Rayman Origins - Full Review (PC, PS3, Vita, 3DS, Xbox 360 and Wii game)

I very rarely try out demos as I usually know what kind of game I will or won’t enjoy but this one threw me a little; I’d played the old Rayman games and I didn’t want the image spoiled which is very common with remakes of original classics. I played through that one level of the demo with my girlfriend and we were both so impressed we bought it there and then on Amazon with next day delivery so we could keep on playing. That weekend, we barely left...

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Shadow of the Colossus - Full Review and Trailer (PS2 and PS3 game)

It is hard to find words to describe this game as even if I listed off words like; immense, beautiful, majestic, vast or phrases like; heart wrenching, life changing, stunningly unique, enchantingly creative I’m afraid none of it comes close to how I feel about this game. Prior to Shadow of the Colossus there were no games that let the world speak for them, that allowed the camera to pan out across the vast spaces of open plains and mountains with...

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Zoo Tycoon 1 - Quick Review (PC game)

This game is Zoo tycoon the way it should have remained; good, simple fun. If you read my review of the latest Zoo Tycoon game for the Xbox consoles, found here, you'll know I hated it with a passion due to its lack of customization options. In this original game, that's one of the best features.Though everything may not be extensively detailed and with 3D interaction it’s still a fantastic and addictive game. This classic tycoon game is about...

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Dog's Life - Game Review (PS2 game)

I think it’s safe to say there’s no game quite like Dog’s Life . It’s such a weird and original game that takes a fairly common idea; play an animal, and somehow makes it great fun with surprisingly varied gameplay.  It admittedly consists of a lot of mini-games but they’re manageable in number, quite diverse and fun to play so I don’t mind them at all. The game itself is childish but fun and though aimed at young children I’m still enjoying...

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Maple Story - MMORPG Review (Online game)

Maple story is a much beloved free MMORPG that’s got a pretty cutesy, chibi feel about it whilst maintaining classic RPG gameplay, albeit in 2D. To begin with, it’s not a browser based game which is quite common of MMORPGs but I found the 5GB download to be a pretty steep commitment for a new player. The game features very in depth customization of your keyboard and mouse settings, which is the primary means of playing the game, so if you’re not...

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The Graveyard - Full Review (Free PC game)

The Graveyard is a 2008 indie type game that was developed with the intention of drawing an emotional response from the player and existing as living, breathing art. For me, it failed to do that. I was disappointed with the stark nature of the game and the inability to do anything other than walk down one, set path and sit on a bench. Whilst the game looks quite appealing in its minimalist black and white palette and sounds quite nice the sheer...

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