Soul Calibur for PSP
The top sword fighting game Soul Calibur has now finally been released on PSP! It’s about time is all I have to say. You can get it for a good price from amazon - see the link below for North America:
Final Fatasy X Review
The Final Fantasy series is a timeless and ingenious one. It continues to feed gamers with incredible graphics and strategic game play with every new installment. Final Fantasy was created by a well-known Japanese video game developing company called SquareEnix.
Of course, every single Final Fantasy game has been a public hit, but there was one Final Fantasy game that is very easy to fall in love with. Final Fantasy X (10) captures the ultimate Fantastical vibe. The monsters were awesome-looking, along with the evolutional in-game graphics. In this RPG video game, you play as a boy named Tidus (default). Tidus is a famous Blitz Ball player whose city of Zanarkand is destroyed by a monstrous creature named Sin. He is then transported to the foreign world of Spira. Tidus is now a frightened little boy whose only option is to find his way back to Zanarkand.
Final Fantasy X has a turn-based combat system, which may not appeal to those who lack brains. Turn-based fighting systems basically work like this: You hit him. He hits you. A person who plays this game cannot rely on reflexes and button-mashing techniques. When you fight an enemy in Final Fantasy X, you really have to think about what your next move ought to be. You can upgrade your characters’ skills and abilities, and that’s about it. There is no way to purposely block an opponent’s attack. When fighting an enemy in this game, you must think brains, not brawns.
Final Fantasy X is the first game in the franchise to feature voices. If you understand Japanese and have a Japanese version of this game, count yourself lucky because the voices are transmitted flawlessly on this version. However, the same cannot be said for the English version of the game. One of the voice actors did a horrible job (the voice actor portraying Yuna is unbearable to listen to).
Like every other Final Fantasy game, Final Fantasy X is a long game. This promotes a challenge for gamers and strengthens their thought process, due to the battle system. Even if you are not fond of long games, Final Fantasy X will still interest you. The game sucks you in and never lets go. With its beautiful cinema cut scenes, interesting storyline, and butt-kicking characters, rest assured that the game’s length will not alter your fondness for it.
Final Fantasy X’s only flaw is Yuna’s lame English dubs. But besides that, the game is recommended for everyone. It has magical cinema, settings, music, and characters. It is a perfect example of an excellent story told in riveting fashion.
5 out of 5 stars!
Mirror’s Edge Review
Mirror’s Edge is a first person free-runner/shooter game available for the PS3, Xbox 360, and the PC. The game takes place in a city where a totalitarian government constantly monitors its citizens to reduce the crime rate. An upcoming mayoral election brings about a new favored candidate named Robert Pope. Robert promises to bring change to the city’s domineering ways. In this game, you play Faith, a young lady who is trained in parkour to deliver messages between the two opposing groups. One day, Faith receives a message from her sister, Kate, telling her to meet her immediately at Robert Pope’s office. Upon reaching Kate, Faith sees that Robert Pope has been assassinated at his desk and Kate has been framed as the one who did it. Faith must find who is behind this and clear her sister’s name.
Mirror’s Edge has taken a new approach to first person gaming. It combines free-running along with shooting, all in a first-person veiw. Because of this view, playing the game makes you feel as if you are Faith. With every jump Faith makes, you are tempted to jump. With every wall- run Faith executes, you find yourself turning your head sideways to match Faith’s perspective. Mirror’s Edge is so unnaturally realistic, it’s like virtual reality.
One of the greatest aspects of this game is the audio. This includes Faith’s panting, footsteps, the background music, the gunshots, and every other sound-related figure in this game. Never play this game without the sound enabled. The sound comprises about 50% of this game’s enjoyment.
Another notable thing about Mirror’s Edge is the graphics – they are gorgeous. Even if you’re playing Mirror’s Edge on an inferior PC on the lowest quality settings, this game still looks amazing. The animations and textures obviously took a lot of work to perfect.
If you are using a computer to play Mirror’s Edge, you will notice that you do not need a powerhouse PC to play it. The system requirements for Mirror’s Edge are considerably low. Most people are astonished when they hear the requirements for Mirror’s Edge. They believe that a game with such beautiful graphics could never run on their $300 laptop.
The only negative thing to say about this game is the extremely predictable and short storyline. From the start, you know who the bad guys and the good guys are, and the ending is no shocker. The storyline could use some work. The game’s developers could have done so much more with the plot. Additionally, Mirror’s Edge is a short game. Once you become familiar with the necessary movements, you can beat the game in about 7 hours. Afterwards, there is really nothing else to do but play the same boards over and over again. This becomes boring and repetitive.
Still, Mirror’s Edge is a visually stunning game, and its only shortcoming is the rushed plotline. Overall, the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. Even those who don’t usually play video games will find themselves immersed in Mirror’s Edge.
4 ½ stars!
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