Zombies have once again invaded our world. The infected have reached the south, and the heroes of Left 4 Dead 2 have only one mission: stay alive. The highly anticipated 1st person shooter hit stores on November 17th, and has already received high praise from many people within the gaming industry.
The game takes place throughout the murky south, most notably in the New Orleans area. It follows four survivors, (Ellis, Coach, Nick, and Rochelle), as they cut their way through millions of zombies. Wielding all the original weaponry, the creators also added the melee weapons feature, meaning that such weapons as the axe, machete, guitar, frying pan, and samurai sword are available to cut enemies down to size. As for the enemies, there are two distinct zombie classes: the common infected and the special infected. The common are just regular zombies, but the special infected take a great many forms, including an overweight zombie called a boomer, a steroid filled zombie known as a Tank, and a creepy teenage girl zombie who cries out to her victims known as a Witch. The gameplay hosts some of the most realistic visual effects seen on a video game, and the audio from the zombies and your surroundings is so real that you are constantly hanging on the edge of your seat as your playing. The game is run by a computer program known as Zombie A.I. 2.0, which makes every aspect of the game different every time you play through. The game hosts five campaigns, and several multiplayer functions, which allow the player to either fight alongside other players around the world or to become a special infected zombie and attack other players through any of the five campaigns.
Whether you enjoying killing zombies left and right, or dominating the human survivors as a blood-thirsty zombie, this game is a must have this holiday season. Featuring spectacular special effects, top of the line computer programming and action packed horror fun, I rate this game a 10 out of 10, for it defies the odds and has not disgraced the original, highly praised Left 4 Dead game, but has instead built upon its enormous success.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Brutal Legend
Rock and Roll just got a whole lot bloodier. The star studded, action packed rock and roll adventure, Brutal Legend, is a true masterpiece that captures the hearts of both rock and gaming fans alike. With a killer story, mind blowing attacks and bloody battles, this game is a true metal fans dream come true.
Starring Jack Black, the game follows Eddie Riggs, a rock and roll roadie who wakes up after an accident to find himself in an ancient world of heavy metal like proportions. Immediately thrown into a battle between demon armies and human resistance fighters, Eddie must lead his fellow humans against the demon hoards to end the humans suffering and to learn how he arrived there in the first place. The game takes fans down a long road full of tragedy, revelation, betrayal, love, and full on rock and roll. The game also features legendary rock artists, including Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne.
While the graphics are not the most realistic the gaming industry has seen, they are still nonetheless spectacular, and the slimmed down cartoon style gaming adds to the overall bad ass fun the game shows. Utilizing the star studded voice talent with action packed fights, the player uses two weapons: a powerful axe to cut demons to ribbons, and a electric guitar handed down from the rock gods to deal fourth powerful guitar solos, electric and fire attacks, and more. Players are able to lead massive armies into battle to destroy enemy bases, or in the game, rock stages. In multiplayer, gamers choose between three different teams, and play against other players to gain full control of an area. The entire game is just a lot of fun, and allows gamers to enjoy a frustration free, action packed rock experience.
Overall, this game is a must have this holiday season. It utilizes the best this industry has to offer, and incorporates a growing fan base of rockers into the gaming world. It is a clash of the titans, and I rate it a 9 out of 10, for it is a true masterpiece, and I cannot wait to see what more Eddie Riggs may have in store for us in the future.
Starring Jack Black, the game follows Eddie Riggs, a rock and roll roadie who wakes up after an accident to find himself in an ancient world of heavy metal like proportions. Immediately thrown into a battle between demon armies and human resistance fighters, Eddie must lead his fellow humans against the demon hoards to end the humans suffering and to learn how he arrived there in the first place. The game takes fans down a long road full of tragedy, revelation, betrayal, love, and full on rock and roll. The game also features legendary rock artists, including Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne.
While the graphics are not the most realistic the gaming industry has seen, they are still nonetheless spectacular, and the slimmed down cartoon style gaming adds to the overall bad ass fun the game shows. Utilizing the star studded voice talent with action packed fights, the player uses two weapons: a powerful axe to cut demons to ribbons, and a electric guitar handed down from the rock gods to deal fourth powerful guitar solos, electric and fire attacks, and more. Players are able to lead massive armies into battle to destroy enemy bases, or in the game, rock stages. In multiplayer, gamers choose between three different teams, and play against other players to gain full control of an area. The entire game is just a lot of fun, and allows gamers to enjoy a frustration free, action packed rock experience.
Overall, this game is a must have this holiday season. It utilizes the best this industry has to offer, and incorporates a growing fan base of rockers into the gaming world. It is a clash of the titans, and I rate it a 9 out of 10, for it is a true masterpiece, and I cannot wait to see what more Eddie Riggs may have in store for us in the future.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Batman: Arkham Asylum has become one of the most praised and well regarded games of 2009. Rather than taking to the streets of Gotham City, Batman must face unrelenting peril as the Joker forces Batman to battle his most powerful foes on the infamous Arkham Asylum. Using a unique blend of action, suspense, and great cinematic cutscenes, this game has gained great presitge in the gaming world.
The game follows The Dark Knight as he escorts the Joker to Arkham Asylum after a failed attempt to destroy the Mayors office in Gotham City. When Batman realizes that the Joker gave up easily at the Mayor office, he escorts the madman into the asylum. As the Joker makes his way into the prision, he utilizes the help of his girlfriend, fellow criminal Harley Quinn, and a paid off prison guard to escape custody and take control of the prison. With a threat to destroy Gotham using systematically placed bombs throughout the city, Batman must find a way to stop the Joker and all the freed inmates of the prison before the Joker unleashes complete terror on the city.
The game utilizes realistic cinematic experiances with action packed fight scenes. One of the best features of the game, however, is the use of stealth. With a wide array of weapons at your disposal, Batman is able to take out enemies one by one without taking a single hit. Also is use is a wide variety of scientific techniques, such as thermal imaging, using a persons scent to follow a trail, and locating key pieces of information to learn more about your enemies and the history of the island itself.
All in all, this is a must have game for all superhero and action game fans. It is full of lots of great action, a wonderful plot that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat, and a wide array of Batman lore. This game get a 10 out of 10, for it encompasses everything a video game should be about, and the action never lets up.
The game follows The Dark Knight as he escorts the Joker to Arkham Asylum after a failed attempt to destroy the Mayors office in Gotham City. When Batman realizes that the Joker gave up easily at the Mayor office, he escorts the madman into the asylum. As the Joker makes his way into the prision, he utilizes the help of his girlfriend, fellow criminal Harley Quinn, and a paid off prison guard to escape custody and take control of the prison. With a threat to destroy Gotham using systematically placed bombs throughout the city, Batman must find a way to stop the Joker and all the freed inmates of the prison before the Joker unleashes complete terror on the city.
The game utilizes realistic cinematic experiances with action packed fight scenes. One of the best features of the game, however, is the use of stealth. With a wide array of weapons at your disposal, Batman is able to take out enemies one by one without taking a single hit. Also is use is a wide variety of scientific techniques, such as thermal imaging, using a persons scent to follow a trail, and locating key pieces of information to learn more about your enemies and the history of the island itself.
All in all, this is a must have game for all superhero and action game fans. It is full of lots of great action, a wonderful plot that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat, and a wide array of Batman lore. This game get a 10 out of 10, for it encompasses everything a video game should be about, and the action never lets up.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Prototype
Blood, guts, non stop violence, and a thickening plot riddle the highly anticipated action/horror game, Prototype. With a dark mystery, expansive environment, and wide array of weaponry, this third-person action/horror game takes fans on a wild ride from the first moments until the very end, and beyond.
The game follows Alex Mercer, a mysterious man who wakes up in a morgue with no memory of who he is or what happened to him. As he stumbles out of the morgue, he discovers unbelievable abilities dwelling deep within him, and soon he is forced onto a murderous rampage against the United States Government, who has made it their mission to destroy him. Soon he discovers he is a former member of a Black Ops team, and he must find out how he gained his terrifying and blood curtailing abilities, and stop the government and a deadly virus from either turning the citizens into blood thirsty creatures or from destroying all of Manhattan.
Set in the third person, we get to see a great outside view of the entire city of New York. The visuals allow the player to see detail for detail famous structures and minute details that many game developers would other wise miss. Full of guts and gore that is distinctive to any action horror game, players are thrust into a bloody battle. The game brings out all the stops, and shows us a dark and disturbing plot that shows the dark side of humanity and the powers that be.
The game is a great find, and an even more amazing adventure. Full of stealth, treachery, and non stop action, this game is a must have for all horror and action fans alike. If you want a vast amount of different weapons and powers to unleash terror on your enemy or all the citizens of New York, this is it. I rate this game a 8 out of 10, for it is clever and very well made, and had me wanting more.
The game follows Alex Mercer, a mysterious man who wakes up in a morgue with no memory of who he is or what happened to him. As he stumbles out of the morgue, he discovers unbelievable abilities dwelling deep within him, and soon he is forced onto a murderous rampage against the United States Government, who has made it their mission to destroy him. Soon he discovers he is a former member of a Black Ops team, and he must find out how he gained his terrifying and blood curtailing abilities, and stop the government and a deadly virus from either turning the citizens into blood thirsty creatures or from destroying all of Manhattan.
Set in the third person, we get to see a great outside view of the entire city of New York. The visuals allow the player to see detail for detail famous structures and minute details that many game developers would other wise miss. Full of guts and gore that is distinctive to any action horror game, players are thrust into a bloody battle. The game brings out all the stops, and shows us a dark and disturbing plot that shows the dark side of humanity and the powers that be.
The game is a great find, and an even more amazing adventure. Full of stealth, treachery, and non stop action, this game is a must have for all horror and action fans alike. If you want a vast amount of different weapons and powers to unleash terror on your enemy or all the citizens of New York, this is it. I rate this game a 8 out of 10, for it is clever and very well made, and had me wanting more.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Who you gonna call? That's right, its Ghostbusters time. After nearly 20 years, the Ghostbusters team is putting back on their proton packs and gearing up for another star studded performance, but for the video game industry rather than the big screen.
Featuring the original star studded cast, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson, the game follows the gang two years after the events of the second film. The team is bringing on a new recruit, which is your character, and you are immediately thrown into a ghost filled world of ghouls and demons alike. The team finds itself battling familiar foes, including the States Puff Marshmallow Man, The Librarian, and even Gozer, the evil demigod from the first film. All of these creatures are only the beginning of a deadly fate for New York City and the world that only the expert ghost hunters can stop.
The visuals of this game are quite extraordinary. As the game begins, we are sent to a place of familiarity and feel like we are immersed in a third film. The dialogue between the cast reminds us all why we loved the movies so much. Along with the original proton packs, you are able to update your weaponry throughout the game, and get a vast arsenal, including a slime stream. The list of enemies is relentless, and vary from small flying bat ghosts to large marshmallow men destroying half of New York.
All in all, this game is a great third-person action game. It is full of many laughs, and a great story that has us guessing all the way up till the end. It was truly great to see the cast reunited once again, and leaves us hoping to see more from these creative geniuses. I rate this game a 9 out of 10, for the visuals were not lacking and the story never failed me. And don't forget all you Ghostbuster fans out there, Never Cross the Streams.
Featuring the original star studded cast, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson, the game follows the gang two years after the events of the second film. The team is bringing on a new recruit, which is your character, and you are immediately thrown into a ghost filled world of ghouls and demons alike. The team finds itself battling familiar foes, including the States Puff Marshmallow Man, The Librarian, and even Gozer, the evil demigod from the first film. All of these creatures are only the beginning of a deadly fate for New York City and the world that only the expert ghost hunters can stop.
The visuals of this game are quite extraordinary. As the game begins, we are sent to a place of familiarity and feel like we are immersed in a third film. The dialogue between the cast reminds us all why we loved the movies so much. Along with the original proton packs, you are able to update your weaponry throughout the game, and get a vast arsenal, including a slime stream. The list of enemies is relentless, and vary from small flying bat ghosts to large marshmallow men destroying half of New York.
All in all, this game is a great third-person action game. It is full of many laughs, and a great story that has us guessing all the way up till the end. It was truly great to see the cast reunited once again, and leaves us hoping to see more from these creative geniuses. I rate this game a 9 out of 10, for the visuals were not lacking and the story never failed me. And don't forget all you Ghostbuster fans out there, Never Cross the Streams.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Halo 3: ODST
There has not been such an intense and fanatic series as Halo since Star Wars first appeared. The Halo franchise has become a hit phenomenon within the gaming industry, and when Halo 3: ODST dropped into stores this past months, fans had little to worry about. The creative minds at Bungie and Microsoft always seem to bring a great new element and always bring great multiplayer capabilities.
Halo 3: ODST, follows a group of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers as they are deployed into the African city of New Mombasa. During their descent, however, the Covenant armada within the city jumps into hyperspace, and scatters the troopers across the now devastated city. Players step into the shoes of the Rookie, who wakes up hours after the troopers were scattered. You must navigate through the city, which is monitored by an AI computer who helps navigate the Rookie throughout. You must find clues and piece together what happened to your team, and find out why the Covenant have chosen to take over the city.
The game is host to a number of great features. It has elegant and more mysterious music that helps had a new sense of environment and character to the game. The visual effects are spectacular, and something we have come to not only expect but appreciate from Bungie. The sense of mystery of the game is a new addition that I find wonderful. While not quite as long as the original trilogy, this game also features a second disk with all the multiplayer maps and games ever created by the Halo creators, including three new maps. Also, the game is host to a wide cast of voice actors, including Sci-Fi legends Nathon Fillion,(Serenity, Castle), Tricia Helfer, (Battlestar Galactica), and Alan Turdyk, (Serenity, Dollhouse). All in all, I think Halo fans will love this game, and so I rate it a 10 out of 10.
Halo 3: ODST, follows a group of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers as they are deployed into the African city of New Mombasa. During their descent, however, the Covenant armada within the city jumps into hyperspace, and scatters the troopers across the now devastated city. Players step into the shoes of the Rookie, who wakes up hours after the troopers were scattered. You must navigate through the city, which is monitored by an AI computer who helps navigate the Rookie throughout. You must find clues and piece together what happened to your team, and find out why the Covenant have chosen to take over the city.
The game is host to a number of great features. It has elegant and more mysterious music that helps had a new sense of environment and character to the game. The visual effects are spectacular, and something we have come to not only expect but appreciate from Bungie. The sense of mystery of the game is a new addition that I find wonderful. While not quite as long as the original trilogy, this game also features a second disk with all the multiplayer maps and games ever created by the Halo creators, including three new maps. Also, the game is host to a wide cast of voice actors, including Sci-Fi legends Nathon Fillion,(Serenity, Castle), Tricia Helfer, (Battlestar Galactica), and Alan Turdyk, (Serenity, Dollhouse). All in all, I think Halo fans will love this game, and so I rate it a 10 out of 10.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition
I have one word for all of you readers out there: Wolverine. That's right, the latest game to be reviewed is none other than the X-Men Origins game based on the hit movie, Wolverine. Filled with great visual effects, non stop action and R-rated gore that truly lets us get an up close and personal feel for the character, the game never lets up, and allows us a great view into the past and future of the legendary hero.
Set in the Marvel comics universe, the game tells the story of Logan, a mutant with the ability to rapidly heal, and in so doing allowing himself to live an almost immortal life. He was also born with animal like instincts and three extended bones in each hand. He and his brother, Victor Creed, who is also a mutant, are hired by the US government to be a part of an elite group of mutants. Throughout the game, you see how the group becomes corrupt, and how Wolverine gets the adamantum claws and exoskeleton that make him so unique. While following elements of the movie, the game also has unique plot twists of it's own, such as the introduction of the Sentinels, deadly robots manufactured to hunt down mutants and exterminate. We also get a glimpse at the mysterious Mystique, and a possible little look at the future origins of another X-Man.
The gameplay follows a third-person action adventure setting. You are Wolverine, and you use your animal fury to rip your enemies to ribbons. Unlike most games, this is a Mature rated game, and so you watch as your claws cut limbs off, and blood flows out of the victims. This is not the most gruesome game I've ever played, but parents not wanting their kids to play bloody games will not want their kids to play this. I do feel however it is an accurate portrayal, and we get to really see how ferocious the character really is. I do rate this game a 10 out of 10, for it is a great look at a popular comic book franchise, and is full of non stop action and plot twists, and the effects and the cinematics never skip a beat.
Set in the Marvel comics universe, the game tells the story of Logan, a mutant with the ability to rapidly heal, and in so doing allowing himself to live an almost immortal life. He was also born with animal like instincts and three extended bones in each hand. He and his brother, Victor Creed, who is also a mutant, are hired by the US government to be a part of an elite group of mutants. Throughout the game, you see how the group becomes corrupt, and how Wolverine gets the adamantum claws and exoskeleton that make him so unique. While following elements of the movie, the game also has unique plot twists of it's own, such as the introduction of the Sentinels, deadly robots manufactured to hunt down mutants and exterminate. We also get a glimpse at the mysterious Mystique, and a possible little look at the future origins of another X-Man.
The gameplay follows a third-person action adventure setting. You are Wolverine, and you use your animal fury to rip your enemies to ribbons. Unlike most games, this is a Mature rated game, and so you watch as your claws cut limbs off, and blood flows out of the victims. This is not the most gruesome game I've ever played, but parents not wanting their kids to play bloody games will not want their kids to play this. I do feel however it is an accurate portrayal, and we get to really see how ferocious the character really is. I do rate this game a 10 out of 10, for it is a great look at a popular comic book franchise, and is full of non stop action and plot twists, and the effects and the cinematics never skip a beat.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
There is nothing better than sequels to games you've fallen in love with. So when Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 came out, I knew I had to play it. Having amassed a huge collection of superheroes, the creative geniuses behind the second game have brought a masterpiece right out of the comics, and has given the fans of superheroes everywhere a new look at the heroes we fell in love with.
The game is set a year before the events of the fabled comic book event, The Civil War. Nick Fury leads Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine and Spider-man to Castle Doom, where the Latverian leader, Lucia Von Bardas, has begun supplying the criminal mastermind, The Tinkerer, with advanced weaponry to sell to villains across the globe. The President of the United States has forbidden Fury from raiding the castle, but moves ahead anyways, keeping the heroes out of the loop. The mission is successful, and Castle Doom is destroyed, with Von Bardas presumed dead. A year later, however, a group of supervillians led by a cyborg enhanced Von Bardas attack New York City, and her attack kills many civilians. Later, a group of superheroes known as The New Warriors battle Nitro, a villain with explosive powers, in Stanford, Connecticut. Upon capture, Nitro uses his full powers, unleashing a massive explosion that kills 600 people. This forces the President to sign a Superhuman Registration Act, in which case divides the superhero community. From there, the Civil War begins.
Players must choose between the Pro-registration movement, led by Iron Man, or the Anti-registration movement, led by Captain America and Luke Cage. Each mission becomes about fighting former allies, and taking down powerful foes. The gameplay is crisper and much faster than the previous game, and the story is consistent and epic throughout. The visuals are a lot sharper than the first game, and although some fans may say that the first game was more epic and had a lot more dynamics, I feel that the game had a more profound effect on the fans, and not only portrayed on of the most critically acclaimed story arch's from Marvel comics history, but made the fans feel like it was a little closer to home, and kept the main setting in our world. I rate this game a 10 out of 10, for this was a fun, action packed, and well thought out game.
The game is set a year before the events of the fabled comic book event, The Civil War. Nick Fury leads Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine and Spider-man to Castle Doom, where the Latverian leader, Lucia Von Bardas, has begun supplying the criminal mastermind, The Tinkerer, with advanced weaponry to sell to villains across the globe. The President of the United States has forbidden Fury from raiding the castle, but moves ahead anyways, keeping the heroes out of the loop. The mission is successful, and Castle Doom is destroyed, with Von Bardas presumed dead. A year later, however, a group of supervillians led by a cyborg enhanced Von Bardas attack New York City, and her attack kills many civilians. Later, a group of superheroes known as The New Warriors battle Nitro, a villain with explosive powers, in Stanford, Connecticut. Upon capture, Nitro uses his full powers, unleashing a massive explosion that kills 600 people. This forces the President to sign a Superhuman Registration Act, in which case divides the superhero community. From there, the Civil War begins.
Players must choose between the Pro-registration movement, led by Iron Man, or the Anti-registration movement, led by Captain America and Luke Cage. Each mission becomes about fighting former allies, and taking down powerful foes. The gameplay is crisper and much faster than the previous game, and the story is consistent and epic throughout. The visuals are a lot sharper than the first game, and although some fans may say that the first game was more epic and had a lot more dynamics, I feel that the game had a more profound effect on the fans, and not only portrayed on of the most critically acclaimed story arch's from Marvel comics history, but made the fans feel like it was a little closer to home, and kept the main setting in our world. I rate this game a 10 out of 10, for this was a fun, action packed, and well thought out game.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
World renowned franchise Star Wars once again reels out an intense game playing experience. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, takes place between the third film, (Revenge of the Sith), and the fourth film, (A New Hope). It brings a mix of lightsaber duels and mind blowing force abilities that bring out the action, and a plot so dark and intricate that only the creative minds from Lucas Arts could tell it.
The game follows the nameless apprentice of Darth Vader known only as Starkiller. Born from two Jedi knights, (one of whom Vader killed after the events of the third film), Darth Vader takes the young boy from his home and trains him to become a sith apprentice, weilding unimaginable powers. Struggling with his natural born instincts for good and his twisted training for evil, Starkiller is sent out into the universe to hunt down the remaining Jedi who escaped the extermination ordered by Emperor Palpentine in the third film. Along the way, as his powers grow, Starkiller is betrayed, and is left to decide his own path. Will he go down a path for revenge? Or will he choose to help the universe he brought chaos to?
Bringing forth a blend of dark imagery, expansive landscapes unique to each planet the player visits, and hundreds of different moves that blend lightsaber skills and force powers, this game is unlike anything Lucas Arts has ever brought before. I give this game a 10 out of 10, for it's quite unique and unlike anything I've played before, and for all Star Wars fans out there, this game will not disappoint.
The game follows the nameless apprentice of Darth Vader known only as Starkiller. Born from two Jedi knights, (one of whom Vader killed after the events of the third film), Darth Vader takes the young boy from his home and trains him to become a sith apprentice, weilding unimaginable powers. Struggling with his natural born instincts for good and his twisted training for evil, Starkiller is sent out into the universe to hunt down the remaining Jedi who escaped the extermination ordered by Emperor Palpentine in the third film. Along the way, as his powers grow, Starkiller is betrayed, and is left to decide his own path. Will he go down a path for revenge? Or will he choose to help the universe he brought chaos to?
Bringing forth a blend of dark imagery, expansive landscapes unique to each planet the player visits, and hundreds of different moves that blend lightsaber skills and force powers, this game is unlike anything Lucas Arts has ever brought before. I give this game a 10 out of 10, for it's quite unique and unlike anything I've played before, and for all Star Wars fans out there, this game will not disappoint.
Resident Evil 5
I have two words for you: Resident Evil. That's right, the game I'm reviewing today is the highly anticipated game, Resident Evil 5. This franchise is about the Umbrella company, who through a series of events lets out a biological weapon, turning many citizens of Raccoon City into zombies. From there, many more attacks and events ensue.
This game follows Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar as they are sent into the African city of Kijuju to apprehend Ricardo Irving, who is in the country to sell bio-organic weapons on the black market. From there, all hell breaks loose. The people of the city are being fed parasites that turn them into zombie like creatures. Chris also learns that his presumed dead partner, Jill Valentine, has been seen in the country, and Chris and Sheva set out to stop the terrorist attack and find his partner.
This game is set as a third-person shooter, and the graphics and music blend together to form an eerie and terrifying atmosphere. The plot has twists and turns that make you want to stay with it all the way to the end, and for that, I rate this game a 9 out of 10, and am happy to say that the action and suspense of the game makes me craving more.
This game follows Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar as they are sent into the African city of Kijuju to apprehend Ricardo Irving, who is in the country to sell bio-organic weapons on the black market. From there, all hell breaks loose. The people of the city are being fed parasites that turn them into zombie like creatures. Chris also learns that his presumed dead partner, Jill Valentine, has been seen in the country, and Chris and Sheva set out to stop the terrorist attack and find his partner.
This game is set as a third-person shooter, and the graphics and music blend together to form an eerie and terrifying atmosphere. The plot has twists and turns that make you want to stay with it all the way to the end, and for that, I rate this game a 9 out of 10, and am happy to say that the action and suspense of the game makes me craving more.
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy
While supernatural and science fiction games have become the norm in the video game industry, it is always great to find a great action game. This was the case when I played Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy. Having been a huge fan of the movie franchise, I was extremely excited to play the next chapter in Jason Bourne's story.
Set before and during the events of The Bourne Identity, the first movie in the franchise, The Bourne Conspiracy follows Jason Bourne, a government assassin working for a government project known as Treadstone. The game follows Jason Bourne as he is sent to kill African dictator Nykwana Wombosi. After many attempts to get to the dictator, Jason finds the leader with his two daughters, and seeing his family causes Jason to let Wombosi live, and in the process, he is shot four times in the back, and left for dead in the ocean. This set's up the rest of the plot for the first movie, while also allowing players to go through past mission's Jason was sent on as he begins to get brief glances into his past.
The gameplay is quite unique, combining gun shootouts similar to Resident Evil gameplay, (in other words, a third-person shooter), with unique fighting techniques that only Jason Bourne could pull off, including intense fight scenes with deadly assassins, government leaders, and world renowned terrorists. With an intricate plot, realistic cinematic movie sequences, lush and large scenery from around the world, and action packed gameplay throughout, I rate this game a 10 out of 10, because it has definitely set the bar for action games in the industry.
Set before and during the events of The Bourne Identity, the first movie in the franchise, The Bourne Conspiracy follows Jason Bourne, a government assassin working for a government project known as Treadstone. The game follows Jason Bourne as he is sent to kill African dictator Nykwana Wombosi. After many attempts to get to the dictator, Jason finds the leader with his two daughters, and seeing his family causes Jason to let Wombosi live, and in the process, he is shot four times in the back, and left for dead in the ocean. This set's up the rest of the plot for the first movie, while also allowing players to go through past mission's Jason was sent on as he begins to get brief glances into his past.
The gameplay is quite unique, combining gun shootouts similar to Resident Evil gameplay, (in other words, a third-person shooter), with unique fighting techniques that only Jason Bourne could pull off, including intense fight scenes with deadly assassins, government leaders, and world renowned terrorists. With an intricate plot, realistic cinematic movie sequences, lush and large scenery from around the world, and action packed gameplay throughout, I rate this game a 10 out of 10, because it has definitely set the bar for action games in the industry.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Left 4 Dead
Considered to be one of the best games of the year, Left 4 Dead really brought fourth a new era of horror and action that gaming has not seen in years. Brought to us by the legendary creators of the Half-Life series at Valve, the game follows four survivors of a zombie outbreak that has created an apocalyptic world. The action is fast paced, and never slows down once.
While the game lacks a central story, it quickly makes up for it with four extremely well developed characters that give us a new story every time we play the game. The game comes with four different maps, with five levels on each map. The main point of the game is to reach safety by finding an area where help will pick you up. The survivors must fight their way through miles of land to reach help, and must protect one another from hoard after hoard of zombies in order to reach survival.
The most interesting point of this game was the Zombie AI. In a nutshell, this means that every time you play the game, the zombies are never in the same place, and will attack you in a different and unique way everytime you play. The other interesting fact of this game is the enemy zombies. While regular zombies are scary enough, the developers at Valve stepped it up a notch and created unique and more advanced zombies. The first is the Boomer, which is a fat zombie that spits acid on you, which makes other zombies attracted to you and the center of an attack. There is the hunter, which crawls up buildings and jumps hundreds of feet until it pins you down and begins to tear you apart. There is the smoker, which has a hundred foot tongue that drags you to it and attacks. There is the Tank, which is a giant zombie that has massive muscles and takes thousands of bullets to kill. And most scary of all, there is the witch, which is a young girl who cries until you get near, and when it senses you, it starts hissing and growling until it finally attacks you.
Overall, this games startling visuals that make every experience spooky and makes any gamer jump have me a true Left 4 Dead fan. With a wide array of realistic gore and horror, tons of action and weapons use, and an in depth view of each character and their personality, I give this game a 10/10, and look forward to the sequel, due out November of this year.
While the game lacks a central story, it quickly makes up for it with four extremely well developed characters that give us a new story every time we play the game. The game comes with four different maps, with five levels on each map. The main point of the game is to reach safety by finding an area where help will pick you up. The survivors must fight their way through miles of land to reach help, and must protect one another from hoard after hoard of zombies in order to reach survival.
The most interesting point of this game was the Zombie AI. In a nutshell, this means that every time you play the game, the zombies are never in the same place, and will attack you in a different and unique way everytime you play. The other interesting fact of this game is the enemy zombies. While regular zombies are scary enough, the developers at Valve stepped it up a notch and created unique and more advanced zombies. The first is the Boomer, which is a fat zombie that spits acid on you, which makes other zombies attracted to you and the center of an attack. There is the hunter, which crawls up buildings and jumps hundreds of feet until it pins you down and begins to tear you apart. There is the smoker, which has a hundred foot tongue that drags you to it and attacks. There is the Tank, which is a giant zombie that has massive muscles and takes thousands of bullets to kill. And most scary of all, there is the witch, which is a young girl who cries until you get near, and when it senses you, it starts hissing and growling until it finally attacks you.
Overall, this games startling visuals that make every experience spooky and makes any gamer jump have me a true Left 4 Dead fan. With a wide array of realistic gore and horror, tons of action and weapons use, and an in depth view of each character and their personality, I give this game a 10/10, and look forward to the sequel, due out November of this year.
Prince of Persia on Xbox 360
I must admit I am somewhat of a history buff, but in reality a lot of the gaming population has always been focused on action and futuristic games. Yet in the latest installment of the infamous Prince of Persia franchise, we get to see a new wave of visual gaming that has all gamers flocking to their local stores and immersing themselves in the ancient world. This game makes history come alive, and while the characters and more supernatural elements are more myth than history, the culture and settings of the Persian world are quite evident in this popular game.
The story follows a young traveler who gets lost in a sandstorm and must find his donkey. While searching, he stumbles upon a seemingly helpless woman being chased by men. What he will later learn is that the young woman is Elika, a young princess of an ancient people dealing in the mythic arts. For centuries her people have guarded the prison holding the deadly god Ahriman, who seeks to immerse all of the world in darkness. Soon the once selfish and self-centered Prince must help stop this deadly force from being unleashed, and battle the demons working to destroy his once simple world.
Filled with fast paced action, high-flying aerobics, and colorful scenery, what really captured my attention was the games visuals, which were presented as a comic book or storybook. The interesting illustrations really added to the games story, and for me helped build upon what made the original series so great. With funny banter between the prince and princess, demonic entities and a massive story, I give this game a 9/10, for it really captures your attention quickly, and is a game you will enjoy playing over and over again.
The story follows a young traveler who gets lost in a sandstorm and must find his donkey. While searching, he stumbles upon a seemingly helpless woman being chased by men. What he will later learn is that the young woman is Elika, a young princess of an ancient people dealing in the mythic arts. For centuries her people have guarded the prison holding the deadly god Ahriman, who seeks to immerse all of the world in darkness. Soon the once selfish and self-centered Prince must help stop this deadly force from being unleashed, and battle the demons working to destroy his once simple world.
Filled with fast paced action, high-flying aerobics, and colorful scenery, what really captured my attention was the games visuals, which were presented as a comic book or storybook. The interesting illustrations really added to the games story, and for me helped build upon what made the original series so great. With funny banter between the prince and princess, demonic entities and a massive story, I give this game a 9/10, for it really captures your attention quickly, and is a game you will enjoy playing over and over again.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
OO7: Quantum of Solace
The Name's Bond. James Bond. That's right, everyone's favorite British spy is back, in the smash video game based on the latest 007 movies staring Daniel Craig. The game allows us to experience the vast arsenal of deadly techniques Bond uses to battle his enemies. Combining moments from the second movie with flashbacks to the first, gamers can see first hand the genius behind the hit series.
The story follows British Spy James Bond as he goes after the organization that killed the woman he loves, Vespa. By following a series of leads, he stumbles onto a secret criminal organization with various terrorist connections, and must use every weapon in his arsenal to stop them. Throughout the game we get to experience key moments from the first game and fight first hand in the memorable battles Bond faced the 1st time around. Daniel Craig has brought a new level of heroism and suave to all action heroes in both the movie industry and the gaming industry, and even gives notorious action hero Jason Bourne a run for his money.
The games cinematic experience is phenomenal, and the vast array of weapon use combined with the wide variety of hand to hand combat moves allows for an overall action packed gaming journey. Combine this with the integral storyline, I give this game a 10/10, for it truly reinvents the spy game industry, and proves why the series reboot has been a worldwide success.
The story follows British Spy James Bond as he goes after the organization that killed the woman he loves, Vespa. By following a series of leads, he stumbles onto a secret criminal organization with various terrorist connections, and must use every weapon in his arsenal to stop them. Throughout the game we get to experience key moments from the first game and fight first hand in the memorable battles Bond faced the 1st time around. Daniel Craig has brought a new level of heroism and suave to all action heroes in both the movie industry and the gaming industry, and even gives notorious action hero Jason Bourne a run for his money.
The games cinematic experience is phenomenal, and the vast array of weapon use combined with the wide variety of hand to hand combat moves allows for an overall action packed gaming journey. Combine this with the integral storyline, I give this game a 10/10, for it truly reinvents the spy game industry, and proves why the series reboot has been a worldwide success.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Mortal Combat Vs. DC Universe
Collaborations often bring together two hardcore factions to create an epic tale, and Mortal Combat Vs. DC Universe did just that. Bringing fourth the best the Mortal Combat realm has to offer and merging it with the best of the DC Universe, this game not only allows fans from both realms to get a fighting experience they will never forget, but gives the gamer an idea of what would happen if their favorite characters fought one another. The story does not disappoint in this game either, and does not give the impression that it was just something that was thrown together so the companies had an excuse to merge. This game actually stays true to their franchises while bringing fourth an epic tale.
The game allows players to choose which side they prefer, i.e. the Mortal Combat side or the DC Universe side, and the story plays from their. The main idea is that the most notorious and powerful villain on each side were inexplicably merged together into one being, and because of this both worlds are beginning to merge, which allows the universe to tear apart. Both sides blame the other, and from their all chaos ensues.
The game play works in classic Mortal Combat fashion, while allowing players to wield their favorite characters unique powers. The cinematic experiance was quite good, and don't give off a cheesy quality in the least bit. Fans are given a wide array of characters to choose from, and aside from the story mode, fans can choose an arcade mode to pit their favorite characters against one another, or play online against one another.
All in all, I give this game an 8/10, for the story seemed to keep me intrigued throughout the entire game, and the action never let up for a second. I highly recommend that fans of both Mortal Combat and DC Universe play this game, and further enjoy the story and characters you have come to love and know.
The game allows players to choose which side they prefer, i.e. the Mortal Combat side or the DC Universe side, and the story plays from their. The main idea is that the most notorious and powerful villain on each side were inexplicably merged together into one being, and because of this both worlds are beginning to merge, which allows the universe to tear apart. Both sides blame the other, and from their all chaos ensues.
The game play works in classic Mortal Combat fashion, while allowing players to wield their favorite characters unique powers. The cinematic experiance was quite good, and don't give off a cheesy quality in the least bit. Fans are given a wide array of characters to choose from, and aside from the story mode, fans can choose an arcade mode to pit their favorite characters against one another, or play online against one another.
All in all, I give this game an 8/10, for the story seemed to keep me intrigued throughout the entire game, and the action never let up for a second. I highly recommend that fans of both Mortal Combat and DC Universe play this game, and further enjoy the story and characters you have come to love and know.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Gears of War 2
There is nothing better than getting to delve deeper into a well known game franchise. This was the case with the highly acclaimed Gears of War 2. Gamers are brought back to the world of the Earth-like planet of Sera, and shows us the heroic actions of Delta Squad. The game takes place six months after Delta squad detonated a massive bomb that killed many of the vicious creatures known as the Locust. The Locust Queen has begun attacking the last remaining human city, known as Jacinto, and Delta Squad must lead on assault on the Locust home.
The gameplay has stayed true to the original game that gained a cult following, and yet they have added many new elements to enhance the fast paced action of the game. This includes one of the game's coolest new features, the chainsaw battle, where the gamer will engage his chainsaw and battle their foes until there is one winner. The multiplayer gameplay gives gamers a wide variety of different battle choices, including the ever popular Execution battle, where gamers have to get up close and personal to finish off their enemy, and Horde, where a single team will have to fight wave after wave of Locust armies.
The story is filled with nonstop action and heart-wrenching moments where key characters face ultimate doom and the members of Delta Squad must face much hardship. Gamers will be thrilled with the direction the game designers have taken the Gears of War series, and I give the game as a whole a 10/10, for it never looses pace and the action and story never stop getting better.
The gameplay has stayed true to the original game that gained a cult following, and yet they have added many new elements to enhance the fast paced action of the game. This includes one of the game's coolest new features, the chainsaw battle, where the gamer will engage his chainsaw and battle their foes until there is one winner. The multiplayer gameplay gives gamers a wide variety of different battle choices, including the ever popular Execution battle, where gamers have to get up close and personal to finish off their enemy, and Horde, where a single team will have to fight wave after wave of Locust armies.
The story is filled with nonstop action and heart-wrenching moments where key characters face ultimate doom and the members of Delta Squad must face much hardship. Gamers will be thrilled with the direction the game designers have taken the Gears of War series, and I give the game as a whole a 10/10, for it never looses pace and the action and story never stop getting better.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Gears of War
The latest game I was able to play this past week was Gears of War, the third-person shooter set on the planet Serra, where humans first evolved. After years of war between different factions on the planet for a valuable resource known as Imulsion, a horde of bloodthirsty creatures known as the Locusts have begun waging a terrible war with humanity, looking to slaughter every last human being on the planet. You play Marcus Fenix, a soldier for the COG, (The Coalition of Ordered Governments), who has been rescued from a maximum security prison to help the COG find a device known as the resonator, which would map the entire Locust hives and tunnels, which reside under the planet.
The game play is very consistent in its visual content and free flow. The shift between intense fight scenes and realistic cinematic scenes is stunning. As you play the game, you feel like you are watching a war movie for the first time. The mass amounts of weapons available is amazing, and even includes a rifle gun with a chainsaw attached to the end of it.
Overall, I give this game a 10 out of 10, for I could find no faults with it whatsoever. The story was massive, and the game play is so real you feel an adrenaline rush every second you are playing.
The game play is very consistent in its visual content and free flow. The shift between intense fight scenes and realistic cinematic scenes is stunning. As you play the game, you feel like you are watching a war movie for the first time. The mass amounts of weapons available is amazing, and even includes a rifle gun with a chainsaw attached to the end of it.
Overall, I give this game a 10 out of 10, for I could find no faults with it whatsoever. The story was massive, and the game play is so real you feel an adrenaline rush every second you are playing.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Legendary on Xbox 360
I have been reading a lot of reviews of the Xbox 360 game Legendary, and after having played the game, I have to say it is hard to believe it why people have found it to be so bad. The game is full of surprise, horror, and great storyline, not to mention a wide array of weapons and attacks that gamers have come to expect from the 1st-person shooter.
Legendary follows international thief Charles Deckard, who is hired by an organization known as the Black Order to steel an ancient artifact from the New York Museum. What Deckard is too late to realize, however, is that the artifact is Pandora's Box, and before he can stop it, he accidentally opens the box, releasing a hoard of hellish creatures that begin to attack the world. From there, the action is non-stop.
The gameplay is very fast paced, although the amount of time it takes for each level to load could use some refinement. Gamers will face a wide variety of legendary creatures, from an army of werewolves and Griffons to the legendary Krakken. The mass amount of history the developers have put into the history of each mythological creature is extraordinary, and the entire storyline is full of great plot twists and really helps the game flow.
I would have to give Legendary an 8.5 out of 10. It's story is quite detailed and impressive, and the vast array of enemies, both human and beast, is easily balanced by the great number of weapons and attacks you gain throughout the game. However, the only criticism I would have is amount of time it takes for a level to load, and would suggest for any future Legendary games shortening the amount of time it takes the gamer to get to the next level.
Legendary follows international thief Charles Deckard, who is hired by an organization known as the Black Order to steel an ancient artifact from the New York Museum. What Deckard is too late to realize, however, is that the artifact is Pandora's Box, and before he can stop it, he accidentally opens the box, releasing a hoard of hellish creatures that begin to attack the world. From there, the action is non-stop.
The gameplay is very fast paced, although the amount of time it takes for each level to load could use some refinement. Gamers will face a wide variety of legendary creatures, from an army of werewolves and Griffons to the legendary Krakken. The mass amount of history the developers have put into the history of each mythological creature is extraordinary, and the entire storyline is full of great plot twists and really helps the game flow.
I would have to give Legendary an 8.5 out of 10. It's story is quite detailed and impressive, and the vast array of enemies, both human and beast, is easily balanced by the great number of weapons and attacks you gain throughout the game. However, the only criticism I would have is amount of time it takes for a level to load, and would suggest for any future Legendary games shortening the amount of time it takes the gamer to get to the next level.
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This blog is for all gamers and video game fans to come check out reviews of all the video games I play, and will give you an insight into their storyline, gameplay, and overall score. I am open to suggestions and feedback, so feel free to e-mail me at BigAntone34@Yahoo.com. All future blogs from here on out will be video game reviews, previews, etc. Enjoy, and keep gaming.
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