REVIEW #4 Call of Duty Black Ops II (2012); Platform: Multi-Platform

 

 

Ever have a game all kids want, but your afraid if you let them have it they'll end up violent? Well, this is that game. If you haven't heard of Call of Duty Black Ops 2, then I have two things to say to you...

1. How's it like living under a rock? Uncomfortable I bet.
2. It's basically a military-themed first-person shooter.
Now those of you parents who want to get it for your children, PLEASE know your child before you buy it, if they can handle violence, than okay. If not, this is not the game for them. I'd say ages 12-14 it depends how mature the child is. I think if your 15+, they can handle it. Anyways back to the review, The graphics are excellent! the best I've seen in a long time.

Graphics Rating: 5/5

Does it have a story? answer... Yes! It's set in the time period of the 1960s (Cold War) and its about the memories of a special ops solider while he's under INTENSE interrogation. you really have to play the rest of the series first or some of the story really doesn't make much sense. Anyways that's just a really quick sum up of it, but the game has two storylines and they are both really good.

Storyline Rating: 4/5

Gameplay in my opinion looks best on the PS3, but it's really hard to notice a difference unless you have all three turned on at the same time looking at them. All platforms have decent controls except for that on the Wii U. 

The game overall was a superb game, Excellent graphics, Excellent Story, and the attention to detail was great. I felt like I was right there the whole time playing it, Even though first person shooters are not really my thing, this game was great!!!

OVERALL RATING: 4.5/5

REVIEW #3 Zombies Ate My Neighbors (1993); Platform: Multi-Platform

They're coming to get you!
Gotta love those classic zombie games.
This is another personal favorite of
mine. Released in 1993, even though it had 16 bit graphics, they were exceptionally good because they used darker color schemes than a lot of the other video games of the time and it made the picture seem more creepy to go with the genre. The sound was also real crisp and was superb for the time.

Graphics Rating: 4.5/5

The story isn't really developed all you know is that there are zombies and a whole bunch of other monsters, but you never find out how they got there. Anyways there are two playable characters and it's your duty to rid the world of these monsters and save as many survivors as you can.

Storyline Rating: 3/5

Zombies Ate my Neighbors has so many greats that I really can't sum it up in one post. The game itself parodies many classic horror flicks of the time which makes it all the better. There are many special weapons you can use (like a push lawnmower) to kill all those zombies, my personal favorite is the potion that makes you into a big monster thing and you can kill the zombies and other creatures with one swing. Anyways I recommend this game greatly.

of the two versions, sound quality is better on the Genesis, but the graphics seem to be more crisp on the SNES. Gameplay wise, the controls feel SOOOO much better on the SNES than the Genesis, I think it's because, in my opinion I like the SNES layout of the controllers a lot better.

OVERALL RATING: 4/5

REVIEW #2 CTR (Crash Team Racing) (1999); Platform: Sony PlayStation

Photo from: http://i2.listal.com

Who hasn't remembered PlayStation's early days when their mascot was Crash Bandicoot? well, most people remember the strategy/Adventure games of Crash, but a very under-rated game is Crash Team Racing (CTR) the Graphics are 32 bit, but even now they are still pretty good.

Graphics Rating: 4/5

Now for the story, an alien named Nitros Oxide. His plan was to take over the earth if no one is faster than him. but heres the kicker... Crash works with Cortex and obviously win.

Storyline Rating: 4/5

Other stuff... There are many different race tracks in the game to play and it even has the feature to create your own track!! In the game play there are Power-ups that will make anyone chuckle It is a Really good game.

OVERALL RATING 4/5

REVIEW #1 Bloody Roar (1997); Platform: Sony PlayStation.

Photo from: http://www.emuparadise.me/

In 1997, Bloody Roar was released. It is a unique fighting game, that had MANY sequels. Personally, it is my favorite game, but I'm not reviewing for me, I'm review for you. anyways it is ran on 32 bit graphics, which to today's standards SUCK, but people who are nostalgic about the PS1, the graphics are still quite good.

Graphics Rating: 3/5 

Next I'm going to go over the storyline of it. There really isn't one you just fight.

Storyline Rating: 1/5

Now everything Else... Its basically you fight and when you build up your "Beast" you become a mutant animal things and fight more. it has some unlockables that are pretty badass. The Characters tho are quite boring and really have no backstory. The over all satisfaction of the game is also dragged down by the soundtrack, It's REALLY bad, and almost corny 90s rock kinda stuff. They are so bad they become good in a bad way. if you play, you better get used to the COMP. using the same move over and over again. It is an enjoyable game, but in small doses.

OVERALL RATING: 2.5/5