25 Games You Shouldn't Overlook (page 2/5)
- December 17, 2007 16:16 PM PST
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Xbox 360
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
"Like a deck of cards, Namco Bandai has been shuffling its games among next-generation consoles in hopes of a winning hand. One of its most popular franchises--the Ace Combat flight-action series--deals a surprising new hand with an exclusive engagement on Xbox 360."
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
After skating with Tony Hawk for almost a dozen titles, the Birdman's brand of virtual skateboarding is starting to feel a little stale. However, Proving Ground manages to breathe some new life into the franchise and it should please virtual thrashers who haven't yet tired of the franchise's formula.
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage
"On looks alone, Ultimate Carnage could easily take top prize as you tear across farmland at a hundred miles per hour, cut through wooden fencing and junkyard piles, all while slamming into the competition. It's a beautiful sight, indeed. From urban speed traps, to mountain bypasses, to destruction derby arenas--everything looks phenomenal and runs smoothly without a single hitch."
Conan
"The long and satisfying boss battles against huge fiends like the Elephant Demon and Sand Dragon fare better, even if their timed button-pressing cues owe a great deal to God of War. Waiting more than half a minute for the last checkpoint to load each time you die doesn't do wonders for immersion, but slowly whittling each deity down to size provides some of Conan's most fulfilling moments."
BlackSite: Area 51
"That said, the gunplay, which follows the standard FPS formula of 'see bad guys, shoot bad guys,' is solid and fun; it's also bolstered by an interesting morale system where, if you perform well, your comrades get a small boost to their own skills. But let your team get into dire straits and their abilities take a small penalty. It's not revolutionary but it is an interesting system that rewards skilled gunplay."
