Reader reviews, page 144

Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly review

Oh Spyro. How unfortunate such a franchise suffered a fate that parallels with the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog and Crash Bandicoot. Once good on its console of origin, but a step up on to following platforms and he’s lost his sense of what…

bigcj34 · December 6, 2008

Reader PC

Half-Life: Opposing Force review

1998’s Half-life was seen by many as revolutionary to the FPS genre from its atmospheric feel, the first person presentation of the story and it’s astounding gameplay. Since then, dozens of mods spawned from its engine such as…

bigcj34 · December 6, 2008

Reader PC

RollerCoaster Tycoon review

Chris Sawyer has been no stranger to management games in the 90’s, single-handedly programming Transport Tycoon before his White Knuckle project, eventually renamed Rollercoaster Tycoon. Various expansions and sequels followed, the third…

bigcj34 · December 6, 2008

Reader Xbox 360 Review of the Week HG exclusive

Sonic the Hedgehog review

Sonic The Hedgehog has been run into the ground by his creators as fast as he once ran along it. That was not a retrospective comment about recent Sonic games generally, that was a comment about Sonic '06, referred to as such to prevent…

Fedule · December 5, 2008

Reader Xbox 360

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 review

I once demonstrated Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 to a person (you all know someone like this) who has no knowledge, let alone experience, of games, who still is unconvinced that they constitute anything more than toys for overgrown…

Fedule · December 5, 2008

Reader PlayStation 2

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 review

What do you hate about yourself? Come on, be honest. Or are you too ashamed to admit anything? Perhaps you’re not even aware of it. It’s those perceived flaws, those nagging insecurities that can drive a person mad. Maybe you’re afraid of…

disco · December 5, 2008

Reader SNES HG exclusive

Mega Man Soccer review

When one used to think of a gaming franchise, such as Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros, chances are that the first things that will come into their mind is Mario’s adventures against Bowser. But now with all of the Mario games released not…

Halon · December 3, 2008

Reader SNES HG exclusive

Kirby's Dream Land 3 review

Although not with plenty of flaws, Kirby Super Star was a giant step in the right direction. Having several moves at your disposal that varied with each power and combining multiple styles of gameplay was much better than the previous…

Halon · December 3, 2008

Reader SNES HG exclusive

Out to Lunch review

Although most of my gaming time is spent playing manly Xbox and PC titles, I have played several messed up games over the years. In the matter of fact The Lost Vikings, a puzzle game starring three goofy Viking misfits is one of my…

Halon · December 3, 2008

Reader SNES HG exclusive

The Lost Vikings review

Vikings were known for a lot of things such as farming, trading, and exploring, but the trait they are best known for was their brutality. They were fierce warriors that were feared by almost everyone due to their unpredictable raids and…

Halon · December 3, 2008

Reader Game Boy Advance

bit Generations: Boundish review

Humorist Lore Sjöberg on Pong: Look. Table tennis is not that interesting of a game. TV is not that interesting of a medium. I can't imagine why combining the two was such a hit, but hey, it was the early seventies, when corduroy was king…

Synonymous · December 2, 2008

Reader DS

Super Mario 64 DS review

What a surprise. With another portable console by Nintendo come more excuses for them to remake Mario games released on their home consoles with similar hardware specs. With the DS effectively being the portable equivalent of the N64, it’s…

bigcj34 · December 1, 2008

Reader PlayStation 3 Review of the Week HG exclusive

Mega Man 9 review

After finally obtaining a “next generation” gaming system media center (?), it seemed prudent that I should make an effort to experience the best that my new PS3's cell processor could muster. I wanted to make a point to experience a game…

dagoss · November 26, 2008

Reader Xbox HG exclusive

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow review

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell left me in awe. When it was released it was easily the best stealth game, and although it had a few shortcomings, its awesome aspects more than made up for them. The idea of stealth and using your environments…

Halon · November 26, 2008

Reader PlayStation HG exclusive

Rampage Through Time review

Imagine controlling a giant mutant. You move carelessly from city to city, destroying buildings, eating people, and kicking over cars. The military and police department are both out to stop you, but you won’t let them stand in your way…

Halon · November 26, 2008

Reader Genesis HG exclusive

Radical Rex review

Why did the dinosaurs die out? Because you touch yourself at night LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!11!1 That might be the most overused (and unfunny) joke ever but asks a very good question. How did they die out? Scientists seemed to have come up…

Halon · November 26, 2008

Reader DS

Guitar Hero: On Tour review

Creating a game multiplatform is one way for a publisher to sit on the fence by selling as many titles as possible without taking the risk of developing for the losing console. When multiplatform games appear on every active format…

bigcj34 · November 25, 2008

Reader NES HG exclusive

The 3D Battles of World Runner review

3D World Runner is best for killing an hour while waiting for your next class or thinking of something to do. It’s fun for a while, but grows old quickly as you realize you’re encountering the same enemies and jumping the same gaps, just…

wolfqueen001 · November 22, 2008

Reader NES Review of the Week HG exclusive

Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy review

This one holds a lot of memories. I remember me and my neighbor used to play this. Of course, Iron Tank is a single player game, and there wasn't any way I was giving up controller rights. Instead, I got creative. You see, while most of…

zippdementia · November 20, 2008

Reader Xbox 360

Fallout 3 review

Stop! If at first glance you see Fallout 3 and think it’s a first-person shooter, you are wrong and should stop reading this review altogether. If you thought otherwise or are curious about the title, by all means read on and I’ll…

Ness · November 16, 2008