Reader reviews, page 205

Guardian Heroes review

It is a sad fact that time renders many once-excellent games virtually unplayable, as games superior in both gameplay and technical prowess replace them. Sometimes a game can last for awhile before being replaced while a game may last only…

magicjuggler · July 21, 2006

Reader PlayStation HG exclusive

Star Ocean: The Second Story review

The first time I played Star Ocean: The Second Story, I was duly impressed by the large number of spaceships (I quite like them) in the title screen cinematic. Intrigued, I started a game. Select your character. What was this? Two heroes?…

viridian_moon · July 21, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

Grandia III review

A sense of serenity permeates the night air, blinking lights lining the makeshift runway providing a fitting opposite to the sea of stars above. A blue-haired boy, Yuki, is sitting at the controls of what looks like a boat with wings, and…

dragoon_of_infinity · July 20, 2006

Reader PC

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion review

Entering into the bright, open world of Tamriel from the dark, gloomy sewers you are introduced to a stunning display of the massive landscape. An exciting experience filled with intense sword fights and mystical creatures awaits you…

madskillet · July 20, 2006

Reader Game Boy Advance Review of the Week HG exclusive

Gunstar Super Heroes review

Gunstar Heroes. At this point, simply mentioning the name brings gamers to their knees, much in the same way a former quadriplegic does when Pastor Benny Hinn slaps them in the face. Treasure crammed as much awesome as they could for the…

hmd · July 18, 2006

Reader GameCube

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker review

We find our young hero sleeping upon a lofty perch, overlooking the sparkling sea. He’s suddenly jarred from his slumber by his younger sister, Aryll. She then reminds him that today is his birthday, and he needs to speak with his…

shinryu · July 17, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Medal of Honor: Rising Sun review

Attempting to do something unique, EA ships its players out to the Pacific to battle the Japanese in Rising Sun. Fighting on Japanese soil is a nice change of pace, but Rising Sun smacks you with brain dead AI, blocky environments, and…

madskillet · July 17, 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

Reader PlayStation 2

Street Fighter Alpha Anthology review

Once upon a time, Street Fighter II dominated the gaming world. If you had any interest in the fighting genre during the last decade, this legendary brawler had the power to grab your attention, keep your eyes glued to the screen, and play…

disco · July 16, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Tomb Raider: Legend review

After Angel of Darkness disappointed thousands of Tomb Raider fans with its clunky controls and uninspired action, most did not know what to think when Legend was announced. The earlier Tomb Raider games were so exciting and adventurous…

oddballtech · July 15, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Shadow of the Colossus review

With the release of ICO in 2001, a hidden gem emerged out of nowhere. With the game mainly consisting of escorting a young lady around with various puzzles and little combat, the word that may come to the mind of some is “boring.” But this…

amlabella · July 13, 2006

Reader PC

World of Warcraft review

These are quotes from people close to World of Warcraft users: “What happened to my kid? He’d always do his homework and get good grades, but I can’t get him off that computer. Damn you World of Warcraft ” “Thank you World of Warcraft. No…

amlabella · July 13, 2006

Reader Xbox

Indigo Prophecy review

Every year many games come out that are great, but don’t really bring anything new to the table. They may do many things right, but they’re missing something: innovation. With Indigo Prophecy, that is not the case. With highly original…

amlabella · July 13, 2006

Reader PC

F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon review

Through the years, there have been all kinds of first person shooters released. There's the usual formula of a good combination of guns with some fast-paced action, and so on. But with F.E.A.R, Sierra has created something new. It's…

amlabella · July 13, 2006

Reader NES Review of the Week

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Arcade Game review

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game is a sequel to an NES platformer called...Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (shocker.) While some people may have warm fuzzy feelings of nostalgia when thinking of the original TMNT, I'll be…

phediuk · July 13, 2006

Reader PC HG exclusive

Freelancer review

Every modern gamer knows the story of the Xbox (and later PC) role-playing game, Fable. It was supposed to be one of the largest and most ambitious games ever released, but turned out to be a short and limiting RPG that paled in comparison…

Halon · July 10, 2006

Reader PlayStation HG exclusive

The Legend of Dragoon review

When Legend of Dragoon made its way onto the PSX RPG scene, Sony foolishly billed it as a Final Fantasy killer. Gathered together in angered hoards, FF fanatics lit their burning torches and waddled aggressively through the streets…

bside · July 9, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

The Hobbit review

Bilbo Baggins, as many of us know, is a typical hobbit. He’s portly, laid-back, and perfectly content with never leaving Hobbiton. However, due to his recruitment by a wise wizard and a bunch of dwarves, Bilbo sets out on a quest where he…

djskittles · July 9, 2006

Reader PlayStation 2

Guitar Hero review

The life of a rock star: full of money, alcohol, and all out partying. Guitar Hero may not be able to provide the fun of passing out drunk on the floor, but it certainly captures the feel of rock in a video game. With all kinds of musical…

amlabella · July 8, 2006

Reader GameCube

Super Mario Sunshine review

It took six years to come up with a sequel to Mario 64. Six years. You'd think that would be enough time to make sure they'd get it right. After all, this is the latest in Nintendo's largest and arguably most important franchise, so it…

mariner · July 8, 2006