Reviews by Zigfried, page 3

Death Sword review

DEATH SWORD! That's the kind of name that would grab any 10-year-old's attention, and it sure grabbed mine. I saw this colorful game full of bloody decapitations and bikini babes running on an Apple at Electronics Boutique (R.I.P.)…

Zigfried · July 19, 2009

Staff PSP HG exclusive

What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord!? review

The retro graphics, retro music, and crazy monster-breeding are as charming as any self-proclaimed "hardcore oldschool" gamer could hope. Unfortunately, none of the game modes really let those who persevere run wild with their hard-earned…

Zigfried · July 15, 2009

Staff Sega CD HG exclusive

Annet Futatabi review

Genesis cult classic El Viento did not end happily. The heroine bawled her adorable doe eyes out in the arms of her adoptive father Earnest Evans (star of the tragically ambitious . . . Earnest Evans). The pair's occasional friend and…

Zigfried · July 9, 2009

Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

The Warriors review

As in the movie, they're a fictional gang, hoodlumming it up and down 1979 Coney Isle. The Warriors and a hundred other gangs are invited to a "no guns" meeting held by a very charismatic cat named Cyrus, whose noble dream is to unite the…

Zigfried · July 3, 2009

Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive

Shooting Love, 200X review

I love shooting, and I'm glad that the income Triangle Service earned by groveling and pleading with bleeding-heart gamers led to something so entertaining. Their online blog says their goal is to provide SERVICE to shooter fans. (They…

Zigfried · June 28, 2009

Staff SNES

Mr. Nutz review

It's clear that the adventure — which begins in "Woody Land" — was heavily influenced by Sonic the Hedgehog, as Mr. Nutz collects coins from nooks and crannies across numerous expansive levels. Unlike Sonic, there's no time limit; the…

Zigfried · June 24, 2009

Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena review

Riddick is the bogeyman, a silent assassin who can see in the dark, and Vin Diesel exudes the perfect mix of menace and emotional detachment. The outrageous Chronicles of Riddick film tried its best to ideologically kill the character, but…

Zigfried · June 20, 2009

Staff PSP HG exclusive

Class of Heroes review

Class of Heroes is huge. I remember when my Celestian Valkyrie — I pervishly call her my angel — hit level seven. To advance to the next level, she needed 10,500 additional experience. Over ten thousand experience to reach level eight…

Zigfried · June 16, 2009

Staff DS HG exclusive

Steal Princess review

Even though it's an interesting game, Steal Princess's overly complex, touchy controls tarnish the experience, and map creation is a spectacular failure. On the other hand, the game does feature excruciatingly dull story scenes mixed among…

Zigfried · June 7, 2009

Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive

Bionic Commando review

Development team GRIN, also responsible for Bionic Commando Rearmed, have created an immensely playable game. Unfortunately, it's not the fount of creative goodness that its predecessor was. Although the game is speckled with phenomenal…

Zigfried · May 26, 2009

Staff DS HG exclusive

The Dark Spire review

Contrary to word-of-mouth, this isn't a Wizardry-style journey. It certainly pays homage to its legendary predecessor, but its wicked sense of humor and creepy atmosphere lend the adventure a personality all its own. The Dark Spire is an…

Zigfried · May 23, 2009

Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive

Deathsmiles review

With so many entertaining scenes, it's clear that Cave put a lot of care and attention towards creating an appealing new world. They attempted something similar a while back with Mushihimesama, but this time the gameplay lives up to their…

Zigfried · May 9, 2009

Staff DS HG exclusive

Lux-Pain review

The game's primary failure is a very basic one: the story just isn't compelling. One important element for any visual novel is believable characters. Some of Atsuki's classmates manage to avoid standard stereotypes (the fortune-telling…

Zigfried · April 29, 2009

Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match review

It'd be easy to declare Ultimate Match a success based on the slick control, absurdly huge roster, energetic visuals, and sweet dual soundtracks. But the thing that truly makes Ultimate Match stand out is SNK Playmore's understanding of…

Zigfried · April 12, 2009

Staff PSP HG exclusive

Hammerin' Hero review

As proven by their cult classic Gekisha Boy, Irem knows how to make an amusing action game. The artwork is presented in a cartoony, colorful style sure to attract the bright eyes of children and nostalgic adults. The wide PSP screen is put…

Zigfried · April 7, 2009

Staff DS HG exclusive

Legacy of Ys: Books I & II review

The back of the box says "this ultimate translation delivers the most substantial version of the famous story to date". It also refers to "new enemies and equipment". For North America, this is true. However, in terms of content, Legacy of…

Zigfried · March 23, 2009

Staff PC

Starflight review

When Binary Systems' space exploration adventure Starflight hit store shelves in 1986, it boasted some impressive features. I could recruit and train my crew, selecting among five different species. I could explore planets and harvest…

Zigfried · March 20, 2009

Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive

Resident Evil 5 review

Throughout the first chapter — while trying to escape an entire city that hated me, while hiding in dark corners and climbing walls to escape the bloodthirsty masses — Resident Evil 5 provided a heart-pounding, frightening, and thoroughly…

Zigfried · March 17, 2009

Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive

Soldier of Fortune: Payback review

Soldier of Fortune's protagonist is a bloodthirsty killer who has no intention of ever retiring from battle. He just wants to pop heads and rend limbs with grenade launchers and assault rifles (most of which are picked up off the ground…

Zigfried · March 9, 2009

Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

Eternal Poison review

Closed minds will find Eternal Poison to be a finely-crafted strategy RPG. Open minds will find a lot more, including fresh takes on familar themes: religion, altruisim, selfishness, and the double-edged nature of justice.

Zigfried · January 31, 2009