Posts Tagged ‘video game reviews’
  • A Virus Named Tom (Review) PC

    Posted by on September 17, 2012 under PC, Reviews
    Tom is a virus designed to infect products developed by a giant corporation. Your only purpose is to avenge the crazy scientist Dr. X and bring an end to the corporation's greed. A Virus Named Tom is an auction-puzzle game that spans across six different billboards (i.e. levels). Each billboard represents a product that is divided into sub-levels. As Tom, your job is to infect each level (which... more.
  • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (Review) PC

    Posted by on September 14, 2012 under Mac, PC, Reviews
    I could barely contain myself when I first heard the announcement that Counter-Strike was returning. It’s been about twelve years since the first Half-Life mod (Counter-Strike) rocked the world. Then in 2004, we were given Counter-Strike Source. Finally, after eight long years, Valve has released the long-awaited Counter-Strike Global Offensive. Words cannot describe the excitement that overc... more.
  • Time Soldiers (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on September 8, 2012 under Portables, PS3
    Playstation 3 gamers are receiving a healthy dose of classic gaming thanks to SNK-PLAYMORE. Time Soldiers, released in 1987, is an overhead shooter where the player travels through four different time periods - The Primitive Age, The Age of Rome, The World of Wars, and The Age of War and Future World - to rescue soldiers that were imprisoned by the evil Gylend. As you battle your way through th... more.
  • Gang Wars (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on September 5, 2012 under PS3, Reviews
    Developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK in 1989, Gang Wars is a 2D beat 'em up that resembles Double Dragon on the surface. But with aesthetics aside, Gang Wars was the first of its kind to offer character customization, firearms, and a unique 3 button configuration. As either Mike (a kick boxer) or the Jackie Chan look-alike Jackie (a karate expert), you must battle through the streets ... more.
  • Mugen Souls (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on September 3, 2012 under PS3, Reviews
    Mugen Souls takes you on a unique journey that spans across both land and space to conquer the entire universe. Your only goal in life is to turn everyone into personal peons to do your bidding. This quest doesn’t stop with a single planet; there is no end to what Chou-Chou (the main character) wants to conquer. The more peons you obtain the stronger you become. Peons can be trained in differ... more.
  • Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure (Review) Nintendo 3DS

    Posted by on August 30, 2012 under Portables, Reviews
    Ever wish you could have a secret identity and solve puzzles? Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure by Sega (3DS $29.99) is a unique puzzle game in which you do just that along with jumping and sliding while solving puzzles to reach your next goal. The game opens with a scene that shows Napoleon when he was emperor of Europe. A quote shows up on the screen, “Imagination rules the wor... more.
  • Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure (Review) Nintendo 3DS

    Posted by on August 30, 2012 under Portables, Reviews
    Ever wish you could have a secret identity and solve puzzles? Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure by Sega (3DS $29.99) is a unique puzzle game in which you do just that along with jumping and sliding while solving puzzles to reach your next goal. The game opens with a scene that shows Napoleon when he was emperor of Europe. A quote shows up on the screen, “Imagination rules the world�... more.
  • Endless Space (Review) PC

    Posted by on August 5, 2012 under PC, Reviews
    Endless Space is a ruthless game. It’s a race against time as you colonize planets, harvest materials, and build a fleet to protect your empire. The game has a very steep learning curve. Luckily, the developer implemented a tutorial system that is very thorough. It holds your hand through the complicated menu systems until you have a better understanding of the game. It teaches you the basics... more.
  • Rainbow Moon (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on August 2, 2012 under PS3, Reviews
    During an annual duel with his arch-nemesis, Baldren is caught off guard and pushed through a gate that sends him to an unknown world. His arrival in this world causes an imbalance that allows legions of creatures to infest the land. As Baldren searches for answers, he must also deal with the new menace, but It will not be easy. Rainbow Moon is an isometric role-playing game with an open world ... more.
  • Tomba! (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on July 24, 2012 under PS3, Reviews
    Gamers who grew up playing Ghost 'n Goblins and Mega Man should already be familiar with Tokuro Fujiwara. He was responsible for creating and/or producing the aforementioned games. During the original Playstation's heyday, Tokuro was responsible for producing a 2D platformer that starred a pink-haired protagonist that liked to bite his enemies. During its prime, Tomba! was a game that introduce... more.