Playstation 2 Games

Mega Man X7 This instant

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:12:00 +0000

An onion being a maverick? what happened to the boss selection screens we used to see where there were bosses we were scared to face first because they looked bad? None of these bosses looked threatening and the weakest looking are actually the hardest...(the kangaroo boss.) Capcom should've kept it 2D and axel has no purpose. The ability to switch between characters takes away from the challenge and megaman sounds like doug funnie. Avoid!Get more detail about Mega Man X7.

Street Fighter EX3 Immediately

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:12:00 +0000

street fighter ex3 has the best graphics of any Street Fighter (SF) game ever produced. The characters are huge (compared to previous SF games). The animations are very fluid and very realistic. Kicks really look like kicks, and punches accurately reflect true martial arts styles. Special moves look beautiful and amazing. The background and camera angles actually change when special moves are executed.

street fighter ex3 is 3d, which means the camera angle can move around during the fight. it doesn't move around so much that it can make you dizzy (or hard to target the enemy). It moves around enough to make it exciting and still interesting.

I spend a lot of time playing this fun game. but the biggest drawback is the challenge. On a scale of 0 to 10 with 10 being hard, this game usually has a difficulty rating of 6. I have to even minimize the damage setting so i don't finish the other guy off in 10 seconds.

the computer doesn't seem to block many attacks. similarly, some characters seem unwilling or unable to attack. most matches are less than a minute. while it may seem exciting to be 1 fighter taking on 3 opponents on simultaneously, or participate in a 2 on 2 tag team match... even on minimum damage setting, you'll be able to finish off the other guys quite quickly.

so, graphics are the best plus, difficulty is worst con. Executing the special moves is also very difficult. I've played this game for hundreds of hours. But I have only executed special moves by luck.

Still, this is a great game. And if you get it used at amazon or somewhere, it definitely is worth the less than $20 price tag that it carries.Get more detail about Street Fighter EX3.

FIFA Soccer 09 Best Quality

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:12:00 +0000

If you like soccer, you will love this game. Period.

P.S. Be open-minded to new control system.Get more detail about FIFA Soccer 09.

Pac-Man Power Pack Get it now!

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:14:00 +0000

For me and family this game is very good to have fun time. Mi doughter give me a big kiss for this game :P and my wife lovely this game tooGet more detail about Pac-Man Power Pack.

Onimusha Essentials Buy Now

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:13:00 +0000

THESE GAME TRULY ROCK! I HAVE BEATEN ALL 3 AND DECIDED TO TRADE THEM IN BEFORE THIS COLLECTION CAME OUT. NOW IM THINKING ABOUT PURCHASING THIS COLLECTION DUE TO THE NICE BOX THEY COME IN. JUST LIKE THE DEVIL MAY CRY COLLECTION, THIS WILL ALSO BE A COLLECTIBLE ITEM!Get more detail about Onimusha Essentials.

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing Order Now

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:12:00 +0000

When I first bought this game, I was expecting disappointment. EA's last Bond title, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent, failed to impress me and overall I was dissatisfied. However, Everything or Nothing marks a turningpoint in Bond game history that I'd have liked to see be improved on.

The gameplay in this game is top-notch. Shooting enemies is simple and satisfying, due to the innovative (or maybe not) lock-on system. Within a few hours, you'll be able to pop off enemies and create moments that look ripped right from a Bond movie. A key gameplay feature is the Bond Sense. The directional buttons will bring you to the weapon select menu, which will rest at the bottom of the screen. Meanwhile, the game screen tints blue and goes in super-slow motion. Bond can look around and pinpoint key things such as a Guard's status (health and awareness), shootable and throwable objects, etc.

A little-known thing is something that people call "Bond Sense shooting". Essentially, Bond sense shooting is like a manual version of the Mark and Execute system in the upcoming Splinter Cell: Conviction. It allows Bond to pop off multiple enemies in rapid succession on the fly, in a matter of a second in-game. Basically, you lock on to an enemy, headshot him, go into bond sense, target the next enemy (albeit strategically), headshot, etc. It sounds unimpressive but in execution, it looks cool and feels incredibly badass.

While this is a Bond game, one thing I noticed is an absence of stealth as a serious option. Yes, you can sneak around and kill people without anyone noticing, but it's impossible to go a whole level without being seen. Eventually, there will be a part where rappel guards jump in and everything turns into an epic firefight. I'd equate it to Uncharted 2's stealth system. It's there, but don't rely on it for the whole time.

Bond controls exceptionally well. The controls work well and are incredibly fluid, and the aforementioned lock-on system makes moving, rolling, covering and shooting a breeze. Bond's moveset is not limited at all, and he will be able to do various rolls, cover manuevers, and fighting moves.

The hand-to-hand combat system is new, and a welcome addition. The Square and Triangle buttons handle punches, and while it may seem incredibly simple, pressing the two simultaneously will allow Bond to do a neat-looking takedown move that will instantly disable the enemy.

I wish the fighting system were a bit more polished, though. I found it possible to run up to a guy, press Square and Triangle simultaneously, and immediately tackle him and throw him over my shoulders, killing him instantly. It's not hard to pull off and it feels a bit cheap, but sometimes hand to hand combat can dock you a bit of health, so it's not completely biased towards Bond.

The mission types are great fun and incredibly varied. You'll find yourself in epic firefights, behind the wheel of tanks, motorcycles, helicopters, you name it. Once you complete a mission on 00 Agent difficulty, you can choose to complete Platinum challenges which will unlock cheats (Golden Gun, Infinite Ammo, Infinite Battery, etc.). I usually find things like this to be gimmicky and boring but the Platinum objectives are so fun and challenging that it's very much worth going for them. Just to give you a general taste, Platinum challenges usually involve going through a level in an alloted time limit, or without taking damage or using any ammo.

The graphics are very good. Not Splinter Cell, but good. Models look great, textures are decent res, and shadows are present as opposed to the cheap "dark circle on the ground" trick that some devs try to pull. Animations flow beautifully together and there is high attention to detail, especially present in the driving segments.

The voice acting is top-notch. Pierce Brosnan, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, and John Cleese all provide a voice cast that is indistinguishable from their performance in the movies. The bad guys communicate with each other and sound like stereotypical Bond henchmen.

Overall, this is one of the best action games on the PS2. I'd highly recommend it, especially to fans of the series. Make no mistake; this game makes you feel like James Bond.

(Replay Value: High)Get more detail about James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing.

Rumble Roses Decide Now

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:13:00 +0000

Ordered this game for my son, who is facinated with it, a lot of action in the ring, well put together, very enjoyable!!Get more detail about Rumble Roses.

War of the Monsters Right now

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:13:00 +0000

great multiplayer action, the controls take a little getting used to (I recommend switching to a different preset than the default, I think it's the second one that's good, I can't remember) but it's a good brawling game. Play it with your step-dad and bond. He wants you to like him!Get more detail about War of the Monsters.

Lowest Price HexoLight 6000

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:13:00 +0000

I ordered the hexlight 6000 and they rock. I set up a whole light show in my game room and it has been a real hit with all my friends. Fast shipping also. Now I just need to order more to stack up.
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Low Price NCAA Football 08

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:14:00 +0000

On [...] I gave this game a low rating. When I first played this game there was alot of load issues. After getting a new game the old game was the problem. Guess the disc had issues. Great game. Like the part of creating your whole team, school and all. Great game play also.Get more detail about NCAA Football 08.

Save Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol 2

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:13:00 +0000

Growing up my father bought me the first two Fatal Fury titles in the early 90's when they were only available for the Neo Geo. Due to the expense of the AES home carts I couldn't afford the future release of the Fatal Fury titles as a single AES cart would cost upwards of $250+! Fast forward to the present, what used to cost $250 for a single FF title on the NEO GEO now costs only $15!(or $5 if you divide the costs between the three titles jam packed into one ps2 dvd disc. Its such a bargain! If I saw this forthcoming when my family was still dishing out $100s on AES carts I would have never spent so much, seeming as AES carts are now easily being imported on DVD disc now. That is technology for you. *sigh* Enough of me acting as a financial adviser, on to the review.

I have to say Fatal Fury has been one of the greatest fighting series to ever come from SNK. It was actually their first series that was a staple. It was released to counter Capcom's street fighter series and though did not get as much attention to average gamers it did receive its own cult following. What really separated FF from SF was its unique personality and gaming mechanics. From the start SNK wanted to make a fighting game so different from Street Fighter, or other SF knock offs, and it succeeded. From the unique character personalities to the deep story line, SNK truly did deliver a great game and continued to do so until they were bought out.

The Real Bout saga continued the FF series after the initial three FF titles. The first two FF titles played more retro and stoic and the third FF title had a complete overhaul with modern gaming mechanics and new character sprites. The changes made in FF3 were carried over to RB and included with some new features. I've digress thus far. So now on to the RB titles themselves. To sum it up with a few words, RB is what makes SNK fighters so different from fighters like SF or Guilty Gear. Compared to the first 3 FF titles RB's fighting is much more aggressive. With the inclusion of rush combos the actions always seems fast paced and frentic. The fighting in this game doesn't include high jumps or fancy acrobatics but just straight beat'em up with the intention of demolishing your opponent. Unlike the previous FF titles before RB the action moves faster and strangely there is a more shock element in this game, like as if the characters were strapped with one ton of weights and every time they had a forceful landing they would induce a slight earthquake. It just ads to the fast aggressive pace of the game. RB plays really fast and aggressive compared to SF Alpha. I would call RB a raw bralwer, just lots of action set at an aggressive pace. The learning curve in RB is relatively easy if your a regular to fighting games. Its easy to pick up the game and really start to master a character after one session of practice honing your skills with that paticular character.

I've digress enough and excuse for my unfocused review. I'll sum it all up, get this game if your a fan of SNK fighters. Its set at an amazing price with incredible value, 3 FF titles packed into one disc. If you ask me its the better of the two FF archives. I'm absolutely glad I bought it. SNK never fails to deliver when it comes to fast aggresive gameplay and compelling storylines with unique characters, though in terms of character balancing, that is something to be addressed later.Get more detail about Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol 2.

Discount Predator Concrete Jungle

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:13:00 +0000

great item, good condition, received in a timely manner.

Thanks!
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Cheapest Incredible Hulk

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:13:00 +0000

It's okay, but it gets boring very quick. Overall, it is a good game, but I would not have bought it if I have tried it out before.Get more detail about Incredible Hulk.

Cheap Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:12:00 +0000

My son (8) was VERY insistent that he had to have this game, that it was THE game on his wishlist for the holidays. Well, it has been far overshadowed by Lego Batman and Lego Indiana Jones...and this even though he is a dino-freak.

I have played with this game too for awhile and after playing the Zootycoon Complete collection, there isnt that much that is new or thrilling here. And this game was expensive, far more so than I would have normally paid for an old realease - but the kid was really insistent.

My advice, don't let your kid goad you into getting this, you'll both be dissappointed.Get more detail about Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis.

Buying Cyber Snipa Game Pad V2 Black

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:13:00 +0000

This is is a good product, but has poor documentation at best. No explanation on how to program the keys etc.Get more detail about Cyber Snipa Game Pad V2 Black.

Buy Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle with 2 Wired Guitars

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:12:00 +0000

I had already bought this at Best Buy..but for some reason it (the guitar) didn't work/ And I paid alot for. So then I bought another one..this one that I am writing about. Well lets just say it saved my butt. Made a person very happy, even with the extra guitar. Thank you very much.Get more detail about Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle with 2 Wired Guitars.

Purchase PS2 Pac-Man World 3

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:13:00 +0000

I remember PacMan world 2, it was a great game and had a great mini game arcade.
Too bad Pacman World 3 only includes the original PacMan as a mini game and not the rest.

The game itself is darker than PacMan world 2. The storyline, though still for kids, is not as light hearted.

Overall, the game could have been tested a little better. The graphics are very good for a PS2 game. I like it as a game on it's own, though it has much to be desired when compared to the original Pacman World and Pacman world 2.Get more detail about PS2 Pac-Man World 3.

Order Universal Multi Guitar Stand

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:12:00 +0000

The stand looked like a compact way to store 2 guitars, but it is very cheaply made and is too light weight. If you only put 1 guitar in the back, it starts to tip over. The guitars don't stay upright, they want to tip sideways and fall over. Should be something on either side of the guitar necks to hold them up.Get more detail about Universal Multi Guitar Stand.

Where To Buy Spawn: Armaggedon

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:13:00 +0000

I recently bought this game seeing that it was only $20. It has a good story with a challenging game too. Possible Spoliers Ahead: Spawn in the beginning is attacked by some green lazer thing. He learns from Mammon a mysterious figure that he will face demons. You will face bosses that include a spider truck, a buldozer, and lots of villains from the comic books. The game is gory and fun for those who don't take the game seriously. If you do then you may like this game, but if you don't care you will enjoy it.Get more detail about Spawn: Armaggedon.

Shop For Time Splitters: Future Perfect

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:12:00 +0000

If the only shooter you've ever played is the oringinal "Doom" or "Duke Nuke 'Em", or if you're under 12 years old, then you'll probably like this game.

If, however, you've ever played Black, SOCOM, Everything Or Nothing, Cold Winter, Splinter Cell, Max Payne, Syphon Filter (including the PS1 Syphon Filter), Red Faction, or any other decent shooter, then you'll be bored out of you mind like I was. This game is cartoonish and has a distinct arcade-game feel to it. Every 20 seconds someone is telling you which way to go. Kills are very unsatisfying and weapons lack that visceral feel that you get in the games listed above.

Don't be foold: although some of the designers behind Golden Eye created this game, Future Perfect is not even close to Golden Eye.Get more detail about Time Splitters: Future Perfect.

Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:12:00 +0000

It took a very long time for my son to get used to controlling the ship. It's very hard to fly (very sensitive) and though the terrain looks pretty cool, this game plays very poorly.Get more detail about Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk.

Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Channel Edition Review

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:12:00 +0000

My teenage daughters can really enjoy this music and our family is not offended by it! Whatever keeps 'em moving is good by me!Get more detail about Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Channel Edition.

NFL Street 3 Top Quality

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 05:12:00 +0000

I have never played any of the other NFL Street games before, but I bought this one because it looked cool. Well when I got it I played it and I got addicted really quickly. There are a few problems, such as there aren't very many recievers, the music is iffy and the buttons take a while to get used to.

But other than that...the graphics are really good. It gets really addicting after a while. I have found myself many nights saying, only one more game, one more game. And 5 games later I call it a night. But I think its a good game.Get more detail about NFL Street 3.

Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron This instant

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:12:00 +0000

This game was purchased for my 9 year old son for his birthday. He really likes it, as does his 11 year old brother, too. Good bargain!Get more detail about Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron.

Siren Immediately

noreply@blogger.com (Charles Russle) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 05:12:00 +0000

Well, to rate this game fairly you need to look t it from a different view. Unlike other games in the horror genre (e.g Silent Hill, Resident Evil,...etc.) this game actually tries to set a different standard of horror. A horror that's constantly looming and lurking.

This game is composed of little games led by different characters, and they range from the very young to the very old, the very fit to the very blind! Yes blind!. Each character has their share of strength, weakness and weapon (if any for that matter) and the missions are set at different times of the day (or night) in a (something went wrong type of) village.

Now, as I have read from other reviews on this page that the gameplay is frustrating at (or all) times, but that is due to the fact that they are playing the game alone! This game should not be played alone as I have discovered, but you should surround yourself with a group of people (family and/or friends) as each character may or may not appeal to you.

As aforementioned, the horror is constantly looming and lurking by the loitering "Shibitos" (zombies in japanese it would seem!) at the corners, behind the bushes or falling at you from the sky! You can choose to sightjack the "Shibitos" (as in tapping to their vision telepathically to view their positions) or opt for our (the gang and I) quick method of legging it! (running for the character's life!) since you cannot kill a "Shibito" by shooting or bludgeonning as it will only curl to slumber for a minute or so.

This game should be given justice and not be compared with the like of "Silent Hill" or "Resident Evil" as it really does strive to set a new horror standard. Just stick to my advice of not playing it alone and legging the character throughout the mission and you maybe able to complete the game. We have. Twice!

A Japanese friend bought the JAPAN version of "Siren 2" boy! does it look creepy. I can't hardly wait for the english version to come out so the gang and I could pull our socks up and start legging it again!Get more detail about Siren.