Reader reviews, page 207

Reader Xbox

Hitman: Blood Money review

The seemingly insipid story revolving around a genetically cloned man offing assortments of people around the world doesn’t look or sound too outwardly appealing. I mean, can’t we fill a slew of bad guys with lead in countless other games…

Linkamoto · June 10, 2006

Reader DS

Lost Magic review

Coming up with RPGs for the DS must be tricky. Sure, your staff can come up with all sorts of cliched stories and generic heroes to go with them. There’s also plenty of leeway with regards to the leveling and combat systems. Hell, even the…

disco · June 10, 2006

Reader DS

Trace Memory review

A young boy watches in horror as one man levels a pistol at another. Pop Cue a blood red fadeout. Over four decades later, a mother hustles her daughter into hiding. Peeking from the closet, the small girl with white hair sees only the…

woodhouse · June 9, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

King of Fighters: Maximum Impact review

Once upon a time, the Street Fighter series was the greatest thing to happen to the fighting game genre. There was a massive roster of incredibly popular characters, a wide variety of special moves, and some of the best competitive…

disco · June 3, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

God of War review

Do you have a job? If not, you will eventually. Assuming that you’re not going to mooch off your parents for the rest of your life, you’ll have to face the harsh reality of the working world someday. Chances are, it won’t be pretty. Maybe…

disco · May 29, 2006

Reader PlayStation

Final Fantasy IV review

I’ve played Final Fantasy games involving cute “slam dancing” animals, a stupid creature called NORG, and implied man-on-man action in a notorious place called the Honey Bee Inn. What I haven’t experienced is a Final Fantasy game as…

djskittles · May 27, 2006

Reader Game Boy Advance

Metroid: Zero Mission review

It is the start of one of the most cherished franchises, one that spawned sequels many consider to be among the best games of all time. It's ending surprised everyone, becoming one of the most iconic moments in gaming history. It is…

mariner · May 24, 2006

Reader Genesis HG exclusive

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 review

Being Sonic isn’t as easy as one might think. Once one looks past the glamour of being a world hero, his job is pretty tough. Sonic’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik, is constantly kidnapping the furry animals of the world and only Sonic can…

espnking2002 · May 24, 2006

Reader GameCube

Battalion Wars review

Military games are a dime a dozen these days. When was the last time a major World War II-based combat simulation not being released for a home console or PC? How many times can we take on the AI-controlled Germans and still feel like…

disco · May 22, 2006

Reader DS

Tenchu: Dark Secret review

You’ve got your back against the wall, and your heart is pounding. Around the corner from where you stand, a guard is restlessly pacing back and forth down the corridors, armed to the teeth with deadly weapons. You’ve been watching him for…

disco · May 22, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age review

Lord of the Rings is the all-time classic fantasy novel, and now movie experience. Tolkien would be my favorite writer if it wasn't for R.A. Salvatore and the movies would be my favorite film trilogy if it wasn't for Star Wars (the…

styoung · May 22, 2006

Reader DS Review of the Week

Trauma Center: Under the Knife review

Cavity Sam has dedicated his entire existence to the medical field. Perpetually prone with gaping wounds, he’s given millions the chance to poke and prod in order to develop the steady hand necessary to save lives. But we feel his pain…

woodhouse · May 21, 2006

Reader DS

New Super Mario Bros. review

It’s a tough legacy to follow, when you are the over weight, mushroom eating, fireball spitting, Italian plumber known as Mario. Super Mario Bros. hit the scene in 1985 and blew the world away. My first video game experience was Super…

galactus21 · May 20, 2006

Reader Xbox

Fable: The Lost Chapters review

Before the original Fable's release, lead designer Peter Molyneux hyped up the game so much that it seemed that it would be the most ingenious RPG ever. Upon release followers of Mr. Molyneux were disappointed to find that instead of the…

styoung · May 20, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2 Review of the Week

Bombastic review

You bask in the glorious immolation of Aquis.

draqq_zyxx · May 19, 2006

Reader PC HG exclusive

Call of Duty review

The Medal of Honor series has always amazed me with its atmosphere and perfect portrayal of war. Battlefield 1942 (and its successor) and Day of Defeat offered what it quite possibly the best World War II multiplayer experiences ever. But…

Halon · May 17, 2006

Reader PSP

MediEvil: Resurrection review

Have you ever not wanted to do something? Of course you have. You’ve procrastinated on an assignment. You’ve absolutely dreaded going to work. It’s even worse when you don’t want to play a video game. I mean, video games are a form of…

asherdeus · May 17, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

Tomb Raider: Legend review

I have no right to comment on how much the entire Tomb Raider series has ended up smelling like moldy catacombs. I have not played a Tomb Raider game since the third installment, I believe it was. I think Lara went to Area 51 or something…

dr3wcifer · May 16, 2006

Reader Xbox

Black review

Let’s talk about realism for a minute. The video game industry is “supposed” to be moving towards realistic everything. Realistic gameplay that’s so technical it isn’t fun (Ghost Recon anyone?). Audio realism that’s so accurate you’ll…

asherdeus · May 10, 2006

Reader Xbox

OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast review

It's been awhile since I've first experienced OutRun2. While I haven't played it a lot lately, I still consider it one of the best titles I've played in recent years. It had an overwhelming feel-goodness to it that was infectious at times…

dementedhut · May 10, 2006