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All Reviews by iamanillusion

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 - PS2

Best Z Game yet

When my brother came home with this title, my first thought was "Eh, i don't fee like another Z game is in the cards for me", but i still gave it a shot. And boy, that shot must of had some oomph to it, cause what i found is one of the greatest fighting games, never mind Dragonball Z,i've ever played Gameplay With all the freedom this game gives you, you'll never want to go back to a Budokai title again. Tenkaichi has opened up the battlefield. I know this is the third Tenkaichi game, but it's the first i've played.With simple button combos, high class freedom, and slick, smooth controls,you'll be treated to the most fluid experiece you've had in a while.Except maybe you in bed experience, but that's beside this point. Graphics They get the job done. Very attractive, with some bugs like fallen characters limbs piercing the ground or cliff. The water looks great, the sky is very well rendered, and the character models are closer to the TV characters look than they've ever been Control Despite who fluid they are, they may be to easy.After an hour of gameplay, it gets same old,same old and you just want to shut it down. i mean, they are great controls, the set up is fine, but it gets stale in an hour. Plus, the ki charging is a little unresponsinve Pros:biggest DBZ yet, slick gameplay,excellent graphics Cons:too simplified for some tastes, sound track can get annoying

Star Wars: Republic Commando - Xbox

A Game that,er,Commands Attetnion

Back when this game came out,i remember seeing raviews everywhere praising it in a typical way that is associated with any Star Wars game.You see high praise,then average while a magazine next door(one i don't buy cause it's not GamePro)says its bland and tiring.Well,im not a fan of this genre of game,and it's not typical Star Wars.It's an extreme blowout of frantic shooting and addictive gameplay that had my head spinning in excitment. Graphicwise,im still impressed by them today.the textures are great,the character models are fantastic,and while the level designs could have had a little more variety,they were well thought out. Sound:Impressive,slightly repetitive Story:Not too clear,but im still waiting to delve into the climax of the game glitches:yes,multiple gliches.Explosions that cause my Xbox to freeze up,something no othe game has caused.Also,my squad would get stuck on a fallen enemy,or,like one time,id go through a whole level,then realize one of my men was missing.Id follow back over my footsteps and behold,he's completely blended into a wall back near the beginning.Still,this glitch also proved,you don't really need all of them to finish a level. Overall:Excellent;not perfect.It's a musi have Xbox 1 title though,since it's thoroughly enjoyable;slightly repetitive.I love Republic Commando;and semi-colons

Custom Robo Arena - DS

Monstrous Robot in Disguise

Looking at the original Custom Robo(a solid game no matter what you say,with a weak story,wierd humor,and fast customizable action,it seems they've brought all of those things right onto the portable Nintendo system without changing much at all.A smart choice!You feel like your playing the original in your hands.The animations are top notch for the DS and the stupid,idiotic humor is still intact.The robots are cool as usual,the DS is bursting at its seams while unlocking everything this gem has to offer.I love the fluid action,the awful story,and all the unlockables.I really did not expect such an authentic,fun experience as it didn't seem possible to bring Custom Robo to a handheld(keep in mind Custom Robo is on the Gameboy and N64 in Japan).It feels natural,if sometimes slippery,on the DS layout.Thank you Nintendo,you've almost perfected the formula,just create less annoying characters.

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast - Xbox

Is it just me?

I've read some awesome reviews for this game.Its a classic to some.But me,i don't know man the word underwhelming plagues every aspect of the game.You see,the graphics are what id expect from a 2002 Xbox game but the story could at least be involving.Theres nothing there.And multiplayer is cursable as well.I love Star Wars,but this game.Eh.....

Okami - PS2

Zelda It Isn't

Its got the potential to be an awesome series if it comes to that.Slick controls,amazing art direction,strange story,everything i like.But it does seem to leave a stale taste in the,uh,mind.After playing it,you don't feel like you've played an absolute gem,though i have no doubt it will become a classic.Yes its a buy,yes it's still amzing,any PS2 fans should check it out,but those looking for an absolute "thrilling" title might not be completely satisfied.