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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Quick review: Abduction cont.
Ok so apparently I forgot a few things about adbuction. One problem is the levels are randomly generated and this become a problem the further you get because there are jumps that litwerally seem impossible. I also forgot to mention the trials they can be a bit unforgiving time wise or point wise but the major problem stems from the random levels. You literally think you get the flow for a level and the bam a platform that you can reach which will most likely lead to death. I tried playing the sequel but it made my phone lag I blame this on the age of my phone not the game. So sadly I can not tell you whether fixes were made or not. The last problem with randomly generated stages is that the animals you have to save also fall randomly. So you will get situations where the animal drops in a place where you would have die to get it. Normally you can just ignore it and continue but on the challenges where you have to collect animals or get a certain score it becomes so much harder. The game is entertaining but some of the issues will kinda bug you like how some platforms have their collider in the middle not on the top so you can make some jumps it doesn't look like you can but you also missjudge some jumps because of it.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Mini review: Abduction!
Abduction is a fun little android market game. Using you phone's positionto move you have to make your way to the top saving your animal friends along the way.
Ok lets get into it, a good amount of the games features are free but if you want everything you have to shell out some cash. You only have to spend $2.13 on the game so it isn't that bad price wise.
The gameplay is pretty straight forward tilt you phone in order to control your ever jumping cow. It is visually pleasing and will help you kill some time. The difficulty isn't crazy high but is at good enough level to keep you playing. As a free gaame you miss out on some features but to be honest you get alot for basically a demo. I would say give it a try for free since its a fun time killer I don't know if would suggest it as a buy since I haven't bought it to know the difference. But its pretty goood as a free game.
Ok lets get into it, a good amount of the games features are free but if you want everything you have to shell out some cash. You only have to spend $2.13 on the game so it isn't that bad price wise.
The gameplay is pretty straight forward tilt you phone in order to control your ever jumping cow. It is visually pleasing and will help you kill some time. The difficulty isn't crazy high but is at good enough level to keep you playing. As a free gaame you miss out on some features but to be honest you get alot for basically a demo. I would say give it a try for free since its a fun time killer I don't know if would suggest it as a buy since I haven't bought it to know the difference. But its pretty goood as a free game.
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Monday, December 6, 2010
My hiatus
Ok so I am going to have to focus on school so I will be putting my reviews on hold but don't worry I will still do the ones I promised. In the mean time enjoy the new poll :D
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Breaking News
So school has been crazy so I haven't been able to start my review yet but I have great news. I am now a proud (sad) owner of Street Fighter EX3
. I saw it in the store and thought to myself how could I not buy it.
. I saw it in the store and thought to myself how could I not buy it.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Winner & New Poll Listing
So it looks like Superman 64
won the poll. Thanks guys :\ I will be trying out doing video reviews this week so lets hope for the best. I will start after Thanksgiving because no one should have to play Superman ever... but especially on Thanksgiving.
Also, I will be setting up another poll for you guys shortly, so keep an eye out and remember to vote!
won the poll. Thanks guys :\ I will be trying out doing video reviews this week so lets hope for the best. I will start after Thanksgiving because no one should have to play Superman ever... but especially on Thanksgiving.Also, I will be setting up another poll for you guys shortly, so keep an eye out and remember to vote!
Possible games (not awful games please)
- Todd's Adventures in Slime World
- Chip's Challenge
- Ski Freak
- Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures
Monday, November 22, 2010
The final view on Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race
So here is the last part of the review on Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race
: not much has changed on my view of the game. It is a bit too difficult for the age group it targets, but not difficult enough to warrant a challenge. It really didn't age well, and to be honest the only reason it would be worth playing is to laugh at it.
My major problems were the horse's long invincible jump and the overall slow pace of the game. Certain things like the time trails were annoying but I feel the overall speed of the game is the biggest hindrance.
Now, don't take this the wrong way, but I feel if the speed was amped up a little then this would have made a decent kids game despite the other issues. To me, a good kids game keeps their attention and has nice visual. While I have my issues with how the game looks, it works for a kid.
Actually, the biggest problem for me is the music that plays through every event. It gets really annoying really fast and it loops constantly making muting the game feel like a reward.
So all in all, I would say play Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race, but only if you enjoy people staring and wondering what is wrong with you.
: not much has changed on my view of the game. It is a bit too difficult for the age group it targets, but not difficult enough to warrant a challenge. It really didn't age well, and to be honest the only reason it would be worth playing is to laugh at it.My major problems were the horse's long invincible jump and the overall slow pace of the game. Certain things like the time trails were annoying but I feel the overall speed of the game is the biggest hindrance.
Now, don't take this the wrong way, but I feel if the speed was amped up a little then this would have made a decent kids game despite the other issues. To me, a good kids game keeps their attention and has nice visual. While I have my issues with how the game looks, it works for a kid.
Actually, the biggest problem for me is the music that plays through every event. It gets really annoying really fast and it loops constantly making muting the game feel like a reward.
So all in all, I would say play Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race, but only if you enjoy people staring and wondering what is wrong with you.
Last day to vote
Today is the last day you can vote for the next crappy game I will be playing this week. I should be able to put the finale to the Barbie game either today or tomorrow, so please keep an eye out.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Call of Duty: Black Ops (Why did Jim get to bring his pogo stick?)
In this video, you get to see gameplay from the new Call of Duty
game. Apparently, one of the friendly soldiers decided to pack his pogo stick with him to war.
Megaman 2 (A look into the near future)
For some reason, while playing Megaman 2
, the game was showing the next screen instead of the current one we were on making gameplay very...um...interesting.
Super Street Figther (Most balanced game ever)
This is from a match between my friend and I in Super Street Fighter 4
. For some reason, the game decided to not only to teleport him in front of me but on top of that, face him the wrong way while he was trying to do an ultra that would have made him win! This is what we like to refer to as "robbery".
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Gameplay (Buggy? Nope.)
This is gameplay from a couple friends of mine playing the new Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
. As you can see, the series still has some issues with buggy behavior. But if it's any plus, you can swim in this game!
No updates (for now)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Day 2 of Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race
Okay, there is no way this game was for kids.
For one, the whole thing moves so slow, even when you hold A to gallop. Then the difficulty kicks in and you have to literally plot out things to get 1st place on some races or search the entire area for all the coins and crap.
So here are how races work: You have to make 3 laps in a set time. The catch is you can't make the laps in time unless you collect the BARBIE balloons. You find one balloon for each letter and upon getting the last one your time is completely erased. So you literally have to save it for the last lap as each lap takes around 3 minutes and first place is 3 minutes. But damn does this horse move slow! It's like it's constantly stepping in crap it can't quite kick off. You could etch this game into the ****ing ground faster then you can play it.
The search missions are annoying because the graphic designers must have literally been horses because there is no sense of depth the entire time.
Pop quiz time: What here is flat?
Here is your answer:
Oh and one major beauty are the sprites used for the crowd.
Why is Benjamin Franklin and his twin brother watching me ride a horse?
It literally feels frustrating trying to go through this game. Based on the pacing I feel like girls really shouldn't have had to sit through this. If you beat this game as a child, screw the stereotypes you are a mega-gamer and female gamers' should use you as an example. No, all gamers should. I am near what I believe is the end of the game and it's only day two. Sadly, I don't know what I am going to do with myself after I finish this game. I will beat the game tomorrow and post my further frustration then, along with my verdict on whether it is a good game.
Oh an done more thing, the music is the same throughout the entire game. I literally put on The Dutch version of Barbie Girl (below) just so I could not go completely insane.
For one, the whole thing moves so slow, even when you hold A to gallop. Then the difficulty kicks in and you have to literally plot out things to get 1st place on some races or search the entire area for all the coins and crap.
So here are how races work: You have to make 3 laps in a set time. The catch is you can't make the laps in time unless you collect the BARBIE balloons. You find one balloon for each letter and upon getting the last one your time is completely erased. So you literally have to save it for the last lap as each lap takes around 3 minutes and first place is 3 minutes. But damn does this horse move slow! It's like it's constantly stepping in crap it can't quite kick off. You could etch this game into the ****ing ground faster then you can play it.
The search missions are annoying because the graphic designers must have literally been horses because there is no sense of depth the entire time.
Pop quiz time: What here is flat?
Here is your answer:
Oh and one major beauty are the sprites used for the crowd.
Why is Benjamin Franklin and his twin brother watching me ride a horse?
It literally feels frustrating trying to go through this game. Based on the pacing I feel like girls really shouldn't have had to sit through this. If you beat this game as a child, screw the stereotypes you are a mega-gamer and female gamers' should use you as an example. No, all gamers should. I am near what I believe is the end of the game and it's only day two. Sadly, I don't know what I am going to do with myself after I finish this game. I will beat the game tomorrow and post my further frustration then, along with my verdict on whether it is a good game.
Oh an done more thing, the music is the same throughout the entire game. I literally put on The Dutch version of Barbie Girl (below) just so I could not go completely insane.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Day 1 of Barbie Horse Adventure: Blue Ribbon Race
My first game that I will be reviewing is Barbie Horse Adventure: Blue Ribbon Race. Let's not prance around (harhar) and just get right to business.
Sound: You know how sometimes a game will have a really interesting soundtrack that will pull you in? This game has that except that after it has looped for the 20th time you want to rip your ears off. Also the menu noises seem to have been made by someone completely different. Oddly enough the music being played feels like it belongs in an RPG.
Gameplay: Enough ignoring the game play. The controls feel weird at first, until you realize that the horse's head is up on the D-pad and its butt is down on the pad. After you realize that, you just have to get jumping down. So far I have had to go on missions where I walk around collecting things in order to meet a goal. I kinda got sidetracked and couldn't find some flowers then stammered around for a bit.
Graphics: I understand this is a Gameboy Advanced game, but why does the horse's head look like it's censored? Also, am I the only one creeped out by the fact that the horse's bum has more detail in it the Barbie's face. I also love the designers' choice to have 4 people standing and clapping but only use two different sprites and not even alter the color scheme. Oh ,and the black Barbie doll looked frightening.
Maybe the game will get better as I keep playing it....
. Let's not prance around (harhar) and just get right to business.Sound: You know how sometimes a game will have a really interesting soundtrack that will pull you in? This game has that except that after it has looped for the 20th time you want to rip your ears off. Also the menu noises seem to have been made by someone completely different. Oddly enough the music being played feels like it belongs in an RPG.
Gameplay: Enough ignoring the game play. The controls feel weird at first, until you realize that the horse's head is up on the D-pad and its butt is down on the pad. After you realize that, you just have to get jumping down. So far I have had to go on missions where I walk around collecting things in order to meet a goal. I kinda got sidetracked and couldn't find some flowers then stammered around for a bit.
Graphics: I understand this is a Gameboy Advanced game, but why does the horse's head look like it's censored? Also, am I the only one creeped out by the fact that the horse's bum has more detail in it the Barbie's face. I also love the designers' choice to have 4 people standing and clapping but only use two different sprites and not even alter the color scheme. Oh ,and the black Barbie doll looked frightening.
Maybe the game will get better as I keep playing it....
This week's game 11/16-11/23
This will be the first week of the ongoing series "Game of the Week" and this week's game is going to be Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race. God help me, I hope it isn't as bad as I feel it will be.
. God help me, I hope it isn't as bad as I feel it will be.Sunday, November 14, 2010
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