Rating:9

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Apr 12, 2006 | PSP

Syphon Filter's weak story doesn't hamper an amazing game.

Syphon Filter is a success on almost every level. Despite the fact that the story is utterly without merit, the gameplay is so riveting that if there wasn’t a story at all, the game wouldn’t suffer at all. Syphon Fi... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.5

World Soccer Winning Eleven 9: Ubiquitous Edition

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Jun 11, 2006 | PSP

Winning Eleven 9 has the capability to deliver an experience that quenches any soccer fans thirst.

Winning Eleven 9 for the PSP is a triumph for handheld sports enthusiasts everywhere, proving that the hardware has the capability to deliver an experience that quenches any soccer fans thirst. Winning Eleven has pre... Read Full Review

2 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.9

Mario Kart DS (DS Bundle)

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Nov 24, 2005 | DS

A wealth of single player options combined with online multiplayer makes Mario Kart a must have for DS owners.

Nintendo has again pulled out its kart racing franchise with great fanfare, and has delivered once again on its successful Mario themed racing game. A wealth of single player options combined with online multiplayer mak... Read Full Review

2 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.2

Neverwinter Nights

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Mar 29, 2006 | PC

Neverwinter Nights is arguably one of the most complete, interesting, and beautiful Dungeons and Dragons games ever.

Neverwinter Nights is arguably one of the most complete, interesting, and beautiful Dungeons and Dragons games ever made with a plot that is equally as engaging as gameplay. Though there are a few complaints, these are ... Read Full Review

4 of 5 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.2

Sigma Star Saga

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Mar 23, 2006 | GBA

Unfortunately, what Sigma Star gets right is ultimately weighted against what it gets wrong.

Sigma Star saga is a really great idea; who doesn’t want to relive the glory days of Raiden, Axelay or R-type? Unfortunately, what Sigma Star gets right is ultimately weighted against what it gets wrong. The game star... Read Full Review

2 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.5

Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Nov 29, 2006 | PSP

For those of you interested in the simulation light arcade style air combat, there is no substitute.

The Ace Combat series has finally landed on the PSP with astounding results, rivaling its best entries on the PS2. For those of you interested in the simulation light arcade style air combat, there is no substitute. A... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:6.8

Black (Platinum Hits)

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Nov 26, 2006 | XBOX

There are definitely some enjoyable aspects to Black, but the ride is over long after it should be.

Black is somewhat of a conundrum, promising so little and delivering with spades on a subject that everyone who has played any first person shooter should be intimately familiar with, namely the shooting. While the prod... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.4

Final Fantasy XI

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Mar 20, 2006 | PC

If you have the time and patience to reach the end content, then you'll be rewarded with a unique story experience.

Though the market is already saturated with massively multiplayer games, Final Fantasy 11 has managed to distinguish itself through a tough love process…extremely tough love. Despite incredible curves kicking the averag... Read Full Review

6 of 6 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.3

Silkroad Online

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Mar 09, 2006 | PC

If you have the patience, this MMO offers a unique and enticing experience.

Silkroad Online is truly the epitome of reaping what you sow, and if you have the patience to grind for hours on end, the harvest is an undescribable experience in a fantasy 13th century setting that hasn't been done bef... Read Full Review

4 of 4 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.4

Guitar Hero

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Nov 11, 2006 | PS2

For anyone remotely interested in rock, rhythm, or looking for a gaming fix, look no further.

The best rhythm games are the ones that successfully immerse you in the activity through the music, be it tapping a screen, dancing on a pad, or in this case, playing a guitar, and of the three the last is best. Wailing... Read Full Review

0 of 0 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.8

Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Mar 04, 2006 | PC

Whether you’re a D and D fan or just looking for a good MMO, DDO is your ticket to high fantasy fun.

Though the myriad of Dungeons and Dragons’ entry’s over the years have produced mixed results, the massively multiplayer implementation offers a great deal of content for mmo players in general, though the package favors... Read Full Review

6 of 8 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.7

Final Fantasy XII

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Nov 07, 2006 | PS2

Final Fantasy XII offers one of the best experiences this year on any platform.

The release of Final Fantasy games are always an event to behold, as they represent the pinnacle of Japanese Roleplaying development. As such, the newest release heralds a drastic change from the Final Fantasy cannon, a... Read Full Review

3 of 6 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.1

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Oct 15, 2005 | DS

Though the touch screen is poorly implemented, the overall game is still as much fun and as engrossing as ever.

Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow is the first Castlevania to appear on the Nintendo DS. Though the touch screen is poorly implemented, the overall game is still as much fun and as engrossing as ever. Dawn of Sorrow is the ... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.6

Phantasy Star Universe

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Nov 03, 2006 | PC

Whether online or off, this game is a blast for newcomers and veterans alike.

Phantasy Star Universe had high expectations riding on it. Fans of Phantasy Star Online (PSO) were rabid, numerous, and critical of the development cycle since the game was announced. For the most part, fans can rest e... Read Full Review

3 of 5 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.8

Danshaku

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Oct 10, 2005 | DS

Despite the flaws inherent in the gameplay design and rather short campaign, this is an excellent space shooter.

Nanostray is a game that unfortunately isn't suited for the ds, as the touch screen often gets in the way of gameplay rather than enhancing it, but despite the flaws inherent in the gameplay design and rather short campa... Read Full Review

2 of 3 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8

Maple Story

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Feb 15, 2006 | PC

If your content for a distraction or just wanting to see something new, Maple Story is perfect.

Maple Story is a free game that breathes fresh life into the mmorpg genre by taking traditional aspects of mmo's and kicking them squarely out the door. Adopting a two dimensional side scrolling approach with a simplifi... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.5

Far Cry Instincts

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Feb 08, 2006 | XBOX

While it’s certainly a notable shooter on the Xbox, the praise it’s received is undeserved.<br />

Though it has received numerous accolades, I find my experience of Far Cry instincts is largely disappointing, as the gameplay, graphics, and story are largely below expectations. While it’s certainly a notable shooter ... Read Full Review

3 of 6 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.3

Alien 3: The Gun

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Sep 21, 2006 | ARC

Alien 3 is a tried and true shooter formula with an excellent universe to indulge in.

Alien 3 is a great gun game, though derivative, that features the terrifying Giger Aliens from cinematic infamy. The game has the same intense moments that one would expect from the series, and immerses the player in th... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.5

Air Rivals

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Jun 29, 2008 | PC

Air Rivals represents a triumph in persistent player versus player combat and MMO gaming.

From the ashes of previous iterations, a veritable phoenix takes the multiplayer stage. Where Space Cowboys Online once held the crown for it's unique futuristic sci-fi dogfighting action, now Air Rivals is released wit... Read Full Review

3 of 4 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.7

Space Rangers 2: Dominators

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Sep 11, 2006 | PC

Full of mirth, depth, and addictive pacing, Space Rangers 2 lacks only the polish of a higher budget.

The difficulty of combining multiple genres effectively has plagued a number of ambitious titles through the years. Through the ashes of failures, companies are beginning to learn new strategies to synchronize two style... Read Full Review

2 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:6

Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Sep 03, 2006 | PSP

Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code makes many changes to arrive at roughly the same spot as its predecessor.

Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade was originally a launch title for the PSP, and met with rather tepid reviews from critics. Though it featured some solid visuals for a handheld, the gameplay was derivative, the ... Read Full Review

3 of 5 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7

Xenosaga Episode I Reloaded: Chikara e no Ishi

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Sep 02, 2006 | PS2

For better or worse, Xenosaga is something special that deserves more than a passing interest to be fully realized.

Pretentious to the point of absurdity and inundated with biblical references, Xenosaga Episode I takes cinematic style story telling to a new level, though the result leaves gameplay wanting for something more. For bett... Read Full Review

4 of 6 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.9

City of Villains

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Jan 24, 2006 | PC

Whether you enjoy a good mmorpg or are looking to test your digital villainy, you should look no further than CoV

City of Heroes was released over a year ago, giving players the ability to adopt a persona of a superhero fighting crime. Among the problems of minimalist gameplay and grueling grinds, there were no dastardly villains w... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.9

Marvel vs. Capcom 2

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Aug 21, 2006 | XBOX

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 makes a lasting and memorable impression.

Capcom has traditionally been nominated as not only the founding father of fighting games with its entries in the Street Fighter series, but also a producer of the some of the finest games to date among its copious franc... Read Full Review

5 of 7 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.4

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Jan 18, 2006 | PC

A genuinely excellent game that, while not innovative, is one of the best rts games in years.<br />

The Warhammer universe hasn't performed well through its many incarnations in video gaming over the years, which is disappointing considering its successful and rich tabletop roots. Dawn of War manages to not only break... Read Full Review

1 of 2 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.3

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Aug 09, 2006 | PC

Galactic Civilizations II is a triumph on all fronts.

Galactic Civilizations II is the rare strategy game that excites the player to the point of making the outcome of the game irrelevant compared to the anticipation of the next turn. Whether colonizing distant planets, di... Read Full Review

6 of 8 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.4

Tekken: Dark Resurrection

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Jul 28, 2006 | PSP

Tekken: Dark Resurrection is by far the best fighting game the PSP can offer

The Tekken series has largely been considered among the finest fighting franchises in gaming history, ranking along Capcom’s Street Fighter as well as Namco’s Soul series, it’s most recent iteration Soul Calibur III. Th... Read Full Review

10 of 11 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.8

Killer7

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Dec 29, 2005 | GC

If Resident Evil expirienced a syncretism with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the result would be close to Killer 7.

Killer 7 is quite possibly one of the most interesting, annoying, self indulgent games I've ever expirienced, reaching new heights of completely unnecessary excesses in style and metaphor. The nature of the plot and the... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.7

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Jul 17, 2006 | XBOX

If you own an Xbox, you should own this game. Period.

Equal parts swashbuckling pirating and dog fighting action, Crimson Skies is a unique action game from Microsoft that puts the joy of Grand Theft Auto on a prop engine airplane. Though the charm of the game will draw yo... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.6

Otogi: Myth of Demons

By Squids-Ahoy | Review Date: Jul 13, 2006 | XBOX

Otogi strikes out into brave new frontiers by offering action fans a glimpse of future gaming.

In an age where developers are taking larger and larger risks by investing in relatively unknown projects to promote diverse and unique games, Otogi: Myth of Demons is truly a Greek tragedy, being so exemplary a title, b... Read Full Review

4 of 4 users found the following review helpful