Reviews, page 444

Final Fantasy Anthology review

Being a crazed fanboy can cause people to do stupid things. Take me, for instance. I should really have no reason to own this game. I already play FF6 regularly, and FF5 isn't good enough for me to want to own a copy. But my Playstation…

mariner · January 26, 2005

Reader SNES

Final Fantasy III review

What do you think you’ve found, here, in this dying world? - Kefka, FF Anthology And what do you think you’ve found, or will find, in this game? Most find it to be an extremely well balanced RPG with some great gameplay elements. Others…

mariner · January 26, 2005

Staff NES HG exclusive

Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland review

In the sequel, it seems a secret admirer has invited you to visit him at the fun house in an amusement park. Before you can get in, though, you must collect tickets from rides. You gain these only by successfully completing the rides…

Jason Venter · January 26, 2005

Staff PlayStation 2

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence review

There are hidden bosses galore, including The Forgotten One, a boss that has to be seen to be believed. The abominable creature has been locked far, far beneath the castle, hidden down and around swirling castle steps streaked fearfully…

Marc Golding · January 26, 2005

Staff NES HG exclusive

The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino & Hoppy review

Fortunately, there are plenty of reasons to keep trying, even when you find yourself dying more than you might like. For one, the levels themselves are quite pretty. Sure, they don’t boast a lot of polygons or even colors, but the artists…

Jason Venter · January 26, 2005

Reader SNES Review of the Week HG exclusive

Final Fantasy III review

Three Imperial soldiers advance upon the mining town of Narshe in search of an ancient being of pure power — just the thing to help their liege, Emperor Gestahl, solidify his tyrannical hold on the world. Two are mere lackeys of the…

overdrive · January 26, 2005

Reader Xbox

OutRun2 review

Hey, remember OutRun Europa, Battle OutRun, and *gulps* OutRun 2019?......... Well, AM2 seems to have forgotten them. Or at least they want to forget, which is made more obvious with the latest sequel's title, OutRun2. And who would blame…

dementedhut · January 25, 2005

Staff NES HG exclusive

Paperboy review

Of course, there are threats to your little newspaper empire. That cute little dog you see cowering in his home on the front lawn may very well bite you in the butt if you don’t toss a paper at just the right moment. And there are rumors…

Jason Venter · January 24, 2005

Staff Game Boy Advance

Doom II review

The pillars in front of you open to display a veritable cornucopia of hellspawn, and you are quickly made aware that the ones behind you are doing the same. You are standing in the very centre of a rapidly closing circle of death: imps…

Gary Hartley · January 24, 2005

Staff NES HG exclusive

Captain Skyhawk review

To play the game well, you’ll have to adapt to the rapidly-changing environment. Glide left past one hill, then quickly rebound to the right as an imposing rock wall threatens to turn your aircraft into a charred stain. The whole time…

Jason Venter · January 24, 2005

Reader PC

Half-Life 2 review

You know, it’s truly a testament to great game design when you beat a game and feel sad that it’s over. Sure, I can always go back and play through Half-Life 2 again, and I will. But will it have that same "magic" like it did my first…

asherdeus · January 24, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

ICO review

Ico was born with horns on his head. It may look like he’s wearing a helmet, but those two buggers are rooted to the bone. Although such an unfortunate devil-horned child would today undergo scientific study and vivisection, Ico lived in…

lilica · January 24, 2005

Staff PSP

Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower review

Though it may have always been the black sheep of an over-achieving family, if one were to be honest it would be hard to deny the PSP release of Vampire Chronicle some well deserved dues. For yet again Capcom have put together a solid…

Michael Scott · January 23, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

Time Crisis II review

Time Crisis 2 is a simple game, but sometimes that’s a good thing. I’m a simple man; I don’t always want to be bombarded with ridiculous amounts of options, puzzles, menus, and storylines that can’t be skipped. Sometimes, I just want to…

asherdeus · January 23, 2005

Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

Mega Man X8 review

You see, not every stage takes place with you watching from the sidelines. Sometimes, you’ll get an over-the-shoulder perspective. However, this is perfectly acceptable for two reasons. Firstly, only two areas make this deviation. And…

Jason Venter · January 22, 2005

Reader GameCube

Resident Evil 4 review

Maybe things would’ve been better if he stayed home. After his first day on the force, our greenhorn S.T.A.R.S member Leon was thrown into a situation most men would rather be killed than be put in. Watching as decomposed corpses began to…

Sclem · January 22, 2005

Reader PC

Half-Life: Firearms review

Maybe I’m just skeptical by nature. Or perhaps the community outlook for user-made modifications is overly optimistic. It’s important to keep in mind that user-made modifications – and this goes for any game, not just Half-Life – are made…

radicaldreamer · January 20, 2005

Reader PlayStation 2

Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution review

If you have even a passing interest in fighting games, chances are you’ve played, or at least heard of Sega’s Virtua Fighter series. As fantastic this latest installment is, Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution’s depth and steep learning curve…

radicaldreamer · January 20, 2005

Reader SNES HG exclusive

Space Megaforce review

With foreboding music playing in the background, the Earth is exhibited at a technological pinnacle with the blue-and-green planet’s nations united in one single coalition. Copilots Ti and Razu of the Earth Defense Force currently lack a…

yamishuryou · January 20, 2005

Reader GameCube

Super Smash Bros. Melee review

Nintendo decided to take a trip down memory lane again. After the success of Super Smash bros on the N64, they probably thought it would be a good idea to revamp that popular game on the big N’s new (at the time) creation. After gathering…

goldenvortex · January 20, 2005