Meet Dynamite Jack: Part MGS, Part Bomberman
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Ever consider escaping from an underground mine armed with an unlimited supply of bombs while dodging lasers and henchmen?
If the stealthy gameplay of Metal Gear Solid collided with the audacious weapons of Bomberman, you would get Dynamite Jack. In this top-down action adventure game, you play as a former space marine, who was captured during battle and made to work in a mine against his will, until he figured out a way to break out. But that’s only half the battle. You must escape...
Kratos vs. Parappa: Who Will Win in the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale?
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment
We find out which Sony characters will reign supreme when the company’s biggest hitting personalities come out to fight.
The rumours have been circulating for months. What would happen if Sony took a healthy slathering of its iconic PlayStation characters and played them off against each other in a virtual battle to the death? Turns out it’s no longer a pipe dream, with the publisher revealing PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the awkwardly long title that will allow you...
Firefall: Jetpacks in Copacobana
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment
We traverse the first few areas of the Firefall closed beta, and partake in some shooting revelry.
It’s not just the familiar shooter controls and feel, the different perspective choices between third-person and first-person, the cell-shaded aesthetics, and the ability to leap tall bounds with the jetpack that got us really into Red 5’s latest online shooter Firefall. In fact, it’s not even the fact that is still looks polished for a free-to-play title (a common trend with...
Firefall: Jetpacks in Copacabana
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment
We traverse the first few areas of the Firefall closed beta, and partake in some shooting revelry.
It’s not just the familiar shooter controls and feel, the different perspective choices between third-person and first-person, the cell-shaded aesthetics, and the ability to leap tall bounds with the jetpack that got us really into Red 5’s latest online shooter Firefall. In fact, it’s not even the fact that is still looks polished for a free-to-play title (a common trend with...
New platform, same old raccoon? We find out in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Is Sly stealing candy from a baby, or going after Fort Knox in this long-awaited sequel? We find out in our first hands-on play.
Just when you thought it was safe to start leaving your valuables sitting around without fear of them being pilfered, raccoon master thief, Sly Cooper makes his stealthy return to the PlayStation family. Though his latest adventure comes six years since the last game, Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves shipped, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is a direct sequel, being developed...
UEFA Euro 2012 Review
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Mark leads England to football glory in this video review of the UEFA Euro 2012 DLC.
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The Good
New tournament-focused commentary is excellent
Captures the Euro 2012 atmosphere thanks to sharp presentation
Still plays a great game of football.
The Bad
Expedition mode is dull and unrewarding
Adds little to the core FIFA experience.
UK REVIEW–UEFA Euro 2012 marks the first time EA has released a FIFA tournament tie-in as downloadable content. Finally,...
Crysis 3: Welcome to the (Urban) Jungle
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment
We got fun n… games. Also, high-tech archery, swamps.
One of Crysis 3’s sci-fi superguns fires 500 rounds a second. That’d be 30,000 rounds a minute, math fans, if you didn’t have to reload after near enough every squeeze of the trigger. With each squeeze, the Typhoon assault weapon emits a low buzz and minces whatever is standing at the business end of the barrel–making it a sound and logical advance for futuristic weapon design, if not a great feat of imagination...
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP Review
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Carolyn embarks on an epic journey when Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP makes its way to the PC in this video review.
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The Good
Creates a lively and captivating world
Beautiful, offbeat, frequently funny writing
Fantastic soundtrack
Your quest feels personal and moving.
The Bad
Easy to stumble on the solutions to puzzles.
Something in our minds and hearts has always yearned for heroes. From King Arthur to Luke Skywalker, humanity has created...
Botanicula Review
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Mark explores the enchanting world of Botanicula in this video review.
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The Good
Gorgeous visuals that paint an imaginative picture of a hidden world
Clever and challenging puzzles
Endearing characters
Beautiful soundtrack.
The Bad
Not much replay value.
Oh what a joy it would be to see the world like Amanita Design does. There would be no barriers and no wall of cynicism to cloud our imaginations from creating the grandest of adventures out of the...
Confrontation Review
Posted by Game Spot on Apr 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Carolyn uses her wits to overcome her enemies in this video review for Confrontation.
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The Good
Involving tactical combat.
The Bad
Problematic pathfinding
Dull storytelling
Bland visuals
Poor pacing.
A band of foes emerges from the shadows. Taking stock of the situation, you realize you’d quickly be overpowered in a head-on clash. So you freeze the action, giving yourself a moment to think. You order Darius to charge an enemy, catching him unawares...
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