Star Wars: Battlefront
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CD-ROM (21 September, 2004)
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Features

• More than 15 environments across 10 diverse planets including Hoth, Geonosis, Yavin, Tatooine and Naboo
• 20 different soldier types from four factions: Rebel Alliance, Imperial Army, Clone Army and Droid Army
• Single player and multiplayer modes (up to 16 players over the Internet or 32 via a LAN)
• Open-ended multiplayer action game set in the Star Wars universe
• Re-enact the most memorable battles from the films

Reviews (116)

this is a goood review
this game is good.
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Great fun, but not a repeat
This game is an absolute blast the first few times you play it. There are many modes so that no two plays are alike. However, it is not the type of game that you play a million times over even after you've beaten it. Overall, a great buy.

battlefront2
this game isnt bad but if ur thinking about getting it u should just wait until sw battlefront 2 comes out it looks a lot better and will only be slightly more expensive ... Read more

Asin: B0001NE48U
Sales Rank: 115
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Strategy (Strategic)    8. Star Wars (Starwars)   

Street Fighter Anniversary Collection
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CD-ROM (31 August, 2004)
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Features

• Also includes Street Fighter III: Third Strike
• Mix and match characters from different games to create your own dream matches
• For 1 or 2 players
• Celebrates 15 years of Street Fighter supremacy
• Features Hyper Street Fighter II, a blend of Street Fighter II games in one

Reviews (25)

The Greatest Fighter, but Not the Greatest Collection
For old-school Street Fighter fans, no other fighting game series comes close to matching the greatness of Capcom's flagship fighter.The release of Anniversary Collection on Street Fighter's 15th anniversary should have had Street Fighter fans jumping up and down in delight.Instead, Capcom has delivered a compilation that, while worth the cost, is far from perfect.

Hyper Street Fighter II combines all five of the Street Fighter II iterations into a single game.Had each game been selectable on its own, Anniversary Collection would have been the best fighting game ever released.Unfortunately, all the versions are essentially crammed into a single game's space (think Mortal Kombat Trilogy here), and while human-versus-human battles are as fun as ever, the computer always plays as the Super Street Fighter II Turbo characters with all their super moves and what not.Worse yet, the CPU difficulty is set way too high on this game, so that even expert Street Fighter II players can expect to have difficulties on the easiest difficulty settings.

The addition of Street Fighter III: Third Strike to this package is nice, and anyone who did not pick Third Strike up in its original Dreamcast release should buy Anniversary Collection to add it to their library.Third Strike is practically arcade-perfect, and arguably represents the highest evolution of 2-D fighting games.However, next to the Street Fighter II games, Third Strike seems perhaps too evolved, incorporating too many advanced gameplay techniques and graphical geegaws.

For the price, Anniversary Collection is a must-buy for anyone who likes fighting games.However, fans from the Street Fighter II days who want to relive the old days are advised to track down the old PS1 Street Fighter Collection discs (and suffer through their long load times) for the best old-school experience at home.

Street Fighter is BACK!!!
Street Fighter II was the game that practically invented fighting games, and Capcom celebrates it's 15th anniversary with this compilation disc. There's Hyper Street Fighter II, which is basically all the different versions of SFII combined, so, for example, who could have the Super SFII Ryu against SFII Champion Blanka, etc. Then there's Street Fighter III: Thrid Strike, which is the best of the SFIII games. Beware though, as only the most experienced SF gamers can possibly learn all the combos and parries to succed. Also included the SFII anime movie, but it's the censored english dubbed version so if you didn't like the american voice actors you won't like them here either (personally I thought they were all right). Anyway-bottom line is this is a great collection although it would have been nice if they had included some more games and bonus features. As it stands though, if you consider yourself an avid Street Fighter player, then by all means get this game!

StreetFighter Anniversary Collection
I think that the game is so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
because the graphics are great and the game ... Read more

Asin: B0002B90OE
Sales Rank: 535
Subjects:  1. Fighting    2. Video Games    3. PS2 (PSX2)    4. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    5. Playstation2 (Play station2)    6. Action    7. Adventure   

Samurai Warriors Extreme Legends
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (09 November, 2004)
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Features

• Four new playable warriors!
• Lead a campaign on the new Battlefield of Komaki-Nagakute!
• New VS mode stages, new Survival mode course and new difficulty levels.
• Added 6th weapon level and upgrade system.
• New items and skills.

Reviews (5)

Why wasn't this part of the original?
I liked Samurai Warriors a lot. It was nice to basically play Dynasty Warriors with different characters for a change. It also had a few appreciated graphic tweaks and the addition of interior castle to make up for having nearly a third the number of playable characters.
Extreme Legends adds four new characters and a few much appreciated tweaks. You can have separate Mousou Bars in Co-op mode. (Thank Goodness.) and the ability to shut down the strongholds in the castle levels. (a minor tweak, but appreciated for the 60 second time boost it'll give you for the level.) And removing the experience points cap on learning new abilities. (I haven't done it yet, but it looks like you could conceivably get every ability available to each character if you wanted rather than having to pick and choose up carefully up to level 18) and a small number of new Items to aquire.

It also provides you with a Points Reward System where every time you play you receive points that can be redeemed for gameplay tweaks. (ie. character second costumes, or 5th and 6th level weapons earnable on easier difficulty settings and on up to the ability to advance characters beyond the 20th level ceiling for a million points...)

The problem is that overall, it's so kind of short on value for what it gives you (c'mon FOUR new characters!? What about a few more bodyguard models or Create Your Own...)that you end up wondering why this stuff wasn't in the original flavor to begin with. If you don't already have a copy of Samurai Warriors I wouldn't even consider this one. At least with Dynasty Warriors 4:Extreme Legends there were so many characters available and unlockable that it could have stood as a game on its own right. For this one it seems that you have to Import the other Samurai Warriors characters to play them. That just seems weak.

Another thing is that in Co-op play (this is a game that my wife and I enjoy playing together) there are some very serious issues with frame rates dropping to near standstill. (It's like doing battle in unintentional "Bullet Time" without the fun aspect of it. It's just molasses.)
Another really irksome thing is that every single time you run into a General on the battlefield or defeat one there is a cut scene where they announce themselves (or slink away or die) that just breaks whatever momentum you might be building in a bettle and rips you right out of it. (It also seems to inevitably happen right after you let loose with a Mousou attack thereby cutting it's effectiveness by half...) It would have been nice if there was someway to disable these kinds of interuptions in the Options screen.

So while I don't entirely regret getting the game since it did add a certain amount of replayability to a game that my wife and I both enjoy and can play together, I really don't think it's going to be that worth it overall to all but the most serious of Dynasty Warrior fans. I don't think it really justifies its existence or $30 price tag.

Koei has lost it!
This is a rip! It is almost exactly the same thing as the original Samurai Wariors, with a few minor improvements and the playability of Honda Tadakatsu, Ina, Imagawa Yoshimoto, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. When I beat the original Samurai Warriors, I waited anxiously for the extreme legends version. When I played it, I was gravely disappointed. The only pleasable feature was the archives mode which I could use to look at the history after playing the game. There is little this has that the original Samurai Warriors does not. Koei has continually made strategy and action games, each more and more like the last about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms period in China and now action games about the post-Ashikaga shogunite period in Japan. Koei has been milking the same cow for too long! I suggest you only buy this game if you are a fanatic about the Dynasty Warriors series and/or if you do not have the original Samurai Warriors and have a burning desire to purchase this.

Good game - but rent!
This is a good expansion for Samurai Warriors. But that's the point.. it's an expansion. You can play as four new characters and enjoy their story mode. You can also use the old characters in Free Mode, but you play in the same stages the new characters are in. The expansion is a lot of fun, but I suggest renting it, since it is too short. There are only a few new things. I suggest you first visit Koei.com and go to the official site for XL, before purchasing. Overall, I would rate the game 3. ... Read more

Asin: B0002ZHD5S
Sales Rank: 2418
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Fighting   

Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (04 December, 2003)
list price: $44.99 -- our price: $39.99
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Features

• 5 playable modes--experience legendary Gundam battles or execute your own incredible missions
• Build your own team of mobile suits in the versus mode and battle it out with your friends
• For 1 to 2 players
• Space-based shooter where players use Gundam suits to battle the forces of Zeon
• 70+ mobile suits and armors from 0079, 0083, Gundam Wing, G Gundam, and Gundam Seed

Reviews (11)

I like this game.
I like the gameplay, control, etc...

GAME GUIDE
THIS GAME IS PRETTY GOOD. I LIKE THE WAY IT ALOWSE YOU TO PLAY IN DIFFERENT UNIVERSAL CENTERY ERAS. AND HAS SO MANY MOBILE SUITES.THE ONLY BAD THING IS THAT YOU CANT WALK ON THE MOON BUT YOU CAN LAND ON SHIPS AND CARRIERS.

Great game
This game is a continuence of journey to jaburo so you can expect something good from it. To tell the truth it's just a mix of all 3 games Fed VS zeon, Zeonic Front and Journey to Jaburo in terms of charactoristics like stratagy and graphics. Game play is great with several different stories and modes. Everything about this game is great but the on level inside the colony which kinda sucks. ... Read more

Asin: B000094M4C
Sales Rank: 4247
Subjects:  1. Adventure    2. Classics (Classic)    3. Retro    4. Video Games    5. PS2 (PSX2)    6. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    7. Playstation2 (Play station2)    8. Action   

Dragon Ball Z : Budokai
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (06 December, 2002)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai faithfully recreates the popular Dragon Ball animated series, giving you the power to fight up to 23 familiar friends and foes in a variety of scenarios. It's not for the weak of thumb, so start out with a little practice, learning the powerful kicks, punches, and elaborate combinations that will lead you to victory. When you’ve mastered the skills, and warmed up your thumbs, jump into the tournament ring and defeat opponents--every victory wins you money to spend at Mr. Popo’s, buying and trading skills to trounce future opponents.

The Story segment of the game may be the most fun for fans, though it diverges from standard gameplay. Where most games have long, elaborate series of gameplay, intercut with story, Dragon Ball Z intercuts very short interactive battles with long animated sequences portraying everything from the Saiyan Saga through to the Cell Games. The animation and voicing in these sequences mirrors the television series and even uses the very same voice actors as the show. Some fans may be disappointed when gameplay ends with the Cell Games--or they may take it as a sure sign that future games will be released to cover the remaining sagas.

Fun? Yes. Flawless? No. There’s not a whole lot under the surface of the sagas--what you see is what you get. And you also might get a little carpal tunnel syndrome along the way--the button-mashing combinations needed to pull off the most awesome moves may not be friendly to fans’ forearms. Still, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai may be a slam dunk for fans of the series who now have the opportunity not just to watch the sagas, but to participate in them. --Maile Bohlmann

Pros:

• Faithfully re-creates the animated series
• Voicing by the original actors
• Two-player dueling option
• Story segment lets fans live in the Dragon Ball world

Cons:

• Elaborate combinations are difficult to remember
• Doesn't contain all the sagas
• Little depth of gameplay

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Features

• Platform: PlayStation 2
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Genre: Fighting

Reviews (225)

This game is cool
Either your a dragonball z fan or your not.If you are a fan, you will buy this game and add it to your collection.If not you can still play it and have a good time.A spectacular 3D world filled with the fiercest fighters the universe has ever known. Test your skills against the most powerful Dragon Ball Z heroes and the most sinister villains. Every battle is more intense, more dangerous, and more epic than the one before. Will you be the last warrior standing?
This game features follow the Dragon Ball Z animated series from Saiyan Saga to Cell Games.
Face off with up to 23 mighty Dragon Ball Z warriors.
Unlock, customize, and trade devastating skills with friends to create the most powerful fighters in the universe.
Fight in five epic play modes.
Fine tune your skills against custom AI opponents.
Battle at blazing speeds in the Burst Zone.
Buy it.

Great
This is a great game it only has up until the ending of the Cell Games Saga, but still it is way better than Budokai 2, 3 and Sagas. For one this is not a "board" game type game as the second one or an adventure like Budokai 3 or an everywhere traveling game like Sagas, it's just a plain old simple fighting game with great cut-scenes. I give this game a 5 out of 5 and a 10 out of 10(My highest rating ever).

This Game Rocks
This game is the first of the Dragonball Z Budokai series. It features all the characters from the Saiyan Saga, to the Cell Games Saga. You can also go through the story of Dragonball Z using the Story mode (this is also how you unlock most of the characters). The other two characters you have to get by beating the World Tournament stage.

Cons:
1. If you don't like fighting games this is not for you
2. If you don't want to keep pressing the same button combinations all the time, I'd suggest one of the later games in the series.
3. It only goes to the Cell Games Saga
4. It leaves out the Garlic Jr. Saga (just in case some of you were wondering)

Pros:
1. It's based on the show, so if you're a fan you'll like it
2. If you have some of the other games or if you are thinking about getting one of them this is a good way to train yourself with the controls.
3. This is the only game in which you get to play as either Android 19, Zarbon, or Dodoria (in case you wanted to know if there are any secondary characters in the game)
4. This is the only game in which the characters aren't Cell shaded (although in Dragonball Z Budokai 3 they fixed up the job a little)

Finally I will end this by saying that even though I only gave this four stars, this game was extremely well made. Again this game is also very good at training you with the controls of the other games so if you are having trouble check it out. ... Read more

Asin: B00005BR6H
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Fighting    8. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

Lupin the Third
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CD-ROM (10 February, 2004)
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Features

• Play as Lupin, Jigen, Goemon or Fujiko
• Featuring original CGI cut scenes with voice-overs performed by the actual TV actors
• Steal the King's treasure to unlock the multi-mode mini-game
• As seen on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block
• Use multiple disguises, stealth, and communication options to become the world's No.1 cat burglar

Reviews (2)

Mostly for fans, but could be enjoyed by all
This is a game really for fans only, and, for fans, it's wonderful. For casual game-playing fans of the spy/third (Ha! Pun!) person shooter sort genre, you'll probably want to check out a different title. Lupin the Third: The Treasure of the Sorcerer King has its pros and cons and the pros mostly outweigh the cons. The concept is superb, but the execution can sometimes leave some to be desired.

The sound and graphics are great. The opening animation ALONE is almost worth buying - fully CGI, the Lupin theme playing as Lupin speeds away in his Mercedes, Jigen assembles his gun and shoots at the screen, Fujiko sexes it up, and Goemon ... heh, you'll see. The music is very much in the Lupin-vein, but there is a noticeable lack of the theme in the game - you hear it only once during play that I can recall. I was kind of hoping it would be the Boss battle theme, but whatever. The music itself is jazzy, so it works. The only bad about the visuals is that the in-game cutscenes can look goofy at points, trying to mimic fully animated actions when the avatars can only be so limber, but all-in-all its acceptable.

The gameplay is where we have the most problems. "Lupin" is kind of ambivalent as to what it wants to be. Early levels are very stealth centered. You use disguises that are very, very fun. The disguises allow you to pass by guards and such, who you have to perform an action for to assuage their fears. After putting the guard at ease, you have the chance to perform the cleverest option of the game: pickpocketing. There's a gauge and at the right moment, you press a button and you pick the pocket. The items stolen usually serve no purpose other than for collection and the odd health pack, but it's still fun. Later on, the game takes on a more familiar "find your way around the maze and kill stuff" phase. Some interesting boss battles, but that's all that's markedly different. Obviously, when you're running around ninjas and stone golems, there's no need for stealth, so the disguises become moot, which is a shame. Despite not being able to push, pull, etc, it was still cool.

There are also chances to play as Goemon, your trusty swordsman, and Jigen the armory-with-legs. These provide a nice break, but they don't happen often enough and are unequal - there is only one mission in which you get to play as both of them. The other times, it's one or the other. They both have their pluses and minuses over Lupin, but again, the variety is the most fun.

Now then, the cons. No, not Lupin and the crew, I mean the bad stuff. First, I mentioned the gameplay is ambivalent. This means that you have very little practice with the battle maneuvers for when it comes time to fight, because, since Lupin is a gentleman thief, he doesn't kill "good guy". This means that when you're discovered in disguise, you have to either use a "sleep-gun" which emits a spray (so it's nothing like shooting the .38) or a frying pan (which is funny as hell to use) to knock out the guards. Again, it's Lupin-ish, but you have no chance to practice with the gun, which is a terrible system. You can more-or-less "blind-fire" (shooting where Lupin's third-person hand is) with two buttons, but to first person shoot you have to:
Press and hold L1 to bring up the first-person view (in which you cannot move)
Press and hold R1 to bring up the "Use" option
Toggle the crosshairs with the L3 joystick
Press Sqaure to fire

Considering you have to use this against enemies who can run at you at no less than 650,000 mph and do lots of damage, the later levels consist of the player shrieking and running away from the stone monsters hurling fireballs, in order to find a place to fire where one can get out of the way quickly. This gets annoying very quickly.

That's my first major gripe. The second is with the puzzles. Again these are the early levels. I like puzzles, I really do. But the items to solve the puzzles are infuriatingly placed. I spent about an hour running around a 3-level mansion looking for a key two-pixels in size. Fuuuun.

Those are the only huge problems. Zenigata isn't in it much, but he's fun when he is. He's the only formidable Generic Enemy: instead of grabbing and holding you, he judo tosses you. And again, Pops isn't in the latter half of the game. Ah well. (Note: he doesn't find it funny when you put on the Zenigata disguise and parade around in front of him).

The plot is good, an average Lupin story: "Hey, there's some treasure, a little sexy-cute girl is helping you, and oh, yes, the bad guy dabbles in the occult". The MAJOR problem:

*Minor Spoiler*

You never actually get the treasure. I don't mean LUPIN doesn't, I mean it's Boss Battle, Cutscene, End. Maybe I'm being picky, but after fighting demon stone lions, I want to manually Lupin walk over and make him swan dive Scrooge McDuck-style into gold doubloons. And where was the "Groping Fuji-cakes" mini-game? Heck, where was Fujiko? She was hardly in it.

*Spoiler Ends*

Overall, a superb game. The replay value is moderate: whether or not it's more or less fun depends on whether or not you'll like having an idea on how to solve the puzzles. If you're a Lupin fan, pick it post-haste, but be prepared to be frustrated as there isn't a guide just yet. If you're not a Lupin fan, firstly, either pass on this item for now or rent it first. Secondly, and most importantly, go rent "The Castle of Cagliostro". It's a Lupin film done by the guy who did "Spirited Away." You'll enjoy, I guarantee.

Great game
For those who are Lupin fans and even those who aren't, this is a great game. The voiceovers from the same people who make the cartoon are excellent. However, you must have quite a decent amount of patience to play this game. Some of the puzzles take hours to figure out. Overall great game, worth the money.

Pros:

- Play as Lupin, Jigen, and Goemon
- Fantastic soundtrack and voices
- Very good graphics
- Lupin's impossible feats and antics
- Fun and addictive gameplay

Cons:

- Camera is horrible in some situations
- Typical "treasure in the castle" Lupin plot
- No invert aiming options available ... Read more

Asin: B00008W2RK
Sales Rank: 3218
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure   

Sonic Adventure DX
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (24 June, 2003)
list price: $39.99 -- our price: $19.88
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Features

• New graphically-enhanced 3D world captures the power of the GameCube.
• Six playable characters each with his/her own skills and abilities.
• Over 30 massive levels, awesome bonus rounds, gigantic bosses and captivating mini-games featuring one-of-a-kind Chao.
• All new mission mode contains more than 50 missions with objectives like ring collection, villain capture and time attack.

Reviews (117)

most BORING game I ever played.
This game was HORRABLE!!!! its hard, boring, uncreative, and just plain confusing. that little red light that "helps you out"
doesnt help, instead of helping it gets all mysterious! and the chao garden sucks big time.just because i'm a girl doesnt mean i dont know any thing about games, and trust me this game is stupid.

great game
it is not to hard not to easy and has preety good graphic's for a gamecube

Please, help me pay to get help for this trauma.
This is the worst game I have ever played. It goes way off track of who Sonic is.
It is interesting that you can play as different characters, wait, no it's not. Sonic is the only one worth it. He still goes super fast, but his attack is horrible and does not work that well. Tails is interesting, but the same problems as Sonic. Knuckles is way to hard for anyone. Big is super Sonic BORING! Gamma, with his auto aim, provides no challege to shooting but hit the B button. Amy is no fun at all since she is trying solve simple puzzles.
The camera will make you look more like you are spying on the character.
The Choas kids would be interesting. I just do not want to spend an hour looking for it in a garden as big as my backyard (tiny).
The music is horrible and girlish boy style. I can't say any more.
My mind is repressing this memory. ... Read more

Asin: B00008URUB
Sales Rank: 2177
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Vexx
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (13 February, 2003)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.99
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Editorial Review

While Acclaim obviously hopes to launch a new character into the video game pantheon with Vexx, don't expect another cuddly sprite who would be at home in a Looney Tunes cartoon. There is something decidedly twisted about Vexx. It might have something to do with his witnessing of the murder of his grandfather. After discovering hidden Astani war talons--which permanently attach to Vexx's arms--he is charged with avenging his grandfather's death, freeing his fellow villagers from slavery, and ridding the universe of the evil Dark Yabu.

But focusing on the game's story line misses the point of this platform game. Soon after the long and elaborately animated introduction ends, cut scenes fade into obscurity and the running, jumping, flipping, kicking, and smashing begin. Playing as Vexx, you collect Wraith hearts. The Wraiths themselves have been destroyed somehow--a story point that isn't too clear--but their force-feedback beating hearts remain. By gathering their energy, you power up the central hub that in turn opens doors to different worlds--from ice-encrusted wastelands and lush forests to hilly deserts and underwater oases. The graphics and music in each new world, as well as the many miniworlds hidden within, are often breathtaking. At times, you easily become distracted, taking a break from world-saving responsibility to hop into a pool for a swim or perch on top of some pole just to get a good look around.

The controls are fairly straightforward, although occasionally a near-impossible move sequence is needed to propel Vexx up to the next wobbling platform. The puzzles that lead to each heart can be challenging, if not downright frustrating, but there are enough available that you can always go play somewhere else. There are 81 hearts scattered throughout the game, but only 60 are required to battle Dark Yabu. The creatures in each world are easy to slaughter, only a nuisance if they attack at the wrong time or en masse. Those seeking more of a challenge can hop on the sundial in each level and twist it from day to night, which not only produces cool graphical and musical effects, but brings out a meaner breed of creepy-crawly.

The only real defect is the third-person camera, which at times simply refuses to cooperate--but this is more than made up for with the thrill of battling a sumo wrestler about 15 times your size, complete with his jiggling rolls of fat and deep-throated chortle. Nothing beats smacking him in the butt until he looms up on his tippy toes and falls over. --D.J. Morel

Pros:

• Cool new character
• Breathtaking graphics and music
• Lots of interesting worlds to explore

Cons:

• Camera often impossible to control
• Some levels are just too difficult

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Features

• Platform: PlayStation 2
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Genre: Action/Adventure

Reviews (27)

Good game
He's short, slightly furry and shifts fluidly from kinda cute to downright gnarly. No, not Danny Devito. That's Vexx, the titular character in Acclaim's new platform adventure game. The opening narration tells the story of Vexx's people being enslaved by the Shadow Wraiths. When forced to work in the mines, Vexx lashes out at his captor. His grandfather dies in the ensuing fight, so Vexx escapes and stumbles upon the legendary Astani War Talons which fuse themselves to his arms. Armed to the armpits in gauntlets that owe at least some design elements to those seen in Battlechaser's (a comic, for those not so inclined), Vexx sets out to destroy the Shadow Wraiths that have enslaved his people. Whatever Vexx is, inviting he is not. He's sort of a cross between a hobbit and a rat. From some angles and in some light he's almost cuddly, but not quite. He's got a disturbing, adolescent monster quality to him that keeps him from being cute even in his best moods. His pointy ears, odd facial hair and usually crossed eyes don't come together well. From the cut scenes it's clear not everyone of his race has this problem, so it's all the more bothersome that the lead character isn't more loveable. The opening scene offers most of the needed exposition before sending you off on your quest. All that remains is a brief introduction to a character that will be helping you on your journey and some welcome, if laborious tutorials on the basic mechanics of the game. Most of your time will be spent searching out wraith hearts, which hold the power to open up more parts of the world. Substitute "wraith hearts" for some of the more ubiquitous platform game collectibles, like stars and coins, and you've got a good idea of how you'll be spending most of your time. Vexx's world is a 3-D one full of platforms, strange, mostly harmless enemies, floating meteors and many, many levels of uninspired visuals. The levels are, for the most part, diverse. But they aren't always challenging and very rarely are they a sight to behold. While other platformers choose to be bright and shiny, post-modern, or even industrial, Vexx seems to be treading a line between all imaginable styles without accomplishing anything original or attention grabbing. The colors and styles switch a bit from level to level, but none create a lasting impression. The mechanics offer a little more variety than other 3-D platformers, and for that Vexx is to be commended. Combat in this type of game has, historically, been limited to the throwing of giant vegetables hitting one's opponents with one's ass. While these methods no doubt have their place and can be quite charming, there's something to be said for Vexx's ability to slice down foes with claws or juggle them in the air with repeated uppercuts and kicks. It's not a deep combat system by any stretch, and the villains don't usually pose much of a challenge, but it's still combat and that has to count for something. The mechanics of playing the game are a bit rough. There's a slight pause before any movement and navigating the landscape is sometimes clunky. The usual jumping from place to place flows well enough, and the game keeps moving at a constant speed. There's also the issue of the camera, but to be fair it's no worse than any other 3-D adventure game. None of these issues make playing Vexx unpleasant, but they are noticeable. One area where Vexx excels is sound. There isn't too much of it, which means there's no constant, annoying musical presence throughout the game. The score chimes in with a moody string on occasion and an uplifting melody when you reach a goal. Vexx hardly makes a peep outside the occasional grunt of effort, and the same could be said of the bad guys. One could call it minimalist or just minimal. The bottom line is that it adds enough to the experience without trying to create an experience of its own, an accomplishment many games should envy. Had Vexx come out a year or two ago, it would have been at the top of many a gamer's wish list. As it stands, there are several other platform games available that go above and beyond what's offered here. While Vexx builds adequately on the 3-D trail blazed by Super Mario 64, there are others who have taken the next few steps. If you've played all the others and still have a jones for jumping and gathering, Vexx will take the edge off. Otherwise, wait for the next Mario, Ratchet and Clank, Sly Cooper, etc.

If you like platforms then you will love this one!
Ok, 3 months before this game came out I saw a playable demo of it. The sales person told me I had to check this out it was Mario meets Maximo but only darker. Of course, after seeing the demo I bought the game when it came out. Vexx is going to be a classic on the same level as the Crash Bandicoot series. Vexx actually looks a little like Sonic the HedgeHog but with razor sharp claws that makes him good for climbing walls.
The graphics are outstanding and you are in a true 3D environment. There is concern over the camera angles and movement but once you get use to the feel of it then it is really no big deal at all! There are about 10 level to the game but you have to collect all of the missing hearts to advance. There are about 10+ to each level. The really cool and helpful thing about this game is that it points you in the direction you need to go to collect the next heart you need. The one thing I cant stand is when a game just leaves you hanging in a 3D world and you have no clue which direction to head next. Vexx helps you out with signs and a little hint as to what is coming up next!
This game is really addicting and is good for kids, teens, and adults who love the platform genre of video games. I will continue to try and conquer this addition and wait for Vexx 2 to appear. As good as this first one is, there is no way they won't come back with a sequel!

Camera controls make life miserable
I like platformers, which is why I got this game. I've played it off and on for a week now, only because I hate not finishing something I start. If it weren't for that fact, I'd never touch this game again. The graphics are good, but the camera controls are [bad]. I've died more than once because the game decided to adjust the camera angle while I was in the middle of crossing some tiny bridge or climbing a narrow ledge. ... Read more

Asin: B00006IKB5
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg
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Video Game (26 September, 2003)
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Features

• Hatch eggs to uncover amazing animal allies who help you on your quest
• Challenge your friends in a four-player Battle mode featuring three unique types of gameplay
• For 1-4 players
• Help Billy Hatcher bring daylight to Morning Land in this adventure game
• Explore vast territories featuring worlds made of water, fire, ice, wind, and more

Reviews (24)

Great for ALL Ages!
This is one of the most original games in ages. Play Billy Hatcher in a chicken suit rolling eggs through mazes and hatching eggs to free the Elder Chickens or morning will never return to the world. It sounds incredibly corny but it's amazingly cute and the music is very catchy.

One mode of play (described above) is Story Mode and there is also a multi-player battle mode. The only thing I wish it had was a cooperative multi-player mode and this is the only reason I did not give it 5-stars overall.

This is not a "button masher" and is good even for small children that don't read yet. If they can't read someone will need to help them out until they learn the controls but after that it's just non-stop fun!

This game is awsome!
This game is awesome! You wouldn't know 'cuz I'm billy's #1 fan! Sonic is in it, it's a two-player, and my sister and I play it all the time. Cute characters. This game is the best!

Of course there are some problems...
...But overall this game is fun!It's not for everyone, but not every game is.People who have no time for imaginitive fun, for example, may not enjoy this game.

I love the cartoon-ish expressions.I love the lilting, goofy music.The controls are... difficult, at times.But the originality and light-heartedness of the game make up for it.Oh, and the cameos of course.;) ... Read more

Asin: B00009M98D
Sales Rank: 725
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy)    3. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    4. Action    5. Adventure   

Dynasty Warriors 4
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CD-ROM (28 March, 2003)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.99
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Editorial Review

There's no logical reason the Dynasty Warriors series has such a devoted fan base. The makers have mined the same plot for four installments, based on the same few heroic tales of ancient China. The dialogue is as stilted as ever, and no real surprises unfold. But think of the zealotry people have for goofy, unrealistic kung fu flicks, and you'll start to see Dynasty Warriors' lasting appeal.

If you've never touched an earlier version of the game, here's what toknow: Dynasty Warriors is a fighting game series played from the third-person perspective, where you pick a military general as your avatar and fight through across sprawling battlefields. The generals all have distinct personalities, and there are a few women characters included, too. As you campaign, you collect special items--such as the Dragon Amulet, which increases your Musou gauge (Musou allows you to enact special, prolonged attacks on multiple enemies.) You have bodyguards, you kill enemy generals, and along the way your new skill points increase your weapon's power.

With DW4, there are many new additions, only some of which aresuccessful. Charge attacks and items are souped up and truly improved.For example, equipping a magic orb can cause you to freeze enemies in a block of ice. You can edit characters, but with so many good preset ones to choose from, chances are you won't spend a lot of time working on your own. In addition to a better game engine, there's also the option of one-on-one-duels. The maps are immense compared to previous editions, with a lot more variance in what can happen by the end of your mission.

Even with a significant number of new features, it's debatable whetherDynasty Warriors 4 is a true overhaul, or just another release to cash in on the massive popularity of the franchise. Regardless, it's addictive for reasons that almost defy explanation. You just want to clear this act, to get to the next stage, and to reveal the goodies you've received from killing that big boss. It's as simple as that. And at the moment when you can knock down an entire platoon with a couple hits, well, then you'll join the ranks of the dedicated. --Jennifer Buckendorff

Pros:

• Many more (and much improved) maps
• Complex and compelling charge attack functions
• Improved fighting AI makes enemies noticeably trickier

Cons:

• "Siege engine" function mostly a novelty
• Still tedious retracing of steps, even with speed boots
• Disappointing officer customization

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Features

• Conquer over 50 stages across 17 unique maps. More than any other Dynasty game!
• Fierce new one-on-one duels with enemy officers.
• Giant siege engines, essential to battlefield victory, include catapults, battering rams, bridge layers, flame-throwing tiger tanks, and more!
• Create your own officers and bodyguards. A Dynasty Warriors first!

Reviews (119)

Awesome Action That's Historically Based - A Must Buy
'Dynasty Warriors' is probably one of the very few games out there that are based on actual history.Not only is it tremendously addictive and guaranteed to keep your adrenaline pumping throughout the gameplay, it's also very thought-provoking.What would it have been like to be a soldier in China almost 2000 years ago, when you're thrown into hellish hand-to-hand combat amid the epic chaos of the overwhelming sight, smell, and sound of tens of thousands killing, screaming, and dying?This game gives you a very good about the confusion on the active battlefield, and the choice a soldier faces each second, whether to fight or retreat.Each battle happens realtime, so if you choose to run around and avoid combat, your 'team' will lose and so will you.

Becoming a hero is not easy, but it's tremendously absorbing and rewarding.Reacting to the realtime battlefield intelligence, I found my character constantly running to and fro, trying to shore up struggling units while protecting the leader.One faces tough decisions almost constantly, e.g. whether to fight from a horse to cover more areas, or focus on particular officers or the leader.I also found it difficult to tear my character away from a pitched battle to shore up my character's health.It's hard not to get emotionally attached to your fellow soliders and your leader.The importance of the collective morale is also vividly portrayed, as the scene of your team being swarmed by the enemies triggers an instinct to run away.As in real life, it requires a tremendous act of will to stay and fight when the odds are turning against you.

Overall, it's a very unique game that is crafted with tremendous care and polish.It has an emotional impact that will haunt you (in a nice, thought-provoking way) long after finishing it, and the game accomplishes that without gore and horror.If you really liked this game, I'd also recommend a great book - Steven Pressfield's 'Gates of Fire', which is guaranteed to be one of your favorites as well.

way better than the 3rd
This game is one of the best dynasty warriors out there its twice as better than the 3rd.

Great Game, 5 Stars!!!
Dynasty Warriors 4 is about the three kingdoms( Wu, Shu, and Wei ) fighting against each other for china. There are also other characters that you will encounter like LuBu and Dong Zhuo. Liu Bei is the commander of the Shu forces, Cao Cao is the commander of the Wei forces, and Sun Jian is the commander of the Wu forces. You can choose to play either musou mode, free mode, versus mode, challenge mode, and you can also create your own character. There over 50 levels to play and there are secret characters and items to get. (...) This is a great strategy game that has a good storyline. The graphics are great, especially the cut scenes. I highly recommend this game. If you like this game you should read the Three Kingdoms book. ... Read more

Asin: B00007KQE9
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Strategy (Strategic)   

Jak and Daxter
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CD-ROM (07 December, 2001)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.99
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Editorial Review

While exploring some ancient ruins on a forbidden island off the coast, Jak's best friend, Daxter, is knocked into a vat of Dark Eco--a terrifying and deadly substance that could corrupt the world forever--transforming him into a weasel-like rodent. The village sage, Samos Hagai, tells Jak that there's only one person who holds the secrets to transforming Daxter back. Now the pair must set out on a quest in search of a wise old sage who has the power to restore Daxter to his former self.

Plunge into a world of adventure, exploration, and discovery. Embark on a magical, often harrowing journey that challenges gamers to test their wits and skills, allowing them to discover twisted plots and battle the evil within. Delivering nothing but the best ingredients for a game that's set to be one of the biggest titles of the year, Jak and Daxter features great character designs and animations, innovative gameplay mechanics, superior technology, and absolutely stunning graphics. Jak and Daxter pushes the power of the PlayStation2, offering an engaging, immersive entertainment experience that stretches the imagination. ... Read more

Reviews (288)

Pretty good...
Ok, I thought this game was pretty good. But hey, I was only eight when I got it. I've seen alot of people saying it stinks. Most of these people are allowed to Ratchet and Clank. I've never played it. I'll put it in specific terms: if you aren't allowed to play alot of T games, this game rocks.
Pros: Awesome graphics
Cons: Too short

Boredom beyond our deepest nightmares...
...also known as Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legasy. This game is all about running around a silly free roaming 3D world while beating up repeative enemies you have seen 15646 billion times earlier and collecting tons of crap. I got this game a loooooong time ago. It was fun at first, but then came the titles that could exterminate this game: Ratchet & Clank, Ratchet2, Ratchet3, Jak II, Jak3, Sly Cooper, Sly2, The Urbz, Sonic Heroes... the list is long. Now lets talk about the game's features:

Pros.
Okay graphics.
Cool scenery.
Free-roaming action adventure.

Cons.
Crap voices.
Insanely boring missions.
Veeeryy repeative combat.
Only 3, count them THREE bosses!!!
Soon gets annoying and frustrating.
Sooooo easy.
Very short.
Zilch replay value.
Jak is a MUTE!
Doesnt even compare to Crash Bandicoot.
Stupid music.
Almost every mission involves some Eco boredom.
Zoomer missions are frustrating.

Now see: 3 pros and... about... 13 cons.
That means this game is just a smelly good-for-nothing excuse of an game. I dont play this game anymore, it just collects dust while I entertain myself with REAL titles. They are too many to count so I wont count them.

Graphics: 6.5
Sound: 3.0
Gameplay: 4.7
Replay Value: 1.5
Fun: 2.0
Overall: 1.0

Final Verdict:
THIS GAME SUCKS!
Avoid it, run away from it, stay away from it, whatever, just do not, I repeat: DO NOT BUY IT!!!

all about jak an daxter
I praise the good lord that I only rented this game for 7 nights. To be honest it didn't 4 nights. The game is toooo easy and simple. On top of that it is tooooo short. However it was fun for the short 4 nights that I had it. Naughty dog used to the good games like Crash Team Racing and Crash 2 my favorite out of the first three. But this junk errr game or game wanabee is just the example of how good companies can screw up BIG time. The one time I about it is the hoverbike but that is about it. So go out and get a real game like Spyro the dragon:Year of the Dragon which should be cheaper and better than this junk. ... Read more

Asin: B00005R5PO
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Classics (Classic)    8. Retro   

Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly
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CD-ROM (07 November, 2002)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

A sequel to Spyro: Year of the Dragon, the bestselling title forthe first PlayStation console, Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly sees Riptoreturn with a plan to steal the dragonflies of the Dragon Realms. To combat hisfoes, Spyro's existing set of abilities have been enhanced with new featuressuch as electric, ice, and bubble breath. Equipped with newly acquired skills,amazing new vehicles, and help from new and old friends, Spyro must find a wayto return the dragonflies and restore order to the Dragon Realm. ... Read more

Features

• Dynamic Dragon-Breath - Spyro's breath weapons now include Fire, Ice, Electricity, and even Bubbles.
• Countless hours of game play - over 25 levels, each with unique weather environments, including rainbows, tornadoes, monsoons and snowflakes.
• Classic Spyro Action - Avoid obstacles, jump on platforms, ride vehicles, collect gems, and ultimately foil Gnasty and Ripto's evil plan.
• All-New Vehicles - Navigate through worlds on tanks, UFO's and rockets
• Brand-New Collectibiles - In addition to the classic gems, players will now need to catch more than one hundred dragonflies.

Reviews (187)

Very poor excuse for a game... oops. I meant loading.
Yes. Loading. Like CB: Wrath of Cortex, most of this game is loading. I can never enter staightly to Cloud9 'cus then loading ALWAYS froze. And The slowness. Yuck.

Pros:
Graphics are amazing.
Fine Sound and Music.
Its Spyro. What can I say?
Get to torch Moneybags. OHYES!

Cons:
Loading.
Veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery slooooooooooow...
Short.
Graphics sometimes DISAPPEAR!!! Poof! GRaphics GOOOOOONE!!! I was once on the level DragonFly Dojo and the environment disappeared. I walked. I fell. Fell. Fell. Repeat. I restart console and have to watch more loadings.
Loadings are Toxic.
Why dont you load somethin'.
Open your load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load.
Load. Repeat forever.

Graphics: 9.5
Sound: 8.0
Gameplay: 0.5
Fun: 3.5
Overall: 0.5
Loadings take: 99.9% of the entire game.

Final Verdict:
Do not even rent it. Its one of the worst games created. A newly born baby could make a better game.

Spyro has officially been ruined
I was first introduced to the Spyro by my then-boyfriend and immediately loved the games... even though I got soooo frustrated at needing help with parts.I learned all I needed to and was very excited that there was going to be a Spyro game for the PS2.I bought it thinking I'd be challenged... boy was I wrong.This game is waaayyy too short in comparison to the first three in the series.And it is annoying as f*@k how long the levels take to load (need a nap?Take one while it loads... yeah it's that slow.)Another complaint I have is that there's too many bugs and Spyro is slow-moving and some of the gems are hard to find... maybe I'm just blind or maybe it's a glitch in my copy but I can't find em.Overall, diehard Spyro fans like me will most definitely be disappointed in this game.I will try the newest addition to the Spyro family (A Dragon's Tail) but instead of spending $50 of my hard-earned money I think I'll rent it first.But from what I heard there are more levels so that may be enough to get me to buy it.

Freezing...and I don't mean the ice breath.
I waited and waited until the price dropped on this game, but even the $20.00 I paid wasn't worth it.The game is WAY too short, I finished it in 2 days.The previous Spyro games took me much longer (like at least a couple weeks) and were a lot more fun.
There's no skateboarding which was disappointing, I really liked that in the last game.
But that's not my biggest problem.This game froze almost every time I played and the graphics would just disappear.I had it happen more than once that I would be walking around in an area and the graphics would just disappear.I could still walk, jump, etc, but couldn't see any of the environment.I'd have to restart the system and then the level.ARGH!
I can't even go into all my other complaints.Let's just say that compared to the other games in this series this game sucked!(and in case you're wondering, the freezing only happened on certain levels, so I'm pretty sure it's not the disc) ... Read more

Asin: B00006F2ZP
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure   

Monster Rancher 4
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CD-ROM (18 November, 2003)
list price: $49.99
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Features

• Customize your training facilities
• Unlock a variety of monsters simply by playing your favorite CDs and DVDs
• For 1 player
• Set off on a role-playing adventure to unknown lands
• Breed and train multiple monsters simultaneously

Reviews (14)

A game to rent and try out first
I realy liked this game.I've never played the others but i remember watching the tv show.Everything in this game was great.Except i would of rather like itfor the characters to talk so u dont have to read.Also i wish that monsters would stay alive longer cause me i like to get them good leveled up to like 200 b4 batteling.And the main character....The real mystery is he male or female?.. I would of liked it if they would have had a option of characters to pick from and they put great work in the graphics of the monsters but not so much on the main character.The training gets very very boring but its so freaking addicting I keep traing.I reneted the game and got to the third town but now i cant rent it for a while. :(
But over all a great game but some would rather rent to try out first.

Fourth version is great
The game returns to it's former playing style (Rather than following MR-3's style, it's more like MR-1 and 2).The graphics are a nice 3D environment regarding your character, the monsters and the battles.The chat/shop modes are flat anime style drawings, however the characters do have facial expression changes during the appropriate moments of chatting.

Whether you're a seasoned MR breeder or new to the game, the fourth version will be easily playable while still offering challenges for us "old timers".The larger your CD/DVD collection is, the more likely you are to get more monster choices.The game will walk you through "extracting a monster" from your discs.Computer discs, music CD's, DVD's, and game console CD's are read by the game at specific points and will display a monster held within for you to keep or not.

The interface (the yes/no options) are a bit tricky, be careful when clicking through to speed text up as sometimes it will click "yes" when you're not ready and tend to destroy a battle or result in purchasing an item you really weren't ready to spend your money on.

The music is nice, low-key, and fits well with the scenes.The monster models are excellent, very cute.Their animations while training/fighting are well done.

All in all, I love the game despite the minor issues with the interface at times.I am a long time MR player, so I was already hooked before I ripped the plastic off the case. :)

probably the best in the series
monster rancher was the reason i bought a playstation instead of sticking with my sega genesis and nes.i have now played all four playstation games in the series, and monster rancher advance 2 for gba sp.i like the increased number of moves that i can have available in battle, training multiple monsters at a time, the new adventure system, doing adventures and battles and things on weekends instead of taking up training weeks, the more realistic look of the monsters, training gadgets and placing the house and barn and such.the only thing that i didn't like was having to be a premade character.in the other games, you could choose your gender and you name.i can still choose my name, but i have to be that kid.i know that in other rpgs you have to be a premade character, but i like being whoever i want in monster rancher.they probably did that because you have to have some form when you're running around on the ranch and on adventures, but it'd be better if the character was customizable, or not obviously a girl or boy so you could call it either one.or maybe if you could choose between a male or female form.also, i'd rather not have more of a past than, "oh, so you came from age island" and that's it.oh, and the pixies, at least the ones i've seen, aren't quite as cute in their new, realistic style..still, the good outweighs the bad.another good thing that i forgot to mention is that they brought back the combine feature.that was something i really missed in monster rancher 3.you can combine two monsters to make one with qualities of both.i can't say much about it for this game because i haven't used it yet.you really should buy all the monster rancher games, but if you can only get one then you should get this one. ... Read more

Asin: B0000AHOOH
Sales Rank: 623
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Role Playing Games (rpg, rpgs)    8. Strategy (Strategic)   

Honor of the Samurai Card Game
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Toy
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Editorial Review

The Honor of the Samurai is a card game of intrigue, honor, and shame set in 16th-centuryJapan.The historical richness of this period is written into the game directions.Theobject is to serve your warlord and become the most honorable samurai of the land.As you seek honor,you must also protect yourself from attack.To do this, you need to gain power by raising armies, havingninja at your disposal, and guarding yourself with castles.The game requires planning and strategy.Includes 110 cards that have three basic attributes--honor, ki, and strength--each of which includes anumber value. The beautifully drawn cards depict historical figures and authentic dress and design.Thereare six custom dice, and each face of these die has a family crest and an assigned numerical value.AGames magazine selection. --Margaret Quinn ... Read more

Reviews (12)

Honor and the Way of the Warrior
Once again Gamewright has a hit. In this game each player is a Samurai and must serve a Daimyo to collect honor.If the Samurai collects 300 honor points then he or she wins.But this is not so easy. Honor can go up or down depending on the players acts.Marriage can increase honor as can serving a strong daimyo.Hiring a Ninja or losing a battle can cause the loss of honor.

The game play is simple but the strategy is not and the success in the game can ebb and flow with the players' new strategies.A weak Daimyo can become Shogun and amass Honor while the stronger Daimyo battle each other.

The rules are rich with detail and history and are fun to read.The illustrations on the cards are colorul and varied and lend atmosphere to the game.And there is intrigue and diplomacy.Best of all the box is small and therefore it is a great game to take on a trip or just keep in the family room. I had always thought of Gamewright as a maker of kids games until now.

This is a great family game and is not above the head of a 9 year old.Welcome to Feudal Japan!

Honor of the Samurai
Honor of the Samurai is a great, intriguing game that all players will find interesting. It is played with cards, similar to the game Magic. Every player starts out with two main characters. Then you add cards on to the layout of the cards in front of you.Every card has a certain number of honor you collect every turn. When a player has 400 honor he/she wins the game. Cards also have ki to determine how many actions they get every turn, as well as strength to assist in attacking or defending. Cards can be stolen, so you have judge what to put down and what to hold onto in your hand. All cards have strengths and weaknesses, so again you must determine what you need to put down.
This a game composed of luck as well as strategy. It is educational in the way of strategy, but ifyou want to learn about Feudal Japan, find something else. This is an intriguing, fun game that is hard to stop playing. It is definitely a worthwhile purchase.

Honor of the Samurai
Truly a great game, and well worth the purchase.

As a toy it is great fun, easy to play, and never the same game twice.Further, I well appreciate a fast paced, action packed card game where there is no booster packs or additional cards to purchase.All you need is in one box, ready to go and easy to use.

For its educational value, I'd give the game points for its historical accuracy, but limited, as most games are, I'd not use it to teach about Feudal Japan.Still, it remains a strategy game.Played well it can prove as thought-provoking as chess and serve to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Durability?I'd say it's as durable as the next, but I will award points for being well designed and put together.Unlike other games I've played, it's easy to get the game out of the box, and more so, everything can be put back (and fit) just as neatly as when I first opened it.And this, of course, keeps the game looking nice.

Over all, a great purchase... and one I will get use out of time and again. ... Read more

Asin: B00000ISTQ
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Dragonballz Saga Blaster Collectible Card Game - Special Intro Set
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Great package!
This is a great package to begin a collection. It also has the instruction book to play the cards by. ... Read more

Asin: B00006IX08
Sales Rank: 30571

Magic the Gathering 8th Edition Theme Deck: Speed Scorch
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This is probably the best
okay i play magic online and i started using the speed scorch deck. I won against a big ranked player i had 20 health the whole game!i also reccomened the sky slammers deck.And if you lose health way to easily you should get the life boosters pack.Well have fun with MTG.

The quick... and the dead
Most of the other colored decks take a number of turns to build up enough mana (land cards) to bring out their creatures or effects.All of the creatures of this deck come out on 3 or less red (mountain) mana.If you draw the right cards, you can have two or three little monsters chomping away at your opponnent before their first one is ready to attack.Many of the goblin cards have Haste as a special ability, which lets them attack on the turn they are played.

This is simply a fun deck with which to play.

The lower cost cards are weaker, and cannot put up a great defense if in a head to head battle (where both opponents have approximately the same number of cards), but you can get them out fast and en masse.You'll have a head start on your opponent.

SURPRISING COMBINATION -- RED AND BLUE
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One of my boys wanted to duel recently, and I only had this deck (Speed Scorch) and the Sky Slam (blue) decks handy.I mixed them together and was very surprised at how effective they were together.The red cards got into play fast, giving me a chance to build up my blue cards.The blue counter spells helped keep his creatures off the field, so it was fairly easy to build up a strong line of creature cards without taking much damage.I've played this combination against my boys' Core and Mirridon sets, and against a collection of earlier cards, and have come out quite well.

The Best 8th Edition Starter You Can Get
If you are looking to get into MTG, this is a solid place to start. The game is 90% strategy to win. So this makes it an easy place to start. Why?
Well, because red and green are two of the easier Magic colors to master. Green goes on the premise that bigger is better. You'll find some of the best mudhole stomping creatures in that color. Now red is a little different strategy. Red likes to use a lot of weanie creatures to ping your life total far down and then blow you right out of the game with some nasty direct damage. And that's what this deck does. Goblin and elf decks are some of the most powerful out there(other than artifact decks anyway!).

And that is what this deck gives you. A solid start with some goblins with haste( they can attack the turn they come into play), and a blaze to roast the other player right out of the game. Heck the Goblin King card is a must have in any goblin deck! And worth buying just for that.
The only downside to this deck is that it is not complete. To make a sweet Goblin deck that will actually survive you'll need to add cards such as Goblin Warchief, Seige Gang Commander, and a couple Goblin Warstrike would help as well.

If you plan on playing one of the funniest CCG's then you've come to the right place. Just hope you got a bunch of money. If not you may want to think twice about this game. It's fun. But it ain't cheap!!!!! ... Read more

Asin: B0000C7GGW
Sales Rank: 2414

Laser Challenge Radar Extreme
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A discerning laser tagger packs a sidearm built by top-selling LaserChallenge--the best of the best opts for LC's Radar Extreme, a tricked-out IR blaster thatboasts a 350-foot range. The Radar Extreme set outfits two elite gun-fighters with laserpistols and sensor vests, complete with convincing digital sound effects. Improving onthe Team Force 2000 set, Laser Challenge's Next Generation pulls out all the stops. Thegun sports a Max Blast option (one shot counts for three), a silent mode and autoor semi-auto fire. The vest can be strapped on or clipped to your belt, and its electroluminescent display is visible at 350 feet (although you may wish LC had left out this feature whenyour deadeye buddy guns you down). --Paul Hughes ... Read more

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I keep shooting myself!
Everytime i shoot the gun i just happen to shoot myself! Even when i'm pointing the gun someplace else, i still shoot myself. Maybe I threw something away that I shouldn't have, I'm not sure....oh, and also , how do you make teams, my mom bought two packs and my whole family can't figure it out. If anyone had similar problems please give feedback or something.

Great Fun Outdoors, Not So Good For Indoor Use.
The guns have a pretty far range. And you have to have a steady hand. When testing them out,I would be able to aim at least 5 feet away from the vest and get a hit off. I thought about how much that would suck when playing in real life. Then I noticed that the vest was next to a reflective object.I then hung it on a nail about waist high.After that,you really have to start aiming at the vest to hit it. And let me tell you,it's not very easy. Just try not to play indoors too much,or you'll be accused of cheating.

One of the reasons I got this set,was because of the "Silent" feature.But,I never found it.I think I heard someone mention that the power switch must be a certain way,but it was only on/off in mine.If someone can point me in the right direction on this one, i'd really appreciate it.

The game itself is really fun to play,especially at night.One fun scenario you might want to try is one-hit elimination.I just thought of it when I bought it.Basically,you set the game up and everyone gets shot 9 times.When the warning alarm turns on,then you can begin the game.This brings real strategy into the game because if you get hit once,it's all over. You should also try this with "capture the flag".

Another thing is, that this game isn't only for little kids.It's pretty fun to play with other adults as well. So if your an adult looking for an alternative to the expensive sport of paintball,or you just dont want to buy airsoft,this is the next best thing.

Pretty decent toy
Got this as a birthday gift for my 9-year-old.It wasn't what he asked for but turned out to be a "hit"...no pun intended.We all took turns and, although it isn't always accurate, it's still a lot of fun.The sounds alone are enough to get him and his "videogame addicted" friends up and running around for a change.It seems durable enough, and rechargeable batteries are probably a good idea.Although after a day of continuous play, the batteries are still going strong.It's a great toy for any kid that loves to act out the video games they sit and play. ... Read more

Asin: B00000J1JP
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