Video Games

Loonygames' Pixel Obscura: Blood Music Loonygames' Pixel Obscura: Blood Music- Analyzes Parasite Eve and evaluates the theme of disease as a tool to scare the viewer. Contactmusic.com Contactmusic.com- "A lot of effort has been put in to Onimusha 2 and graphically it is stunning. The style and characters all add to Onimusha brand atmosphere but unfortunately th… ign.com ign.com- "Longer, deeper, and more personal than the original, fans of Warlords, Resident Evil, and the like have their next great adventure right in front of them." Review by Jer… ign ign- "I especially liked the upgrade-able weapons systems, and the way in which different swords worked on varying monsters with stronger or weaker degrees. These things you figur… Contactmusic.com Contactmusic.com- E3 preview and screenshots. Game Revolution Game Revolution- "An extremely solid game. It retains the amazing graphics and fun gameplay of the original and throws in a few new features for good measure." Review by Brian Gee. ign ign- "Aside from this new green soul system, there's been added levels, enemies, and even new super attacks in Genma Onimusha." Preview by Anthony Chau. Game Revolution Game Revolution- "Nightmare Creatures is a fun game that is comically gory. Despite a few frustrating levels and a couple of blocky characters, it's a jolly diversion and a chilli… IGN IGN- "Ultimately, the positives far outweigh the negatives in Nightmare Creatures. It's spooky, challenging, and a hell of a lot of fun." Review by Adam Douglas. [PlayStation] Snackbar Games Snackbar Games- Review by Snowcone. "I have to say that I was immensely impressed with Fatal Frame as a whole." GameSpy GameSpy- Review of Xbox version by Raina Lee. Score: 4/5 ign.com ign.com- "Quite an inventive piece of survival horror, managing to keep the fright up and the frustration down with a few smart design decisions and an abundance of creepy style."… GameSpy.com GameSpy.com- Reviewed by Zach Meston [2/5]. "[It] should have been a campy romp; instead, it's barely more enjoyable than 'Run Like Hell,' with a camera that constantly fights you… IGN IGN- "Dino Crisis 2 is a pure action-packed adventure/shooter that satisfies my urge to bloody my shirt with dinosaur guts, all the while weaving a great story with worthwhile cha… All-Reviews All-Reviews- "The first thing we noticed about Dino Crisis 2 is the improved graphics. Pre-rendered backgrounds are here to stay, as they should be. Still, Resident Evil 3 looks b… IGN IGN- "I can whole-heartedly recommend this game to Dreamcast fans who have never played the game... just don't expect any huge bragging rights over those PlayStation owners." [Dre… Snackbar Games Snackbar Games- "Overall, the game is a decent entertaining hack and slash game. It does get involving at times, but then it becomes very repetitive level after level. ... Try thi… GameSpot UK GameSpot UK- Preview by Greg Kasavin with screen shots. Game Revolution Game Revolution- "With anti-aliased backgrounds (nerdspeak for smooth and seamless), cool shadows and weapon lighting effects, it puts last year's PS2 games to shame." Review by Z… ign ign- "A pure work of art, a stylish, heart-pumping, tour de force of action and pure arcade gameplay that gets better, deeper, and harder as the game progresses. It's an absolute … Condemned: Criminal Origins Condemned: Criminal Origins- Review for Xbox version. Snackbar Games Snackbar Games- "My final take on the game goes like this...If you are short on cash or weary about games that may or may not be totally kick ass, then by all means go rent it. If… Gamer's Hell Gamer's Hell- Reviewed by Dustin Gardner, score: 6.8 out of 10. [Windows] IGN Review IGN Review- [7.8/10] Reviewed by Matt Casamassina. "There is an enjoyable experience to be found underneath all of the body limbs and pools of blood...It delivered a fun little ri… Gamebits Gamebits- "Alone in the Dark is not innovative in its gameplay, but it does offer some thrilling scares and superb lighting effects. Turn off your own lighting and let this new ni… Game Over Online Game Over Online- Reviewed by Carlos McElfish, [52%]. "Basically, what we got here is another case of a movie-to-game conversion gone awry." IGN IGN- Preview. Sliced Gaming Sliced Gaming- Review by Mike Singe, with screen shots. Score: 93% Contact Music Contact Music- "Insomniac have done a fantastic job on Ratchet and Clank, it balances all the various types of combat with standard platforming action while dodging all the pitfal… Snackbar Games Snackbar Games- "To conclude in a very simple way; if you like platform games, have a PS2, a brain, and some time to spare (cause you won’t be able to put it down once you start).… IGN IGN- "And because the game is so beautifully crafted, deep with scenarios, long and filled with various challenges, weapons and gadgets, it's a winner. For platform, action or sim… The Gamers Temple The Gamers Temple- "The game is longer than most platformers, so you'll get plenty of gameplay for your money. There aren't really any impossible puzzles or frustratingly hard are… GameOver GameOver- "Overall, Ratchet and Clank is the kind of game that any gamer would want in their library, whether it's as a holiday present or as a gift to yourself. Revamping the act… Game Revolution Game Revolution- "Delivers a nice diversion for those who like to sit back and solve some quiet puzzles without having to deal with an engrossing story or hectic action." Review b… IGN IGN- "As far as style of gameplay, think "ICO," but without the atmospherics. It's similarly puzzle-intensive, and takes the cooperative aspects of ICO's design to an entirely new… ign.com ign.com- "What Nightcaster 2 pretty much boils down to is you running aimlessly around attempting to kill things, while continuously pushing the continue button." Review by Kaiser… IGN IGN- "The end result is a game that could have been a "Gauntlet Legends" or "Diablo" type action title, but is more methodical and repetitive than it has any right to be." Reviewe… Xbox Exclusive Xbox Exclusive- "If you are looking for a fun fantasy action game with an adventure twist, go out and grab Nightcaster. Be wary though, if you tire of the gameplay, there isn't a … Game Revolution Game Revolution- [Grade: C] Review with screenshots by Dr. Moo. "...this one seems content mired in utter mediocrity." IGN.com IGN.com- [5/10] Review with screenshots by Doug Perry. Offers part ratings. "Such a good idea so clumsily executed that action-RPG fans might almost like it. Might..." Game Vortex Game Vortex- [62%] Review with screenshots by Phil Bordelon. "...is really only for the hardcore fans who want every Might and Magic title released..." Eurogamer Eurogamer- Preview, by Kieron Gillen: "Extremely interesting sounding single-player mixing some of the lessons of Looking Glass and Ion Storm in a really pop, aggressive format wi… Game Over Online Magazine Game Over Online Magazine- [60%] Review with system requirements and screenshots by Phil Soletsky. "I do genuinely hope that this combat system appears in some future, hopefully b… GameSpot GameSpot- [5.5/10] Review with screen shots and system requirements by Steve Smith. Offers link to hints. "...basically inoffensive and even competent at times but offers no compe… IGN.com IGN.com- [3/10] Review of the PlayStation version by Sam Bishop. Offers screen shots, part ratings, and link to game help. "While Crusaders tries to deliver a fun, fast paced expe… IGN.com IGN.com- Preview of the PlayStation version with screen shots by Douglass Perry. "As with many developers, this series is taking on a less complicated face on PlayStation..." Gamer's Hell Gamer's Hell- Review, with screen shots. Score: 8 out of 10. Game Revolution Game Revolution- "Maximo: Ghosts to Glory is a great next-gen trip down memory lane. It looks good and had some fun enemies to trounce. But if you're not from the old school, make… Into Liquid Sky Into Liquid Sky- "It's nice to have a platformer with some challenge and a reason to play it over and over again (especially if you want unlock some of the hidden specials, like g… Contactmusic.com Contactmusic.com- Maximo is a really entertaining 3D platformer with very few rough edges. [8/10]