Xbox Game reviews

I don't have time to go through this list of games - but anyone done CSI?

Some mags give it 30% and others 70% ....
 
I just bought it for my Wife, but on PC. it's R300 cheaper (only R200) and is designed for a mouse in the first place. I wouldn't buy it on the 360.

It also frees up the 360 for me ;)
 
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Do you get a mouse for the Xbox?
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Nope. We dont need one. ;)

If you have time to scout around for CSI 2nd hand you can find it for under R280. Thats just in case you simply want the Achivements for the game. ;)
 
Dolby said:
Do you get a mouse for the Xbox?
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Yes you do, actually you dont get a special xbox mouse, but you do get an adapter to which you can plug in a keyboard and a mouse. For those of use, that prefers to play FPS with a mouse and keyboard, the way god intended.


Unfortunately, the link escapes me, but i am sure if you look on google you will find it
 
Check reviews on the actual device first. To date the keyboard/mouse combo simply emulates the joypad's controls which isnt really an advantage in games.
 
Halo 3 Overrated?

Halo 3

Been playing this for a couple of hours and I'm not that impressed.

Some of the things that bug me are:
1) Ridiculous voices and sounds of some monsters.
2) Can only carry two weapons. This is probably because it's more "realistic", but come-on you're fighting aliens.
3) Can't stick with favourite weapon, because you can't find ammo. So, you have to change weapons all the time without really knowing which weapon is the best.
4) Corny hallucinations scenes in the middle of the action.
5) Boring and frustrating when in the passenger seat of vehicle.
6) Be sure to save before you exit or you might have to replay a large part again.

This does not mean it's all bad, it still does a lot right, but since everyone is raving about it, I thought I'll highlight some negatives (in my opinion).

My rating: 7.5/10
 
So you havent rated the multiplayer as yet? Thats the other 2.5/10 for your review. ;)
 
Fair comment, but if I may:

2+3.) It's part of the Halo mechanic, you're not supposed to get too used to any one particular weapon, Master Chiefs "thing" is his ability to adapt to whatever dire situation, especially considering hes usually on his own in enemy territory. What you need to master is the "triangle" Guns,Grenades,Melee.

5.) You know you can get into any seat in the vehicle? It just depends where you stand where you approach the vehicle, stand by the driver and he'll get out and let you drive, likewise for the gunner. At no point are you forced to be the passenger.

Besides that I do agree, but also with Useless Halo is all about Multiplayer. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the Halo campaign, my only severe critism of it was the story. They made absolutely no effort for anyone who hadn't played 1 and 2.
 
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So you havent rated the multiplayer as yet? Thats the other 2.5/10 for your review.
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You're right, I haven't played it online yet and perhaps that is what makes all the difference.

2+3.) It's part of the Halo mechanic, you're not supposed to get too used to any one particular weapon, Master Chiefs "thing" is his ability to adapt to whatever dire situation, especially considering hes usually on his own in enemy territory. What you need to master is the "triangle" Guns,Grenades,Melee.
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Fair. Personnally I like to have the option to use any weapon at any time.

5.) You know you can get into any seat in the vehicle? It just depends where you stand where you approach the vehicle, stand by the driver and he'll get out and let you drive, likewise for the gunner. At no point are you forced to be the passenger.
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Once I did find out I could drive (after about 30 minutes or so) it became less frustrating, nevertheless...
 
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2

Bought GRAW2 secondhand at BT Games for R299.

:)I'm about 2/3 of the way through this game and I find it to be an excellent FPS. Everything is very realistic and if you like games such as CoD, you'll probably enjoy this also. Especially, if like me, you are tired of unrealistic, alien-fighting first-person shooters. At the start of (most) missions you can select the weapons you want to use, you can also select the team of soldiers that you command.

You can also play local split screen multi-player (including co-op), which is a big plus for me.

:(The controls take some getting used to. I've also read reviews that the single player campaign is a bit short. It's also a little limited in the variation of enemies.

My rating: 9/10
 
I, just want to finish Mass Effect and I'll post a review if no one else has.
 
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Mass Effect.

I have now finished the game. It was an epic ride!

I have never felt sad to sacrifice one of my characters in any other game before.
The thing is that during the last part of the game, they were not just mere game characters but they were squad members.
I knew their history. They had family and friends.
There was love, revenge and hatred, emotions that we all have.

Is this not what we are expecting from a great game? To be swept up and taken away to another world that is different and yet, so similar.
There are a lot of good games out there, but this is one of the GREAT games.

It has it's fault but when I play a game, I do it to escape.
This game helped me escape and took me to far away galaxies.

Score: 9.8

PS: No, I am not on any form of medication nor am I supposed to be on any form of medication, that I know of...
PPS: No, I dont do drugs either...
PPPS:Just play the game!
 
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Just to back you up kage.i havent played the game but just read xboX360's review of mass effect and they gave the game 10 out of 10!
Some of the things they said:
"The best sci-fi game ever,full stop"
"A game of such rare emotion that we became attached to our characters to the point of missing them now that its all over"

Heres some of their pros and cons:
Pros
Deep, involving story
Stunning visuals
Pure brilliance

Cons
no threesomes
An 'abridged' galaxy
Steep learning curve

So sounds like a special game.
 
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Just to back you up kage.i havent played the game but just read xboX360's review of mass effect and they gave the game 10 out of 10!
Some of the things they said:
"The best sci-fi game ever,full stop"
"A game of such rare emotion that we became attached to our characters to the point of missing them now that its all over"

Heres some of their pros and cons:
Pros
Deep, involving story
Stunning visuals
Pure brilliance

Cons
no threesomes
An 'abridged' galaxy
Steep learning curve

So sounds like a special game.
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Just to add to this drawn out discussion. I bought Mass Effect last month and I've got to agree its one of the best games I've ever played.
It was like reading a really good, can't put down, book.
I actually haven't enjoyed a game as much since the old PS1 days with Tomb Raider, Metal Gear, Syphon Filter, Final Fantasy VII etc (Every other game seems to be a straight up shooter these days).

To add to the cons list: Too damn short.

I'm looking forward to sequels.
 
99 nights was good. great graphics (i thought anyway) id give it 8.5/10
Naruto: Rise of the Ninja hehe im an anime llover so this was great in my opinion 9/10
Guitar Hero 3 all i can say is ow... 9/10
DOA 4 great fighting game better than virtua fighter 5 in my opinion 8/10
:p
 
@ Lacus

Are you looking at getting rid of Naruto. I'll give it a well deserved home especially after I been able to procure a few episodes of Naruto. :D
Let me know, pm me.
 
lol keep dreaming...but its quite cheap atm on take two R361 i only just got it i was borrowing it from my friend and then he got annoyed coz i wouldnt give it back...:p
 
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