Wrestlemania XIX - GameCube - US

Wrestlemania XIX - GameCube - US Review

Wrestlemania XIX - GameCube - US Overview

WARNING! This import game can't be used on UK/European consoles. It requires special equipment.

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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (Nintendo DS)

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (Nintendo DS) Review

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (Nintendo DS) Overview

As the saga of Harry Potter looms towards a conclusion at the cinema it's time for video games fans to get the game they've always wished for. Based on the blockbusting movie and the original novel, the first part of the Deathly Hallows finds Harry and his friends fighting for their lives in a much more action-orientated adventure than usual.

• The wand is the ultimate weapon: Hold nothing back! Unleash an arsenal of formidable magic to defeat attackers, protect yourself from harm and evade capture.
• Deadly enemies lurk around every corner: Fight Voldemort's minions, including Death Eaters, Snatchers and Dementors. Overcome a host of fierce creatures attacking on instinct alone. No other Harry Potter game has had this level of action!
• Become a master in stealth: Use the Invisibility Cloak, Polyjuice Potion and Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder to avoid detection and sneak past adversaries.
• Unique cover mechanics: Use magic to create and wield cover. Utilise the environment to make shields out of trees, tables and statues, and then throw them at enemies, turning defence into attack.
• Powerful potions: Find and trade goods for potions that can be used to attack, escape, restore health or increase your luck.
• Out of Hogwarts and on the run: Your dangerous journey takes you through a host of new environments, from city streets to remote wilderness areas, to new and iconic wizarding locations: each presents different enemies to fight, challenges to uncover and quests to complete.
  
  

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Dynasty Warriors 2

Dynasty Warriors 2 Review

Dynasty Warriors 2 Overview

Every now and then, certain genres of computer game make a comeback and we all nod and remember the good old days.

Dynasty Warriors 2 brings back the halcyon days of the sideways scrolling beat 'em up, updated for the new millennium and with spiffy new 3-D-graphics, but at heart it's the same bloodthirsty gorefest we all knew and loved on the eight-bit consoles.

It has to be said from the off that this is a one-track game. The basic premise is that the player, taking on the guise of one of a number of feudal Japanese warlords, must lead an army of brave warriors into battle, dicing with the opposition as they go. The armies are staffed with the usual collection of cannon fodder with a variety of captains and other senior leaders thrown in for good measure.

There's a vain attempt at introducing strategy into the mix by allowing the player to stop the action and peruse a battlefield map to see how just far their forces have advanced, but in truth the player's army are a bit lily-livered and seem to leave all the fighting to the boss.

Graphics are very high quality and as your chosen warlord spins and charges into the fray there's a real sensation of the high splendour of ancient Japanese warfare, but what leaves the experience a little flat is the distinct lack of moves which can be executed with the supplied battle sword.

Aside from a couple of aerial moves there are really only half a dozen hacks and slashes which may be applied to the soft flesh of the opposition, removing some of the potential enjoyment factor and the death sequences are beaten foes are a little too sanitised for most with the vanquished foe spinning around, screaming then fading out into the background.

That said, peel aside the superfluous layers and Dynasty Warriors is an excellent beat 'em up which combines all the best bits of the days of yore with the best console technology of the 21st century.

Gameplay is fluid and the addition of power-ups--collected after beating senior opponents or breaking open crates with your weapon--allow for quick saves, energy boosts and more, all serving to make this an enjoyable, if not very short-lived experience. --James Gordon

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The Bouncer (PS2)

The Bouncer (PS2) Review

The Bouncer (PS2) Overview

There's only one word to describe The Bouncer, SquareSoft's latest beat-em-up action title for the PlayStation 2: gorgeous. From the second the opening credits kick in this game oozes quality, putting everything that went before it to shame. It's like watching an action film with fight sequences you can direct yourself; the visuals alone are enough to convince the wary that buying a PlayStation 2 is a great idea. The voice acting, too, is among the best yet on a PS2 title and really adds to the atmosphere of the piece--clearly a lot of thought has gone into this, and has paid off greatly.

The plot is fairly straightforward: a 15-year-old girl, who happens to have three burly bouncers for buddies, gets kidnapped by a multi-national corporation. The guys decide to take action; setting off for the corporate HQ, stumbling upon all manner of bizarre and intriguing mysteries.

The Bouncer is, in essence, a fighting game similar to the old Capcom title Final Fight. The bulk of the plot is driven by non-interactive FMV sequences, with the player taking control of one of the three main protagonists at the beginning of the fight sequences--of which there are many. Given the number of moves it's possible to make during the heat of battle, Square have made intelligent use of the DualShock pad, allowing high, medium and low-level attacks, the strength of which can be altered according to how hard you hit the buttons.

Falling as it does between interactive novel and beat-em-up there's a little something here for everyone, and if all else fails The Bouncer is so visually appealing that it will be difficult not to like it. --Chris Russell

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Dynasty Warriors 4 (PS2)

Dynasty Warriors 4 (PS2) Review

Dynasty Warriors 4 (PS2) Overview

If you've never played an earlier version of the game, here's what you need to know: Dynasty Warriors is a fighting game series played from the third-person perspective, where you pick a military general as your avatar and fight across sprawling battlefields. The generals all have distinct personalities and there are a few women characters included too. As you campaign, you collect special items such as the Dragon Amulet which increases your Musou gauge (Musou allows you to enact special, prolonged attacks on multiple enemies). You have bodyguards, you kill enemy generals, and along the way your new skill points increase your weapon's power.

With DW4, there are many new additions, only some of which are successful. Charge attacks and items are souped up and truly improved. For example, equipping a magic orb can cause you to freeze enemies in a block of ice. You can edit characters, but with so many good preset ones to choose from, chances are you won't spend a lot of time working on your own. In addition to a better game engine, there's also the option of one-on-one-duels. The maps are immense compared to previous editions, with a lot more variance in what can happen by the end of your mission.

Even with a significant number of new features, it's debatable whether or not Dynasty Warriors 4 is a true overhaul, or just another release to cash in on the popularity of the franchise. Regardless, it's addictive for reasons that almost defy explanation. You just want to clear this act, to get to the next stage, and to reveal the goodies you've received from killing that big boss. It's as simple as that. And at the moment when you can knock down an entire platoon with a couple of hits, well, then you'll join the ranks of the dedicated. --Jennifer Buckendorff

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Quantum of Solace (Xbox 360)

Quantum of Solace (Xbox 360) Review

Quantum of Solace (Xbox 360) Feature

• Platform: Xbox 360 * You are the new Bond: Employ all of you Bond skills in high-octane combat, chaotic gun fights and precise stealth takedowns. * Take Cover: First-person shooting with third-person cover combat allows you to adjust your game play to meet each challenge. * Fight Worthy Adversaries: Advanced A.I. systems allow enemies to react to you in intelligent and tactical ways. * The New World of Bond: Immerse yourself in the world of Bond with characters from both films and missions that take you through exotic real-world locations. * Become the World's Premier MI6 Agent: Go online with standard 12-player multiplayer modes plus unique Bond modes.

Quantum of Solace (Xbox 360) Overview

Bond is Back! Based on the "Quantum of Solace" and "Casino Royale" films, Quantum Solace places you in the ruthless world of international espionage and intrigue. Blending first-person shooting and third-person action, you are in control of Bond's greatest weapon - his mind. Experience Bond as Daniel Craig - more dangerous, more lethal and more cunning than ever before.

• You are the new Bond: Employ all of you Bond skills in high-octane combat, chaotic gun fights and precise stealth takedowns.
• Take Cover: First-person shooting with third-person cover combat allows you to adjust your gameplay to meet each challenge.
• Fight Worthy Adversaries: Advanced A.I. systems allow enemies to react to you in intelligent and tactical ways.
• The New World of Bond: Immerse yourself in the world of Bond with characters from both films and missions that take you through exotic real-world locations.
• Become the World's Premier MI6 Agent: Go online with standard 12-player multiplayer modes plus unique Bond modes.

Quantum of Solace (Xbox 360) Specifications

There never was a video game of Casino Royale, but now Activision is making up for lost time with a title that incorporates both Casino Royale and its immediate sequel, Quantum of Solace. It’s primarily a first-person shooter, but it does switch to an over-the-shoulder view when hiding under cover or taking part in interactive cut scenes.

Daniel Craig is a big games fan and has taken a personal interest in the game

Almost everything in the game can be destroyed or damaged

Stealth is just as important as gunplay when you’re James Bond

Close combat switches out of first person view for a more cinematic effect

Just like the Bond movies, the game offers a mixture of action and stealth, with the chance to take down enemies instantly if they don’t see you. You’ll almost always be outgunned, but you’re given clues as to which strategy to take by the changing music.

Bond's aresenal has been slimmed down in the new films, so it makes sense that there aren’t many gadgets in the game. There is an online multiplayer mode that pays homage to past classic Bond games such as GoldenEye 007. Which should hopefully make Bond’s video game comeback as successful as his cinematic return.

Key Features

• You only live twice: Recreate the stories of both Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace in one game, including deleted scenes and new side missions.
• Duty calls: The game uses the same graphics technology as Call of Duty 4, including bullets that realistically pass through wood and other materials.
• You know his name: The game features not only the voice and likeness of Daniel Craig, but also Judi Dench as M, Mathieu Amalric as villain Dominic Greene, and Olga Kruylenko as Camille.
• Shaken not stirred: A mix of first- and third-person viewpoints allows for both shooter action and tense stealth-based exploration.
• Licence to kill: Battle friends in the online mode in a wide range of game types.

About the Developer: Treyarch
One of publisher Activision’s biggest internal studios, Treyarch have worked on many of the company’s best known titles, from the Spider-Man movie tie-ins and spin-offs to several of the Call of Duty sequels and, of course, the new James Bond game, Quantum of Solace.

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Fight Night Round 3 (Xbox 360)

Fight Night Round 3 (Xbox 360) Review

Fight Night Round 3 (Xbox 360) Overview

The award-winning EA SPORTS Fight Night series is back to defend its title as the undisputed champion of boxing videogames. EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3 delivers the crown jewel in this top-rated sports game trilogy.

Knocking out the competition, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3 brings the most intense boxing videogame experience to the virtual ring. Filmquality graphics establish EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3 as one of the best looking and playing Xbox 360 sports game on the market. The graphics showcase devastating punch impacts unparalleled in any game or film. Outside of the ring, gamers can establish intense rivalries through pre-fight events putting purpose and passion behind every hit.

On the way to becoming boxing`s greatest legend, train to fight like the best including Muhammad Ali and Oscar De La Hoya or create a boxing style unique only to your boxer. Go toe-to-toe with greats such as Ali, De La Hoya, Joe Frazier, Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr.

• One Punch Can Change A Fight Three new Impact Punches ala the EA SPORTS" Haymaker keep gamers at the edge of their seat as players are only one punch away from the entire dynamic of the fight changing
• Land a perfectly timed Flash KO or jump into a quick mid-fight mini-game to land a humiliating knockdown punch
• Fight Night`s innovative analog punch system, Impact Punches are high risk and high reward put down your opponent or get knocked on the canvas
• Boxing`s Greatest Rivalries Watch ESPN Classic footage of real-life bouts or re-create the greatest fights from past and present including Arturo Gatti vs. Mickey Ward, Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Eric Morales, and Ali vs. Frasier
• Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk Establish intense rivalries of your own by intimidating opponents before the big fight with heated press conferences full of hype, trash talkin`, and fights at weigh-ins. Relive
  
  
  

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Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires (PS3)

Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires (PS3) Review

Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires (PS3) Overview

his is an action game based in ancient China in which players roam through a battlefield, hack-and-slash enemies, and attempt to conquer China in the process. Players use a variety of weapons (maces, staffs, swords, bladed fans) to dispatch hordes of enemy officers, tigers, and wolves.

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