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Ravaged
When you’re driving at high speed across Ravaged’s large maps alongside teammates in rocket buggies and machine gun cars, blasting enemies at high speed and reveling in the fireworks of your coordinated destruction, the potential of 2 Dawn Games’ post-apocalyptic online shooter is obvious. Unfortunately the time between such moments...
Dokuro
I’m nearly 80 puzzles into Dokuro, and I’m still having a blast. In fact, it’s been hard to put down. I’m far from being the most talented puzzle gamer around, but Dokuro, no matter how difficult it can be at times, is rarely frustrating. Getting through each puzzle is a...
Code of Princess is a game that I'd love to like more than I do, as it isn't often we get new designs that call back to classic, pioneering genre hybrids like Guardian Heroes. Beyond the winning localization and expert voice acting, though, playing through this adventure just felt lacking...
Dance Central 3 continues to proves Harmonix is one of too-few developers that understands why Kinect can be special. The track list is varied and playful in a way that works with its terrific, tough story mode, and no matter how much time you spend banging your head against tutorial...
Mugen Souls
If you've been reading this review and thinking, “This guy just doesn't 'get' Japan,” I implore you to reconsider -- not for the sake of my reputation, but for the sake of your wallet. This isn't about “anime bias”, nor is it about culture shock. We could all argue until...
If you love Forza 4, this is the perfect companion. If you love cars, this is essential. The school of thought may be that it’s hard to push racing games this late in a generation, but Playground Games hasn’t just moved the needle here. It’s buried it. Ladies and gentlemen, the...
Take the following away from this review if nothing else: The Journey is a legitimately fun game that happens to be played with Kinect…when the hardware works properly. It simply won’t at times, though, and while that shouldn't stop you from giving it a try, it is something you should...
As a licensed product, One Piece: Pirate Warriors passes, and even succeeds. The accuracy with which it apes the look and feel of the show is laudable, and on that strength alone, it probably warrants a purchase from any series fan. Combat-wise, it isn't a lick better or worse than...
XCOM is a great addition to the strategy genre, complete with an engaging campaign full of tension and challenges. The characters grow in satisfying ways, but the tactical game doesn't ever quite give players enough room to make the most of their abilities.
Dishonored
It's a shame that Dishonored's story isn't greater than the sum of its decidedly memorable parts, but its gameplay absolutely is. Each mission is built as an elaborate network of choices for players to explore, and the same can be said for Corvo himself. Each player's selection of powers, perks...
Should you get Worms Revolution? Well, if you’re a lapsed Worms player like myself, then absolutely. It’s the same classic Worms gameplay with (optional) gameplay tweaks and a lovely new coat of paint. If you’re a die-hard fan, then the classes add a new element to multiplayer competition, and make...
Evolution and ambition are only natural for a franchise as old as Resident Evil, as is the need to respect a long-lasting legacy and the fans that have come to appreciate it. But in trying to serve all masters, Resident Evil 6 loses focus and fails to accurately assess which...
