dinofan01's GameSpot Friend's Reviews dinofan01's GameSpot Friend's Reviews dinofan01's GameSpot Friend's Reviews en-us Copyright (c)1995-2013 CBS Interactive. All rights reserved. http://www.gamespot.com 20 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:25 -0700 GameSpot dinofan01's GameSpot Friend's Reviews http://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/shared/promos/misc/gs_logo.gif http://www.gamespot.com 135 40 Sat, 11 May 2013 04:33:39 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for the 3DS... http://www.gamespot.com/luigis-mansion-dark-moon/user-reviews/811202/platform/3ds/ ...and gave it a 9.0!

The first Luigis Mansion was mainly critcised for being to short and being a bit lack in terms of replayability and it was also very easy. Well the sequel Luigis Mansion Dark Moon is a massive improvement.

Story

The game starts where Crystal Shards have been shattered across various mansions. Professor E Gadd notices this and calls back Luigi to help retrieve them.

Gameplay

Luigis Mansion doesn't have a variety of items just your standard Vacuum Cleaner Polergeister 5000 and Torch but things like your torch can be upgraded to have a bit more power to suck ghosts in. You also get something called a Dark Light which lets things that should really be there come back to the area. It is vital because of either doors or wardrobes and sometimes Boos hide in places as well.

There are 6 different themed mansions in the game and that is what the first one lacked. The missions are set out from the word go. You get informed of something wrong in an earlier mission and towards the end find the source of what is causing it such as a boss. The bosses are very well designed and some are really fun and puzzles in themselves but not to hard to figure out.

At the end of each mansion you are ranked on damage,speed,money and are ranked on how well you did but also it is worth replaying the missions not just to get a better rank but to look for jewels in that particular section. The ghosts can make it hard because earlier in the game they are simple to catch but later they might be shielded and the environment can make things tricky as well.

Also throughout each level a bone can be found to resurrect you if you run out of life and also there are little bonus rounds as well.

The game has a multiplayer mode called Scarescraper. One is called Hunter Mode where 4 Luigis work together to get a many ghosts as possible before time runs out. Rush Mode is where you try to reach an exit floor before time runs out and Polterpup mode where Luigis try to catch Polterpups. This adds replay value to the game and makes it feels unlike it's predesscor to have replay value.

Are there any faults with the game. Yes some sections particularly walking on balance beams can be a bit tricky and affect your overall performance in the game. The Polterpups can be a bit of a pain as well and also maybe another slight interference in the game is Professor E Gadd talking to you every 5 minutes at the beginning of the game. Yes if you die you don't get checkpoints but to be honest it's not like each mission is like 2 hours long they are basically up to about 30 to an hour long but that's not a big problem.. Also the Toad sections are annoying but there aren't to many of those missions which is okay.


Presentation

The best looking game on the system at this moment in time. The 3D effects are lovely and with Luigi being a bit of a coward and a bit scared always adds a few laughs to the game. The game has alot of great humor and Luigi really fits this game really well.

Lastability

The main quest about 10 hours possibly but you might play some missions again for a faster time and better rank. As well the multiplayer is fun to and you should get some joy out of it.

Overall Opinion

Luigis Mansion Dark Moon is one of the best games on the system so far with an excellent main quest and the multiplayer being a nice bonus feature. The game should keep you glued to your 3DS for a few weeks. With great humor and impressive graphics Luigi has finally showed he can possibly match his brother high standards. Hope this is the start of many games for the lanky green brother of Marios. A game you should not hesitate in getting for your 3DS. Go buy it now.


Overall Score 9 out 10

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/luigis-mansion-dark-moon/user-reviews/811202/platform/3ds/ Sat, 04 May 2013 06:53:13 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed Resistance: Fall of Man for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/resistance-fall-of-man/user-reviews/810992/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 8.5.

We know Insomniac for making Spyro the Dragon and the Ratchet and Clank series now they have decided to make Resistance that is you hoping to rid the world of the Chimera threat.

Story

You are Nathan Hale sent with your squad mates to help get rid of the Chimera andto find out what they are doing with their intentions are.

Gameplay

The game practically plays like your typical first person shooter with lots of shooting. Your weapons are mainly stuff you would find in certain other games but there are some interesting ones like an Auger that can shoot through walls. Also most of these guns have an alternate fire and can really tip the balance in your favor on the battlefield. As with the Ratchet and Clank games Insomniac has made some awesome firepower to take down the Chimera.


The game does have a mission structure so you don't get lost and mostly it is shooting but you shall at certain points in the game be allowed to drive vehicles to help you get around the area quicker and take down stronger enemies

The game itself lacks in variety it's mainly shooting and cover based gameplay but there are some cool scenes and such. You get certain dialogue and other collectibles along the way. The multiplayer is well as you'd expect a solid experience.


Presentation

For an early PS3 exclusive it looks amazing the attention to detail and even at this early stage in the PS3 era it was a technical marvel.

Lastability

About 10 to 12 hours to beat but there are harder difficulties to play and Skill Points to go for.

Overall Opinion

Resistance Fall of Man is a good title for the PS3 if you find it somewhere on the cheap why not give it a whirl.

Overall Score 8.6

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/resistance-fall-of-man/user-reviews/810992/platform/ps3/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:51:36 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed God of War: Ascension for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/god-of-war-ascension/user-reviews/810510/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 6.0.

This is more of a spin off of how the story of Kratos came to be well you know the person that he is and is basically a prequel and possibly one of the earliest games in the timeline of the saga.

Story

It starts with Kratos being torched but he manages to escape and it sort of like goes back in time to either a few weeks or a couple of months as to how this came to be.

Gameplay

The game itself is your typical God of War beat up enemies take down bosses and a couple of puzzles here and there. Most of the enemies you can just mash the button and defeat them. The bosses while still big don't have that wow factor that certain others in earlier games had.

Some of the powers in the game are also very lacking in creativity it only really powers up your sword to do different abilities. The games puzzles aren't to tricky either to work out and aren't that frequent. It all just feels like they creators just wanted to focus on multiplayer and decided to try a single player that becomes extremely boring halfway through. Also the camera zooms out in some of the battles so you don't really know who you are facing.

Speaking of multiplayer while it was an interesting idea it doesn't really enhance the experience to the player. You can set traps and such but sometimes you can just button mash your way to victory and after a few attempts you will get bored of it. It's not gonna be one of those you come back to unlike other PS3 games that have online.

Presentation

To be honest it doesn't really look to similar to the previous God of War which was amazing to look at by the way. The kills of bosses in the game lack the amazement of previous ones and also Kratos new found personality is lacking.

Lastability

It is about maybe 6 to 8 hours long in terms of the campaign but apart from multiplayer there is no need to play it again.

Overall Opinion

Seems like a bit of a pointless attempt to bring something different to the God of War series. The game is nothing but a cash in on the franchise and feels lightweight compared to other in the series. God of War fans will probably like it but to be honest nothing you haven't seen before and it isn't really that memorable.

Overall Score 6.0

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/god-of-war-ascension/user-reviews/810510/platform/ps3/ Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:39:45 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time/user-reviews/810294/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 7.5.

The last Sly game came out in 2004 on the PS2 and many fans will not remember him because of fellow PS2 platforming kings Jak and Ratchet, Sly was virtually the one that nobody really took much notice of. Well should you take notice of this Sly game.

Story

The story is Sly and co are retired from their jobs until one day they realize pages of the Thieveus Raccoonus are disappearing and that Sly will need the help of his ancestors to overcome the problem.

Gameplay

The game basically has you playing mainly as Sly,Bentley and Murray. Slys gameplay revolves around stealth,combat and wearing disguises. Bentley is like the man with the plan he hacks into computers get valuable information and plotting the teams next move. Murray is basically the heavyweight of the bunch he will lay the smackdown on enemies and even at one point dress up in a certain section. You will also get to play as Slys ancestors once you free them from their imprisonment and also you shall play as Slys love interest Carmelita Fox. They all have different play styles as well to add to the story.

Other than that there are moves that can be purchased by pickpocketing and getting treasures of enemies or returning things to the Safehouse in a timelimit. Also the Clue Bottles which were taken out in Sly 3 are back and can be a bit of a challenge to find and also you can find Sly masks which unlock stuff in the extras menu.

Now are there any faults with the game well yes whilst it might be Slys game you seem to not spend much time playing as him. Bentleys sections are pretty dull espcially the Six Axis sections and Murrays sections aren't much better and also the game still feels to be playing it safe rather than bringing anything new to the table. Also it isn't really that challenging either especially the last boss which is a joke. While the ancestors do have some interesting moves they don't really feel to different to Sly in a way and nothing that Sly couldn't do.


Presentation

The original cast return for Sly 4 and they do a good job again with some funny remarks from Sly at certain times. The game looks very nice and colorful just like the HD collection did but better and it has some nice music for certain areas of the game.

Lastability

About 10 to 12 hours maybe there are Clue Bottles to find and abilties to unlock but not much else. The masks you find in the game don't really add much either.

Overall Opinion

After waiting so long it seems as though Sanzaru played it a little bit to safe with the series and maybe it could have been better. The game really doesn't seem to do anything different than what either 2 or 3 did and fans who have waited for a sequel to number 3 might be disappointed. It's not a bad game it just feels like the game just plays it to safe and doesn't really try to do anything different.

Overall Score 7.5

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time/user-reviews/810294/platform/ps3/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:34:08 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed BioShock Infinite for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/bioshock-infinite/user-reviews/809593/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 10.0!!!

Bioshock 1 was a 2007 game and was praised very highly by players and critics alike but Bioshock 2 came and whilst it was good just didn't have that same effect on us. Well Bioshock Infinite has arrived and boy is it more than worth it's wait.

Story

You are Booker Dewitt sent on a mission to rescue Elizabeth to wipe out all his debts he has owned but as soon as you have saved her the story only has just started.


Gameplay

Bioshock Infinite whilst it does play virtually the same to previous entries in the series it certainly throws in alot of cool new stuff to make it feel fresh. The Elizabeth character being just one will aid you and be able to send things through things known as Tears to help you against foes. She also can pick locks for extra goodies which are hidden behind them,throw you ammunition and even Salt for your Vigors which are similar to Plasmids from previous games. She is also very capable of looking out for herself and is a very good partner to have.

The Vigors just mentioned are basically Plasmids and they are alot of them. One fires like grenades like fire,another can send enemies flying to their dooms and one of them can even possess certain enemies. I won't spoil anymore abilities but you won't be disappointed. You also collect things called Infusion which upgrade either your Health,Shield or Vigor They work very well and to be used they require Salt to use on targets but some abilities won't work on every enemy there will always been one that isn't to effective. Put that with the likes of Shotguns/Machine Guns/RPGS and more weaponry and you have got alot of good stuff in here.

Unlike other Bioshocks this game has more focus on action where hordes of enemies will attack at points and it can get very intense especially when they come to Sky Rails. Speaking of them they are awesome to use and can let you do an executing kill on certain enemies if you land on them and they also provide a quick escape as well.

There is a point in the game where the pace feels to slowdown in the middle but apart from that the gameplay as a whole is just absoultley thrilling.

Presentation

The looks on this game is mindblowing a masterpiece of art in every sense of the world. Is it better than Rapture well that's up for debate but it is certainly amazing scenery just looking at the attention to detail on the city. The characters also deliver amazing performance. At the start of the game Booker and Elizabeth are a bit unsure about each other but as the game progresses an understanding between the characters develop and they grow very close to each other.

Lastability

About 15 to 20 hours possibly if you are looking to find every hidden collectible but you will play it again because it is just so amazing and because of the experience plus of there being higher difficultly levels.

Overall Opinion

Bioshock Infinite is one of those games after you have beat it will go back and say wow. It is an absorbing game with plenty to see and admire. Very likeable characters and a very fasicnating story that grips you to the very end. Bioshock Infinite is just downright one of the best games ever made and if you miss it you only have yourself to blame.

Overall Score 9.8

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/bioshock-infinite/user-reviews/809593/platform/ps3/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:23:41 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed DmC: Devil May Cry for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/dmc-devil-may-cry/user-reviews/809347/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 7.5.

The Devil May Cry games are Hack N Slash and when it first came out it was praised because it's excellent gameplay this latest one is a reboot of the franchise that needed it but has it got enough to worth a purchase.

Story

The story is actually pretty had to follow there is this immortal known as Mundus that killed Dantes parents and he wants revenge.

Gameplay

Well it's your typical really DMC brought to this gen unlike the earlier ones the camera is nice and solid and doesn't become a pain to manage. The game does have plenty of platforming and stuff too.

It has keys which unlocks doors which if you complete a special task gives you a reward at the end. Your currency is by most taking out bad guys to upgrade your gear that you have which can give you some great use against stronger enemies.

The weapons are good like your standard sword and guns but you also get things like spears,a big hammer like thing and the ability to have a stronger punch and you get these throughout the game and some are vital against certain enemies. You also get a thing later in the game called Devils Trigger which stuns enemies and gives you the chance to deal more damage whilst your health meter slowly goes up.

If there is one thing lacking it's puzzles it just seems to be more go forward and take out some bad guys and the combat isn't perfect and sometimes you want to attack an enemy but it targets the wrong one. Another thing is while the bosses are large they don't really take that much to defeat they are fairly easy and you should beat them first time through.

Presentation

The games voice acting is a bit all over the place the new looking Dante is a bit more cocky and some who played recent entries won't like the change that much. The graphics are pretty neat when you go into various areas and the Limbo sort of world as it's known in this game.

Lastability

It's not along game you can beat it in about less than 10 hours and you can always go back and look for stuff you missed but really there isn't much incentive to go back.

Overall Opinion

Devil May Cry might be a reboot but it just feels like the series has stood still. The characters are pretty bland and the combat is virtually the same and whilst some people will like that it won't appeal to everyone.

Overall Opinion 7.4


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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/dmc-devil-may-cry/user-reviews/809347/platform/ps3/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:08:09 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed Dead Space 3 for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/dead-space-3/user-reviews/809240/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 7.0.

When Dead Space came along the series had that bit of fear in the first game something that certain games were missing. Number 2 while it had it's moments missed those and number 3 just totally forgets about what the series is supposed to be.

Story

Well as Issac Clarke yet again there are Markers all across the galaxy that need taking down and you have to put an end to it.

Gameplay

Now this is the biggest fundament change the game has co -op where you can team up with someone via online. While it was a nice interesting feature it takes the thing that Dead Space is about. The fear effect it does run nice and smoothly through online but it wasn't needed really.

Another thing that was introduced was a checkpoint system and to be honest the save feature was a much better idea because one time I got to near the end of chapter 6 then it pushed me all the way back to chapter 5.

Also what the game has is alot of Necomorphs on screen at once but you don't have to worry because you get plenty of ammo laying around in crates and stuff and speaking of new stuff. You can modify your gun to turn it into a heavy piece of equipment which makes you vastly superior to you opponents by sending like Search Bots to look for resources around the area. Also add the beginning in one section you aren't even attacking Necomorphs just these men.

There are some good things to say though the game has got some interesting ideas like you can mix certain bits of materials to get things like Larger Medi KIts or Stasis. The action is just as it was in Dead Space 2 and it adds a few side mission when you play co - op so it gives you a reason to play it.

Presentation

The snow effects at the start of the game are excellent as are the character models as well. It's just sometimes in areas you can hardly see whats coming at you or firing sometimes.

Lastability

You will probably play it through once in single player and once in co - op but after that there really is nothing to go back for.


Overall Opinion

Dead Space 3 isn't a bad game it just feels like the producers tried to throw in co - op to add something new and the Weapon Modifactions while a nice idea can get a bit confusing and take ages to learn, It's not a bad game just not a great game.

Overall Score 7

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/dead-space-3/user-reviews/809240/platform/ps3/ Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:35:35 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil for the PlayStation 2... http://www.gamespot.com/klonoa-2-lunateas-veil/user-reviews/808917/platform/ps2/ ...and gave it a 9.0!

Klonoa 2 is one game that many gamers seem to have passed by whilst the original was ported to the Wii it sequel is head and shoulders above it.

Story

At the start a mysterious is asking for Klonoas help in which he is taken to another world where he befriends a girl called Lolo. Lolo tells him that the four bells in their world need ringing and a fifth one in there world appears to stop such evil from happening.


Gameplay

Klonoas game revolves mainly going from point A to point B it's basically a 2D platformer with 3D backgrounds. You attack enemy by using a Wind Bullet a punch and use them to get extra height and sometimes past certain areas in the game. It's pretty simple but some tasks later in the game do have you using your head a bit with some very clever sections.

You get extra lifes by looking out for Gems and such and also there are various little objects that do other stuff like send you flying sky high to reach the top of a level or use Electricity to get past a certain blocked areas as well as get things like keys and such. Also you get to ride on a board which sends you down icy and watery slides.

If there is anything really wrong with the game it's that it's to short. It can easily be beaten in 6 hours and the bosses basically repeat the same attack pattern when you encounter them but the levels are ice and long and creative.


Overall Opinion

Overall Klonoa 2 is one of those games that anybody can play. It's fun creative and also a joy to play. It doesn't have a steep learning curve. The 2D platforming is a nice change from the 3D platforming and the worlds look nice and colorful. If you love platformers give this a go.

Overall Score 9.0

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/klonoa-2-lunateas-veil/user-reviews/808917/platform/ps2/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:10:48 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed Tomb Raider for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/tomb-raider/user-reviews/808775/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 9.0!

Back before Nathan Drake came along looking for treasures Lara Croft was one of the Playstations biggest icons but recent entries have looked a bit dated but this Tomb Raider is about to change that.

Story

The story starts Lara and her friends along the Endurance when all of a sudden the ship get's hit by a lightening storm and the crew are seperated and stranded on an island call Yamatai. Lara has to find her crew and get off the island but it won't be easy, As Lara finds other survivors on the island they seem to have found one of the crew to be able to awaken the Sun Queen. Your job is to stop that from happening.


Gameplay

Tomb Raider games of the past have revolved heavily on puzzles and whilst there are some in the game they aren't to difficult to figure out. You shall be doing alot of climbing and also alot of shooting. How is the shooting well much better than in previous games and while there is a cover system sometimes it doesn't always keep you alive. You can also use certain obstacles like gas tanks to take down a certain amount of enemies. Also you get a cool new ability known as Survival Instincts which help you locate things such as animals,enemies and key items as well.

As you defeat enemies you will gain experience which will give you chance to learn new abilities and they can be very handy from being able to use a melee weapon or being able to get more Salvage to spend on upgrading your guns. For example for bullets,more damage and even what it can do in terms of shooting, What is also good is you don't get these weapons from the get go you get them as you progress they story and other valuable items like rope to be able to create ziplines,pull enemies of ledges or make certain ledges fall.

LIke say Uncharted it does have some set pieces and they don't dissapoint one bit. Also Tomb Raider gives you optional Tombs to play. The map will tell you if you are near one of them you don't have to do them but it's worth it for the reward. There are also plenty of stuff to collect like GP Caches,Relics and Documents and even some optional challenges which unlock when you start it.

Tomb Raider though does have some flaws though such as well the multiplayer is extremely lackluster and it is so predictable as well. None of the modes feel exciting and to be honest the game really didn't need it.Another is sometimes certain Quick Time Events can surprise you sometimes but it's not to frequent.


Presentation

The game as a whole looks fantastic the island though is the big winner it's massive with lots of cool scenery. Lara Crofts character is excellently because you feel for her character in this game and the emotions and determination as well because this is before she became the Lara Croft whom we all know in the older games. So you really seem to want Lara succeed. Whilst Lara Croft does a very good job the rest of the cast feel a bit one dimension and lack any real personality and emotion.

Lastability

About 12 to 15 hours of the main campaign you might want to check the multiplayer out but it won't keep you hooked but their is replay value in the single player like trying to do all the challenges and get all the collectibles and there's always that incentive to play it on a harder difficultly setting.


Overall Opinion

Tomb Raider is an amazing reboot of a franchise that desperately needed to change. With an excellent single player,lots of collectibles and some fast paced action plus being a very young Lara Croft what more do you need. Whilst it has it's flaws it certainly is a game that revives the franchise and gives it a bright future.

Overall Score 9.0


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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/tomb-raider/user-reviews/808775/platform/ps3/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:20:02 -0700 chocolate1325 reviewed Driver: San Francisco for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/driver-san-francisco/user-reviews/808708/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 8.0.

Driver 1 and 2 were great games but when Driver 3 came out it was awful hoping to challenge the likes of GTA the game had massive problems and is best forgotten. Now Driver San Francisco is hoping to get the series back on track.


Story

Well it is a bit weird really Tanner has been put in a coma after an incident involved going after criminal Jericho. He soon realises when he wakes up he has abilities to switch vehicles on the fly. He is on the hunt for Jericho a criminal who is hoping to use some kind of chemical to destroy San Francisco.

Gameplay


The game as you can guess is a driving game you are given a map on where to go and what to do but to advance the story you will have to complete a certain number of tasks before doing so. This could be from taking someone down in a squad car or a race or some task. Some of the tasks are refreshing and are fun to play sometimes.

As well as those sections you get optional tasks to like do a certain number of tasks in a time limit or drive a certain speed for a number of seconds. It is worth doing these side things because they give you Will Power which lets you buy cars and even Garages and abilities for your car like ramming ability and a bigger boost for your vehicle.

Also in the game you get even abilities to get you across the area quick with the zooming in and zooming out ability throughout the game.

There are also like film like symbols scattered throughout the area which unlock special challenges and one of them is very familiar to those who played the first game.

What are some of the flaws with the game. Well some missions can be a right pain to do and while it's cool at first the novelty of switching vehicles becomes a bit old and makes you wonder if you really need to buy any of the cars in the garages.

Presentation

It looks great San Francisco is a massive area to travel through with loads of bridges and stuff and the cars are pretty cool too. The audio itself isn't to bad either.

Lastability

About 8 to 10 hours of gameplay but after that there really ain't much to go back for and it probably might not be something you will play again in a hurry.

Overall Opinion

Driver San Francisco is a return to form but not gonna frighten the likes of GTA anytime soon. It's a solid game in it's own right but it lacks a lot of things and while still good isn't as good as either the first 2 games on the Playstation. It's worth a playthrough but after you beat it there's really no incentive to go back.

Overall Score 8.0

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/driver-san-francisco/user-reviews/808708/platform/ps3/ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:21:09 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/the-walking-dead-a-telltale-games-series/user-reviews/808585/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 9.5!

The Walking Dead is based off a TV Show and Comics but the game is much different


Story

The game starts out where you take the role of Lee who is on his way to prison but an incident happens where the car crashes and he is on his own. He stumbles upon these creatures that he calls Walkers and hears a little girl called Clementine looking for a mum and dad. Lees job is to protect Clementine at all costs.

Gameplay

The game starts out with just you and Clementine but you shall come across other members in your fight for survival. You sometimes have to make decisions that could affect the outcome of the game.

The game is mainly a point and click game but it does rely sometimes in terms of reflexes as well. Also at the end of each episode a preview of the next one gives you a hint on what to do. There is one thing you should know you can't save everyone in your group.

At the end of each episode the game tells you how you fared with other people across the globe with those massive decisions. If there's one thing that can be annoying it is sometimes things can be pretty hard to spot.

Presentation

This is where the game really shines because alot of these characters have alot of emotion and it can make you feel for them in certain episodes. As the game goes on it makes you think who should I trust and not trust and it also helps that certain characters like Clementine gradually get stronger as the game progresses and become alot more useful. The graphics are breathtaking and it looks like alot of detail went into every area of the game.


Lastability

Say roughly 2 hours for each episode and your looking at about a 10 hour package in total and that's pretty sweet for how much you had to download for it.

Overall Opinion

The Walking Dead has alot of character and a brilliant story that will keep you sucked in till the bitter end. Well Worth playing all the episodes.

Overall Score 9.6


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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/the-walking-dead-a-telltale-games-series/user-reviews/808585/platform/ps3/ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:00:17 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed Sleeping Dogs for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/sleeping-dogs/user-reviews/808584/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 9.0!

Story

The story is Wei Shen has been hired as an undercover cop and also part of a gang to take down rival gangs in the streets.

Gameplay

The game plays superbly the combat feels fresh and doesn't feel like a button masher because there will be times when you need to be able to dodge and if you collect certain objects through the game you can learn new abilities. Some missions are high speed chases,some are races which become available across the the world once your done and some areas are protected by rival gangs which you have to sort of report back to via your monitor in your house to arrest them.

The game has a good cover system and some very clever use when using guns because you can sort of do a leap over an obstacle to slow down the enemies fire giving you a chance to strike with a few shots. The main enjoyment is throwing enemies into stuff like shafts,dustbins or into a fishing tank or even fish. themselves.

As well as doing main missions there are side missions that affect your face meter and that helps from either getting cars,cloths and stuff. Also keep on the look out for glowing shrines that upgrade your health after a certain number has been collected and lock boxes which have money or items in them.

Are there any flaws well yes sometimes trying to face a horde of enemies to get a sensor camera can be a pain and also it is a bit easy to damage peoples vehicles make the game a bit easy.

Presentation

The music feels like it belongs in the game and it can relate to how the character looks and what area of the world he is from and the graphics look superb too especially when you get those cool finishes in the game.

Lastability

About 20 hours for the main campaign but for extras maybe about another 5 hours.

Overall Opinion

Sleeping Dogs is a brilliant sandbox game that has good combat and a very good inspiration for where the area in the game is. Plus alot of things to see do and find make a game worth having.

Overall Score 9.1

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/sleeping-dogs/user-reviews/808584/platform/ps3/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:37:47 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the PlayStation 2... http://www.gamespot.com/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/user-reviews/806059/platform/ps2/ ...and gave it a 9.5!

GTA San Andreas was the third GTA game released on the PS2 era and was without doubt one of the main sellers for the console.

Unlike previous entries before it San Andreas gave you a full customisable character that you could upgrade his skills for vehicles, weapons, combat and more. Also you earned respect throughout the city for doing missions and such. You could also eat to keep up your characters weight and strength and you could also buy outfits and your own hairstyle for the game through visiting shops and barber shops and even customise your car at a mechanical garage.

The ability to swim was also a big bonus because unlike previous entries if you fell in the water you drowned and had to start from the hospital again because of injury. The missions were also very vareid as you expect, chase missions,timed missions,taking out enemies,racing and plenty more stuff to do in this massive game.

Some cons are the fact that driving certain vehicles when hitting something can send you way off track and some missions you will have to play a couple of times before you finally beat them and also some missions can't be accessed until a certain time which is a bit of a pain.

San Andreas is a huge game with some solid music and some solid graphics on the PS2. It had day and night cycles like the others which add to the game.

The game is massive you will most likely see most of San Andreas in your playthrough but some things you will miss but you will probably want to see everything because the world is so huge.

Overall GTA San Andreas is the best GTA game ever and one of the defining games on the PS2, Lots to see and do and it is alot of fun as well.

Overall Score 9.5

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/user-reviews/806059/platform/ps2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:52:32 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed Mafia II for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/mafia-ii/user-reviews/805675/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 7.5.

Mafia 2 is the sequel to Mafia which was in the PS2 era of games and it makes a return in full 3D so how is the transition.

Story

You take the role of Vito who is retelling the story of how he became a part of the mob. As years go by the story gets more interesting as you rise through the ranks.

Gameplay

Mafia 2 is a sandbox game like GTA and you have to follow a certain marker to a certain location but unlike games like GTA and Red Dead Redemption the game seems to lack side missions it's more of getting from ne area to another and also unlike GTA it is hard to tell if you are on the right floor to the goal you are supposed to go to.

The combat is pretty basic you can punch and counter with combos and later you get to shoot guns at enemies and also has a bit of stealth at times. Sometimes though the game can get a bit hard and frustrating at points. You also have the ability to steal cars by smashing into them to open them or lockpick the car to get inside. The police shall be onto you the majority of the time and in typical fashion you can rob shops and other stuff that the mob do.

The driving can be fiddly because sometimes you are skidding and it can be hard to stop it sometimes. It's understandable at the beginning of the game because of the snow but not when it's nice and sunny. Also the police will chase you if you go to fast,drive dangerously,steal cars or rob places.

Presentation

A game that is set in between the 40s and 50s it has music from that era and the cars look well designed and the clothing on people seems to fit time this game was supposed to be set which is indeed a nice feature. Some of the voice acting is top quality with some outstanding performances.

Lastability

As mentioned before the game isn't that long which is a massive shame because it has a good story it just seems over far to quickly.

Overall Opinion

Mafia 2 is probably a game you will play once and may never play again but it is a solid game. It captures the essence of the mob and what it's like to be in that group but it just lacks in content in terms of stuff to do. It seems like you are moving from 1 mission to the next. Also the gameplay isn't perfect but it's worth it just to play through it for the story because it has an excellent story. Worth a look but not a must have.

Overall Score 7.5

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/mafia-ii/user-reviews/805675/platform/ps3/ Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:01:03 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed Need for Speed: Most Wanted - A Criterion Game for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/need-for-speed-most-wanted-a-criterion-game/user-reviews/805153/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 9.0!

After last years dissapointing Need For Speed The Run the developers have given fans alot of fast paced driving and stuff and I tell you if you love Burnout Paradise then this is right up your street.


Gameplay

The whole point of Need For Speed Most Wanted is to enter races,smash billboards avoid cops and wreck other peoples vehicles at full speed. You a car to begin with but as you burn through the city you will unlock and find new cars and also by competing in races better mods for your car which include Nitrous which is like a turbo that makes you go faster.

You get SP as you complete races,stunts or slam into vehicles, billboards and win races and other stuff. You don't just enter races you can end up getting pursued by squad cars and also braking a certain average speed limits. When being chased by Squad Cars they will sometimes use a Roadblock to slow you down or put down Stingers to damage your wheels and handling. You will see how your friends have done online against you for all sorts of things like speed through speed cameras,distance from a jump and all sorts of other things too.

As you rack up SP most wanted events become unlocked where you have to race a rival car beat it and then chase it down so you can add it to your roster of cars. There's also a multiplayer mode where there is a certain number of player and so many different events. So this game has plenty of replayability.

This game might not be for everyone because some will say it's to different to Burnout Paradise and also some may not like overworld driving games.

Presentation

The cars and the areas are very nice the sirens on squad cars are all very good and there are Billboards of different developers littered throughout the massive overworld.

Lastability

A massive amount to do as well as multiplayer and plenty of events and obstacles and cars to get for you when you are climbing the Most Wanted ladder.

Overall Opinion

Need For Speed Most Wanted resembles Burnout Paradise alot because that is actually a good thing. It can be extremely addictive and have you roaming around the city for ages looking for new stuff. The game has plenty to offer and if you are a fan of racing games then this is right up your street.

Overall Score 9.0

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/need-for-speed-most-wanted-a-criterion-game/user-reviews/805153/platform/ps3/ Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:11:00 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed Paper Mario: Sticker Star for the 3DS... http://www.gamespot.com/paper-mario-sticker-star/user-reviews/804523/platform/3ds/ ...and gave it a 6.5.

When I first heard about this game on the 3DS I thought a game that has massive potential to deliver because of the overall structure of the series with the paper aspect and the 3D effect but to be honest it hard adds anything.

Story

There are theser Royal Stickers scattered around about 6 worlds and Mario has to collect theme all and stop Bowser and find again. Hardly original in Mario terms.

Gameplay

Unlike previous entries in the series the game has an overworld structure similar to like Super Mario World and whilst it does become easy to travel it can make the game maybe a bit on the easy side because stickers will return if you got them before. There are numerous stickers from like Scissors to Fireflowers to Hammers and various stuff. Also at the end of each act there is a mini boss and at the end of the world there's a main boss which has massive amounts of HP. These battles can be a pain espically if you don't have stickers that fill more than one slot because they do alot of damage.

Another key fact is that unlike the other games you have no partner to help you in battle because in the predesscors they helped with plenty of puzzles and also possessed some very useful attacks. Another thing is after each battle you don't don't get Star Points like you did in the first 2 games in the series. Your HP does go up for a while but the game seems to be more focused on the Stickers. Some of them are cool ideas but after about a few battles your gonna grow tired of them.

Presentation

The game as always looks amazing the characters look as you'd expect and the music has always been memorable from the Mario series but this one lacks the brilliance of songs from recent entries in the series. Also the series does seem to lack the humor or prior entries in the series.

Lastability

About a 15 to 20 hour game but to be honest it's not one of those games you'll come back to.


Overall Opinion

Paper Mario Sticker Star had massive potential to be a smash hit on the 3DS but it is a big dissapointment. The stickers are a nice idea but they also hurt the game at the same time. The combat isn't that interesting and you will be wondering for somne battles why should I fight the enemy. A massive letdown considering previous entries in the series.

Overall Opinion 6.5

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/paper-mario-sticker-star/user-reviews/804523/platform/3ds/ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:21:50 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault/user-reviews/804144/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 5.0.

After Ratchet All 4 One experimented with 4 player co - op online which left fans annoyed because it didn't have the fast paced gameplay of the main ones many were hoping this game Full Frontal Assault would but sadly it doesn't

Story

Well the galaxy is under threat from someone unknown that our heroes have faced in the past and it's their job to stop him taking over the galaxy.

Gameplay

The gameplay is your typical Ratchet and Clank but new features include Tower Defense Mode and Assaulting the enemies bases in most places and taking it yourself and protecting you own base hardly what many fans in the series would have wanted.

Also the series hasn't really brought any new guns to the table you haven't seen before you can activate them as weapons to protect your base as well as employ mines to help you even more but there isn't really much fast paced action here and it could be a pain playing it through by yourself. Playing it with friends or via online makes the game better but the series really needs to stop this online co - op and stick to what they are good at. The game plays alright but it just isn't the Ratchet and Clank we know and love.

Presentation

The series as ever looks nice and gorgeous like your playing a Pixar like game. The voice acting and humor have always been very good, It hasn't really wrong with it in terms of looks the series has always had good humor and quality graphics.

Lastability

About 3 or 4 hours and you probably won't play it again.

Overall Opinion

Ratchet and Clank Full Frontal Assault isn't a horrible game it's just not what you want to be doing in a Ratchet and Clank game and with certain weapons returning have Insomniac ran out of ideas in the weapons department. Tower Defense and most of the mission structure hurt it badly. Playing it alone you will be bored pretty soon but with friends it might be a bit of fun but it's been over 3 years since we had the last main Ratchet and Clank game and I think we need another one because this just isn't that fun.

Overall Score 5

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault/user-reviews/804144/platform/ps3/ Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:23:30 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time for the PlayStation 2... http://www.gamespot.com/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time/user-reviews/804107/platform/ps2/ ...and gave it a 9.0!

This is the first part of a trilogy on the consoles PS2,Gamecube and XBox of the Prince of Persia series having not heard from it in ages so what does the Prince bring to the table.



The story is the Prince travels to Azad looking for key artifacts the Dagger and an Hourglass but when he is required to use the hourglass to locate a treasure the result ends in disaster turning most of the civilians into zombie like creatures all apart from the Prince,Farah and the vizier. So the Prince has to use the Sands of Time to help him restore order and wrong the mistake that was made with the hourglass.


One of the games strong points is the ability to traverse across a wall while running on it and also jumping off a wall while running off it. This can lead to solving many of the games well designed puzzles and lead to great platforming elements into the game.

The game has many save slots and will show you a memory of what the next area will be like and whats expected. In terms of abilities you can Wall Jump from side to side,Rewind time where there is a marker in the top left telling you how much sand you have and you an extent the amount of slots by collecting certain types of Sand in the game. This can help if you fall down from somewhere or get hit by an enemy. Also you can climb up things and also swing from certain bits of structure to reach a certain place.

For some part of the game you do have an AI controlled sidekick in the form of Farah but she isn't to much trouble and adds to the puzzle aspect and helps you a little in battle. Speaking of the combat it is possibly the games weakest area in terms of gameplay. There's not really any combos only really a few methods of attack like freezing an enemy with the Hourglass,doding and attacking from the rear and a few other and it is a bit of a pain sometimes when loads of enemies are attacking you and you have to deal the finishing blow. Sometimes there is loads of enemies in a certain section you don't know when they are gonna stop.

Another issue can be the camera from time to time it can make it a bit difficult to see what area you have to jump to sometimes but if you use the the L2 or R2 triggers it adjusts it so you can see what platform your trying to get to.


The game is about a good 10 to 12 hours long but there are extras to check out.

Overall the game is a great return for the series. The Sands of Time has a very good feel to it with great puzzles and interesting ideas. A true gem of a game if a bit frustrating and difficult at certain times,

Overall Score 9

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time/user-reviews/804107/platform/ps2/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:27:09 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed/user-reviews/803798/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 9.0!

The first Sonic and SEGA All Star racer was a surprising good game and Sumo Digital decided to make a sequel is it any good you bet it is.

Characters

You get to play as most of the SEGA cast including Sonic,Tails,Ulala,Beat,Mee and many others plus you get bonus DLC to play as Metal Sonic as well. There are loads of characters but you need to unlock them first.

Game Modes

You get loads of modes like World Tour which lets you take on a series of challeneges like Drifting to beating a personal time to Vs people to destroying a tank and it has a certain requirement when you play it on a certain difficultly level. There's Grand Prix with over 20 curcuits in total 4 return from the first game in there own Grand Prix the other 16 are new but there are also some downloadable tracks.

There's also Time Attack where you race for a fast time and record it against other players online. Yes there is also online and it is improved over the last game. Whilst you don't get the freedom out of all the tracks there are 3 you can from and you race on that online and the game supports 10 player online VS and Battle Mode. The game runs pretty smoothly online but there have been situations on a certain track where there has been problems.

Gameplay


The gameplay has not really changed that much the game still feels smooth and easy to play. Drifting isn't to hard but what is a nice change is to decide what setup you want in certain events. These range from Balance,Speed,Handling,Boost which effect you in certain races so pick the best setup for a race track espically when it comes to online.

The circuits are brilliant one lap you could be driving the next lap or halfway round you could be in flight or in a boat. Doing tricks gives you a certain burst of speed if done correctly. There are plenty of power ups and none of them feeel overpowered. You have Rocket which can be fired at opponent
,Boost which gives you a Boost,Hot Rod gives you a temporarily boost but if you don't use the Detonator you will lose time. Ice which can freeze your opponents, a Twister which sends your rivals driving backwards and messing up their controls. A swarm leads a swarm of Buzz Bombers home in on the leaders and take them out but unlike the Blue Shell in Mario Kart it can easily be dodged.

The All Star this time also doesn't feel like a Bullet Bill rip off. Each character has there own which gives them attack which some having good range. The AI isn't bad but sometimes they catch up and sometimes you wonder how they did sometimes so using items and shortcuts is vital espically on the higher difficulties.


Presentation

The music is a mix of all sorts from the SEGA universe and thank god that annoying commentator from the last game isn't commentating. This guy doesn't seem as annoying but he's not perfect.

Lastability

Playing with friends and online will certainly keep you coming back plus there's online as well. The World Tour is also a very good feature for this game with it's different type of tasks.


Overall Opinion

A fantastic racer and one of the best you could play. It's fun,addictive and not that difficult to get into. The curcuit design is the big winner with how it changes over the course of certain laps and the boats and Flying machines don't slow the game down at all. A fun fast racer that finally manages to challenge the likes of the Mario Kart games. With lots to do you'd be missing out on a an amazing title.

Overall Score 9

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]]> http://www.gamespot.com/sonic-and-all-stars-racing-transformed/user-reviews/803798/platform/ps3/ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:11:49 -0800 chocolate1325 reviewed Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One for the PlayStation 3... http://www.gamespot.com/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one/user-reviews/803433/platform/ps3/ ...and gave it a 6.0.

The Ratchet and Clank games were all single player games and with this new entry hoping to shape things up the series certain should not be going in this direction.

Story

Ratchet,Clank,Qwark and Nefarious are captured and freed by some unknown character and must escape the factory and do with the mastermind behind this whole plot. Not really much of a plot because of it being 4 player co - op.

Gameplay

You can play as any of the 4 characters listed above but alone the game feels slow and you don't get as many bolts as you do when your playing with friends via co - op online or local co - op. It's like the more players you have the more fun it can be but everytime someone joins a game it has to restart from the last checkpoint and that can be a right pain.

When you are in co - op you can do some sort of special attack if you keep shooting at the enemy therefore dealing more damage you can do it with any weapon. The weapons though don't feel as good as they use to because before in say Tools of Destruction they were good ideas whereas these in this game feel like a rehashed weapon but under a different name and while they can be upgraded through money you would much rather upgrade them via keeping hordes of enemies.

It does have some clever ideas where you have to use teamwork to work out a puzzle but it mainly either requires smashing things or using your Suck Cannon to pull someone over to an unreachable platform.

Presentation

In my opinion I don't think it looks as good as either Tools of Destruction or A Crack in Time but the voice acting is good and their are some fun cinematics in the game.

Lastability

The game lasts about 5 hours maybe less but you will unlike play it again unlike others you have replayed again and again in the series.


Overall Opinion

An idea that many felt was the wrong move and it certainly shows. It lacks the craziness of the previous entries and the fast paced action. Not a full priced game maybe a rental or worth a look if you are a subscriber to Playstation Plus but other than that if you want a proper Rathet and Clank game look for A Crack in Time or Tools of Destruction. Whilst this game can be fun on co - op alone it can be a right drag to finish.

Overall Score 6.0

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