User Reviews & Ratings

Average Score 8.1/10
  1. 10
    (1)
  2. 9
    (68)
  3. 8
    (55)
  4. 7
    (28)
  5. 6
    (11)
  6. 5
    (11)
  7. 4
    (0)
  8. 3
    (1)
  9. 2
    (0)
  10. 1
    (4)
  • Rating:9
    MGS3:Subsistence does away with traditional perspectives and adds to it serious value in one hell of a great bargain.

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence (First Print Limited Edition)

    By smbius | Review Date: Sep 05, 2006 | PS2

    MGS3:Subsistence does away with traditional perspectives and adds to it serious value in one hell of a great bargain.

    I have both versions of MGS3 and the Snake Eater version was a case of forcing the issue of the camera. After finishing subsistence, I can't imagine playing playing MGS3 with the traditional overhead perspective - a clea... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.4
    The Wii Edition is the only version that should be played. No exceptions. *long*

    BioHazard 4: Wii Edition

    By smbius | Review Date: Jun 26, 2007 | WII

    The Wii Edition is the only version that should be played. No exceptions. *long*

    Resident Evil 4 has now been reincarnated for the Wii and if you haven't played the game yet, the Wii Edition is, by far, the best version (and hopefully the last) to date. In the original GameCube version, Leon Kennedy ... Read Full Review

    3 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5
    Heavenly cutscenes. One short ride.

    Heavenly Sword

    By smbius | Review Date: Nov 23, 2009 | PS3

    Heavenly cutscenes. One short ride.

    For a first generation PS3 game, Heavenly Sword is a tour-de-force in cutscene graphics and high production values. It takes many pages from several well-known adventure games while complimenting them at the same time. M... Read Full Review

    3 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.3
    The pacing in this game is unbelievable. I'm not a huge fan of FPS but this is one game you should try.

    Call of Duty

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

    The pacing in this game is unbelievable. I'm not a huge fan of FPS but this is one game you should try.

    The pacing in this game is unbelievable. I'm not a huge fan of FPS but this is one game you should try. *long* There are many good elements in this game - most of which are already covered in many other reviews. Cal... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    These are one of the few times where I will disagree with Gamespot's excellent reviews. *long*

    Star Fox: Assault

    By smbius | Review Date: Jun 22, 2007 | GC

    These are one of the few times where I will disagree with Gamespot's excellent reviews. *long*

    When I completed this game a few months ago, I had a score in mind before I reviewed it. I decided to revisit the game to see if I would end up changing my score. Nope. I guess I was right the first time. StarFox: Ass... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    Capcom Vs. SNK 2 (CvS2) is the latest 2D fighting game that filters the best of most fighting styles...*somewhat long*

    Capcom vs. SNK 2: Millionaire Fighting 2001 (PlayStation 2 the Best)

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 20, 2005 | PS2

    Capcom Vs. SNK 2 (CvS2) is the latest 2D fighting game that filters the best of most fighting styles...*somewhat long*

    ...in each SNK/Capcom game and implements them with mostly "memorable" characters. CvS2 is a port of the arcade hit features more than 44 characters from many of the companies' greatest hits like the Street Fighter Al... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5.8
    It's snazzy and unique looks for a racing game doesn't carry over to its core mechanics...which is racing.

    Auto Modellista

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

    It's snazzy and unique looks for a racing game doesn't carry over to its core mechanics...which is racing.

    Auto Modellista (AM) is Capcom's take into the world of racing. The introductions are top notch. The presentation is very unique. Even its loading screens are a pleasure to look at. After you browse through the many dif... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.3
    GTA:SA is not a very graphically pleasing game, especially during the gameplay...BUT...*long review*

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 07, 2005 | PS2

    GTA:SA is not a very graphically pleasing game, especially during the gameplay...BUT...*long review*

    Even the graphics within the cinematics pale in comparison with some games that were released more than a year before GTA:SA debuted (i.e. MGS2, DMC). The characters still have triangles as hands and textured boxes/spher... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.3
    I'm not that big of a fan of Half Life, but I am a big fan of this game.

    Half-Life 2

    By smbius | Review Date: Mar 01, 2005 | PC

    I'm not that big of a fan of Half Life, but I am a big fan of this game.

    Let it be known that I got a chance to play Half Life 1 and finish it. It was a very solid FPS that presented new ways to experience a story. I found it noteworthy but not as groundbreaking as many publications claimed i... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    AC is a decent mecha game of its type and will appeal to most gamers who are into the manga-type style of mecha.

    Armored Core (PlayStation the Best)

    By smbius | Review Date: Mar 28, 2005 | PS

    AC is a decent mecha game of its type and will appeal to most gamers who are into the manga-type style of mecha.

    Armored Core is the first mecha-type game developed by From Software and at its first try it became a cult classic. The game has well paced gameplay but it is still clunky when compared to its CGI counterpart. At first g... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    The old adage of don't-fix-if-it's-not-broke has continued here for Armored Core 2.

    Armored Core 2 (PlayStation 2 the Best)

    By smbius | Review Date: Mar 29, 2005 | PS2

    The old adage of don't-fix-if-it's-not-broke has continued here for Armored Core 2.

    If you have never played any games from the armored core series, you are in for a treat but if you have played other mecha games, get prepared to get used to some of the nagging mechanics that come with controlling your ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.1
    The fresh and arguably better alternative to the Wing Commanders and the X-Wings. *long review*

    Descent: FreeSpace - The Great War

    By smbius | Review Date: May 02, 2005 | PC

    The fresh and arguably better alternative to the Wing Commanders and the X-Wings. *long review*

    Descent: Freespace is deceiving mostly because of its name. Aside from the fact that both games use physics, Freespace does not have any references or common ship designs from Descent which is actually a great thing. If... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.6
    A timeless classic that is still replayable even after a decade.

    Chrono Trigger

    By smbius | Review Date: Jan 20, 2005 | SNES

    A timeless classic that is still replayable even after a decade.

    Nearly a decade ago, Squaresoft released Chrono Trigger, to unsuspecting gamers and subsequently set up a series fan base exceeded only by Square’s other big-name franchise, Final Fantasy. From the moment Chrono Trigger ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Diablo is one of those games that was good for its time.

    Diablo

    By smbius | Review Date: Jul 06, 2005 | PC

    Diablo is one of those games that was good for its time.

    Even after the dawn of World of Warcraft and Diablo II, Diablo seems to be more of a nice collector's item than it is game worth playing. However, there's more to Diablo than meets the eye. There's no doubt that Diabl... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    Despite a few flaws, the game gives a definite sense of speed but there are still some technical issues.

    Burnout 3: Takedown (Dutch)

    By smbius | Review Date: Dec 13, 2004 | PS2

    Despite a few flaws, the game gives a definite sense of speed but there are still some technical issues.

    It is a treat if you have never played any of the Burnout games before. This gives the gamer less things to suspect. In Burnout there are several modes most of which are fun because of crashing. However there are some p... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5.5
    This is probably one of the weakest versions of NBA Live I have played thus far on the PS2

    NBA Live 06

    By smbius | Review Date: Jan 17, 2006 | PS2

    This is probably one of the weakest versions of NBA Live I have played thus far on the PS2

    I have played NBA Live since 94 and I have been always impressed with its varied animations but for some reason this version seems to be handled by a bunch of rookie developers. At default settings, Live 06 makes an over... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.9
    Yes. It's another FPS. However, this game will truly screw with your head.

    F.E.A.R.

    By smbius | Review Date: Jan 14, 2006 | PC

    Yes. It's another FPS. However, this game will truly screw with your head.

    The good: I'm a person who can watch some pretty disturbing scenes but to actually interact in them is a whole different thing altogether. What amazes me is how the game quickly changes tone from cautious to horrific ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.2
    Can't be more solid than this.

    Metal Gear Solid (Premium Package)

    By smbius | Review Date: Jan 14, 2006 | PS

    Can't be more solid than this.

    Metal Gear Solid (MGS) pulled out the stops to push the PSX to its limits. Despite the warped textures and boxy heads bobbing for dialogue, the game did what it was supposed to do - immerse the player. Sure, MGS could ha... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    It'll take more than nostalgia to redeem the horrid gameplay of Blaster Master. *long*

    Blaster Master (Value 1500)

    By smbius | Review Date: Jun 10, 2007 | PS

    It'll take more than nostalgia to redeem the horrid gameplay of Blaster Master. *long*

    Blaster Master: Blasting Again (BMBA) is an appropriately titled game since it does exactly what its predecessor did - more of the same. Your name is Roddy - the son of a badass who drove the alien threat known as &quot... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.6
    2 Games and some expansions later, Armored Core 3 makes its debut. Just don't expect alot from the same formula.

    Armored Core 3

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 11, 2005 | PS2

    2 Games and some expansions later, Armored Core 3 makes its debut. Just don't expect alot from the same formula.

    Believe it or not, Armored Core 3 is the sixth game in the series...at least that's what I remember being released on the PS and PS2. Armored Core 3 does not deviate from the formula that has been established in AC2 ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    An honest review from a gamer who tried his best to like this game.

    Assassin's Creed

    By smbius | Review Date: May 09, 2008 | X360

    An honest review from a gamer who tried his best to like this game.

    They wanted to do everything right. The concept was to create a 3rd person stealth action game in a cohesive believable world and weave this package into believable story. You've probably already read about the repet... Read Full Review

    4 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    As an actual AutoCross driver and seasoned GRAN TURISMO driver I am thoroughly impressed.

    Forza Motorsport 2

    By smbius | Review Date: May 30, 2007 | X360

    As an actual AutoCross driver and seasoned GRAN TURISMO driver I am thoroughly impressed.

    The original Forza Motorsport was a good foundation but lacked content to really extend its stay against the behemoth Gran Turismo. Now, in its second iteration, Forza 2 has made some very impressive improvements. Forza... Read Full Review

    54 of 65 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.7
    A good game in certain aspects. But is still very short compared to other games of this type.

    Rise to Honour

    By smbius | Review Date: Apr 06, 2007 | PS2

    A good game in certain aspects. But is still very short compared to other games of this type.

    I think the score is about right. The game has its charm when you start but when you get near the end of the game you start to see the differences in how the stories are handled and how the difficulty of the game change... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful