Game Review: Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy (PSP)
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Posted on April 1st, 2011 by
OK, first and foremost, that title is way too long. I could barely even spell it, much less say it. Why couldn’t Square-Enix just call it Dissidia: Final Fantasy 2? Or Plus? Or Deluxe? Oh well. For the rest of this review, I’m just going to refer to it as Dissidia 012, otherwise my poor typing fingers are going to fall off! Anyway, the first Dissidia game was a very creative and engrossing 3-D fighter starring characters from the popular Final Fantasy series of RPGs. This newest update adds extra features and tweaks, as well as several brand new characters! One of the best PSP games ever made just got even better!
Game Review: Bust-A-Move Universe (3DS)
Posted on March 31st, 2011 by
The super-popular, long-running bubble bursting puzzle game is now popping on your 3DS. Choose from two games modes: Puzzle and Challenge, as you try to shoot and ricochet bubbles creeping down from the top of the screen. Match three of the same color bubble and they’ll pop. Any bubbles hanging underneath will go away, too, and this is how you set up chain reactions and high scores. If the bubbles reach the bottom, it’s Game Over.
Sims 3: Medieval
Posted on March 30th, 2011 by
The Sims is a dollhouse, so a medieval dollhouse makes a lot of sense. My daughter (11) likes the game because of the fashion doll aspect. She doesn’t seem interested in the setting (who is this girl’s father?), or fantasy. There is the usual sim stuff, nudity covered by a blur effect, some sexual situations (characters can have characters “make love” – it looks like the Tasmanian Devil with cupid hearts_. Anyway, nothing new there). There is more violence in the form of knights and daring do!
Yakuza 4
Posted on March 30th, 2011 by
Japan has a unique underworld where, allegedly, honor rules and back tatoos are a mark of power. I’ve even heard that the Yakuza families have contributed manpower and money to helping victims of Japan’s horrible quake/tsunami one-two punch. So, I guess there can be honor among thieves. Yakuza IV is a game, and in this game you don’t help ANY victims. Instead, like any crime game, you have to navigate an epic tale of… shooting lots of virtual people.
Game Review: Super Monkey Ball 3D (3DS)
Posted on March 29th, 2011 by
Sega’s banana-loving monkeys are back and rolling into the third dimension on your 3DS. AiAi, Meemee, Baby, GonGon, and even more simians are ready to hop in those hamster balls and roll around mazes, race cars, and knock each other silly in three game modes.
Game Review: Zumba Fitness: Join the Party (Wii)
Posted on March 26th, 2011 by
Spring is here, and it’s a great time to get in shape for summer. Now you can dance your way to great shape with Zumba® Fitness: Join the Party for Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Move, and Xbox 360 Kinect (Wii version reviewed here). The Zumba® Fitness Program is a popular workout regime that features vigorous dancing to Calypso, Salsa, Samba, and other Latin music and beats. Zumba encompasses DVD workouts, gym lessons, and now a video game!
Game Review: Zhu Zhu Princess (DS)
Posted on March 24th, 2011 by
Based on the popular toy line, the Zhu Zhu Princess hamsters are getting ready for a party at Prince Dashington’s castle. There are two parts to this game: Nurturing Mode and Adventure Mode. Aside from a regal pink makeover, it’s pretty much like just the other Zhu Zhu Pets games on DS.
Game Review: Vertigo (PSP)
Posted on March 22nd, 2011 by
Rolling out onto your PSP is a downloadable PSN game called Vertigo. It’s your typical ‘guide a sphere through a maze’ game. But is it a ball or will it make you lose your marbles? Read on to find out.
Nintendo 3DS
Posted on March 17th, 2011 by
The Nintendo 3DS and games hits stores on 3/27, but Nintendo sent mine today, which basically means I’ve got a fight on my hands when the rugrats get home. Ah well, at least I have something to do until school ends. Hey! It’s a 3DS plus a few games! This is what I do for a living. This is work!
Game Review: Jikandia: The Timeless Land (PSP)
Posted on March 17th, 2011 by
Have you ever sat down to enjoy a video game but didn’t have much time to play, only to find out the next thing you have to do is tromp through a really long dungeon or fight a really lengthy boss? Well, now you can choose how long your quests are with Jikandia: The Timeless Land for PSP.
