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Resident Evil 3: Nemesis review

Posted : 7 months, 2 weeks ago on 10 April 2009 08:57 (A review of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis)

Basically the same review as Resident Evil 2. Good remake but not as good as Resident Evil 2. This game is the forth best game out of the Resident Evils. Better graphics than the original. No arranged game in this one but on easy it is sorta like the arranged mode in Resident Evil 2. Except in Resident Evil 3 you get an A.R., Magnum, Shotgun, Combat Knife, the bullet maker thing, rounds for each gun, and infinite Ink Ribbons. But like I said in my Resident Evil 2 review what's Resident Evil without the intensity. Liked this game a lot but just not as much as Resident Evil 2. (Maybe it's because Leon isn't in it Leon is my favorite character.)

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Awesome

Posted : 7 months, 2 weeks ago on 10 April 2009 07:24 (A review of Resident Evil 2)

The third most best Resident Evil ever made. Best remake out of all just a little left out from the original. Loved the way they put an arranged game in it so its not as difficult but what's Resident Evil with out the intensity. The graphics are way better than before. The plot is awesome on both Leon's and Claire's story except for the corny way that Ada died(well supposedly died). The ending was fantastic. Like how the gameplay of the story changes based on which character's story you pick. All I gotta say is the remake blew me away as I said already Resident Evil's third best game/remake.

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Blah

Posted : 7 months, 2 weeks ago on 10 April 2009 04:55 (A review of Resident Evil)

Well this remake indeed served it's purpose to surpass the orginial. There were a few glitches with this one with the controls and all. Also it was easy at first. The graphics were surpurb for that time. There were no more stupid lines like the original. But this one is still my least favorite out of all the main games of the RE series.

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Resident Evil Zero review

Posted : 7 months, 2 weeks ago on 10 April 2009 04:24 (A review of Resident Evil Zero)

This isn't the best RE game, but it certainly comes close. This was the last game using the rather robotic gameplay engine before RE 4 rolled around and stomped the series into new ground. But this was definitely the best use of the engine with great character based gameplay. The only flaw I found other than control was that it didn't quite have as interesting storyline as the original RE remake, and the characters weren't as interesting. But for what it was, which is a prequel to the series, it was quite the experience.

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RE5 Is A Must Buy

Posted : 7 months, 2 weeks ago on 10 April 2009 07:10 (A review of Resident Evil 5)

I played through all the RE's, and number 5 doesn't disappoint. Sure, I could list the game's trivial flaws, but every game has them, even the greats. Each RE sequel attempts to connect its predecessor's loose plot points, generally resulting in an interesting B-rate script that produces more confusion than closure, and 5 isn't an exception. An insane elitist, seeking immortality, releases a new virus in a remote region of the planet to test it's potential on the local inhabitants. Enter protagonist (this time with partner in two) to combat infected, eradicate bosses, confront primary antagonist, save the day.

So, if the RE plot structure hasn't necessarily changed over the years, what keeps the game so interesting and critically acclaimed?

It's not the plot itself, but how it is presented that makes all the difference. The cinematic direction in this game is some of the best in the biz. Sometimes, I would shoot an explodable barrel just to witness the amazing lighting effects that made the virtual earth tremble beneath my virtual feet. The HD quaility real-time rendering is just a few notches shy of resembling a top budget CGI flick. As for the quick time events during some of the cut-scenes, the complaint is understandable, but if someone tells me that their heart rate didn't jump at least once by them I will dub that person a liar.

I could continue to defend the game, but I will finish with this: If you are like me and have played every RE since the very beginning, chances are you already own this game, but, if you don't, make sure to play it on veteran difficulty the first time through. Normal is too easy, and, if managed properly, some of the arsenal is already powerful enough after one completion to render veteran difficulty an easy walkthrough.

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An Oldie

Posted : 10 months, 1 week ago on 20 January 2009 10:49 (A review of Frogger)

Not much to say about a old game like this that I haven't played in a while. But its fun awesome puzzle game can get frustrating. Love the multi-player I remember I used to beat my parents and sisters at it all the time. Well if you ever played the very first Frogger its going to be the same just 3-D.

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City review

Posted : 10 months, 1 week ago on 17 January 2009 09:15 (A review of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City)

So many people have gone on to say that GTA is one of the most replayable games ever created... and while this is true, it doesn't diminish the fact that it is also one of the most repetitive games in the history of the PS2. Sure, you can play for hours and do the same things for hours on end. But where's the fun in that? You can only shoot so many hookers and run over a certain amount of pedstrians before you feel as if you've run out of things to do. The 80's feel is one of the greatest parts of the game. The main character, Tommy Vercetti, isn't exactly the greatest creation, but for what's there he is pretty interesting. The concept of the story is more or less unoriginal, as it steals from many than a few major mobster movies. The biggest influence on GTA, Scarface, is very notable. Overall, if you were a fan of the third GTA, you'll be more than happy to know that you will get more out of Vice City. If you can put aside the repetition, be sure to dive right into GTA: VC!

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Best out of the 3

Posted : 10 months, 1 week ago on 17 January 2009 08:52 (A review of Halo: Combat Evolved)

I've been through this game many a time, killed countless Covenant, Marines, and other Spartans in deathmatches, and I can honestly say it never really gets old. I've even played Halo 2 and 3 since they've been out, came BACK to the first Halo, and got hooked all over again. The first game is better than the sequels in a few ways, and Halo 2 and 3 have their perks over the origional as well, but mostly in terms of graphics. Sure, dual weilding is cool, boarding vehicles is awesome, using the sword is fun, being able to switch guns with your comrades in arms is nifty, but there's something about the 1st Halo that's somehow more enjoyable. Maybe I liked the level design more, or maybe there's just a lot of memories associated with Halo: Combat Evolved, but for some reason I gave this game a ten, and the others an 8.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas review

Posted : 10 months, 1 week ago on 17 January 2009 06:32 (A review of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas)

The best installment of the Rainbow Six franchise takes us to the land of glowing lights, legalized gambling, and legalized prostitution. Although tactically, you generally don't get to interact with the Las Vegas environment the way most big spenders do. You are here to fight terrorists. Using all of the military expertise and cutting edge equipment you can carry your job is to lead a highly skilled team into battle, sneaking from here to there, taking cover, and using context clues to outsmart the enemy. Online play in Vegas is amazing, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better Las Vegas themed tactical military first person shooter game. Rainbow Six: Vegas is another great entry to the series, and many improvements have been made over previous games. If you love shooters, check this one out.

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Spider-Man 3 review

Posted : 10 months, 1 week ago on 15 January 2009 09:15 (A review of Spider-Man 3)

Spiderman 3: The Video Game is a perfect example of what a movie game should be, but this spidey thrill ride is not all perfect
The story is very buff, and is extensive throughout 43 story missions, and plentful amounts of other side missions. Including the villians from the movie, you can fight against the Lizard (Dr. Conners) and Scorpion. The combat is as fun as Spider-Man combat can get, mixing webing with melee proves deadly, especially when your enemy is hanging in a web cacoon on a light post, like a pinata. Sprinkled into its already awsome combat are little button mashing sections, and includes stuff you could only do in a cutscene, but you're controlling it.
The Bads? Well, for one, the camera...uh...sucks. It swings epleptically while you swing and climb, it can give you massive headaches, and throw you off and make you die. But the camera is not the only one that makes you die, but the bosses are painfully hard and if you dont like a challenge you might find yourself punching a hole through the wall.

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