Reviews
11,291 reviews · showing 7,601–7,620
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Reader PC HG exclusive
Uplink: Hacker Elite review
There is a brilliant idea that inspires Uplink: Hacker Elite, and it largely rests at the intersection of the state of present day technology, and the timeless intrigue that surrounds crime and criminals, so deeply-rooted that it taps…
dogma · September 14, 2006
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Staff Xbox 360
Dead Rising review
I had reservations about Dead Rising before I bought it -- before I reached Steven Chapman’s twisted (yet very clean) supermarket even. As compulsive as the mass-slaughter of hoards of zombies may be, this premise screamed “one trick…
Freelance Writer · September 14, 2006
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Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive
Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra review
I enjoy fighting in Episode III, and I couldn’t be more pleasantly surprised. But the fighting wasn't what I came for. I came for solid characters and a solid plot held together by a solid science-fiction setting, something that the first…
Zack Little · September 13, 2006
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Reader PlayStation 2
Jak II review
Jak II is the product of a long line of cartoony platformers produced by Naughty Dog. Unlike the first game in the series, Jak II tweaks the formula by implementing GTA-esque design. Playing as both Jak and his sidekick Daxter, you'll have…
korubi · September 12, 2006
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Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive
Rule of Rose review
Jennifer's about as comfortable (and skilled) with deadly knifes and other weaponry as one would expect the average teenage girl to be. Put a powerful lead pipe in her hands and watch as she swings, misses and takes what seems like an…
Rob Hamilton · September 12, 2006
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Staff PC HG exclusive
CivCity: Rome review
With your first attempts at construction, you can only make tiny huts barely suitable for habitation. Residents demand a well, but they’ll only travel so far to reach it (apparently, crossing the entire city is just too much of a hassle…
Jason Venter · September 11, 2006
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Reader NES
Bee 52 review
Some things in real life aren't made to be fun, but video games can mold them into something exhilarating, something worth wasting your free time to do. Video games can make you want to farm, or want to take the role of an old fat guy's…
strawhat · September 10, 2006
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Reader Game Boy Advance
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones review
I came into this game as another one of those guys who only knew Fire Emblem because of Marth and Roy from Super Smash Bros Melee. So basically, I didn't really know much about the game other than the fact that it's kinda similar to…
strawhat · September 10, 2006
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Reader Arcade HG exclusive
Sly Spy review
There is a glee about Sly Spy, a maniacal urge to so blatantly steal and simultaneously disrespect the source material it pays cynical homage to, the wonderful 007 canon, that makes it a grotesque spectacle, somehow both irritating and…
dogma · September 10, 2006
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Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive
Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories review
While Disgaea: Hour of Darkness was fascinating because of its frank discussion about silly subject matter, the sequel tries for a darker and more mature tone. Its attempts at humor seem almost half-hearted, and not just because of Adell…
Jason Venter · September 8, 2006
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Reader Arcade Review of the Week
Mug Smashers review
Mug Smashers, though devastatingly threatening by name, is more of a womanly slap across the cheek than any truly bruising smash. It isn’t as good as Final Fight or Streets of Rage, and certainly doesn’t appear to be too worried about it…
dogma · September 8, 2006
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Reader PC HG exclusive
Bone: Out from Boneville review
While Bone: Out from Boneville lasts, it's an engaging and humorous experience that manages to entertain a wide spectrum of audiences. Based on the popular graphic novels of the same name, Bone follows the exploits of three very different…
bside · September 8, 2006
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Bone: Out from Boneville review
The comic's appeal was widespread, and, to a point, so is the game. The younger audience will enjoy the goofy characters, the vibrant colours and cartoony graphics whilst older players will enjoy that everything is just a little bit more…
Gary Hartley · September 7, 2006
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Reader SNES HG exclusive
Lock On review
Vic Tokai's Lock-On is a game that'll really get your adrenaline pumping. After all, barreling through waves upon waves of hostile fighters, dodging missiles left to right, and pulling off sick aerial stunts are all in a day's work. Of…
redemption · September 6, 2006
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Reader SNES HG exclusive
Terranigma review
Meet Ark, just another mischievous teenager enjoying his easy life in the small town of Crysta. Since the day he was born, his childhood has been limited to the gates of this mysterious village. The Elder seems to be the only soul around…
redemption · September 6, 2006
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Staff PlayStation 2 HG exclusive
Sega Ages: Dynamite Deka review
Because of its crazy atmosphere, diverse weaponry, and deep grappling system, 99% of delinquents agree: Dynamite Deka was, is, and always will be one damn fine brawler. I doubt Sega would have remade the game if it were a notorious…
Zigfried · September 5, 2006
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Reader PlayStation 2
Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories review
As the sun rises over the land of Veldime, a young man named Adell is preparing for the battle that will determine his future. His goal is simple: defeat Lord Zenon, the absolute ruler of the land. Should he manage to bring the dark lord…
disco · September 4, 2006
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
Bomberman - Act: Zero review
Despite all of its (well-intentioned?) efforts to give the series a fresh, hardcore coat of paint, it just doesn’t do enough things right for the aesthetic focus to mean anything more than that you’ve just dropped a wad of cash on a $10…
Jason Venter · September 4, 2006
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Reader DS
Feel the Magic: XY/XX review
Stylish. Entertaining. Creative. These are three buzz-words that usually surround any DS game that makes extensive use of its features. Now, some of the time, this can be completely true, see: Kirby’s Power Paintbrush for more details. On…
goldenvortex · September 4, 2006
