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Old 05-31-2006
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This is MY opinions on these games do not make comments arguing on of my views.

Perfect Dark Zero

GamePlay

For the most part the game handles very well. When you first start out it may take a little while to get the hand of the controls but once you get used to them it is very easy. All the guns feature not only regular fire but a secondary fire(most of which are very creative), which adds more ways to kill your opponents. As well only being able to carry a certain amount of guns adds stratagy to the game and allows for many interesting combinations of guns. The new roll feature also add a twist to the game allowing you to escape from situations and dodge fire. Also the gadgets return and are used very well. In both campaign and multiplayer the gadgets can be used. All in all the gamplay of PDZ holds up well in both campaign and multiplayer, providing for a great experience.

Campaign

The story of perfect dark is at the most weak, however the features added to the game highly make up for it. Beign able to not only play split screen co-op, but also co-op over live add for a lot of fun and replay value. The co-op is not your traditional co-op either. Instead of just having both players run through the map together, player two is placed somewhere else on the map, making teamwork that much more important. Also as you play through the campaign yo will unlock more and more guns which also add replay value to the game.
Overall the campaign is good alone but even better with two. Weak story but everything else makes up for it.

Graphics

This is the reason you buy this game. The graphics of perfect dark are absolutly amazing. Playing on regular tvs the graphics are great but taking it to the H.D level blew me away. Not only are the graphics great but also the sound is very well done. Each gun has its own unique sound and each is done perfectly. The explosions and cut scenes are amazing. In conclusion, if you but this game go out of your way to play it on HD it is amazing, if you cant you will stil be amazed by how well the graphics are.

Multiplayer

The best part of the game. So many different gametypes and each is great. Every gametype brings out a different skill, whether it be stealth, assault or anything else. Customizations are great as well with many different guns to chose from. As well there are bots with differnt skill levels so you can practice when there is no one else. Imo nothing is better than playing this game online with a lot of people. With so many guns and different gametypes you will never have and excuse for being bored while playing. Multiplayer is definitly one of the best features of this game and it ranks up their as the most fun.

Over all score

All in all PDZ hold its own. With great graphics and sound, a pretty decent story line, and amazing multiplayer I reccommend this game to anyone with a 360.
9/10

Elder Scrolls IV OBLIVION

Gameplay
Oblivion is not your traditional rpg, the series has always been about the first person view and oblivion does it the best out of them all. The game itself is amazing. There are a lot of differnt fields of expertice to choose from. You can be anything from a mage to a thief, the possibilities are endless. There are a wide varity of skills that grow according to what type of character you are. If you are a thief obviously your sneak skill will be most important. The combat system is also another plus. There are so many different ways to approach a battle which offers variety and with there being so many different ways to play the game the replay value scores a 10.

Campaign/Quests

There is no real campaign to oblivion but rather a main questline. The story is something differnet and follows its way into parts of the game beyond just the main quest. The main quest does not take too long to beat no never did i say it was short. It may be a little repetative but it is fun nonetheless. The reason that oblivion is so great however is because of the almost unlimited number of quests there are. Within the game there are guilds of many different trades: Thieves, mages, fighters, and the Dark Brotherhood(assassin). Each guild focuses on different skills and helps to develop the character. There are over 200 quests to choose from in the game so there will almost always be something to do.

Graphics

The graphics of oblivion are absolutly amazing. Watching the sun set in the game almost looks real. The seasons change and the weather accordingly. Every part of the enviroment is detailed and the characters are as well. The dungeons look fantastic and the creatures the swell in them do as well. Here is a video just to show how great these graphics are.


Overall Score

My favorite game for the 360 to date. If you own a 360 you have no excuse for not having this game
9.5/10

GRAW

Campaign

Probably the best part of the the game is the campaign. The story is interesting and the levels are great. You will see a variety of different situations during the game in which you will need different guns and skills to proceed. Another great feature is the use of your "team". Although their A.I is poor it is still fun to move them around and have them give support. There are many epic battles that go one during the game and the thing that is great about Graw is that it throws you in the middle of them and actually makes you feel like you are fighting. The campaign may be difficult at times but it is fun and rewarding.

Gameplay

The gameplay of graw was something new for me. NEver had I played a video game where you died in 3 shots or less. This feature adds to the realism of the experience, drawing you into the game and making you feel like an actual solider. There is a wide variety of guns with many differnet means of shooting. For the most part this is a slow paced game that requires skill and patience. If you are a shoot first ask questions later type person this game is not for you. No other game really compares to graw in the sense of making it an experience and that earns the game some points.

Multiplayer

The game offers a unique multiplayer experience that is very fun at times. Although i did not love the multiplayer i felt that it had some good features. Fist of all the deatails that went into each level are great. The levels are all very well made and offer different experiences. The only down side to the multiplayer is the there is a lot of spawn killing. Because there are fixed spawns people tend to camp just far away back as not to be seen but close enough to kill you when you spawn. Again another problem i had with the game is that you die to quickly. Altough many people may find that fun and challanging i do not.

Graphics

The graphics of graw are great. The detail of each character is very well done as well as the enviroments you are in. The cut scences are top notch and just the over all look of the game is fantastic. The graphics really stand out in the explosions and big battles that constantly are going on throughout the campaign. No where do the graphics faulter nor the sound.

Overall Score

Over all graw is a game based around the campaign. The game is worth a rent but not a buy imo. The multiplayer is good but not fantastic and now a days in such a competative gaming world the multiplayer needs to be great.

8/10
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FarCry

Gameplay

Farcry Instincs Predator is basically the same game released on the xbox but with an additional campaign and more multiplayer support. If you played the first one there is no real need to but this game unless your a hardcore farcry fan. The game is basically a run and gun shoot game but also has a stealth side to it. You can sneak up behind someone and knife them in the back or pull out a gun and blow them away. As well you have accesss to your animal powers which can be really fun. All in all the gameplay is the same as the first game and any other fps.

Campaign

As i mentioned the original campaign returns but there is also a new campaign. Although not as long or as good as the original the new campaign has its moments. The A.I is also very well done. Enemies will dodge your fire by hiding behind things and develop tactics to take you out. Again you are on and island and jungle which although looks great may be a little repetative if you played the first game.

Multiplayer

The multiplayer of Farcry has four modes. Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Predator mode(simliar to Juggernaut). All the multiplayer maps of the original game are here and there are also some new ones. The best part of the game imo however is the map editor. It is very fun to make your own maps and it was something i had never done before. Also the game makes it very easy to share them with friends so you will always be able to play in a new environment. For the most part the multiplayer is decent but the map editor is the best part.

Graphics

There is no doubt the graphics of the game are good, but i feel they should and could have been a lot better. The tropical environments of the game look great with the crystal clear water and many colors but the characters could have had more detail. The sound is good and it really does feel like you are on the an actual island. Also some of the weapons could have had more detail. All in all the game looks good but to be on the 360 games are expected to have way better graphics than the xbox and that is where farcry falls short.

Overall Score

It is hard for me to recommend this game simply because it doesnt really have a lasting appeal aside from the map editor. I found myself feeling board of the multiplayer after only a few times playing and i beat the campaign relativly quick. If you like fps and are a fan of the farcry series you may want to pick up this game, other than that it is easy to let this one pass by.

7/10

Rockstar Table Tennis


Gameplay

Rockstar did an excellent job in making this game. The idea is simple but the gameplay is very fast and will not let you down. To serve the ball you are given a meter which measures your power and another your spin. With the two meters you can pull off a number of different spins whether it be a hard power shot or a short tricky shot. From there the game begins and the fast paced action starts. The bottons on the controller are used to put different types of spins on the ball. The ball will glow a certain color depending on what type of serve you or your opponent used. As you get better at the game you can begin to press two buttons at the same time to put even more spin on the ball. Also there is a focus bar which will fill up when you hit the ball. You can use this bar to put even more power on the ball by pressing the bumper button. As you progress through the game and get better you will find that there are almost endless ways to hit the ball, which keeps you coming back for more.

Graphics

The main selling point of the game is the graphics. The character deatail may be the best I have ever seen. All the animations are fantastic and the sound of the crowds and the court are very well done. Although there is no create a player mode, which would have been great, there are still eleven players to choose from and each looks great. As well the arenas you play in look just as great as the players. However once you are playing you are not able to look at the arenas. You can only see the opponent the table and the ball. You would have to try very hard to find a character from any other video game that compares to these.
Main game

Unfortunatly there is no career mode in table tennis, but rather four tournaments and an exhibition game. The tournaments are based on skill level and get harder as you progress through them. However beating them is rewarding in that you will learn the spins and serves that can be pulled off and will become a better overall player. In the exhibiton mode you are limited to playing a CPU or a second player. It would have been great to see a career mode in the game but the tournaments are great for getting started.

Multiplayer

The multiplayer in table tennis is actaully really fun. On live there are ranked matches or tournaments for up to eight players. Although there is not much customization you can change for example the number of rounds or however many points needed to win the game. Overall the multiplayer in the game is fun and fast paced. It is something new for a change and is definitly worth trying out.

Overall Score

Table Tennis provied an interesting experience as well as amazing deatail. There are also a ton of unlockable achievments which adds a lot of replay value as well as builds skill. The great thing about table tennis is that anyone can pick up the game and be good at it. It is for that reason that this game earns my recommendation.

8.5/10

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Halo3

Preview

Altough not much is know about the game i will post all the informtion that is available. Halo 3 is supposedly going to be released sometime in 2007 but seeing how halo 2 was delayed numerous times it seems unlikely. However, according to the bungie team, development into the multiplayer is so far already that test games are already being played. As well the team is constantly working for the game to looks as best as it can in HD. Another interesting fact is that a new lighting system will be used which is somewhat evident during the trailer. The trailer showed that part of the game takes place in Africa and that we will be seeing a lot more of the Covenant. As well we were shown a large structure believed to be built by the forerunners who also built the halo ring worlds. As well the trailer shows that Cortana may still be in the clutch of the Gravemind. Because informtion is so limited right now there is not much more for me to post but I will continually update as information is released.

For those very few if any that have not seen the trailer it can be view here
Or Head to the Halo 3 section on Bungie http://halo3.com/Games/Halo3/

Gears of war

Preview

For this preview I am just going to provide some links provided by Gamespot

Multiplayer Preview Gamespot
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/acti...&mode=previews

Demo Preview
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/acti...&mode=previews

Gameplay Video 2
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/video_...74&tab=related

Trailer 3

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/video_...97&tab=related


Developer Interview
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/video_...88&tab=related

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may i make a suggestion of reviewing huxley in the future?
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Absolutly I will take requests for games.
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this is some stickable shit! lol nice job, seems like you spent alot of time on this
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http://www.360reloaded.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=126

http://www.360reloaded.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11

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Thanks for posting those links assassin.
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I updated with farcry and table tennis

I may do a preview of Halo 3 and GoW. Do you guys want me to?
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It would be cool if you had a Chromehounds preview too.
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