Forums > Contributor Zone > Rob's Jan. 15-21, 2012 RotW

My first RotW of the year is….this one. Apologies for things like lateness and brevity. Working on an assignment for the site and all, you know.

Time to start.

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THIRD PLACE: Tobal No. 1 (PS) by JoeTheDestroyer

I vaguely remember this game from around when I bought my PlayStation, but this is probably the first actual review of it I've read. You did a good job of illustrating the mediocrity, from the way the graphics aged, to the flawed wrestling combat and how quest mode's good things are marred by flaws. A lot of content here, but it's balanced well and doesn't get tiresome or confusing.

SECOND PLACE: Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC) by jason_wilson

I'm not one for MMOs, but you made a good case for this one. Enough that if I had a good PC or 60% more free time, I'd be interested in at least trying this one, as the emphasis on single-player mode intrigues me. As does the characters, since you made a good case for how this one actually has compelling supporting characters. You also did a good job of pointing out the flaws. In particular, how lightsabers are way underpowered compared to in the actual fiction.

OVERDRIVE PLACE: Rayman Origins (XBox 360) by Suskie

Very good review. Loaded with comparisons to other sorts of platformers to tell the reader just where this one stands. I also loved the intro about memorization for the sake of memorization and how that can be a failing in platformers AND how that relates to later stages in the game, when the difficulty picks up. This was a very enjoyable and comprehensive read.

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And now it's back to pondering why the office temperature reads 68, but it feels like it's 10+ degrees colder. I love that…really makes me feel like being productive when my hands are frigid, you know...

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I'm not afraid to die because I am invincible
Viva la muerte, that's my goddamn principle

Thanks a lot, Rob! Congrats to Jason and Joe as well.

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You exist because we allow it. And you will end because we demand it.

Thanks, Rob! Glad you enjoyed the review. Congrats as well to Mike and Jason.

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The only thing my milkshake brings to the yard is a subpoena.

Nice--good to see a worthy new person hit the big board too. Hope they can do it again.

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My principal said, 'Emo, Emo, Emo.'
I said 'I'm the one in the middle, you lousy drunk!'
-- Emo Phillips