Posts Tagged ‘video game reviews’
  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate (Review) Nintendo 3DS

    Posted by on April 5, 2013 under Portables, Reviews
    Castlevania-Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate follows the tribulations of Simon, Alucard and Trevor Belmont. As a game that was suppose to reboot the series, Mirror of Fate more or less mimics its classic brethren while still maintaining the modern mechanics of Lords of Shadow. In the process, it somehow manages to pull off a competent game that explains the history of the Belmont family. From t... more.
  • Drox Operative (Review) PC

    Posted by on April 1, 2013 under PC, Reviews
    Drox Operative is a fast-paced action RPG that is based in outer space. It’s an in-depth space simulation with massive environments to inhabit and galaxies to explore. Before you can plunder the galaxy for minerals and riches, you must decide what race your character will be. There are ten different races; each race has its own strengths and weaknesses. As mentioned earlier, the environments ... more.
  • The PSP Lives On… Generation of Chaos: Pandora’s Reflection (Review) PSP

    Posted by on March 28, 2013 under Portables, Reviews
    Hades is a dark place stricken by a painful, environmental condition called Ashen Rain. The inhabitants of this world are stricken with fear the moment the skies darken. Claude, a young alchemist, braves the dangerous rain to find a cure for his ailing sister, Yuri.  Cursed with a glowing Butterfly on her neck, Yuri struggles to maintain her strength while consuming the only thing capable of subd... more.
  • If Two Certain Mustachioed Plumbers Had Been Females – A “Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams” (Review) XBox 360

    Posted by on March 23, 2013 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    During a time where jaw-dropping video games rule the current consoles, nowadays us gamers are finding more and more retro titles surfacing (or resurfacing, as the case may be) -- and Giana Sisters:  Twisted Dreams (originally known as "Project Giana") from Black Forest Games is certainly no exception to the retro rule. This game is actually a Kickstarter-funded sequel to the highly acclaimed ... more.
  • A Classic Returns – Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on March 23, 2013 under PS3, Reviews
    Something interesting is happening in Holt Village. Adell, the only human who hasn't become a demon, is working with his 'mom' to summon the demon Overlord Zenon. After filling their cauldron with Fairy Oil, The Shura Sword, Clown Shoes and a Wyrm Bone, something goes awry and they summon the Overlord's daughter, Rozalin, instead. Bound by the parameters of the summon, Rozalin reluctantly pledg... more.
  • Bumpin’ Uglies (Review) iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

    Posted by on March 20, 2013 under Portables, Reviews
    Ever wish you could genetically engineer a race? Bumpin' Uglies Gene Pool Domination by Bumpin' Uglies LLC (iTunes – Free ) is the game for you. You must take your “Ugly” and bump with another “Ugly” and create more “Uglies”. Using physics, you navigate a variety of obstacle courses including ramps, steps, moving blocks, among others. Each course has its own unique challenges and... more.
  • There’s A New Wall Crawler In Town… An “Alien Spidy” (Review) Xbox 360

    Posted by on March 20, 2013 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    If I were to ask you to name a web-slinging hero, who would you think of?  Let me guess - some guy who wears a red jumpsuit, while flying around New York City, protecting the innocent and taking out bad guys -- right?  Normally I would tell you that your guess is correct, but not this time as there's a NEW do-gooder out there in the form of  - well, a spider. Enter Alien Spidy, an other-worl... more.
  • Aliens: Colonial Marines (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on March 19, 2013 under PS3, Reviews
    Considered a true sequel by 20th Century Fox, Aliens Colonial Marines occurs just seventeen weeks after the tragic events at LV-426. As Winter, a search-and-rescue Colonial Marine, you are sent in with a new group of marines to investigate a distress signal sent by the USS Sulaco. Fans of the original movie will appreciate Gearbox's attention to detail as they painstakingly recreated the enviro... more.
  • Metal Slug X (Review) iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

    Posted by on March 18, 2013 under Portables, Reviews
    SNK-PLAYMORE'S latest iOS release, Metal Slug X, continues the adventures of Marco, Eri, Tarma and Fio as they battle General Morden and his army of misfits. More of an upgrade than an actual sequel, Metal Slug X repairs the major slowdown issues that plagued Metal Slug 2. Additionally, it introduces five new weapons to the series (i.e. Enemy Chaser, Iron Lizard, Drop Shot and Super Grenade) an... more.
  • Hitman HD Trilogy (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on March 13, 2013 under PS3, Reviews
    Step into the shoes of the most dangerous and highly skilled assassins in gaming history. This trilogy contains Contracts, Silent Assassin and Blood Money, but it doesn’t contain the original game, Hitman: Codename 47. The games provided in this trilogy have remained unaltered. Fans will definitely appreciate the enhanced HD graphics, while newcomers will enjoy the raw, unfiltered lifestyle o... more.