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Trailer: Trials Evolution
One of the best examples of quality in a downloadable game is Trials HD. The physics gameplay is fantastic, giving your motorbike a great feeling of weight, while the controls allow you to control that weight masterfully. As you spin your way through the perilous obstacle courses, you get a feeling reminiscent of your first time playing a classic like Excitebike. Now, Trials Evolution is going to ...[Read More]
Trailer: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc coming in HD
Rayman Origins was easily one of the best games of 2011, and without a doubt the best platformer of its entire generation. This is not up for argument, this is a simple statement of fact. If you disagree, you are a soulless being who has no concept of excellence and quality. Now, another Rayman is going to be gracing our consoles as a digital title for XBLA and PSN.
PSN Release List 1/31
It’s the week of full game releases on PSN this week. Four full games hit PSN this week, along with two high profile demos.
Review: Choplifter HD (XBLA)
If I had to define myself by one console, it would be the SEGA Genesis. I remember with no small fondness the time I spent with that controller in my hand. Whether it was Road Rash II, ToeJam & Earl, Sonic the Hedgehog, Marble Madness, Desert Strike, or any of the many other wonderful titles that console provided, it was a golden age for me. Clever segue, witty banter, oh hey, Desert Strike. I...[Read More]
Review: AMY (XBLA)
Imagine, if you will, an atmospheric, moody game where you are given the role of a woman looking after a gifted young girl in a world suddenly overrun by zombies and other monsters. Then make the first level of the game impossibly dark, make the characters incredibly slow, give them the AI of a caterpillar, along with giving the main two characters telepathic powers. This is the premise of AMY; at...[Read More]
Review: P.O.W. – Prisoners of War (PSN)
SNK has been releasing a number of games as Minis recently with mixed results. Certain games translate well, and the price point is such that it is worth it just for the hour or so of old-school arcade gameplay that many of us cut our teeth on. However, many of them fail to deliver enough meat to make even a few dollars worthwhile. P.O.W- Prisoners of War fits into the latter category.
Review: Prehistoric Isle (PSN)
Nostalgia is a powerful draw for a lot of people. Trying to relive the “good ole days” can sometimes occupy too much of our time. Sometimes it’s necessary though, and Minis like “Prehistoric Isle” make it easy to remember the days where your progress was measured in quarters spent, and things like plot and motivation never crossed your mind.
Review: Chrono Cross (PSN)
Square (now a part of Square Enix) was responsible for some of the greatest JRPGs (and, some may argue, RPGs in general) that have ever graced our consoles. Having found both critical and commercial success across a variety of titles including Final Fantasy, Xenogears, Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, and more, there is no denying that Square knew what they were doing, and did it well. Arguably one...[Read More]
Review: Final Fantasy VI (PSN)
All of my favorite Final Fantasy games were pre-VII. I don’t really care for VII or the later Final Fantasy iterations; the classic NES/SNES visuals and systems are definitive features of the series for me. The last ditch effort of the original Final Fantasy game spawned a franchise which has grown so strong that even an entry widely regarded as a failure is incapable of damaging interest an...[Read More]
Review: Chrono Trigger (PSN)
In the early days of console gaming, Japanese RPG’s set the bar for the entire genre, an influence that is still spoken of today. One of the most stunning and ground breaking entries was Chrono Trigger. It took the style of Final Fantasy and crafted a richer narrative with resonant character that stood out from the clichéd knight/mage/thief trappings. The addition of time travel as a mechanic help...[Read More]
Review: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Trilogy HD (PSN)
Sam Fisher is pretty badass. This has been established over the years through his various adventures and exploits. From silently taking out elite forces to doing splits to support his entire body weight above the field of vision of said elite forces, Sam is the kind of guy you would want at your back if things got real. Now, his first three adventures return in a graphically updated HD triple pack...[Read More]
Review: PAYDAY: The Heist (PSN)
When I first learned I would be reviewing Payday: The Heist dreams filled my head of breaking into gas stations to snatch wonderful peanut candies. While the reality of what I reviewed was not as pleasant and had even less story, it does have some redeeming qualities none-the-less. But first, the less appealing parts of this download only title.