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Delivering more of the same, while making it even better (PS2)
In 2002 the world was introduced to the odd mixture of stealth and platforming elements in the form of Sly Cooper and The Thievius Raccoonus, and was hailed for its successful marriage of the two gameplay types. Since then, there haven't been many (or rather, any) games  -- well, outside ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on Nov. 20, 2009
Who knew thieving could be so much fun (or so short)? (PS2)
As someone who finds most stealth sections and/or elements of videogames to be poorly designed, tacked-on atrocities, I was a little wary of  Sly Cooper and The Thievius Raccoonus. But, at the same, I was intrigued by its concept of blending platforming and stealth into one. A concept that, surprisingly, ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on Nov. 11, 2009
Proving that more of the same is not always a bad thing. (DS)
Though Kingdom Hearts has seen much success since its debut in 2002, the concept remains somewhat mind-boggling. Merging the Final Fantasy franchise with Disney's many movie properties, seemed impossible, if not downright crazy. The fact that it was able to do so, was an achievement given how radically different they ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on Oct. 24, 2009
If you had to buy only one version of Tetris, make it this one (WSHP)
Let's face it: We're all a bunch of Tetris addicts. Some of us to point where the mere fact that it's Tetris is enough to sell us on it (like me). Which probably explains why a new version or two is released every year, almost as if they're attempting to ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on Oct. 15, 2009
A trip well worth taking (WSHP)
Earlier this year, I was introduced to the rather unusual concept of Pong as a rhythm game in the form of Bit.Trip Beat, a downloadable title released via Nintendo's WiiWare service. With its pixelated retro-style visuals, and fun, challenging gameplay, I was hooked instantly. And just when the addiction began ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on Sept. 5, 2009
The most frantic tactical role-playing game you'll ever play (DS)
Tactical role-playing games are typically rather slow-paced affairs, that – much like Chess – require you to take much consideration into your moves, as well as your opponents in order to attain victory. This formula has remained the same since the genre's origin, and looked to stay that way for ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on Aug. 19, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
Bit.Trip Beat's a refreshing take on an old classic (WSHP)
Anyone notice the recent trend of reviving old games recently? Particularly in the downloadable games space? I have. Heck, I've played quite a few of 'em, too. And they were all great. But none of 'em have done anything close to what Bit.Trip Beat's done. What it is, is basically ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on July 1, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
Okami is an outstanding, beautiful game that rises to perfection (PS2)
Throughout my life I've always thought achieving true perfection was impossible. As no matter how good something is, there's always some sort of flaw. And that flaw -- whether it be a big one or a small one -- keeps it from being perfect. This is especially true for videogames, ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on June 17, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
Puzzle gaming at its finest, and at a cheep price too (WSHP)
If there's one thing the Wii has no short supply of, it's puzzle games. The latest one to hit, Art Style: Rotohex may not do anything different from all the other ones out there, but it's still a really fun and addictive puzzle game. Rotohex is one those games that ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on May 2, 2009
Black looks and sounds good, but the gameplay has a few problems (PS2)
Black is an explosive shooter that comes from developer, Criterion Games, who is known for their work on the highly successful Burnout series. Black aims to take the type of action seen in movies and put it into a videogame. And for the most part Black does good job of ...
Reviewed by C_Rakestraw on Oct. 8, 2008