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Batman:
The Rise of Sin Tzu Review (XBox) |
December
7,
2003 |
Batman:
Rise of Sin Tzu is something of a milestone for fans of the super hero;
it marks the first time a Batman character makes his debut in a
videogame, as Ubi Soft gives fans some beat-em up action Batman style.
But while the Dark Knight fares well against the villain Sin Tzu, he
gets a serious beatdown from the arch-nemesis of all videogame comic
heroes: The super-villain known as Monotonous Gameplay.
Click here for the whole
review. |
Max Payne
2 Review (Xbox, PS2) |
Console
gamers had to exercise a little patience when PC gamers were the first
to get their hands on Max Payne 2, but the wait is over. Max is back,
and this time he has company to liven things up a bit. Max is wasting
bad guys and dodging bullets better than ever via the bullet time
ballet, but the high point here is the superbly crafted narrative.
Gamesfirst! editor Shawn Rider
delves the depths of Max Payne 2, and the story begins right here.
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Monster
Truck Madness Review (GBA) |
THQ
is looking to bring a little racing action to your GBA, and Monster
Truck Madness is a surprisingly fun title. Dont look for any
breathtaking innovation, but
if youre looking to fire
up some Monster Trucks kart-racer style, read here first. |
Nosferatu:
The Wrath of Malachi Review (PC) |
Chances
are good that youre a little tired of the sci-fi warrior waxes
alien/demon/mutant FPS routine (but youve saved a space for Halo 2 of
course). Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi looks to add a little fear into
your gaming environment, via creepy visuals, haunting soundtrack, and a
goodly dose of the undead. Whats more, you can sport a musket loader,
cup of holy water, a trusty wooden stake, and more.
If your holiday season needs more
undead, click right here.
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Power
Rangers: Ninja Storm Review (GBA) |
Cant
wait for the next Power Rangers GBA title? Not likely, and to tell you
the truth we have trouble telling them apart anyway. On the upside, if
youre five you probably wont hate it.
Our GBA expert delivers a
lightning fast, ninja-like spinning backfist to the Power Rangers right
here. |
Return of
the King Review (PC, XBox) |
EAs
highly successful The Two Towers drew high praise from gamers for its
cinematic drama and hack and slash action. It wasnt the most innovative
treatment of the Tolkien classic, but it sure was fun to be a part of.
The latest installment, Return of the King, looks to improve on that
success, offering more characters, more cinematic feel, and best of all,
multiplayer co-op. But can more hack and slash satisfy a Lord of the
Rings enthusiast? With a single
click, your quest for knowledge begins right here. |
Scooby
Doo: Mystery Mayhem Review (GBA) |
Sometimes
a well known name is all it takes to sell a game, so not enough work
goes in to the game itself. Enter Scooby Doo: Mystery Mayhem, as Scooby
and the gang try to score as much loot from gamers pockets as they
possibly can--and they would have gotten away with it too, if it hadnt
have been for that pesky reviewer Jason Frank.
Read here to unmask the
mystery of Scooby Doo: Mystery Mayhem. |
The
Temple of Elemental Evil Review (PC) |
With
The Temple of Elemental Evil, developer Trokia Games is looking to take
the Dungeons and Dragons experience back to its roots. Well, its 3.5
edition roots anyway. By giving a faithful recreation to the expansive
D&D rules set, The Temple of Elemental Evil is looking to please those
with a hankering for the Dungeons and Dragons paper and dice
experience--only with less paper and much quicker dice.
But is this adventure worthy of
thy hard won loot? To learn about thy quest for old-school D&D action,
thou must click here now. |
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Viewtiful
Joe Review (PS2) |
November 10,
2003 |
Its
no secret to Gamecube owners that the little cube-that-could needs a few
more top-notch titles on its resume. So lets just get it out of the way
right now and say that Viewtiful Joe rocks. Beautiful graphics and
stunningly fun gamplay are just the beginning to this Capcom title.
Click here to see how 2D
side-scrolling beat-em-ups ought to be done. |
Alter
Echo Review (PS2) |
Its
a crowded field out there, especially for the 3D action genre. Alter
Echo is looking to make its mark with innovative gameplay and a unique
style, but getting the job done well enough to earn Erics respect is a
whole other story. Is it hip enough to please?
Click here to find out.
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Banjo-Kazooie:
Gruntys Revenge Review (GBA) |
Everything
old is new again. That seems to be the motto of late, and thats not
always a bad thing, but it is a risky venture. Banjo-Kazooie: Gruntys
Revenge, is the latest offering in the stellar N64 series of Banjo-Kazooie
and Banjo-Tooiethis time on the GBA. Delivering remarkable gamepaly and
remaining incredible faithful to the old, this is one port that
rockswhile it lasts.
Peek
through the window of the house that Rare built right here. |
Halo
Review (PC) |
Its been a long time since the Xbox
launched with Halo and blew console fans away with its FPS action. PC
gamers now get a shot at the classic, but can even Halo stand up to both
a port to a new system and the unrelenting hammer of father time?
Halo
newbie Chris Galbraith takes on the legend right here. |
Oddworld:
Munchs Oddysee Review (GBA) |
Remember
the Oddworld franchise? Delivering some of the most innovative gameplay
ever, the phenomenal adventures of Abe and Munch are the some of the
high points in videogame history. Unfortunately, this is not one of
those points. You cant even see those high points from here.
Click here for the whole
truth on Oddworld: Munchs Oddysee on the GBA. |
Pro Cast
Sports Fishing Review (XBox) |
Lets
just say youre a huge fan of fishing games, hungering for some angler
action. Lets just say you have an Xbox. Lets just say youre screwed.
Click here to see why Pro
Cast Sports Fishing isnt a keeper. |
Space
Channel 5: Ulala Cosmic Attack
Review (GBA) |
Remember
Space Channel 5, the Dreamcasts booty shaking, universe saving, system
not saving, groove-a-thon? Yeah, thats the one. Well Ulala and her mad
fashion sense are back, and together they are still trying to save the
universe one groove at a time. Only this time Ulala is shaking it on the
GBA. Can the GBA handle Ulalas style, or is this a move that ought not
to be busted? Click here and
youll find out. |
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Tony
Hawk's Underground Review (PS2) |
November
26,
2003 |
In
what has to be one of the most monumental achievements of any
development team, Neversoft takes each installment of the Tony Hawk
series and pushes it. Theres
no resting on your past success here, and we dont see enough of that.
That desire to be bigger and better is evident here, and Tony
Hawks Underground isnt just the next Tony Hawk game; its also
something of a revolution. Click
here to see how the best has evolved into, well, the best.
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Kingdom
Hearts: Chain of Memoris Preview (GBA) |
All
fans of Kingdom Hearts, hearken unto me.
Actually, harken unto Matt as he gives us a preview of Kingdom
Hearts: Chain of Memories for the GBA.
With a little luck it will be enough to hold fans over until
Kingdom Hearts II hits the PS2, and it should be a first rate GBA title
as well. Click here and if
you dig Final Fantasy, Disney, the GBA, or all of the above.
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Mega Man
X7 Review (PS2) |
Another
Mega Man title hits the store shelves.
Ummm, err, well yes I suppose I should say something else....The
Mega Man series has seen better days, and now even the die hard fans are
wondering if our heroic robot is done for.
Mega Man X7 isnt going to quell that talk.
Some new approaches bring a breath of fresh air to the series,
but as for the total package...Click
here and Eric will break it down for you.
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The
Simpsons: Hit and Run Review (PS2, GC) |
The
Simpson family does GTA 3. Well
not exactly, but thats a good place to start.
The witty comedy and beloved characters of televisions greatest
show meet the interactivity and freedom of a living, adventure filled
Springfield. A must have for
all fans and for those looking for the GTA experience minus the
prostitute murdering, The Simpsons: Hit & Run is the real deal. Click
here to roll through Springfield Homer style, and read about what Eric
has dubbed the best clip show that has ever existed.
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Time
Crisis 3 Review (PS2) |
For
a lot of gamers, our love affair with light-gun games began and ended
with Duck Hunt on the NES. Part of the problem-- it wasnt always easy
to find a light-gun even if there were games available for it
(Dreamcast, anyone). Namco
isnt down with that routine, and Time Crisis 3 is their latest title
in the genre. It even comes
packaged with the light-gun for a reasonable price, or without the gun
if you already have it. Is it worth
the investment? Lock and load then click right here to find out.
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Viewtiful
Joe Review (PS2) |
November 10,
2003 |
Its
no secret to Gamecube owners that the little cube-that-could needs a few
more top-notch titles on its resume. So lets just get it out of the way
right now and say that Viewtiful Joe rocks. Beautiful graphics and
stunningly fun gamplay are just the beginning to this Capcom title.
Click here to see how 2D
side-scrolling beat-em-ups ought to be done. |
Alter
Echo Review (PS2) |
Its
a crowded field out there, especially for the 3D action genre. Alter
Echo is looking to make its mark with innovative gameplay and a unique
style, but getting the job done well enough to earn Erics respect is a
whole other story. Is it hip enough to please?
Click here to find out.
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Banjo-Kazooie:
Gruntys Revenge Review (GBA) |
Everything
old is new again. That seems to be the motto of late, and thats not
always a bad thing, but it is a risky venture. Banjo-Kazooie: Gruntys
Revenge, is the latest offering in the stellar N64 series of Banjo-Kazooie
and Banjo-Tooiethis time on the GBA. Delivering remarkable gamepaly and
remaining incredible faithful to the old, this is one port that
rockswhile it lasts.
Peek
through the window of the house that Rare built right here. |
Halo
Review (PC) |
Its been a long time since the Xbox
launched with Halo and blew console fans away with its FPS action. PC
gamers now get a shot at the classic, but can even Halo stand up to both
a port to a new system and the unrelenting hammer of father time?
Halo
newbie Chris Galbraith takes on the legend right here. |
Oddworld:
Munchs Oddysee Review (GBA) |
Remember
the Oddworld franchise? Delivering some of the most innovative gameplay
ever, the phenomenal adventures of Abe and Munch are the some of the
high points in videogame history. Unfortunately, this is not one of
those points. You cant even see those high points from here.
Click here for the whole
truth on Oddworld: Munchs Oddysee on the GBA. |
Pro Cast
Sports Fishing Review (XBox) |
Lets
just say youre a huge fan of fishing games, hungering for some angler
action. Lets just say you have an Xbox. Lets just say youre screwed.
Click here to see why Pro
Cast Sports Fishing isnt a keeper. |
Space
Channel 5: Ulala Cosmic Attack
Review (GBA) |
Remember
Space Channel 5, the Dreamcasts booty shaking, universe saving, system
not saving, groove-a-thon? Yeah, thats the one. Well Ulala and her mad
fashion sense are back, and together they are still trying to save the
universe one groove at a time. Only this time Ulala is shaking it on the
GBA. Can the GBA handle Ulalas style, or is this a move that ought not
to be busted? Click here and
youll find out. |
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Max Payne
2 Review (PC) |
November 1,
2003 |
Want
to make a legend? Heres the recipe: Take your usual action videogame,
add a half pound of cool, two cups of kick ass, and a teaspoon of uber
style. It worked last time, and Rockstars latest, Max Payne 2: The Fall
of Max Payne: A Film Noir Love Story, improves on the origional title in
almost every aspect. Click here
John Woo style for the whole story. |
Star
Wars: Rouge Squadron III: Rebel Strike Review (GC) |
So
you feel like a Jedi, eh? Want to take down a Sith Lord or two? Well you
cant vote till next November, but you can play Star Wars Rouge Squadron
III: Reble Strike right now. With superb Star Wars action and an awesome
co-op mode, its one of the best games out-- especially if you ignore
the parts that suck.. Click
here, or forever walk the path of ignorance. |
Savage:
The Battle for Newerth Review (PC) |
Savage:
The Battle for Newerth, isnt your typical PC title. Essentially a FPS
shooter with A bit of RTS and the occasional tinge of MMORPG, this title
adds a little teamwork to the action routine. The next new thing or an
interesting gimmik? Click
here to find out. |
WWE Raw 2
Review (XBox) |
The
spectacle that is pro-wrestling finds its way to the Xbox via WWE Raw 2.
All the characters are here along with oodles of game options, but does
this title deliver the whole package or go down for the count?
Jeremy tells it like it is
right here. |
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