Devil May Cry 2
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CD-ROM (31 January, 2003)
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Devil May Cry 2 brings us back to Dante's world, and this time his fellow demon-fighter friend, Lucia, has her own disc. OK, she sounds a bit like Celine Dion, and her plot's a little silly, but she has her own disc with a reasonable 13 missions. She's refreshingly clothed for a female character, and like Dante, she can transform using "devil trigger"--the equivalent of rampage mode in other games. Dante's disc holds 18 missions, with a few redundant maps between the two characters.

Visually stunning, Devil May Cry 2 offers minute details that envelop the player. For example, when walking on the roof in a little Italian villa, you can hear the distinct sound of tiles under your feet.

As with the original Devil May Cry, this is not a game for children. It comes with a gore warning, but in this game some of the gothic elements--like the Demonochorus (possessed cherubs) or Infestants (energy-sucking insectlike things)--might disturb even an adult's sleeping pattern.

This is one game where it really pays to pick up the strategy guide, and here's why: Players need to complete the mission in as little time as possible. Since lots of great power-ups are found in secret rooms, you would waste a lot of time endlessly inspecting doors without it, and never reach the coveted S status that comes with a fast run through a level. The overall grade is a combination of your rankings in style, collected number of orbs, the number of items you used (the fewer the better), damage, and your overall clear time. This isn't just an attempt to get you to buy more, we promise: you'll get far more orbs, find many more secret chambers, and enjoy the nuances of the game better with the guide.

Characters can jump off the walls Matrix-style, shooting from midair. The game allows for limitless ammo and energy. These and many other facets recommend Devil May Cry 2, even if some fans find it less engaging than the original. In our opinion, it's as addictive as other sequels from successful franchises--Final Fantasy comes to mind--and we're hoping for more reincarnations. --Jennifer Buckendorff

Pros:

• Great, creepy enemies: Blood goats, Noctpteran (with larva), Sargasso
• Cool powers available through amulet stones
• Stellar maps, including inspired underwater fighting

Cons:

• Not a good game for inventory freaks
• Goofy "Don't worry" and "Showtime!" announcements detract fromatmosphere
• Ultracheesy Diesel product tie-in when you finish

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Features

• Twice the game as the original Devil May Cry 2s level design far exceeds the original. Much of the games environment is outdoors and will include a Gotham-like cityscape and an old European town. More environments will be announced as the release date approaches!
• Various locations create a much broader environment.
• Two playable characters Players can play as the ever cool Dante or a brand new heroine
• Renewed character design Dante is even more stylish and tough than before. He has gained even more experience fighting demons and players are sure to notice his unique style and overall look.

Reviews (143)

Not THAT bad, but bad! for Capcom...
Ok. It does seem like this game was thrown out in a hurry. I liked the wider area's because it let you do the stunts that are allowed in this game. (Wall walking and etc.) The guns, like in any dmc game, do nooooothing to the bosses. (unless you use the rocket launcher over and over) The melee fighting gets repetative... and the lack of story was horrible... Ok so some guy wants demon powers and bla bla. I looooved the city stages and the last levels. The ending makes you want more!! to the story as well... Part 3 totally! made up for all this, but I'm still waiting for part 4! 'cause of this game's ending... Not to mention Dante's personality is... well, Lacking! Although I like this look more than part 1's.

Overall, it does not! live up to the first dmc. Orbs are soooo hard to get and like usual, items are expensive. Don't expect much, but enjoy it as much as you can. There's at least a little something you can get out of it. :P

Excellent Game
Ok, for those who said they beat the game in 5 hours.. What level was your weapon at.. 2? lol, did you even bother upgrading them to 4-5? that would take much more than 5 hours, because youd have to collect much more orbs. Also try the game in "must die mode" Don't just play it in easy mod and claim "OHH THIS GAME IS EASY I BEAT IT IN 5 HOURS". Also some people said this game is all about jumping and shooting, Are you a f***ing Newb? You can melee the enemies too, oh and the walking on the wall sin't useless.. it's more "stylish" I didin't just press triangle randomly , i learned the combos.. here's anotehr part of the game you should try.. The only things i didin't like about this game is the lack of monsters and the lack of diffrent monsters.. also the underwater levels, wtf is that, that's juste lame but.. oh well. the 2 cd / 2 chars thing is fun, the story.. the only thing i understood is that you have to kill demons.

It's a great game buy it, don't be a newb and play it easy mod without upgrading your weapon to 3-4 and without learning the combos!

WHAT A BLOW....
First, TEHERE IS NO STORY-LINE WHATSOEVER.
Second, it's camera work often makes you frustrated so that you can stick you Dual-shock controller up into the ceiling.
Third, the battle action is so dull, slow-paced, and reapeated until you get sick of it. (By all means, do not expect some cool, stylish sword actions from the first game.)

Need I say more?
...Nope. I think I made my point.

SUGGESTIONS: *DO NOT* BUY THIS GAME JUST YET. RENT IT FIRST. YOU WILL THANK ME DEARLY :) ... Read more

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
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CD-ROM (10 April, 2003)
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell grants players access to the highest echelons of national security, where shadowy operatives have the freedom to do whatever it takes to safeguard America. The player controls Sam Fisher, a field operative of a secretive black-ops NSA subagency called Third Echelon. Sam Fisher is geared up to infiltrate high-security strongholds, seize critical intelligence, destroy threatening data, and neutralize the enemy--all without leaving a trace. ... Read more

Features

• Try 10 missions, including one that is exclusive to the PlayStation 2 that has 4 new levels.
• Next generation Unreal engine.
• Reactionary AI that keeps the player on his toes.
• Fully interactive environments including Retinal Scanners, Finger Print Key Pads and more.

Reviews (151)

its cool, and fun...but its one of the trial and error games
Trial and error: try something, screw it up, try it again till u get it right....this is in short the gameplay...it comes with the genre

Wonderful game but saving can be a pain
This game is great, I normaly hate stealth games but this one keeps me tuned in to play again and again untill everything is acomplished. The way to do things may be a bit linear but first time around you will have fun for sure.Repeating at the last checkpoint can be a pain and I wish they had a better save feature so that you dont have to repeat every lockpick, rekill every guy, or redo any lockpicks.Perhaps I'm too used to playing games on the computer but I'm sure many agrees with me.The game uses sound effects to help your playing style and doesn't just add to the enviroment. For instance, you'll be hinted that there is a camera by whirling sounds or sounds of talking near bad guys.The bad guys here dont just walk around just to shoot you, some have personalities and talk to each other.It is quite fun to listen in on a conversation before sneaking up to them. You may want to have a sharp or big TV to read the little text that the game has.

Refuels my love of "tactical" action games
Back in my former life as an avid PC gamer, one of my favorite games was Thief (the original, not the 2004 release that I am unable to try out). Since those days, I've longed for a game that rewarded pure stealth and strategy over blazing guns and quick trigger fingers. I found partial relief in Metal Gear Solid 2, but it was definitely not the same. Now, at last, my thirst has been quenched by /Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell/.

Pros:
* Immersive gameplay with a heavy emphasis on staying in the shadows and keeping quiet.
* Nice gadgets to play with. You've got just enough tech to make your missions possible, but not so much that you are overwhelmingly superior. Spy on conversations, peek under doors, see in the dark. Cool toys, and all very useful.
* Great graphics for the PS2, with impressive lighting and atmospheric effects. Fabrics billow in the wind and swirl around objects, lanterns sway in the breeze, etc.
* Excellent voice acting and sound effects. The pre-rendered cut scenes are very nice, although not exactly movie quality. The DVD style "extras" are rather cool, also.
* VERY tight control scheme. It may not be 100% intuitive, but it feels a lot better than MGS2 (which, to me, seems a little sluggish).

Cons:
* Not all lights can be shot out to make shadows to hide in. This is probably a limitation imposed by the PS2's dynamic lighting capabilities. It does limit your creativity at certain points in the game, though.
* Frequent breaks in the action to load new areas (on the plus side, this gives you frequent chances to save your game).
* No multiplayer. C'mon, I can't be the only one who wants to skulk around in the shadows and assassinate the virtual versions of my friends, right?

Here's the bottom line: Splinter Cell is THE stealth action game for PS2. It looks great, sounds great, and plays great. This style of gaming is not for everyone, but if you are looking for something with more depth than your average run 'n' gun shooter, you've found it. ... Read more

Asin: B000083JTR
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Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
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CD-ROM (14 March, 2003)
list price: $49.99
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THE EXPLOSIVE ACTION-PACKED sequel to Zone of the Enders!!!
It useless to describe this game because is SOOO popular and COOL!! but I will say the basic stuffs witch are: IMPROVED action sequences, weapons, graphics, anime, settings and intro. The bad things are: Girl not so cute, blood was tuned down and when you finish the game you will be like "Thirsty for more".

This is the kind of sequel that makes the action more important than the story!! Let's not forget the movie sequel RAMBO 2. The story is not so touching as the fist one except for the ending witch is the only part that was kind of "deep". In fact! the whole story is about improving Jehuty to be STRONG enought to beat a WHOLE army and his powerfull enemy Anubis. But anyway! this is only a videogame, this sequel is SOOO ENTERTAINING that you will play it over and over and again!!!

P.S: If you like improved action-packed sequels like this then you will love: Onimusha 3, Devil May Cry 3, Tenchu 3, Contra 3, Soul Calibur 2, Ninja Gaiden 2, Zelda 2, Megaman X4 and Mortal Kombat 2 or 5.
One last thing: I never understood why this game is rated "Mature" intead of "Teen", but I guess is beacuse the game contains many innocent masacres.

Enders strike again
This is the best game yet. 1. it has new types of jehuty's including version 2 which looks so cool and can teleport like anubis, i think version one can 2, but anubis can teleport because of tha tail he has, if you can destroy that he cant teleport. Anubis is powerful though. 2: it has new features the grab has been upgraded, you can pick up pieces of buildings poles etc. 3: SPACE BATTLES!!! finally you get to fight in space. Also Leo Stenbuck (that evil kid who was in zoe1) makes his appearence and he has his own orbital frame (vic viper) leo is also grown a little (he looks different), Ken is new and her orbital frame (Ardjet), then there is this ugly creepy guy names lloyd and his orbital frame (Inhert). Viola A.I is also new, its based on the character viola. Viola A.I is a cyborg and her frame (Nephtis) is the same. Jehuty also has a scencing mode (the cockpit turns red) where it can scence anubis. I think they are equal matched too because they are both the same (it depends on the player). Also you can pilot an ice breaker too which is slow because it is a heavy machine, but you can make it faster by dashing etc, it can't hover like jehuty can. This game is a keeper and its worth the money, so get off your chair and stop reading my review, GET IT TODAY!!!!

Hideo Kojima's underrated masterpiece
When the name Hideo Kojima comes to mind, most people think of Metal Gear or Solid Snake. Without a doubt, they are his greatest creations. But he has another that most don't know about, the series called Zone Of The Enders. The latest and greatest addition to the series is called Zone Of The Enders: The Second Runner. It's, in my opinion, one of the best games ever made. It's also not a very popular game for some reason, which is a shame.

This has got to be one of the fastest games I've ever played in my life, and one of the most fun! Mechs move like we always knew they could, fast and furiously. And the enemies vastly outnumber you. You will literally, at times, face what looks to be hundreds of enemies. But don't be afraid, your mech is much nimbler and stronger than anything the enemy throws at you. And if you're fast enough, you'll have no trouble destroying the enemy before they can even touch you. Now I'm not saying that this game is easy, because it's not. It can be very, very challenging and will always leave you wanting to come back for more. The bosses are particularly challenging. Once you think that you have a boss' pattern down, they'll throw a new, even deadlier attack at you. But I found no parts of the game to be so frustrating that I'd do something like throw my controller at the wall. The fighting can get slightly repetitive with regular enemies, but is always fun to do. The environments are destructible, and you can even pick up some of it to smash your enemies to little robot pieces with it. You can also grab your enemies and use them as a shield or throw them at others. And best of all, no bad camera angles! You control the camera with the right analog stick.

As soon as you see this game in action you'll notice the similarities graphic wise between it and MGS2. That is not a bad thing, this game is beautiful! Honestly, some of the best graphics I've ever seen on the PS2. It blends traditional graphics with cel-shaded graphics, and it works wonders on the eyes. Every explosion is a joy to behold and the mechs are just downright gorgeous with their "vein-like" look. The environments are a little bland and repetitive, but it's no big deal really. There can be a few slow downs also, but nothing to major. The anime cutscenes are well animated and are also a very nice touch to the game because it's an anime-like story. Even if you're not into that kind of thing, you'll enjoy them.

As always, Hideo's games have a wonderful soundtrack. From the techno beat theme song(which is just wow) to the slightest explosion from destroying something, you won't believe your ears. The stage music isn't all that great but the boss music is awesome. The voice acting is pretty good as well. The only problem is that because it's from Japan, the mouths don't always match up with the dialogue. But, from what I've seen, the voices seem to actually only be about half a second off. So maybe something got screwed up in recording. And in the cockpit, the mouths move very fast for some reason. Either way, it's nothing that'll bother you much.

You can probably complete the main game in about 10 hours or so. You'll probably want to play through it a few times though because it's just plain fun. Oh yea, and for the extras. And from what I've heard, there are a ton of them. However, I've only played through the main game once so I haven't unlocked much. I have however played multiplayer with a friend or two and it was pretty fun. It had us for almost a whole day, and we'll probably play it again many times to come. Most people will say differently about the multiplayer though.

If you like mechs, you will like this game. If you like fast combat, you will like this game. If you like fast mech combat, you will absolutely love this game. This game is a blast to play and the hours that you get from it may be the best video game hours of your life. I, for one, believe this is one of the most underrated games ever and not enough people have played it. Even if you aren't a Hideo Kojima fan and/or didn't like Metal Gear Solid, you may still love this game because it's not like anything else out there. The ultimate question is to either rent or buy however. All I can say is if you liked what you heard in my review, then buy it. If you didn't, I say at least give it a rent. That is, if you can even find it. This is a gaming experience that no one should miss out on. ... Read more

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Sales Rank: 2658
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Def Jam Vendetta
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CD-ROM (04 April, 2003)
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Touting itself as "too gangster for the Garden" (in the words of its kingpin D-Mob), Def Jam Vendetta takes you on a head-slamming, gut-busting tour of the underground hip-hop fightclub circuit. No blow is too low in this testosterone-spiked world featuring the music and likenesses of such def jam artists as Ghostface Killah, Redman, and Ludacris--not to mention a whole host of the nastiest, most lowdown fictional thugs you'd imagine the hardcore rap world has to offer. Everyone's lying in wait to see if you're for real or just another wannabe player.

Def Jam Vendetta offers three game modes: battle, where it's just you against up to the three takers; survival, in which you fight all comers until you lose; and, where the real meat of the game takes place, story, in which you fight as one of four brawlers. The journey begins at the Face Club where you step in for your injured pal Manny. From there you'll move on to other venues such as DMX's Junkyard and Ludacris' Club Luda and climb the ranks to the ultimate showdown with D-Mob. The route there isn't a cakewalk, but the more battles you win, the more money you make to upgrade your fighting attributes. Victories also bring the ladies calling who literally fight for your attention--win a fight by playing as the newest girl to approach you and you'll unlock pictures of her in your photo gallery.

Action inside the ring is gritty and furious as you can lay down a multitude of moves and combinations with names like hurtin' unit, spittin' teef, ghetto thuggin', and death row delivery, to name just a few. Momentum is key in building toward blazin' mode in which you can utilize your signature move for the sure KO. In the meantime, though, there's still plenty of fun to be had in decking your opponents and watching them writhe about in pain and moan.--Larry White

Pros:

• Excellent graphics, all the way from the burning trash barrels outside the rings to the tread on Ghostface Killah's boots
• Hard-hitting fight realism
• Entertaining storyline

Cons:

• Can't create your own character
• Limited replay value
• Unsophisticated button mashing gameplay

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Features

• Platform: PlayStation 2
• ESRB Rating: Mature
• Genre: Sports

Reviews (73)

TH15 G@ME 15 @DD1CT1VE
this game rules.i am probably the worst video gameron the face of the planet.don't listen 2 anybody else.it is mad eazy.buy it even though it might get boooooooooooooring in 2 weekz.

good game.....forget sweet cheeks
great game for playing with a group of friends, as said before if you play alone it may be hard, however I was able to beat everyone myself on easy..... not sure why others are having problems with that.

and to all that read "sweet cheekswatty420" review, please take a look at his reveiw on beef......it is below, sure sounds like he is one of those &*(*&ers, I won't spell it beacuse it is demeaning to me and to all races,so look at his review of this game to see the word he used

Man, I Sure Love Beef, October 16, 2004

Reviewer: Sweet Cheeks "watty420" (The Seas O' Cheese) - See all my reviews
Beef is such a great movie. I love Beef. Beef touched me. Beef is the Apocalypse Now of my generation. Beef is friggin great. Again, I love Beef.

Extremely Hard
Even with it set to easy,and an autofire controler, its retardedly hard. The only way to play this game is with cheat codes, but then what is the person of playing it. The rest of it is cool. ... Read more

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NBA Street Vol 2
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CD-ROM (29 April, 2003)
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We could say that NBA Street 2 is the shizzle, or the sheezy, or the shizzit, but we won't--even though it is. You'll get enough street talk playing the game. Street 2 is just the best basketball game yet.

Although it is an official NBA product, the fact that it's playground ball liberates Street 2 from the confines of fan reverence. Instead, especially in the "Be a Legend" option, it has a great sense of humor about itself. The boss of each city, once defeated, can be added to the player'sroster--and although they are caricatures, they're fondly and funnily done.

Among the best are Stretch (a dunker from Harlem), Dime (a female ballstealer who resembles the singer Pink) and Osmosis (an Oakland version of "It" player Yao Ming). Our prediction? Kids who see Street 2 will not only want to play the game, they'll want to be street legends themselves when they grow up.

And speaking of kids: parents couldn't find a kid- or teen-friendlier game. There's no adult language, and the color commentary is fantastic. It's much improved from the original game's repetitive "MJ, go on with your bad self"patter. Bobbito Garcia, a real-life streetball announcer, should get a "nice work" bonus. For that matter, so should the ambience-noise guys, who included, for example, a single cellphone ring in the background. Clever.

Those not inclined to love sports games should trust in Street 2--it's visually brilliant, witty, and don't-take-it-away-from-me addictive. True basketball fans should get this game immediately, if not sooner. They'll best appreciate that all the old time players have their moment in the sun; for example, 5,000 points unlocks Dr. J, and a billboard between sets advertises Bill Russell and other pioneers. Classic hip-hop from artists like MC Lyte rounds out the impressive package. Kudos to gamemaker EA Sports Big for taking it to the hole. --Jennifer Buckendorff ... Read more

Features

• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Sports
• Mission: Use your skill and style to become the greatest streetballer of all time

Reviews (90)

The best of the best!
I like this game especially the new gamebraker and the "off the heazy" and the " Back 2 Papa" technique. It was even better with all the street legends: Earvin Johnson, Larry Bird, James Worthy, Isiah Thomas, Clyde Drexler, Moses Malone, Dominique Wilklins, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, David Thompson, Rick Barry, Connie Hawkins, Bill Walton, Julius Erving, Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, George Gervin, Pete Maravich, Oscar Robertson, Elgin Baylor, Bill Russell, and last but not least Michael Jordan. I give this movie a 5 out of 5.

Mike D come and rock the sure shot!
Great sports game because it combines the action of basketball with its own sense of fun, irreverence and personality -- the gameplay is amazing, the announcer is hilarious, the hip hop soundtrack is tremendously good, the players and their abilities are precise and unique and the AI serves up plenty of surprises. Plus, you can create your own characters (mine is fat with a huge afro and he dresses like a bum but he's great at long range shots).

I don't play many sports games.They're great and all but I'm more of a GTA devotee - I like shooting, I like driving, I like blowing stuff up.Still, the weekend after someone loaned me their copy of this game, I had to buy it, it was just too much fun, and even a year later continue to pop it in and play away.

Above da rim street ball
With all of the NBA basketball games on the market this one will always stand out, not because it gets "technical" with triangle offense and set plays, but break your ankle fakes, mindblowing alley-oops and nasty in your face dunks.
If you want a true street ball game minus the gravity limiting, boring old layups, short jumpers and three pointers NBA Street Vol. 2 is for you. I hear Vol. 3 is in production right now so I can only hope that the folks at EA will only get better when that one comes out. ... Read more

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Primal
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (28 March, 2003)
list price: $39.99 -- our price: $14.99
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Primal follows the story of Jen Tate, a modern woman who must face the demons of an immortal universe to discover her own supernatural origin. As Jen, players learn to unleash and control four different demon-fighting forms, each possessing unique skills and attributes, as they are immersed in a fantasy world joined inextricably with our own. This is not a world of goblins and barbarians, or any other such fantasy fare. Within the dark realms of Primal’s alternate universe, gamers find themselves involved in an intricate and realistic story--enhanced by several subplots and twists--that makes them question the fine line between fantasy and reality.

Primal is a story-driven game of exploration, combat, and puzzles, presented through the experiences of Jen and Lewis, a present-day human couple drawn into discord by eternal forces. While gameplay revolves around the events of the story, there are many personal revelations and surprises for the characters along the way. Essential to the game’s core is the unusual and evolving relationship between Primal’s two main playable characters, Jen and her companion Scree, a gargoyle. Players can switch between Jen and Scree at any time and will be required to assess and utilize each character’s strengths to succeed in various areas of the game.

Primal is set within a huge environment featuring four expansive realms surrounding a central hub. A dynamic loading system allows for uninterrupted gameplay between levels, and magical portals act as links and windows into other worlds. Additional technological achievements include seamless character morphing between Jen’s human and demon forms, extravagant particle effects, and environmental effects such as fog and mist. ... Read more

Features

• Switch between the two main playable characters at any time. But pick wisely. as each character has special advantages over the other.
• Dramatic combat system with devastating combos, finishing moves and stealth attacks.
• An intricate weave of plot and multiple sub-plots spans four different demon realms.
• A pioneering achievement in entertainment, exclusively for PlayStation 2.

Reviews (38)

You will enjoy this game
Play this game and beat it, you wont be dissappointed. At the time this cart came out, not many games were into plots or design or music, but this game excels in all of those. Yes it is a bit easy to defeat, but it is worth playing. The main characters have awesome voice overs and dialogue. The female protagonist is played by no other than Heidi Hudson Leick who played Callisto in Xena! If you enjoy Ghosthunter, you will enjoy this one.

An A for effort...but just barely above average
I was torn between giving this game 3 or 4 stars, but in the end I decided it earned a 4...if just barely.
This is a beautiful game, with some of the coolest graphics I've seen on the PS2, and I do mean cool. It's not just that they're well done (though they are), but the designers of this game created some really cool worlds to get lost in. I was very impressed by them. I've always been a sucker for the whole "4 elemental realms" thing, which so many games and stories have used, and this game pulls it off perhaps better than any other I have played.
The sound is also done very well, though just as a matter of personal preference, I don't really care for modern rock music when I'm playing a game that takes place in a fantasy realm, even if the main character is supposed to be from the present time. That's mainly just the combat music though...most of it is orchestrated and very well done. Voice acting is pretty good, especially Scree.
The story isn't the most original thing I've ever heard, but it is very good...definitely enough to keep your interest.
So far this game is going for a perfect score of 5, but unfortunately the designers really dropped the ball when it came to the gameplay, in my opinion. Most actions are pretty simple, and I have no complaints about. The ability to change between Jen and Scree is nice and adds a nice element of variety in figuring out how to use their seperate abilities to solve puzzles. The puzzles themselves ranged from simple to only slightly confusing, but were generally really well done and entertaining. So still, all is well.
But then there is the fighting...I loathed the combat system in this game, to the point that it almost ruined the game for me. I felt a feeling of dread whenever I saw enemies just because I hated the thought of having to endure combat. You'd think it would be fun controlling a chick with various demon forms/abilities, but unfortunately no. The combos were hard to pull off or even figure out, combat controls themselves were incredibly slow and un-responsive, and just all around...well, not fun. I think I would have enjoyed the game more with no fighting and just the puzzle solving. I mean, I love to fight, but the controls have to be there or it just isn't fun.
On a final note, I really missed jumping. I mean, I guess it's kind of realistic not being able to take big jumps, but that's just one of the things that make games fun. I mean it is a game, and not real life. It seems like she should have AT LEAST been able to jump while in demon form, I mean c'mon.
So that's my opinion. The controls (particularly combat) were really lacking, but the game did have some really interesting and fun puzzle solving, an interesting story, beautiful graphics, and absolutely awesome worlds to explore. Worth a runthrough. Lastly, there is pretty much no replay value. If you're interested, buy it cheap.

glitch galore
I was really having fun with this game.The graphics are pretty good and it kept me going, trying to figure out where to go and what to do.It gets sort of tedious after awhile having to go back and forth and fighting is sort of dull, but I did enjoy playing it.I started running into glitches once I got into the second world.I hade to restart once because for some reason I got stuck in some "nowhere zone" with no way out.Then right after I fight the boss and save, I go to the top of this tower where only the other character "scree" can get to.The only problem is, I cannot select him no matter what I do.So needless to say, I've come all this way for nothing so I am very disapointed indeed. ... Read more

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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)