Posts Tagged ‘review’
  • Xmas Puzzle (Review) Nintendo Wii

    Posted by on December 26, 2011 under Reviews, WII
    Looking for that perfect puzzle game to enjoy the Holiday? Enjoyup’s Xmas puzzle (500 WiiWare points) is your answer. Xmas Puzzle allows for three different puzzles to be saved, perfect for any puzzle lover and their family. Using the Wiimote, one or more person(s) can solve the puzzle. The puzzle image is a subtle background that will show you where each piece can go. Upon selecting the c... more.
  • Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (Review) Xbox 360

    Posted by on December 14, 2011 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    Metal Gear Solid has only appeared once on the Xbox system during its entire history as Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance. While not necessarily the best in the series, it broke the long-running tradition of MGS being a Playstation exclusive. Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for Xbox 360 contains three full games from the MGS series - Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater, and Peace Walker. The collection spa... more.
  • Vanguard Bandits (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on December 12, 2011 under PS3, Reviews
    Vanguard Bandits is a  tactical isometric role-playing game with a sci-fi twist. It’s very rare to find a role-playing game done in this fashion. Most role-playing games stay with one theme. Vanguard Bandits is a well-rounded role-playing game that follows suit with other RPGs like Vandal Hearts. You fight on a grid (similar to a checkerboard) and you are only allowed to control (move) one c... more.
  • Shinobi (Review) Nintendo 3DS

    Posted by on December 7, 2011 under Portables, Reviews
    The Shinobi series has been on hiatus for a long time. The last official game in the series was Shinobi Nightshade for Playstation 2, and while the game tried to revive the franchise, gamers were frustrated by the combo system and dodgy camera angles. Shinobi for Nintendo 3DS marks the return of the Musashi family and the introduction of Jiro Musashi, the father of Joe Mushasi (the protagonist ... more.
  • Pinocchio’s Puzzle (Review) Nintendo Wii

    Posted by on December 1, 2011 under Reviews, WII
    Do you enjoy building puzzles? Pinocchio’s Puzzle by Enjoyup (Wiiware; 500 Nintendo Wii points) allows you to build puzzles while following the story of Pinocchio. You solve puzzles using a background picture as your guide.  For each puzzle that you solve, you will see a bit of the story of Pinocchio. When you start the game, there are 3 different files to save profiles.  Once a profile ... more.
  • Gunshine.net (Review) Multi-Platform

    Posted by on November 30, 2011 under Mac, PC, Reviews
    Gunshine.net is a post-apocalyptic MMORPG that is browser-based. Since you do not have to download a client, Gunshine.net will play on any modern platform that uses a web browser. GunShine is a free-to-play MMORPG that can be launched from either Facebook or the main Gunshine.net website. Here’s how it works: the game world is broken into sections (almost like instances) that will download an... more.
  • Cave Story 3D (Review) Nintendo 3DS

    Posted by on November 28, 2011 under Portables, Reviews
    Released in 2004 on PC, Cave Story gained notoriety for its unique 8-bit graphics, compelling storyline, and challenging gameplay. More recently, it appeared on Nintendo Wii as a WiiWare release with improved graphics and better sound. Cave Story 3DS is a modern rendition of the PC classic that takes full advantage of the Nintendo 3DS' capabilities. Like the original game, you play a nameless h... more.
  • Midnight Mansion HD (Review) Mac

    Posted by on November 20, 2011 under Mac, Reviews
    Wish you could explore those old mansions in your town to see what treasures are hidden within? Midnight Mansion HD Episodes 1 & 2 by Actionsoft ($14.99) is your answer. Midnight Mansion HD follows the same formula that fans have come to expect. The game is improved by allowing the fans to take advantage of their computer's powerful graphics, enhancing their gaming experience and adding le... more.
  • Otomedius Excellent (Review) Xbox 360

    Posted by on November 19, 2011 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    After being delayed for more than two months, Otomedius Excellent by Konami finally arrives on Xbox 360. This Gradius-style 2D shooter returns the genre to its roots with gameplay that is much slower than your traditional hell shooter. There are seven female characters with their own unique vehicles and weapons to choose from -- Aboda Anoa, Erui Tron, Madoka, Diol Twee, Tita Nium, Arnval and Ge... more.
  • Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on November 7, 2011 under PS3, Reviews
    Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone is a sequel to the original Zombie Apocalypse that debuted on Xbox Live. Granted, Never Die Alone is still a shmup with the same formula as the original, but the game has definitely changed since it last appeared. The first game took place on static maps where you had to kill waves of zombies. In Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone, you travel on expansive, urb... more.