Most games coming out today focus strongly on realism, coming out with better graphics, better-detailed characters, realistic simulation of environments and what not. However, as good as this is for those who enjoy this sort of thing, sometimes players want a bit more variety and less seriousness in the games they’re playing. So with this in mind, Spyborgs already stands out from the majority of its competition. How well does it live up to the expectations for something unique in its gameplay though? Quite well, actually. Continue Reading

Red Steel 2 is the sequel to a semi-popular title for the Nintendo Wii, set in a unique world that combines elements of western with fantasy and oriental culture. The game is, again, a first-person shooter, though its gameplay has changed from its predecessor somewhat, with the game now being a lot more refined and streamlined towards the action side of things. Continue Reading

The Monster Hunter series has enjoyed moderate success worldwide, which is weak compared to how the game is received in Japan, where it’s a huge hit. The lack of its international popularity may have prevented you from hearing of this franchise, and of the recently released third installment in it. The game made some changes to the gameplay, and to the franchise in general – the most drastic of which was probably the switch to another platform – the game is no longer for the PlayStation, but rather for the Wii. Continue Reading

In this age where every new game looks like a rehash of the one before it, it’s always refreshing to see developers being brave and stepping in a different direction for a change. Mini Ninjas instantly grabs your attention even with its title, and as soon as you’ve seen just a few screenshots of it, you realize that this isn’t your regular, formulaic game, but rather something new and unique. Continue Reading

In Cursed Mountain, you’ll get a tasty dose of survival horror mixed with adventure and exploration, with just a perfect balance of the two to keep the game entertaining for long enough. And unlike most other titles that have the word “horror” simply slapped underneath their names, Cursed Mountain focuses on genuinely scaring you and tickling that part of your brain that makes you turn around in a paranoid manner – all without a single droplet of blood or any gore at all. Continue Reading

The Colin McRae series of video games has enjoyed tremendous popularity while it was active, releasing multiple games that have all been huge hits with racing fans. After the tragic death of Colin McRae himself though, the series was halted for a while and there were no new games on the market with his name. Colin McRae: Dirt 2 is the first to be released since then, and many fans were wondering what to expect after the pause, and whether the series has managed to retain its integrity. Continue Reading

With the popularity of James Cameron’s Avatar, a game based on it was bound to happen sooner or later – that wasn’t a doubt for anyone. What most people were wondering though, was whether the game would be able to live up to the quality of the movie, or would it go down the road many movie-based games do, and fail by trying to adapt to a movie-like experience too much. Continue Reading