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Micro Machines 2 10-11-14 12:14 PM
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Major Micro Review!
Some quick background before I get into this review, I started writing this during the Spring Tour, but as I waited until the end of the month, and since I was at the beach at the time, I never got to finish it. I just recently found it again buried in some of my old files. Enjoy!
Oh, Micro Machines, how do I love you. The original Micro Machines, released in 1991, was revolutionary in the world of games, as it was one of the first truly creative racing game to be this much of a success. This second installment of the original toy car turned video game series sure has a lot to offer, so let's jump right in!
Graphics 8: The graphical limitations of the Gameboy can not even be seen in terms of picture quality. Every pixel has a purpose, without ever having the low resolution problem that many games this generation are plagued with. Even without colour, this game's graphics look amazing. And with the course set up of pencils, desktops, and countless household doodads, the great graphics sure are appreciated. The plethora of humorous characters each have their own unique expressions giving them many varying personalities.
Sound 9: Man, does this game have some delicious music. Just add a dash o' salt! Play this game for ten minutes, and you'll be whistling its tunes all day. The music goes very well with the wacky feel of the game. The sound effects are simple and effective, screeching when you drive off track, a different screech when you turn too hard. It's just wonderful. My only complaint is a small one, the menu sounds aren't very pleasing.
Addictiveness 10: I believe top down racing games are just addictive as expletive word here. I played the original on my brother's old Gameboy as a kid, and I fell in love. All my life, I've gone back to this game whenever I got a chance, and loved it every time. This game has the right mix of everything that makes a great racing game... Read the rest of this Review
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Game Boy Advance Video - Cartoon Network Collection - Volume 2 04-26-14 04:23 AM
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The Best Shows On Vizzed!
This...game, if you can even call it a game, is certainly unique in premise. New episodes of Cartoon Network shows, at least new at the time of release of course, that you can take anywhere you want, I just wish I had this game as a child, long road trips would have been so much more enjoyable. So, enough introduction, let's jump right into this review!
Graphics 8
These graphics would be identical to the original cartoons' animation if it weren't for the ?system limitations of the GBA itself. Big Pixels making small pictures make for quite an eyesore after a while. Other than low resolution, the animations themselves were comparable ?to their television counterparts. Once I was used to the graphics, I almost forgot I was watching a game, and instead thought I was watching childhood favourites, as the developers undoubtedly strived towards.
Sound 10
Although system limitations affected the graphics, the sound went unaffected. The same voice actors were used, sound effects were pleasant, and even the theme songs were present. The great sound work definitely helped draw me into the "game", making me even more nostalgic for the past than ever before.
Addictiveness 7
If you're like me, and you absolutely love the classics, you'll be hooked until the last episode. Nostalgia may play a key role in this game's allure but the fact these episodes, as far as I can remember, are found only in this game just makes it oh so enjoyable. Although, I haven't actually watched most of these shows in years, not since the Summer of Second or Third Grade, at least, not extensively. I give it a seven only because once the episodes are watched, there's not much more left to do, except watch all them again, but by then, the fun will be all gone.
Story Blank
As this game is just a retro version of show streaming, there is no story to review, so, moving on...
Depth 8
While this game may just contain nothi... Read the rest of this Review
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Battleship 02-10-14 04:59 PM
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You Sunk My Battleship!
Oh, Battleship, the cult phenomenon classic that is still one of the most popular board games on the market. In true retro fashion, it was ported to any system whose company could get their hands on it.
Graphics (6): For a simple Battleship game, the graphics were really nice. Each time you beat an opponent, the next board has a different colour, offering a change in an otherwise monotonous visual style. Every hit on an enemy ship results in an explosion on the appropriate area on the ship, but more on that in difficulty. A subtle, yet missed chance of a detail I noticed was the missile falling. With each type of missile, there should also be a different sprite that falls. The animations played after the final makes it that much more satisfying, and more angering when it happens to you.
Sound (8): The first thing I noticed when I played was the sound. The background music really helps move the game play along, while also getting stuck in your head. While hard to describe, I can think of no better music to accompany a game of Battleship. Every time you miss, the missile falls into the surrounding ocean with a disappointing splash. But it makes it so much more satisfying to get a hit and hear an explosion instead.
Addictiveness (6): Since this is just portable, solo Battleship, I will critique this as so. While simple in premise, successfully hitting an enemy ship can give a truly addictive thrill. The reason it is so addictive is the same for the lottery; no matter how many times you miss, that win is just a bit closer than before. And with each win, your win - loss score increases, just asking for another game, or twenty.
Story (1): As soon as you hit Start, you are thrown into the game, without any cut scenes or text to set a story for the game. The story here is very simple; two sides are at war, and fight using similarly sized Battleships. The only thing... Read the rest of this Review
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