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  • Rating:8.6
    If you liked Metroid Prime, you’ll instantly fall in love with Echoes – because its fundamentally the same game.

    Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

    By Targett | Review Date: Oct 10, 2005 | GC

    If you liked Metroid Prime, you’ll instantly fall in love with Echoes – because its fundamentally the same game.

    The star born terror burnt through the heavens and struck Aether with an untold might. Home to the ancient alien race The Luminoth, their home was caught in a dimensional rift dividing the planet into two worlds. One lig... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.3
    You might want to broaden your tastes if you were getting tired when the T.H.U.G. series rolled out.<br />

    Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 13, 2006 | X360

    You might want to broaden your tastes if you were getting tired when the T.H.U.G. series rolled out.<br />

    For those who missed out on the series and are curious what Wasteland tastes like, you say goodbye to x-games caliber skateboarding - where the laws of gravity apply - and say hello to 50 trick combo lines. Of most simil... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    Giving Shaolin Monks a rental would be an understatement - for fans of the series that is.<br />

    Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 10, 2006 | XBOX

    Giving Shaolin Monks a rental would be an understatement - for fans of the series that is.<br />

    Mortal Kombat was the trendsetter for violent and gory games back in the day of the arcade. With blood, guts, and brutal fatalities it was known mainly for its brilliant trick combos and captivating characters. A decade ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.3
    Give SSX On Tour a rent before you contemplate a purchase.

    SSX On Tour

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 07, 2006 | GC

    Give SSX On Tour a rent before you contemplate a purchase.

    The SSX series is infamous for helping to launch the Playstation 2's career, and it's also quite popular thanks to SSX3 and it's massive "one mountain" ideal, where players have one mountain to conquer. It was quite an a... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    You might want to broaden your tastes if you were getting tired when the T.H.U.G. series rolled out.<br />

    Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 02, 2006 | XBOX

    You might want to broaden your tastes if you were getting tired when the T.H.U.G. series rolled out.<br />

    Tony Hawks ain’t pro no more and he’s all thuged out, so why’s he still skating? Because he’s kicking it old-school in the American Wasteland. For those who missed out on the series and are curious what Wasteland tas... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4.2
    I recommend cutting the disc up into sharp triangles and having ninja star fights with your friends and family.

    Shrek: Super Party

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 02, 2006 | GC

    I recommend cutting the disc up into sharp triangles and having ninja star fights with your friends and family.

    Ah crap, these guys are gonna have to start paying me for playing this **** The overall presentation of this wad was terrible it was too bright for my virgin eyes to handle. The graphics surprisingly, (considering everyt... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:3.9
    Either way I was happy it was over.

    SX Superstar

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 02, 2006 | GC

    Either way I was happy it was over.

    This game showed a lot of promise offering 20 tracks, 24 riders and 12 bikes but I mean god 3 game modes! That’s bull. This is all before I even put it in the machine… Imagine the horrible amount of pain I felt when I st... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:3.6
    This game is a combination of sleazy pornography and ghetto kung-fu.

    Charlie's Angels

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 01, 2006 | GC

    This game is a combination of sleazy pornography and ghetto kung-fu.

    Oh boy, this game makes Bad Boys look like Jesus Christ in his purest form. If you think video games hotties are totally sweet and in, you might want to check this game out. On second thought, no! With the terrible graph... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:3.6
    After I played this game - I felt compelled to do something worthwhile with my life - and played fetch with my dog.

    Bad Boys II

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 01, 2006 | GC

    After I played this game - I felt compelled to do something worthwhile with my life - and played fetch with my dog.

    For a game based off of a hit Hollywood movie you would expect some sort of quality out of your game. Well guess what? You don’t! In fact, you don’t even get the stars, Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, to lend the voices ... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.9
    As with any new Tony Hawk's game: get it, it rocks like you won’t believe and you will not be disappointed.

    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 01, 2006 | GC

    As with any new Tony Hawk's game: get it, it rocks like you won’t believe and you will not be disappointed.

    There are many skateboarding titles out there that try to reinvent what this game does, but when it comes down to it there is only one extreme sports game that delivers every time without exception. Of course, I am talki... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    The true beauty of the game is that the assignments are fairly open-ended and can be carried out in a multitude of ways.

    Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

    By Targett | Review Date: Feb 01, 2006 | GC

    The true beauty of the game is that the assignments are fairly open-ended and can be carried out in a multitude of ways.

    “It seems your brother was into a lot more than just smuggling guns for you.” Prologue for the uninitiated: The character of 47 was first introduced in the promising, yet under performing debut Hitman: Codename 47 (PC... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    It lacks the kick ass multiplayer - which really sells it short – but still an engaging single player game.

    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 29, 2006 | GC

    It lacks the kick ass multiplayer - which really sells it short – but still an engaging single player game.

    Sam Fisher called - He left a message on your phone, read “Uncle Sam pwnz you!” Who’s Sam you ask? You mean to tell me you’ve missed out on the blockbuster smash hit that is Splinter Cell? Backed by the master mind kn... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.7
    Super Monkey Ball gets awfully hard at times, but everything else about this diverse title is flawless in all respects.

    Super Monkey Ball

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Super Monkey Ball gets awfully hard at times, but everything else about this diverse title is flawless in all respects.

    There seem to be a lot of unusually weird games that come out of Japan (Space Fisherman, Low Rider, and Ape Escape to name a few). And many don’t even make it to North America. But the select few that do are like a bless... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    A prequal to an instant classic. Any horror fan owes it to themselves to play this game.

    Resident Evil 0

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    A prequal to an instant classic. Any horror fan owes it to themselves to play this game.

    This game needs no introduction. It doesn't need a clever intro, or any other "hook" that will make you continue reading. Why? Because this is Resident Evil Zero, the first Resident Evil game developed exclusively for a ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.4
    If you have yet to take the survival/horror plunge, Resident Evil is the best place to start.

    Resident Evil

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    If you have yet to take the survival/horror plunge, Resident Evil is the best place to start.

    As I re-entered the old mansion, my mind was filled with memories of one Capcom's greatest series -- Resident Evil. The mansion was different, but still the same. Many of the rooms had been moved to new locations, while ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.2
    This is definitely worth your time if you are even remotely interested in FPS’s.

    Red Faction II

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    This is definitely worth your time if you are even remotely interested in FPS’s.

    Perfect Dark was the best combination of innovation and what we all wanted in a perfect shooter, back in 2000. Red Faction II is the best combination of all those games since then, but only the good parts. It seems TH... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.8
    It has a very strong beginning but it's just too short to merit a purchase

    P.N. 03

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    It has a very strong beginning but it's just too short to merit a purchase

    Vanessa Schneider. The leading character in the action shooter known as PN03 (Product Number 3), is also the only character. The game begins when Vanessa is approached by a mysterious “client” who requests that she use h... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.1
    NFS is a decent racing experience. It has its flaws - but it has some strong points too - an could have been much better

    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    NFS is a decent racing experience. It has its flaws - but it has some strong points too - an could have been much better

    From the moment you see the opening cinematic video for NFS, you get the feeling you're in for a wild ride. A nice interface, superb soundtrack, and two large campaign modes all set the stage to get anyone excited about ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    Minor camera problems aside, Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour is a great game.

    Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Minor camera problems aside, Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour is a great game.

    Mario Golf debuted on the NES more than ten years ago, back in 1991. And it's latest update in the series can be found on the Cube, but before that there was Mario Golf 64. It was an instant hole in one, and Nintendo rol... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.2
    The Legend of Zelda is an amazing experience, one of my fondest on the cube. And I think everyone should try it out.

    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Limited Edition)

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    The Legend of Zelda is an amazing experience, one of my fondest on the cube. And I think everyone should try it out.

    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker had a lot of anticipation and hype behind it and it had great expectations to live up to. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, was a brilliant game, one of the very few games to recei... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.2
    Would anyone port a game from a dead console unless it was worth it?

    Ikaruga

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Would anyone port a game from a dead console unless it was worth it?

    Ikaruga, an odd word that is very difficult to pronounce. Which is ironic, considering the game is rather different and is very difficult to play. Maybe that’s the word that came flying out of its designer’s mouth when h... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    Wario World's short length overshadows the amusing combat and secret-packed stages.

    Wario World

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Wario World's short length overshadows the amusing combat and secret-packed stages.

    Starring roles in video games have never eluded Wario, Mario's evil nemesis. The greedy treasure-gobbler has had his fair share of handheld titles, each garnering a fair share of success and critical acclaim. Finally, Wa... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.4
    Sould Callibur 2 is the best fighter for GameCube and among the greatest on any console.

    SoulCalibur II

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Sould Callibur 2 is the best fighter for GameCube and among the greatest on any console.

    When Soul Calibur was released as a launch title for the Sega Dreamcast, it was heralded as the greatest 3D-fighting game of all time. A bold statement indeed. So bold, in fact, that its sequel, Soul Calibur II, has been... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    For fans of games that let you have dramatic and realistic fire fights, this is a game definitely worth checking out.

    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    For fans of games that let you have dramatic and realistic fire fights, this is a game definitely worth checking out.

    When Splinter Cell came out last year for the X-Box, it was met with critical acclaim and blockbuster sales. It was the best game Microsoft's X-Box had seen since Halo. Controversially, the AIAS awarded it the best game ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.7
    A must have for fight fans and Nintendo fanatics alike.

    Super Smash Bros. Melee

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    A must have for fight fans and Nintendo fanatics alike.

    When Super Smash Bros. debuted on the N64 some 3 years ago it was met warmly by fans and critics alike- it's frantic 4 player battles were the toast of party gamers and Nintendo lovers alike. It was the much heralded and... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.6
    All in all, I would recommend this game to anyone with both a Gamecube and common sense.

    Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    All in all, I would recommend this game to anyone with both a Gamecube and common sense.

    "I used to bulls-eye wamprats back home; they're not much bigger than two meters." When the Nintendo GameCube launched in November of 2001 Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II was there right along with it. It wa... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    At the end of the day, the game-play is what counts and Jedi Outcast has it in spades.

    Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    At the end of the day, the game-play is what counts and Jedi Outcast has it in spades.

    It has been 8 long years since the destruction of the second Death Star and consequently, the fall of Palpatine's evil Empire. In those 8 years Han & Leia got married and had kids, Boba Fett returned and Luke set up the ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.7
    Metroid Prime is an instant classic and a must have addition to any Nintendo fan and video gamers collection.

    Metroid Prime

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Metroid Prime is an instant classic and a must have addition to any Nintendo fan and video gamers collection.

    It had been 8 years since gamers had seen gaming icon Samus Aran in her own adventure. While she graced us with cameo's in the Super Smash Bros games, Nintendo still refused to commit to creating a new chapter in the Met... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5.2
    Any serious gamer - instead of playing this game - should Find the TMNT arcade game and avoid this title all together.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Any serious gamer - instead of playing this game - should Find the TMNT arcade game and avoid this title all together.

    After a long hiatus in the turtle oriented gaming world, Konami has returned with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a beat-‘em-up style action game based off the brand new TV series. The previous TMNT based games had a flair... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    If you’re looking for gaming experience with any sort of depth, look elsewhere.

    Mario Party 5

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    If you’re looking for gaming experience with any sort of depth, look elsewhere.

    Unlike other game sequels, Nintendo’s Mario Party 5 does not continue a story, or really change much of anything over its previous versions. While the game does add some new features, and newer minigames than its predece... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.2
    If you’re in the mood for an extremely well done squad shooter that doesn’t require much more than a thirst for action..

    Freedom Fighters

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    If you’re in the mood for an extremely well done squad shooter that doesn’t require much more than a thirst for action..

    From Io Interactive, the developers of the 2002 hit Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, comes Freedom Fighters. The two games share similar controls, 3rd person perspective, and killer scores by Jesper Kyd, but that is where the ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.8
    Put simply: If you like games, buy this. Now.

    Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Put simply: If you like games, buy this. Now.

    'This... can't be happening...' When Eternal Darkness: Sanities Requiem was first announced, it was set to be the Nintendo 64's answer to the Playstation's Silent Hill, a disturbing horror with the most original of st... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    Def Jam Vendetta should not be passed up by any gamer looking for fun.

    Def Jam Vendetta

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Def Jam Vendetta should not be passed up by any gamer looking for fun.

    DMX, Method Man, Capone, NORE, Redman, Ludacris, Ghost Face. Creating a game based on the music, attitude, and likeness of hardcore rappers would usually narrow down a games audience and create a very limited appeal t... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.2
    Strap in your seatbelt and get ready for some real white knuckle arcade driving folks.

    Burnout 2: Point of Impact

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Strap in your seatbelt and get ready for some real white knuckle arcade driving folks.

    Sheesh! If my insurance agent saw this game, he’d probably have nightmares for weeks. Anyone who has played the original Burnout by Akklaim will know what I’m talking about … fast and furious racing on the right or wrong... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.9
    Burnout is tremendous fun when you get the hang of it and can get used to the tedious crash replays.

    Burnout

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Burnout is tremendous fun when you get the hang of it and can get used to the tedious crash replays.

    Driving games come in handfuls these days on the current generation consoles, especially the less serious arcade style racers, arcade style racers such as Burnout. And when you present yourself to an audience that has pl... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.9
    If you can’t get past the 64 quality graphics, and lack of any real objectives then you will likely not enjoy A.C.

    Animal Crossing

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    If you can’t get past the 64 quality graphics, and lack of any real objectives then you will likely not enjoy A.C.

    I would usually begin this with a description of the plot or a games story. But how do you do that when a game doesn’t have a plot or story? So bypassing that, I’ll cut straight to the core game-play elements that make t... Read Full Review

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  • Rating:7
    It maybe short, but it's pure Nintendo.

    Luigi Mansion

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    It maybe short, but it's pure Nintendo.

    For years Luigi has lived in the shadows of his older brother. Since the first Super Mario Brothers game he's always been known as the back-up character that player 2 uses. He was never as popular as his brother and peop... Read Full Review

    0 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    If you’re into games, get this now. You will enjoy every minute of it.

    Tony Hawk's Underground 2

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    If you’re into games, get this now. You will enjoy every minute of it.

    Tony Hawks Underground 2 kicks ass. I won’t beat around the bush with fancy intros or history lessons – what THUG 2 lacks in innovation it makes up with its endless quality and sheer fun. What makes THUG 2 so deliciou... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    Baten kaitos is an excellent game. Anyone who enjoys RPGs will find something to like.

    Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean

    By Targett | Review Date: Jan 28, 2006 | GC

    Baten kaitos is an excellent game. Anyone who enjoys RPGs will find something to like.

    Baten Kaitos is a peculiar turn-based RPG from Namco, the makers of Tales of Symphonia. The game itself is hard to describe because most of it is it’s combat, and the game uses a combat system that hasn’t been done befor... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
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