Reader reviews, page 299

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness review

If you're a fan of the Tomb Raider franchise at all, then I have no doubt you've at least heard of this title. As Lara Croft's first outing on the Playstation 2 console, you're probably expecting this game to make an impression. It…

kieran · July 21, 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

Captain Tsubasa V: Hasha no Shougou Canpione review

Very few series can claim to be as successful as the Captain Tsubasa series. By ''Successful'', I am not referring to the sales of the game or how popular it was when it was released. I am referring to the essence of games, that thing that…

siegfried · June 24, 2003

Reader NES

Captain Tsubasa II: Super Striker review

----------------------------- INTRODUCTION ----------------------------- Even before the incredibly popular Dragon Ball Z, Saint Seiya or Pokemon were even imagined, the anime industry was slowly gaining more recognition through various…

siegfried · June 23, 2003

Reader Game Boy Advance

Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis review

Ogre Battle has become a fairly popular series on American shores, and for a good reason. Tactics Ogre found its way through Atlus, and I looked forward to playing this game. I am sad to say, it was not near as good as I dreamed. The game…

ratking · June 22, 2003

Reader Genesis

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master review

Joe Musashi, renowned master of the Shinobi, may have peacefully gone on a well-earned vacation, but it seems that Neo Zeed apparently never learnt it was futile to argue against the world's greatest ninja. To reassert this fact, Neo Zeed…

siegfried · June 18, 2003

Reader Nintendo 64

Superman: The New Superman Adventures review

It is a recurring event to say gamers join in chats to talk about their passion and to exchange views, amidst profound remarks (sometimes) and insults (often). Ever since I gleefully joined all these legions of gamers, there is always one…

siegfried · June 18, 2003

Reader SNES

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time review

The cross between turtles and ninjas worked wonders, as kids marveled at the adventures of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As the new generation of heroes battled against the almighty Shredder’s legions of foes, always ending with a…

siegfried · June 17, 2003

Reader SNES HG exclusive

Brain Lord review

There was a time when the vast majority of games released on the SNES consisted of action RPG's. Games like The Legend of Zelda had made such an impact that developers soon realized the genre was a favorite among gamers and this potential…

siegfried · June 17, 2003

Reader PlayStation 2

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance review

Mortal Kombat had, for the most part, faded away into the pits of gaming death, garnering itself nothing more than a few sad shakes of the head from everyone but the loyalist of MK loyalists. Little did most anyone anticipate the ferocity…

jdog · June 6, 2003

Reader Xbox HG exclusive

Burnout 2: Point of Impact - Developer's Cut review

*Note : This review is for the Xbox version of the game, but you could also apply it to all other versions. Just take out the bit about Live! support. Oh, and for the PS2, you only get 15 Crash Junctions.* One really has to wonder about…

cheekylee · June 5, 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 PlayStation

Chrono Cross review

A wise man once said, ''Thus you’re epic journey into the realms begin, tis a journey only the brave should take.. '' Yes, you have to be brave to take it. One small problem... I didnt know CC was an epic journey, but then again I was too…

psychopenguin · May 29, 2003

Reader Xbox

Brute Force review

Overview: Brute Force is a tactical squad-based sci-fi shooter. You play 4 characters at the same time, going through various missions for the confederation, bringing bad people down through a complex storyline which i won't go in any…

deedob · May 29, 2003

Reader PlayStation

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night review

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night in my mind was the highest plateau of the Castlevania series. Everything grand that was made throughout the series was packed into this one game, and it has become what some would call the greatest 2D…

ratking · May 21, 2003

Reader GameCube

Skies of Arcadia Legends review

I have been hearing about how Skies of Arcadia was this innovative RPG, one that is underated an unappreciated. Well, I have heard that about alot of game and most times it is unappreciated for reasons. I say most of those games, because…

ratking · May 18, 2003

Reader Game Boy

Darkwing Duck review

As all of you should know, Darkwing Duck was a duck who walked and talked like any human and wore a purple suit, and was supplied with various devices from his sidekick Launchpad McQuack and his neice Gosalyn. He had enemies galore…

ratking · May 12, 2003

Reader Xbox

Phantom Crash review

The XBOX is unofficially the console of choice for mecha games. There has been MechAssault, GunMetal, Robotech: BattleCry, the big and hard to find Steel Battalion, Murakumo: Renegade Mech Pursuit and finally Phantom Crash, by Genki. (More…

deedob · May 12, 2003