Quickie reviews 001

[martok2112]

I've bought so many games over the last week, I figured I'd give them quickie reviews in one package. Should this type of power buying/gaming continue from my end, this may be my new method of reviewing games, unless one really really stands out.

So, here goes:

VIDEOGAME: CABELLA'S ALASKAN ADVENTURES
DEVELOPER: FUN GAMES
PUBLISHER: ACTIVISION
SYSTEMS: XBOX 360
RATING: T (TEEN for BLOOD and VIOLENCE
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 1

Graphics: 4/5
Sound: 5/5
Control: 4/5
Story: 5/5
Endorphin Factor: 5 /5
Frustration Factor: 3 /5

Scoring system:
Average: 4.3 /5

GAMES IT COULD BE COMPARED TO: CABELLA'S DANGEROUS HUNTS, or any other Cabella's game for that matter.

DETAILS: This doesn't really look like a next-gen title, even though it was developed for a next generation system (Xbox 360). It plays very similarly to any other Cabella's game out there. But this one does seem to have a lot to do in this little package. Taking place in Alaska, you can go hunting, ice fishing, and even dog sledding. I haven't tried the ice fishing or dog sledding yet, but the hunting is just as good as any other Cabella's game out there. You can select your hunter, difficulty, and go out and shoot furry animals. I've only spent a couple of hours with this game, but I enjoy it as much as any other Cabella's based game. Also, with this game (not that it interests me, but it might interest my friend/former roomie) you can get a free one year subscription to Outdoor Life.

BOTTOM LINE: If you are a fan of hunting titles, you can rarely go wrong with any game under Cabella's auspices.


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VIDEOGAME: BULLY
DEVELOPER: ROCKSTAR
PUBLISHER: ROCKSTAR
SYSTEMS: PLAYSTATION 2
RATING: T (TEEN for CRUDE HUMOR, LANGUAGE, SEXUAL THEMES, USE OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO, VIOLENCE)
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 1

Graphics: 4/5
Sound: 5/5
Control: 4/5
Story: 4/5
Endorphin Factor: 3.5/5
Frustration Factor: 3/5

Scoring system:
Average: 4/5

GAMES IT COULD BE COMPARED TO: GRAND THEFT AUTO SERIES

DETAILS: Rockstar has turned out yet another game that could've sparked a lot of controversy, and thanks to the wisdom of one Florida judge, the game has been released...much to the dismay of a self-serving, self-righteous senator who really wanted to put the kibosh on this. Let's get right down to it....this game is a lighter version of any Grand Theft Auto game released out there. The language is raunchy, but not GTA leveled. The violence is strong, but not GTA graphic. The crude humor is what one would expect from a school full of bullies and other academic archetypes at the high-school level. It's fairly open ended, but you still have to do certain things on time, like go to class....unless you can avoid Bulworth Academy's prefects...and they're all over the place. The classes come in the form of mini-games, and passing such classes opens up new opportunities, or perhaps benefits to your character, Jimmy Hopkins. You can choose to be cool to everyone you meet...or be hostile. The fighting system is fairly straightforward, but just robust enough to offer some interesting outcomes. There's nothing in this game that will warp a child's mind (and I still have yet to see evidence that ANY game EVER warped a young mind)....so parents, whilst you might still want to exercise some judicious reasoning on game purchases, you might consider this a viable alternative if your kid is screaming for a Grand Theft Auto game (or any of its clones).

BOTTOM LINE: Pretty fun, and pretty funny.....this game seems to offer hours of mayhem for your mischievous side.



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VIDEOGAME: FAMILY GUY
DEVELOPER: 2K
PUBLISHER: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX
SYSTEMS: PLAYSTATION 2
RATING: M (MATURE for MATURE HUMOR, PARTIAL NUDITY, VIOLENCE)
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 1

Graphics: 4.5/5
Sound: 5/5
Control: 3/5
Story: 4/5
Endorphin Factor: 4/5
Frustration Factor: 3.5/5

Scoring system:
Average: 4/5

GAMES IT COULD BE COMPARED TO: CRASH BANDICOOT

DETAILS: It's a platformer based on the raunch hit TV show (one of my favorite shows, btw). It doesn't do too bad of a job delivering the Family Guy motifs either. The game story was written, and the voices acted out by those of the actual series crew and cast. The cutscenes bring out little chuckles, but most of the laughs come from the gameplay. You can play as Stewie, Peter, or Brian, and each one has their own scenario to play out. The scenarios, are slightly interlinked, but come up in turn. It does look like you are playing with the actual characters in their cartoon form as you jump, shoot, scratch, hide, mind control, etc through the game. I've only spent an hour with this one, but it does look like a lot of fun, especially for fans of the show. Also, true to form to the TV show, there are little cut away scenes (called non-sequiturs) whenever someone has a memory of a past event...but these are interactive, and can bring you benefits if you pass the non-sequitur sequences.

BOTTOM LINE: This game kinda hovers on funny, but doesn't always deliver. Your actual mileage may vary.


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VIDEOGAME: DESTROY ALL HUMANS 2
DEVELOPER: PANDEMIC
PUBLISHER: THQ
SYSTEMS: PLAYSTATION 2
RATING: T (TEEN for CRUDE HUMOR, SEXUAL THEMES, STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE)
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 1 or 2

Graphics: 4.5/5
Sound: 5/5
Control: 3.5/5
Story: 5/5
Endorphin Factor: 5/5
Frustration Factor: 3/5

Scoring system:
Average: 4.3/5

GAMES IT COULD BE COMPARED TO: DESTROY ALL HUMANS, GRAND THEFT AUTO

DETAILS: Cryptosporidium, that smart-alecky, not always bright Furon with the Jack Nicholson-esque voice is back for another wacky adventure of murder, mayhem, and all out carnage. Having been the President of the US for ten years (starting in the 50's), Crypto discovers that his mother ship has been destroyed by the Soviets. His overlord, Orthopox (or just Pox) has survived as a hologram which gives (often acerbic) advice to the stranded alien. Fortunately (after a little repair work) you still have your flying saucer. To unlock other landing zones, you have to find statues of your god, Arkvoodle, who usually lays out very simple tasks for you to appease him. The game world is immense, and you must make your way around it, zapping, abducting, or mind controlling various humans to accomplish your ends. I've gotten some really good laughs out of this game...much what I'd expect from a DAH game. Oh, and this time, it's set in the swingin' sixties....so flower children and squares abound.

BOTTOM LINE: Of the four games I've reviewed, this one's probably been the most fun. If you liked Destroy All Humans, you'll love this game.

[KJ]

Thanks again Martok very informative posts on video games as of late. Yeah you should keep doing it, nice to know somebody takes and invests the time to review games and give a critical informative post on them here for everyone to read up on. Kind wish you would get paid for your efforts and more people took a notice, i use to review films on CA and CF in the past and offer up my reviews on them as well.

*Sigh* to be appreciated eh. :(

Who doesn't play games these days anyways?

Don't have an X-BOX 360 so "CABELLA'S ALASKAN ADVENTURES" ain't gonna grab me. But i'm glad you told me about it. "BULLY" one i've been hearing about. originally it did have a custom menu set up but i'm heard it was removed? friend of mine said if you could, people would create media types they hated just to have them beaten up etc. He then passed out a list of names which was harsh to say the least.

Daniel (Harry Potter) Radcliffe's name was one he thinks people will abuse the most and create in the game? :LOL:

But if Bully has any "button bashing" features i just don't want to know about it though? Mini games sounds like you have to do some 'stupidness' in order to overcome something so minor in order to win and pass levels and gain bonus points and unlock extras etc. And only crap games usually rely on button bashing all the time? I hate it, games have no skill once you have to keep bashing buttons to beat a level?


FAMILY GUY the game! I just want to know one thing?

Does Peter Griffin fight the Chicken guy in any part of the game! :D

DESTROY ALL HUMANS 2. The review sounds like your reviewing that "Larry Magna Cumlord" game Cryptosporidium, that smart-alecky, not always bright Furon with the Jack Nicholson-esque voice .

Hmmmm. probably not my kinda game, but it grabs my attention now cos of your review. So once again chief, thanks!

:thumbsup:

Now if you could go out and buy these PS2 games; Metal Slug 6, King Of Fighters 2002, Superman Returns, Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistance, Devil May Cry 3 Special edition, Final Fantasy XII for one of your fine reviews, it'll be much appreaciated Martok!

;)

KJ

P.S. Go here for many game trailers and discover any title that you'd like to buy in the near future!

http://www.gametrailers.com/

[martok2112]

Thanks again Martok very informative posts on video games as of late. Yeah you should keep doing it, nice to know somebody takes and invests the time to review games and give a critical informative post on them here for everyone to read up on. Kind wish you would get paid for your efforts and more people took a notice, i use to review films on CA and CF in the past and offer up my reviews on them as well.

*Sigh* to be appreciated eh. :(

Who doesn't play games these days anyways?

Don't have an X-BOX 360 so "CABELLA'S ALASKAN ADVENTURES" ain't gonna grab me. But i'm glad you told me about it. "BULLY" one i've been hearing about. originally it did have a custom menu set up but i'm heard it was removed? friend of mine said if you could, people would create media types they hated just to have them beaten up etc. He then passed out a list of names which was harsh to say the least.

Daniel (Harry Potter) Radcliffe's name was one he thinks people will abuse the most and create in the game? :LOL:

But if Bully has any "button bashing" features i just don't want to know about it though? Mini games sounds like you have to do some 'stupidness' in order to overcome something so minor in order to win and pass levels and gain bonus points and unlock extras etc. And only crap games usually rely on button bashing all the time? I hate it, games have no skill once you have to keep bashing buttons to beat a level?


FAMILY GUY the game! I just want to know one thing?

Does Peter Griffin fight the Chicken guy in any part of the game! :D

DESTROY ALL HUMANS 2. The review sounds like your reviewing that "Larry Magna Cumlord" game Cryptosporidium, that smart-alecky, not always bright Furon with the Jack Nicholson-esque voice .

Hmmmm. probably not my kinda game, but it grabs my attention now cos of your review. So once again chief, thanks!

:thumbsup:

Now if you could go out and buy these PS2 games; Metal Slug 6, King Of Fighters 2002, Superman Returns, Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistance, Devil May Cry 3 Special edition, Final Fantasy XII for one of your fine reviews, it'll be much appreaciated Martok!

;)

KJ

P.S. Go here for many game trailers and discover any title that you'd like to buy in the near future!

http://www.gametrailers.com/

Thanks for the kind words, KJ. It is nice to be appreciated. :) heh, if I could make a little money off of videogame reviews, it would make a nice little supplemental income to my singing gig. :D

In the Bully game, there isn't really any customization except for clothing. I haven't seen any naming customizations at all. And who'd want to trash Daniel Radcliffe? The kid is a fine actor, and seems like a really cool guy. I say BULLY to those who would. (and they better not lay a finger on Emma Watson :D ).

In Family Guy, I haven't gotten around to Peter's scenario's yet....but I'd be willing to wager that he might have an encounter with the Chicken dude. :D

I do look to pick up (or at least rent) Final Fantasy XII, and Superman Returns. I have played MGS 3 Subsistence, and I cannot remember, but I may have done a review for it. If not, I will try to get one wrote up shortly.

Devil May Cry series never really got my attention.

King of Fighters....well...I can review the series in just one short breath: "It'll never beat Street Fighter in my humble opinion." :D

Thanks once again, and stay tuned,
Your friendly Video Game Reviewer among the Colonies,
Martok2112

[KJ]

In the Bully game, there isn't really any customization except for clothing. I haven't seen any naming customizations at all. And who'd want to trash Daniel Radcliffe? The kid is a fine actor, and seems like a really cool guy. I say BULLY to those who would.

Hey, those were my friend's comments and not mine. Personally he's o.k. to me at least, and he recent apperence in the TV show extras a few weeks back was hilarious. But he does seem like the blatant obvious target for those who don't like the Potter movies or his acting etc.

King of Fighters....well...I can review the series in just one short breath: "It'll never beat Street Fighter in my humble opinion."

Hey watch it! ;)

Mans gotta branch out from the Street Fighter games and try others if you're a fighting games fan. And you've must see that the KOF's has its own technical skill levels and several sets of storyarcs of their own, to say the least. o.k. the game does have infinite combos i.e. "teef" ('cheap') tactics, but thats to be expected on SNK type games, its the norm by now. But you can't deny that King Of Fighters games have unbelievable "Background" music soundtracks in them (barring the terrible KOF's 2001 music of course) and alot of replay value, and lets face it. There's been after all a KOF's game on-and-on non-stop since 1994?. Same thing about the classy music goes for Devil May Cry 3, Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 and a whole set of classic Sega Saturn games to boot and all.

;) :cool:

Are you planning a Hyper Super Street Fighter 2 15th Anniversary video game review thread? (I wanna see what Martok has planned on that angle? :drool: )

Far as the combos for KOF's goes. The French as well as the Koreans and Japanese seem to be the hardcore best at the moment (just take a look out for any links to their gameplay over at youtube.com?).

But check out this sick combo stuff on their french KOF's site...

http://safi-kof-team.skyblog.com/

And take a look at basic stuff over at Orochinagi.com

http://kingoffighters.planets.gamespy.com/es/

In Family Guy, I haven't gotten around to Peter's scenario's yet....but I'd be willing to wager that he might have an encounter with the Chicken dude. :D

Oh hell yeah, sound great! :LOL:

:cool:

KJ

[martok2112]

Oh, believe me, I loves fighting games. KOF is not a bad game whatsoever. I just prefer Street Fighter over it. :) I also like Tekken. Probably the fighting game I hate the most is Mortal Kombat.

And the WORST fighting game EVER?!....Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi. That game is THE worst. You have to have the patience of Job, and the pulse of a zombie to pull anything off in that game.

I do have Street Fighter's Anniversary Collection. It's alright...but I guess I really liked em when they were on Genesis and Super Nintendo. :) How in the hell does a game like Street Fighter require "loading times" on a Playstation 2?! Or an XBOX for that matter?! :)

The games I've been playing the most right now have been ChromeHounds (360), Cabella's Alaskan Adventure (360), and Destroy All Martians (PS2). :)

[KJ]

How in the hell does a game like Street Fighter require "loading times" on a Playstation 2?!

Agreed!

And why is the 'easy' mode no different than 'ultra hard' setting. love the game cos it hard. but its also make it impossible to practice sometimes and all.

I also agree with you on the Star Wars and Mortal Kombat fighting games. Although Mortal Kombat 2 gets off slightly due to the memories of how packed an arcade was when it first came out.

KJ

[martok2112]

Agreed!

And why is the 'easy' mode no different than 'ultra hard' setting. love the game cos it hard. but its also make it impossible to practice sometimes and all.

I also agree with you on the Star Wars and Mortal Kombat fighting games. Although Mortal Kombat 2 gets off slightly due to the memories of how packed an arcade was when it first came out.

KJ

Indeed. I remember the lines and the crowds that both Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat drew. Those were the days, bro. :)

I used to be a pretty good hand at Street Fighter myself. My favorite characters were Chun Li, Ken, Sagat, and Vega.

I am reminded of a story. I was playing Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting in Charleston, WV....and doing quite well with Chun Li. Until this one guy asked if he could drop a quarter in to fight. I permitted it. This guy wiped the floor with me as he used Ryu. I said: "Good game." and he said nothing, thus taking over the game. I thought....pretty arrogant.



Well, a couple of months later (after I'd been practicing with Ken) he returned, and found me once again at the game. He asked if he could join. I permitted it. This time, I was the victor...and by a longshot too. His friend looked over at him and said: "Wow...someone finally beat you." He said: "Had to happen sometime. Good game." I gratefully acknowledged the salutation, and proceded to beat the game.

Another time, I was using Chun Li, a kid came up, challenged me, and used Ryu. He was pretty good, but I beat him. He says: "Rematch. I bet you're NOTHING without the lightning kick."

I accepted the newly reissued challenge, and beat him again, without using a single lightning kick. I simply asked: "Any questions?"


Until another guy shows up.....and this kid was a real punk. He says: "Oh, I see. You're a technical fighter. I can exploit that." I invited him to join the game. He chose Vega...I stuck with Ken....and proceded to wipe the floor with him! HA HA HA!!

I am sooooo out of practice though now. And most of the time, when I do find Street Fighter in the arcades, the sticks are so worn out that I cannot execute Dragon Punches (Shoryuken) as effectively as I once did.

Ahhh....the good ol' days. :)

[KJ]

I still play both Street Fighter and King Of Fighters and yeah the issue is with the sticks. Good thing if the arcade owners know you, thus the can tell the enginer's whats wrong and they'll fix the sticks for you etc. Gamers do get very pissed if the arcade sticks are messed up, its true it still happens today as i type this on any particular arcade game.

As for stories, heh, i have so many i don't kow where to begin? But yeah i've beaten my fair share of punks and arrogant college and school kids who thought they were so good, only to humiliate them badly and basically earn their respect. Gotta say alot of my friends today, half of them i met more or less in the arcades, besides just meeting the rest of them at college etc.

Alot of friendships developed between games because of Street Fighter 2, Mortal Kombat, King Of Fighters, Virtua Fighter, Tekken, Killer Instinct and several other game titles etc. The true era of real competitive gaming maybe over and most hardcore gamers, who appreaciate the older game systems like SNES, Sega Megadrive (Sega Genesis in the U.S.), Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, PS2, Gamecube and the old arcade classics of yesterday today. Than all these newer less gameplay developed video games of today. We just play out of nostalgia these days, basically. It's probably more rare to see the same style of friendships develop between total strangers over the games of today in the arcades?

Street Fighter's outdone by KOF's to be honest nower days. Anyone can play it, but King Of Fighter's demands skill and tactics. Combos are very, very, damaging and there are "tonnes" of bare unbreakable infinite combos, enough to cause a person to break into tears if they aren't good enough to beat a truly savage KOF's player (This means beware of the French, Korean and Japanese players at KOF's as they are true experts at the game?!) A man needs to play a game where it isn't just, throw a Fireball or Sonic Boom let'em jump and you can 'Dragon Punch' them anyhow!

These days i want to master "Virtua Fighter 4 - Final Tuned" until some arcades import Virtua Fighter 5 over cos its only going to be released in Japan (check the net for news on that article?) King of Fighters 2002 and KOF's 1998. As KOF's 98 will be released next year on the PS2. And basically buy and collect alot of Sega Saturn games cos over here alot of us are getting back into the classic titles on the older video game systems. Thats because originality just like TV programme's and movies just ain't there anymore for games in either the arcade or home console systems.

Even when i decide to get a PS3, i doubt the game list for it that i want, will be high? More sequels for a Playstation system which Sony is mainly critised for? And i'd also want it to play "Blue-Ray Disc" movies on. I'm hoping the PS3 will be backwards compatible for the older PS1 and PS2 games. Otherwsie its another move back for Sony there?

Anyways far as games go. Some of my friends today like to play Guilty Gear XX and its sequels. I hear that title a whole new beast far as combos go?

KJ

[martok2112]

Oy, yeah....those nasty combos. :) I used to get really frustrated with "unbreakables", and I rarely used them myself. I mean, in a real-life fight, I would not let up, especially if it meant my life....but in a game, I do believe in letting the other player try to have fun (unless they were smack talkers...then I'd let 'em have it.) :devil: Otherwise, even in my self-restraint, that doesn't mean I won't try to go for a "perfect" or flawless on their hides. LOL! :devil:

When I played Street Fighter, I started letting up on characters whom I'd dizzied because I started implementing rules from the Street Fighter Role-Playing book. In the book, taking advantage of a dizzied opponent was dishonorable, so I started using that. Most of my friends adapted, but the guy who taught me the game said: "I play to win. If you're dizzy, you're going down." My personal rule didn't rub off on him, and eventually I dropped it altogether and would layeth the smackdown on him whenever his character was dizzied. :D

My friends and I used to get together for Street Fighter slam-bangs at my place, or over at one of theirs. Sega Genesis was my system of choice, since the control on it was much tighter than SNES's. I always used a fighter stick instead of a gamepad. My philosophy was: When I am fighting at home, I am practicing for the arcade. When I am fighting in the arcade, I am practicing for home. Pretty soon, (after some humiliating losses) I was equalling and then surpassing those who taught me the game.

We also had a rule among my circle of friends. If one of us was having a really bad night, and was getting frustrated with the game, the other would go and turn off the console to prevent a major outburst. I used to get really frustrated, especially if I thought that my controller wasn't responding (when I should've been crediting the skills of my friends). I eventually grew out of that....but I have had the console turned off on me a few times for my frustration.

Then again, there was one night where I was playing the guy who taught me the game, and I "perfected" him three times in a row. Now he was getting frustrated, so I had to turn the console off on him....and we watched Star Trek VI instead. :)

As far as I know, VF 5 is supposed to be coming to the PS3 for American release. I've never really had much of an interest in Virtua Fighter games, but perhaps I need to look into 'em a little more. This new game looks gorgeous.

I am so out of practice on Street FIghter now that even on Easy mode, I have a rough time beating even the A.I. (and I bought a fighter stick too).

Must be getting old. :D

Respectfully,
Martok2112

[KJ]

I am so out of practice on Street FIghter now that even on Easy mode, I have a rough time beating even the A.I. (and I bought a fighter stick too).

Must be getting old.

Same thoughts and situation here buddy! :)

5 years ago, i would've smoked the ultra hard level and clocked the game enough times. Now its murder to even get past the first couple of games with any character! Easy mode my ass! Even a friend of mine was surprised at how weird and hard the game was when he came over a few months back at my place for a few hours.

But even when i think of myself as old at playing games, i'm still good enough to get respect from my fellow peers and friends for constantly trying and the will to improve and the need to keep going at anything i attempt. You can kinda laern good qualities from that, never give up!

My philosophy was: When I am fighting at home, I am practicing for the arcade. When I am fighting in the arcade, I am practicing for home.

Neat philosophy, many old timers over here who play video games share that same exact mantra man! :thumbsup:

Those who play either one and not both, can't play games at all. You need to balance them out. And this applies to "shoot'em ups", "RPG's", "Racing Car" games etc. Its all about getting the feel for gameplay in any enviroment and situation and adaptation. Get a feel for a joystick and joypad, stearing wheel, arcade gun rife etc and you'll do well.

And yeah, many folks i know have dropped the rules of playing several fighting games with a certain or particular code. The have a good laugh in arcades was replaced by the whole "gotta win" era a few short years ago. I too have noticed people playing only to win, and unless you play against your friends in the arcades chances are you'll have that arrogant ego to win playing any 2 player game period.

It can be both good and bad depending on your situation and circumstances etc. It does make you a better and more alert gamer at times, but its also another element as to why lasting friendships aren't developed in the arcades anymore between arcade gamers. Excellent gamers whom you'd use to see as first rivals then later friends, no longer exists anymore. Its all about certain cliqs and beating whomever at the game in the most brutal, nasty and humiliating way. And the arcades ain't the same anyways. Punk teenagers playing cheesy 3D games thinking they are better than yesterday's titles in terms of originality? Pleaseeeeeeeeee!

:rolleyes:

As far as I know, VF 5 is supposed to be coming to the PS3 for American release. I've never really had much of an interest in Virtua Fighter games, but perhaps I need to look into 'em a little more. This new game looks gorgeous.

Virtua Fighter was the only game i EVER saw that had grown men after finishing work, come to an arcade and play, EVER! It' popularity dropped a little within recent years but its the game to get and play alright. Tekken might have the popularity nower days. But most arcade gamers who play both, will tell you Virtua Fighter rules in the tactics department period!

Yeah PS3 might be somewhat over expensive when its released, and god knows Sony will try to sell it with some actually great sequel titles at first. But even i've gotta admit, that bad rep its got as a "kid's machine" is starting to sink in? But i'll get it for a few titles on its release like Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots, Devil May Cry 4, and most certainly, Virtua Fighter 5! That and to have a means to play 'Blue-Ray Discs'! and god willing the PS3 is backwards compatible meaning Hyper Street Fighter 2 and all the other good PS2 titles i've got in my collection, can load faster on a upgraded Sony PS machine.

;)

Anyways, as always great talking to ya Martok, looks like we have something in common besides liking for Classic Battlestar Galactica.

Hurry and get back here to give a lowdown on the Marvel Ultimate Alliance Game for all console versions (if you can?). Hell i can't wait and i've already started the download of that game!

:D :D :D

That and i've gotta burn a copy of Justice League Heroes and try that game out and see whats it like before i buy it. Start a new thread and give us the lowdown on MUA chief! Cos i'll wanna read your review of it. And maybe others will finally appreaciate it as well?

Laters

KJ

[martok2112]

Thanks again for the kind words, KJ. :)

Yes, from what I know, the PS3 will be backwards compatible, ALL THE WAY back to PS1. Now that is something! :D That means that Sony will still have THE largest library to play on a system of any console out there. (Then again, Nintendo Wii might ....might be backwards compatible to Game Cube, but there will also be downloads for Classic NES games....first party at first, and maybe third party later.)

Xbox 360's done a cool thing with having downloadable arcade games.....and even has downloadable DOOM. (Will DOOM II soon follow?)

KJ, my bro, tis a great time to be a gamer.

And you're right, I've rarely seen the kind of friendships anymore that form from a good bout at the arcade. Then again, sad as it is to say, arcades are a dying breed, because the consoles are able to crank out titles that bring the arcade experience home (save for those blasted loading times :D ).

I'm sure I'll get down a review of MUA. I still have yet to get Justice League Heroes for PSP (It's got Supergirl :D ), and Star Trek: Tactical Assault for PSP. Beyond that, my only real priority game is Star Trek: Legacy on the 360.

Oh, btw, I've been playing more and more of Destroy All Humans 2! If you (and anyone else here) want a really, really good laugh out of a videogame that allows you to explore your darker side.....you MUST play this game! :) Cryptosporidium has rapidly become one of my favorite videogame characters. :D

Great chatting with you too, KJ! Don't be a stranger. I'll crank more reviews out as I get some games. I am glad you put some stock into my humble reviews. (There are still a few I haven't reviewed.)

BTW, Rule of Rose I can review in a sentence or two. BORING! I was bored in the first 20 minutes, and haven't picked it up since.

Respectfully,
Martok2112