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Pokemon Emerald 135 12-02-14 08:55 AM
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Pokemon Emerald 135 review
So this is my review for Pokémon Emerald 135. Now my favorite era of Pokémon had to be Generation III despite the lack of Eevee and Eevee evolutions so I shall try to keep bias out of it.
Graphics:
So the graphics on the game are actually very good and the hacker didn't do much at all to change it from the original. For the GBA at the time the Pokémon games are actually in the top ten for graphics. The colors fit in well with the area, the characters aren't square or bloated or two dimensional, and you can differentiate between different characters based solely on how they look and it matches the anime and manga versions of the people. It is better than quite a few games for GBA that came out around the same time and I never once saw a graphical glitch in the game. The opening sequence is also very nice with the selected Pokémon an the character riding the bike looking very good and detailed. Also the sequences with Rayquaza, Kyogre, and Groundon are very well done and detailed. I really felt like I was in the game while playing with the great graphics and I enjoyed the vibrant colors.
10/10
Sound:
I really enjoyed the sounds of the game and the hacker didn't change any sounds from what I have seen. However it doesn't take away from the score because of how great the original music is. The music always fits in well with what is happening. From the upbeat traveling sounds to the frantic battle music it really draws you in. The background sounds of Pokémon cries while in the grass really add to the game. The sounds inside caves also really fit in with the setting and the catchy tunes stick in your head. The sounds really made me feel like I was on my own Pokémon journey and travelling the gyms. The applause during Contest also really helps you know how well you are doing and gives a great feel to the game.
10/10
Addictiveness:
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Final Fantasy XII 11-05-14 11:23 PM
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Review of Final Fantasy XII
Graphics 6/10:
The graphics in the game were very realistic to me. The eye catching colors, The smooth lines, and the detail put into every little aspect of the game really sold the graphics. The scenes for the Mist attacks were very well done and, while a bit distracting while trying to make a chain, were very well done. However it was on par with other PS2 games of the time and didn't do much to improve on what was already there. While the details put into the scenery and characters are superb, they just didn't hold up to a couple other games on the PS2 released at roughly the same time. For example ICO, while not a great game, had some of the best graphics I have ever seen and Final Fantasy XII just didn't make the same level.
Sound 8/10:
The sound is one of the things that sold this game to me. Whether you're wondering through Arcadia or fighting monsters in the Ozmone Plains the music always fits the situation. While it was more dramatic and movie like than previous games, the music still fit in well with the new combat style and cut scenes. The voice acting was superb and the voices fit the character well. From the slightly youthful tilt of Larsa's voice to the undertone of brash confidence in Vaan's, the voice acting was spot on. There was also several points in the story where who you had as a team leader affected the dialog, which is a new thing that I found interesting. For example, in the Henne Mines, there is a soldier at the first junction who will react differently depending on if Fran is your team leader or not. However they removed the repetitive catchy sounds of the previous Final Fantasy's that just take away something that you didn't know was there until it was gone.
Addictiveness 9/10:
Final Fantasy XII is one addicting game. From the myriad of side quest, to the dozens of potential combat paths and the attention grabbing story you'll want to come back and play this game over and over at... Read the rest of this Review
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