Dragonball Z Sagas
March 5, 2009 by Xbox Reviews
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The first-ever Dragon Ball Z adventure game on XBox will take you deeper into the world of DBZ than you have ever gone before. Recreate the most exciting elements of the Saiyan-Cell Games Sagas, and experience all-new elements from the show that have never been seen before. It is a journey worthy of a Saiyan. Authentic DBZ combat system, including Ki attacks, smash attacks, and tactical teleporting Numerous secret areas, unlockable characters, and never-before-seen parts of the DBZ story Upgradeable characters Multiple game modes including Single player Adventure mode, Arena Arcade mode, and Team-based cooperative mode
Rainbow Six 3 Black Arrow
March 5, 2009 by Xbox Reviews
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Take control of Ding Chavez, leader of the world’s premier anti-terrorist unit. A Russian group has decided to start a war to restore the former Soviet Union to its previous glory. They’ve kidnapped rocket scientists to obtain their devastating technologies, and Team Rainbow has to stop them. Enter Black Arrow’s new, private team lobbies for new tactics and develop strategies before online matches begin
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow
Gave this game as a gift. Person who has it really like it and has told my family we should get it!
4 Stars Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow
This is a great game for anyone who likes spec-ops. Recommend for adults who like Splinter Cell and not children- this is NOT Halo, and I’m not talking High Altitude Low Open canopy. A game where babysitting is out of the question.
4 Stars YAY…YAY
This game was pretty darn good! Rainbow Six 3 Black Arrow is more than an expansion than a sequel, but with all the new maps and modes, it sure feels like one. The biggest and best thing about this game is its multiplayer aspect. There are like 24 maps to play along with a lot of different game modes. These modes consist of Sharpshooter, Terrorist Hunt, Mission, Survival, Team Survival, and two new modes, Total Conquest and Retrieval. All of these are each very fun, but the new ones are especially enjoyable. They all play very well on the new maps, and it seems that the new modes were planned very well according to the layout of those new maps. The maps are larger than previous Rainbow Six games, but they are all very nice and work well. The Retrieval mode is probably my favorite. It is pretty much one flag capture the flag, except instead of a flag there is a canister. Each time spawns on different ends of the map with the canister in the center. The whole point is to retrieve the canister and bring it to your drop area. When the time ends, whoever has the most scores wins. It is a really addicting game type, and along with Sharpshooter, it is probably my favorite.
Overall, this game is one of the most addicting online player games there has been. It’s fast, it’s fun, and although it can sometimes be challenging, it can keep people playing for hours on end. The graphics are very nice, the online modes are insane, and there are so many maps to choose from its crazy. The graphics could be a bit better, but instead of changing them a lot from Rainbow Six 3, they instead improved the game play, added modes and maps, and made the online experience truly addicting and fun!
4 Stars Tom Clancy.The next
All of the rainbow six games have great play and great multi player. Rainbow Six 3 is one of the best military shooters of all time if you don’t compare it to ghost recon. Black Arrow’s Xbox Live modes are pretty much as good as Rainbows (I won’t go too far into detail). The maps I would say don’t live up to what I was envisioning though. The graphics are better. If you like rainbow six you should buy this because it is great and cheap. The AI has been improved a little but could still use more improvement.
The campaign is a good difficulty until you get the top levels on the hardest mode. Then it is down right HARD. Yet still fun. You can use split screen co-op and live. Which are all pretty cool ones. All are pretty good. On Xbox you can play Team Survival, Retrieval, Total Conquest, Survival, hunt, and missions, which are pretty fun. You really can’t go wrong when buying a Rainbow six game. All of the expansions are amazing. The game features several different modes online that are Team Survival, Survival, Sharpshooter, Retrieval, and Total Conquest. They are all great modes and there are many people that still play this game online. Clans are now a big part of the whole online. One of the better system in the RB63 series online.
I find it hard to be labeled as a sequel when the little improvements make it more so an expansion pack. Although the game is fun. It lacks the certain aspects that could have made it a Great sequel. They could have improved the AI. But the story was great. And I would recommend it for anyone who likes any of the Tom Clancy Games. Don’t rent it for a week. Just go out and fork over 20 bucks and own. And I will see you on Xbox Live.
5 Stars Where did this come from…
I loved this game and there is nothing that was really even close to making it boring in any way. The graphics the AI. I especially love the team control it is so awesome you need to get it at such a nice price to.
Midnight Club 2
March 3, 2009 by Xbox Reviews
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Online Play: The original non-linear street racing videogame experience is now also the pioneering online multiplayer game of its breed. For the first time, race high-performance cars and bikes against competitors from across the globe through completely open cities in what Game Informer calls “another big step in the evolution of racing games.” The unparalleled speed, adrenaline and style of Midnight Club 2 comes to Xbox Live with 5 unique multiplayer game modes. Connect and battle the w
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars The game is just the don of racing games…
Look at the date that midnight club 2 came out, and now look at the date i am writing this review. Midnight club 2 came out AGES ago but yet i still play it because it was so well put together. The soundtrack to the game is probably my favourite game soundtrack of all time. The gameplay is impeccable because there is so much action, like if you are a lamer who likes games that are really easy and love thrashing the computer because of this, then do not expect to like MC2. This game is challenging which makes it even more enjoyable to play, if you manage to thrash the computer (which is highly unlikely) thats when you can tell yourself that you are a Don. The graphics are above average (seen as there is midnight club 3 out) but this is hardly noticable due to the great gameplay and great audio. Alot of races to win, alot of cars to win, 3 cities to explore, choose your own path to the finish line, outrun the cops, race bikes against cars, vanish in the distance with nitro, life like car physics including slipstream turbo which is basically driving behind one of your opponents cars so that they take the wind resistance for you which slows them down and cause a slingshot like effect which enables you to speed right past them due to the fact that your vehicle has not taken any wind resistance (hopefully that makes sense), the characters in the game are entertaining due to the fact that they think they are street Gods until you beat them and take their car!! to the guy who said it looks like GTA3- that is a complete lie. BASICALLY WHAT IM TRYING TO SAY IS… THIS GAMES OWNS. FINISH THIS, AND THEN GO AND BUY MIDNIGHT CLUB 3. PEEEEEEEEAAAAAACCCCEEEE.
5 Stars MidnightClub2- 5*****
MidnightClub2 is an awesome game. It is sooo realistic, you can land on roofs and rome around. You can use noss and get up to speeds of 200 mph. And if you just want to play it safe and rome around town slowly and calmly, the stop lights actually work. And its not any violent fighting game either.
5 Stars Tough but very enjoyable
This is a pretty sweet game right here. Not the greatest racing game ever, but I like it alot. The cars are really cool and the vast cities make for enjoyable albeit usually pretty challenging races. I mean, I spent at least an hour trying to beat mutliple individual races and that did get to be a pain in ass, but no biggie. The races where there isn’t one set way to race them (i.e. just a bunch of checkpoints with no order in which to get them) take a while to learn and they really tried my patience, but the soundtrack is probably my favorite out of any game so I didn’t really notice how much of my life I was wasting away staring at my TV. The controls are responsive, but get crazy as you progress through the game and I felt like mother nature got incredibly annoying because too many levels were rainy and made driving fast cars pretty hard. Anyway, so this is a fun game with a great soundtrack, nice graphics, solid controls and it’s challenging so it’ll take up a good chunk of your life. Some might find it a little too tough and say that it lacks depth and reality which admittedly it does, but I think it’s great none the less. OH YEAH, one more thing. THE VOICES OF MOST THE PEOPLE YOU RACE ARE SOOOO PAINFULLY ANNOYING! They say the most obnoxious, non-funny things ever. Like right now I’m going through the game again and in Japan you race this guy with ridiculous hair and he calls you a Squid Head at least 789534785988912 times.
4 Stars Ho-hum graphics, tough races, but fun nonetheless
Midnight Club II is a decent but unspectacular racer that is pretty tough but fun if you have the patience to stick it out.
The game obviously has its origins in Rockstar’s “Grand Theft Auto III”. Everything from the feel of the cars to the look of the city and the behavior of the pedestrians can be traced to that game. MCII obviously adds lots of bells and whistles to the basic driving controls. You have nitrous boosts, can control the balance of the car in mid-air, and can earn “slipstream turbo” by drafting behind other cars until a meter fills up and turns red.
The cityscapes are great, with nice recreations of L.A., Paris and Tokyo. There are tons of hidden alleys, jumps, parking garages, and shopping malls to explore.
The cars are mediocre. You won’t find actual Acuras or Ferraris here. Instead, the game gives us cars loosely modeled on actual vehicles. The models are okay, but are not as polished as, say, Burnout 2, another game with fictitious cars.
The actual racing is pretty fun, though. Most involve having to hit a series of checkpoints scattered throughout the city. There is lots of room for finding your own path, taking advantage of the aforementioned alleys, ramps and passages.
However, the game is pretty tough. I found I probably have to replay each race about 10 times before winning. Also, in each race you basically have to come in first. There is no bronze medal for placing third, you’ll have to start over. Basically it is impossible to win a race on your first time out, as you can do in Project Gotham 2 and Burnout 2. The difficulty may be one of the game’s biggest drawbacks. In fact, when I first got it, I eventually just quit because I wasn’t having any fun doing the same race over and over. But recently I picked it up again and have been having quite a bit of fun trying to figure out the best routes, even if it does take a dozen tries.
In short, I would dock this game one star for the bad graphics, and one star for the difficulty, but give back one star now that the price has come down. Gamers who like casual driving games should definitely consider picking this up.
4 Stars Great game for a great price!
Midnight Club II is well named, as you drive in darkness. At first, this is very intimidating, but it is changeable (you can drive at midnight, dawn, or sunset). The cars are nice and the response time is very fast. I just wish there was a better selection of well-known cars. The controls are easy to adapt to. However, the game was very difficult for me, as I found myself racing a certain track 20-30 times before I would beat it (and I am an avid racing game fan). But if you love a challenge, and a game with lots of hidden goodies and shortcuts, this might be for you!
Worms 4 Mayhem
February 26, 2009 by Xbox Reviews
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Worms 4: Mayhem is infectious and accessible strategy action, just like the other classic Worms games! The Worms are back in force — with bold levels, an improved 3D camera and animation system, a stunning arsenal delivering comedy kabooms.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Look at the weapons!
This game rocks!You can create a worm team,create a special weapon,and create a game mode.If you played Worms 3-D or Forts Under Seige,you will love this game!Highly recommended!
1 Star Don’t be an Early Bird!
If you’ve never played a worms game, you’re lucky. This has got to be the most retarded game I’ve ever seen, and I’ve beaten Bubble Bobble! The graphics are terrible, not to mention the game is in slow motion. Of course if you’ve always loved the worms series, go for it.
3 Stars Fun, perspective takes some getting used to.
Worms 4 Mayhem has more features and options that the previous titles, but the new 3rd person perspective can be difficult to get used to. A good buy for worms fans.
4 Stars Worms
Compared to the previous editions, this one is outstanding. Many new weapons, game modes. You will never get bored of playing this game.
5 Stars ITS TIME 4 MORE WORMS!!!!!
i cant describe this game, its sooooo gooood!!!!! there are new weapons and utilites like the sniper rifle, bubble trouble, inflatable scouser, and more! with 25 missions, tutorial, challenges, tons of worm accessories, this has got to be the best worms game yet!!!!!
Karaoke Revolution Party Volume 4
February 26, 2009 by Xbox Reviews
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Karaoke Revolution Party Volume 4
With Karaoke Revolution Party, you’ll turn any party into massive blowout. Watch, laugh and cheer as your friends sing along to some of the biggest hits. There’s all kinds of new multplayer and party game modes letting you jump right into the game!
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star wouldn’t work on XBox 360 as it says
I think the game would have been fun if I could have used it. It said even though it was for XBox it could be played on XBox 360. It lied. It can not. I’ve gone online and they haven’t made a “patch” so it can be used on XBox 360 that I can find. So I have a game and no way to play it now.
4 Stars Karaoke Revolution
Didn’t realize when I bought this that you cannot use the microphones which we had from sing star with any of the other singing games. Fun family game for the entire family. Seems like we end up playing the sing star products more than the karaoke revolution products though.
All in all gives you more choices of music to play along with and more karaoke revolution games are already out on the market, so you can get a good selection.
4 Stars Lots of fun!
My Family loves this game! It’s a great way to have fun and spend time togather. I wish their were more songs, but you can download them off the internet. They need to make more versions of this game because you can wear it out!
4 Stars Never ending fun
This game is great especially if you plan on having a party. The only downside to the game is that the song selection gets old after sometime
They should make a add on for songs. You can also get the DDR pad and dance and sing at the same time
5 Stars A Must Buy…
I have the original Karaoke Rev. and this one is better than the first. More songs you and your kids can recognize plus you get to make your characters. I have made a few for myself and my kids. They love it as much as I do.