Reviews by ghostyghost

Halo 3 review

“It's what you all been waiting for ain't it” It's the game fans have wanted ever since November 10th 2004. The sequel and conclusion to one of the premier and flagship gaming franchises, Halo 3. A large reason fans have wanted the game is…

ghostyghost · October 7, 2007

Reader Xbox

Pariah review

Pariah is a bad first-person shooter that no one should be forced to play. It starts out boring and only manages to get mindless, repetitive, dull, and tedious. Between complex controls, an unexplained story, flat characters, poor…

ghostyghost · August 1, 2007

Reader DS

Elite Beat Agents review

What are the odds that a quirky and comic style music game released by a little known developer would be the best DS game of 2006? Well apparently very good, if Elite Beat Agents is anything to judge by. Elite Beat Agents comes very close…

ghostyghost · January 27, 2007

Reader Xbox 360

Gears of War review

“Boomers!” Dom yells from across the courtyard. I press A and slam Marcus into cover. The massive Locust creature fires a rocket that thankfully flies over my head from behind the cover. While he reloads I stick my noggin out and unleash a…

ghostyghost · November 17, 2006

Reader Xbox

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay review

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay successfully ties the game to the movie and beautifully combines elements of almost every genre. Throwing in stealth, shooting, platformer, and adventure elements CoR ties it all…

ghostyghost · September 23, 2006

Reader Xbox 360

Texas Hold 'Em review

A few years ago, the average person wouldn't have known that Texas Hold 'Em was a type of poker game. Over the last ten years it has skyrocketed in popularity and can be watched all around the world. Due to its popularity, the game is now…

ghostyghost · September 16, 2006

Reader Xbox

Doom 3 review

After a lengthy seven year wait, the sixth game in the long running Doom series has arrived. Id Software, Vicarious Visions, and Activision took a long time with Doom 3, but thankfully the quality of the gameplay, scary atmosphere, and…

ghostyghost · August 27, 2006

Reader Xbox

LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game review

Lego Star Wars brings two great franchises together in an easy-going platformer based on the first three episodes in the Star Wars universe. Despite there being no dialogue, the movies are summarized effectively and you easily learn what…

ghostyghost · August 24, 2006

Reader Xbox 360

Prey review

This review could be start by telling you that Prey was originally shown at E3 95. But you’ve heard and read that story plenty of times by now. So a better way to start this review would be, “Prey is an enjoyable first-person shooter…

ghostyghost · August 21, 2006

Reader Xbox

Burnout Revenge review

Right in front of you a car blocks your way, you slam on the gas, sending it flying. The next rival is only inches away you swerve to get onto there side. You’re even with him with only one way to get ahead of them. You slam hard into the…

ghostyghost · August 18, 2006

Reader Xbox

Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie review

Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie is a ridiculously long winded title, but it’s much better then virtually every movie-based game. Developed by the team behind Rayman, King Kong is a single-player adventure that…

ghostyghost · August 15, 2006

Reader NES

Super Mario Bros. review

The year is 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System has just launched on North American Shores, and with it Mario becomes the most popular videogame hero. When the game first came out I wasn’t born yet, so I didn’t get to experience the…

ghostyghost · August 13, 2006

Reader Xbox 360

AstroPop review

AstroPop is a puzzle game for Xbox Live Arcade that combines block busting, combos, bricks, and SUPA rays. Its hectic pace and points scores make it addictive, and cause you to not notice the time slipping by. AstroPop is constantly making…

ghostyghost · August 10, 2006

Reader DS

New Super Mario Bros. review

Everyone’s favorite hero, Mario, returns to his plumbing roots in New Super Mario Bros, essentially a more detailed look at the 1985 classic, Super Mario Bros. Despite being showcased in Super Mario Strikers and Mario Baseball, NSMB shows…

ghostyghost · August 4, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith review

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is the cash-in game derived from the final addition to the George Lucas movie series, which uses the story and characters from the movie in an action-adventure setting. It’s disappointing to find…

ghostyghost · July 16, 2006