Reviews by Benjamin Woodhouse
111 reviews · showing 41–60
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Reader DS HG exclusive
Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles review
Because of humorous mystery games like Phoenix Wright, you may have forgotten that murder is a serious business. Jake Hunter is here to remind you of the harsh reality. Under the name Jinguji Saburo, the private detective has been solving…
woodhouse · March 16, 2009
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Staff PlayStation 3 HG exclusive
X-Blades review
Ayumi has to be somebody's wet dream. The press releases talk-up the sexy art style, and emphasize how both action and anime fans will slobber over her figure and fighting moves. And no doubt, some people will be drawn to her brash…
Benjamin Woodhouse · February 27, 2009
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Reader PSP HG exclusive
DJ Max Portable Emotional Sense - Clazziquai Edition review
Face it, DJ Max is too tough for you. The twitch rhythm game's reputation is based on insane difficulty. For normal people, the highest eight-button setting exceeds impossibility. Six-button mode merely approaches that insurmountable…
woodhouse · February 22, 2009
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Staff Wii HG exclusive
Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek review
Nancy Drew has too much time on her hands; she's ready to take on any mystery at a moment's notice. Thanks to extra duties in this investigation, though, time isn't on her side. She has to collect laundry by noon and produce three square…
Benjamin Woodhouse · February 20, 2009
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Reader Wii HG exclusive
Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine review
Curse you, Bobby Flay! No disrespect to the other illustrious Iron Chefs of America. Mario Batali is a preeminent expert on authentic Italian cuisine. Cat Cora's distinctive style originates from her Greek and Southern roots. Masuharu…
woodhouse · February 15, 2009
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Reader Wii HG exclusive
EA Playground review
“Includes Dodgeball!” exclaims the cover of EA Playground. I guess in grade school, we all enjoyed pummeling our peers, especially that distinctive thunk of rubber meeting face. However, dodgeball isn't the best game in this bunch, just…
woodhouse · February 15, 2009
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Staff PlayStation 3 HG exclusive
3 on 3 NHL Arcade review
This game nails the Arcade portion of its title. Shedding all cumbersome rules – offsides, icing, penalties, faceoffs – 3 on 3 NHL Arcade delivers nonstop shots, hard hitting-checks, and silly powerups. The NHL half, though, is not so…
Benjamin Woodhouse · February 10, 2009
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Reader PlayStation 3 HG exclusive
College Hoops 2K8 review
In College Hoops 2K7, the computer AI melted against the press, throwing careless, telegraphed passes. In the half-court set, it was possible to stalk the passing lanes at the top of the key without paying much of a price defensively. The…
woodhouse · January 24, 2009
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Reader PSP Review of the Week HG exclusive
B-Boy review
Usually, a title in the music genre churns out a set routine, and you dutifully follow along as best you can. But breakdancing is about creativity and expression, so it's no surprise that a game featuring this art steps out of the typical…
woodhouse · January 12, 2009
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Reader PSP HG exclusive
Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone review
The game's subtitle has always been “We'll Never Fight Alone.” In this PSP port of Yggdra Union, you're just a little less forsaken. A few new characters expand your party and the ways to navigate through the adventure. Larger armies…
woodhouse · January 9, 2009
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Reader DS HG exclusive
Guitar Hero: On Tour - Decades review
Organization stands out as the major selling point of Guitar Hero: On Tour - Decades. Traditionally, games from this successful rhythm franchise grouped songs only by difficultly. Weezer would sit right next to Blondie; the Foo Fighters…
woodhouse · December 21, 2008
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Reader Wii Review of the Week HG exclusive
Bleach: Shattered Blade review
Almost every character in Bleach carries a sword, which opens up Shattered Blade to a swashbuckling Wii control scheme. Of course, this one-on-one fighting game doesn't tell you what those swords, those zanpakuto, mean; they're the…
woodhouse · December 15, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses! review
Despite my worst fears, Nancy Drew has not undergone a lobotomy. Lights, Camera, Curses! is the premier of the Nancy Drew Dossier series, designed specifically for detectives crunched for time. But even though it requires less brain power…
Benjamin Woodhouse · December 15, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Pet Pals: New Leash on Life review
Pet Pals: New Leash on Life isn't all snuggles and kisses. Through 38 patient examinations, it illustrates realistic courses of medical treatment for animals in need. Given its subtitle, though, this game should've gone further in…
Benjamin Woodhouse · December 8, 2008
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Reader Wii HG exclusive
Samba de Amigo review
Samba de Amigo on Wii has the unenviable task of reinventing a cult classic. Rhythm games weren't exactly plentiful when the original Samba hit the Dreamcast in 2000, but its specially-designed maraca peripherals made it a wholly unique…
woodhouse · December 7, 2008
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Staff Wii HG exclusive
Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 review
The game heavily touts its original storyline, which was written exclusively for this North American release. It's supposed to feature two newly created members of the Anbu, the traditionally anonymous black ops squad serving Naruto's…
Benjamin Woodhouse · December 1, 2008
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff review
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff isn't just a distant descendant of Tecmo Super Bowl; it's a reincarnation. Recognizable names are the sole component that died for good.
Benjamin Woodhouse · November 25, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft review
To find the whole truth behind The Hidden Theft, the Hardy Boys must scour the town for clues, interview all the witnesses, and continuously think outside the box. But before the journey can begin, the pair has to get past Mom. She…
Benjamin Woodhouse · November 25, 2008
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Back at the Barnyard: Slop Bucket Games review
Welcome to the Cowlympics. In Back to the Bardyard: Slop Bucket Games you must best the cast of the Nickelodean series across ten wacky events to earn the ultimate golden bucket. Unfortunately, THQ doesn't bring its A-game in utilizing the…
Benjamin Woodhouse · November 15, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Nancy Drew: The Haunting of Castle Malloy review
Nancy Drew can do everything. This adventure, her 19th game outing, gives her an opportunity to work as a wedding planner, chemist, musician, bartender, astronomer, mathematician, and shepherd. But of course, her most important role is…
Benjamin Woodhouse · November 11, 2008
