August 2010

August 31, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Dead Rising 2: Case Zero

It's not quite a full game or a demo, it's Dead Rising 2: Case Zero. No matter what you call it, Capcom's bite of Dead Rising 2 is a tasty one. With hours of gameplay, loads of weapons and a brand n...
August 30, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Shank

Shank is easily one of the most stylish action games of the year, combining the gameplay of God of War with the gimmick of Comix Zone. Throw in some Kill Bill and you have one of the best action game...
August 25, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Mafia II

Mafia II is exactly what you think it is, an action-packed sandbox game full of mobsters and racial stereotypes. The gameplay is fun, even if the game isn't especially ambitious. Still, it's better ...
August 16, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Even if you're one of those people who has completely written off the Tomb Raider series, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is still worth checking out. The developers have made enough changes to ...
August 10, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Puzzle Quest 2

After two years of nothing but rocky seas, Puzzle Quest 2 manages to right the ship and correct the course. D3's newest Nintendo DS game is everything you could want in a sequel, from improved graphi...
August 09, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Puzzle Quest 2

After two years of nothing but rocky seas, Puzzle Quest 2 manages to right the ship and correct the course. D3's newest Xbox Live Arcade game is everything you could want in a sequel, from improved g...
August 08, 2010 Review - NES

Review: Cobra Triangle

Part R.C. Pro-Am, part Spy Hunter ... all awesome! Cobra Triangle is one of the very best games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. This Rare developed action game is exciting, diverse and full o...
August 08, 2010 Review - NES

Review: Isolated Warrior

You are a man without any friends. You have been left behind to save the planet from an army of slimy aliens. Can you do it? Should you even do it? And why did everybody abandon you?...
August 07, 2010 Review - NES

Review: Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti

Think the TurboGrafx-16 was the first console to house the blood and guts of Splatterhouse? Think again, because Defunct Games is about to look at the very first (and very 8-bit) console Splatte...
August 07, 2010 Review - NES

Review: Mighty Final Fight

What do you get when you shrink one of Capcom's greatest arcade games into an 8-bit action game? If you're Mighty Final Fight, then you are a surprisingly satisfying NES game. Cyril thinks it's...
August 03, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

Nonsensical puzzles, insane characters and pirate-themed punch lines. Yup, it's Monkey Island 2. This Special Edition XBLA release features stunning graphics, improved controls and brand new voice a...
August 03, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Sam & Max - The Devil's Playhouse: They Stole Max's Brain!

This is yet another exciting episode of everybody's favorite freelance policethings. Sam & Max return in the darkest, angriest episode yet! Even if it's not as strong as last month's outing, They St...
August 02, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair is a multiplayer game first and a single-player game second. This is a daring twist on a tried and true franchise, one that may split a lot of gamers. The good news i...