work but also exceeds it in every way. Heavy Rain, while not perfect, is a video game work of art.

Bioshock 2 Review

When 2K decided to return to Rapture, many gamers were hesitant to react. Should 2K return to the site of one of the most popular games in history? How would it compare to the classic feel of Bioshock? One thing we learned in the first installment of the Bioshock series was that the underwater city of Rapture was not only vast, but barely even explored the first time around. What surprises and treasures would await gamers as they made their way through the cold, dark, watery city of despair? Could anything that happened even touch the epic ending of the first game? Gamers are getting their chance to return to Rapture to find out exactly what other mysteries lies beneath the waves in the failed city of hope.