Reviews by PAJ89
34 reviews · showing 1–20
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Gemini Rue review
Gemini Rue is an adventure game that doesn't care to hide its influences. The title screen – set to the sight and sounds of the rain-stricken planet of Barracus – evokes the feeling of a grim, desperate dystopia that takes a cue from the…
PAJ89 · November 7, 2011
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Reader Xbox 360
Cthulhu Saves the World review
On occasion, the tributes to its inspirations are a bit over-enthusiastic and the frequent fourth-wall breaking can be obnoxious, but the vast majority of this game is well written and funny.
PAJ89 · July 31, 2011
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Who's That Flying?! review
The story begins with you – Guardian of Earth – standing trial at the Galactic Council of Space Justice for allowing the planet to be invaded. It isn't particularly deep - it doesn't need to be - but the trial scenes that intersperse the…
PAJ89 · March 1, 2011
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Reader Xbox 360
Super Meat Boy review
The titular hero – a cube of meat that tracks blood everywhere he treads – is in love with Bandage Girl. Unfortunately, the dastardly Dr Fetus hates Meat Boy and kidnaps her. This marks the beginning of Meat Boy’s perilous quest to rescue…
PAJ89 · November 15, 2010
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Reader Xbox 360
Puzzle Quest 2 review
Puzzle Quest brought together two genres – puzzle and RPG – and made them work so well that we all asked “why hasn’t this been done before?” Three years and a poorly received spin-off (Puzzle Quest: Galactrix) later and the big question is…
PAJ89 · July 4, 2010
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Reader Xbox 360
Chime review
Charity and video games might seem like an unusual combination, but it's one that works if Chime is anything to go by: no less than 60% of the five pound/400 point charge goes to various charities around the world. But don't be fooled into…
PAJ89 · February 18, 2010
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Reader Xbox 360
Peggle review
As a game and an experience, Peggle succeeds tremendously in what it set out to achieve. You might say, by that measure, it’s perfect.
PAJ89 · December 13, 2009
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Reader Xbox 360
Dragon Age: Origins review
Dragon Age: Origins is grand in every sense of the word. The land of Ferelden and its associated legends and lore create a strong, if slightly predictable, high-fantasy setting that will quite easily consume in excess of forty-hours. As…
PAJ89 · December 1, 2009
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Reader Game Boy Advance Review of the Week
Final Fantasy V Advance review
You might say it's the black-sheep of the SNES Final Fantasy games; sandwiched between two notably story-driven entries, Final Fantasy V doesn't have a memorable lead akin to Cecil of IV or Terra of VI. Furthermore, you'll accumulate only…
PAJ89 · September 13, 2009
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Star Trek D-A-C review
At its very best, D-A-C is a good online game with the potential to offer up some epic six-on-six space wars. But when Xbox Live is slow and you can’t find a full game, all that’s left is an empty and lazy solo experience.
Paul Josua · May 30, 2009
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Staff Wii HG exclusive
SNK Arcade Classics: Vol. 1 review
Just like a bag of pick n’ mix or a greatest hits compilation CD, you’re not going to like everything on SNK Arcade Classics Volume 1.
Paul Josua · April 4, 2009
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Reader DS
Chrono Trigger review
It’s always difficult to cast an objective eye over a game more than a decade old, especially one as celebrated as Chrono Trigger. Nostalgia often has the effect of wearing rose-tinted glasses, but I think this revival on the DS (a full…
PAJ89 · January 2, 2009
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Reader Xbox 360
Ninja Gaiden II review
2004 saw the rebirth of the Ninja Gaiden franchise on the Xbox, Team Ninja setting a new benchmark for the action-adventure genre in the process. Four years later and Ninja Gaiden II hasn’t had quite the same groundbreaking impact as its…
PAJ89 · June 16, 2008
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Roogoo review
It’s an extremely simple concept, but it has an addictive quality to it and is easily accessible for the hardcore and casuals. As you progress through the forty-five single-player levels, various obstacles are introduced to makes things a…
Paul Josua · June 14, 2008
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Draglade review
As much as Draglade might sound like a cheap energy drink, it’s actually a DS action-RPG that feels like a cross between Pokemon and Megaman Battle Network, with an element of music-and-rhythm thrown in for good measure.
Paul Josua · April 28, 2008
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Staff Wii HG exclusive
AMF Bowling Pinbusters! review
After building on the bowling mechanic we all know and love with a little bit more of a simulation feel, AMF Pinbusters! fails to deliver in every other department. The bowling alone simply isn’t enough to sell itself, and when every Wii…
Paul Josua · March 29, 2008
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
SEGA Superstars Tennis review
Instead of a traditional career mode taking the single-player centre-court, you’re subjected to a seemingly never-ending flow of repetitive Sega-themed mini-games. Superstar mode is split up into a range of game-themed segments; many of…
Paul Josua · March 25, 2008
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Reader Xbox 360
Lost Odyssey review
The endless flow of time is a harsh master to us all. Its relentless nature makes every second of life precious because, ultimately, every second that goes by takes us closer to death. So imagine if you weren't constrained by this eternal…
PAJ89 · March 20, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
AGON: The Lost Sword Of Toledo review
If you’ve been playing the earlier Agon games this is probably a natural purchase, but don’t let lack of experience with the previous games put you off. It stands up just fine by itself, and there is a detailed codex that outlines the…
Paul Josua · February 25, 2008
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin review
Fans of the series will find Days of Ruin the perfect sequel, but those who don’t enjoy the slow pace and steep difficulty curve won’t find anything new to tempt them.
Paul Josua · February 7, 2008
