Reader reviews, page 222

Breath of Fire III review

Sometimes, a game just shouldn't be made. An idea is executed sloppily, and the developers know it. However, they also know that the game could probably sell millions of copies no matter what kind of crap is thrown into it, so they end up…

psychopenguin · September 14, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

Amplitude review

Saying that the rhythm genre has been barren is an understatement. It is already fall 2005 and nothing has grown from that musical tree. Just like leaves, the industry has left the genre to wither, gently plummet to the ground, dry in the…

draqq_zyxx · September 13, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

Haunting Ground review

Your vision slowly creeps in on itself, black murk seeping in and covering your gaze. A vision that rattles every few seconds from your heart pounding behind your eyes. Everything is blurry. Your palms are drenched, and each sound that…

True · September 13, 2005

Reader DS

Super Mario 64 DS review

Eight years ago, the game that gave new meaning to the term "3D Game" and redefined the platform genre, Super Mario 64, was released to the world on the Nintendo 64. The game was well-received, and as most will tell you, it was extremely…

sayainprince · September 13, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

God of War review

Now if you watch TV, read magazines, or visit any game related site, you must have heard of God of War; A game that came out of no where, and gained prestige, like a snowball rolling down a hill. It was advertised to deliver an insanely…

sayainprince · September 13, 2005

Reader Xbox

Sudeki review

It's rare, that you find a good role playing game without the word "SquareEnix" written somewhere on the box. Sudeki is one of these. It doesn't take the role of a traditional RPG, but an Action RPG, however. It is the first role playing…

sayainprince · September 13, 2005

Reader Xbox

Madden NFL 06 review

In 2004, EA's bold disregard towards its biggest competitor, ESPN 2K5, made many wonder why the most dominant franchise in video games would act so ridiculous in the face of competition. Even after making incredulous claims, EA went out…

Linkamoto · September 13, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

Nanobreaker review

If you could take a sci-fi story line, a cyborg he-man character, and throw in some Castlevania 3-D fighting style in it, what would the baby come out like?.....pretty ugly. I think that is the only description that you could give Konami's…

alucard517 · September 12, 2005

Reader NES

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest review

I hate Simon's Quest. I really, really hate it. I can't pick out a defining reason as to why I loathe this game as much as I do, there's just so many reasons that listing them would seem futile. From the riduclous storyline to the awful…

psychopenguin · September 12, 2005

Reader NES

Mega Man 6 review

It's no secret that no one really likes Mega Man 6 as much as I do. One look at any review of it would be proof of that. I think the reason for this is simply that the over saturation of the Mega Man series toyed with people's emotions…

psychopenguin · September 12, 2005

Reader NES

Predator review

Predator is one of my all time favorite movies. Featuring a group of tough army soldiers sent to a Central American jungle to kill Colombian drug smugglers and who then proceed to run into a huge problem not of this earth, it was an…

psychopenguin · September 12, 2005

Reader Game Boy Advance HG exclusive

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones review

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is about a princess named Eirika who must save her continent from the Grado Empire, which has recently started up an odd policy of kicking all their neighboring countries’ asses for no good reason. Through…

lasthero · September 12, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2 Review of the Week HG exclusive

Seven Samurai 20XX review

I have this tendency to get a little obsessive over theatre; I don’t just watch a movie, I watch a movie. I note the little details, the subtle nuances of each character, try to guess what gets their motor motivated. I picture the setting…

lasthero · September 12, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

Tekken 5 review

Namco finally gets its act together in Tekken 5. Taking a back-to-basics approach, Namco has returned to the combat fundamentals of Tekken 3 in response to the mixed reactions towards Tekken 4. Experimenting with position changes, a…

draqq_zyxx · September 11, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

SSX 3 review

SSX 3 continues EA Sport's success with numerous improvements, increased customization, and an extensive and unified environment. Instead of a World Circuit where events are held at separate venues, SSX 3 takes place on a single mountain…

draqq_zyxx · September 11, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

Suikoden IV review

Following an unfortunate trend, Konami's fourth installment concentrates on improving its graphics and incorporating vocal dialogue in order to compete with the current trends in the RPG genre while not giving enough attention to gameplay…

draqq_zyxx · September 10, 2005

Reader DS

Nintendogs: Chihuahua & Friends review

At first glance, Nintendogs looks to be a joke, a seemingly ridiculous game worthy of scorn. Upon experiencing its contents, however, people will be shocked, faces will turn, and a perpetual flow of comments about it being cute will…

Linkamoto · September 9, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War review

Fifteen years ago, there was a war. Left with no other alternative, the Belkans detonated seven nuclear weapons on their own soil to halt the advances of the enemy. A world horrified by this turn of events sheathed its weapons, and uneasy…

dragoon_of_infinity · September 9, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2 Review of the Week

Medal of Honor: Rising Sun review

My best friend once told me the appeal of the Medal of Honor games was founded in their near-flawless ability to make the player feel they were part of a greater generation of humanity — people whose heroism and valor shaped the world we…

overdrive · September 7, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance review

Start with a free-roaming world like Grand Theft Auto 3. Add in all the greatness of the Streets of Rage and the Golden Axes and the Maximum Carnages. Mix the blazing gameplay that Capcom’s known for, the kind of intensity that’s…

lasthero · September 7, 2005