Further Details About Dante’s Inferno
July 7, 2009
How close was I in predicting speculating how EA’s Dante’s Inferno would play out as a video game? I’d say I had the gist, but botched the details. As they say…the devil is in the details. You knew that was coming.
E3 Preview: Tekken 6
June 8, 2009
Platforms: XB360, PS3, PSP
Developer: Namco Bandai
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Release Date: Fall 2009
What Is It?
Tekken 6 continues Namco Bandai’s 3D fighting game series with bigger, more interactive stages, a more involved character customization feature, and a new “rage” system, which gives a character more power when his/her health is low. Tekken 6 also boasts the biggest roster of characters to date, with a total of 42.
E3 Preview: Hannah Montana: Rock Out the Show
June 6, 2009
Platform: PSP
Publisher: Disney Interactive
Developer: Page 44 Studios
Release Date: July 2009
E3 Preview: Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny
June 5, 2009
Platform: PSP
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Developer: Namco (Project Soul)
Release Date: Fall 2009
What Is It?
Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny is a 3D weapons based fighting game. It uses a lot of the features from Soul Calibur IV, including character designs and backgrounds. It introduces two new guest characters. One of them appears to be a 19th century style gentleman named Dampierre. Wearing a top hat and a long handlebar moustache, he wields two short blades. The other is Kratos from Sony’s God of War series.
E3 Preview: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
June 3, 2009
Platform: Wii, PS2, PSP
Publisher: Konami
Developer:Climax Studios
Release Date: Q4 2009
What Is It?
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is not a remake, but a reimagining of the the ground breaking and disturbing original survival horror game. Harry Mason returns as the game’s protagonist, searching the snowy town of Silent Hill for his lost daughter, Cheryl.
Metal Slug Anthology
December 2, 2006
The Metal Slug games have always been a challenge, one not easily accepted by all. These games throw you right into the action and pit you against immeasurable odds, from a rogue militia army to extraterrestrial invaders the Metal Slug squad has taken them all out. This game is hard, sure you can go through free play and beat the game easily but where’s the challenge in that you pansy. For the seasoned gamer, especially the hardcore, this collection calls you, your mom, and your entire family tree out. It’s like going back in time to relive the glory days of unfair odds, ridiculous screen filling barrage attacks, and memorizing the patterns that will save your life.
While the gameplay may appear simple at first, only using a couple of buttons (basically no matter what control setup you prefer) on the control, you quickly realize this isn’t your run of the mill everyday baby game. This game brings it to your door step, kicks you in your special place, and stands there waiting for you to retaliate. Awesome. The main issue with the anthology though is that every game is basically the same thing but with different enemies and locations, and after awhile that can become a bore.
While the gameplay is awesomely old school, unfortunately, the visuals are as well. It’s not the worst of the worst, but if you have a nice TV consider it a visual waste. Play this game on a tube TV and enjoy the old school feel of the event.
While the Metal Slug Anthology may not be the pinnacle of gaming it offers a unique challenge, for those who accept. For the rest this game can be another 2D ‘90s game that pushes you around like a school yard bully. Play or don’t play just know this game is out there and its’ waiting for you to hand over your lunch money.
Graphics: The graphics look decent, I mean they’re no match for the graphical juggernauts we have the privilege to play now-a-days, but for an old school game it wont kill your eyes or leave you wondering what you’re looking at. The visuals get better as the series moves along, and even though MS6 was recently released the graphics are intended to give you a mid-90s look and feel.
Story: Definitely not the games strong point, so if you’re looking for a deep, engaging story look somewhere else.
Gameplay: This is where the game shines, the gameplay is amazing, and if you don’t appreciate the thrill of a challenge this game will kick you on the butt and throw you on the curb. However if you do this game can be rewarding in its’ challenge and execution. The gameplay is simple yet not easily perfected.
Music and Sound FX: You could supply your own soundtrack and not miss a thing.
Game Over: I definitely had a love hate play through with this game. I love to take on a challenge but hate needlessly dying over a bogus hit, on the other hand Jeff loves it and takes it as an affront to his manhood. All I have to say on the matter is Jeff – 1, MSA – 0. Did I mention this game may not be for everyone?
3 out of 5
