Diablo III has been a long time coming. The initial Diablo was one of the first RPGs I had the chance to play, while I got in to Diablo II a few years ago. The gameplay elements are largely the same, but have been tightened up to create one of the most catchy and high replay titles we have reviewed. The classes (Witch Doctor, Barbarian, Wizard, Monk, and Demon…
NIS America has just finished their port of the star Japanese title Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland, which was released last June. We received the title a few weeks back and only now have been given an ample enough opportunity to play through this dense and high-replay title. This JRPG places players into the role of Merurulince Rede Arls, an individual that is completely consumed in eir desire…
Sorcery is a title that looks to include the fantasy elements of RPGs with different action elements. What results in Sorcery is a title that takes the Playstation Move controller to its logical end, while providing players with an immersive environment and a rich story. I believe that the control scheme for Sorcery will even allow experienced players to be challenged by the title. To cast spells or do…
There have been a number of different Tom Clancy-based titles that have been released over the years. While there have been some good and some bad, I feel that Ghost Recon Future Soldier is the best we have played. Ubisoft has outdone themselves in regards to the in-game graphics and immersion factor that will hit players just as soon as they pop in the title. The different maps that…
I have been a fan of MMORPGs for many years, when I was given the chance to play TERA I was immensely excited. The first thing I would like to discuss is the scenery, TERA’s backgrounds and animation are outstandingly clear and crisp. The colors used in the game are bright and enjoyable in contrast to other MMORPGs. TERA provides many options for character creation, multiple unique races and…
Fans of Warhawk will be pleased to know that the strengths of the previous title are ratcheted up for Starhawk, ensuring an immersive and fun experience. For those that have not played Warhawk, it is an eclectic title that brings forth strategy elements to a third-person shooter game. The chaos that can occur with a multiplayer game is substantial, as up to 32 players can all seek and destroy…
The Xbox 360 has been out for a few years, and there is talk about a new console supplanting it in the years to come. Max Payne 3, the latest game from Rockstar Games, showcases that a motivated company can continue to eke more power out of this console. The years of downtime for the franchise have been put to good use; this may be the most immersive and…
The sheer action that is present in this title is astonishing, and it matches perfectly the bleeding-edge graphics that will cause a player’s television to struggle. The different side quests and main storyline will provide players with a good twenty hours of gameplay, while one can honestly feel as if they are Heller. The different weapons available to players have been properly differentiated – this is not a gun…
This is a title that comprises both Deadliest Warrior: The Game and Deadliest Warrior: Legends. This represents a physical version of the two aforementioned titles, which were previously only available for gamers through their respective online marketplaces. To further add value to this video game, Spike has added a number of Deadliest Warrior episodes. The title itself does a great job in showcasing the “what-if” scenarios that fuel Deadliest Warrior;…
I feel bad for game design firms that are tapped to provide an additional title in a franchise, or otherwise update a beloved classic. While their efforts are typically solid ones, the popular outcry about the title by those expecting the world from it pushes the titles rapidly into the bargain bins. Ninja Gaiden 3 is a storyline sequel to 2; the title surrounds both Ryu Hayabusa and eir sword,…
Mountains of Madness is a title that attempts to keep individuals interested through match 3 jewel boards, and I believe that it is one of the few rare examples where the title can keep individuals interested throughout. The level design varies considerably, all while containing the same sort of threads that ensure that players will keep interested. The inclusion of a considerable amount of power-ups to Mountains of Madness give…
There is a nice knowledge curve with Order Up! that will ensure players of all ages will be able to enjoy the title. The game has additional legs because of the Playstation Move capability, which will have players emulating a number of different cooking activities. While players will like the single player aspect of Order Up!, I feel that the multiplayer side of things is where the title truly shines.…
There are a number of yearly titles that are released in the sports fields. In all honesty, it is hard to typically tell what the differences in these titles are from year to year, unless I have the press release in front of me. Sony is one of the few companies that break from this trend, and MLB 12: The Show continues this strong commitment to quality. The Vita version…
Silent Hill: Downpour has been taken over by a new developing company; as a fan of the original games, I was more than a little bit concerned what changes would be made to the title. Simply, one need not worry about what Vatra has done – they have ratcheted up the creepy ambiances and have made a much more immersive title as a result. Players take the role of Murphy…
I believe that the Dynasty Warriors series has been one of the most successful in video gaming history because it takes little time to learn and bundles a tremendous amount of martial history in each level. Dynasty Warriors Next is the latest iteration in the Dynasty Warriors franchise, and it is also the first DW game that has been released for the Playstation Vita. I believe that the transfer over…
Few games have taken full advantage of the Nintendo 3DS console. There seems to be a desire for companies to cut corners and use only the lowest amounts of the console’s power; Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympics, on the other hand, pushes the console to its limits. I believe that the 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympics is also special because it…
Konami has created this game with the comic fan in mind. There is no sense that the character that you play can actually die – one can go through the proverbial woodchipper and still live to tell the tale. Bryce, the demon hunter that players are tasked to use, is someone that makes eir livelihood through the killing of demons. Bryce has to stop a massive demon attack that could…
Dark Ascension is the second set in the Innistrad block, and Wizards of the Coast have added a number of twists and turns in terms of storyline and game play. Where the humans in Innistrad seemed to have some power over the hordes of zombies, spirits, and vampires, Dark Ascension shatters their hopes for a peaceable existence. In terms of gameplay, Flashback (pay a mana cost when the card is…
It seems that there has been a dearth of interactive dance sims that do not only focus on pop or dance tracks. Country Dance and Country Dance 2, this year’s sequel, look to fix this problem. To ensure that the game’s different moves are captured correctly, one just has to move around the Wii Remote. The inclusion of the duet dancing mode is perhaps the best addition – the choreography…
Fossil Fighters – Champions is the sequel to 2009’s Fossil Fighters title. After two years, I feel that Nintendo has ironed out the small problems that were present in the original title and have provides players with more than enough changes in game play, style, art direction, and even sound to keep them firmly affixed on their chair for hours to come. For those that have not played Fossil Fighters…
