Borderlands Review
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I’m going to finish on the note that I began on. Borderlands is a fantastic FPS RPG – when playing co-op. It’s almost a different game when playing with 3 mates, as that same gameplay, which became bland and repetitive alone just works. The RPG elements are designed for more than one player, as is the combat. If you’re looking for a solo experience then stay away, on the contrary if you’re after a co-op RPG/FPS hybrid then Borderlands is right up there as one of the best of the year.
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Spyborgs Review
A taste
Spyborgs is a futuristic themed beat ‘em up developed by Bionic Games and published by Capcom. As most gamers would know, Capcom already credit some big name beat ‘em ups in their extensive library including the Street Fighter, Final Fight and Marvel vs. Capcom series; and for fans of these series and classic arcade beat ‘em ups in general, you will be pleasantly surprised by what Spyborgs has to offer.
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Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony Review
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The Ballad of Gay Tony is a fantastic game. Just like its predecessor, it actually feels like an “episode”: a continuation of a story that has progressed substantially. The characters are more likeable than in The Lost and Damned, but the story isn’t quite as grounded as before. That’s OK, because whatever this game loses in its narrative it regains back in its glamour and explosiveness. It’s big, it’s bad and it’s messy. There are probably more memorable missions in Ballad than in all of GTA IV, due purely to their outrageous nature. Each of the new weapons is great, as are the new vehicles. Base jumping is an awesome inclusion and is great fun and the multiplayer has been improved slightly for a better overall experience. If this is our final visit to Liberty City, it’s definitely worth it.
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Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
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We’ve experienced a hell of a lot in Liberty City. Rockstar have done a superb job of expanding its life by showing gamers different worlds within the city. With Grand Theft Auto IV we were told the story of an individual through Niko, a Russian immigrant with nothing to his name. With The Lost and Damned, we joined Johnny as he fought his way through gang warfare on the rough streets of LC. Then, with The Ballad of Gay Tony, we see the rich take on the rich in an exclusive world of friendship and family through the eyes of Luis Lopez. Are the travels through the city worth it and will we want to visit again?
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 Review
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The WWE Smackdown vs. Raw series hasn’t changed much over the years. While it has always offered an entertaining and fulfilling experience for wrestling fans it’s been a while since it’s shaken things up with new modes. Aside from some roster updates and a few new features, the game has practically stayed the same over the past few iterations. Thankfully, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 mixes things up a bit. It may not be a completely unique experience for the franchise, but it at least gives us some new modes and tries to differ itself from its predecessors.
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Brutal Legend Review
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Developed by legendary game designer Tim Schafer, staring Jack Black, featuring awesome music, great gameplay and a humorous narrative. On paper Brutal Legend appears to have everything going for it. To an extent it does, and that’s why it’s such a hard game to review. As a mash-up of an action brawler, RTS and escort racer Brutal Legend is great in some areas, but tries to be a jack of all trades when it needed to focus on one of its more favourable aspects.
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Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story Review
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Why wasn’t Bowser given his own game earlier? I mean, even Peach had one (and just between us it wasn’t half bad). Big bad Bowser finally stars as a lead character in Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story. Technically it isn’t his game per se, but Bowser fans should be honoured that he takes the lead in what is quickly becoming one of our favourite series. It’s only the third game in the Mario & Luigi franchise, but it feels like another of Nintendo’s classic, long-running, series already. Rather than simply bring Paper Mario from consoles to handhelds Ninty decided to take the same concept, combined what had already been established in previous Mario RPG titles, and develop an entirely new game. In this day and age of sequels, ports and multiplatform titles that’s something special. Enough about that, let’s move on and see how Bowser’s Inside Story stacks up on its own accord.
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