User Reviews & Ratings

Average Score 7.8/10
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  • Rating:9
    Mega Man 4 is further proof that this series rocks!

    Rockman 4: Aratanaru Yabou!!

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: May 13, 2011 | NES

    Mega Man 4 is further proof that this series rocks!

    *** MEGA MAN 4 *** THE GOOD -Extremely fun level design -New Mega Buster rocks -Solid controls -Superb graphics and sound -Robot masters offer very useful power-ups -Epic boss battles THE BAD -Most of th... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    If you liked Mega Man 2, you'll surely enjoy this one.

    Rockman 3: Dr. Wily no Saigo!?

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: May 13, 2011 | NES

    If you liked Mega Man 2, you'll surely enjoy this one.

    *** MEGA MAN 3 *** THE GOOD -Excellent level design -Great graphics and sound -Some very helpful power-ups (like the robot dog Rush) -Challenging boss battles -Solid controls THE BAD -Some robot master po... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Now you can prove to everyone that you are the king of useless trivia.

    Jeopardy!

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: May 13, 2011 | NES

    Now you can prove to everyone that you are the king of useless trivia.

    *** JEOPARDY! *** THE GOOD -Good variety of questions -Same fun extras like Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy THE BAD -Brutal spelling requirements OVERVIEW This is Jeopardy! Just like the great trivia... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    Plagued with frustrating controls, Ice Climber falls down a slippery slope.

    Ice Climber

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: May 13, 2011 | NES

    Plagued with frustrating controls, Ice Climber falls down a slippery slope.

    *** ICE CLIMBER *** THE GOOD -Good level design -Fun music THE BAD -Terrible controls when jumping side to side OVERVIEW Ice Climber, for the Nintendo Entertainment System, features two Eskimos named P... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    "DuckTales, a Wooooo Hooooo!"

    Wanpaku Duck Yume Bouken

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: May 13, 2011 | NES

    "DuckTales, a Wooooo Hooooo!"

    *** DUCKTALES *** THE GOOD -Amazing level design -Fun controls -Superb graphics and music -Lends itself to lots of exploration -Exciting boss battles THE BAD -Annoying sound effects OVERVIEW DuckTa... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    A great port to the hit arcade game.

    Double Dragon

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | NES

    A great port to the hit arcade game.

    *** DOUBLE DRAGON *** THE GOOD -Excellent level design -Good controls -Fun multiplayer -Great music and sound THE BAD -A little too short -Punching is useless OVERVIEW Alright so here is the deal. ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    A hockey game so realistic and exciting it's almost like you're watching the actual thing.

    NHL 09

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | X360

    A hockey game so realistic and exciting it's almost like you're watching the actual thing.

    *** NHL 09 *** THE GOOD -Very realistic hockey action -Solid controls -Excellent multiplayer -Be A Pro mode is addictive -Superb graphics and sound THE BAD -Online connection issues -Confusing menus ... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5
    Your dreams of winning hockey gold are hindered a bit with frustrating controls.

    Ice Hockey

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | NES

    Your dreams of winning hockey gold are hindered a bit with frustrating controls.

    *** ICE HOCKEY *** THE GOOD -Customization of your team is fun and strategic -Multiplayer available THE BAD -Confusing controls -Poor puck passing OVERVIEW Ice Hockey for the Nintendo was one of the ... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    A neat idea that lacks in depth and is plagued with a few motion control annoyances.

    Wii Music

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | WII

    A neat idea that lacks in depth and is plagued with a few motion control annoyances.

    *** WII MUSIC *** THE GOOD -Lots of instruments -Easy to play THE BAD -Extremely shallow -Motion control annoyances OVERVIEW On the drawing board Nintendo had a great idea with Wii Music. Drum sets,... Read Full Review

    9 of 10 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5
    Super Mario 64 is the perfect example of how a 3D platformer should be made.

    Super Mario 64

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | N64

    Super Mario 64 is the perfect example of how a 3D platformer should be made.

    *** SUPER MARIO 64 *** THE GOOD -Incredible level design -Solid controls -Exciting musical score -Getting all 120 stars opens up to lots of fun exploring -Fun power-ups THE BAD -Some camera angle / depth ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Although this game will punish you with it's difficulty, if you stick with it you'll find that it tends to grow on you.

    Rockman

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | NES

    Although this game will punish you with it's difficulty, if you stick with it you'll find that it tends to grow on you.

    *** MEGA MAN *** THE GOOD -Fun level design -Cool power-ups -Superb music THE BAD -Health is few and far between -Cheap difficulty OVERVIEW The story of Mega Man starts with the famous robotic engin... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    Aliens trying to take over the world? Just take 'em down with some of the cool weapons in this game!

    Contra

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | NES

    Aliens trying to take over the world? Just take 'em down with some of the cool weapons in this game!

    *** CONTRA *** THE GOOD -Nice variety of power-ups -Solid controls -Game mixes things up by changing the playing views from side scrolling to behind the player THE BAD -Difficulty is a bit too high OVER... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    A simple hack and slash game that provides hours of fun for you and your friends.

    Castle Crashers

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | X360

    A simple hack and slash game that provides hours of fun for you and your friends.

    *** CASTLE CRASHERS *** THE GOOD -Fantastic co-op mode -Exciting combat system -Plenty of good weapons, magic and accessories -Intense music and sound THE BAD -Can get repetitive in long sessions -Online ... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Square Soft thought "outside the RPG box" and truly developed an incredible game.

    Final Fantasy VIII (Platinum)

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | PS

    Square Soft thought "outside the RPG box" and truly developed an incredible game.

    *** FINAL FANTASY VIII *** THE GOOD -Immersive story -Exceptional graphics and musical score -The junction leveling system has a few cool features -Good combat system -Fun extras THE BAD -The junction lev... Read Full Review

    4 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4
    Shallow mini-games and irritating controls will give you a Super Monkey headache.

    Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | WII

    Shallow mini-games and irritating controls will give you a Super Monkey headache.

    *** SUPER MONKEY BALL: STEP & ROLL *** THE GOOD -Uplifting music -Fun level design THE BAD -Grating voice work -Weak multiplayer games -Frustrating controls OVERVIEW Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll b... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    BC 2 is an exciting sequel with realistic shooting, destructible environments and superior multiplayer modes.

    Battlefield: Bad Company 2

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | X360

    BC 2 is an exciting sequel with realistic shooting, destructible environments and superior multiplayer modes.

    *** BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 *** THE GOOD -Amusing commandos to fight with (campaign mode) -Stellar online play with squad respawning -Lots of destruction -Useful classes (multiplayer mode) -Plenty of cool w... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Powerful dialog and story mixed with an improved combat system makes Mass Effect 2 a dynamic sequel.

    Mass Effect 2

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 16, 2011 | X360

    Powerful dialog and story mixed with an improved combat system makes Mass Effect 2 a dynamic sequel.

    *** MASS EFFECT 2 *** THE GOOD -Incredible AI -Much improved combat system -Intense story with great dialog options -Incredible graphics -Great audio THE BAD -Probing planets for minerals is time consumi... Read Full Review

    8 of 9 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10
    With a huge cast of likable heroes and an extraordinary story, FFVI proves to be a big success.

    Final Fantasy VI

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | PS

    With a huge cast of likable heroes and an extraordinary story, FFVI proves to be a big success.

    *** FINAL FANTASY VI *** THE GOOD -Gripping story and exciting characters -Excellent leveling system -Superb soundtrack -Fun battle system -Plenty of weapons, Espers, and other equipment -Fun extras THE BAD... Read Full Review

    4 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    WWF Royal Rumble has it's annoyances but all-in-all it's still a good game.

    WWF Royal Rumble

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | SNES

    WWF Royal Rumble has it's annoyances but all-in-all it's still a good game.

    *** WWF ROYAL RUMBLE *** THE GOOD -Fun multiplayer -Great selection of wrestlers -Good control scheme -Exciting audio THE BAD -Difficult to perform reversals -All characters play the same -Graphics are ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    The improved sequel that takes wrestling games to a whole new level of excitement.

    WWF Raw

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | SNES

    The improved sequel that takes wrestling games to a whole new level of excitement.

    *** WWF RAW *** THE GOOD -Fun multiplayer -Great selection of wrestlers -Excellent variety of game modes -Good control scheme -Exciting audio THE BAD -Difficult to perform reversals -Graphics are a litt... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    It won't have you screaming Cowabunga, but Turtles in Time is still worth checking out.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | SNES

    It won't have you screaming Cowabunga, but Turtles in Time is still worth checking out.

    *** TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES IV: TURTLES IN TIME *** THE GOOD -Fun multiplayer -Four turtles with unique attributes -Superb graphics THE BAD -Special moves aren't beneficial OVERVIEW Teenage Muta... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Tecmo's final football installment offers the same exciting season play along a few extra goodies.

    Tecmo Super Bowl III: Final Edition

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | SNES

    Tecmo's final football installment offers the same exciting season play along a few extra goodies.

    *** TECMO SUPER BOWL III: FINAL EDITION *** THE GOOD -Fun league play -Thrilling multiplayer -Create a player is a great new feature -Sweet animations -Large playbook -More flexibility on offense and defense ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    As a Star Wars fan, this game was slightly disappointing.

    Super Star Wars

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | SNES

    As a Star Wars fan, this game was slightly disappointing.

    *** SUPER STAR WARS *** THE GOOD -Lots of Star Wars universe presented -Great visuals and level design -Excellent sound THE BAD -Cheap difficulty -Almost impossible to avoid taking damage OVERVIEW S... Read Full Review

    0 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:3.5
    The game that Marvel comic books probably wanted to forget ever existed.

    Captain America and the Avengers

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | NES

    The game that Marvel comic books probably wanted to forget ever existed.

    *** CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE AVENGERS *** THE GOOD -Good controls THE BAD -You don't get to play as Iron Man or Vision -Poor music -Uninspiring level design -Dull gameplay OVERVIEW The NES version of ... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    It may not be as good as the arcade version, but it's still worth checking out.

    Captain America and the Avengers

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 02, 2011 | SNES

    It may not be as good as the arcade version, but it's still worth checking out.

    *** CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE AVENGERS *** THE GOOD -Enjoyable combat -Comic book type graphical feel -Exciting music and sound effects THE BAD -Can get repetitive -Only 2 players can play unlike the 4 at th... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Battlefield 1942 is proof that you can make a dynamic World War II first person shooter.

    Battlefield 1942

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 05, 2011 | PC

    Battlefield 1942 is proof that you can make a dynamic World War II first person shooter.

    *** BATTLEFIELD 1942 *** THE GOOD -Excellent multiplayer -Great sound effects -Beautiful level design with nice historic reference -Solid controls -Wide variety of soldier classes and vehicles THE BAD -Th... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Super Punch-Out is a real knock out!

    Super Punch-Out!!

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | SNES

    Super Punch-Out is a real knock out!

    *** SUPER PUNCH-OUT!! *** THE GOOD -Excellent control scheme -Challenging enemies -Superb Graphics -Entertaining sound effects THE BAD -Music is easily forgettable OVERVIEW Super Punch-Out is the dir... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Mario's first attempt to the RPG genre turned out to be a complete success.

    Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | SNES

    Mario's first attempt to the RPG genre turned out to be a complete success.

    *** SUPER MARIO RPG: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN STARS *** THE GOOD -Great for RPG newbies -Fun mix of platforming and RPG elements -Entertaining battle system -Simple yet effective leveling system -Excellent visuals ... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    Another great Mario Karting experience with some cool new features like the Wii Wheel and online play.

    Mario Kart Wii (w/ Racing Wheel)

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 05, 2011 | WII

    Another great Mario Karting experience with some cool new features like the Wii Wheel and online play.

    *** MARIO KART WII *** THE GOOD -Fun controls (Wii Wheel works well and comes free with the game) -Excellent multiplayer (online and offline) -Motorcycles are a nice new feature -Good selection of old and new le... Read Full Review

    4 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    The story and characters might not be your cup of tea but the challenging puzzles definitely make it worth playing.

    Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 05, 2011 | WII

    The story and characters might not be your cup of tea but the challenging puzzles definitely make it worth playing.

    *** ZACK & WIKI: QUEST FOR BARBAROS' TREASURE *** THE GOOD -Great puzzles -Good music -Awesome level design THE BAD -Weak story and characters -Some hiccups with the motion control OVERVIEW Zack and ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    It won't be the "silver bullet" to getting into shape but its fun workouts do hold some fitness merit.

    Wii Fit

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 05, 2011 | WII

    It won't be the "silver bullet" to getting into shape but its fun workouts do hold some fitness merit.

    *** WII FIT *** THE GOOD -Great introduction to the Wii Balance Board -Good variety of workouts and games THE BAD -Some of the balance games are boring -You can't customize the workouts OVERVIEW Wii F... Read Full Review

    4 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    An epic story, characters with unique personalities and plenty of bloodshed; what more could you ask for in an RPG?

    Dragon Age: Origins (Collector's Edition)

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Oct 29, 2010 | PC

    An epic story, characters with unique personalities and plenty of bloodshed; what more could you ask for in an RPG?

    *** DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS *** THE GOOD -Epic story -Immersive character development -Intense battles and boss fights -Controls are versatile -Plenty of great skills/spells to carry into the battlefield -Loads o... Read Full Review

    13 of 14 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    A compelling game that expresses how dark and twisted humanity can become.

    BioShock

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 05, 2011 | X360

    A compelling game that expresses how dark and twisted humanity can become.

    *** BIOSHOCK *** THE GOOD -Gripping and creepy story -Solid controls -Excellent audio -Great selection of weapons, active and passive abilities -Fun leveling system THE BAD -Only a few different types of ... Read Full Review

    5 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    DOTA 2 is a brilliant and highly addictive MOBA with a heavy emphasis on team-based strategy.

    Dota 2

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Jul 30, 2013 | PC

    DOTA 2 is a brilliant and highly addictive MOBA with a heavy emphasis on team-based strategy.

    *** DOTA 2 *** THE GOOD -Highly strategic -Plethora of fun heroes -Excellent team builder -Large replay value THE BAD -Matchmaking issues The pounding of war drums, the clashing of swords, the constant ... Read Full Review

    5 of 7 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    Looks good but after a few hours, you'll be ready to throw this game back into the sea of Xbox Live Arcade.

    Feeding Frenzy

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 05, 2011 | X360

    Looks good but after a few hours, you'll be ready to throw this game back into the sea of Xbox Live Arcade.

    *** FEEDING FRENZY *** THE GOOD -Fun feeding sound effects THE BAD -Very repetitive OVERVIEW Feeding Frenzy is a simple 2D puzzle game where being at the top of the food chain is your biggest concern. ... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    Mirror's Edge is a fast paced platformer that unfortunately trips over its own two feet.

    Mirror's Edge

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Jun 20, 2013 | X360

    Mirror's Edge is a fast paced platformer that unfortunately trips over its own two feet.

    *** MIRROR'S EDGE *** THE GOOD -Thrilling fast pace platforming -Visually striking environment THE BAD -Weak combat elements -Many slow puzzle segments ruin the pace -Story only scratches the surface In... Read Full Review

    4 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:3
    There is a reason that "Sorrows" is in the title, because the makers feel sorry for those who play it.

    Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 05, 2011 | PS2

    There is a reason that "Sorrows" is in the title, because the makers feel sorry for those who play it.

    *** GAUNTLET: SEVEN SORROWS *** THE GOOD -Multiplayer available THE BAD -Short and Pathetic story -Awful graphics -Very repetitive -Uninspiring level design -Characters are all pretty much the same OVE... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:2.5
    The only good dancing bunny is a dead one.

    Boogie Bunnies

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Aug 05, 2011 | X360

    The only good dancing bunny is a dead one.

    *** BOOGIE BUNNIES *** THE GOOD -Good graphics THE BAD -Frustrating controls -Very repetitive -Annoying sound -Co-op mode is terrible -No replay value OVERVIEW Boogie Bunnies is a simple puzzle game... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5
    Infinity Ward has done it again, creating a nearly flawless and highly addictive sequel.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

    By Garrison_Ford | Review Date: Nov 18, 2010 | X360

    Infinity Ward has done it again, creating a nearly flawless and highly addictive sequel.

    *** CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 *** THE GOOD -Highly addictive multiplayer -Action packed story mode -Superb controls -Great team builder -Role playing aspects in multiplayer keep you coming back for more ... Read Full Review

    11 of 12 users found the following review helpful