Reviews by sgreenwell, page 2

Reader PC

WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos review

Few companies produce games like Blizzard. Years of development, endless play testing and character balancing, and unbelievable hype in PC gaming circles are all signs of a Blizzard game. They have yet to disappoint - the triple headed…

sgreenwell · July 24, 2003

Reader PC

The Sims review

Maxis has had a formula in place for developing video and computer games for the past decade. It has proven to be phenomenally successful. Their method is as follows: 1) Pick some aspect of life. 2) Craft a game around this aspect. 3) Slap…

sgreenwell · June 24, 2003

Reader SNES

Super Metroid review

It is always amazing to me how incredibly popular the Metroid series has become. The original was a deep and expansive game, but it didn’t have the personality of Super Mario Brothers or the mega-hit stamp of other games. The first sequel…

sgreenwell · June 5, 2003

Reader Genesis

Altered Beast review

Timing is everything in the business of video games. A simple difference of a year can radically change everything. Just ask Sega; they’ve been on both ends of the stick with all of their system releases. The Genesis capitalized on a…

sgreenwell · June 4, 2003

Reader PlayStation

Legend of Mana review

Non-linear gameplay is an odd subject. Games such as Final Fantasy X are routinely villainified for their adherence to linear gameplay. The masses shout, “Give us freedom!” Yet games which do feature non-linear gameplay do not sell as many…

sgreenwell · May 30, 2003

Reader SNES

Radical Dreamers: Nusumenai Houseki review

Interesting. That is the only appropriate word for Radical Dreamers. Exciting? No, there never is a pulse quickening moment that causes your heart to make a frenzied attempt to separate itself from your chest cavity. Captivating? At no…

sgreenwell · April 27, 2003

Reader NES

Mega Man 6 review

At which point does innovation become necessary? When a long running series continues to rehash the same format, at which point should casual fans revolt over repetitiveness? This is a question that has plagued the Mega Man series. It is…

sgreenwell · February 27, 2003

Reader SNES

Mega Man X review

Before I begin, a haiku: Blue bomber Mega Man Save us from the evil robots Our last hope you are So begins the story behind Mega Man X. There’s some sort of chaos going on.... Um… You’re dropped off a ship and you go places… There’s some…

sgreenwell · February 24, 2003

Reader SNES

Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts review

You know, you might get the impression that I’m not a feminist’s best friend from the games I commonly review. Nothing could be further from the truth; after all, it’s obvious a man like me knows exactly what a lady wants. Still, with the…

sgreenwell · February 23, 2003

Reader PC

Progress Quest review

Progress Quest is funny as hell. It’s a mockup of role playing games and their fans, and it succeeds wonderfully at this point. You download it, and run it, and that’s it. It sits on your taskbar and goes through a role playing game for…

sgreenwell · February 8, 2003

Reader NES

Bad News Baseball review

Often times, things don’t make much sense at all. For instance, there’s a popular expression that says, “A penny for your thoughts.” But there’s also a saying that says you have to “put your two cents in.” With these two statements, it’s…

sgreenwell · January 25, 2003

Reader PC

Kana Little Sister review

One of the biggest knocks against video games is that they do not provide any redeeming social value. This point can hardly be argued; where is the social value and moral development in games such as Grand Theft Auto III? When was the last…

sgreenwell · January 19, 2003

Reader PlayStation 2

Kingdom Hearts review

Disney and Square. It seems like a video and mainstream match made in heaven. One is a giant in the movie industry, famous for their children’s movies that have entertained generations, monopolistic policies that endanger the lives of poor…

sgreenwell · January 16, 2003

Reader PlayStation 2

Suikoden III review

Few things stir feelings more then the concept of nationalism. The idea that certain ethnic and religious groups are nationally entitled to a vague political boundary based on centuries old barriers is a constant factor in wars in the…

sgreenwell · January 8, 2003

Reader Game Boy Advance

Metroid Fusion review

Samus Aran has really big guns. In all senses of the word. That could perhaps explain her immense popularity among both sexes. A female role model due to her strong yet beautiful personality, and a knockout sex demon that shoots stuff…

sgreenwell · December 15, 2002

Reader PC

Raptor review

Your plane lurches to the right, out of the volley fire of the incoming warship. Missile after missile pummels the body of the warship, imbedding it deeply with spikes before exploding. This barely chips the paint of the massive death…

sgreenwell · August 28, 2002

Reader PC

Baseball Mogul 2003 review

Ever watched a baseball game on television? It's quite a boring experience. A seven million dollar pitcher steps on the mound, shakes off a sign, shakes off another, before finally deciding on the good old number one. He's just about ready…

sgreenwell · July 30, 2002

Reader PlayStation 2

Shadow Hearts review

Meet Roger Bacon. An elegant English gentleman, he enjoys tea, crumpets, and cricket. Oh yes, he also enjoys slaying priests who meddle with his plans for world domination. Above all, he is a gentleman though. Unfortunately, you are not…

sgreenwell · July 15, 2002

Reader PC

Well of Souls review

Any hardcore fans of Everquest and Asheron's Call can stop reading now; you won't like this game. However, if you're thinking about purchasing those games, you might want to give Well of Souls a test drive. It provides a massively…

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Reader PC

Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness review

Warcraft 2 is a must-have for any serious real time strategy fan. Despite being around for a good many years, Warcraft 2 still boasts excellent, fun, and entertaining gameplay.

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