Staff reviews
4,693 reviews · showing 2,721–2,740
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Staff PC HG exclusive
The Legend of Kyrandia review
With The Legend of Kyrandia RTS-kingpin Westwood Studios aptly demonstrate this principle in action – despite pretty graphics and outstanding music, it plays like a blueprint on how NOT to design an adventure game.
Sho · April 4, 2009
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Staff PSP HG exclusive
Mana Khemia: Student Alliance review
As Vayne arrives at the academy for the first time, the first thing you may notice is that the graphics are blurry, low-res 3D that look like someone popped a PS1 game in their PS2 and turned on texture smoothing. You may also notice just…
Kyle Stepp · April 4, 2009
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Staff Wii HG exclusive
SNK Arcade Classics: Vol. 1 review
Just like a bag of pick n’ mix or a greatest hits compilation CD, you’re not going to like everything on SNK Arcade Classics Volume 1.
Paul Josua · April 4, 2009
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Stoked review
At only $40, Stoked manages to offer solid mechanics, huge mountains to explore, well-integrated online play, and hundreds of challenges to conquer, but the complete lack of mission variety keeps this from being an easy recommendation.
Joe DeLia · April 1, 2009
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason review
It's called Cryostasis. It's such a ludicrously hammy name that I've decided I'm most comfortable saying it in a gruff American accent, like the guy from the movie trailers. Which is funny, because Cryostasis is about as far removed from…
Lewis Denby · April 1, 2009
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Peggle: Dual Shot review
Peggle: Dual Shot is a simple, casual activity that won't take much out of you, and is perfect for morning commute when your brain is still mush and doesn't want to heavily invest in anything.
Jeffrey Matulef · March 31, 2009
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars review
Nearly everything you use the stylus for in Chinatown Wars – rummaging through trash, diffusing bombs, assembling weapons – sounds like a gimmick on its own. It’s the collaboration of all of these individual elements that makes Chinatown…
Mike Suskie · March 31, 2009
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Mevo & The Grooveriders review
Mevo & The Grooveriders is a gloriously silly, ridiculously charming little game, as accessible as it is beautiful, and for the ludicrously small admission fee of £5.99 (Steam still refuses to show international prices), it's hard to…
Lewis Denby · March 31, 2009
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Staff DS HG exclusive
SpongeBob vs. The Big One: Beach Party Cook-Off review
Each of SpongeBob's techniques is linked to a specific touch screen mini-game. They're all routine stylus activities, even if the ingredients are a little weird. Trace a line to slice up some kelp. Tap quickly to pound out a Krabby Patty…
Benjamin Woodhouse · March 30, 2009
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Blue Dragon review
Just by going through the game and experimenting with the class system enough to give all five of my characters (Shu and pals find two more allies before the end of the first disc) a decent amount of versatility, I was trouncing every…
Rob Hamilton · March 27, 2009
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Cross Fire review
CrossFire is a grain of sand in a desert full of free, online first-person shooters. The majority of these are played and maintained by fanatic Koreans with glazed eyes and twitchy fingers, going to any lengths to improve their skill. At…
Freelance Writer · March 27, 2009
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Pass Your Driving Theory Test: 2010 Edition review
Fact is, Pass your Driving Theory Test is never going to be the top of anyone’s wish list unless they actually want to pass their driving theory test, but, should this be the case, it’s a well-made and competent study guide that will…
Gary Hartley · March 27, 2009
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Staff PSP HG exclusive
SNK Arcade Classics: Vol. 1 review
I’m happy enough burning though another game of Shock Troopers while on the move. Afterwards, perhaps I’ll surprise myself with another round of golf. Odds are, there’s something on here you’ll enjoy.
Gary Hartley · March 27, 2009
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Staff PlayStation 3 HG exclusive
Resident Evil 5 review
I like games that make me think. When trying to break through a barricade of machine gunners and vicious packs of dogs, I want the answer not to be “use a better rifle” but to be something more involved. For instance, sending a partner…
Jonathan Stark · March 25, 2009
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures: Episode 1 - Fright of the Bumblebees review
It never quite gets going, surely a symptom of its short duration over anything else. At just a few hours long, nothing really kicks off until the finale, but it's one that sets the scene for what could be a delightful little adventure…
Lewis Denby · March 25, 2009
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Staff PC
The Nameless Mod review
The Nameless Mod truly is an incredible achievement. Nearly 200,000 lines of fully voiced dialogue. A story that branches drastically around an hour in, resulting in two radically different fifteen-hour campaigns. An abundance of clever…
Lewis Denby · March 24, 2009
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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
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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
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Staff Genesis HG exclusive
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? review
The biggest security blanket the cartel of ne’er-do-wells revel in is that, though it certainly fares better than most educational titles, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? is still a more graphic version of doing your homework, and…
Gary Hartley · March 20, 2009
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Major League Baseball 2K9 review
In short, your hopes are strung along at first by a satisfactory visual presentation, with the telecast handled by two well-known baseball buffoons. It feels reasonably similar to a day at the park.
K T · March 18, 2009
