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Put on your spandex and swing the night away (X360)

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance gets all the basics right. It's a bit unspectacular and leaves something to be desired in terms of replayability, but I certainly can't fault the core gameplay or the fun selection of characters. It's ultimately a good game that could have been amazing, but falls just short. GRAPHICS ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on Aug. 14, 2009

Great sequel that eliminates most of the first game's flaws (XBLM)

Banjo-Tooie is a shining example of how game developers can learn from their mistakes and go on to create something amazing. It eliminates almost all the problems of the first game, while still maintaining the solid gameplay and the sense of colorful fun from the first. This is one of ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on July 27, 2009

Solid 3D platformer action, with a few notable flaws (XBLM)

Banjo's adventures have aged admirably well. Rare's classic platformer holds up even today as one of the better releases to date in the genre, and young and old gamers alike will find a lot to enjoy here. If you can look beyond some bland design and gameplay choices, this is ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on July 27, 2009

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Wormy multiplayer brings down an otherwise fantastic game (XBLM)

Worms 2: Armageddon is like a big, juicy, unblemished, crisp red apple. You bite into it, you savor it, it's practically an orgasmic experience... until you discover that little tiny worm inside, flipping you off and aiming a bazooka at your skull. This Xbox Live re-release is as thoroughly addictive ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on July 10, 2009

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

Technically sound and well-written, but tough as nails. (DS)

Covenant of the Plume is deceptively slick for a strategy RPG. It drew me in with its sweet, sweet nectar, got me in a dark alley, and then beat the holy hell out of me with its sudden spike in its difficulty.GRAPHICS AND SOUND-Square Enix pulls off one of the ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on July 9, 2009

Surprisingly solid strategy RPG with a great deal of depth (DS)

Devil Survivor was something of an impulse purchase for me, and surprisingly, it's a purchase that really paid off. Devil Survivor is an RPG with turn-based strategy elements, and has a lot to offer gamers with its depth and replayability.GRAPHICS & SOUNDDevil Survivor is pretty much a meat-and-potatoes game when ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on July 2, 2009

Technically sound, but bogged down by a weak story and characters (X360)

Blue Dragon is a really mixed bag. On the one hand, if you're looking for a meaty traditional JRPG with some great bonus content, Blue Dragon is an excellent choice. But on the other hand, if you're tired of cutesy anime-styled characters, weak plotlines, and laughably bad dialogue, then you'll ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on June 26, 2009

Deep turn-based strategy outweighs the atrocious story (DS)

Let's get this out of the way first - if happy-go-lucky anime makes you want to tear your hair out, steer well clear of this and any Disgaea game. Fans of anime or those who are only slightly annoyed by it will find a deep, addictive strategy RPG to add ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on June 18, 2009

A bit difficult at times, but great hack and slash action! (PC)

When I hear the words, "It's like Diablo," I definitely get interested. Diablo 2 remains one of my most-played games of all time, and I crave hack-and-slash RPG's in a similar vein. Thankfully, Titan Quest offers up a sizable, fun experience very much "like Diablo."GRAPHICSFor the most part, Titan Quest ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on June 18, 2009

Still addictive, but very difficult (PC)

Galactrix is a game I really want to like. I adored the original for its blend of classic gameplay with RPG elements. Galactrix still has those basics, but the difficulty has been ramped up, almost to the point of being frustratingly broken.GRAPHICSGalactrix has cleaned up some of the menus and ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on April 23, 2009

Fantastic turn based strategic action with a few technical flaws (PC)

If I could rate games based solely on the amount of fun I had playing them, Silent Storm would be off the charts. Unfortunately, a few technical flaws mar an otherwise stellar game.GRAPHICSAlthough it's now showing it's age a bit, thanks to some creative graphics design, the majority of Silent ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on April 9, 2009

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

Classic RPG in the style of Fallou 1 & 2 (PC)

The isometric turn-based RPG was a specialty of Black Isle, and Arcanum was another excellent addition to the genre. Unfortunately, bugs and glitches marred the game, and the closure of the studio after its release meant little official tech support to address these problems. However, Arcanum is still a great ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on March 26, 2009

3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

A classic and fun RPG that has since been overshadowed (WSHP)

Please note that this review was done on the Wii, using the Gamecube controller.If you love all things Mario or Square RPG's, definitely don't miss out on this game. Just don't walk into it expecting the style or scope of RPG's since its release, and you won't be disappointed.GRAPHICSSuper Mario ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on March 25, 2009

2 out of 2 found this review helpful.

Still holds up well! (WSHP)

Please note that this review is for the Wii Shop version, with a Gamecube controller.The Donkey Kong Country games are venerable classics in platform gaming. The gameplay is simple, the graphics still look crisp and vibrant, and the breezy fun of the genre is still a blast even today.GRAPHICS-The graphics ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on March 24, 2009

2 out of 2 found this review helpful.

Deep game held back by a feeling of "been there, done that" (PS3)

The Good:-Amazingly deep turn-based strategy roleplaying game. I've sunk dozens of hours into Disgaea 3, and have only scratched the surface of its post-game goodness. The new evilty system and the class world add a bit to the gameplay as well.-Continued refinement of the Disgaea combat system. Certain additions and ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on Feb. 5, 2009

A little buggy and unpolished, but an absolute blast to play (X360)

Saint's Row 2 is without a doubt one of the single meatiest and tastiest experiences I've had on the Xbox 360 to date. It's an absolute kick in the pants from the very start. Whether you're blowing your way out of prison, customizing a bevy of vehicles, throwing down in an ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on Oct. 16, 2008

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

Same great taste, half the calories. ()

"A game is as deep as the player wants it to be" is a statement that's been thrown around a bit. In the case of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2: Grimoire of the Rift (really, did it need that long of a title?), it definitely applies. For fans of the series ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on July 29, 2008

Quirky, disjointed, but mostly enjoyable (X360)

Let me start this review by saying that if you're not into traditional Japanese roleplaying games, you might not want to start with Lost Odyssey. The difficulty of the early parts of the game might be a bit rough for those not acclimated to level grinds and equipment hunting. But ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on July 29, 2008

Return to form for a classic series (PC)

While technically sound and with some great individual moments, Quest for Glroy 2 & 3 simply could not capture the magic of the first game. Quest for Glory 4 manages to match the original and even surpass it in a great many ways.QfG 4 transports the hero to a new ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on July 29, 2008

Still a classic adventure RPG after all these years (PC)

The first game I can remember playing is Hero's Quest (eventually renamed to Quest for Glory after a lawsuit by the creators of a board game with the same title), so my review for this game certainly comes with a certain sort of nostalgic bias. However, this is also a ...

Reviewed by Sparky_Buzzsaw on July 29, 2008