Reader reviews, page 199

Phantom Brave review

Phantom Brave follows the Nippon Ichi tradition for strategy RPGs with a twist - or a dozen twists, as it happens. The basics of the genre are recognizable - characters walking across a map, turn based, to kill their enemies with a variety…

sashanan · September 30, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

NCAA Football 07 review

First impression: lost and intimidated. In NCAA Football 07, every control performs some kind of special juke, spin, or stiff arm. One button launches a player into a forward dive; another accelerates him to a sprint. There are so many…

woodhouse · September 28, 2006

Reader GameCube

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time review

“...but I have seen the face of time, and I can tell you. They are wrong.” A smooth, suave voice addresses you, as you gaze in wonder at the sleeping form of a young woman. Her face is calm and composed, unaware of the battle to come. She…

sophina · September 26, 2006

Reader NES

Guerilla War review

I won't pretend Guerrilla War is a very innovative game, because it's pretty much as derivative as it gets. There are no fancy gameplay mechanics on display here; this is the epitome of grab-a-weapon-shoot-some-baddies game design. But…

phediuk · September 26, 2006

Reader Xbox 360

MotoGP 06 review

Chances are, if you're playing MotoGP'06 for the first time, you're gonna crash. A lot. This is thanks mostly to the feeling of the controls when you're driving your bike. It feels awkward at first, and after a few laps, you start to…

dementedhut · September 25, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Okami review

As the sun rises over the village of Kamikimura, its brilliant rays shine on a lone statue sitting in the middle of town. This work of art was created in the loving memory of Shiranui, a white wolf that had once saved the village from…

disco · September 24, 2006

Reader Xbox

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay review

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay successfully ties the game to the movie and beautifully combines elements of almost every genre. Throwing in stealth, shooting, platformer, and adventure elements CoR ties it all…

ghostyghost · September 23, 2006

Reader DS

Mega Man ZX review

Once upon a time, two Maverick Hunters teamed up to save the future from evil. There stood X, a suped-up rendition of the original Mega Man that wielded a chargeable energy blaster. Then there was Zero, X’s undeniably badass partner that…

disco · September 23, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

Kengo: Master of Bushido review

Kengo is a 3D sword-fighting game that takes place in the war-torn 16th-17th century era of Japan's history -- ripe ground for the blooming of close quarters combat. It presumes to deliver a reality based approach to the Japanese sword…

maru · September 19, 2006

Reader SNES

Super Caesar's Palace review

At least once in a lifetime, all American citizens must make a pilgrimage to the distant land of Las Vegas. It is a strange land, where the air is warm at night; here, people come to indulge in more gambling, showgirls, and low-priced…

disco1960 · September 19, 2006

Reader Xbox 360

Dead Rising review

It's been a long time coming, but Dead Rising finally gave everyone the opportunity we've been waiting for: being trapped in a mall with zombies.

dementedhut · September 19, 2006

Reader SNES

Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals review

Do yourself a favor and go check out Lufia II's world map. Looks rather pathetic, doesn't it? Whether by water, mountain, or random towers, the entire world is divided into tiny chunks that contain exactly one town and one…

mariner · September 17, 2006

Reader SNES

Chrono Trigger review

Ever had the longing to travel through time? If so, you probably found it difficult; due to the fact most don’t know how to build a time machine. But don’t let your head hang in sorrow, there is one alternative. You could just play one of…

amlabella · September 17, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Pump It Up: Exceed review

Step onto the Dance Dance Revolution platform. Look at your feet and chances are that you are standing in the middle, on a metal plate that covers not only the center, but also the corners of the pad. You are only a tap away from the…

draqq_zyxx · September 16, 2006

Reader Xbox 360

Texas Hold 'Em review

A few years ago, the average person wouldn't have known that Texas Hold 'Em was a type of poker game. Over the last ten years it has skyrocketed in popularity and can be watched all around the world. Due to its popularity, the game is now…

ghostyghost · September 16, 2006

Reader PC HG exclusive

Uplink: Hacker Elite review

There is a brilliant idea that inspires Uplink: Hacker Elite, and it largely rests at the intersection of the state of present day technology, and the timeless intrigue that surrounds crime and criminals, so deeply-rooted that it taps…

dogma · September 14, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Jak II review

Jak II is the product of a long line of cartoony platformers produced by Naughty Dog. Unlike the first game in the series, Jak II tweaks the formula by implementing GTA-esque design. Playing as both Jak and his sidekick Daxter, you'll have…

korubi · September 12, 2006

Reader NES

Bee 52 review

Some things in real life aren't made to be fun, but video games can mold them into something exhilarating, something worth wasting your free time to do. Video games can make you want to farm, or want to take the role of an old fat guy's…

strawhat · September 10, 2006

Reader Game Boy Advance

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones review

I came into this game as another one of those guys who only knew Fire Emblem because of Marth and Roy from Super Smash Bros Melee. So basically, I didn't really know much about the game other than the fact that it's kinda similar to…

strawhat · September 10, 2006

Reader Arcade HG exclusive

Sly Spy review

There is a glee about Sly Spy, a maniacal urge to so blatantly steal and simultaneously disrespect the source material it pays cynical homage to, the wonderful 007 canon, that makes it a grotesque spectacle, somehow both irritating and…

dogma · September 10, 2006