PC Game Reviews
Like all the best puzzle games, Peggle Deluxe is almost insultingly simple to grasp, but once you get into it you’ll be hooked. It is horribly addictive and the whole package is just put together so well one can’t help but be charmed.
Gameplay: Very simple and very addictive.
Graphics: For a casual game, it is pretty good with some nice backgrounds.
Sound: The tunes are OK and the sound effects serviceable
PC Game Reviews
Gameplay: A nice blend of action and role playing.
Graphics: A decent looking port.
Sound: Very good.
Mass Effect is yet another offering from Bioware that does not disappoint. The story is gripping and the characters interesting. Best of all, this is just the start of a trilogy, so there is still plenty of adventures ahead for Commander Shepard and his crew
PC Game Reviews
The Purring Quest has a few flaws, including a rather limited number of levels, but it is hard not to be charmed by the delightful protagonist and moving story. The hand-drawn visuals and animations definitely stand out, but the game is genuinely fun as well. It might not feature many innovations in terms of gameplay or puzzles, but there is no doubt that it was a labor of love for the creators and something all cat fans will enjoy.
Gameplay: The controls are a little stiff, but this doesn’t detract too much from the fun.
Graphics: The game features beautiful hand-drawn visuals and some stellar animations.
Sound: The orchestral soundtrack is quite epic
PC Game Reviews
If you are a fan of the Alien license and enjoy pinball then this pack is a no-brainer. It features three tables that not only look great, but are a lot of fun to play as well. Zen Studios also made sure that the tables stay true to their source material in regards to audio and visuals. Even amongst all the other excellent titles already released for Pinball FX2, this pack stands out.
Gameplay: The Aliens vs. Pinball table is the most fun, but the other two are great as well.
Graphics: Great use of the source material.
Sound: Once again the source material is used to good effect
Console Reviews
At this point there is probably very little reason to return to NFS: Carbon unless you have never played it before. The whole city is available to play in Need For Speed World Online and since the Xbox Live multi-player servers for this game no longer functions you will be unable to get most of the achievements.
Gameplay: Not a huge departure from Most Wanted and a lot easier, but there is still fun to be had.
Graphics: A return to night time races so expect lots of lights.
Sound: The music is a lot weaker than the previous games
Console Reviews
Despite its flaws, Prototype 2 is a action-packed romp that allows you to decimate everything in your sight. While the story is rather weak, there are enough cool powers and crazy moves to keep you interested. If all you crave is some mindless action, then Prototype 2 is your game.
Gameplay: Uppercutting helicopters have never been this much fun.
Graphics: Good, but not great.
Sound: The swearing is a bit OTT, but otherwise the audio is not bad
Handheld Reviews
Brain Training is a great little daily workout for your gray matter only let down by the occasional wonky text and speech recognition. It’s really a wake-up call for those that rely and electronics to do all their thinking for them and watching your “brain age” decrease daily as you get better at the exercises is quite cool. A nice addition to your DS library, but you should stick with it.
Gameplay: Learning has never been this much fun.
Graphics: Very minimal, but then again, what did you expect?
Sound: Does the job without annoying you
Gameboy Advance Game Reviews
The Gameboy Advance needs more original titles and less ports, but at least Final Fight One demonstrates how to do a port right. Based on the original 1989 Arcade title this brawler packs a lot of action and some pretty big sprites. It also includes the level that was cut from the SNES port of the game so fans finally have the full experience in the palm of their hands.
Gameplay: True to the Arcade so expect lots of action with little depth.
Graphics: Large sprites and colorful visuals.
Sound: Not bad considering the hardware
Console Reviews
While the XBOX360 has yet to get its own God Of War beater Dante’s Inferno does a damn good job of imitating the antics of Kratos. The action is fast and frantic with some hideous creatures and a interesting story. While those expecting a faithful recreation of the original Poem might not be impressed by what Visceral Games have done to the story, this should not deter you from giving it a go.
Gameplay: Lots of hacking, slashing and a dash of puzzle solving.
Graphics: Hell looks as grim as the poet described it, but also suffers from the usual dull brown and red tones.
Sound: The screams of the damned sound as terrifying as they should
News
Zen Studios continues their domination of the virtual pinball genre with three more tables heading for Pinball FX2. This time it is H. R. Giger’s most famous creation, the Alien, which is getting a pinball interpretation. The aptly titled Aliens Vs Pinball pack will feature three distinct tables that are based around the xenomorphs as well as other characters from the same universe
