Reviews
Nintendo Week is shrinking. Do you even care?
Each Monday, I look forward to dragging home from work, plopping into my favorite chair and switching on the Nintendo Channel to check out the week’s new promo videos. The routine’s not done until I’ve watched the latest installment of NINTENDO WEEK, the company’s magazine-style Nintendo news show. And, each week, there they are: Allison and Gary, the show’s super-upb...
Do the last five hours of Metroid: Other M redeem the first five? No.
By popular demand, I beat Metroid Other M this weekend. Did completing the game change my “meh” opinion? No. As rated in my original review, Metroid: Other M is an average game at best, made worse by limiting controls and a pathetic story. As a result, I believe Other M will go down as a top contender for “weakest Metroid ever.” That said, I did learn some things from ̶...
You don’t need to finish a game to write a review about it
I don’t think it’s necessary for a game reviewer to finish a game before writing a review about it. If a food critic started eating a meal and it was obviously terrible after a few bites, would you still expect them to finish the entire meal? No, they can obviously give a proper review based on the exposure they had up until the point where they decided “this is how I feel about ...
Mixed results: Infendo reviews Metroid Other M
Metroid: Other M is easily one of the most anticipated games of the year, but does it live up to the hype? In this critic’s opinion, no. Although a beautiful looking game and at times rewarding, it’s the other stuff that makes Other M a top contender for “weakest Metroid ever.” Primary among them: the developer seems to have been more concerned with making a movie rather th...
Review: Tournament of Legends
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z40wtJC14To[/youtube] Since fighting games usually lack the depth a good adventure game like Zelda has, it’s the amount of immersion that lets you have fun. The ability for gamers to start playing and not have to worry about the controls or get distracted by the visuals is the key to a great fighting game. Does Tournament of Legends deliver that kind o...
Wonderful WiiWare: Cave Story [Review]
Sometimes it seems WiiWare is the ultimate showcase of “hit or miss” titles, with offerings ranging from the wildly pointless and stupid, to amazingly inspired and engaging. I’m proud to say that the Cave Story is the latter, and by far one of the most complete and satisfying WiiWare titles to date. Those familiar with indie gaming on the PC might remember Cave Story as Doukuts...
Super Mario Galaxy 2 isn’t as awesome as an all-new Mario, but it’s still an awesome game
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yat9LvFtixs[/youtube] When I fire up a new Mario game, I expect to be wowed by an entirely new experience. Which is why it’s difficult for me to recommend Super Mario Galaxy 2 to anyone seeking all-new digs. I’ve played it. Still haven’t beat it. But I think it’s best described as the most creative expansion pack ever released as a st...
Early high praise alert! Super Mario Galaxy 2
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71z267y-Qro[/youtube] Via Metacritic: Edge Magazine (100%): “Marvel at the pieces, but appreciate the whole. This isn’t a game that redefines the genre: this is one that rolls it up and locks it away.” Game Informer (93%): “Super Mario Galaxy 2 throws something new at you nearly every single level – and with over 240 stars to co...
Infendo Review: Dementium 2
Do you like Horror games? How about Psychological thrillers that deal with deep inner demons? Now what if there was a touch of first person perspective with some guns and melee weapons? Sound like something you would be interested in?
Review: WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase, Essential Companion to the DS Counterpart
First, a disclaimer: before playing WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase, I had never played a WarioWare game before in my life. However, I have to say that my first experience with this franchise was definately a positive one.
Review – Monster Hunter 3 demo
I picked up the entirely free demo disc from GameStop this week for Monster Hunter 3 (or Tri, not sure what I’m supposed to call it). While I applaud this type of marketing, I think they missed a good opportunity to convince me to buy the game. Based on what I’ve read or seen, this game had me very excited. The disc comes with a fold-out control guide, which is fine, but doesn...
DSi XL: A conditional two thumbs up
If you’re a heavy DS user, don’t particularly care for portability, and don’t mind reselling outdated gadgets to subsidize new purchases, the Nintendo DSi XL is for you. For everyone else, it’s a pass. Except for maybe anyone who has yet to buy a DS.