Reviews by Greg Knoll

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Golden Sun: Dark Dawn review

They then thrust them into a meek storyline that does nothing to supplement the Golden Sun epic or answer the questions made at the end of The Lost Age, only gives you random, useless insights to the after-effects of Issac and his group’s…

True · March 28, 2011

Reader PlayStation 3

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood review

Even before its release, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood was the victim of utter scrutinization. Many knew the premise, but most wondered if the ideas present weren’t more than fancy add-on content. Multi-player they said. You don’t need to…

True · January 18, 2011

Reader PlayStation 3 HG exclusive

Condemned 2: Bloodshot review

I’m the type of person who easily forgives flaws. So long as a game has one incredible, striking element I can ignore shoddy camera angles, loose controls or bad graphics. It’s a requirement that shifts depending on which genre I’m…

True · January 7, 2011

Staff PSP HG exclusive

Knights in the Nightmare review

Once Knights starts, it’s a non-stop struggle that requires constant action in order to win. You don’t simply move your units into range before you can attack. For the most part, your soldiers remain stationary unless their attack leads…

Greg Knoll · November 6, 2010

Staff PlayStation 3 HG exclusive

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West review

I’ve had my sights locked on Enslaved: Odyssey To The West ever since I heard about it. That was a year ago. Granted, it’s somewhat of a long time—especially for a brand new franchise—but given that it was developed by Ninja Theory, the…

Greg Knoll · October 10, 2010

Staff PlayStation 3 Review of the Week HG exclusive

Sports Champions review

It’s a title made up of little-known yet completely enthralling games that were put together extremely well, their mechanics scrutinized and the focused placed almost entirely on gameplay. If it were to be judged simply as a game, Sports…

Greg Knoll · September 22, 2010

Reader PlayStation 3 HG exclusive

Worms review

Of all the games I’ve played for the PS One, Hogs Of War was quite possibly the most entertaining. It didn’t have phenomenal graphics, a powerful story or a brilliant soundtrack. But it had charm, unique characters and hilarious one-liners…

True · August 8, 2010

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Dead or Alive Paradise review

There are a lot of things I could say about the originality, style and luster of Dead Or Alive: Paradise. That—as far as casual games go—this one stands out. It’s over-all factor is reminiscent of the original Xtreme Beach Volleyball…

True · August 3, 2010

Reader PlayStation 3

NIER review

Following a mammoth release like Final Fantasy XIII, it’s easy for other games—even under the same developer—to fall victim to overshadowing. The buzz isn’t as loud, the advertising not as aggressive and the company’s overall efforts…

True · July 22, 2010

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Pocket Racers review

I don’t like playing games that act like they hate me. Well, not me specifically but gamers in general. Pocket Racers gives me that impression. On the surface it seems interesting and unique. A hooded, mysterious figure adorns the front…

True · July 15, 2010

Reader Wii HG exclusive

Super Mario Galaxy 2 review

I’ll be honest: I don’t like Mario. Never have. I believed the thought of a chubby super-powered plumber who jumped on the heads of his enemies was silly. And my distaste was marred even further by the fact that—barring a few…

True · July 7, 2010

Reader PlayStation 3

Split/Second review

Split/Second is what I would call a beautiful tragedy. It starts out memorable, and initially blew me away—as I imagine it did with so many others. With its tight controls, a wide array of vehicles and expansive, twisting tracks, it has a…

True · July 1, 2010

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The Saboteur review

Tragedy makes simple people do strange things. Sean, a once prominent mechanic and talented race car driver, had what seemed to be a normal life. But in 1940s Europe, life for anyone was far from normal. Tension was inescapable, fear was…

True · December 30, 2009

Reader PlayStation 3

inFAMOUS review

There is a darkness in every man. He can ignore it, he can embrace it. He can struggle all his life against it but the darkness is always there…waiting. This is the basis of PlayStation exclusive InFAMOUS, its focal point and ultimately…

True · August 18, 2009

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Red Faction: Guerrilla review

Every now and then, simplicity strikes a chord with me. Sometimes I want to throw myself into chaos, worry more about my own survival rather than the bigger picture. I want to destroy. I want to continue to destroy without being burdened…

True · August 4, 2009

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Lunar: Eternal Blue review

I have many games from my past. Games that I’ve called epic, others I’ve called completely worthless. Games that have ruined a genre, ones that have re-defined it. I’ve even played games that influenced me to buy a new controller, a new…

True · July 29, 2009

Reader PlayStation 3 HG exclusive

Viking: Battle for Asgard review

I had intentions when I chose Viking: Battle for Asgard. I was in a very clear, very violent mindset when I brought it home. Blind Guardian’s “Battlefield” was my hymn, I resisted the urge to let out a primal, growl of a war cry when I put…

True · July 22, 2009

Reader PlayStation 2 Review of the Week

Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis review

At first, I didn’t believe Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis had what it takes to be epic—or even great. In truth, “good” was all I really expected. Without question, it’s the cleanest, most visually stunning game I’ve seen on the…

True · July 22, 2009

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Heavenly Sword review

Often, the most powerful sacrifices are made by one, but benefit many. It’s an old axiom Heavenly Sword demonstrates within its first five minutes. The main character Nariko stands alone on a battlefield, soldiers attack relentlessly but…

True · July 15, 2009

Reader PlayStation 3

Assassin's Creed review

Assassin’s Creed… People either loved it, or hated it. Fans made it the fastest selling franchise of all time. They called it gorgeous, stylish and incredibly intuitive. Critics and cynics said the exact opposite—claiming it was slow…

True · July 8, 2009