User Reviews & Ratings

Average Score 7.0/10
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  • Rating:7.5
    Whilst visually impressive, once outside of the 'training grounds', it lacks direction.

    Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Dec 31, 2012 | PC

    Whilst visually impressive, once outside of the 'training grounds', it lacks direction.

    Gameplay: 7 Graphics: 10 Sounds: 8 Value: 9 Tilt: 7 Actual score: 7.8 When one conjures images of Conan the Barbarian, there's little doubt in one's mind of lush forests, majestic mountains, freaked out natives,... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    What the game is missing in length / quantity is rich in charm and style.

    Emerald City Confidential

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Oct 30, 2012 | PC

    What the game is missing in length / quantity is rich in charm and style.

    Gameplay: 5 (very easy however oozing with charm / some parts felt incomplete though) Graphics: 6 (serves its purpose – nice hand drawn backdrops) Sounds: 8 (great voice acting / musical scores – felt like a great movi... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Butchu and Fang - unite!

    Bruce Lee

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Jun 09, 2008 | C64

    Butchu and Fang - unite!

    Gameplay: 8 Graphics: 7 Sounds: 4 Value: 5 Tilt: 8 Please note that this review is based on the Atari XL series and not the C64. New ideas fled into the computer gaming market since the crash of 1983. Consideri... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    As the saying goes 'A stitch in time saves nine' – NCsoft should take heed of this.

    AION

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Nov 24, 2009 | PC

    As the saying goes 'A stitch in time saves nine' – NCsoft should take heed of this.

    Gameplay: 6 Graphics: 8 Sounds: 8 Value: 10 Tilt: 5 Refer to my blog for more Aion goodies: http://au.gamespot.com/users/Azghouls/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=m-100-25755217&tag=all-about;blog1 One can say t... Read Full Review

    6 of 7 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5
    For the sea savvy, it would be a decent sim to play. For the beginner, prepare for choppy seas.

    Ship Simulator Extremes

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Sep 13, 2012 | PC

    For the sea savvy, it would be a decent sim to play. For the beginner, prepare for choppy seas.

    Gameplay: 6 (almost non-existent tutorials causing unnecessarily frustrations yet a decent variety of missions / you get the walk around on all the boats / harbours almost a direct replica to the real thing) Graphics: 7... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5.5
    Playing Reborn leaves you guessing for all the wrong reasons.

    F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Aug 23, 2012 | PC

    Playing Reborn leaves you guessing for all the wrong reasons.

    I guess the whole idea about single player DLCs is to answer those 'WTF' moments during the main campaign. FEAR 2 certainly have a lot to answer for especially near the end of the game. Of course I'm not going to spoil t... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.6
    A definite product from an adolescence child.

    Ultima I

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Aug 03, 2007 | PC

    A definite product from an adolescence child.

    Granted. Ultima I definitely for its time was a revolution. Even when I was a young lad I thought the idea of space travel and fantasy was the 'hip' thing. However I never got to finish the game so 25 years later I did. ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:2.5
    This game should be given away for free with a no refund policy.

    Navy SEALs: Weapons of Mass Destruction

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Jul 02, 2013 | PC

    This game should be given away for free with a no refund policy.

    Gameplay: 2 Graphics: 2 Sounds: 2 Value: 4 Tilt: 2 Considering I was a student in Philosophy and Sociology, I remember a debate that if a person is surrounded (or socialised) with 'fools' would the person 'subcons... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.7
    Would you like to see Britannia rule again?

    Giants: Citizen Kabuto

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Jun 05, 2007 | PC

    Would you like to see Britannia rule again?

    Yellow sandy beaches pocketed with swaying palm trees, listening to the ocean calls whilst viewing the perfect sunset. Stretching out your legs, you admire your perfect suntan whilst sipping on freshly poured coconut jui... Read Full Review

    4 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Two reviews in one: The 'House of Valor' and the 'Weapons & Armour Bundle' DLC packs.

    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - House of Valor

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Jun 04, 2012 | PC

    Two reviews in one: The 'House of Valor' and the 'Weapons & Armour Bundle' DLC packs.

    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - House of Valor is the first downloadable content (DLC) for the Kingdoms of Amalur. It also caused a bit of a controversy as this DLC was released on the same day as the game. Yet I'm not t... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Definitely worth playing especially for any 007 fans.

    GoldenEye: Rogue Agent

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Oct 03, 2009 | DS

    Definitely worth playing especially for any 007 fans.

    Gameplay: 7 Graphics: 6 Sounds: 5 Value: 7 Tilt: 8 James Bond is renowned for fast cars, gadgets, women and of course his martini. So you can say he's the good guy doing bad guys deeds to save the world over and o... Read Full Review

    3 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Well hello bright eyes…

    The Blackwell Legacy

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Apr 21, 2012 | PC

    Well hello bright eyes…

    Gameplay: 8 (not much puzzle solving however great story / conversations to dictate the course of action with some unexpected surprises along the way) Graphics: 8 (charming 16 bit graphics / thankfully very little pixel... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    "And I remember the time when you left for Santa Monica…and I remember the day you told me it's over..."

    Fahrenheit (French)

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Apr 18, 2012 | PC

    "And I remember the time when you left for Santa Monica…and I remember the day you told me it's over..."

    Actually in the game Fahrenheit, nobody left to Santa Monica. It was one of the songs played during a tasteful (yet missable) love scene between one of the main characters Lucas Kane and his ex-girlfriend Tiffany Harper ... Read Full Review

    4 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    An action adventure game in its purest sense.

    Pitfall II: Lost Caverns

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Jun 18, 2008 | 5200

    An action adventure game in its purest sense.

    Gameplay: 8 Graphics: 7 Sounds: 7 Value: 8 Tilt: 8 Actual score: 7.8 Note: This review is based on Atari XL Adventurer's Edition. Pitfall was certainly one of the dearly loved video game in 1982. Being voted a... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Calling it an ‘expansion’ pack is an insult. And to those Black Ops – Foxtrot Uniform.

    Half-Life: Opposing Force

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Apr 22, 2008 | PC

    Calling it an ‘expansion’ pack is an insult. And to those Black Ops – Foxtrot Uniform.

    Gameplay 8 Graphics 8 Sounds 8 Value 7 Tilt 9 Expansion packs normally are for the die-hard fans. That is: those who want more of the original title plus a little extra to get the momentum going. So naturally I'll... Read Full Review

    6 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5.5
    When four rivers meets together, you know it's a good time for gardening...well not in this case.

    Adam's Venture: The Search for the Lost Garden

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Apr 02, 2012 | PC

    When four rivers meets together, you know it's a good time for gardening...well not in this case.

    Gameplay: 4 (nothing innovative about this game / controls fluent / no bugs that I have encountered) Graphics: 6 (powered by the Unreal 3 engine however very little options to adjust the settings) Sounds: 7 (good music... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    Whilst there's nothing innovative about Quake 4 as a shooter, it's still a good romp regardless.

    Quake 4

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Nov 11, 2012 | PC

    Whilst there's nothing innovative about Quake 4 as a shooter, it's still a good romp regardless.

    Gameplay: 7 (same ole corridor romp with some slight improvements like driving vehicles…for a very limited time) Graphics: 10 (lighting / shadows / animations / design all delicious if your PC can handle it) Sounds: 7 ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.1
    The numero-uno holiday destination for any viking.

    Rune

    By Azghouls | Review Date: May 19, 2007 | PC

    The numero-uno holiday destination for any viking.

    Among luscious scenery (courteously of the Unreal Tournament engine), you have been recently initiated into the Odinsblade to protect the rune stones from Loki and prevent him from unleashing Ragnarok. You’ll t... Read Full Review

    5 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    The enhancements in the Lord of Destruction made the magnum opus even more alluring.

    Diablo II: Lord of Destruction (Re-release)

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Sep 03, 2009 | PC

    The enhancements in the Lord of Destruction made the magnum opus even more alluring.

    Gameplay: 8 Graphics: 8 Sounds: 10 Value: 8 Tilt: 9 Actual score: 8.5 Diablo is truly a powerhouse action RPG as many players were amazed with its simplicity and addictiveness. Naturally like all good things, the... Read Full Review

    3 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    Whilst there were some major limitations, the DLC's conclusion was well worth the purchase.

    Dead Island: Ryder White

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Mar 15, 2012 | PC

    Whilst there were some major limitations, the DLC's conclusion was well worth the purchase.

    For starters, if you don't know who Ryder White is, then what the hell did you do in Dead Island?! Maybe smack a couple of zombies I guess however to break the ice, this is obviously the DLC for Dead Island. The premise ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    For most, Banoi is hell on Earth – for me it's paradise as I want to wallop zombies in more ways than one.

    Dead Island

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Mar 13, 2012 | PC

    For most, Banoi is hell on Earth – for me it's paradise as I want to wallop zombies in more ways than one.

    Gameplay: 8 Graphics: 7 Sounds: 8 Value: 10 Tilt: 10 Actual score: 8.9 Welcome to Papua New Guinea (PNG) – the new tropical paradise on Earth where the rich can show off their latest tan, sipping martinis among c... Read Full Review

    3 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Remember - there is no 'i' in 'team'.

    Realm of Impossibility

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Apr 12, 2008 | C64

    Remember - there is no 'i' in 'team'.

    Gameplay: 8 Graphics: 6 Sounds: 7 Value: 8 Tilt: 9 Actual score: 8.3 1984 is a great year in gaming history. After that dreadful 1983 with full of complete utter crap games that all the programmers were thinking ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:3
    I had more enjoyment crashing the chopper than saving lives.

    Choplifter!

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Jun 22, 2009 | C64

    I had more enjoyment crashing the chopper than saving lives.

    Gameplay: 3 Graphics: 8 Sounds: 2 Value: 2 Tilt: 3 Actual score: 3.2 Note: This review is based on the Atari XL series and not the C64. I choose the C64 cover art because it's the best looking one and besides, th... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    There wasn't a game in 1984 that can truly match the quality and pace of Spy Vs Spy.

    Spy vs. Spy

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Jul 03, 2013 | C64

    There wasn't a game in 1984 that can truly match the quality and pace of Spy Vs Spy.

    Gameplay: 9 Graphics: 8 Sounds: 8 Value: 9 Tilt: 10 Actual score: 9.1 Note: This review is based on the Atari XL series and not the C64. Naturally in GS, the Atari version has no cover art and everyone loves cove... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    An authentic ancient Egyptian adventure game without the hocus-pocus.

    Cleopatre: Le Destin D'une Reine (French)

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Jun 14, 2008 | PC

    An authentic ancient Egyptian adventure game without the hocus-pocus.

    Gameplay: 7 Graphics: 8 Sounds: 8 Value: 7 Tilt: 8 When it comes to Ancient Egypt, I guess most people’s perceptions will be the Great Pyramids, religion, architects, hieroglyphs and the government (pharaohs... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.2
    Don't call yourself a strategy gamer if you've never played this game!

    Sword of Aragon

    By Azghouls | Review Date: May 10, 2007 | PC

    Don't call yourself a strategy gamer if you've never played this game!

    Turned-based strategy and I don't mix. It's like mixing orange juice with milk and sprinkle with beef stock for flavour. Very yummy indeed. Now considering I just bought Shogun Total War, booted it up, freaked out a litt... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5
    The Shadow of the Cat feels like a true Tomb Raider add-on whilst the 'Return to Atlanta' is simply left over scraps.

    Tomb Raider Gold

    By Azghouls | Review Date: Feb 17, 2012 | PC

    The Shadow of the Cat feels like a true Tomb Raider add-on whilst the 'Return to Atlanta' is simply left over scraps.

    Note: This is not the review of Tomb Raider I - it's the review of the extra stuff that comes with the gold package. Gameplay: 7 (it's basically Tomb Raider I with four extra levels) Graphics: 5 (already outdated for... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful