PC Game Reviews
Very playable and quite addictive in short bursts but ultimately becomes very repetitive and probably a title that’s more suited to portable systems. Still there’s fun to be had especially if you remember the original Outrun.
Gameplay: Fun… in short bursts.
Graphics: Not exactly cutting edge for this day and age but still good.
Sound: Nice if you remember the original games
Handheld Reviews
Pac N Roll is not a game that is going to set your world on fire and astound you with its innovative new concepts but it is fun while it lasts. The controls work well and the levels become quite challenging later on. Repetition does start to creep in after a while so you might want to try before you buy.
Gameplay: An interesting take on the genre.
Graphics: Bold and cheerful.
Sound: Apart from the horrible voice samples not too bad
Handheld Reviews
Basically a greatest hits compilation spanning the entire Ridge Racer series, this is essential stuff for all Ridge Racer fans and anyone who likes racing games in general. Awesome first generation PSP title from Namco.
Gameplay: Very addictive once you get the hang of it.
Graphics: Very nice considering it is a first generation PSP title.
Sound: Loads of tracks with some cool remixes
Handheld Reviews
Shattered Memories is sure to upset a few diehard fans but it is an interesting direction for the series. There are some very good ideas contained in this game but unfortunately just as much things that drag it down from being a really must-have title. The gripping storyline is enough to draw in fans of the series so if you have enjoyed the twisted tales of Silent Hill this far you might like this one.
Gameplay: A departure from the usual Silent Hill gameplay mechanics but with a gripping story..
Graphics: Some of the best on PSP.
Sound: Eerie tunes and good solid voice acting
Handheld Reviews
Even if you are a fan of the movie I would be hard pressed to recommend this game to anyone. This would have felt boring and dated on the Gameboy Advance and it certainly has no place on the Nintendo DS. There are way better offerings than this out there.
Gameplay: This is a lazy port of a cheap movie cash-in.
Graphics: Barely better than on the Gameboy Advance.
Sound: Nothing to write home about
PC Game Reviews
Chef Solitaire is a very addictive and polished take on the genre that stands out even with the wealth of solitaire games available on the market. The basic gameplay is a lot of fun while the short mini-games make for nice diversions. The game also features more than enough rounds to keep players of all skill levels busy for quite some time.
Gameplay: Very addictive and the added mini-games are a nice touch.
Graphics: The restaurant theme is really nice and ensures plenty of visual variety.
Sound: Great voice acting and the relaxing tunes never become obtrusive or annoying
PC Game Reviews
If you enjoy classic platforming action where some exploration and puzzle solving is required you will love KR-17. The developers have managed to perfectly capture the audio and visual style of a 90s era title, but made the gameplay accessible enough for modern players. The game still packs a challenge, but keeps things varied to prevent repetition. It is also priced very low, so there is no excuse to not try it out.
Gameplay: A great mixture of platforming, puzzle solving and enemy blasting.
Graphics: The game looks like it was ripped straight out of the 90s.
Sound: A great soundtrack with some nice sound effects thrown in too
Handheld Reviews
While it is very cool to play a title like this on the go it does become somewhat boring after a while. There is just something lacking with this game that prevents it from reaching the same level of addictiveness as similar titles. Very impressive fora launch title though.
Gameplay: Fun for a portable hack and slash title but way too repetitive.
Graphics: Impressive but could have benefited from a bit more color.
Sound: Sold but unremarkable
Console Reviews
Viva Pinata is one of those games where looks can very deceiving. Although it looks like a children’s game that would offer no challenge to older players it actually packs some nice gameplay features and a ton of stuff to do. It’s not perfect but there’s hours of fun to be had here.
Gameplay: Way more addictive than I ever thought it would be.
Graphics: Maybe a bit too childish for some but definitely very cute.
Sound: Loads of critter sound effects and nice ambient noises
Handheld Reviews
The touch screen controls work perfectly and there are plenty of micro games to play but for WarioWare veterans this game will be over all too soon. There’s some great ideas here but even with the tons of extras the longevity suffers a bit. It’s still a good game however and perfectly for killing a few spare minutes.
Gameplay: Good but don’t expect that much variety.
Graphics: Not much better than Gameboy Advance but fits the game style.
Sound: Some catchy tunes
