Staff reviews
4,733 reviews · showing 3,081–3,100
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Great War Nations: The Spartans review
I thought this was supposed to be a historical RTS. You know, based on actual history. That's what it sells itself as, anyway...But I'm reasonably certain none of the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean had the power to throw…
Will Roy · June 9, 2008
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Staff Game Boy Color HG exclusive
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons review
Take Dodongo, for example. To defeat this chap, you first have to use the tried and true strategy of feeding him bombs. Then, after he's stunned by the explosion, using the power bracelet, you must pick him up and toss him onto a bed of…
Rob Hamilton · June 9, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Half-Life: Opposing Force review
My least-favorite segment of Half-Life was the journey through the border world Xen at the end, only because the human factor had been taken out of the equation, and battling the far less intelligent alien grunts got old after a while…
Mike Suskie · June 8, 2008
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Staff PlayStation 3 HG exclusive
Kung Fu Panda review
Fans of more demanding gameplay will be sad to hear that there's not really ever a moment—even at the very end—where the game grows challenging enough to test veteran gamers. There are three difficulty modes so that you can push yourself…
Jason Venter · June 7, 2008
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Staff PlayStation 3 HG exclusive
Haze review
As a Mantel soldier, you’ll feel the power of Nectar with a bird’s-eye camera shift, a display that could be described as a vacuum that’s trying to devour your world. The devoured image quickly pops out, replacing the standard game view…
Louis Bedigian · June 5, 2008
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Staff NES Review of the Week HG exclusive
Super Mario Bros. 3 review
There are big fish to fry in the waters of world three and even bigger brothers walk the landscape of four. In five, a spiral palace ominously leads high up into the clouds, but you won’t want to rush to get there; you’re a shoe in anyway…
Jackie Curtis · June 2, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Half-Life review
There’s a surprise around every corner, be it a new enemy, a new platforming challenge, or some new method of simply scaring the piss out of you, like watching a scientist get sucked into a hole in the wall, only to see him re-emerge in…
Mike Suskie · June 1, 2008
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Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive
Resident Evil 4 review
Those early-game villagers utilize all sorts of farming implements, such as pitchforks, sickles and hatchets, in their attempts to end Leon's mission prematurely. And they're the patsies. Just wait until one of their heads explodes to…
Rob Hamilton · May 29, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan Adventure review
Perry Rhodan, for the uninitiated (or rather for those who haven't Googled his name for review purposes), is the star of a forty year old German space opera. Beginning life in print, the series is now a massive phenomena in its native…
Harry Slater · May 28, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Overclocked review
Overclocked follows the story of David McNamara, former army psychiatrist, as he wanders the rain-slicked streets of New York, hunting for clues to uncover the mystery surrounding his five new patients.
Freelance Writer · May 28, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis review
Arsène Lupin and Sherlock Holmes face off not in a book, but in an adventure game that encompasses all staples of the point-and-click genre, and manages to remain strictly faithful to the source material at the same time.
Martin G · May 28, 2008
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Ys Strategy review
This becomes most apparent in the campaign mode battles, which seem to be aimed at an advanced tutorial rather than the driving force behind Ys Strategy. You’ll constantly switch forces throughout the game, playing as Abel’s allies (and…
Gary Hartley · May 26, 2008
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Grand Theft Auto IV review
This isn’t the GTA I “know and love.” It’s a new GTA, one that I know better and love more dearly.
Mike Suskie · May 22, 2008
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Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive
World Heroes Anthology review
The two main Heroes are SNK’s answer to Street Fighter II’s Ryu and Ken, right down to the fact that the ‘alternate’ choice is the guy in red. Even their moves are rip-offs – a rising uppercut, a spinning attack, and a projectile attack –…
Marc Golding · May 22, 2008
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Staff PC
TrackMania United Forever review
Last month, the TrackMania franchise premiered on Steam with their title ‘TrackMania Nations’; a freeware game that has been often described as a joy filled, causal experience that everyone should try at least once.
Freelance Writer · May 21, 2008
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian review
At first, I stupidly tried to battle everyone. This is a waste of time. Instead, you need to work actively on the current objective, whatever it might be. These can range from destroying siege engines, bashing stone pillars with your club…
Jason Venter · May 20, 2008
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Toy Shop review
While it's true that a lot of games of this type bury you in menus, they at least have other things going on so that you can remain entertained throughout the process or there's a sense of urgency. With Toy Shop, I would frequently set up…
Jason Venter · May 19, 2008
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Golden Horde review
The Golden Horde is an entertaining RTS that may not revolutionise the genre, but certainly enriches it a bit with experience and equipment systems.
Martin G · May 19, 2008
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Staff DS HG exclusive
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword review
With Dragon Sword, Team Ninja has taken a game known for brutal, in-your-face action and made the switch to a control scheme that is far more unconventional and alien to those experienced with Ninja Gaiden. It could have been a disaster –…
Mike Suskie · May 18, 2008
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Staff Wii HG exclusive
Speed Racer: The Videogame review
Speed Racer: The Videogame is fast. Really fast. Early circuits are mellow and you won't have the beefier vehicles available, but that changes quickly enough. Each completed championship yields you another driver with new stats, until…
Jason Venter · May 16, 2008
