Fast Game Reviews

Since it's been so long since I broke down and nerded out, I thought I'd post some quick, no nonsense game reviews.

XBOX

Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows - Awesome game with great graphics. The first Gauntlet game to feature Xbox Live, but the normal multiplayer mode is exceptional also. Lots of graphic candy going on all over the screen, especially when you're playing with your friends. A must have.

Matrix: Path of Neo - OK game but not worth all the hype and commercials. Graphics are good but gameplay gets old fast. Upgrades and unlockables are pretty weak.

Prince Of Persia: The Two Thrones - Graphics look great and gameplay is about what you'd expect from this francise. The gimick of playing the evil prince isn't as cool as it sounds but the game as a whole is fun to play overall.

Psychonauts - This game has been out for a while but it's still one of the greatest games I've ever plaayed for the Xbox. The graphics are outstanding and the conversion to high deffinition is enough to blow anyone's mind until they get the real deal with the 360. Original storyline and gameplay is fun long after you beat the game.

Ultimate Spider-Man - Cell-shaded action games are hit or miss. This one qualifies as a hit in my book. The animated cut scenens are graphically impressive and the playability is a blast. Any fans of the MTVanimated cartoon would love this one. A fully explorable, 3 dimentional city to web around in with plenty of races, missions and bosses to beat will keep you coming back to this one for months. Best of all...you can play as Venom.

PSP

Hot Shots Golf - Quite possibly the best launch title for the PSP. Way too much fun to have playing by yourself. Graphics are much better than what you'd expect and the gameplay and unlockables are outstanding.

Marvel Nemesis - OK so the reviews have been hard on the transition from console to PSP, but although they've made some valid points, this game is still a lot of fun. The unlockable fight system is unique and the use of power-ups that you randomly collect after beating battles is pretty fun.

The Con - A unique fighting game with a cool, behind-the-shoulder angle that reminds us of boxing/kickboxing games. There's also an interesting betting system that lets you bet on your oponent and throw fights. This isn't as easy as it sounds because if you blow the "believeability meter", then you just get your ass kicked and injured and no one believes your con and refuses to pay up. Fun for a while, but the game gets a little too tough towards the end.