Showing posts with label Video Game Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Video Game Review. Show all posts
4:10 PM
I purchased the highly anticipated Street Fighter 4 yesterday and I can now say that this game lived up to the hype - for me, anyway. As a kid who grew up in the late eighties and into the nineties, I spent a lot of time with Street Fighter 2. It consumed a good two years of my life. For me, that game has always been what I compare other 2-D fighters to because it was so good. I think what I like most about SF4 is that it does a great job of capturing that same feel as the second one, while adding many new elements to the series.
The main difference besides the very nice artistic graphical overhaul, is the addition of EX moves. While not completely new to the series, it adds a new and welcome dimension to the gameplay. For instance, if you press two buttons while performing a special attack, you'll add a little extra damage to the move.
Pressing the two heavy buttons simultaneously executes a taunt, while the two medium buttons deliver a stun attack. The two light buttons are used for your throw move. Otherwise, the gameplay stays very close to the other installments.
I love the simplicity of this game. Unlike Tekken and Mortal Kombat, you don't have to memorize five pages of ridiculous button-mashing combos to be an effective fighter. The single player mode should keep most gamers busy for awhile trying to unlock nine hidden fighters and costume colors. There's also a challenge mode for those who like to test their skills.
Conclusion - If you're a fan of the series, buy it without hesitation and rest assured you'll get your money's worth. If you're new to the series, you shouldn't have any trouble getting into the mix of things.
6:14 PM
The Resident Evil 5 demo was release today over Xbox Live with the PS3 version being released next week. Naturally, I had to download it, being a huge Resident Evil fan. I'll say, it looks amazing!
This time the game is set in Africa which is a welcome change. The settings are wonderfully detailed and the music does a good job of creating a feel of suspense. I was happy to be greeted with the same frantic zombie action as in previous installments as well.
The gameplay is very similar to Resident Evil 4 with some nice changes. For one, you can assign weapons to buttons on the D-pad for quick one-button access. The game doesn't pause when you open your brief case either.
The co-op is a welcome feature too. At first, I wasn't sure about having it included in the game, but it seems to add a nice element to the gameplay.
Conclusion - there isn't too much here for me to complain about other than I wish you could move while shooting, but that's not a big deal. I wish it had been a bit longer too, but we only have to wait another two months to get our hands on the full version!
This time the game is set in Africa which is a welcome change. The settings are wonderfully detailed and the music does a good job of creating a feel of suspense. I was happy to be greeted with the same frantic zombie action as in previous installments as well.
The gameplay is very similar to Resident Evil 4 with some nice changes. For one, you can assign weapons to buttons on the D-pad for quick one-button access. The game doesn't pause when you open your brief case either.
The co-op is a welcome feature too. At first, I wasn't sure about having it included in the game, but it seems to add a nice element to the gameplay.
Conclusion - there isn't too much here for me to complain about other than I wish you could move while shooting, but that's not a big deal. I wish it had been a bit longer too, but we only have to wait another two months to get our hands on the full version!
1:19 PM
Here in the US, November 11, 2008 was a great day for me because the latest installment in a video game series I really enjoy was released. Call of Duty 5 (the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions) is quite simply one the best FPS games I've played to date.
Unlike it's predecessor, COD5 takes us back in time to World War II again. At first I was a little put off by this, but Treyarch has done a wonderful job of giving it the feel of COD4. This time, the focus is on the battles in Eastern Europe and the Pacific. You'll spend much of your time playing as both a Marine and a Red Army Soldier. The presentation is very well done, as the actual gameplay is broken up by real WWII footage and great narration of the events taken place. You really do have to see it to appreciate it.
In terms of gameplay, as I mentioned above, COD5 features the same great game engine as COD4. The graphics even appear to be a step up and the action is incredibly smooth and fast.
Along with the standard solo campaign, we now have a multiplayer campaign which can be played both on and off line. This is a very welcomed improvement in my opinion.
There is an adjustable difficulty like previous installments so even beginners can get into the mix without too much of a problem.
All of the weapons are real and authentic. A new addition to your arsenal is the flame thrower. It comes in especially handy for burning enemies out of trees! Also added is the gas grenade that will disorient opponents for a short while.
After completing the solo campaign, players are rewarded with a very cool Nazi Zombie game which is reminiscent of another popular video game franchise.
Conclusion - awesomeness! The best WWII shooter to date by far. This one will keep any first-person shooter fan busy for hours!
Unlike it's predecessor, COD5 takes us back in time to World War II again. At first I was a little put off by this, but Treyarch has done a wonderful job of giving it the feel of COD4. This time, the focus is on the battles in Eastern Europe and the Pacific. You'll spend much of your time playing as both a Marine and a Red Army Soldier. The presentation is very well done, as the actual gameplay is broken up by real WWII footage and great narration of the events taken place. You really do have to see it to appreciate it.
In terms of gameplay, as I mentioned above, COD5 features the same great game engine as COD4. The graphics even appear to be a step up and the action is incredibly smooth and fast.
Along with the standard solo campaign, we now have a multiplayer campaign which can be played both on and off line. This is a very welcomed improvement in my opinion.
There is an adjustable difficulty like previous installments so even beginners can get into the mix without too much of a problem.
All of the weapons are real and authentic. A new addition to your arsenal is the flame thrower. It comes in especially handy for burning enemies out of trees! Also added is the gas grenade that will disorient opponents for a short while.
After completing the solo campaign, players are rewarded with a very cool Nazi Zombie game which is reminiscent of another popular video game franchise.
Conclusion - awesomeness! The best WWII shooter to date by far. This one will keep any first-person shooter fan busy for hours!