Staff reviews, page 189

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth review

When protagonist Jack Walters enters the town of Innsmouth and starts poking around, you’re not constantly diving through sleek menus and you’re not looking at things from a distance. You see it all through his protagonist’s eyes, without…

Jason Venter · March 6, 2006

Staff Genesis HG exclusive

Traysia review

I tried to pay attention to the game’s muddled plot and it seemed that much of it revolved around an evil group of wizards trying to take over the world. To back up that theory, as my characters explored different lands, they saw evidence…

Rob Hamilton · March 6, 2006

Staff PlayStation 2

Guitar Hero review

Gene Simmons once sang "God gave rock 'n roll to you", and yay, unto his children the Almighty did deliver. From Jimi Hendrix, to Black Sabbath, and Mega Deth, we've gorged ourselves on the power chord, and snacked on sex and drugs like…

Michael Scott · March 5, 2006

Staff TurboGrafx-16 HG exclusive

Bonk's Adventure review

I don't often randomly boast about particularly sweet things I pull off in video games, but I have to say I had an ear-to-ear grin after utterly destroying one boss with a perfectly-executed chain of attacks. The poor guy never had a…

Rob Hamilton · March 2, 2006

Staff PlayStation 2

WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006 review

Wrestling’s not so much a sport as it is a way of life. I respect that. And I respect Smackdown vs. Raw 2006 because it perfectly emulates.

Zack Little · March 2, 2006

Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

Drakengard review

But none of them stand a chance, and it's a given that a worse-for-wear Caim will limp into his own courtyard, blood flowing freely from his wounds and dripping onto the barren earth floor. A few more troops await their death here but once…

Gary Hartley · February 27, 2006

Staff PC HG exclusive

Dungeon Lords: Collector’s Edition review

You’ll almost be glad when the chirping crickets and hooting owls fall silent, replaced by rustling of leaves or the scraping of claws on stone that pre-empt another battle. It’s fun to explore new portions of the map and watch the blank…

Jason Venter · February 26, 2006

Staff PC HG exclusive

Do You Like Horny Bunnies? 2 review

I should also mention that because Do You Like Horny Bunnies? 2 is a sequel (the ‘2’ in its title should have tipped you off), there’s some fan service. If you played the original, you’ll recognize two of the characters from that game…

Jason Venter · February 26, 2006

Staff PlayStation 2

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams review

It's a return to grace for a series in danger of losing itself, and in a way, reaffirms the belief that only Capcom know how to deliver a solid, third person slash'em up. You can have your 3D Castlevanias and your weak as piss American…

Michael Scott · February 24, 2006

Staff SNES

Shaq-Fu review

If you’ve been playing games and surfing the internet for any considerable length of time, you’ve no doubt come across a review of Shaq Fu that was filled with witty remarks, jabs at Shaq’s bald head, and the unabashed bashing of voodoo…

Zack Little · February 22, 2006

Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

Drakengard 2 review

If Dynasty Warriors wrote the book on manly brawling, then Drakengard 2 filled a library. By game's end, thousands of ogres, undead soldiers, and knights will fall with blood spraying from their broken heads. However! Fans of the first…

Zigfried · February 20, 2006

Staff SNES HG exclusive

Addams Family Values review

Or you'll become befuddled by your umpteenth encounter with one of Addams Family Values' favorite underworld "puzzles" — the games of "Guess Which Teleporter Won't Move You Back Eight Rooms" and "Randomly Push These Switches Until You Do…

Rob Hamilton · February 20, 2006

Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive

The Suffering review

In The Suffering, the abominations you encounter are not mazes to find your way past, but obstacles to be destroyed. Like a 1970s grindhouse flick, you’ll find yourself standing amid piles of bodies, blood drenching every scrap of skin and…

Brian Rowe · February 19, 2006

Staff PlayStation 2

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition review

That’s why Special Edition succeeds as a game and as a re-release: It makes things simple without making them easy. Forget the smooth control system or the sweet level design; I’m talking about the accessibility. How the game offers…

Zack Little · February 16, 2006

Staff Game Boy Color

Monkey Puncher review

Choosing either of the two siblings, Kenta or Sumire, make no difference to the overall aim of the game, which is to raise and train a monkey strong enough to topple the Saru group and freeing your imprisoned family. Handily, you happen to…

Gary Hartley · February 16, 2006

Staff SNES HG exclusive

Final Fantasy III review

Certainly, you can take that route if you wish. Or… you can slow down and have a good time exploring each of the world’s nooks and crannies. There are even optional monster and towers you can defeat for seriously cool rewards. Much of the…

Jason Venter · February 16, 2006

Staff Xbox 360

Call of Duty 2 review

Until now, games based on World War Two have dodged a moral bullet thanks to the various limitations of the hardware supporting them. Arguments regarding the representation of mankind's darkest hour as a form of entertainment have covered…

Michael Scott · February 13, 2006

Staff TurboGrafx-16

Legend of Hero Tonma review

It seemed I was challenged virtually every step of the way in the fifth level's cavern and the sixth stage's castle exterior, assaulted by fireball-spewing statues and an infinite number of knights, bats and other baddies on a non-stop…

Rob Hamilton · February 12, 2006

Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive

GUN review

It's one of those "good but" games. GUN is good, but its Western atmosphere is disappointingly sedate. With yellow ground, brown buildings, and simple textures (why is this on 360?), it's not nearly as visually appealing as Death By…

Zigfried · February 11, 2006

Staff Xbox

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects review

3-D comic battles have something that 2-D just can’t touch. Hiding behinds walls and trucks, dodging and running to stay one step ahead. Cars explode, the pavement cracks, the walls crumble and anyone familiar with comics won’t be…

Zack Little · February 7, 2006