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  • Rating:8.5
    A good enough game that I don't even mind it's WWII setting that I've grown oh so tired of.

    Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway

    By dimsey | Review Date: Oct 11, 2008 | X360

    A good enough game that I don't even mind it's WWII setting that I've grown oh so tired of.

    Pros * Pretty intense action that utilizes cover mechanics well. * A story less about the war and more about a handful of the people in it, which gives it a more personal touch then some other games provide. ... Read Full Review

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  • Rating:7.5
    It won't last you very long, but it's action packed enough to make it a worth while purchase.

    Stranglehold

    By dimsey | Review Date: Sep 23, 2007 | X360

    It won't last you very long, but it's action packed enough to make it a worth while purchase.

    Theres not much to say about this game, really. It's nothing especially new or special, but thats not to say it isn't fun - while it lasts anyway. It won't take you too long to plow through. Levels basically consist ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    If you liked Guitar Hero 1, you'll like this just as much.

    Guitar Hero II

    By dimsey | Review Date: Nov 22, 2006 | PS2

    If you liked Guitar Hero 1, you'll like this just as much.

    Gonna try to keep this short. It's a good sequel, but it's mostly tailored toward people who've played previously I feel. There are some major jumps in difficulty. All the same, if you enjoyed the previous entry you'll... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.4
    The best wrestling game to grace an xbox console ever. Not that it had much in the way of competition, but a great game.

    WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007

    By dimsey | Review Date: Nov 30, 2006 | X360

    The best wrestling game to grace an xbox console ever. Not that it had much in the way of competition, but a great game.

    Another year, another Smackdown vs Raw game. And this time on the 360. Does the Xbox finally have a good wrestling game? Yeah. It does. A very good wrestling game at that. They've shaken things up a bit with the ad... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    It still kicks butt!

    DOOM

    By dimsey | Review Date: Nov 15, 2006 | X360

    It still kicks butt!

    Doom. I didn't really expect this to appear on Live Arcade. But there it was. So I grabbed it. And am playing it. And it kicks large quantity's of butt, still, after all these years. Once I managed to again grasp th... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.4
    It's added a little, but also taken a little. But all in all it's a great game.

    Tony Hawk's Project 8

    By dimsey | Review Date: Nov 15, 2006 | X360

    It's added a little, but also taken a little. But all in all it's a great game.

    Well it's another Tony Hawk game. And it's largely same old same old. But thats hardly a bad thing. The addition of the Nail A Trick feature is a nice one. Allows you a little creativity and flexibility in your tri... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.1
    A solid JRPG and the first I've enjoyed in ages, I'd recommend picking it up if you like this kind of game.

    Enchanted Arms

    By dimsey | Review Date: Nov 10, 2006 | X360

    A solid JRPG and the first I've enjoyed in ages, I'd recommend picking it up if you like this kind of game.

    I generally can't tolerate JRPGs. I don't know why. I played FF7 and liked well enough. Same with FF8 and 9. But by 10 it just grew stale. Perhaps it's my mistake for judging JRPGS solely on FF games, but it's general... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5
    Good idea, bad execution.

    Jaws Unleashed

    By dimsey | Review Date: Nov 10, 2006 | XBOX

    Good idea, bad execution.

    Going to make this quick: This game is mediocre at best. Graphically, it's alright. At least as far as ocean life goes. Cut scenes involving people and stuff are just horrible to watch. They look.. Horrible. They soun... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    Great game in a rather unique setting.

    Bully

    By dimsey | Review Date: Nov 04, 2006 | PS2

    Great game in a rather unique setting.

    This game stirred quite a lot of controversy before release, Jack Thompson called it a 'Columbine Simulator'. So is it? Can I flip out and kill students and faculty? No. There is no guns. Least none that can kill. The... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    If you're a Mortal Kombat fan, it's a must - but if you didn't like the last two games in the series, steer clear.

    Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

    By dimsey | Review Date: Oct 29, 2006 | PS2

    If you're a Mortal Kombat fan, it's a must - but if you didn't like the last two games in the series, steer clear.

    I'm going to try and be to the point and not rant so much. Is Mortal Kombat: Armageddon a good game? Yes. If you liked MK: Deadly Alliance and MK: Deception, that is. If you didn't, MK:A won't do anything for you. ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    This would easily tie any GTA fan over til GTA 4.

    Saints Row

    By dimsey | Review Date: Oct 24, 2006 | X360

    This would easily tie any GTA fan over til GTA 4.

    Thanks to the compentance of certain local retailers, I've only just now managed to get my hands on Saints Row. Was it worth the wait? Most definately. I don't know what I can say about it noone else has. It's just... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.9
    If this game were as fleshed out as it's characters, we'd have a hit.

    Rumble Roses

    By dimsey | Review Date: Feb 18, 2006 | PS2

    If this game were as fleshed out as it's characters, we'd have a hit.

    Not the deepest game out there, but it's fairly enjoyable and it's got quite a lot of replay value in going back to unlock various outfits and whatnot for the ladies. It's barebones wrestling here. Knock em down and pin... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    Not a traditional Pokemon game at all, but it'll keep us busy til Diamond and Pearl comes out for sure.

    Pokemon Fushigi no Dungeon: Aka no Kyuujotai

    By dimsey | Review Date: Oct 05, 2006 | GBA

    Not a traditional Pokemon game at all, but it'll keep us busy til Diamond and Pearl comes out for sure.

    I never thought a Pokemon game would share elements with that of Nethack but Pokemon Dungeon Red/Blue bares a passing resemblence for sure. You start the game by anwsering a series of random questions which'll determi... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    Pure, old-school fun!

    New Super Mario Bros.

    By dimsey | Review Date: Sep 27, 2006 | DS

    Pure, old-school fun!

    New Mario Brothers isn't really all that new. It doesn't mix things up too much. But in this instance, thats a good thing. It's classic 2D Platformer Mario with 3D visuals, which look awesome. Theres a bright color... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Finally we can pit Mario and Sonic against each other in a brawl and see who comes out on top in this great game.

    Super Smash Bros. Brawl

    By dimsey | Review Date: Jul 06, 2008 | WII

    Finally we can pit Mario and Sonic against each other in a brawl and see who comes out on top in this great game.

    Pros * A good variety of characters. Both well known faces and obscure, all of which are fun to play. * Numerous levels and a decently robust level creator to boot. * Tonnes of unlockables. * Attr... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.1
    If you're a fan of the franchise or just want a simple button masher Shrek SuperSlam is easy to recommend.

    DreamWorks Shrek SuperSlam

    By dimsey | Review Date: Aug 31, 2006 | XBOX

    If you're a fan of the franchise or just want a simple button masher Shrek SuperSlam is easy to recommend.

    I've oftened eyed Shrek Superslam sitting there on the shelf of my local game retailer and pondered picking it up, but as the price was sitting at over $50AUD I just couldn't bring myself to pick up what I've heard's a r... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Does what a sequel ought to, takes the foundation of the original game and improves upon it in practically every way.

    Assassin's Creed II

    By dimsey | Review Date: Nov 24, 2009 | X360

    Does what a sequel ought to, takes the foundation of the original game and improves upon it in practically every way.

    Pros * Very good looking game. * More interesting side quests and other assorted diversions than the first game. * Solid game play. * Good at handing out achivement points, if that's your kind of th... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    Won't have much long term appeal, but if you're a Bourne fan it's at least worth a rental.

    Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

    By dimsey | Review Date: Jun 15, 2008 | X360

    Won't have much long term appeal, but if you're a Bourne fan it's at least worth a rental.

    Pros * Hand to hand combat is fun, nice to look at. * Follows the movies well and adds some from the books too. * Cool cinematics, good use of quick time events. Cons * As the game follows the ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    Can I dig it? Why, yes I can!

    The Warriors

    By dimsey | Review Date: Jan 14, 2006 | XBOX

    Can I dig it? Why, yes I can!

    Before playing The Warriors I knew pretty much nothing about it. I didn't know it was based on a movie. All I knew was that it looked to be a kickass beatem up. And I was correct. It kicks a hell of a lot of ass. ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5
    If you own a PS3 and you like GOOD GAMES you should probably play this.

    Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

    By dimsey | Review Date: Oct 16, 2009 | PS3

    If you own a PS3 and you like GOOD GAMES you should probably play this.

    Pros * Almost all the characters are interesting in someway or another. * Shooting feels solid and bad guys don't take a bazillion bullets to go down this time. * Improved melee combat * Though almo... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Liberty City has never looked as good and Grand Theft Auto has never played so great. A definate must own.

    Grand Theft Auto IV

    By dimsey | Review Date: May 12, 2008 | X360

    Liberty City has never looked as good and Grand Theft Auto has never played so great. A definate must own.

    Pros * Graphically and aurally outstanding. * Engaging story and characters that you'll actually care about. * Improved combat and driving. * Still as funny as ever. * Terrific multiplayer. ... Read Full Review

    1 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.4
    If you're after good multiplayer, then pick this up. Otherwise it's not at all worth it.

    Chromehounds

    By dimsey | Review Date: Aug 03, 2006 | X360

    If you're after good multiplayer, then pick this up. Otherwise it's not at all worth it.

    I played the demo of this game and I wasn't impressed. Still, it didn't stop me from picking it up a few weeks later when it was released. Is it any better then the demo would let you believe? Yeah, it is. Not that mu... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.4
    The strategy element in empires adds some variety to an otherwise usual entry in the Dynasty Warriors series.

    Shin Sangoku Musou 4 Empires

    By dimsey | Review Date: Jul 22, 2006 | X360

    The strategy element in empires adds some variety to an otherwise usual entry in the Dynasty Warriors series.

    Hey look, yet ANOTHER Dynasty Warriors game. But this one's actually somewhat different to the last thousand iterations thanks to somewhat interesting strategy gameplay. The main mode here is the Empires mode, which ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.4
    It's as fun as it ever was.

    Smash T.V.

    By dimsey | Review Date: Jul 19, 2006 | X360

    It's as fun as it ever was.

    Smash TV is plainly awesome. I remember having a blast with it when I was a kid, playin' it on my NES. I remember having a blast with it playing some compilation a few years back on the PS2. And I'm sure as hell havi... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Considering it comes free on the 360's harddrive theres no excuse for not trying this addictive little gem.

    Hexic HD

    By dimsey | Review Date: Jul 19, 2006 | X360

    Considering it comes free on the 360's harddrive theres no excuse for not trying this addictive little gem.

    With me, puzzle games can generally be shoved into either one of two catagorys. Addictive or crud. Hexic is quite addictive. I don't know how to adequetly describe the gameplay of Hexic. It basically consists of rot... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.9
    Even if your not typically into rhythm games, Guitar Hero prooves itself to be decent enough to try regardless.

    Guitar Hero

    By dimsey | Review Date: Jul 18, 2006 | PS2

    Even if your not typically into rhythm games, Guitar Hero prooves itself to be decent enough to try regardless.

    I generally avoid rhythm games like the plague, usually due to cruddy music. But after reading the song list from Guitar Hero and somewhat interested in the Guitar controller, I (after many months of waiting and searchi... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.2
    A decent puchase if you hadn't previously played the original.

    Conker: Live & Reloaded

    By dimsey | Review Date: Jul 18, 2006 | XBOX

    A decent puchase if you hadn't previously played the original.

    Well, whats there to say? It's more or less the same as the N64 Version. Save a few bits and pieces in the single player and the multiplayer. Though in my oppinion, multiplayer wasn't changed for the better. I don't ... Read Full Review

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