Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Role-Playing
Developed By: Game Freak
Published By: Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
ESRB Rating: E
Overview: Pokemon HeartGold and Pokemon SoulSilver are remakes of Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver made in 1999. The games take place in the Johto and Kanto Regions. The player controls the protagonist, who is from New Bark Town. In that town lives a man called Professor Elm, who asks for a favor from the player. The professor thinks that walking with a pokemon increases the pokemon's friendship with the trainer. He asks the player to help him with this experiment. While he talks, the professor receives a "urgent" email from his friend Mr. Pokemon. Because Professor Elm can't leave the lab, he asks the player to choose a pokemon and go in his place. When the player gets to Mr. Pokemon's house, he receives the item, and meets Professor Oak who gives the player the pokedex. As soon as the player leaves the house, they receive a frantic message from Professor Elm to return to the lab immediately. Before the player gets there, they battle a mysterious trainer, and after defeating him, continues to the lab. There the player finds out that the trainer he fought stole a pokemon from the lab. After giving the name to the officer who is reporting the crime, the player talks to Professor Elm, who recommends that they should battle the gym leaders of Johto, and try to be the best trainer of all time. Thus, the player's adventure begins.
Single or Multiplayer: The game itself is a single player game. However, you have the option to battle and trade with other people through the DS connection or through Nintendo WFC. This can be used to get pokemon that you can not obtain and to battle for fun. There are other things you could do with other players as well, like playing certain minigames.
Difficulty: The game is not really that difficult. It's really easier for people who have played a pokemon game before, but even new people can understand and learn quickly.
Age: The game has nothing in it that someone can consider inappropriate for young children. But you do need to know how to read, and understand how to do certain things that may be a little too difficult for the young audience. So the game should be played by kids 8+.
Game Length: The game is extremely long. The player is suppose to defeat the gym leaders of Johto, but gets side tracked many times. And after you think you have beaten the game, there is even more to unlock. And don't forget trying to collect all 493 pokemon available.
Replay: The game would be a very good game to replay. However, many people get really far in the game, and put a lot of time and effort into it, so many choose not to start a new game, but get the other version instead.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are amazing. The adding of the beautiful 3D world into a 2D game was a brilliant idea. The colors and the looks of the whole world is amazing, and adds a lot to the game.
Star 1 through 5: ***** = 5 stars
Final Thoughts: Pokemon Heartgold and Pokemon SoulSilver are two of the best Pokemon games of all time. Whether you are new to the series or been around since Red and Blue, you will enjoy these games either way. With all the new things to do, you will be entertained for a long time, and will not stop playing until you catch them all.
Senin, 13 Desember 2010
Minggu, 12 Desember 2010
Harvest Moon Animal Parade Review
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Simulation
Published By: Natsume
Developed By: Marvelous Interactive
ESRB Rating: E
Overview: Harvest Moon Animal Parade is another game part of the Harvest Moon Series. It is the second game on the Wii and it has the same character designer of Harvest Moon Tree of Tranquility. When you start a game, you get to choose between playing as a male or female, and there are two designs for each gender. The game begins with you on your way to your new farm. Cain, the man who is bringing you there, asks you several questions, like your name and birthday. Finn, a harvest sprite that is with you through the whole game, also reminds you that when you get to the farm, to go visit the Harvest Goddess. Soon, you arrive at your farm, which isn't in good shape. Mayor Hamilton comes to welcome you, and explains a bit to you. After seeing the inside of your house, you finally gain control of your character. Then, after meeting the Harvest Goddess (takes some work), you are told about the problem in this land, and how you are the only one who can fix it. While the object of the game is to do this, you also can focus on other things, like raising a successful farm/ranch. This gives you many different goals while you play the game.
Single or Multiplayer: The game is mainly a single player game. However, you can have another person with a second Wiimote, help you raise your friendship with characters and animals in the game. This can help you raise the bachelor/bachelorettes who you wish to marry.
Difficulty: The game is not difficult at all really. The game is mainly focuses on the character life, which is easy once you learn all the basics. Also, everything that you have to do is explained, either by a character or a book, so it is easy to learn or remind yourself what to do next.
Age: The game is rated for everyone, however the game might be a tiny difficult for younger children. With all the things having to be done, it also can get confusing for them, and even older children. Therefore, the game should be played by kids 12+.
Game Length: The game's length can either be short or long depending on how you decide to play it through. If you focus more on the main quest, then the game can be a little shorter. However, if you focus more on making a successful farm, then the game can be longer, because you would need money to start you off, and have a good friendship with your farm animals, and able to spend at least half of the day taking care of crops. This gives you the choice on what to do during your farm life.
Replay: This Harvest Moon is not really a replay type of game, due to what happens after you beat the main storyline and get married. There are some people who do play the game over after that though.
Effects/Graphics: The game's graphics are pretty good, though they are basically the same as Tree of Tranquility. But the effects, such as the sound, are better, comparing to previous Harvest Moon games.
Rating 1 through 5: **** = 4 stars
Final Thoughts: This game is a great addition to the Harvest Moon series. People who didn't play Tree of Tranquility should have a different experience if they have played other Harvest Moon games. Though if you did play Tree of Tranquility, then the game might be seem a little similar, with the same characters and the same looks. But besides this, it is also I big improvement, with all the new features, and a good storyline. Therefore, the game is another similar, but unique addition to the series, and to one's collection.
Genre: Simulation
Published By: Natsume
Developed By: Marvelous Interactive
ESRB Rating: E
Overview: Harvest Moon Animal Parade is another game part of the Harvest Moon Series. It is the second game on the Wii and it has the same character designer of Harvest Moon Tree of Tranquility. When you start a game, you get to choose between playing as a male or female, and there are two designs for each gender. The game begins with you on your way to your new farm. Cain, the man who is bringing you there, asks you several questions, like your name and birthday. Finn, a harvest sprite that is with you through the whole game, also reminds you that when you get to the farm, to go visit the Harvest Goddess. Soon, you arrive at your farm, which isn't in good shape. Mayor Hamilton comes to welcome you, and explains a bit to you. After seeing the inside of your house, you finally gain control of your character. Then, after meeting the Harvest Goddess (takes some work), you are told about the problem in this land, and how you are the only one who can fix it. While the object of the game is to do this, you also can focus on other things, like raising a successful farm/ranch. This gives you many different goals while you play the game.
Single or Multiplayer: The game is mainly a single player game. However, you can have another person with a second Wiimote, help you raise your friendship with characters and animals in the game. This can help you raise the bachelor/bachelorettes who you wish to marry.
Difficulty: The game is not difficult at all really. The game is mainly focuses on the character life, which is easy once you learn all the basics. Also, everything that you have to do is explained, either by a character or a book, so it is easy to learn or remind yourself what to do next.
Age: The game is rated for everyone, however the game might be a tiny difficult for younger children. With all the things having to be done, it also can get confusing for them, and even older children. Therefore, the game should be played by kids 12+.
Game Length: The game's length can either be short or long depending on how you decide to play it through. If you focus more on the main quest, then the game can be a little shorter. However, if you focus more on making a successful farm, then the game can be longer, because you would need money to start you off, and have a good friendship with your farm animals, and able to spend at least half of the day taking care of crops. This gives you the choice on what to do during your farm life.
Replay: This Harvest Moon is not really a replay type of game, due to what happens after you beat the main storyline and get married. There are some people who do play the game over after that though.
Effects/Graphics: The game's graphics are pretty good, though they are basically the same as Tree of Tranquility. But the effects, such as the sound, are better, comparing to previous Harvest Moon games.
Rating 1 through 5: **** = 4 stars
Final Thoughts: This game is a great addition to the Harvest Moon series. People who didn't play Tree of Tranquility should have a different experience if they have played other Harvest Moon games. Though if you did play Tree of Tranquility, then the game might be seem a little similar, with the same characters and the same looks. But besides this, it is also I big improvement, with all the new features, and a good storyline. Therefore, the game is another similar, but unique addition to the series, and to one's collection.
Super Mario Galaxy Review
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Platform
Published By: Nintendo
Developed By: Nintendo EAD Tokyo
ESRB Rating: E
Overview: Super Mario Galaxy is a very unique game in the Mario Series. It has many features and abilities that older Mario games to do not have. The plot begins with a small story involving the Star festival that occurs every 1000 years. The game then starts showing Mario's letter from Princess Peach saying that she would like to give him something at the Star Festival. Mario is shown, pretending to fly and heading to the festival. He meets several Toads along the way, and seeing pieces of star bits falling all over the place which he can grab by touching or with the cursor. When Mario gets close to where Princess Peach is located, fireballs from the sky suddenly start shooting down towards the land. The fireballs come from several flying ships, all led by Bowser. Bowser then uses an ufo shaped ship to draw a beam of light around Peach's Castle. The ships then attach several strong hooks to the grounds of the castle, which pulls the castle out of the ground and into space. But before that could happen, Mario had reached the castle's entrance. Unfortunately, Bowser's assistant realizes Mario is there and attacks the ground beneath his feet, which knocks Mario unconscious and sends him drifting off into space. He reaches a small planet, and after a quick game with some cute bunny-like creatures, he meets a young woman name Rosalina, who tells him how to save Princess Peach. Mario learns what Bowser's plan was, and what he has to do in order to save the Princess. Mario is sent on a long and different journey, one that he has never experienced before, that will take him to many types of worlds, in order to stop Bowser's disastrous plan, and save the Princess once again.
Single or Multiplayer: The game is mainly a single player game, however another player can help the first one by using another wiimote. This will place another cursor on the screen, which can acts as the first player's cursor. It can grab star bits, and shot them at enemies, so they will not attack Mario, so the first player can complete the levels without getting too much distracted by the enemies. However, this is not necessary, but it does make the game slightly a bit easier.
Difficulty: The game's first few worlds are pretty easy, and they show the player what to do and how to do it for the first time. But as you progress through the game, the worlds and puzzles tend to get extremely harder, especially close to the final boss. And after you complete the main storyline, the new improved worlds are even harder then the old worlds. But if you complete all of them in the game, there is a very great prize at the end, which shocks most first time players.
Age: The game has been rated for everyone by the ESRB. Though this game can be played by anyone at any age, the game can be harder to young children, and as the game progresses, they get even more difficult to beat due to the many puzzles. So, the game should be played by kids around 10+.
Game Length: The main game is pretty long, especially for first time players. But even experienced players take long to complete the storyline because of the many worlds, and the puzzles you have to do in order to beat them. Plus, after you complete the main storyline, there is more challenges to unlock, like completing every world in the game. But for those player who stick, as said above, there is a prize at the end that many people enjoy.
Replay: The game is not the type of game to replay, due to the prize at the end, but some people due tend to play the game all over.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are amazing in this Mario game, and the unique levels and characters really add to the fun and design of the game. The effects are great as well, with Mario's new moves, and new clothes which change his moves, is definitely a plus.
Rating 1 through 5: **** = 4 1/2 stars
Final Thoughts: Super Mario Galaxy is an excellent game, whether you are new to Mario games, or an old time player from the very beginning. There is no other Mario game, or anything game like it, and will keep you busy for a long time. With all the different features and abilities new to this game, no Mario game can compare themselves to Super Mario Galaxy, and this game will be an excellent addition to any Mario or video game collector's collection.
Genre: Platform
Published By: Nintendo
Developed By: Nintendo EAD Tokyo
ESRB Rating: E
Overview: Super Mario Galaxy is a very unique game in the Mario Series. It has many features and abilities that older Mario games to do not have. The plot begins with a small story involving the Star festival that occurs every 1000 years. The game then starts showing Mario's letter from Princess Peach saying that she would like to give him something at the Star Festival. Mario is shown, pretending to fly and heading to the festival. He meets several Toads along the way, and seeing pieces of star bits falling all over the place which he can grab by touching or with the cursor. When Mario gets close to where Princess Peach is located, fireballs from the sky suddenly start shooting down towards the land. The fireballs come from several flying ships, all led by Bowser. Bowser then uses an ufo shaped ship to draw a beam of light around Peach's Castle. The ships then attach several strong hooks to the grounds of the castle, which pulls the castle out of the ground and into space. But before that could happen, Mario had reached the castle's entrance. Unfortunately, Bowser's assistant realizes Mario is there and attacks the ground beneath his feet, which knocks Mario unconscious and sends him drifting off into space. He reaches a small planet, and after a quick game with some cute bunny-like creatures, he meets a young woman name Rosalina, who tells him how to save Princess Peach. Mario learns what Bowser's plan was, and what he has to do in order to save the Princess. Mario is sent on a long and different journey, one that he has never experienced before, that will take him to many types of worlds, in order to stop Bowser's disastrous plan, and save the Princess once again.
Single or Multiplayer: The game is mainly a single player game, however another player can help the first one by using another wiimote. This will place another cursor on the screen, which can acts as the first player's cursor. It can grab star bits, and shot them at enemies, so they will not attack Mario, so the first player can complete the levels without getting too much distracted by the enemies. However, this is not necessary, but it does make the game slightly a bit easier.
Difficulty: The game's first few worlds are pretty easy, and they show the player what to do and how to do it for the first time. But as you progress through the game, the worlds and puzzles tend to get extremely harder, especially close to the final boss. And after you complete the main storyline, the new improved worlds are even harder then the old worlds. But if you complete all of them in the game, there is a very great prize at the end, which shocks most first time players.
Age: The game has been rated for everyone by the ESRB. Though this game can be played by anyone at any age, the game can be harder to young children, and as the game progresses, they get even more difficult to beat due to the many puzzles. So, the game should be played by kids around 10+.
Game Length: The main game is pretty long, especially for first time players. But even experienced players take long to complete the storyline because of the many worlds, and the puzzles you have to do in order to beat them. Plus, after you complete the main storyline, there is more challenges to unlock, like completing every world in the game. But for those player who stick, as said above, there is a prize at the end that many people enjoy.
Replay: The game is not the type of game to replay, due to the prize at the end, but some people due tend to play the game all over.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are amazing in this Mario game, and the unique levels and characters really add to the fun and design of the game. The effects are great as well, with Mario's new moves, and new clothes which change his moves, is definitely a plus.
Rating 1 through 5: **** = 4 1/2 stars
Final Thoughts: Super Mario Galaxy is an excellent game, whether you are new to Mario games, or an old time player from the very beginning. There is no other Mario game, or anything game like it, and will keep you busy for a long time. With all the different features and abilities new to this game, no Mario game can compare themselves to Super Mario Galaxy, and this game will be an excellent addition to any Mario or video game collector's collection.
Sabtu, 11 Desember 2010
Super Paper Mario Review
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Platform, Role-Playing
Published By: Nintendo
Developed By: Intelligent Systems
ESRB Rating: E
Overview: Super Paper Mario is the third installation in the Paper Mario Series. Originally designed for the Nintendo Gamecube, it was released on the Nintendo Wii. The story begins with Mario and Luigi are in there house talking about how peaceful it has been lately. They then decide to visit Princess Peach at her castle, but right when they leave their house, a Toad comes running to them saying that the princess has been kidnapped. Mario and Luigi automatically suspect Bowser, but when they go to his castle, they realize that Bowser did not do the kidnapping, but the true one was a person calling himself Count Bleck. Mario tries to attack Count Bleck, but Count Bleck is surrounded by a shield which Mario can not penetrate. Count Bleck then attacks Mario with some kind of shadow attack, knocking him unconscious. Count Bleck decides to take Bowser, his minions, and unfortunately, Luigi as well. Mario is left all alone in Bowser's Castle, where a weird type of fairy like creature called a Pixl, named Tippi, awakens him and takes him to a unique town called Flipside. There, he learns about Count Bleck's true intentions, and that Mario is the only one who could stop him. Mario is set on a quest to find eight Pure Hearts and stop Count Bleck from completing his evil plot.
Single or Multiplayer: The entire game is a single player game. However, you can have up to 4 different save files.
Difficulty: The game is easy at first, you only know how to do a few things, and they tell you how and what to do next. They also explain a lot of the story through talking, so the only thing you really need is to know how to read. But as the game continues, the enemies get harder, and the puzzles are longer to do.
Age: As stated above, the only thing you need to know is a reading level, so the game can be played by anyone. Though some of the bosses are a little creepy looking, so young children (7 or below) should not play the game.
Game Length: The game is pretty long, depending if you don't know how to play it. Even if you have played it before, it is sometimes difficult to remember the answer to all the puzzles, so to beat the game's main storyline, it should take several hours.
Replay: This game is the type of game you would want to play again, due to the humor throughout the game, and the storyline is very interesting, so you would like to play it at least one more time.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are very unique because the ability take turn the 2d world into 3d is a interesting feature, and the effects are good as well. But the use of the Wii's motion control is barely used, unless to use items and little stuff like that.
Star 1 through 5: **** = 4 1/2 stars
Final Thoughts: Super Paper Mario has been seen as a great and unique game, with a storyline that will keep you busy. It has had great reviews on popular gaming websites, and in game magazines. Other people has have an excellent experience with this game, especially the humor adds more fun into. However, the game doesn't really feel like a Wii game because of the lack of use of the motion controls. But even though it the doesn't have this feature, it is still a fun game, and should definitely be added to a Mario fans collection.
Genre: Platform, Role-Playing
Published By: Nintendo
Developed By: Intelligent Systems
ESRB Rating: E
Overview: Super Paper Mario is the third installation in the Paper Mario Series. Originally designed for the Nintendo Gamecube, it was released on the Nintendo Wii. The story begins with Mario and Luigi are in there house talking about how peaceful it has been lately. They then decide to visit Princess Peach at her castle, but right when they leave their house, a Toad comes running to them saying that the princess has been kidnapped. Mario and Luigi automatically suspect Bowser, but when they go to his castle, they realize that Bowser did not do the kidnapping, but the true one was a person calling himself Count Bleck. Mario tries to attack Count Bleck, but Count Bleck is surrounded by a shield which Mario can not penetrate. Count Bleck then attacks Mario with some kind of shadow attack, knocking him unconscious. Count Bleck decides to take Bowser, his minions, and unfortunately, Luigi as well. Mario is left all alone in Bowser's Castle, where a weird type of fairy like creature called a Pixl, named Tippi, awakens him and takes him to a unique town called Flipside. There, he learns about Count Bleck's true intentions, and that Mario is the only one who could stop him. Mario is set on a quest to find eight Pure Hearts and stop Count Bleck from completing his evil plot.
Single or Multiplayer: The entire game is a single player game. However, you can have up to 4 different save files.
Difficulty: The game is easy at first, you only know how to do a few things, and they tell you how and what to do next. They also explain a lot of the story through talking, so the only thing you really need is to know how to read. But as the game continues, the enemies get harder, and the puzzles are longer to do.
Age: As stated above, the only thing you need to know is a reading level, so the game can be played by anyone. Though some of the bosses are a little creepy looking, so young children (7 or below) should not play the game.
Game Length: The game is pretty long, depending if you don't know how to play it. Even if you have played it before, it is sometimes difficult to remember the answer to all the puzzles, so to beat the game's main storyline, it should take several hours.
Replay: This game is the type of game you would want to play again, due to the humor throughout the game, and the storyline is very interesting, so you would like to play it at least one more time.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are very unique because the ability take turn the 2d world into 3d is a interesting feature, and the effects are good as well. But the use of the Wii's motion control is barely used, unless to use items and little stuff like that.
Star 1 through 5: **** = 4 1/2 stars
Final Thoughts: Super Paper Mario has been seen as a great and unique game, with a storyline that will keep you busy. It has had great reviews on popular gaming websites, and in game magazines. Other people has have an excellent experience with this game, especially the humor adds more fun into. However, the game doesn't really feel like a Wii game because of the lack of use of the motion controls. But even though it the doesn't have this feature, it is still a fun game, and should definitely be added to a Mario fans collection.
Kamis, 09 Desember 2010
Super Smash Bros Brawl Review
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Fighting/Action
Published By: Nintendo
Developed By: Ad hoc development team
ESRB Rating: T
Overview: Super Smash Bros Brawl is the third installment in the Super Smash Bros Series. Many things improved from the switch to the Wii console. Brawl has more playable characters then Super Smash Bros. Melee, and it is the first in the series to allow the player to control a third-party character. Brawl also brought a more longer single player mode known as The Subspace Emissary (SSE). And of course included a Multiplayer mode, and is able to be played with a choice of four different controllers: Gamecube Controller, Classic Controller, Wiimote, Wiimote AND Nunchuck. The game also brought a brand new item that unlocks a character's final smash move. This move can do a variety of things depending on the character, but mainly it causes enough damage to send the foe off stage or raise the foe's percentage higher. This and many other new items have been brought into the game and has made Brawl a bit more challenging.
Single or Multiplayer: A player is able to play the game in either single or a multiplayer mode. A player can do SSE by themselves, or battle through one of the traditional single modes. However, even if a player has no one around to play with, the game can connect to Nintendo WFC, where the player has a choice of fighting someone (s)he exchanged friend codes with, or a random player who is also connected to WFC. This makes each WFC experience different.
Difficulty: In almost all of the game modes, you have a choice of what difficulty level you play in. They range from easy to intense. The higher the level, the more aggressive they get and harder to defeat.
Age: This game is recommend for young teens (14+). The reason for this is that it is still a fighting game. However, there is nothing inappropriate shown throughout the entire game. The crude humor and cartoon violence is nothing to worry about if little kids happen to see it.
Game Length: The only part of the game where there is a certain length is The Subspace Emissary Mode. There, the game takes a few hours to complete, shorter if you are an expert at the game. The rest of the game is just random fighting, so there is no real goal except to test your skills and gain new items.
Replay: Like before, the only part of the game where you would want to replay is The Subspace Emissary. The other parts of the game you can also replay using different characters to master their strengths and learn about their weaknesses. This can help when you are playing an actual person.
Effect/Graphics: The graphics of the game is amazingly good for a wii game, and very advance compare to the other Super Smash Bros games. Also, the sound effects is very realistic, and it is fun to sometimes push the buttons that make the character you are playing as gloat at your opponent, especially when you are fighting an actual person. The Final Smash Moves Graphics and Effects are even better then the other parts, and the stages based on other video games are almost exact the same.
Star 1 through 5: ***** = 5 stars
Final Thoughts: Super Smash Bros Brawl added many new features and elements to the Super Smash Bros Series. With all the different ways to play, different courses, and many characters to choose from, each time you play the game will always be different from the last. This game has the ability to keep you entertain for hours, and is rated high in other review companies. Super Smash Bros Brawl is good for a single person or, even better, a group of people challenging each other just for fun. Overall, the game is a must have for anybody who has a Nintendo Wii.
Genre: Fighting/Action
Published By: Nintendo
Developed By: Ad hoc development team
ESRB Rating: T
Overview: Super Smash Bros Brawl is the third installment in the Super Smash Bros Series. Many things improved from the switch to the Wii console. Brawl has more playable characters then Super Smash Bros. Melee, and it is the first in the series to allow the player to control a third-party character. Brawl also brought a more longer single player mode known as The Subspace Emissary (SSE). And of course included a Multiplayer mode, and is able to be played with a choice of four different controllers: Gamecube Controller, Classic Controller, Wiimote, Wiimote AND Nunchuck. The game also brought a brand new item that unlocks a character's final smash move. This move can do a variety of things depending on the character, but mainly it causes enough damage to send the foe off stage or raise the foe's percentage higher. This and many other new items have been brought into the game and has made Brawl a bit more challenging.
Single or Multiplayer: A player is able to play the game in either single or a multiplayer mode. A player can do SSE by themselves, or battle through one of the traditional single modes. However, even if a player has no one around to play with, the game can connect to Nintendo WFC, where the player has a choice of fighting someone (s)he exchanged friend codes with, or a random player who is also connected to WFC. This makes each WFC experience different.
Difficulty: In almost all of the game modes, you have a choice of what difficulty level you play in. They range from easy to intense. The higher the level, the more aggressive they get and harder to defeat.
Age: This game is recommend for young teens (14+). The reason for this is that it is still a fighting game. However, there is nothing inappropriate shown throughout the entire game. The crude humor and cartoon violence is nothing to worry about if little kids happen to see it.
Game Length: The only part of the game where there is a certain length is The Subspace Emissary Mode. There, the game takes a few hours to complete, shorter if you are an expert at the game. The rest of the game is just random fighting, so there is no real goal except to test your skills and gain new items.
Replay: Like before, the only part of the game where you would want to replay is The Subspace Emissary. The other parts of the game you can also replay using different characters to master their strengths and learn about their weaknesses. This can help when you are playing an actual person.
Effect/Graphics: The graphics of the game is amazingly good for a wii game, and very advance compare to the other Super Smash Bros games. Also, the sound effects is very realistic, and it is fun to sometimes push the buttons that make the character you are playing as gloat at your opponent, especially when you are fighting an actual person. The Final Smash Moves Graphics and Effects are even better then the other parts, and the stages based on other video games are almost exact the same.
Star 1 through 5: ***** = 5 stars
Final Thoughts: Super Smash Bros Brawl added many new features and elements to the Super Smash Bros Series. With all the different ways to play, different courses, and many characters to choose from, each time you play the game will always be different from the last. This game has the ability to keep you entertain for hours, and is rated high in other review companies. Super Smash Bros Brawl is good for a single person or, even better, a group of people challenging each other just for fun. Overall, the game is a must have for anybody who has a Nintendo Wii.
Guitar Hero III Legends Of Rock Review
Platform: Nintendo Wii/Playstation 2/Playstation 3/Xbox 360/PC/Mac OS X
Genre: Music
Published By: Activision
Developed By:
Neversoft (Xbox 360 & PS3)
Aspyr Media (PC & Mac)
Vicarious Visions (Wii)
Budcat Creations (PS2)
RedOctane (PS2)
ESRB Rating: T
Overview: Guitar Hero III is the third main game in the Guitar Hero Series and the fourth title overall. The game has over 70 different songs, many of them are master tracks. The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 version can also download songs. The game as a single player Career Mode. There, the player can unlock new songs, clothing, characters, guitars etc. by playing scores. The higher your score and star rating, the more money you gain at the end of the song.
The Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii versions also have a multiplayer mode where you can play against players through the system's network service. Multiplayer mode can be played with up to 2 players. The final song in the game has been rated the most difficult of all songs in the Guitar Hero Series.
Difficulty: When in Career Mode, you are able to choose the difficulty of the songs you will play. Easy is the Easiest and Expert is the hardest. The higher the difficulty you choose, the more use of the other buttons and the song's notes go much quicker. At any given difficulty level, as you progress in Career Mode, the songs do tend to get harder.
Age: The game is rated teen due to mild suggestive themes and some of the lyrics being slightly inappropriate. The audience it is mostly likely targeting is young teens (14+) who would not take the suggestions seriously. The lyrics are not very inappropriate, and can be played without worrying about them.
Game Length: The game can be long or short. It depends all on your skill in the game. If you are new any Guitar Hero game, then you might have some trouble starting out, especially if you start at a high difficulty level. However, if you have played and succeeded in Guitar Hero before, then the game should be shorter, but it still depends whether or not you are able to play at the level you choose.
Replay: After you beat all the songs in one difficulty level, you have the option of going to another level. You will play the same songs, but they will be harder or easier depending on the level you choose. This lets you be able to play the game for several hours, as there are a certain amount of songs in Career Mode. Also, in Multiplayer mode, you will rarely get bored, due to the 3 different modes, and able to play with anyone else in the world through the console network service.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are pretty good and realistic, and the main singer changes when the song is sang my a male or female. The Star Power Effect is very helpful when you are starting to fail a song. It can help you get you Rock Meter a little higher, which gives you more time to raise it yourself.
Out of 1 through 5: **** = 4 1/2 stars
Final Thoughts: Guitar Hero III is an excellent addition to the Guitar Hero Series. With the ability to play with other players and the new Career Mode, the game has a options depending on what type of player you are. Even if you played a previous Guitar Hero game, you will still be able to get an enjoyable experience with these new features. This game is good for people who are into music and singing, or just wants to try a unique video game then the common games on today's consoles.
Genre: Music
Published By: Activision
Developed By:
Neversoft (Xbox 360 & PS3)
Aspyr Media (PC & Mac)
Vicarious Visions (Wii)
Budcat Creations (PS2)
RedOctane (PS2)
ESRB Rating: T
Overview: Guitar Hero III is the third main game in the Guitar Hero Series and the fourth title overall. The game has over 70 different songs, many of them are master tracks. The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 version can also download songs. The game as a single player Career Mode. There, the player can unlock new songs, clothing, characters, guitars etc. by playing scores. The higher your score and star rating, the more money you gain at the end of the song.
The Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii versions also have a multiplayer mode where you can play against players through the system's network service. Multiplayer mode can be played with up to 2 players. The final song in the game has been rated the most difficult of all songs in the Guitar Hero Series.
Difficulty: When in Career Mode, you are able to choose the difficulty of the songs you will play. Easy is the Easiest and Expert is the hardest. The higher the difficulty you choose, the more use of the other buttons and the song's notes go much quicker. At any given difficulty level, as you progress in Career Mode, the songs do tend to get harder.
Age: The game is rated teen due to mild suggestive themes and some of the lyrics being slightly inappropriate. The audience it is mostly likely targeting is young teens (14+) who would not take the suggestions seriously. The lyrics are not very inappropriate, and can be played without worrying about them.
Game Length: The game can be long or short. It depends all on your skill in the game. If you are new any Guitar Hero game, then you might have some trouble starting out, especially if you start at a high difficulty level. However, if you have played and succeeded in Guitar Hero before, then the game should be shorter, but it still depends whether or not you are able to play at the level you choose.
Replay: After you beat all the songs in one difficulty level, you have the option of going to another level. You will play the same songs, but they will be harder or easier depending on the level you choose. This lets you be able to play the game for several hours, as there are a certain amount of songs in Career Mode. Also, in Multiplayer mode, you will rarely get bored, due to the 3 different modes, and able to play with anyone else in the world through the console network service.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are pretty good and realistic, and the main singer changes when the song is sang my a male or female. The Star Power Effect is very helpful when you are starting to fail a song. It can help you get you Rock Meter a little higher, which gives you more time to raise it yourself.
Out of 1 through 5: **** = 4 1/2 stars
Final Thoughts: Guitar Hero III is an excellent addition to the Guitar Hero Series. With the ability to play with other players and the new Career Mode, the game has a options depending on what type of player you are. Even if you played a previous Guitar Hero game, you will still be able to get an enjoyable experience with these new features. This game is good for people who are into music and singing, or just wants to try a unique video game then the common games on today's consoles.
Rabu, 08 Desember 2010
Animal Crossing City Folk Review
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Simulation
Published By: Nintendo
Developed By: Nintendo EAD
ESRB Rating: E
Overview: Animal Crossing City Folk is the third installment in the Animal Crossing Series. Like the previous games, the game takes place in a town which the player gets to name. Each town looks slightly different then other ones. The player then answers several other questions, which determine what their character will look like. This all happens on a school bus headed to the town. After you get there, you head to the Town Hall to get a map of the town, which helps you locate one of the few houses in the town. Once you find the house for you, a raccoon like animal name Tom Nook will appear and tell you how much how the house cost. He will then say that he will hire you part time to help you learn about living in this town. This "tutorial" has been used in all of the Animal Crossing games. After you finally finish the part time job, you are released to do basically anything you want in the game. There is no real main object, but several small things that you can try to accomplish, such as catching all the fish and bugs in a town. The main thing that makes this game different from the previous games was the addition to a city. In the city, there are unique shops and characters that only appear there. You can take the school bus there anytime. Also, like the games before it, the games' clock is based on real life time (or the time set on your wii system), and has the four seasons that last for about 3 months each. This helps because some insects and fish can only be captured in different times of the day and different seasons. What happens in the game is completely up to you as the player.
Single or Multiplayer: The game can be played with just a single player. Up to four players can live in one Animal Crossing Town, but those four players are unable to see each other at any time. However, if you register somebody's Animal Crossing friend code, you can visit their town (or vice versa) when both you and your friend is on using Nintendo WFC. The game originally came bundled with the Wii Speak accessory, which is used specifically through Nintendo WFC. This is used to talk to the player as if they were in the same room as you.
Difficulty: Animal Crossing City Folk, like the other Animal Crossing games, are fairly easy to play. Since there is no main objection in the game, you can choose any path you want to, some being easier then others. The thing you mostly need is the ability to read. Other then that, you do not need any other skill to play this game.
Age: The game is rated E for Everyone having only comic mischief. The game can be played by young children and as long as they have a basic reading level, they can 'master' this game like everyone else.
Game Length: The game has no real ending. The game continues for several years, whether you are playing it or not. Due to this, there is no way to actually beat the game. The game is complete when you say. So you can choose whether the game is going to be long or short.
Replay: Animal Crossing City Folk is not really the type of game that you replay. Since there is no way to complete the game, it is not necessary to start a new game. You do have the option however.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are very childlike. The player looks nothing realistic to a normal human being, and the neighbors are all talking animals looking nothing like a real animal as well. The effects, like the graphics, are also non realistic, but the ability to decide what your character says or acts does make the game feel more lifelike.
Stars 1 through 5: *** = 3 stars
Final Thoughts: Animal Crossing City Folk is a good game for those who have never played any Animal Crossing game before. It is different from other games, focusing more on life situations then fiction themes. However, for people who have played any other Animal Crossing, the game seems like a repeat of the previous games, just adding some new details here and there. Also, if you are the type of person who likes games more fictional, then this game is not for you. Even if you are a fan of Animal Crossing, the game could get boring at times due to the same elements playing in each game of the series. But if you are ready to repeat the Animal Crossing life, then by all means go and grab this game for it is a little more advanced then the average Animal Crossing world, but not so much different then then the others.
Genre: Simulation
Published By: Nintendo
Developed By: Nintendo EAD
ESRB Rating: E
Overview: Animal Crossing City Folk is the third installment in the Animal Crossing Series. Like the previous games, the game takes place in a town which the player gets to name. Each town looks slightly different then other ones. The player then answers several other questions, which determine what their character will look like. This all happens on a school bus headed to the town. After you get there, you head to the Town Hall to get a map of the town, which helps you locate one of the few houses in the town. Once you find the house for you, a raccoon like animal name Tom Nook will appear and tell you how much how the house cost. He will then say that he will hire you part time to help you learn about living in this town. This "tutorial" has been used in all of the Animal Crossing games. After you finally finish the part time job, you are released to do basically anything you want in the game. There is no real main object, but several small things that you can try to accomplish, such as catching all the fish and bugs in a town. The main thing that makes this game different from the previous games was the addition to a city. In the city, there are unique shops and characters that only appear there. You can take the school bus there anytime. Also, like the games before it, the games' clock is based on real life time (or the time set on your wii system), and has the four seasons that last for about 3 months each. This helps because some insects and fish can only be captured in different times of the day and different seasons. What happens in the game is completely up to you as the player.
Single or Multiplayer: The game can be played with just a single player. Up to four players can live in one Animal Crossing Town, but those four players are unable to see each other at any time. However, if you register somebody's Animal Crossing friend code, you can visit their town (or vice versa) when both you and your friend is on using Nintendo WFC. The game originally came bundled with the Wii Speak accessory, which is used specifically through Nintendo WFC. This is used to talk to the player as if they were in the same room as you.
Difficulty: Animal Crossing City Folk, like the other Animal Crossing games, are fairly easy to play. Since there is no main objection in the game, you can choose any path you want to, some being easier then others. The thing you mostly need is the ability to read. Other then that, you do not need any other skill to play this game.
Age: The game is rated E for Everyone having only comic mischief. The game can be played by young children and as long as they have a basic reading level, they can 'master' this game like everyone else.
Game Length: The game has no real ending. The game continues for several years, whether you are playing it or not. Due to this, there is no way to actually beat the game. The game is complete when you say. So you can choose whether the game is going to be long or short.
Replay: Animal Crossing City Folk is not really the type of game that you replay. Since there is no way to complete the game, it is not necessary to start a new game. You do have the option however.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are very childlike. The player looks nothing realistic to a normal human being, and the neighbors are all talking animals looking nothing like a real animal as well. The effects, like the graphics, are also non realistic, but the ability to decide what your character says or acts does make the game feel more lifelike.
Stars 1 through 5: *** = 3 stars
Final Thoughts: Animal Crossing City Folk is a good game for those who have never played any Animal Crossing game before. It is different from other games, focusing more on life situations then fiction themes. However, for people who have played any other Animal Crossing, the game seems like a repeat of the previous games, just adding some new details here and there. Also, if you are the type of person who likes games more fictional, then this game is not for you. Even if you are a fan of Animal Crossing, the game could get boring at times due to the same elements playing in each game of the series. But if you are ready to repeat the Animal Crossing life, then by all means go and grab this game for it is a little more advanced then the average Animal Crossing world, but not so much different then then the others.
Bully Scholarship Edition Review
Platform: Nintendo Wii/Xbox 360/PC
Genre: Action
Published By: Rockstar Games
Developed By: Rockstar Vancouver
ESRB Rating: T
Overview: Bully Scholarship Edition is an enhanced version of the original Bully for the Playstation 2. The Scholarship Edition included several new missions, new classes, new characters, new rewards, and also Multiplayer Mini Games for 2 players. The game takes place in a fictional boarding school in New England named Bullworth Academy. The player controls a young 15 year old boy name Jimmy Hopkins, who has been expelled from previous schools because of his mischief. His mother and new stepfather places him in Bullworth Academy while they go on a year long honeymoon. Throughout the game, you go through several chapters, each focusing on trying to control one of the several cliques. In order to beat the chapter, you have to go through missions, some needed to be done in order to move forward in the game, and some are optional that are just there to unlock new things. After you successfully complete a mission, you will get rewards, including money, clothing, and also new items/weapons. Also, usually in a mandatory mission, some or one of the cliques respect for you will either increase or decrease. The lower the respect level, the more likely the clique members will bully or even attack you when you are in their sight. While you have to complete missions in order to continue through the game, you have the option of attending classes in order to gain new and improved skills, clothing, or items. When you are skipping class, prefects/cops will go after you, and if they succeed in catching you, you are sent straight to class. The more pranks and fights you start, the higher your trouble meter goes, which raises the authority figures attention on you. If caught, you may have to serve detention.
The main object of the game is to gain the respect of all the cliques and fight the final boss by doing the mandatory missions.
Single or Multiplayer: The main game is for one player with an option of playing mini games with up to 2 players
Difficulty: The game is easy at first, but as you progress through it, some of the missions started to get trickier. There are missions that are later in the game that are extremely easy, but mainly they get difficult as the game goes on. The classes work the same way as well.
Age: The game is meant for mid age teens (15+). The game is not as violent as other Rockstar games, but it is not meant for young kids. This is because throughout almost all of the missions, you have to fight or use weapons against other people. There is also some sexual themes and the use of alcohol and smoking shown. The game is not recommended for children or teens without a certain mental maturity level.
Game Length: If you are playing Bully for the first time, the game is significantly long, especially when doing the tricky missions. If you choose to try and complete the entire game, with all stats to 100%, then the game will be even longer, taking up to many game days to complete. However, if you have played Bully several times before, then the game length will shorten a little.
Replay: It is a good replay game, whether if you are trying to get 100% this time, you just want to see the funny cut scenes again, or just like beating up everyone in general.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are decent, but the movement of the characters is more realistic. The sound effects however are much better, and since almost everyone says something in the game (whether in missions or just walking around), the game does seem almost lifelike.
Out of 1 through 5: **** = 4 stars
Final Thoughts: Bully Scholarship Edition is a very unique game, and the game experience is unlike any other game on a Nintendo Console. The game is worth buying and keeping because even after you beat it the first time, there is always the want to complete it with 100% in all stats. If you are looking for a game that is humorous but also for young mature audiences, then this is the game for you.
Genre: Action
Published By: Rockstar Games
Developed By: Rockstar Vancouver
ESRB Rating: T
Overview: Bully Scholarship Edition is an enhanced version of the original Bully for the Playstation 2. The Scholarship Edition included several new missions, new classes, new characters, new rewards, and also Multiplayer Mini Games for 2 players. The game takes place in a fictional boarding school in New England named Bullworth Academy. The player controls a young 15 year old boy name Jimmy Hopkins, who has been expelled from previous schools because of his mischief. His mother and new stepfather places him in Bullworth Academy while they go on a year long honeymoon. Throughout the game, you go through several chapters, each focusing on trying to control one of the several cliques. In order to beat the chapter, you have to go through missions, some needed to be done in order to move forward in the game, and some are optional that are just there to unlock new things. After you successfully complete a mission, you will get rewards, including money, clothing, and also new items/weapons. Also, usually in a mandatory mission, some or one of the cliques respect for you will either increase or decrease. The lower the respect level, the more likely the clique members will bully or even attack you when you are in their sight. While you have to complete missions in order to continue through the game, you have the option of attending classes in order to gain new and improved skills, clothing, or items. When you are skipping class, prefects/cops will go after you, and if they succeed in catching you, you are sent straight to class. The more pranks and fights you start, the higher your trouble meter goes, which raises the authority figures attention on you. If caught, you may have to serve detention.
The main object of the game is to gain the respect of all the cliques and fight the final boss by doing the mandatory missions.
Single or Multiplayer: The main game is for one player with an option of playing mini games with up to 2 players
Difficulty: The game is easy at first, but as you progress through it, some of the missions started to get trickier. There are missions that are later in the game that are extremely easy, but mainly they get difficult as the game goes on. The classes work the same way as well.
Age: The game is meant for mid age teens (15+). The game is not as violent as other Rockstar games, but it is not meant for young kids. This is because throughout almost all of the missions, you have to fight or use weapons against other people. There is also some sexual themes and the use of alcohol and smoking shown. The game is not recommended for children or teens without a certain mental maturity level.
Game Length: If you are playing Bully for the first time, the game is significantly long, especially when doing the tricky missions. If you choose to try and complete the entire game, with all stats to 100%, then the game will be even longer, taking up to many game days to complete. However, if you have played Bully several times before, then the game length will shorten a little.
Replay: It is a good replay game, whether if you are trying to get 100% this time, you just want to see the funny cut scenes again, or just like beating up everyone in general.
Effects/Graphics: The graphics are decent, but the movement of the characters is more realistic. The sound effects however are much better, and since almost everyone says something in the game (whether in missions or just walking around), the game does seem almost lifelike.
Out of 1 through 5: **** = 4 stars
Final Thoughts: Bully Scholarship Edition is a very unique game, and the game experience is unlike any other game on a Nintendo Console. The game is worth buying and keeping because even after you beat it the first time, there is always the want to complete it with 100% in all stats. If you are looking for a game that is humorous but also for young mature audiences, then this is the game for you.
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