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Posted:
2010-04-19

homer

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Call of Duty has been a prominent first-person shooter throughout the years. The gripping action and heart-racing missions have proven to be addictive amongst players. Now with Modern Warfare 2, all the factors have been improved and will surely make fans and gamers begging for more in the end.

Modern Warfare 2 continues the legacy of the Call of Duty saga but this version is the least traditional among the other Call of Duty games. The main game package is divided into three pillars of gameplay. Fans who like single-player games will still have their main campaign, gamers who like to cooperate with other players either through a local or online connection will have the new Special Operations mode, and last is the multiplayer which got even better. Each mode is 100 % standalone that it does not have any connection with the other modes, so you actually get to have three different experiences in one game.

Gamers should definitely try the single-player campaign mode first, which is absolutely back and more intense than past campaign modes. Fans will truly appreciate the improvement in the mode as they are thrown into the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro, the very cold mountains of Kazakhstan, the very dusty roads of Afghanistan and a whole lot more destinations. Modern Warfare also offers stunning visuals that are steps over Call of Duty 4 and World at War. There is an emphasis on intricate terrains in the environment, interesting weather effects, and a whole lot that adds improvement to the chaos and action of the entire game. A great audio also accompanies the stunning visuals with effects from returning weapons and a very captivating score by Hans Zimmer that will truly complement some game scenes. With the dazzling visuals and a captivating audio, you would feel like you are watching an action film when playing the game.

The campaign mode has its issues, though. For newbies, it’s quite short. But despite its shortness, Modern Warfare 2 is definitely more chaotic; brought by better visual effects, upgraded production values, and very tough scenario designs. Realism is even more exemplified in Modern Warfare 2 with better visuals, which is more pronounced when it comes to bloody scenes. There surely were effects in previous versions that showed blood with the screen getting red. But this time, blood splatter can truly be noticed as more real-looking on your screen throughout the game. Though others find this as a distraction, it’s still quite amazingly awesome.

Modern Warfare 2 is also the debut of the Special Operations or Spec Ops mode. This mode is actually an arcade-inspired challenge mode. The mode can be played with a single player for the most part, but is actually intended to be around two people’s team play. The Spec Ops mode is divided into 5 tiers that have missions where there are three possible stars to gain based on the level of difficulty in each of the 23 missions in the game. Fans and gamers will truly be surprised with this mode because of its entertainment value and is actually longer than the single player campaign mode.

The multiplayer in Modern Warfare 2 got even better, as well. Being the front bearer in the Call of Duty saga, Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer visuals and effects indeed got a good boost. You are guaranteed to be in for an engaging experience with the multiplayer mode enhancements.

Overall, Modern Warfare 2 really proves to be one of the best first-person shooter games out in the market. But there’s a catch for those who prefer to play the single-player campaign mode. It is really short and it only forms part of the entire Modern Warfare experience. If you opt to immerse on all three modes, then you will definitely have one hell of an experience and action with Modern Warfare 2.

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Posted:
2010-04-25

homer

Super Gamer Dude

8.00

Sony Playstation continues to head on the right track in reforming their successful PS3 video games into PSP formats. From their popular Resistance series, here comes Resistance: Retribution, which continues the story of James Grayson, the British soldier on a fight against the Chimera force, aliens trying to invade the Earth.

In Resistance: Retribution, developer Bend decided to do some tweaking to the game for improvement and adjustment purposes especially to more restricted specifications PSP could offer. First off, instead of the first person point-of-view, they switched to a third-person over the shoulder perspective. It does not give you the same Resistance experience but is effective for the PSP version, which also becomes a solution on the tight controls it has been developing over the years.

Because it is smaller, the PSP handheld version has several limitations and adjustments have to be made. The left stick is used for movements; while aiming is done through the four face buttons found on the other side. This is actually a good thing because of the auto aiming and target lock-on features that you have to rely on. If your weapon is at the right direction, the game itself will guarantee that you hit the opponents. You can opt for free-aim by tapping the d-pad; but this is not recommended because it is so slow.

This game also has new enemies like the Boiler, a skinny creature with a swollen head that blasts when it is near you. The game does have exploding enemies but these Boilers are more irksome because you spend a lot of bullets to defeat them; unless you shoot them on their heads, then you save a lot of ammunition. The bad news is this is near impossible with the auto-aim on, so you just have to do it manually. Enemies that blow up charges at you anytime out of nowhere, is another source of exasperation, especially if you are caught off-guard. Good thing there is a polished cover system that automatically glues you into place when you are in close proximity to a wall, a doorjamb or a box, which saves you the trouble of a blind fire or the complicated motions of holding a direction, leaning over and firing.

Resistance Retribution may not be a purely original game with all those gameplays but they are the best on PSP pure shooting games with their polished controls and consistent action. They have great graphic designs that could compete with other PSP games and even exceed in some areas. The game is very detailed when it comes to enemy graphics and location. If you’re looking for snags, it is most likely be about the quality of the audio.

Besides being able to enjoy a single-player campaign, one of the unique features of this new PSP version is the availability of a multiplayer mode. This is all possible through a local wireless connection or play online with PSP’s Infrastructure mode. Eight players can tough it out with each other in teams or in everyone versus everyone games or the most popular of all, the Assimilation type.

If you loved the Syphon Filter games, this is definitely much better. Although they have a lot more in common, the adjustments in the new Retribution has made the game a lot easier and faster to play.

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2010-05-10

homer

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7.90

Wii Sports is undoubtedly the best seller in today’s video gaming, the Wii Fit bundle that comes with the innovative Balance Board closely follows and just slightly behind. Now here’s good news. Wii Fit Plus now takes the place of the original Wii Fit; so aptly named, because of the many enhancements that come along with it, including additional mini games and several new exercises with the much needed extra layers of tips for calorie burning.

Nintendo simply recycled the core Wii Fit package for its latest version, which is not bad really; most of these features – the menus, interface system, virtual trainers. Balance games and strength training exercises – are well-executed and definitely worth trying out. And here’s one delightful thing – you can even bring in you previous workout data from its predecessor so you can just continue from where you left off. What’s more; if you haven’t unlocked any of the advanced routines before because you weren’t really committed, you don’t need to sweat it out as they are now automatically opened for you in Plus. All other added features can also be accessed right away.
Speaking of added features, Plus does boast several worthy ones. For starters, three new yoga and three strengthening exercises have been added. Also noted is how Nintendo has emphasized putting on more balance games in Plus – a total of 15 well-planned extra modes that are really a lot of fun! The games are great but are too easy and as far as exercises go, you can’t expect to sweat and shed some pounds if you just play them and avoid strength training and yoga.

The one remarkable enhancement that is likely to become a favorite of many is the calorie counter. Get this – every activity in the game has a metabolic equivalent of task – also called METs – number. Most of the mini games are assigned MET ratings of 2, which is about the same as the most leisurely walk you’ve ever embarked on; but the more rigorous exercises, such as push-ups, have higher rates. Here’s how the calorie counter works: just multiply your weight by the MET ratings you get for each exercise you perform and you’ll get the amount of calories you burned.

This can either be encouraging or discouraging; encouraging, because you can envision a scientific demonstration of your workouts, and discouraging because the outcome don’t really register double or triple digit calorie numbers. Understandably, since the Wii Fit Plus workouts are relatively simple and easy, it will take you sometime to burn those calories.

Don’t get disappointed now but Nintendo has decided to warn customers not to make the calorie counter as the be-all and end-all indicator of calorie burning; rather, that you are well—advised to still rely on BMI or body mass index scale as your fundamental gauge of success or failure with regards to burning calories. In a sense, this can make you have second thoughts as to the accuracy of the results when you use Wii Fit Plus.

Another thing that you’re going to miss with the Plus is the inclusion of any online functionality. It doesn’t even have leader board features. Wii Fit Plus would have benefited from similar online functionality such as that offered by Nike Plus, which lets users track how far they’ve run and compare the results of their efforts with family and friends online. It is truly a major lapse on Nintendo’s part not to include this feature; and offer instead a fast and easy local multiplayer mode where players take turns, which doesn’t even come close to motivational.

One thing that you have to be thankful about is the measures taken to address one of the biggest issues of the original Wii Fit, which was the inability ot create a customized workout program for individual preference and needs. This time, you can conveniently go to My Wii Fit Plus Routine section and choose your own set of exercises that are designed and aimed at trimming down specific body areas. This you can do either by using the presets that Nintendo has or creating your own routines from scratch.

To sum it up, Wii Fit Plus is a fantastic way to burn some calories while simultaneously having fun. There are issues that could have made the Plus even stronger, had Nintendo given the appropriate attention to resolve it and did not ignore those few shortcomings. Still Plus is a lot less expensive that paying for a gym membership. With proper diet and by using it right, you can actually lose weight and tone your muscles, while having a fabulous time.

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Posted:
2010-04-08

homer

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8.50

Battlefield Company 2 is one video game you really can’t miss. With the increased intensity and visual dexterity of its forerunner, it is absolutely one of the most gripping multiplayer games out there; you can actually call it the star of the Battlefield show.

The story is typical enough with a bunch of rag-tag soldiers tracking down a mythical weapon of mass destruction in an effort to save the world. These dubious heroes take you across a variety of locales as they trudge through ice-covered mountains and jungles so dense they’re almost impenetrable. The nearly photorealistic and panoramic setting blends each minute effects and dynamic game objects in the foreground with the more inert backdrops. The result: awesome cyclorama with intense profundity that not all video game scenes can provide. Things start to gather momentum and get even more extremely electrifying when the action kicks off.

The last Battlefield game has come a long way; and taking a few cues from the Call of Duty franchise, it has made some great changes and improvements to the sequel. The most noticeable change is the more cinematically updated and simplified approach to the action. The level design, for one, feels a lot more straightforward, holding the players’ attention from start to finish with plenty more fun than its predecessor.

The great mechanics shouldn’t come as a surprise. The guns and vehicles are definitely more realistic with terrific reactions and fantastic sound, making you feel like you really are the king of the battlefield; and the instant re-spawn and medical kits of before have been replaced with checkpoints and regenerative health bars that make the “feel” of war confrontations more authentic.

Bad Company 2 is intrinsically team-based and the very layout of the game is basically designed to encourage team work among players – right up to earning extra points for working with your teammates. But what’s most strikingly impressive is the flexibility of this multiplayer game.

The modes and maps included in this package, along with the class system allow you more options in choosing exactly the approach and kind of game you want to play. For instance, there’s a vast difference between the extended team Rush games (played out across expansive maps with vehicles featured more heavily) and the tighter Squad Deathmatch games (more like the standard frenzied and close-quarters shooter). Of course, you can always hop into a Conquest game, if you’d rather go for something in-between and try your hand at classic Battlefield fights. No matter what mood you’re in, Bad Company 2 has something in store for you.

The game is not perfect, that’s for sure and if you want to start nitpicking, there’s plenty of occasions to call out. Minute details like the environment streaming into view just a tad late; on the Xbox 360 version, the excruciatingly slow loading can get a player locked out for about 5 seconds from throwing grenades or picking up a new weapon. This issue can be resolved if you install the game into a hard drive. The real troubles are mainly on the presentation and pacing.

This brings up another feature that the developers must have been going for but sadly missed. Despite the streamlining, Bad Company 2 still failed to capture the “epic” feeling of the game, partly because of the cut-scenes direction; but most likely because of the high-intensity, non-stop approach of the game play. There are heaps and loads of variety and all of them are great fun, sure; but overall, they don’t quite come together as a top-level thrilling experience. The frenetic pace renders it over in short order and it often feels like an anti-climax.

There’s a collectible weapon system that can present some incentive to go back for a second or third run, but it’s not really the type of game that could keep you coming back for more.

Well, if the game isn’t enough grounds for coming back, perhaps you’d find the class upgrades system interesting enough to get hooked. You can unlock new weapons and gadgets and other little perks to give you the upper hand in the fight. It’s basically a system that rewards players for completing small challenges or for winning games or simply, for just playing well and earning a lot of skills.

All in all, Bad Company 2 is an explosive, action-packed game, although it probably can never turn into a campaign for the ages. As an online shooter, Bad Company 2 is really tremendously engaging and flexible, with several features that its competitors can only wish for. This is absolutely your game if you’re searching for a more strategic and team-based, fast-paced change.

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Posted:
2010-04-25

homer

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6.60

Sony Computer has never failed to give us great gaming entertainment and now they give us Invizimals which brings fighting into an augmented reality by using your own Play Station Portable, along with a mini camera that recognizes a special card that serves as a trapping device for your little creatures.

Invizimals is very similar to the Pokemon series where you catch creatures for your collection; you train them and use them for fights. Through the mini camera, you look for these creatures and trap them with the special card. Fighting comes in the battle mode where you can try your skills against computer generated creatures or fight with your friends’ collection sitting next to you or online.

The game has charming visuals with tutorial videos but that doesn’t make the game easy. In fact, it is more complicated than you think because of the need to focus your camera during gameplay, which makes capturing and fighting harder. To be able to capture creatures, you have to move your camera around to stay behind a creature’s back and capture them. In order for your creature to be within view, your camera must have a clear vantage point of the special trapping card each time. Sometimes, while you are trying to go after your creature, you lose sight of this card; thus, the creature disappears.

As for fights, they use a real-time mechanic system instead of the turn-based one that was traditionally employed. They also make use of three attack moves, a block and a stamina gauge that should be monitored during game time. Invizimals also feature mini games cropping-up; but you don’t have to worry since they are really easy to accomplish.

This is indeed a breakthrough in video gaming because of the incorporation of the real world when capturing your own creatures and going on to an adventure with the use of the mini camera. Another great thing about this game is its slowly-voiced tutorials where instructions are given by an adoring cast of characters with videos to help you understand the game better.

Although the technology behind Invizimals fall short of expectation; and can’t quite deliver on its aspiration, it functions adequately enough to prevent it from failing dismally. There’s an obvious lack of real profundity in the critter combat and the mission structures are too restricted for sufficient satisfaction. There’s a real tendency for this game to become a passing fancy rather than a mainstay despite its undisputedly charming concept and implementation; which the younger players may find alluring for a while.

It can be treated as some kind of a cool novel creature-collection gimmick but the reality is it really won’t take long before the novelty wears off. Still, the chance to play in the image of your room and the minimal thrill of discovering the creatures hiding around is too good to pass and hold some level of challenge, if only momentarily.

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Posted:
2010-04-28

homer

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8.40

If a guy bumps into you and asks a random question of which fighting game is really worth buying, the answer should be Super Street Fighter IV on XBOX 360. True to its roots and in the usual Capcom fashion, the company has made improvements to Street Fighter IV, a pioneering video game that has already carved its niche as one of the most popular, ever since one can remember. A great number of fantastic features and amazing characters have been added or enhanced to make it truly super. The game is now equipped with a bigger online suite and several other enhancements that definitely make Super Street Fighter IV an outstanding version, enough to say that this is one of the top fighting games around.

Street Fighter IV already has familiar gameplay mechanics, so the question of picking this game over other games boils down to the new content featured in the game. You will notice that there aren’t major changes to the basic fighting system of the game. The Super Combo Gauge that gives you EX moves and supers still remains. There is also the Revenge Gauge that lets you kill enemies with Ultras, which in this version has now two per character. These enhanced features found in the new expansion will truly make you want to go back and try out the original 25-character cast of Street Fighter IV, because the “new” Abel now possesses a delayable grapple Ultra; and Guille can set out a gigantic Sonic Hurricane.

The charm of the game rests on the game’s masterful mix of accessibility with complexity. Anybody could just pick up a controller and key in the charge moves and quarter/half/full circle motions to have special moves. The Focus Attack system which was brought in during Street Fighter IV is still present, and this can be attained while pressing down two buttons. Due to the fact that this game is more of an expansion rather than a really new release, there are only few surprises, but the game can still claim to be the best fighting gameplay around in the video gaming world.

The moment you get comfortable with the fundamentals of the game and you can already cast in special moves, you can then switch your attention to putting them together to achieve combos and dig into EX focus channels. Every character’s moves can be attained with similar inputs; it will then let you focus on how to properly use them in a fight, with less frustration and without sacrificing depth. Preparedness is also an important thing; you need to be familiar with every character’s techniques so you don’t have to struggle when using a particular character. Super Street Fighter IV surely needs some familiarization because the game offers 10 new characters in addition to the original 25 of Street Fighter IV. Now, that’s a lot of characters to choose from.

Although this version doesn’t have the same ground-breaking effect on the genre as its predecessor; Super Street Fighter IV still remains to be highly recommended for fans of fighting games out there. It is absolutely a fabulous game packed with a lot of additional features, with a selection of 35 awesome characters to choose from. The online suite of the game is even more developed than its predecessor. The gameplay has very cool and fast mechanics that are easy to dig into; but also challenging enough that you have to indeed delve deeper into discovering new ways to explore successive combos and develop your skills. Whether you’ve already been a long-time fan of the franchise or you have just started getting crazy over it, Super Street Fighter IV is totally a magnificent choice.

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Posted:
2010-04-28

homer

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8.20

At one point in our lives, we tend to drool over that new flat screen showcased in front of the appliance store. You tend to think of opportunity costs and the praises and benefits you get when that new flat screen rests in your living room. That certain urge to have something expensive to be proud of is being fortified in Gearbox’s Borderlands; a first-person shooter game that feeds the urges of the thief, hero, and adventurer hiding in all of us.

For those who aren’t familiar, this is similar to Blizzard’s Diablo, which is a loot game. As the game begins, you are thrown out into the open world with a number of quests and legions of villains that will always do whatever it takes to prevent their leaders from being killed; you have to eliminate a big number of their compatriots, expose drain valves within their hideouts, snatch important objects and files, or obtain a big number of shiny objects. This game is not a choice and consequence game that is filled with issues on morality and a number of labyrinthine quests. What drives you here is the loot.

You’ll start your adventure with weapons that are old and rusty that gives you the vibe of using weapons buried under and resurrected from the ground. As you go through the game, however, you’d be able to find and acquire shotguns, sniper rifles, rocket launchers, handguns, and submachine guns that have elemental effects like lightning and fire. These new weapons can annihilate enemies with caustic effects or strike an impact that blows the target into a bloody mess. In addition, as you become familiar with your weapon, you’ll be more adept using it. This helps improve your character into becoming a fearless fighter who can shoot, break, and burn all hindrances along the way.

Going through the game, you will rise up to higher levels. You can usually barter weapons so there’s not a thing to worry because you will eventually have only the best weapons. Every time an enemy explodes into very colorful loot, you feel this anticipation of gaining new and interesting weapons. There’s also an array of different character class skill trees; though, there are some that are packed with passive abilities. In each class, there is one primary skill that you can use almost throughout the game. With the Hunter class you can toss out a bird to assault from afar, the Berserker class moves forward and knocks foes with his very strong fists, the Siren class can enter into a temporary invisible state, and the Soldier class can throw down a sentry turret to give aid in a fight.

Gearbox’s Borderlands is definitely cunning and a very satisfying hybrid for the gamers who know what to expect in games. The game has a very interesting user interface that develops the game’s complexities into something easy for everybody to have fun. There is a very clear-cut style and there are a number of character animations that keeps the action thrill-packed. There is also very strong voice acting and the game is equipped with a soundtrack that fortifies the sensations felt during the game. Indeed, this is one hell of a game if you’re the adventurous and action-seeking type of gamer.

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Posted:
2010-05-08

homer

Super Gamer Dude

7.80

If you own a Nintendo Wii Game Console, various party games are actually available for purchase for your Wii. People are thinking that the games available for Wii are quality titles that will satisfy hardcore gamers with interesting gameplay mechanics and multiplayer settings. Well, this is quite true in several games, but Wii owners have also frequently unraveled a lot of Wii party games that are poorly created, hurriedly done, and even insipid that land in to the shelves of video gaming stores.

One such game titled Carnival Games from game developer Cat Daddy games has a certain degree of charm and freshness, but quickly falls into the deep and gloomy place of mediocrity. Although the game is clear on what it tries to be for the gamers and has even partly attained this purpose; there’s nothing there that’s done exceedingly well. Thus, it remains to be in the middle.

When last previewed in July 2007, the latest effort of Cat Daddy Games that paved the way for Carnival Games was slowly becoming into a – well, something. The title was made up of games that were simple and not entirely complex; but there were also other factors that made up for the downsides of the game. You can now see that not much change can be seen in the game as it still remains relatively shallow, even with the presence of a rich multiplayer environment.

A piece of advice, don’t play this game alone! The game isn’t really meant to be played alone. Though there is a profusion of unlockables, players playing solo will definitely grow tired of the lack of variety in the game. But when you play with friends around, redemption can almost be attained.

At the onset of the game, players can choose and have the chance to design their own characters. Players have the capability of customizing shoes, hats, clothes, and other stuff. A lot of items become available as you progress through the game unlocking them along the way in the games, but the items do not really pay up to be great enough incentives. Small, medium, or large prizes are given to players depending on how much success a player has achieved in the games. Tickets are also awarded to players, which can be used to redeem prizes or can be used at the fortune teller or love meter. After choosing and tweaking your character, you are then led to a street of different games that have similarities with each other.

The overall presentation is a so-so per se with the fact that it actually has a feel of a carnival; though there are instances where you feel you might get scammed. The graphics are not that good in this game. The textures and animations leave many elements to be desired, but the art direction proves to be something good in its own right. Still, the developers of the game can do more with the graphics, if they put their mind to it. The sounds in the game aren’t so terrible; saved by the decent voice acting and sound effects that are quite passable. The gameplay is definitely not as good compared to other games. But Carnival has some gems that make the game a little bit fun to play with.

Although the game ca never be among the best in Wii games, it still has this delightful charm that players might want to try.

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Posted:
2010-05-28

homer

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8.80

The latest installment of the “Total War” game franchise is the Gold Edition, which includes Medieval II Total War and Medieval II Total War Kingdoms. The game is set in Europe in the periods 1080 and 1530, respectively; where the country was in faction. In this installment, you get the chance to turn ordinary factions into grandiose ones!

Those who have played the Rome Total War need not worry as they can expect a familiar gameplay. But for those that are new to the franchise, there is a comprehensive tutorial and you can get tips and hints as you play the game. Based on experience, the game itself is easily understood and learned better when actually played.

The single player has two modes, namely Battle Mode and Campaign Mode. In Battle mode, you can select either historic battle; or you can make your own scene and events. You have to select the factions and a map to play on; then you can start the game. The Battle mode permits you to use any faction of your preference. Each faction has unique fighting styles and units, of course. The Campaign mode, on the other hand, allows you to play with only limited factions and is a bit more complex. Here, you also have two options - the short campaign and the long campaign. In the short campaign, you have to obliterate 1 or 2 factions, and then conquer settlements and towns. But in the long campaign, you have more freedom. You have to take over some settlements, either Jerusalem or Constantinople. In the end, it is up to the player to master a faction of his preference. You should at least try every one of them before choosing which to perfect.

In the beginning, I wanted to fight the battles myself, however it bored me when I got used to it. The repetitive part of watching the armies march, then the choice of either running away or running after the enemies has lost its novelty. Hence the “Resolve Battle” option is of great use here. It allows players to spend more time strategizing on other aspects of the game. However, doing battles manually must not be totally abandoned as you may be able to turn tides and win seemingly hopeless battles when you do it manually. I recommend that you fight manually when there is a decisive battle, or when you want to win a seemingly one-sided battle.

The campaign holds some captivating aspects other than the fighting. There is much freedom in the game; and you can still win without relying on battles.

Also part of the game, are 17 playable factions in the Imperial Campaign. You can only choose one. The map emphasizes Europe, Russia, Poland, Milan, Portugal, Moors and the Africa. However, places like Helsinki, South of Morocco, Lisbon, and Baghdad are also included. There are add-ons in the game and you can obtain more maps and campaigns all over the globe including the Crusades.

The down side of this game is that it occupies a lot of memory. A single add-on eats as much as 1.17GB; while the game itself is 11.7GB. If you install 4 add-ons, the entire game is going to take up 16.38GB. The practical move - install only the add-ons that you really like!

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Posted:
2010-07-04

homer

Super Gamer Dude

7.70

Singularity (PC DVD) Review: Turning Back the Hands of Time.

The game Singularity gives a resounding approach to PC users as it is a polished first person game approach game that provides surprises in every twist and turn of the game. It presents a sophisticated game that can entertain you with the well-developed and well-executed superficial events. The game play revolves particularly in shooting monsters; it is the kind of game that ups the ante through its variety.
The story line behind this game started at the end of the cold war, specifically 20 years ago. It portrays a time when the Soviet Union discovers a source of element 99 that can warp monsters through time travel. The game provides a 5 minute introduction as you begin living the nightmare as the main character, Renko.

The game draws itself from other games such as BioShock. It is a game that features a lot of monsters to kill with plenty of weapons to choose from. You can continually upgrade yourself (Renko) as the game progresses. It also features puzzle solving that can give clues as to what transpired in the past. The creator managed to create a high octane atmosphere in the game.

The center point of this game is when Renko gets hold of the weapon called TMD also known as Time Manipulation Device. It has limitless power that can change time in its exact moment from the time of destruction back to creation – like it was never destroyed.

Now you’re already playing with your imaginations on what things to change, however, it can only manipulate certain things. You are best advised to use the TMD to solve puzzles for your clues. Be warned that the game does not really get easy when you already have the TMD. There are still things that could be solved and answered through ordinary moves. You have to be on your toes to take advantage of the situation and environment. You do not really need a TMD for these type of moves; you need your common sense!

The game has solid sound effects and the gory presentation is so disgustingly good, it’s very impressive. You also get the impression that the enemies in the game are sometimes dumb that you instantly notice their flaws. Although the challenge builds up as you continue your journey, and it gets harder as you go on. The game also presents an online multiplayer.

There are two modes to choose from such as the Extermination and Death Match, monsters VS soldiers. It’s a lot different in the multiplayer as you have the chance to continually upgrade your character with enhancements to have a faster speed or range as a monster. On the side of the soldiers, the presence of TMD also creates a different advantage such as healing. The multiplayer is a lot simpler with its strongly created maps; which is actually a relatively new feature. The essence of the multiplayer aspect is that you have the option to play as the monster or the soldier.

This game is not a bad choice, it has its own ups and downs but it is definitely worth your time to play the game. Use your imagination and take it from there.


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