Real Game Reviews

Harley Davidson Motorcycles: Race to the Rally is one game that has received a lot of bad reviews, bad reviews that are a little too bad in my view. The truth is that there haven’t been many Harley Davidson games so far and the real problem is that the ones that have appeared are not that great. People do think that this one is even worse than most of the others. Thinking about the fact that I have not played most of the others I can not provide real info on this but I do think that this game will be liked by some people.

The first thing that seemed strange is the fact that this is a game that revolves around Harley Davidson, one brand of motorcycles that is not really involved in speed.  With this in mind the idea of a Harley Davidson racing game seems strange from the beginning. Now starting the game the first impact is not that bad but as time passes we get to realize that everything is repeated. The game is not More →

Everybody told me that Sony’s NBA series is not to be played and that I should not buy the game. Well, I like basketball games so I bought it and tried it. I must say that on the hole I was very unsatisfied with the game and I really wanted to try it and find good things about NBA 08. Not many are there to find! The only good part of the game was one game mode, The Life, which had a very good storyline and it is basically a franchise. It has now reached version 3 and it focuses on the entire team you choose, placing you directly in the shoes of some players. There are some cut scenes that prepare the actual gameplay moments and you basically go through a tutorial of low post drills, shooting and passing. This way you learn how to play the game and as time passes and you complete the drills you will go through scrimmages, preseason games and the actual season. Every scrimmage and game you play will be accompanied by some tasks and a limited amount of time to do them.

The problem with the Life is that More →

The Tekken series is certainly one that revolutionized the fighting games industry and there is no surprise in that. I can not remember one Tekken game that was not entertaining, especially in versus mode against friends. I used to play Tekken 3 for hours but this does not mean that I did not play Tekken 5 a lot when I laid my hands on it. The first Tekken game appeared in 1995 and it was an instant success. We are talking about a lot of people playing in arcades and at home, with the same intensity and there is a huge tradition to live up to, one that was maintained in Tekken 5, a game that does come with great visuals, a lot of 3D action and some modes that were not available in the original arcade platform.

The first good news that comes with Tekken 5 is that Tekken 4 is kind of put aside. That game put in some position changing moves that were not at all popular so the 5th version did put in a back to basics approach. This is why Tekken 5 has quite a great classic feel and we can compare it with Tekken 3 from that More →

In case you lived in a cave for the last few years, you probably don’t know about the NFS series. This is one of the most popular games in the world developed by EA Games. If you are familiar with the series you probably know that the last 3 NFS games were a disappointment to the fans.

Starting with Underground, EA let go of the simulation type of game that we got used to in Porsche Unleashed, and concentrated on arcade games only. This was disappointing because NFS used to be the best at this type of games. Now this game is all about tuning your ride, which is actually cool because lots of people these days are caught up with this fab. It is certain that NFS: Underground 2 was the most complete game of all, considering the actual tuning aspects. Most Wanted brought back the police into the action. This way, besides the actual races, More →

Burnout Dominator is another game from the renowned Burnout series which started out under the ACCLAIM logo. You might also find the title of Burnout Domination. The entire series has been incredible so far and this game here promised to be the best one yet (just like any title that is a sequel to a previous success). When I first put in the game in my Playstation 2 I got a strange feeling. At first glance the game is very similar with Burnout Revenge but if we start to look deeper we will find several differences.

It was very nice from my point of view to see a game that is now more focused on drifting and speed chains instead of takedowns. The speed you get in this game is quite hardcore so to speak and there were several occasions when I just yelled: “Holly S@#$” at some More →

Fight Night is a game that is basically running without any real competition as it is the only boxing game out there that counts. Although this usually means that you would end up with a mediocre game, this is not the case with the series as it is quite interactive and totally enjoyable. Fight Night Round 3 comes with a lot of interesting aspects and with some improvements when compared to the last games in the series, although not that much, still enough to make you want to have another match. The bad part (if we can call it like that) is that the best parts of this fighting game are the ones that have not changed since Fight Night Round 2. Total Punch Control is back in the game and it is just as good as in 2004. I expect a lot of veterans to start throwing boxing combos easily with this implementation.

I was quite new to the Fight Night concept but that did not play an important factor in the speed with which I learned how to play. It is easy if you put a little effort in it. What is difficult is when you want to master the strong More →

The Family Guy series is definitely a controversial one. Fox actually wanted to cancel the show but after so many fans turned in to buy around 5 million copies of a DVD box set including the second season, the series was put back in the program. Now we have the chance to play Family Guy – The Game, available on PS2, XBOX and PSP. I tested the game on PS2, finished it and had a lot of time in the process. The big plus of the game is that the same writers and actors are involved as in the animated series. This basically means that the game is as funny as the show. A big minus is that this action-adventure game is not brilliant and can only be categorized as a medium gaming experience.

To put it all simple, if you watched Family Guy or are a fan of the series you will definitely be entertained and More →

Diablo is one of the most appreciated RPG games in the world. It was developed by Blizzard, the same company that made World of Warcraft. The first game of the series was a huge success. Contrary to other games, Diablo 2, which followed the story of the first game, was also very popular. Blizzard didn’t offer the fans just another lame comeback, but a great game indeed. Although lots of RPGs appeared since, Diablo is still a game that millions all over the world play. Also, millions of websites are dedicated to this game all over the world. This can only mean that the public’s interest has not at all faded.

Besides the fact that Diablo 2 has a way better graphic engine comparing to the first one, the gameplay and storyline are just as good and caching. This game brings you in a mystical world of adventures. You can play the role of different characters, from which you can choose at the beginning: a barbarian, a necromancer, a sorceress, a paladin and an amazon. The Lord of Destruction expansion also brigs us two more characters: a druid and an assassin. Every character has More →

The world of professional wrestling has a lot of fans out there both in USA and other parts of the world. On the other hand, the world of professional wrestling games does not really have that many fans. Smackdown vs Raw 2007 is a game that might change some people’s view on this topic. My girlfriend, who likes games like Rogue Galaxy, Final Fantasy or Legend of Zelda, was impressed a little with the game. I must say that I am a big fan of WWE and TNA and I was looking forward to playing this game and as soon as I put it in my Playstation 2 I was quickly grabbed by it. The game is highly addictive, especially for fans of simulated, spectacular and acted fights like in professional wrestling. Smackdown vs Raw 2007 comes with some new elements, an improved look and a whole lot more.

Just like with every game in the series, Smackdown vs Raw 2007 comes to the table with new features, improved gameplay and a look that is very impressive. This is one the closest to reality fighting games More →

The early winter of 2005 brought with it the launch of probably one of the most successful games in the history of gaming: World of Warcraft. Produced by Blizzard Entertainment, already made famous by such titles as Diablo, Starcraft and the Warcraft series, their latest brain-child took the world by storm.

What is it? A MMORPG. That is to say it’s a roleplaying game, with all the goodies that has to offer, with a twist: it’s online. Thousands of players world-wide can connect to hundreds of copies of the game-world and enjoy the contents along with others. Still, there are many other MMORPG’s out there. Everquest, Guildwars, Eve, the more recent Dungeons and Dragons Online, to name a few. So what makes “WoW” as it rapidly became known, so special? It’s a question that most avid players find really hard to answer. Let’s try to break it down a bit and explore what it has to offer.

The world. Based in the lore-setting created by the Warcraft series, in the future of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, one of the things that appeals the most to its fans is the More →