Reviews by Freelance Writer
8 reviews
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Staff PSP HG exclusive
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops review
Abandoning the idea of a Digital Graphic Novel, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops finds Konami attempting a true Metal Gear adventure for the PSP. The first familiar sign: a heavy reliance on third-person stealth. There’s also plenty of CQC…
Freelance Writer · January 1, 2007
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Superman Returns review
Superman Returns is a frustrating experience because the mechanics for a successful take on this mistreated franchise are all in place. It actually feels like you’re Superman because you’re the one hurrying across Metropolis to save people…
Freelance Writer · December 26, 2006
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Call of Duty 3 review
Unlike its predecessor, I can’t remember many dramatic, pivotal battles from Call of Duty 3. This time, instead of dipping in and out of the war, you take part in the Normandy Breakout. CoD 3 attempts to involve you in this extended…
Freelance Writer · November 24, 2006
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Staff PSP HG exclusive
Death Jr. II: Root of Evil review
This is not a shocking new step for the platformer, but what makes Death Jr. II fun is its light-hearted, irreverent approach. We’re not dealing with another “hip” animal mascot -- we’re dealing with the Grim Reaper’s son!
Freelance Writer · November 6, 2006
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Staff Xbox 360
Dead Rising review
I had reservations about Dead Rising before I bought it -- before I reached Steven Chapman’s twisted (yet very clean) supermarket even. As compulsive as the mass-slaughter of hoards of zombies may be, this premise screamed “one trick…
Freelance Writer · September 14, 2006
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Texas Hold 'Em review
The question here should not be whether Texas Hold ‘Em is fun or not, it should be whether TIK Games did a faultless job of converting it to the Live Arcade environment. The answer to that question is no.
Freelance Writer · September 3, 2006
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Ossu! Tatakae! Ouendan! review
Ossu! Tatake! Ouendan is as weird a game as you could envisage, but after you’ve experienced its tense, chaotic action and warmed to its eccentric cast you’ll keep coming back to improve your score and relive the artistic comic book plots…
Freelance Writer · August 27, 2006
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Tao's Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal review
I envisaged an epic struggle through the colourful floors of Monster Tower, fighting ancient beasts with fearsome spells. In hindsight, my expectations were a little high.
Freelance Writer · June 15, 2006
