Archive for the ‘Reviews’ Category
  • Dragon’s Lair (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on December 2, 2010 under PS3, Reviews
    Gamers old enough to remember the 1980’s will certainly appreciate the effort spent to create a masterpiece like Dragon’s Lair. Simple and lacking in depth, Dragon’s Lair was limited by the Laserdisc technology it utilized. Despite this fact, gamers from wide and abroad flocked to Dragon’s Lair cabinets to spend $1.00US per game to try and save Princess Daphne. What was the attraction? Vid... more.
  • Saw II: Flesh & Blood (Review) Xbox 360 (Warning: Mature Content)

    Posted by on November 30, 2010 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    Welcome back to Jigsaw’s twisted world of horrors where you are condemned for your sins and offered a second chance to right your wrongs. Will you be able to survive? Some of you might remember the first release from about a year ago. Well, this time things are a little bit different, so don’t dismiss Saw II Flesh and Blood so quickly. Saw II: Flesh and Blood has a different play style comp... more.
  • My Aquarium (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on November 29, 2010 under PS3, Reviews
    Wish you could have an aquarium without all the maintenance?  Hudson Entertainment/Hudson Soft has the answer for you:  My Aquarium for PS3.  You start out with a blank aquarium that you customize with your choice of floor, decorations, lighting options, glass etching, music and fish. The flooring consists of sand, rocks, and other sub straights. decorations include shells of various sizes, ... more.
  • Fishdom: Seasons under the Sea (Review) PC

    Posted by on November 26, 2010 under PC, Reviews
    Hooked on Fishdom and want more?  Fishdom's Seasons Under the Sea will reel you in.  Playrix has another hit by combining 3 great Fishdom games, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Upon starting the game, you will get your choice of timed or relaxed and three tanks, Tank-or-Treat, Tanksgiving, or Deep Sea Cheer.  Each tank has fish and decorations  that correspond to its season. Tank... more.
  • Blazing Souls Accelate (Review) Sony PSP

    Posted by on November 17, 2010 under Portables, Reviews
    Blazing Souls Accelate is the newest SRPG by Aksys. You take on the role of Zelos, a mercenary who is  self-righteous and doesn’t want anyone’s help. Despite being a pig-headed person, he soon realizes that he needs help to complete his adventure from those that offer it. Anyone familiar with Aksys and their role-playing games will know what to expect: a unique gameplay experience that is ... more.
  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on November 15, 2010 under PS3, Reviews
    The Castlevania series first began its life on the 8-bit Nintendo system. Like many gamers, I was hooked the moment I played. The series has seen many incarnations (the best being SOTN on PSOne), but this latest release offers something entirely different.  Labeled a ‘Reboot’, CVLoS changes everything familiar with the series. The traditional 2D graphics have taken a backseat to a lush, 3D wo... more.
  • Soldner-X 2: The Last Chapter (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on November 10, 2010 under PS3, Reviews
    Soldner-X 2: The Last Chapter by eastasiasoft is an expansion that concludes mankind’s struggle against the D’aarg. Despite being DLC for the original Soldner-x 2, TLC expands the current selection of features by offering 3 additional levels, 13 new challenges, and 11 additional trophies to an already option-heavy shooter. The new chapters deliver the same jaw-dropping visuals, intense acti... more.
  • Castlevania Lords of Shadow (Review) Xbox 360

    Posted by on November 8, 2010 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    The game that took the 80’s by storm has finally made its arrival on modern game systems. Castlevania Lords of Shadow breaks away from the traditional 2D platform action that we are all familiar with. I have been a fan of Castlevania since it made its very first appearance on the original 8-bit Nintendo System, and I was excited about the release of CVLoS. Despite the previous releases that w... more.
  • 7 Wonders II (Review) Nintendo DS

    Posted by on November 3, 2010 under Portables, Reviews
    Ever wish you could have helped to build the 7 Wonders of the World?  Mumbo Jumbo's 7 Wonders II allows you to do just that.  You match 3 of the same runes, when you match four you will get an ice ball that will clear the row when swapped with another rune.  When you match 5 runes you get a fire ball. This allows you to clear both the row and column.  After matching several ice and fire bal... more.
  • SuperStars V8 Racing (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on November 1, 2010 under PS3, Reviews
    If flying at high speeds is your idea of fun, then you need to step into the driver’s seat of SuperStars V8 Racing. It doesn’t claim to be anything beyond what it is; we’re talking pure, adrenalin racing. What sets SuperStars V8 apart from other racers is its easy-to-pickup gameplay. There is no need to be an expert of racing sims to enjoy V8 Racing either; you have settings for both arca... more.