One of the action genre most well known and popular series is the Prince of Persia series. Having begun as a 2-D, side scrolling game for the PC, the Prince of Persia has become one of the most beloved characters in the game industry. Having followed his exploits and heroism for years, I am an avid fan, and the latest game in the series proves why that is.
The game is set between the first and second Prince of Persia games, and follows the Prince as he sets out for his brother Malik's kingdom. Having been sent there by his father to learn more about leadership from his brother, the Prince arrives to find the kingdom under attack by enemy forces, and Malik's army is taking heavy losses. By the time the Prince reaches his brother, his brother has decided to release an ancient army set in King Solomon tomb. When the Princes pleas to leave the army be go unheard, the army is released, first as glowing sand and then slowing become undead soldiers, the Prince must unite the seal that kept the army locked away for so long and destroy the undead army and its demon leader, before his brother and the entire kingdom are consumed by death.
Using new powers that the Prince has never seen before, players can not only turn back time, but can now solidify water, rebuild broken down buildings, and can teleport across vast distances. Using the third-person action element, the Prince must fight legions of the undead, while traveling across a vast palace and figuring out intricate puzzles that can further him in his quest. Players can also upgrade the Prince to help in his fight.
Overall, the game has proven to be the most realistic, most fun game in the series. With realistic settings, a rich plot, and an action filled adventure, the game has proven to be a front runner for game of the year. And included in the game is a challenge mode, which allows players to take the skills earned during the game and put them to the test. I give this game a 9 out of 10, and look forward to seeing what the series next turn will bring us.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
One of the most popular, well known political and military thriller writers of all time, Tom Clancy has become extremely popular over the years with gamers for his well known Splinter Cell series, which follows Sam Fisher, a Jason Bourne-Esq character that works with a military group known as Third Echelon, battling terrorist threats and conspiracies both international and domestic.
Set three years after the death of his daughter, Sam Fisher, now retired, is contacted by an old friend, who informs him that hit men are after him. When he finds the leader of the hit men, he learns that a drug dealer named Kobin is responsible for his daughter's death, and this leads to Sam's mission in the game, which is to uncover the truth of his daughters death and the connection it has with his old line of work.
Set all around the world, this game is a fast paced, third person shooter that plays like Resident Evil but follows a Bourne Ultimatum story. Full of action-packed gameplay that involves a ton of weaponry and surreal settings that are full of life and rich textures, this game is a groundbreaking venture on the Splinter Cell series. Full of twists and turns that take the player into a million new directions, it is no wonder the series has been a fan favorite for years. And one of the things that makes this game so unique is the use of stealth and sneak attacks, which give you the ability to have quick executions and give Sam the element of surprise. Remember, Stick to the Shadows!
I must give this game a 9 out of 10, for its rich story, intricate plot twists, and action filled gameplay truly captured my mind the entire time I played. An added bonus also gives fans a prelude story for those who wish to play in a Co-op setting, and a challenge section to earn points and new weapons.
Set three years after the death of his daughter, Sam Fisher, now retired, is contacted by an old friend, who informs him that hit men are after him. When he finds the leader of the hit men, he learns that a drug dealer named Kobin is responsible for his daughter's death, and this leads to Sam's mission in the game, which is to uncover the truth of his daughters death and the connection it has with his old line of work.
Set all around the world, this game is a fast paced, third person shooter that plays like Resident Evil but follows a Bourne Ultimatum story. Full of action-packed gameplay that involves a ton of weaponry and surreal settings that are full of life and rich textures, this game is a groundbreaking venture on the Splinter Cell series. Full of twists and turns that take the player into a million new directions, it is no wonder the series has been a fan favorite for years. And one of the things that makes this game so unique is the use of stealth and sneak attacks, which give you the ability to have quick executions and give Sam the element of surprise. Remember, Stick to the Shadows!
I must give this game a 9 out of 10, for its rich story, intricate plot twists, and action filled gameplay truly captured my mind the entire time I played. An added bonus also gives fans a prelude story for those who wish to play in a Co-op setting, and a challenge section to earn points and new weapons.
Dantes Inferno
It's not often that an epic poem that has spanned the past 700 years can be made into a bloody video game. However, Visceral games has made that game with the release of Dante's Inferno, based on the Divine Comedy written by Dante Alighieri's. With stunning and graphic details, an amazing story, and the most vivid description and picture of hell every depicted, this game has beaten the odds and become a hit video game.
Set during the Crusades, Dante is a fierce warrior, who comes home from the war to find his wife, Beatrice, murdered. She appears to him as a spirit, and she knows of his sins and betrayal while at war. Before he can apologize, she is taken by Lucifer himself, and Dante must chase after her and straight into hell to find her so that she does not have to spend an eternity in hell. Traveling the 9 circles of hell, Dante must fight hoards of demons to save his beloved Beatrice.
Set as a third-person action game, players have two different weapons for an attack: the Grim Reapers Scythe and a blessed and holy Cross, which represent both the dark and light sides of Dante's personality. Players also get an option to either save the souls that have been turned into demons, or you can damn their souls even further into hell. These choices will have an outcome on how the game ends, and determine how Dante's soul will play out. Filled with famous people from history and literature, including the temptress Cleopatra and her lover Marc Antony, whom guard the Lust circles of hell. With all of this amazing gameplay an intricate story, I must give this game an 8 out of 10, for it is a great game, but has a lot of touchy and brutal language and scenes, which include a lot of sexual themes, especially in the lust level, (any heavily religious people or people who are especially uncomfortable with those types of situations, viewer discretion is advised for this game).
Set during the Crusades, Dante is a fierce warrior, who comes home from the war to find his wife, Beatrice, murdered. She appears to him as a spirit, and she knows of his sins and betrayal while at war. Before he can apologize, she is taken by Lucifer himself, and Dante must chase after her and straight into hell to find her so that she does not have to spend an eternity in hell. Traveling the 9 circles of hell, Dante must fight hoards of demons to save his beloved Beatrice.
Set as a third-person action game, players have two different weapons for an attack: the Grim Reapers Scythe and a blessed and holy Cross, which represent both the dark and light sides of Dante's personality. Players also get an option to either save the souls that have been turned into demons, or you can damn their souls even further into hell. These choices will have an outcome on how the game ends, and determine how Dante's soul will play out. Filled with famous people from history and literature, including the temptress Cleopatra and her lover Marc Antony, whom guard the Lust circles of hell. With all of this amazing gameplay an intricate story, I must give this game an 8 out of 10, for it is a great game, but has a lot of touchy and brutal language and scenes, which include a lot of sexual themes, especially in the lust level, (any heavily religious people or people who are especially uncomfortable with those types of situations, viewer discretion is advised for this game).
Mass Effect 2
In 2007, Bioware brought to video game and sci-fi fans everywhere one of the most epic, dramatic, and biggest character driven games to ever hit the market: Mass Effect. The story of Commander Shepard and the fight against the ancient Reapers has captivated the minds of millions of fans, and made it game of the year in 2007. In January 2010, Bioware upped the ante with Mass Effect 2, the groundbreaking sequel to it's Game of the Year.
Mass Effect 2 starts where the first game left off. Thanks to Commander Shepard and the Normandy crew, the Reapers were stopped, and humanity set itself as a full fledged member of the Council, a group of alien species and planets that have come together to become a galactic government. As the game begins, the Normandy is attacked by a new and unknown enemy. As the ship is obliterated, the crew escapes with their lives, save for Shepard, who stayed with the ship. Presumed dead, we come to learn that a human organization known as Cerberus has saved the Commander and have brought him back to life using cutting edge technology. When he wakes up, the remaining geth and the knew enemy are attacking the medical station he has been at for two years.
The gameplay takes place as a third-person shooter, and the mechanics are some of the smoothest gameplay that the video game industry has seen in ages. With cinematic cut scenes that make a person feel like they are at the movie theatre and a story that spans two whole discs, it is no wonder that fans have become obsessed with the series. The best part of this game is being able to control where the story goes, choosing what to say in response to questions, and making alliances with friends and enemies that will determine the final outcome of the longest, most grueling and exciting final battle. I must give this game a 10 out of 10, for it is fun, exciting, one of the most amazing stories, and the most exciting gameplay that I've seen in years.
Mass Effect 2 starts where the first game left off. Thanks to Commander Shepard and the Normandy crew, the Reapers were stopped, and humanity set itself as a full fledged member of the Council, a group of alien species and planets that have come together to become a galactic government. As the game begins, the Normandy is attacked by a new and unknown enemy. As the ship is obliterated, the crew escapes with their lives, save for Shepard, who stayed with the ship. Presumed dead, we come to learn that a human organization known as Cerberus has saved the Commander and have brought him back to life using cutting edge technology. When he wakes up, the remaining geth and the knew enemy are attacking the medical station he has been at for two years.
The gameplay takes place as a third-person shooter, and the mechanics are some of the smoothest gameplay that the video game industry has seen in ages. With cinematic cut scenes that make a person feel like they are at the movie theatre and a story that spans two whole discs, it is no wonder that fans have become obsessed with the series. The best part of this game is being able to control where the story goes, choosing what to say in response to questions, and making alliances with friends and enemies that will determine the final outcome of the longest, most grueling and exciting final battle. I must give this game a 10 out of 10, for it is fun, exciting, one of the most amazing stories, and the most exciting gameplay that I've seen in years.
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