Reviews about Video Game Titles

picopuerto says "The best Wii game I've ever played" about Nintendo Wii - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

picopuerto — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:36:39 GMT

Amazing game in almost every aspect. The gameplay is made for the Nintendo Wii. It really shows off what the motion controls can do. The World is large and the story carries you through the game very well. It's easy to learn how to wield your sword and learn new attack combinations gradually. The graphics are not nearly as good as games for other modern consoles, but they are the best you can get on the Wii System. I've stayed up many nights trying to just finish the next quest and then being so entralled that I needed to start a new one. The soundtrack is great. It has all the music from the Zelda games I played when I was younger, made all the more vibrant and modern. The two modes of going from human to beast during gameplay is inventive and fun as well. Definitley a must buy title if you own a Nintendo Wii console. There is no mulitplayer component, so once you beat the game, there really is no reason to play it again, uless you've let it go for a couple of months...

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worknschoolmom23 says "Chanllenging and fun game" about Nintendo DS - New Super Mario Bros.

worknschoolmom23 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:13:49 GMT

My daughter has a Nintendo DS, and she's always excited to try new games. I grew up playing Mario, so when she bought New Super Mario Bros. with her birthday money, I was just about as excited as she was to try it out!

Similar to the original Mario Bros., you navigate Mario and his buddy Luigi through fun-filled lands to save the princess. There are some classics, like the mushroom that makes you grow bigger but there are also some new twists. A tiny blue mushroom will make you smaller and very lightweight. There is also a jumbo mushroom (my daughter calls it mumbo jumbo, but I can't recall the real name of it) that makes Mario huge when he eats it. Mario can stop on everything, bust through walls, knock down tubes, and shake the earth! But hurry, because this only lasts for a short time!

Another cool feature of this game is Mario vs. Luigi. When two DS's are linked together, the opponents can go head to head on various games. Way cool!

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sadistik says "fun zombie killing" about Xbox 360 - Dead Rising

sadistik — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:10:55 GMT

This game is just good fun zombie killing. You are a photo journalist who is dropped off at a mall full of zombies. There are tons of items in game that can be used for health or killing/messing with zombies. You can put a bucket on their head and watch em walk around blind. You can stick a shower head in their head and watch blood pour out of it. You can bash em with a large stuffed teddy bear!!! Feel like throwing plates at a zombie?? how about a circular saw blade? All along you take picutres of the zombies, and of the kills to get points. You are trying to save some survivors but i just do it for the fun. You can change clothes and play with squirt guns! Ive never had any saving issues or anythign like others have talked about. and this isnt a very good "first person shooter" game. It is just about killing zombies in hilarious ways and having a fun time doing it. I would highly suggest this game if you are looking for fun... if you want a serious shooting/killing...

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sadistik says "fun for everyone whos not afraid to try it!" about Xbox 360 - Rock Band

sadistik — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:39:28 GMT

ROCK BAND!!! You gotta play. There are drums, a guitar/bass and a mic. Grab some friends and live your rock fantasies. I too was sceptical of this game cause it wasnt playing real instruments. But i played and LOVE it. Its just a good time. There is fun songs and once you get a few people playin you see everyone gets really into it. Dont be afraid to sing... not having a good voice is not an excuse, not knowing the words is not an excuse. It measures tone... i personally have a horrible voice, but i kick some butt on rock band cause i get the right tone. The words are on the screen and even if you cant get it, if you can just make a mumbly noise in the right tone and still get it. ive seen 8 yr olds get 100% on beastie boys when i cant even read it that fast. The drums on the original rock band are loud and hard to play... but some people love them. There are downloadable songs as well, but i never got them. Plenty of fun songs to play already

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mfarrell2008 says "halo odst game is worth the buy" about Xbox 360 - HALO 3 ODST

mfarrell2008 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:55:49 GMT

The Halo ODST for the xbox 360 is a good buy, especially for those who like the Halo franchise. The campaign is well worth the buy. In the campaign, you play as different characters, who got seperated while dropping onto New Mombassa, a city in Africa that has a large covenant ship landing on it. Your goal is to find the others, and get everyone to safety. The action is smooth, the language is what you expect from the halo games. Not too many familiar characters, as this is a new game, designed around the ODST group. The firefight mode is excellent for multiplayer use, I would not recommend it just for single player, as it is quite tough. There are many enemies to fight, and it get real difficult after a while. When playing different rounds, certain "skulls" appear, that affect the enemies' characteristics, such as throwing infinite grenades, or having quicker reflexes. The only problem that I have with halo ODST, as alot of others have, is that there is no multiplayer...

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mypointsdillard says "Simply the Best" about Playstation 2 - God Of War

mypointsdillard — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:51:34 GMT

I do not know how to put into words how amazing this game is. Recently, my husband and I have purchased a playstation 2 (since the price was so reasonable and we are financially a little challenged in this economy). My friends had all told me about the God of War game, and the wonderful story and graphics that come along with this.

As a lover of greek mythology, we just had to purchase this game. And let me tell you, were were NOT DISAPPOINTED! This game and story line is pretty true and accurate to the ancient greek stories and the graphics are just unbelievable!

The beginning of the game is so realistic, that my husband and I did not know that the "movie part" was over and the game had begun. We sat there looking at the screen saying"why is Kratos getting his butt kicked by the monsters!" not realizing that the game had begun.

I highly recommend this game to all that enjoy greek mythology, games, graphics as well as wonderful story plots. Definitely worth the time as well...

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tripindogg says "Wii like to play" about Nintendo Wii - Wii Sports

tripindogg — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:14:35 GMT

If you spend $200 on a Wii, you want more than a system. Luckily, Nintendo throws Wii Sports into the box.

There are four games -- bowling, golf, tennis, and baseball. What most people fail to notice about the game is that each of those four games uses a different movement of the Wiimote [[that's slang for the Wii controller]]. Each sports shows a different way that the Wiimote can be held and manipulated. It shows the new Wii owner how versitile the new system is.

The Wii comes with one Wiimote, and, if you notice, Wii Sports is filled with one-player games. Yes, you can compete against your buddies if you want, but you don't have to. This game does everything the Wiimote can do -- and allows you to do it alone, with the one controller that comes with the game.

If you want to try something along the same lines, but with a friend, you wanna pick up Wii Play. But tha's a completely different review.

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ringmaster908nj says "cant stop playing" about Xbox 360 - HALO 3 ODST

ringmaster908nj — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:49:25 GMT

Its about time we got a good halo game. I loved Halo 1's more tactical approach to game play and how you needed to play it safe and the fact that health is limited as are supplies. Halo 3 ODST brings you back to that formula expect you are not a SPARTAN-II super solder. You are an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, the best of the best out of the UNSC Marine Corps. The game takes place during the time line of Halo 2. You are "The Rookie" a survivor of a Marine detachment that was nearly annihilated. You are transferred to the squad of Gunnery Sergeant Eddie Buck who is in charge of an ODST squad. You are supposed ot take over the carrier carrying the Prophet of Regret but, just liek in Halo 2, the carrier goes into slipspace before you can land on it and it sends all of your squad, plus you out of control. You wake up 6 hours after your drop suspended above the city streets, your SOEIV pod buried in the side of a building. Your goal now is to find out where your squad is and link up with them....

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ringmaster908nj says "really cool game" about EA Games - dead space

ringmaster908nj — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:31:50 GMT

You may have heard this game has solid gameplay, but a bit of a lackluster story. The story, at first glimpse, just seems like a branch off the Alien franchise, but there are elements that can be appreciated. For starters, I've never heard of extraterrestrial life being coalesced with religion. Without providing any spoilers, I want to also say that the game has a pretty solid and dramatic backstory. Picking up the audio and text logs is a plus if the story itself intrigues you.

Gameplay is similar to the last two Resident Evil titles. Camera is behind the shoulder, weapons and armor are upgradable, laser targeting allows strategic dismembering (which is VERY useful if you want to conserve ammunition), and of course there are physical attacks that include a heavy gunslap and powerful stomp with the foot, also useful for conserving ammo. In some rooms, the gravity level is 0, but thanks to your equipment, you have the ability to jump wall to wall, usually having to do this to overcome obstacles....

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ringmaster908nj says "great game" about EA Sports - madden 2010

ringmaster908nj — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:18:06 GMT

Experience first-hand what it's like to Fight for Every Yard in Madden NFL 10. With the all-new Pro-Tak animation technology, players have more control over the outcome of each play. Whether driving a receiver towards the first down, or battling for a fumble at the bottom of a pile, the play won't end until the whistle blows. Add to that the most immersive broadcast presentation and online innovation to date, and Madden NFL 10 captures the authenticity and emotion of the NFL like never before.

Features

Pro-Tak - This all new animation technology provides unprecedented control over the outcome of every play. Drag defenders towards the first down marker, including up to 9-man gang tackles, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and evade the rush with all-new quarterback avoidance actions. Enhanced play at the line of scrimmage features a new blocking system that allows the quarterback to step into the pocket and gives the defensive line more control over the rush.

Unprecedented...

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ringmaster908nj says "its not bad" about Xbox 360 - gears of war 2 limited edition

ringmaster908nj — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:05:30 GMT

Marcus Fenix returns to further fight the Locust horde in a tactical sci-fi third-person shooter.

Get your hands on the most complete Gears of War 2 experience available! The Gears of War 2: Limited Edition includes the following bonus materials:

"Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2," a 48-page hardbound book including character profiles, exclusive concept art, and foreword by Design Director Cliff Bleszinski

Bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, design galleries with audio commentary by Epic Games, and promotional videos including the E3 2008 trailer, "Rendezvous"

Dominic and Maria Keepsake Photo

SteelBook" DVD case

Exclusive Xbox LIVE code to unlock a gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle for online play

Gears of War 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.5 million selling blockbuster third-person tactical action game that became one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. This time, Marcus Fexis and Delta Squad are poised to...

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johnneybo says "nintendo wii- mario and sonic olympic games" about Nintendo Wii - Olympic Games

johnneybo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:12:42 GMT

Say what you will about the gameplay, but that's a pretty solid list of characters to pick from.

One of the game's big draws is that it lets you use characters from the Mario and Sonic universes. From the Mario side you can select Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Bowser, Daisy, Yoshi, or Peach. From the Sonic side you can play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Blaze, Vector, Dr. Eggman, or Shadow. You can even use your Mii if you so choose. Each character is rated in a number of categories, but these ratings don't seem to matter much, if at all. Though there's no online play, the game tracks records for all events, and you can even upload your best scores and times online to see how you stack up with the rest of the world.

Mario & Sonic lets you play 20 real Olympic events, as well as a few of the fantasy variety. You can play single events; a circuit, where you compete in four events and try to finish first so that you can unlock new sports; and missions, where you compete in multiple events...

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TimothyL says "Good but simple Hidden Object game" about Big Fish Games - Alexandra Fortune: Mystery of the Lunar Archipelago

TimothyL — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:46:18 GMT

Big Fish Games' Alexandra Fortune: Mystery of the Lunar Archipelago is a hidden object game, where you find hidden "pieces" (often used to construct a larger item, or used in combination with another item) to interact with the story and continue the search. The game is rather simple, but within the trial hour, you only complete about 25-30% of the game.

This game didn't cinch me to purchase it. I liked it, but didn't get hooked onto its storyline (where you are in search of a treasure and your grandfather) and while I was happy that it wasn't suspenseful/scary, I didn't feel motivated to continue the game once the trial period was over.

If you like Hidden Object games that are simple and fun, but not scary or dramatic, as well as gives you puzzles to solve, this game is for you. If you prefer edge-of-the-seat excitement or scarier plots (to solve murders and/or kidnappings), I recommend trying PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville or the Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst series instead.

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cjgriffin29 says "Mass Effect is good." about Xbox 360 - Mass Effect

cjgriffin29 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:42:10 GMT

Developer BioWare has always been at the forefront of progressive storytelling in games, so it's no surprise that Mass Effect's story is one of its best yet. It's got a unique take on the chase-the-bad-guy-across-the-universe plot, and just when you think you've got everything figured out, the game throws you yet another surprise. BioWare has created a politically charged universe with an exhaustive backstory and filled it with a bunch of interesting, multifaceted characters. Combined with an exciting and unique combat mechanic, it makes for a fun and absorbing experience that you'll want to see through to the end, just to see how everything turns out--even if the game isn't perfect by any means. In fact, it's surprising that so many small annoyances and glitches made their way into a game of such general high quality. Still, most players will be able to look past them and enjoy Mass Effect for what it is: A terrific role-playing game with great production values and fun, exciting action...

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TimothyL says "A great Hidden Object and Puzzle game" about Big Fish Games - Trapped: The Abduction

TimothyL — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:09:54 GMT

One of Big Fish Games newest games for the PC (currently not available on Mac), Trapped: The Abduction is a Hidden Object game with puzzles as well. Each level has dialogue, as you (the abductee) work around the scene that the abductor has placed you in. And once you find the list of objects that he has given you (or you think are relevant), the next step is to get out, finding objects to fix others (such as finding door knobs for doors, getting the generator to work). You also must figure out who you are and take items from most levels to piece together what has happened and why he chose you.

There aren't too many differences between various Hidden Object games. I liked this one because most items were relatively easy to find as the graphics and colors were sharp. My one complaint would be that you cannot skip dialogue and move faster through the game, as I try to do that when playing the trial hour.

Would I get this game? Yes... if I had more credits to use, just for fun. ...

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jlowe308 says "This video is ok" about PC for Windows - Grand Theft Auto 4

jlowe308 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:58:46 GMT

I like Grand Theft Auto 4.It starts out great with the story line but the downside is that you have to drive for 12 levels before your ever allowed a weapon at all so that is pretty boring in itself.You think that it is gonna get better and it does for awhile but then you find that the plot kind of gets boring after awhile because the element of surprise is gone.After awhile you wait for the Roman the main Character cousin to call you so you can help him fight.My son thought this game was going to be so much more mentioning the fact that it was on the best console in America.After the story ends you find yourself walking around aimlessly completeing pointless vigilante missions and doing assassinatins for no purpose at all so it becomes old quick and just another wortless video game on yoru shelf.I giev this a 3 for the first 10 minutes because after that it sucks.

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lindsayedens says "Totally loving this new DJ Hero Game" about DJ Hero for PlayStation 2

lindsayedens — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:21:48 GMT

My husband preordered the DJ hero game and was already home playing it before I had known it was even released. I must say that I like DJ Hero a lot more than Guitar Hero.. the music is more fun & upbeat, it's a lot easier to play, & the DJ piece is small and easy to just put in a drawer... the guitar got on my nerves because it was always hanging around the living room and in the way.

Once my husband allowed me a turn to play, I went through the demo quickly & was off and playing some cool songs in no time. I must admit that I am not the best at it, but I can easily start with the easy ro medium level and work my way up. Thankfully, the basics tutorial was thorough enough that I know all the moves ... it's just combining them all that might take me a little time. So far I am loving the game and enjoying listening .. or should I say, "playing" some awesome music. DJ Hero will be a big hit!

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ringmaster908nj says "i loved it" about Konami - SAW the video game

ringmaster908nj — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:36:42 GMT

The story centers on Detective David Tapp who awakens in a decrepit, abandoned asylum. He has been captured by his longtime nemesis, Jigsaw. Obsessed with catching this serial killer, Tapp's mission has consumed him and ruined his family, resulting in divorce, mental imbalance, and abandonment. Worse yet, this frantic hunt destroyed Tapp's career while he watched his long-time friend and partner get killed by one of Jigsaw's traps. Now Jigsaw has the upper hand and has captured the detective. Tapp must play a deadly game-the likes of which he has been investigating for years-to escape, and in order to do so he must survive the lethal traps and puzzles that Jigsaw has put in place for him and others. But each victim has a dark connection to Tapp. Will Tapp save them? Can he survive his obsession to find the Jigsaw killer?

Key Features:

Traps of Lethal Cunning - Jigsaw has laid out a gauntlet of torturous traps for a handful of innocents. Only you stand between them and the most brutal death...

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quis3315 says "Its Halo wars time" about Halo Wars for Xbox 360

quis3315 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:35:15 GMT

The designs of many video games feel like simple extensions of the games we used to play as children. I'm not talking about board or card games, though those are fairly well represented in the digital realm. I'm talking about things like shooters, which are just extensions of the fake war games we used to play. You know, "pew pew, I shot you, you're dead, no I shot you first!" All boys played "guns" at one point or another, which is undoubtedly where I learned my elite grenade spamming skills.

Real-time strategies also always reminded me of games we used to play as young boys. But usually when we played army men with our toys, it was with G.I. Joe, or Star Wars action figures or some unholy combination of the two. As long as the scale was correct, no one minded mixing the universes as we built huge battlefields on patches of dirt in our back yards, and had our toys fight to the death.

Since that's what RTS's have always felt like to me, Halo Wars feels like the ultimate backyard battle...

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ringmaster908nj says "one of the best NHL games ever." about EA Sports - NHL 2010

ringmaster908nj — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:02:08 GMT

NHL 10. Take to the ice as the deafening sound from a towel-waving crowd ignites an arena while the hope of an entire franchise and the dreams of thousands of fans rest upon your shoulders. Using a physical style or playing with finesses, prove you're tough enough to battle the most skilled hockey players in the world in your pursuit of the ultimate prize - the Stanley Cup Championship. Inspire your teammates, carry a franchise, and make history with NHL 10.

Features

New Battle for the Cup Mode - Experience the intensity of NHL playoff hockey. Play through injuries, intimidate rivals, and match lines as storylines carry across the entire series.

Build a Stanley Cup Champion - All-new GM mode lets you scout amateurs, put players on the trading block, hire staff, and earn experience points to become a legendary GM.

Battle on the Boards - Shield the puck with your body, kick-pass it to teammates, or pin your opponent against the boards with an all-new board play engine.

All-New First-Person...

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