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Kingdom Hearts II - PS2

Worries for Kingdom Hearts II?

I can honestly say I am psyched about this game. I loved the first one, and I've been anticipating the sequel. Now, here's some problems... From what I hear, according to Gamepro's preview, the camrea is going to be controlled by the right analog stick. Now of course, that SOUNDS logical (oh, it is quite logical), but then you've got to think what you want more: to be able to move the camera up and down as well as left and right, for once, or to have quick and easier access to your menus during a REAL-TIME battle. Granted, I might be making light of the new change means, but I really did like the right analog controlled menus (especially during battle). Just think of how awkward it'll be having to use the D-pad. Other than that, the only problem I can see is for those who did not take feel the need to play Chain of Memories. Now I didn't because I never actually finished the first game (a kid stole it from me, and now that I bought another copy, I'm trying to get the Ultima weapon). That and it got some decent reviews, which sort of turned me off. Plus, I didn't want to drop $35 on it. So now I might go buy a used copy. All this, I must do before March or so, when Kingdom Hearts II is set to come out. I am glad to say that I reserved my copy. All those worries aside, I'm sure that Kingdom Hearts II will satisfy me better than any *Final Fantasy game, and will keep me isolated from any outside social contact for a week or so. I'm especially curious about the "Steamboat Willie" level set to be in there and how it'll be delivered. I'm sure it'll be quite interesting. *- For Final Fantasy's defense, I never actually finished one, and only own FF7, altough I havn't gotten through the first disk on it. The games just never really sparked my interest, so technically ANY game could probably hold my interest longer, or at least, long enough for me to beat it.

Monster Hunter - PS2

Better than you may think

Although it's gotten some decent reviews (though none by gamepro...),I feel that Monster Hunter is a very fun game.Very similar to an RPG except theres no skills to level up,just your HR,which inturn opens more quests (well,online anyway).Offline,you just go in and do quests,collect materials to make things (to make armour or to create and improve weapons),then do some more quests.That may sound repetitive,but its really fun. The beginning may be alittle slow,taking you through the basics of hunting (though i think its alittle better than some tutorials ive seen),once that has passed you can get going on your road to becoming a monster hunter (which is the last rank you can achieve).How you go about as to follow that road is your choice There are two kinds of fighter (blademaster,which uses weapons for melee combat,and a gunner which uses types of crossbows) with corresponding armour (most of the better armour you can make later in the game comes in versions for gunners and blademasters).Once youve decide what you wanna be (you can use both,but its easier to work on one thing earlier in the game),you can work your way to a higher HR. Not only are there two types of fighters,theres also six types of weapons (sword,great sword,hammer,and lance for blademasters;crossbows and artablasts for gunners),which have many different variations and improvements to them (a great sword can evolve into a large kantana,a hammer can evolve to a giant axe,and the sword can evolve into dual swords,just to name some improvements).More armour can also be unlocked by killing new monsters and carving them,who's pieces can be used to make armour or improve weapons. The game is fun either online or offline (one may be better for something that the other).If you wanna work up to get better stuff,go offline until you need a particular item,where you should then go online.But if you wanna have fun,join a group,and kill some big dragon,then go online.All in all,this is a fun game.