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Down
and Dirty Reviews: Sony Playstation2
We now have more reviews other than Gradius now.
the scores are out of a 100
If you played it and got a review, feel free to send it in! genno@bconnex.net
SCORE
/ NAME
NEW!!
59 BOUNCER (SquareSoft/Dream Factory, 2001)
Three
different fighters try to rescue their kidnapped friend from some strange organization
group of tugs. A really basic 3D beat em up (much like the original Fighting
Force) with some really great graphics and a unique storyline. Rent The Bouncer
before you buy it though.
For 1 or 2players
graphics: 8
sound: 7
gameplay: 5
GAME OF THE MONTH COLLECTION!!
75
Gradius
III & IV (Konami, November, 2000)
At long last! we get another Gradius game (actually two Gradius
games in one) after all these years. I was worried this game wouldn't make it
over here from Japan but Konami proved us wrong. Both shooters are tough as
nails with loads of enemies on screen at one time, so the challenge level is
high no matter what difficulty you're set at. Gradius III no longer has the
annoying slowdown found in the Super Nintendo version but it's also missing
some the weapons in the Edit mode like the Mega Crush and Twin Back missiles.
Gradius IV doesn't even have an edit mode like III does. Just select from one
of four set ups and your ready to go, which is somewhat of a disappointment.
The graphics in IV actually use the PS2 real capibilities like morphmation and
smooth detail, definitily not as impressive as the other PS2 titles on the market
but this is a true 2D shooter so it doesn't have to be.
The real joy in both these games is passing that really difficult level that
just seems impossible to your friends or seeing your ship fully powered up with
all four options. Gradius III & IV is recommend to all old school shoot
em up fans who are begging for a real challenge from their PS2.
For 1 or 2players (alternate)
Graphics: 5
Sound: 7
Gameplay: 8
NEW!!
93 GRAN TURISMO 3 A-Spec (Sony, July 2001)
Although these hyper realistic racing games are not really my
favorites because of their serious nature but this game is loaded with such
spectacular presentation that it blows the mind. Nissan, Ford, Jaguar, Toyata,
and tons more lend their licenses for this huge PS2game that's really hard to
put down because of all the modes to try out.
For
1 or 2players
graphics: 10
sound: 9
gameplay: 10
NEW!!
82 KLONOA 2: Lunatea's
Veil (Namco, July 2001)
The sequel to the underrated Playstation One title puts Klonoa
the dog with long ears in a strange new dreamworld. A gooding looking cartoony
3Dside scroller with lots to explore and fairly simple gameplay for anybody
to master. Hopefully the upcoming Crash game on the PS2 will be as good as this?
For 1player only
graphics: 8
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
55 ONI (Rockstar, 2001)
A hard to control 3D action title starring a babe with guns.
The levels are overall not very exciting despite being in the future and the
re-aiming of the gun gets very annoying. You also HAVE to use the whole controller
if you wanna get anything done on your missions. Rent it first before you believe
the hype surrounding this title.
For
1player only
graphics: 5
sound: 5
gameplay: 7
61 ONIMUSHA (Capcom, April 2001)
Resident
Evil in feudal Japan, even controls the same like the old 32-bit games which
really sucks. Am I the only one who doesn't like these types of games?? The
story seems OK though.
For 1player only
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 6
73 RIDGE RACER V (Namco, October 2000)
It
looks great and plays fairly well but the Ridge Racer series really hasn't changed
much over the years, even on the advanced PS2.
For 1 or 2players
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 7
57 SILENT SCOPE (Konami, 2000)
Some of you may like the controls of this sniper gun game, others
may not. Rent it first.
For
1player only
graphics: 6
sound: 7
gameplay: 6
48 SUMMONER (THQ, 2000)
A strange action RPG featuring boring exploration, out dated
3Dgraphics.
For
1player only thank God.
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 5
NEW!!
68 STREET FIGHTER EX 3 (Capcom/Akira, October
26, 2000)
The PS2 version of Street Fighter features the same tired and true gameplay
of the past Street Fighter games but now there are new tag team options available.
A lot of the game still looks too goofy though especially when compared to other
fighting games like Dead Or Alive Hardcore or Tekken Tag Tournament and the
new character edit mode is very limited because you only have one character
to choose from this time and he can only learn six moves which is pretty lame.
For 1 to 4players
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 7
NEW!!
63 SUPER BUST A MOVE (Acclaim/Taito,
2000)
The
new Bust A Move game plays just like all the last ones. I really can't find
too many improvements here but at least the graphics have changed. Kinda looks
like Sega's Chu Chu Rocket now.
For 1 or 2players
graphics: 4
sound: 3
gameplay: 7
81
TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT (Namco, October 26, 2001)
Most
of the characters from Tekken 1, 2, and 3 are included in this new PS2 game.
The new tag in and out is kinda limited (compared to Dead or Alive 2 anyways)
but it's still fun and the graphics are very sharp looking and even the clothes
and the facial expressions are realistic. Too bad the backgrounds graphics are
still non interactive unlike the Virtua Fighter series because the backgrounds
look incredible.
For 1 or 2players
graphics: 8
sound: 7
gameplay: 7
NEW!!
72
ZONE OF ENDERS (Konami, April 2001)
"Anime fans are gonna love this!" A beauiful looking
mech game by the creators of Metal Gear Solid. A young boy unwillingly finds
a giant mech and is forced to fight for his life in a epic war. Easy controls
and some challenging level objectives should keep you busy for a few days but
the game is kinda very short in length making it a questionable purchase. The
game also comes with with a free playable demo of Metal Gear Solid 2; one of
the most anticipated games for the PS2.
For
1player only
graphics: 9.......... one of the best looking video games ever.
sound: 9
gameplay: 7
Don't
agree?? Too bad!!