Genre: First Person Shooter
Platform: Nintendo DS
Alright, here’s the deal. If you are a DS fan, you’ve probably already played most of the first-person shooter games for the DS. Some were pretty cool, but most of the them just didn’t take full advantage of the DS. So now with the release of Moon the real question is, do we really need another first-person shooter for the DS?
Well, after playing through several hours of Moon, the easy answer to that question is yes. Moon is one of the better looking games on the DS. Yeah, the DS isn’t exactly known for its graphic power, but clearly Moon, running at a steady 60 FPS, is pushing the DS to the limit. Basically, the game pits your character, Major Kane, against a whole bunch of alien scum. Fortunately, you have plenty of weapons at your disposal to take them down. Also, during the game, you get to ride around in a cool lunar buggy.
After playing Moon for a bit, it doesn’t take long to realize that the game is a step above most first-person shooters for the DS. The controls are tight, the ammo is plentiful and most importantly, it’s loads of fun. –dark abyss
Prince of Persia
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Adventure
Platform: Playstation 3, Xbox 360
The Prince of Persia franchise has always been a fan favorite in the video game world. Excellent visuals along with some spectacular acrobatic action put the game on everyone’s radar. Now, after what seems like forever, the Prince of Persia arrives on the next-gen consoles. What we have this time out is a completely new look and feel, as well as a new hero. One new addition is the beautiful Elika, who seems to be there every time the Prince needs help. In fact, Elika will never let you die; she saves you from poorly fought battles and bad jump attempts.
Gamers will find very few frustrating moments in Prince of Persia. The game mechanics are easy to pick up. The Prince basically has four moves mapped to the controller buttons. Thanks to a single button that does different things based on your situation, you’ll be chaining together some amazing combat combos in no time at all. New gamers, as well as children will find that Prince of Persia is the perfect introduction to the series. The ease of game play has to be commended, as it let’s the player concentrate on enjoying the game, not just furiously mashing buttons. Visually stunning and fun to play, Prince of Persia is a must-have for fans of the franchise. –dark abyss
if you like prince of persia also try:
god of war 3
Publisher: Sony
devil may cry 4
Publisher: Capcom
Guitar Hero World Tour
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Arcade/Music
Platform: Nintendo Wii
The Guitar Hero franchise has to be the best way to lure family members and casual gamers into video gaming. If you watch someone play, you want to play; it’s as simple as that. Guitar Hero World Tour gives up to four players a chance to live out their rock fantasies. The complete Guitar Hero World Tour package is pretty impressive for the asking price of $190. You get a wireless guitar controller, which features a cool touch sensor on the neck, and a whammy bar. The set also includes a microphone and a six-piece drum kit. The construction of the drum kit is probably the best of any of the band-oriented games out there. The drum stand is solid and the cymbals add a good deal of realism to the whole affair.
However, once you start playing, Guitar Hero World really begins to shine. The absolute control to customize your own characters and the mind-boggling number of features and modes of play make this a well-designed game.
New to the Wii edition is the ability to download new songs to add to the already huge playlist. But the best feature of Guitar Hero World Tour is that it’s fun to play and that’s what counts. The many different modes of play make it easy for anyone from beginner to expert to jump in and start playing right away. Yes, the retail price may seem high, but once you realize what you’re getting: excellent game play, quality construction of game instruments, and a huge song list, it’s easy to see that this game is worth every penny. –dark abyss
Mirror’s Edge
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: First-Person, Action-adventure
Platform: Playstation 3,
Xbox 360, PC
Every once in a while, a game comes along that literally defies description. You can play it for hours and hours and still lack an understanding of its category. Mirror’s Edge is that type of game … in a good way. Set in the future, where the government controls everything, a runner-messenger named Faith finds herself mixed up in murder and corruption. Now Big Brother is after her with guns a blazing and there’s only one way out. And that’s where the split comes in. With most games, her goal would be to collect various weapons and shoot her way to the end of the story line; however, that’s not the case with Mirror’s Edge. The only opportunity here is to run … and then run some more. In fact, 95 percent of the game involves running, with plenty of acrobatic, evasive maneuvers performed by a very cute and speedy runner. Visually, the game is stunning; the whole cityscape has a sort of futuristic, bleached out, white look (similar to the movie Ultraviolent). As far as difficulty, players will need to outplay challenging paths and practice to get the timing of certain maneuvers. Winning will take lots of patience and frustration, but the game is truly addictive and the payout is big. –dark abyss
Need for Speed :Undercover
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Racing
Platform: XBOX 360,
Playstation 3
Still the best choice to get your racing fix on. NFS: Undercover focuses on what the franchise does best — providing one of the most enjoyable arcade racing experiences available on any console. The wide variety of actions to take in the game — from timed races to outrunning the cops — keeps the game fresh and always fun to play. The graphics are especially impressive in HD. If you want to go fast, NFS: Undercover is the way to go.
–dark abyss