Rating:6.5

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 06, 2008 | PS2

Armageddon, as the title would suggest, is not the end of the world, but it may be for the series

There are tons of characters in Armageddon, as well as some new modes and combat elements, but all of these new additions can't disguise the fact that this is the same old Mortal Kombat at the core. This is a dated fight... Read Full Review

2 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.5

Scarface: The World Is Yours

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 06, 2008 | PS2

Some might find many of the missions repetitive due to the fact that most involve wiping out rival gangs

Certainly you get the idea that there is a lot more going on here than you're usual free-roamer. While juggling money, missions, drug deals, gang eliminations and whatever else the game throws at you can be overwhelming ... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.5

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 06, 2008 | PS2

The one thing most critics don't seem to get, is that this game isn't loved because of it's violence

Gameplay remains true to Grand Theft Auto. Each section of the city is broken up into missions, and contrary to earlier reports, the city's various sections are closed until such time as you complete the missions to open... Read Full Review

2 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:6

True Crime: New York City

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 06, 2008 | PS2

There are lots of background animations and New York is one huge map, however the character models are a little rough

Thanks to the storyline the gameplay follows a linear path but does so in such a way as to make it appear natural and logical. Freedom comes in the form of side-quests which can be ignored or chosen for any number of rea... Read Full Review

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Rating:6

Rampage: Total Destruction

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 05, 2008 | GC

This game relies on the same old gameplay formula that made it seem exciting when the series first came out

Taking the role of one of several gargantuan-sized monsters, you roam from city to city wreaking havoc on buildings and eating the population. The more damage that you can create the quicker you'll move on. Each block ha... Read Full Review

0 of 0 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7

Driver: Parallel Lines

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 05, 2008 | PS2

This game is not in the same league as GTA and it tries too hard to copy the series

There is only big story mode in this game. Everything is contained within. It's one huge adventure where there's seldom a dull moment. There are some really difficult missions, some which are all but impossible to comple... Read Full Review

2 of 3 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8

Ratchet: Deadlocked

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 05, 2008 | PS2

Vehicles such as the hoverbike and the spaceship are back but there aren't as many gadgets and weapons

Since Clank is absent, the weapon selection is limited. There aren't as many gadgets but since the puzzles and platforming have been diminished you won't really need them. Weapons such as the Magma Cannon and Dual Vipers... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:6.5

Need for Speed ProStreet

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 05, 2008 | PS2

With all of the good racing games that are already available, you certainly can't recommend this title.

You play the game as Ryan Cooper, a yet unknown driver looking to make a name for himself. After your first completed race, you are confronted and called out by Ryo Watanabe. This fairly unrealistic and lame exchange ser... Read Full Review

2 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.5

Burnout Dominator

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 05, 2008 | PS2

The controls are simple, but the gameplay is complex and delightful to play

The game's premise is simple enough- each level will require you to complete a specific mission (whether it is wasting your opponents, drifting the farthest, or simply being the fastest). Complete the mission, and you'll... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.5

Need for Speed Carbon

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 06, 2008 | PS2

The Need for Speed franchise has always tried to keep pace with underground racing

Instead of working up a list or gunning for specific drivers, as was the case in Most Wanted, players will instead set their sights on conquering different districts of the city by challenging the controlling racing team... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8

Burnout Revenge

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 05, 2008 | PS2

As with previous titles you'll play main events to unlock new tracks and with that, new modes of play

As with previous titles you'll play main events to unlock new tracks and with that, new modes of play. New arrivals alongside the tried and true Road Rage and Crash challenges include Traffic Attack and the Crashbreaker ... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7

Test Drive Unlimited

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 05, 2008 | PS2

There's a ton of races and missions in the game, though the variety of objectives is smaller than you might prefer

The game starts with you needing to buy a car. You'll have the choice of a few mid-grade dealerships like Ford and Saturn, and eventually you can purchase your very first car. Then you'll have to buy a house. It feels a ... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.5

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 06, 2008 | PS2

Shaolin Monks is a very diverse game, blending elements of fighting, action, adventure, puzzles and some role playing

Shaolin Monks is a very diverse game, blending elements of fighting, action, adventure, puzzles and some role playing. These different genres work well together and the arcade-style controls allow gamers of all skill lev... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.5

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 05, 2008 | GC

Paper mario is designed for players that enjoy a good story, a good laugh and lots of interaction

This is a smart Mario game. It's designed for players that enjoy a good story, a good laugh and lots of interaction. Regardless of age, Paper Mario is virtually guaranteed to appeal to everyone. It features new character... Read Full Review

2 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.5

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Mar 05, 2008 | GC

Zelda games aren't generally known for their deep stories, but Twilight Princess manages to keep you interested

We are introduced to an older teenage Link this time around who earns his keep as a farm hand. Soon the stage is set for adventure when the land of Hyrule is plunged into perpetual twilight. Link's involvement begins pur... Read Full Review

2 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.5

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

By Blackwater58 | Review Date: Nov 30, 2008 | PS2

The level of freedom in the GTA franchise has always been it's biggest selling feature

The level of freedom in the GTA franchise has always been it's biggest selling feature. Any gamer will tell you that.the over the top violence is wildly funl, but every action game these days has over the top violence. T... Read Full Review

3 of 3 users found the following review helpful