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  • Rating:8.8

    Madden NFL 2005

    By smbius | Rating Date: Apr 04, 2006 | XBOX
  • Rating:6.5

    Super Gem Fighter Mini-Mix

    By smbius | Rating Date: May 08, 2006 | ARC
  • Rating:8.3

    Ring of Red

    By smbius | Rating Date: May 28, 2007 | PS2
  • Rating:9.5

    Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

    By smbius | Rating Date: Jul 28, 2010 | PC
  • Rating:7.6

    Armored Core 3

    By smbius | Rating Date: Apr 11, 2005 | PS2
  • Rating:8.3

    Dark Cloud

    By smbius | Rating Date: Jan 01, 1990 | PS2
  • Rating:7.6

    Guilty Gear X

    By smbius | Rating Date: Jan 01, 1990 | PS2
  • Rating:8.4

    Guilty Gear X2

    By smbius | Rating Date: Jan 01, 1990 | PS2
  • Rating:9.1

    Katamari Damacy

    By smbius | Rating Date: Apr 13, 2006 | PS2
  • Rating:9

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

    By smbius | Rating Date: Sep 05, 2006 | PS2
  • Rating:3

    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

    By smbius | Rating Date: Jan 01, 1990 | PS2
  • Rating:7

    The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2

    By smbius | Rating Date: Apr 03, 2006 | PS2
  • Rating:6.7

    Rise to Honor

    By smbius | Rating Date: Apr 06, 2007 | PS2
  • Rating:9.5

    Metroid Prime

    By smbius | Rating Date: Sep 11, 2007 | GC
  • Rating:7.5
    Final Fantasy series has always been about the characters first then battle systems and production. Does it deliver?

    Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Limited Collector's Edition)

    By smbius | Review Date: Feb 01, 2012 | X360

    Final Fantasy series has always been about the characters first then battle systems and production. Does it deliver?

    Moments I've experienced in the Final Fantasy series has always been about the characters. Say what you want about battle systems but without its characters and their personal nuances, those wonderful summon attacks or l... Read Full Review

    13 of 15 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    A worthy experience despite the ugly box art? Only if it's cheap enough to buy.<br /> *long*

    Argus no Senshi

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 18, 2007 | PS2

    A worthy experience despite the ugly box art? Only if it's cheap enough to buy.<br /> *long*

    Forget the fact that the last Rygar game was released way back in 1987. Rygar's new Legendary Adventure breaks away any resemblance from its much older prequel with the exception of three things - the &quot;yo-yo weapon... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Massive Fun. One of the best games played in years.

    Mass Effect

    By smbius | Review Date: Mar 18, 2008 | X360

    Massive Fun. One of the best games played in years.

    Mass Effect is not for everyone. It is meant for those who love a good story with interesting characters. That is not to say that the action is not as comparable but the game is so well paced that even the most jaded act... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    IGN's review as well as the reviews above 8 are wrong. Find out from a tennis player's detailed review. *long*

    Grand Slam Tennis

    By smbius | Review Date: Jun 11, 2009 | WII

    IGN's review as well as the reviews above 8 are wrong. Find out from a tennis player's detailed review. *long*

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS I bought Grand Slam Tennis (GST) with the anticipation of seeing actual habits translate onto screen especially for someone who plays real tennis. While I'm not Pete Sampras on the court, I can defi... Read Full Review

    12 of 29 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Fighting games have tread the common ground of multiplayer first. Mortal Kombat breaks this trend and then some.

    Mortal Kombat

    By smbius | Review Date: May 28, 2011 | PS3

    Fighting games have tread the common ground of multiplayer first. Mortal Kombat breaks this trend and then some.

    Nowadays, fighting games have followed the common trend of improving the multiplayer experience and it's completely understandable. Great fighting games boast a wide variety of characters that not only contrast in fighti... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5
    Portal 2 was specifically designed to make you lose sleep and distract you from work.

    Portal 2

    By smbius | Review Date: May 05, 2011 | PC

    Portal 2 was specifically designed to make you lose sleep and distract you from work.

    In a world cluttered with constant releases of military-based First Person Shooters, Portal 2 turns away from the tried and true prepubescent notion that body count, gun upgrades and health buffs are fun routines. Instea... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5
    The game which paved the way for deeper baseball games.

    Baseball Star: Mezase Sankanou

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 14, 2009 | NES

    The game which paved the way for deeper baseball games.

    Baseball Stars carries the same name as its NeoGeo version under the same name but the Nintendo version offers a much deeper, more involving style of play than fans of the series have had before. Baseball Stars has a... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    A classic beat-em-up that no one has played.

    Guardian Heroes

    By smbius | Review Date: Feb 26, 2011 | SAT

    A classic beat-em-up that no one has played.

    Yes. It's been awhile since we've stepped back on memory lane but here we are with another retrospective look at another old classic. Developed by the guys behind Alien Soldierand Radiant Silvergun comes Guardian Heroes ... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    A review from a gamer who has played fighting games since Karate Champ

    Street Fighter IV (Collector's Edition)

    By smbius | Review Date: Feb 18, 2009 | PS3

    A review from a gamer who has played fighting games since Karate Champ

    The Street Fighter franchise has had a long history of success. Since Street Fighter 2 debuted, hacked versions of the arcade were being played by many gamers in 7-Elevens and pizza parlors. This prompted other game comp... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5
    I may not say that this is a 3.5 game but it is mediocre at best. *medium-sized review*

    Pocket Fighter (PlayStation the Best)

    By smbius | Review Date: May 08, 2006 | PS

    I may not say that this is a 3.5 game but it is mediocre at best. *medium-sized review*

    Pocket Fighter stands out due to its cute wackiness. Whether it 's the cameos in the backgrounds or the exagerrated costumes. It's a super deformed extravaganza. It's more novel and meant to attract attention through its... Read Full Review

    2 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    GT5 is a game that mostly sticks to its traditions and pays tribute to its legendary lineage of racing sims.

    Gran Turismo 5

    By smbius | Review Date: Dec 14, 2010 | PS3

    GT5 is a game that mostly sticks to its traditions and pays tribute to its legendary lineage of racing sims.

    Intro NOTE: This review includes the 1.03 update There are two ways to look at this review. If you are a long time car and driving enthusiast, chances are you will be playing this game for months to come, no matt... Read Full Review

    5 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    Difficult to beat. Brothers in Arms' ending credits is definitely a feat that's Earned in Blood. *long*

    Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood

    By smbius | Review Date: Jan 26, 2007 | PC

    Difficult to beat. Brothers in Arms' ending credits is definitely a feat that's Earned in Blood. *long*

    The campaign begins under the eyes of Joe &quot;Red&quot; Hartsock. Hartsock fought with Mike Baker (the main character of Road to Hill 30) and you will find yourself joining and separating yourself from his squad throug... Read Full Review

    5 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    A nice Beat-em-up with no multiplayer co-op. Only head-to-head. *long*

    The Bouncer

    By smbius | Review Date: Jan 24, 2007 | PS2

    A nice Beat-em-up with no multiplayer co-op. Only head-to-head. *long*

    The Bouncer is noble attempt at revitalizing the beat-em-up genre that was dominant in the olden days - the days when Double Dragon and Final Fight were extremely popular. The Bouncer tries to extend itself by giving th... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    An important game that introduced turn-based RPGs. Although, there were other NES games before it that were better.

    Dragon Quest

    By smbius | Review Date: Jan 15, 2009 | NES

    An important game that introduced turn-based RPGs. Although, there were other NES games before it that were better.

    It's hard to fathom that this game is going to be 30 years old after its American debut. For those who have been gaming since the 80's, gamers understand how important this game was to introduce this type of genre to the... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.3
    It's an Instant Classic and it is still very playable today. It is an incredible game that shouldn't be missed. *LONG*

    Star Wars: X-Wing Space Combat Simulator (3.5" Disk)

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 26, 2006 | PC

    It's an Instant Classic and it is still very playable today. It is an incredible game that shouldn't be missed. *LONG*

    I remember when Star Wars was in the arcade back in the early 80's and it was comprised of vector graphics and primitive sounds. Many years have passed and I always wanted to play more games where I would really have a c... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.1
    So Random! Yet....so Hilarious! ** long **

    Katamari Damacy

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 13, 2006 | PS2

    So Random! Yet....so Hilarious! ** long **

    This is probably one of the most esoteric games you will ever play in your entire life. This is just from watching the introduction. I have never seen anything so random. The game makes you wonder what goes through the m... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.4
    A huge departure what from what people are used to with Front Mission. Side scroller? Yes. *long with minor spoilers*

    Front Mission: Gun Hazard

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 12, 2006 | SNES

    A huge departure what from what people are used to with Front Mission. Side scroller? Yes. *long with minor spoilers*

    Don't believe me? Google "Front Mission Gun Hazard Screenshots" and you'll see. Front Mission Gun Hazard (FMGH) is very different. It feels like a mix of games and after playing the game for a couple of days it definite... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.8
    Tomb Raider...now with physics! Great for TR fans and casual gamers. Not for experienced gamers. *long*

    Tomb Raider: Legend

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 11, 2006 | X360

    Tomb Raider...now with physics! Great for TR fans and casual gamers. Not for experienced gamers. *long*

    This game really loves physics...especially when it comes to puzzles and making things fall on enemies. In some cases you will like it. In other cases, you will not. In some experiences, it is so off the wall and obvious... Read Full Review

    4 of 8 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    One of the better tactical shooters in the market with some flaws that fortunately take little away from the experience.

    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas

    By smbius | Review Date: Dec 05, 2008 | X360

    One of the better tactical shooters in the market with some flaws that fortunately take little away from the experience.

    Rainbow Six Vegas (RSV) starts out strong and puts you right in the fire. You begin in Mexico trying to bring a criminal to justice. Sounds simple enough until you begin to go through the number of political twists and t... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.2
    This shoot em up game belongs in the heart of many gamers.

    Ikaruga

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 18, 2007 | GC

    This shoot em up game belongs in the heart of many gamers.

    How can a shoot-em-up have a high score? I'm really not so sure. There is no real story. You only destroy things on screen. No friendlies to worry about. Not even in a two player game. You die in one hit. There is no ... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Don't let the title or the game's box fool you. This game must be played by adults. *long*

    Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure

    By smbius | Review Date: Nov 16, 2007 | WII

    Don't let the title or the game's box fool you. This game must be played by adults. *long*

    Let's get this straight: A glimpse of a kid pirate eating chocolate bars with a flying golden monkey who turns into a bell isn't exactly inviting to most "hardcore" gamers. Most of these kinds of gamers are looking to fi... Read Full Review

    5 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    This was probably the last honest upgrade of Madden...*short*

    Madden NFL 2005

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 04, 2006 | PS2

    This was probably the last honest upgrade of Madden...*short*

    ...before EA started milking the franchise. With the hit stick and refinements on defense, 2005 was a good upgrade from 2004. There were still a couple of cheezy money plays that still worked its way around the franchis... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    If you have the Solid Snake action figure lying next to you on your pillow, buy this DVD.

    The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 03, 2006 | PS2

    If you have the Solid Snake action figure lying next to you on your pillow, buy this DVD.

    If you're a Metal Gear geek, buy this DVD. If you like to recreate love scenes with Solid Snake and Meryl using action figures, buy this DVD. If you collect even the import games like Metal Gear Integral even thoug... Read Full Review

    2 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    How can any fighting game warrant a 9.9 rating? It is a good fighting game but it isn't revolutionary *short*

    Tekken 3 (PlayStation the Best)

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 03, 2006 | PS

    How can any fighting game warrant a 9.9 rating? It is a good fighting game but it isn't revolutionary *short*

    Tekken 3 is a great evolution from Tekken 1 and 2. Mr. Gerstmann was probably on crack at the time he wrote the review but for the most part, Tekken 3 is pretty much the arcade. All you need are the arcade sticks. If you... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.7
    Freespace is still incredible to play. Freespace > (Wing Commander + X-Wing + X2 + X1) *long review*

    Freespace 2 Gold

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 03, 2006 | PC

    Freespace is still incredible to play. Freespace > (Wing Commander + X-Wing + X2 + X1) *long review*

    I have played many space simulators before but this game takes the cake and eats it right in front of their faces. Freespace 2 (FS2), even after these many years, still plays as good as it looks. In this game, you'll ... Read Full Review

    4 of 4 users found the following review helpful