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  • Rating:7
    Knights of the Nine is a good expansion but nothing more...

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine

    Knights of the Nine is a good expansion but nothing more...

    Knights of the Nine is a good expansion but nothing more. It gives you a new quest, to find the armour of the Holy Crusader and defeat some evil guy who came back after about three thousand years. This quest involves vis... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    A great action role-playing game that can hook you in for hours... that is if you can stand its annoyances.

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

    A great action role-playing game that can hook you in for hours... that is if you can stand its annoyances.

    Finally, we get to play another chapter of the famous Elder Scrolls RPG series! Yes, we all love and remember Morrowind. And before that, Daggerfall. And before Daggerfall, Arena. All great games! So does the fourth Elde... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Mass Effect is a great shooter with an impressive story and fantastic graphics, as well as some RPG elements.

    Mass Effect

    Mass Effect is a great shooter with an impressive story and fantastic graphics, as well as some RPG elements.

    Mass Effect is a good action shooter game with an amazing story and fantastic graphics, as well as many RPG elements. The game is set in the future, where Humans have discovered traces of an ancient civilization called t... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Halo: Combat Evolved is a revolutionary game - way ahead of its time; everyone should, at the very least, try it out.

    Halo: Combat Evolved

    Halo: Combat Evolved is a revolutionary game - way ahead of its time; everyone should, at the very least, try it out.

    Halo, a group of games originally planned as a PC & Mac exclusive series but later shifted to the Xbox console (when Microsoft acquired Bungie, the developer) has always been very popular and familiar to most gamers sinc... Read Full Review

    5 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Metro is an unforgettable experience with a fantastic story, masterful atmosphere and spectacular, top-notch graphics.

    Metro 2033

    Metro is an unforgettable experience with a fantastic story, masterful atmosphere and spectacular, top-notch graphics.

    If you play a lot of PC shooters or are interested in atmospheric games, then you have probably heard of a game called "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl", as well as its prequel (Clear Sky) and sequel (Call of Pripyat... Read Full Review

    9 of 9 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    It almost feels like a remake of the first game, yet in truth, it's still an impressive sequel with plenty to offer!

    Call of Duty 2

    It almost feels like a remake of the first game, yet in truth, it's still an impressive sequel with plenty to offer!

    The long-running, FPS series called "Medal of Honor" used to be the king of the WWII shooter genre… but that was until the very first "Call of Duty" was released for the PC, in 2003. That game took MoH's place as colossu... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4
    If it was fully functional, more polished and spent more time in development; it would have been a much better game.

    You Are Empty

    If it was fully functional, more polished and spent more time in development; it would have been a much better game.

    Originally released in 2006 (original Russian version), You Are Empty reached Polish and North American games stores in 2007 - to generally negative critic reviews, holding averages such as 34 out of 100 on 'Metacritic.c... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Back in the day, this was a fantastic and colossal first-person shooter... today; it is a classic and a must-play.

    Call of Duty Deluxe Edition Box Set

    Back in the day, this was a fantastic and colossal first-person shooter... today; it is a classic and a must-play.

    There were many WWII-themed shooters, but the Medal of Honor series seemed to be the colossus of that type of game. However, that was before November of 2003, when the first Call of Duty was released for the PC. The day ... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    A fair, arcade-style cops driving game with fun, but repetitive gameplay - suffering from overly frustrating difficulty.

    Pursuit Force

    A fair, arcade-style cops driving game with fun, but repetitive gameplay - suffering from overly frustrating difficulty.

    Remember those old, arcade cop shooters? Well, imagine you've got one of those on a small portable device, that you can take anywhere with you and play. Pursuit Force is precisely that. It can be a lot of fun, but just l... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Far Cry is one of the best, most visually pleasing and fun-to-play first person shooters to grace any gaming platform.

    Far Cry

    Far Cry is one of the best, most visually pleasing and fun-to-play first person shooters to grace any gaming platform.

    Crytek (a German video game developer founded in 1999) has always been known for incredibly realistic graphics, immensely fun gameplay and satisfying singleplayer campaigns in each one of their first-person shooters. We'... Read Full Review

    5 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    Although fun-to-play, this brief platformer with almost no replay value probably isn't worth your time.

    Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty

    Although fun-to-play, this brief platformer with almost no replay value probably isn't worth your time.

    Quest for Booty picks up the story where Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction left off at. It revolves entirely around Ratchet and his quest to find out where his robotic sidekick Clank was kidnapped to and by whom. T... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    A decent, albeit unrewarding multiplayer game that has hours of online fun to offer - if you can stand its annoyances.

    Team Fortress 2

    A decent, albeit unrewarding multiplayer game that has hours of online fun to offer - if you can stand its annoyances.

    Developed by Valve Software, Team Fortress 2 is - just like its name suggests - a team based, online multiplayer shooter. I didn't realize this fully until a fellow gamer and reviewer told me that "it's not about the kil... Read Full Review

    5 of 10 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10
    A masterpiece and a classic - can be easily recommended to any gamer for its awesome gameplay and immersive atmosphere.

    Aliens Versus Predator 2

    A masterpiece and a classic - can be easily recommended to any gamer for its awesome gameplay and immersive atmosphere.

    So what happens when you mix an immersive atmosphere with great gameplay mechanics, good use of a popular license, a well-told story, improvements over a previous game and a worthwhile multiplayer option? You get a video... Read Full Review

    9 of 9 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    A very entertaining and engrossing zombie twin stick shooter, with some serious online co-op connection problems.

    Dead Nation

    A very entertaining and engrossing zombie twin stick shooter, with some serious online co-op connection problems.

    There are so many different games about zombies out there. So is Dead Nation original enough to stand out from them? …No, to be honest, not really. There's nothing innovative about it and not much original either.... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    LBP is an immensely entertaining & adorable platformer, featuring some extraordinary and innovative level design.

    LittleBigPlanet

    LBP is an immensely entertaining & adorable platformer, featuring some extraordinary and innovative level design.

    So, what is LittleBigPlanet? LBP is a PlayStation 3 exclusive, platformer video game. Is there anything that makes it stand out from all other platformers like Jak and Daxter, Ratchet and Clank, Crash Bandicoot or Donkey... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Expect to be amazed...

    The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

    Expect to be amazed...

    Back in 2007, a Polish video game developer by the name of CDProjekt RED released a very unique role-playing game called 'The Witcher'. The Witcher turned out to be a great game that was based on the written adventures o... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    A good expansion - delivers more of the awesome BF2 gameplay with some new toys, but nothing it adds is revolutionary.

    Battlefield 2: Special Forces

    A good expansion - delivers more of the awesome BF2 gameplay with some new toys, but nothing it adds is revolutionary.

    Battlefield 2 was released earlier in 2005, a sequel to Battlefield 1942, which improved upon its predecessor and offered us huge maps supporting up to 64 players online - all on the same map. It also gave us vehicles, a... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    There's no story whatsoever in this game - neither is there a singleplayer campaign, but the multiplayer is fantastic!

    Battlefield 2

    There's no story whatsoever in this game - neither is there a singleplayer campaign, but the multiplayer is fantastic!

    Battlefield 2 is the second game in the 'Battlefield' series. The first, Battlefield 1942, was set during World War II. However the BF series enters the chapter of modern warfare with this new instalment, as BF2 is set i... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Although not much has fundamentally changed since CoD4, WaW feels fresh enough thanks to a grim atmosphere and setting.

    Call of Duty: World at War

    Although not much has fundamentally changed since CoD4, WaW feels fresh enough thanks to a grim atmosphere and setting.

    The Call of Duty series used to be all about World War II. Every single game in the series was set in that period. But all of that changed with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, as it took this classic series into (as the ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Although it's a good game, Dragon Age 2 may disappoint many fans of Origins with various, unnecessary simplifications.

    Dragon Age II

    Although it's a good game, Dragon Age 2 may disappoint many fans of Origins with various, unnecessary simplifications.

    When BioWare released Dragon Age: Origins in 2009, it was met with both love and hate. Some enjoyed the game greatly and liked it for its RPG elements, freedom of choice and fantastic companions. Others disliked its old-... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    It isn't as epic as the movie trilogy was, but The Lord of the Rings Online is still a great and addictive MMORPG.

    The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar

    It isn't as epic as the movie trilogy was, but The Lord of the Rings Online is still a great and addictive MMORPG.

    After the game has become free-to-play back in November 2 of 2010, I decided to play Lord of the Rings Online and see if it is as good as people say. Thankfully, I was not surprised to find out that LOTRO is a great game... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    This game has a story and characters that truly shine - could've been a fantastic game, if not for problematic gameplay.

    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

    This game has a story and characters that truly shine - could've been a fantastic game, if not for problematic gameplay.

    We've seen many Star Wars games being released over the past years of evolving video game entertainment. Some of the highlights include Star Wars: Republic Commando, Knights of the Old Republic and the Battlefront series... Read Full Review

    3 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Champions Online is addictive, has great character customization options, varied environments & simple gameplay.

    Champions Online

    Champions Online is addictive, has great character customization options, varied environments & simple gameplay.

    One thing I always look for in Massively Multiplayer Online games (when one catches my attention) is anything that will make it different from all those other World of Warcraft clones or free-to-play games that tend to b... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    An unforgettable, dark & atmospheric, but beautiful experience set in the chaotic world of Batman.

    Batman: Arkham Asylum

    An unforgettable, dark & atmospheric, but beautiful experience set in the chaotic world of Batman.

    We all know and (most of us) love Batman. It all began back in 1939, when the "Dark Knight" made his debut in the 27th issue of a series of comic books called Detective Comic. By 1940, Batman received his own series of c... Read Full Review

    5 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    An excellent yet uneven experience – fuelled by freedom of choice, fantastic storytelling and interesting characters.

    Dragon Age: Origins (Collector's Edition)

    An excellent yet uneven experience – fuelled by freedom of choice, fantastic storytelling and interesting characters.

    The world of Dragon Age: Origins is the kingdom of Ferelden, and this is where all the action of the game takes place. At the beginning you will have to make an important choice about who you will play as for the rest of... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    A fun & exciting adventure set in the Old West, with addictive gameplay, brutal shootouts, and awesome six shooters!

    Gun

    A fun & exciting adventure set in the Old West, with addictive gameplay, brutal shootouts, and awesome six shooters!

    In May of 2010, a truly awesome video game was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. It's called Red Dead Redemption. Many critics and gamers alike (me included) thought of RDR as an amazing game; with a ... Read Full Review

    3 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    It has flaws, but Mafia II is still an enjoyable and story-driven game filled with funny & well-designed characters.

    Mafia II

    It has flaws, but Mafia II is still an enjoyable and story-driven game filled with funny & well-designed characters.

    Back in 2002, a real gem of gaming was released, titled "Mafia". That amazing game was developed by Illusion Softworks, a Czech game development company. Eight years later, in August 2010; now known as 2K Czech, the same... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    If you are a Star Wars fan and you own a PSP... then you should be playing this game right now!

    Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron (Bundle)

    If you are a Star Wars fan and you own a PSP... then you should be playing this game right now!

    When you look at a Star Wars video game, what do you expect from it? Epic space battles, lightsaber duels and loud sounds of laser gunfire? Well if you do, then Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron is the game you've... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    The true sequel to Fallout 2, loaded with: addictive gameplay, awesome guns, a good story and tons of stuff to do!

    Fallout: New Vegas

    The true sequel to Fallout 2, loaded with: addictive gameplay, awesome guns, a good story and tons of stuff to do!

    The Fallout series is well known for classic, 2D, post apocalyptic role-playing games. But since the company that made the original games is no more, Bethesda Softworks bought all the rights for Fallout. They resurrected... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Mafia is an unforgettable experience, with a strong narrative, deep characters and an unforgiving difficulty level.

    Mafia

    Mafia is an unforgettable experience, with a strong narrative, deep characters and an unforgiving difficulty level.

    After finishing Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven, I was stunned - simply amazed by how strong the story was and overall how powerful the game felt. Before getting on with this review, I thought about this game for days - t... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Rockstar surprise us once again, with not only their best game so far - but also one of the greatest games ever made.

    Red Dead Redemption

    Rockstar surprise us once again, with not only their best game so far - but also one of the greatest games ever made.

    Rockstar Games are a very respected and influential company in the video game development industry. They are known for classic games such as the Grand Theft Auto series or Lemmings. A division of Rockstar Games, Rockstar... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    BioShock 2 is a sequel that is worthy of its title and improves almost all the aspects of its predecessor as well.

    BioShock 2

    BioShock 2 is a sequel that is worthy of its title and improves almost all the aspects of its predecessor as well.

    Back in 2007/2008, with the release of BioShock, we were shown that games from the FPS genre can still be unique and innovative - not just in terms of graphics, but gameplay and storytelling as well. Three years later, w... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    This greatly underappreciated game lives up to the name of its franchise with brutal gameplay and addictive multiplayer.

    Aliens vs. Predator

    This greatly underappreciated game lives up to the name of its franchise with brutal gameplay and addictive multiplayer.

    Back in 1999, a game called Aliens Versus Predator was released for the PC. It turned out to be a very successful shooter. It pitted the two of the most iconic alien species from movie history - the Xenomorph Alien and t... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Gothic 3 is a great game that could have been outstanding, if not for the bugs and crashes that frequently occur.

    Gothic 3

    Gothic 3 is a great game that could have been outstanding, if not for the bugs and crashes that frequently occur.

    Gothic 3 is a fantasy-themed role-playing game from German game developer Piranha Bytes. It is the third chapter in the Gothic series. Once again, you play as the Nameless Hero and this time, you arrive at Myrtana, a lan... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    PlayStation Home has a lot of potential but unfortunately, at this stage, it isn't very entertaining at all.

    PlayStation Home

    PlayStation Home has a lot of potential but unfortunately, at this stage, it isn't very entertaining at all.

    Let me start off by saying this: PlayStation Home is NOT a game. However, it can be "played". It was created by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe for PlayStation 3 owners. It was supposed to serve as an online community... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Once you enter the underwater city of Rapture, you will never want to leave...

    BioShock

    Once you enter the underwater city of Rapture, you will never want to leave...

    Imagine it is the year 1960 and you are on a plane. Suddenly, the plane crashes and goes down into the depths of the ocean. You are the only survivor. You try to hold your breath and you barely manage to get to the surfa... Read Full Review

    5 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    The ultimate Star Wars shooter experience!

    Star Wars: Republic Commando

    The ultimate Star Wars shooter experience!

    Star Wars: Republic Commando is an exciting, first-person shooter adventure that takes places in the expanding universe of Star Wars. In this game you will play as RC-38 (or "Boss"), the leader of Delta Squad - a group o... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    InFamous is a fun and challenging game that has hours of gameplay, loads of fun and some bugs to offer.

    inFamous

    InFamous is a fun and challenging game that has hours of gameplay, loads of fun and some bugs to offer.

    InFamous, made by Sucker Punch, is an interesting game. The protagonist and the character who you play as, Cole McGrath, is an ordinary courier - that is until he is given a special package to deliver which (on the way) ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    This great fighting game pushes the PSP almost to its limits.

    Tekken: Dark Resurrection

    This great fighting game pushes the PSP almost to its limits.

    The famous Tekken fighting game series finally hits the PSP, with Tekken: Dark Resurrection. Is it a disappointment? Certainly not! Dark Resurrection is actually one of the best fighting games you will ever play. It has ... Read Full Review

    4 of 6 users found the following review helpful