Heroes of Might and Magic V

Is might mightier than magic? Or is the quill mightier than the sword? It’s a thorny question that role players through the ages have been asking themselves – is a raging barbarian in limb-rending battle frenzy bested by area-effect fireballs nuking the opposition into cinders? In Heroes 5, as with any good turn-based RPG, it comes down to a balance, and you’ll need both spells and blades to achieve victory, or, failing that, a good cheatsheet. Read more

Half-Life 2: Episode 1

Half-Life 2 is the true, unchallenged pinnacle of the FPS genre. As much as the Halo crowd claims the dual wielding antics of Master Chief is of much higher quality than Gordon Freeman’s less frantic action, they’re rooting for the wrong team. Read more

GTA: Liberty City Stories

Liberty City Stories was a difficult game to review. On the one hand, it’s Grand Theft Auto; the gameplay, graphics, and overall storyline were instantly familiar, allowing me to jump right in. Problem is, all those strengths are weaknesses as well. If you’ve played GTA 3, Vice City, or San Andreas, then you’ve already played Liberty City Stories. So, for 20 bucks, is it even worth your while? Read more

Forbidden Siren 2

Back in 2004, Forbidden Siren caused waves across the world of horror gaming. Set in an isolated Japanese community, the game mixed aliens with strange religious practices, an otherworldly dimension, psychic powers, and the zombie-like shibito to create a genuinely spooky game. Read more

DDR: Mario Mix

You have just been served… by Bowser? Anyone who has ever played any of the Dance Dance Revolution games has probably found themselves wanting to play more and more. DDR is known for its slightly addictive capabilities. Some players may have even found themselves asking “Couldn’t they make a DDR with some songs I know?” Well, now Nintendo has of course. Read more

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