As you may have garnered from my previous Go Play reviews, I have not enjoyed entries to the franchise so much. I feel that they have absolutely not gotten better with subsequent attempts, with each one being worse than the last and blatant attempts at robbing the pockets of mindless “family-oriented gamers” everywhere. Then I was offered Go Play City Sports. While it obviously isn’t going to be aggregating any fantastic scores, I did not absolutely abhor my time with it as I have with previous titles such as Lumberjacks.
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Impressions: Go Play City Sports
On October 10, 2009
In Impressions, Wii
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Impressions: Katamari Forever
On October 5, 2009
In Impressions, PlayStation 3
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I’ve followed the Katamari franchise ever since its peculiar debut stateside. With its funky color scheme, acid-trippy soundtrack, and quirky Japanese charm, it’s never failed to captivate me. From the original Katamari Damacy, to the Xbox 360 revival Beautiful Katamari, and now the PlayStation 3 exclusive Katamari Forever, it’s clear to me that I will be a Katamari fan for life. The diminutive Prince has returned once again in a veritable smorgasboard of Katamari goodness in this high-definition, high-style release. Continue Reading →
Impressions: Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures
On October 5, 2009
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I’m staunchly opposed to hunting for sport, so I’d much rather there be video games created to satiate that bizarre hunger of needing to head out into the woods and bag trophy bucks to brag to your overly rich friends about. At the very least, the animals aren’t being needlessly harmed (and often wasted). Unfortunately, I live in a state where hunting is lauded and praised for being some kind of rite of passage, and I know a little bit more than I’d like to thanks to millions of conversations with friends and acquaintances. One thing that I do love are FPSs and any title that involves fragging digital enemies, and Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures goes a little way to entertain that love and combine real sport hunting into a decent hunting sim for those who either echo my sentiments about the hobby or who would rather not get their hands dirty.
Review: Raven Squad
When you take all the zeniths that comprise one particular genre and infuse them with another , you usually have a title on your hand that should enjoy moderate success. However, in order to create a premium sort of product, you must first ensure that the elements you are blending ensure the highest quality. In the case of Raven Squad, touted as a bizarre hybrid of FPS fragging and RTS decision-making, blurring the genre lines is a task best left to more skilled developers.
Impressions: Shorts
On September 18, 2009
In Impressions, Nintendo DS
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How many passable movie tie-in video games have been released, exactly? If I had to wager, I’d say about five total. Five, in all of the history of gaming. With these impossible odds, still I endlessly trudge through the impossibly sadistic world of movie-inspired games. Most recently, I’ve played through Shorts, a DS tie-in from a movie I had not heard of prior to obtaining this game, so a little research was required. Shorts is actually a collection of (you guessed it) short films compiled into one feature-length movie suitable for all-ages, from the creator of Spy Kids, no less. Each yarn is spun around the fact that a mysterious rainbow-colored rock has appeared in one of your average Stepford-esque neighborhoods. Its MO? To grant any wish your heart desires. The film features a rather motley crew whose experiences with the stone intertwine to create a cohesive narrative. Upon further investigation, the film did poorly in theaters and ratings, so right off the bat I was wary of what this strange little game could offer.