Reader reviews, page 245

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$ review

Nintendo always strive for creative and original titles, they have a knack for being able to make money out of anything. They could make the most boring and stupid title and it would still sell millions. They’ve tried so many ideas and the…

goldenvortex · November 25, 2004

Reader Arcade

The Punisher review

Don't talk to Frank Castle about anger issues. He's a walking one. But then, you would be too if you and your family witnessed a botched mob hit and the hitmen killed your entire family to prevent being ratted out. Maybe if Frank Castle…

snowdragon · November 24, 2004

Reader Arcade

Ninja Baseball Bat Man review

You know you’re playing a beat-‘em-up if your brutish, hulking warrior, hellbent on vengeance, finds his only respite from his henchmen-bloodying efforts in the form of consuming a hamburger he found in a dumpster. You know you’re playing…

dogma · November 24, 2004

Reader Game Gear

FIFA International Soccer review

A good handheld football game is about as common as Wales qualifying for a major Championship (and I should know, I still have nightmares about the Romania and Russia play-offs). Strike that, it’s rarer. There isn’t one portable computer…

ceredig · November 24, 2004

Reader PC

The Curse of Monkey Island review

Ah, the point-and-click adventure! As primitive as they may seem in the days of analogue control and full-3D environments, there’s no denying the enjoyment of a nice, slow-paced, puzzle-driven adventure. The Monkey Island series has to be…

ceredig · November 24, 2004

Reader Game Gear

NFL Quarterback Club review

Back in the day, NFL Quarterback Club was one of the daddies of American Football. Many of its incarnations were mightily superior to its Madden equivalent. But now on the Game Gear we see one of Acclaim's earlier attempts at cornering the…

ceredig · November 24, 2004

Reader SNES

The Pirates of Dark Water review

Growing up, one of the highlights of my Saturday morning cartoon watching was actually one of the last I ever viewed. The Pirates of Dark Water, while possessing its comedic moments, was much more somber in mood than the average exploit of…

overdrive · November 24, 2004

Reader NES

Mega Man 6 review

There's a scrumptious triple fudge sundae in front of you. Take a bite. Delicious, isn't it? Take another. Each taste is seemingly better than the last as you enter a state of fattening nirvana. But eventually, your brain decides enough is…

mariner · November 22, 2004

Reader NES

Mega Man 3 review

From playgrounds to the internet, from the 80s to today, the battle has quietly been fought. Just what was the best Mega Man game? Although the struggle for dominance between FF6 and FF7 or the Zelda games are legendary, the lesser stature…

mariner · November 22, 2004

Reader Game Gear

Columns review

If asked what your favourite puzzle games are, most you would probably reply mentioning at least one version of Tetris. Be it Tetris Worlds or Tetrisphere, the Russian puzzler is by far the world’s favourite computer game puzzle. There…

ceredig · November 20, 2004

Reader GameCube

Second Sight review

Second Sight’s sudden release was a bit of a surprise really. Not even the few expectant forum gamers (having already waded their way through Psi-Ops) would have foreseen this third-person action-adventure being released at the beginning…

ceredig · November 18, 2004

Reader Genesis

Sonic the Hedgehog review

So, why was Nintendo kicking Sega’s butt early on in the rivalry between the two companies? Personally, I’ve always felt it was because Nintendo had all the recognizable characters. They had Mario, Link, Mega Man, Simon Belmont and others…

overdrive · November 18, 2004

Reader Arcade

Super Street Fighter II Turbo review

Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo was the finale in the SF2 series. It took all eight world warriors from the original yet now decrepit classic, and added in the four playable boss characters in the upgraded to perfection Championship edition…

goldenvortex · November 16, 2004

Reader PC

3D Pinball: Space Cadet review

3D Pinball: Space Cadet is really just your typical pinball game. The main difference with this game is that it comes free with any Windows 98 or higher operating system. But with that fact, it also means that there are a few flaws with…

cdbavg400 · November 15, 2004

Reader PlayStation

Critical Depth review

Critical Depth is a very enjoyable action game. It takes vehicular combat to a whole new level, literally. Many people may just find this as another Twisted Metal wannabe, but it’s is different is so many ways. There is a better storyline…

cdbavg400 · November 15, 2004

Reader PlayStation

Jupiter Strike review

Oh man. It’s Jupiter Strike. I knew I would have to face this day sooner or later. It’s now time to write this review. In Jupiter Strike, you fly a spacecraft through outer space while dodging enemy fire and taking down some ships of your…

cdbavg400 · November 15, 2004

Reader Sega CD

Lethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters review

Saddle up your horses! There's a shootout at the saloon! Lethal Enforcers II: Gunfighters is the sequel for the very successful Lethal Enforcers game that is still in many video arcades across the nation. This isn't your typical light-gun…

cdbavg400 · November 15, 2004

Reader Sega CD

NFL's Greatest: San Francisco Vs. Dallas 1978-1993 review

NFL Greatest Teams, whose real name is NFL's Greatest: San Francisco vs. Dallas, is really the low point of all sports games. The overall concept of the game is to first choose either the San Francisco 49ers or the Dallas Cowboys, which…

cdbavg400 · November 15, 2004

Reader Sega CD

NHL '94 review

NHL Hockey ‘94 is the best hockey game to be released before the Sony Playstation. It's that simple. What makes it stand out against the rest? Well, there are the improved graphics that the Sega CD version can offer over its competition…

cdbavg400 · November 15, 2004

Reader GameCube

Metal Arms: Glitch in the System review

A game like this is a rarity. It's clearly taken a lot of effort, it's a beautifully crafted title and it's very apparent that publisher Vivendi Universal have splashed out on trying to make this a full-blown robotic romp of an…

ceredig · November 15, 2004