Game Reviews

[Archem]

I've been meaning to do this for a while, so I'll start with an introduction:
I play a lot of games, and I'm sure you do, too. But, what if you want a game, but are afraid that it won't live up to your expectations? Well, that's why I'm here. I realize that you could find this kind of information online, but whose to say it's accurate, or even free? Nobody, that's who. And the best thing about this is, you can respond in a way that everyone can hear. So, please enjoy, make request, and leave feedback. Let's kick this off with a game called Super Princess Peach.

Super Princess Peach- Nintendo DS
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Platformer
Graphics- Think Super Mario World, but with Peach.
Playability- Very good, tight controls, but somewhat touchy minigames.
Sound- Nintendo at its best.
Entertainment- It's fun fun fun, if not a bit easy. Don't read the hints if you want a challenge.

The bread and butter of a review, this is the overall summary! Bowser builds a new castle on Vibe Island, an island near the Mushroom Kingdom. Of course, he gets his hands on a magical staff, and unleashes havoc on the Mushroom Kingdom. With his newfound powers, he kidnaps Toads, Luigi, and even Mario! So Peach goes off to stop Bowser with a talking parasol named Perry. You get all of the Vibe abilities right off, and a few clever puzzles ensure that you're still using them way up until the end of the game. Although you don't need to, there is a shop that allows you to buy new abilities and even upgrade your Vibe meter and your health, as well as buying songs, minigames, and puzzle pieces. As a little extra to keep you exploring (something that has been absent in most previous Mario games), three Toads are hidden in each level, and must all be found in order to fight Bowser at the end of the game. I know it sounds like a lot, but it really isn't that hard, especially since you're alerted to the presence of a Toad whenever you enter a room with one in it. All in all, it's a blast to play, but comes off as a little easy for seasoned gamers like myself. But still not a bad game,  especially if you have a DS and feel a bit starved of good old fashioned platforming fun. I give this game an 8 out of 10.

And thus ends my first review. Please leave questions, comments, and advice as to what you liked, disliked, or wanted to hear more from. Also, expect more of these, since I have plenty of games that are fairly new and have even more on the way.

[Meiscool-2]

Your opinion is duely noted. *continues to read nintendopower*

[Archem]

  I only wish I could churn out that level of reviews and information. But I read Game Informer because I like the XBox too.

[FFL2and3rocks]

It looks a bit too... girly.

[Leon_1990]

So does cardcaptor sakura...but that doesnt mean its bad

[FFL2and3rocks]

True, true! :p But it could be a bit embarassing to have someone look over my shoulder while the screen looks like this.

 

Especially that bottom screen.  

[Archem]

Well, of course it looks girly, it's aimed at girls! But my little brother wanted it, and I felt a bit starved for a platformer/ new game to beat, so I typed this up after playing it. But just because it's girly doesn't mean it isn't fun. But anywho, anything need to be fixed with the review? I'll prob'ly type one up about Black later on. IT certainly isn't girly.

EDIT: By the way, the run animation is suprisingly mesmerizing. They should have a screen saver with Peach running continuously. No, it's nothing perverted, I just get lost while watching it.

[DragonBlaze]

 

But, what if you want a game, but are afraid that it won't live up to your expectations? Well, that's why I'm here. I realize that you could find this kind of information online, but whose to say it's accurate, or even free? Nobody, that's who. And the best thing about this is, you can respond in a way that everyone can hear.

Then again, who's to say you're reviews are any more accurate than online reviews? :p

I see what you mean though, so I'm not gonna spoil your fun.

[X_marks_the_ed]

Originally posted by Archem2
EDIT: By the way, the run animation is suprisingly mesmerizing. They should have a screen saver with Peach running continuously. No, it's nothing perverted, I just get lost while watching it.

*Lowers the fan over Shadus'.....*

Are we gonna have to repeat family guy here?


Anyways, nice, in-depth review. I now I'll cringe twice whenever the commercial airs.

Edit: This is it. My 500th real post. Oh well.

[Leon_1990]

Originally posted by FFL2and3rocks
True, true! :p But it could be a bit embarassing to have someone look over my shoulder while the screen looks like this.

 

Especially that bottom screen.  

rofl

[Meiscool-2]

X-play gave this a 3 out of 5, so it can't be to bad.

[Archem]

Is that a G4 show? I don't really trust G4... Anywho, I say that I'm more trustworthy because I've been playing games more than some of the hired writers who are payed to sum up the games and give opinions based on groups. Not all are like that, but I've dealt with a few, so I trust my judgement. And the real catch I have is easier contact with practically assured response.

Black- PS2, XBox
ESRB Rating- Mature
First-Person Shooter
Graphics- Some of the best I've seen on current generation consoles by far.
Playability- Customizable controls are very helpful, but the locked look sensitivity is a problem if you like higher sensitivity. Nothing that you can't get used to.
Sound- Beautifully composed musical scores and sounds that really bring you into the game.
Entertainment- Great (albeit repeated) single-player, but no multiplayer hurts alot.

Black tells the story of a black-ops soldier who is arrested for charges of war crimes and excess collateral damage. The entire game is playing through his missions in Russia that follow the events of a terrorist organization, and its leader, Lennox. The graphics will blow you away, and the whole thing kicks off with a bang in a collapsing city. No action button means that you have to shoot down any doors in your way, but that's not a problem: ammo is far from hard to find. Grenades feel a bit iffy at first, but quickly begin to fit right into the combat. Most SMGs and Assault Rifles feel very similar, and all of them have either automatic fire, three-round bursts, or single round firing modes. The only differance in the SMGs and Assault Rifles is that SMGs have somewhat limited firing range. There are two kinds of shotguns, but they're the same as well. The only truly special weapons are the RPG, the Revolver, the sniper rifle, and the SAW, all of which are very powerful and have no silencers. The destructable terrain is a huge bonus, especially when the opposition is taking cover. The enemies generally fall after a headshot or two (based on armor), but body shots can take a clip or two. The game itself is a bit short, and really only holds up for two or three plays through, but the story is a nice thing to keep you motivated. And yes, the silencer can be helpful when sneaking into a room filled with masked and shielded adversaries. All-in-all, I'd give it an 8 out of 10.

[shadus]

Originally posted by X_marks_the_ed

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Originally posted by Archem2 EDIT: By the way, the run animation is suprisingly mesmerizing. They should have a screen saver with Peach running continuously. No, it's nothing perverted, I just get lost while watching it.

*Lowers the fan over Shadus'.....*
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What is that mean?

[Meiscool-2]

Originally posted by Archem2
Is that a G4 show? I don't really trust G4... Anywho, I say that I'm more trustworthy because I've been playing games more than some of the hired writers who are payed to sum up the games and give opinions based on groups. Not all are like that, but I've dealt with a few, so I trust my judgement. And the real catch I have is easier contact with practically assured response.

One person < Group

If a group of people like it, the buyer is more then likly going to like it. If one person likes it, then that's completly based on one opinion, hence the person might be completly different in tastes. The same could apply to the group, but if it's a group, there's a higher possiblity that someone in that group has the same idle tastes as the buyer's.

[Archem]

Not quite what I was trying to say. I guess I should try to fix my words. The writers themselves don't really play much at all, and they pick and choose from other people's opinions and summarize these points, often to favor a sponsor. And there's always an exception to the rules, and I feel that the individual outways the group. And the idea of the group being more importan than the individual is a base characteristic of Communism.


Commy Cool.

In any case, it would take more time to explain than to just accept or reject my reasoning. Accept or reject it, then forget about it.