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| Halo Wars |
| It’s hard for me not to enthusiastically recommend Halo Wars to all. I know RTS is not for everyone, but I have never liked the genre very much before now. Something about the ease of play, the near-perfect controls, and the Halo universe makes it seem as if it should be incredibly addictive to anyone. (0 comments) |
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Gameplay |
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Fun |
L. Appeal |
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| 9.0 |
10.0 |
9.5 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
9.8 |
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| Street Fighter 4 |
| With the release of SF4 and MK vs. DC we now have two amazing modern incarnations of the two best fighting series ever created. If you have ever enjoyed Street Fighter in the slightest you absolutely must purchase this latest version. (7 comments) |
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Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
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| 10.0 |
7.5 |
10.0 |
9.5 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
9.4 |
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| GTA4: The Lost And Damned |
| If you enjoyed GTA4 you’d be retarded not to get this expansion. If you’re like me, and didn’t flip out over the original game you should still give it a try. I guess what I’m getting at is unless you hated GTA4, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be playing TLAD. (1 comments) |
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Interface |
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L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 9.5 |
8.5 |
9.0 |
9.5 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
8.5 |
9.1 |
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| F.E.A.R. 2 |
| Even now, as I write this, I find myself strangely drawn back and I want to play the game again. In an odd way, it’s to see Alma again, to try and perceive more about her character that I may have not seen. The story haunts me even now, but not in a horrific way. Not anymore. (4 comments) |
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L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 10.0 |
9.0 |
8.5 |
7.5 |
9.5 |
9.0 |
8.0 |
8.8 |
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| Tomb Raider: Underworld |
| The final word that I’ll say about Underworld is that it seems rushed, but not by a whole lot. I am glad I played through it a 2nd time because I now accept it as a decent conclusion to the story for Legend. Much like Lara, I had to confront my expectations and realize that the end I wanted could never be. (0 comments) |
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Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 9.0 |
10.0 |
5.0 |
7.5 |
5.0 |
8.5 |
10.0 |
7.9 |
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| Left 4 Dead |
| Should you get Left 4 Dead? Yeah, you should. The hype will have you disappointed at first, but explore the Versus mode and you’ll find why everyone’s so excited. (0 comments) |
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Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 7.0 |
8.0 |
9.0 |
7.5 |
9.0 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
8.5 |
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| Prince of Persia |
| Prince of Persia was very close in consideration for Best Artistic Design in 2008 here at Livesprites. I don’t think you can go wrong with this game. (1 comments) |
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Sound |
Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 10.0 |
8.5 |
9.0 |
8.5 |
10.0 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
9.0 |
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| Fable 2 |
| If you liked Fable; Fable 2 is a sure bet. If you were like me and DIDN’T like the first, I think it’s still a really safe bet. This is the game Molyneux promised us the first time around. (1 comments) |
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Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 8.5 |
8.5 |
9.5 |
10.0 |
4.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
8.6 |
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| Mirror's Edge |
| If you played the demo, and you liked what you saw, you are going to love what you get here. Just don’t expect the story to be anything beyond your average video game... (0 comments) |
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Sound |
Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 6.0 |
10.0 |
8.5 |
10.0 |
9.0 |
8.0 |
9.0 |
8.6 |
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| MK vs. DC Universe |
| MK vs. DC is easily in contention for my best-of-2008 pick. The combat is a perfect and solid return to what makes the MK series so great and online play is immaculate. (3 comments) |
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Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 8.0 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
7.5 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
9.2 |
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| Gears of War 2 |
| When you read this review you should notice that I didn’t have a whole lot of negative things to say, and just like a fun action flick Gears of War 2 is a guilty pleasure. Whether single player or multiplayer is your thing, it does not disappoint. (0 comments) |
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Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 8.5 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
7.5 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
9.1 |
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| Fallout 3 |
| I can’t recommend Fallout 3 enough. I am 30 hours into it, have barely started, and my interest has not waned one bit. When you think about how this game is no more expensive than other games with one tenth the playtime it really makes one reconsider where they are spending their gaming dollars. (0 comments) |
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Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 9.5 |
9.5 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
9.2 |
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| Dead Space |
| This is a phenomenal achievement in gaming, of that there is no question. Everything about the title from its graphics to its presentation and sound to its controls is near perfection. I just wish the story was as captivating as the action. (0 comments) |
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Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 10.0 |
10.0 |
9.0 |
8.0 |
9.0 |
9.5 |
9.0 |
9.2 |
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| Pure |
| Pure is decent, but your money is spent better on other things this month. If you love ATV racing then definitely pick this up, but if you’re looking for a generally good gaming experience it's lacking, somehow.. (0 comments) |
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Sound |
Gameplay |
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Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 10.0 |
6.5 |
9.0 |
7.5 |
5.0 |
6.5 |
3.0 |
6.8 |
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| Rock Band 2 |
| It’s a great game if you liked the first, as it cleans up all the little things that should have been done in the first release. Trade away away your old disc (after you’ve transferred the songs) because Rock Band 2 is all you need. (0 comments) |
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Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 7.5 |
10.0 |
9.5 |
7.5 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
9.0 |
8.9 |
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| NHL '09 |
| NHL ’09 is not perfect, but it’s the best hockey game to ever be released. The skill stick controls combined with the new online EA Sports Hockey League make an experience unmatched by any previous sports title. (2 comments) |
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Gameplay |
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Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 7.5 |
10.0 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
8.5 |
9.5 |
10.0 |
9.2 |
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| Madden NFL '09 |
| If simulation is your thing, this is an absolutely phenomenal football game. It’s very rare that I don’t have many suggestions on how to improve a game but other than writing better manuals I got nothing to add. Fantastic achievement in gaming. (0 comments) |
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Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 10.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
8.0 |
8.5 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
9.5 |
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| Tiger Woods PGA Tour '09 |
| All-in-all I very much enjoy playing Tiger Woods 2009, and that’s all that really matters. I think next year’s effort will be much more impressive as they’ll take the core engine from this one and add much needed online features to it. (0 comments) |
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Gameplay |
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Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 5.0 |
7.0 |
9.5 |
8.0 |
9.5 |
9.0 |
8.5 |
8.1 |
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| Too Human |
| It seems impossible to think that you can hate a game so much and then come to love it with a passion, but with "Too Human" that's exactly what happened. This one is worth the time invested. (2 comments) |
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Gameplay |
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Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 9.0 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
9.5 |
6.0 |
9.5 |
9.0 |
8.4 |
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| Castle Crashers |
| This is one that I will return to again and again as time goes on, working on a new character each time. For the cost of the game you really can't get much more bang per buck. (1 comments) |
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Gameplay |
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Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 9.0 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
5.0 |
9.0 |
7.5 |
7.9 |
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| Braid |
| As a puzzler “Braid” is one of the best to come along in a while, if not a little short. As a platformer it also comes into its own right. The best reason to play it, though, is just to have the experience. It won’t take long, but you’ll feel good afterwards, I promise. (0 comments) |
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Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 8.5 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
8.5 |
3.0 |
8.0 |
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| Alone in the Dark |
| This is definitely not a game for everybody, but if you are looking for a fun romp through a Satanic wasteland then this will occupy a weekend or two. (1 comments) |
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Gameplay |
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Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 7.0 |
6.5 |
4.0 |
8.0 |
5.0 |
8.5 |
2.0 |
5.9 |
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| Battlefield: Bad Company |
| "Battlefield: Bad Company" is a pretty fun game, but as a hardcore gamer you will be very annoyed that you spent your money on this title. It lacks polish, it feels rushed, and just doesn't play as well as many of it's competitors do. I would try and get your hands on it for 30 minutes, if possible, just so you can see all the awesome environmental destruction, but that isn't enough to carry this game to a purchase recommendation. (0 comments) |
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Gameplay |
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Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 7.0 |
10.0 |
7.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
4.0 |
6.8 |
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| GRID |
| I can’t recommend GRID enough if you are a racing fan. It is the perfect mix of arcade and simulation racing, allowing the user to customize their experience at every step, and constantly serves up great action both online and off. (2 comments) |
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Sound |
Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 10.0 |
10.0 |
9.5 |
9.0 |
9.5 |
10.0 |
9.0 |
9.6 |
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| Bully: Scholarship Edition |
| If you like sandbox games, “Bully” is a must play and I definitely recommend Scholarship Edition over the original. It controls better, it looks better, and all-around is a better experience. (0 comments) |
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| Graphics |
Sound |
Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 6.5 |
9.0 |
8.5 |
7.5 |
6.0 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
7.4 |
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| Assassin's Creed |
| Clearly I would recommend this game as I think it's the best you'll ever play. Go get it now. (0 comments) |
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| Graphics |
Sound |
Gameplay |
Originality |
Interface |
Fun |
L. Appeal |
Overall |
| 9.5 |
9.0 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
8.5 |
9.4 |
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