Tron : Legacy

The new Tron movie fails to live up to its legacy.

I have never  watched the first Tron movie which apparently was a cult favorite in its day.

Personally, the sequel was a bit of a let down for me. Yet, fans of the original may be pleased. I don't know, I'm too young.

The action is cool, can't disagree. The Tron-style duels are just breathtaking. The visuals are amazing ans the Grid is beautiful in its own cold highlighted way. Daft Punk's cameo also makes the film that much better. The story however, is disappointing.

Best part of the movie?

Sam's father has all this awesome force-like powers but he can't compete against Clu? Seriously? What a joke.

As far as I can tell, Tron's abrupt change of heart at the end is also just plain dumb. He just suddenly thinks"Oh goodness what have I done?" and rams into Clu with a battlecry of " I fight for the users!" Gosh.

The threat of Clu's army also just doesn't seem very realistic. We never actually get to see it in action besides some spear pounding to hail their leader. The soldiers themselves don't seem very lethal as they're easily dispatched by Sam, dad and Quorra. There is no fear of them. A nicely placed airstrike in the real world should be enough to take them out.

So all Sam has got out of entering the Grid is : -1 dead father who sacrifices himself and +1 hot female ISO

Bonus for entering the Grid.

Medal Of Honor Mini Review

I really meant to review Medal Of Honor a long time ago. Laziness trumped over intentions and I'm doing a quick mini review.

So I'm just going to say this. Medal Of Honor delivers a really harsh yet touching story about the reality of the conflict in Afghanistan. That's about the only good thing as it suffers from a lack of refinement. Plenty of bugs and glitches spoil the game.

The multiplayer also fails to deliver. If you thought spawn trapping was bad in other games, play Medal of Honor and you will go running back to other shooters.

A lack of an additional game mode also makes Medal of Honor feel a bit lacking. The Tier One mode where you compete to to get best times on campaign missions feels tacked on and isn't actually a game mode by itself.

Basically, the whole game feels rushed or still in its beta stage; INCOMPLETE.

Sorry, but you guys just aren't good enough.

Dead Rising 2 Review

I got Dead Rising 2, played it. It's good. Not great, but good.

Outwardly appearing like a shallow zombie-slasher game, Dead Rising 2 exceeds expectations thanks to its characters. The characters really bring the less than original story to life. Dialogue, animations and the lot are done well. Ranging to phychos who want you dead to civilians needing rescuing, the over top characters inject a great sense of humor into the game.

Customization is the core of gameplay. You can put on any clothes that you find with no restrictions. I didn't really find it that fun but some may get a kick out of slashing away in a tutu. Almost anything large, sharp or long that you see can be picked up and turned into a weapon. Combine these and you get more awesome weapons. There are limits though, and not everything works like it should.

The missions are not that hard by themselves. However, the time limit on them really makes you have to rush more than I liked. If you want to mess around, you can't complete the story at the same time. It adds some excitement I suppose but I could have done without it. You can level up until lvl 50, and can bring back progress for subsequent playthroughs which makes it better.

The co-op ability seems negligible, you can enjoy the game perfectly without your friend. In fact, having a friend along makes the story seem really awkward. If you just wanna slash, by all means. The competitive mode is really not that fun and is quickly forgotten.

The downside of this game is long and frequent load times. Entry to every new area presents a considerably NOT short load time. The controls and camera also frustrate at times.

Dead Rising 2 is great for it's campaign and for messing around with friends. When it frustrates, be patient and you will enjoy. Ties you down long enough for mega games like Fallout : New Vegas and Call Of Duty : Black Ops

NEXT : MEDAL OF HONOR

Call of Duty Black Ops Wager Match Trailer/Full Reveal

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE GAME OR THE GAME FOOTAGE. THIS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. ALL MEDIA BELONGS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.

After getting that off my chest, it's call of duty black ops wager match full review!! ARGGHH! *NERGASM*
Anyway i know it's got released like a month ago but still as a die hard core fan of the COD series, i just post it anyway... HOPE YOU GUYS ENjOY :D

Halo Reach

Halo Reach will be released in about half an hour from the time of writing. And I will never get to play it. :'(

Personally I think this game by itself is practically worth buying a 360 but I'm sure my parents wouldn't agree. *Sigh* The downside of having more than one game console in the world.

It did not help that IGN reviewed the game early and gave it a 9.5!!

Inception

Inception. Critics give it good review but then say it's not as good as the classics.

Screw your classics. I'm young and this is one of THE best movies I've ever watched. It doesn't have to be in 3D.

The score is beautiful thanks to Hans Zimmer.

Christopher Nolan seems to have thought out every frame of the movie perfectly. I feel that it's bit rushed and could have been even a bit longer.

The actors and actresses played their part well. That's all I can say.

The story is intriguing and forces you to think. Things aren't just shoved in your face. You have to figure it out yourself and that's half the fun.

Inception is a movie you either love or hate. You either get it or not. I guess you know where I stand.

ALSO

There's been quite a lot of debate about the movie's ending. If you haven't watched, I'm going to SPOIL it right now.

The ending shows Cobb succeeding in his mission and returning to his kids. He spins his wife's totem and instead of waiting to see if it would spin forever or drop, he walks away to be with his kids.

I personally think the totem spins forever and he actually dreamt all the events in the movie.

However, that no longer matters to Cobb. Real or not, being with his kids is what matters to him the most.

That's what I think.

Red Dead Redemption Mini Review

First of all, I called it a mini review because it's quite short. This is because of my pure laziness to write a better one.
With one word I can describe Red Dead Redemption: Brilliant. - The game is pure brilliance. Rockstar has delivered us a game that is the wild west. A game that has so much depth.

The graphics are incredible. Everything is so detailed; from the cactus' to the horses to the night's sky, detailed to the core. There are some mild(and major) hiccups, but not so much that it will annoy most people.

The story is awesome. They did a really great job in that department; from voice acting to sound effects to soundtrack to missions and side-missions. The characters all feel fully fleshed out as people, even the minor characters.

The controls are as smooth as butter, if not smoother. Riding a horse couldn't feel more right. The gunplay and gameplay itself is really easy to get used to(similar to GTA).

Haven't tried multiplayer and free roam much yet, but so far the free roam in RDR is what future games will have to live up to.

Rockstar has done it again..may very well be their greatest achievement yet! This tops any previous attempt at a wild west game or any sandbox game for that matter. I HIGHLY recommend Red Dead Redemption! Now..go buy it!( sorry pc gamers, console exclusive)

The Passing

The Passing DLC for Left 4 Dead 2 has just been released on PC and Xbox 360. It is free for PC and costs 560 points on Xbox.

The Passing delivers a satisfying campaign but players will feel as if the campaign has been cut-short. There are only 3 segments instead of the usual 5.

What's in the passing:

Fallen Survivor

Foot Lockers

M60!

Original Survivors minus -?

• The original survivors from L4D. They only make an appearance at the beginning and the end. They help you out during the finale.
• Fallen survivor functions like a zombie pinata, dropping goodies but also lures players away from the group and to their deaths.
• M60 machine gun and golf club available for use.
• Foot lockers contain huge amount of random items.
• New game mode called 'Mutations'. These are a special set of gameplay modes that only run for a limited time. They affect Campaign, Versus and Scavenge.

Bad Company 2 Review

My efforts to get Bad Company 2 were slightly delayed(by 2 weeks) but I have finally got my hands on the game and played it. It has been fairly satisfying although there were various small annoyances.

The gang returns

Generally gameplay is exactly identical to the first Bad Company. The controls have been tweaked a bit but everything feels the same. The biggest difference in gameplay is the health system. The game features a slow regeneration health system similar to Modern Warfare 2. Destructibility is greater and more realistic. Environments are less open and slightly more linear now. Some may be disappointed with that but I personally don't mind.

Arctic conditions

Tropical surroundings

The story line is darker than some gold-hunting expedition and involves a doomsday weapon. The characters swear a lot more but are still as jokey and funny as before. There are also more scripted action sequences now but they just feel over-the-top. The game constantly hits you with fast-paced action that it becomes a bit boring.

Destruction!

Now, for my grievances. The graphics are great but there are a lot of texture fade-ins. Sometimes objects and backgrounds just suddenly pop into place. The animations of the dead enemies also frequently glitch. Gunfire sounds still produce a lot of echo. I also miss Mike One Juliet or Miss July.

Vehicular combat

The multiplayer once again delivers standard battlefield combat. Minor elements have been tweaked but nothing of note.

Critic review below.

Bioshock 2 Review

I finally got my review out for Bioshock 2. With a lot of hype and high expectations, did the game deliver?

Yes, yes it did. Gameplay feels great and well thought out. You really get a sense of being the hulking metal behemoth Big Daddy(that's him on the cover ^^). Enemies are suitably more powerful compared to the first game to match your own increased strength. The much touted 'Big Sister' throws in a new dimension to the game and gives you something to fear. You can take her down with proper tactics but hearing that piercing scream and seeing a darting shape around corners will be sure to make you approach each corner with care. You also get to play with new weapons, plasmids and equipment.

Big Sister

The environment is as great as the first game but now lacks the air of mystery. You will approach Rapture with a sense of familiarity this time round. The addition of serene underwater environments allow you to admire the artwork and take a breather. However, you cannot backtrack to previous areas this time.

Rapture Underwater

In terms of story and characters, Bioshock 2 just fails to match the original. The twists and turns of the story fail to compare to the first game's "would you kindly" reveal. It still has multiple endings though, which are now based on more than just your interactions with the Little Sisters. Sophia Lamb does a pretty good job of taking over as the main antagonist and she has a stunning introduction in the opening cutscene that makes you WANT to get rid of her.

The multiplayer element is quite entertaining and features some wacky fun not found in other multiplayer shooters. It features a Call Of Duty-ish set up which is easily understandable. It won't be at the top of charts but delivers great fun and variety. An interesting thing to note is that the multiplayer also has a bit of story line and character development that makes it unique.

In conclusion, Bioshock 2 is an excellent game and is well worth your time and money. Must have for shooter fans.

Critic review from IGN below.

Assassin's Creed II : Battle Of Forli (review)

We see more of Caterina Sforza.

Battle Of Forli is the DLC(downloadable content) for the highly acclaimed Assassin's Creed 2. It costs $4.00 or 320 microsoft points. It fills in sequence 12 of the game.

Overall, this sequence is ok but not outstanding like the main game was. It throws in large scale battles together with the regular missions like escort, rescue and assassinations. You will be given the chance to further immerse yourself in the world of Assassin's Creed with its dialogue and environment and that's always a good thing. An addition of note is a 'special memory' which allows you to fly Leonardo's flying machine around Forli. This turns out to be disappointing as it is completely pointless and lacks the rush of flying it in Venice. It feels very contrived.

However, this dlc really messes up the story of assassin's creed. It doesn't fit into the end of sequence 11 and would spoil the experience for those who had yet to complete the game.

It is not a must buy for assassin's creed fans and may disappoint you.