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Phantasy Star Online Episode I and II
March 14, 2009 by Xbox Reviews
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Phantasy Star Online Episode I and II
Phantasy Star Online for Xbox MODEL- N11-00002 VENDOR- MICROSOFT FEATURES- Phantasy Star Online Episode I and II The first online role-playing game available on Xbox, Phantasy Star Online Episode I and II will feature all-new gaming modes and new content. For the first time ever, PSO gamers around the world will be able to communicate online using the Xbox Communicator headset. New character classes, weapons, enemies, items, and quests are only a portion of the new content awaiting discovery. With the new split-screen feature, four friends can adventure through the main quest, as well as the other game-play modes, on the same Xbox. Episode I includes all of the content from the original PSO and Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 (PSO Ver. 2), while Episode II brings a new, full-length adventure. The evolution of the original, revolutionary gaming experience continues. An Xbox Live account is required to play Phantasy Star Online Episode I and II. To play the game online, Xbox Live subscribers will be required to buy a Hunters License, which will give gamers the ability to travel on wild adventures with other Phantasy Star Online Episode I and II gamers. It also provides access to a plethora of online exclusive content, such as seasonal quests, downloads, and rare, in-game items. The Hunters License is free of charge for the first two months and, after that, will carry a service fee of $8.95 per month. * Get Ready for a New Kind of role-playing: Experience the first online role-play
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars A “rinse-wash-repeat” very fun action adventure game
While there’s not much story to P.S.O. the game is oddly addicting. The gameplay is where it’s at, and where it hurts. For that’s really all you do… go around killing monsters. The main heart of the game, is gaining experience and levels and finding good or rare items. Now there is more depth to it than that. It all depends on the ID color of your character what type of items you find. Certain very rare items can be combined, or not be used until you’re a certain level. Your mag (robotic-like familiar) is one key to help you move along a bit faster by upping IT’s stats which help your own. Then there are ways your mag can change depending on what you feed it,and even a hidden 4th level evolution for everyone. So just touching on these few aspects, there’s more depth here to be had, but you have to be VERY patient in finding what you want. The Xbox has the best character amount of options With each gamertag you can have 12 characters each. AND you can use the same gamertag in each of the 4 slots available which can total 48 characters on your hard drive!
Now the down side and a little history why Live is required.
A Live account (good or expired) is needed just to play the game. Now the front cover of the US version has this highlighted on every NEW game cover in orange to let you know BEFORE you buy it! Now Live was introduced in the US before it was released in Japan, but PSO was released in Japan FIRST the SAME DAY Live was released to the Japanese Xbox, as a bonus, every Japanese Live subscriber received PSO free with their Live account! So it was no-brainer that you just bought Live… you CAN play PSO on your Xbox now– for Japan that is. The US version was delayed about 2 or 3 times before it was released early Spring/late Winter of 2003.
Now an explanation for the online cost incase you didn’t know. PSO for the DC was free, and the hackers came out in force online… and it was bad. PSO ver 2.0 came out with a cost around $5 (it actually matched the yen to dollar amount which normally came around to just over $5 instead of the $7 that was advertised as the online price). Having a cost helped…. some, but the hackers eventually came out again in force. PSO 1 & 2 for the Xbox the cheating is still there, but can be MUCH easier avoided. Simply put, make sure you know who your friends are online are people you can trust, and you’re fine really.
I rated this game a 5 since I’ve been playing it for nearly 6 years across 2 consoles and 3 versions. But rating it overall as a 4 for the repetitive nature of the game and the Live requirement for X-Box. As cheap as this game is now, with a live Live account or expired Live account, buying PSO at this price is a no-brainer and will have you playing… for HUNDREDS of hours.
I’ve been addicted since it came out on the DC version 1.0 (1999) and STILL addicted on the X-Box!
3 Stars Great game, terrible platform
Phantasy Star Online for Dreamcast is tied with the Sims for Mac as my favorite video game of all time. It’s just gorgeous. The graphics, the sound, the adventure, the intellectual stimulation of mags and weapons, the feeling that I really am on another planet–I can play for many, many hours and not get tired of it.
Unfortunately, I can’t play PSO for Xbox, because I don’t have a high speed Internet connection and I wouldn’t be able to afford xBox live even if I did. It is a stupid, stupid, stupid thing that I can’t even play the *offline* version without an xBox Live account.
4 Stars kyle “hope to be talazar on pso”
ive never played this game but hear me out ive read alot of reviews and heard from a bunch of my friends and the only bad part is the hunting lincence and must have xbox live but the rest is awesome and this guy name dexter rocks i hope i play it soon and i mite meet dexter
ps:this is a 3 player co-op and a must get a.s.a.p
3 Stars I am soooo angry
I love this game. I played it on dreamcast and gamecube, and although you CAN go online with those, you don’t have to, and you surely didn’t have to pay if you just wanted to play offline. I bought this at a gamestop because I loved the earlier versions, I put it in my xbox, and all of a sudden, I realize that I couldn’t play it. I’m really mad. However, if you don’t mind paying more every month, go for it, it’s an amazing game.
5 Stars You need this game, honestly.
Before I purchased this game less then a month ago I took the time to read all of these reviews. The ones ranting about how awesome and exciting this game is, are right. Gameplay is fun and exciting and with all the wheeling and dealing I do to get rare items trading online I feel like a used car salesmen. Like I said Ive only had this game a month, and Im level 117. Thats how addicting this game is! if your dedicated gaining levels and getting stronger is easy, I promise. Once you are happy with your level, explore the Battle and Challenge modes. I just earned my first challenge rank yesterday, woo! This game is worth everything you must pay or do to get it. And by the way you dont have to PAY to play offline, you simply must have xbox live. The first 2 online months are free anyway, give it a try! Once your online feel free to look me up, my legitness will guide you on your way through the PSO world. BUY THIS GAME!!!
Kill Switch
March 14, 2009 by Xbox Reviews
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Kill.Switch takes you to a world on the brink of global conflict — and your mission is to start the war!
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars THIS GAME ROCKS!!
It is very fun to play and the action is crazy. When I first got my hands this game, I could not stop playing it. Great for you xbox collection!
4 Stars Shoulders for Giants
This underrated game has been cited as an inspiration for hit games like “Gears of War” and “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune”. I played this game when it was released back in 2003. I remember being impressed with the cover-oriented combat system. At the time I thought it was the best implementation of using cover in gun fights. I felt that maybe “Winback” and the “Metal Gear” games were its spiritual predecessors, but looking back I think this game really took it to another level and the “hiding behind cover” craze that has swept “shooter” games since the popularity of Gears really has its roots in kill.switch. This game is inexpensive now and I would encourage any Gears fan to give it a look. It is compatible with the 360.
4 Stars Pretty good game, bit dated now
I played this game when it first came out, and recently bought it for < 10 bucks at a second-hand game shop. The game play over all is very good, although some of the shared buttons are not a good idea. The graphics now look pretty bland, but since it came out in 2003 that is only to be expected. I keep waiting for Kill.Switch II to come out, but it never has. Shame really. This game has some very good ideas in it, and the physics of recoil and the general environment were very clever.
1 Star To play or not to play?(not to play)
One word, SUCKS but I will take the time to explain (in what little detail there is)how stupid this game really is.OK first of all bad controls ,your pressing 1 button to use wall cover and another to fire while hittng up,all at the same time!!!Next low variety of weapons 3 or 4 at the most (splinter cell is an exception!)Last but not least ,graphics easily the high point of this idiotic peice of trash,and they still look terrible!!!
Look take it from me stay away from this…….thing as much as possible,even if their giving it away for free!!!trust me.
5 Stars FLIP THE F***ING KILL SWITCH ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kill.Switch….This game is simply amazing. The graphics aren’t too shabby, especially for 2003. It’s the attention to detail in the graphics that is astonishing. For example: I shot from my cover and killed a man that was about 10 feet away. When he fell his gun fell out of his hand and bounced a bit and it leaned against the wall after it bounced and wiggle….THAT’S WHAT IT WOULD DO IN REAL LIFE!!!! The blind firing techniques are a definate perfecting to put into a game. I’m suprised no other game developers have gotten smart and used it. Too damn bad for them. Anyway, the gameplay is solid. Nonstop action. Shooting every which way just to stay alive. This may make you think that the game is unrealistic….yeah, IT’S NOT!!!! Take a couple well placed hits from any enemy and you’re dead, especially the mounted turrets. They created the game in such a realistic way that you MUST use your cover in order to survive. here’s no option. You either use it or you die. Which takes us to the OCS (offensive cover system). This enables u to get against basically any surface and use it as cover. When there, you can lean out and shoot accurately at your attackers OR you can use the newly created feature that works with the OCS: Blind fire. This is when you stick your gun out the side of your cover and fire it without looking. It keeps you from getting hit, but it is also about as accurate as something very inaccurate. But it helps many time throughout the game….MANY TIMES!!!! about 9 guns and 4 types of grenades. This game rocks mt f***ing socks. get it. It’s cheap and well worth the small amount u pay for it.
Dead to Rights II
March 13, 2009 by Xbox Reviews
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Dead To Rights 2 is a 3rd-person action shooter that predates the popular original. When K-9 officer Jack Slate looks into the kidnapping of a judge, he discovers a labyrinth of crime, corruption and betrayal. With the help of his police dog Shadow, he’ll confront it and save the judge before it’s too late.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars WONT PLAY/WORK ON XBOX 360 !!!
I BOUGHT THIS GAME FOR 15.00 AND FOUND OUT ITS NOT BACKWARDS COMPATABLE FOR XBOX 360 THEIR FOR I’M STUCK WITH IT FOR NOW THEY REALLY NEED TO LET US KNOW THESE THINGS THANKS MOCROSOFT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 Stars Dead to Rights II
Game is fun. More Difficult than the first but still fun. Would use seller again.
1 Star What the hell were they thinking??
What the hell were they thinking?? Ok i get it its a second game but its a prequel. Usually they are better in this case its not. Ok for one the controls can be a little jerky at times but that can be gotten used to. But i mean come on the game play itself is attrocious (dont know or care if I spelled that right. Thats how bad this game is.) I loved the first game so when I heard they came out with a second one I jumped at the chance at getting it… I needed to get my head examined. The story develops poorly and there isnt a good plot like the first one and it jumps seems to go so darn slow. The auto switching of the weapons SUXX!! imagine popping off a few shots at someone then grabbing another weapon and shooting that and realizing that it feels like a gnat is trying to sting them. The game was poor in concept and if you must get this just rent it. Actually dont even rent it, its not even worth that much money.
2 Stars It’s Ok fun wih Ok graphics
The game is not as many other titles out there. In my opinion the game was released and not finished 1st. Not much difference from part 1 and this is unacceptable due part one was a little better thn this one. Overall the current price is really worth buyin for. But $50,$20 dollars is a waste of $$ for this one.
4 Stars Simple and Fun
This game is a great diversion and a hell of alot of fun for casual gamers. If you want more than a quick dose of action stick to RPG’s.
Tom Clancys Rainbow Six Vegas Limited Edition
March 12, 2009 by Xbox Reviews
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Tom Clancys Rainbow Six Vegas Limited Edition
Rainbow Six: Vegas presents a new team of Rainbow Warriors, as they take to the streets of America. The streets of Las Vegas are chaotic, an escalating terrorist siege in “Sin City” threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights. The future of global security hangs in the balance as you battle to defend classic Vegas locations and environments like Freemont Street, The Strip, and Casinos. Experience Las Vegas like never before through revolutionary next-generation technology as you work against the clock to keep one of the world’s most recognizable cities from utter devastation. Special Limited Edition contains: Special “making of” doc, behind the scenes footage with the development team, and all kinds of surprise bonus features!
Next-generation AI – Encounter deadlier, more skilled enemies who work together as a group to counter every move you make Customize your multiplayer experience – Your Character evolves as you play online, unlocking new equipment and achievements as you go
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great fun and most realistic
If your a realism person or a simulator type person, you will love this game. It pretty tactical with plenty of fire fights. The multiplayer is endless fun. If you like halo or games like that, you may not like this one. After seeing COD4 the graphics are weaker here, but RB6V is still more fun to me.
5 Stars Best tatical shooting made to date
The game play is exciting and more realistic than other tactical shooters. The rendition on XBOX 360 is amazing.
4 Stars Great graphics and simple control makes it fun to play!
Great graphics and simple control makes it fun to play! Great value @ less than $30!
5 Stars Best of the best
This game and GOW are the best games for xbox 360 period. nothing else to say.
5 Stars great game, brought Rainbow Six back to form
I do not think I am telling anyone something they do not know when I say this is a great game, well, put together, good graphics and I got it as a great value at 19.99. It is fun and engaging and well worth playing through. While the multiplayer might not be as refined as everyone might want it is very nice.