Reader reviews, page 211

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker review

When Nintendo unveiled the first screens for Wind Waker back in 2001 (it was still being called simply "The Legend of Zelda" at the time), the game's cel-shading graphical style was a great source of controversy among the gaming community…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader Game Boy Advance

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap review

I'll get straight to the point: the Zelda series needs a makeover. Badly. While the latest installment in the 18-years-running series remains an delightfully enjoyable experience for newcomers, longtime fans are likely to notice that…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader Nintendo 64

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review

The Nintendo 64 console has gained some infamy over the years for having quite possibly the worst lineup ever seen in a successful console. This is due partially to the fact that Nintendo severely limited the number of third-party…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader Game Boy Advance

Gunstar Super Heroes review

Over the years, Treasure has become one of the most renowned developers among hardcore gamers, thanks to its penchant for creating intense side-scrollers and shooters that always have projectiles flying everywhere and plentiful, huge…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader Nintendo 64

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask review

Majora's Mask is a difficult game to review. The first time I played it, I hated it with a passion. However, I recently decided to give it another chance and I've now changed my view on the game. I've come to the conclusion that there are…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader Genesis

Thunder Force III review

Technosoft's shooter series Thunder Force is something of an oddball. If you've ever played the original Thunder Force, give yourself a pat on the back. Being released only on several obscure Japanese computer systems, the game is…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader Game Boy

Kirby's Dream Land review

When people think Nintendo, people think Mario, or Zelda, or Metroid, or even Pokemon. These are all very highly-acclaimed, very well-known, and long-running series that each lay claim to some truly superb games. In the case of Super Mario…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader Game Boy

The Castlevania Adventure review

In the early days of the Game Boy, it was common for companies to take a popular NES series was the hot item of the day and release a really crappy, watered-down Game Boy version of it. This syndrome unfortunately affected such prestigious…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader NES

Wizards & Warriors review

It's like the old saying goes: good games are rare, and Rare games are good. ...Or not. Before Rare rose to superstar status with the release of Donkey Kong Country on the SNES, they released classic stinkers on the NES like Slalom, Wheel…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader NES

Gradius review

When asked to name a Konami game, the Gradius series--likely a mistranslation of "Gladius"-may not be the first games to come to mind. The series has always been aimed towards the hardcore shooter crowd, and as such, they've never been all…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader SNES

Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest review

It's rare that one comes across a game whose very existence seems as unnecessary as Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. After the so-so sales of previous RPGs in North America, the developers at Square went back to the drawing board and tried to…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader SNES

Raiden Trad review

Given the sordid state of scrolling shooters today, it's hard to believe how overcrowded the genre was in the early 90s. At one point, it seemed like every developer on the planet had their own shooter franchise: Konami had Gradius, Capcom…

phediuk · March 22, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Theme Park Roller Coaster review

I’m not a big fan of simulators. Video games are supposed to be a release from the stresses of everyday life. They’re supposed to be a virtual vacation or a wonderful fantasy where you can step into the shoes of someone you may never be…

True · March 21, 2006

Reader PC HG exclusive

Age of Empires III review

I play real-time strategy games like I used to play with Legos. I build up a lot of structures for no real reason whatsoever, then I pull them all apart and start over again. I have very little interest in combat in most RTS games. I just…

asherdeus · March 20, 2006

Reader Genesis

Divine Sealing review

Divine Sealing is hilarious, but it’s not meant to be funny at all. In fact, the game contains no humorous qualities whatsoever. However, after you’ve driven yourself to the edge of sanity by ploughing through its offerings, you’ll find…

goldenvortex · March 20, 2006

Reader Xbox Review of the Week

Black review

As I walked away from a pile of fiery rubble with dead soldiers scattered about (originally a heavily-guarded canal), I heard the darnedest thing come out of my guy's mouth: "Blockhouse made safe; minimal resistance; proceeding to RV…

dementedhut · March 16, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Kingdom Hearts review

I put off playing Kingdom Hearts for three years. When it finally wandered into my collection, my brother asked how I—a person who considers Metallica soft rock and thinks watching Ultimate Fighter is a good way to relax—could play Kingdom…

True · March 15, 2006

Reader GameCube

F-Zero GX review

I don't care too much for racing games. I have a car; why would I need to pretend to have a different one? However, my car can't break the sound barrier. Nor can it hover above roads that twist, defy gravity, or are built miles above the…

mariner · March 12, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Pride FC: Fighting Championships review

In the past, MMA has always been viewed as a violent and barbaric sport, but with its new breed of fighters and an increase in popularity has brought the sport to the spotlight. Even though MMA is superior to boxing in many regards, boxing…

galactus21 · March 9, 2006

Reader Arcade

Arabian Fight review

When compared to greats such as Streets of Rage 2 or The Punisher, Arabian Fight just doesn’t make cut. It tries very hard to push forward new graphical innovation that, to be fair, are rather original for its time but falls completely…

goldenvortex · March 8, 2006