PC Gaming News And Reviews http://reviewoutpost.com 47 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:01 MDT Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:33:51 MDT Copyright 1945 - 2023, ReviewOutpost Space Siege - Boomtown 7.0 "To some extent that is justifiable, as the game certainly doesn't approach the lofty peaks of the Diablo series or even measure up to its own forebears. Yet it does possess some intangible quality that kept me playing to the finish, despite the minus points I've raised." S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Eurogamer 7.0 "Between the improved weapon modification and the more living Zone, a certain strand of Stalker fan will find much here to applaud, and those who've never actually played the earlier game at all will still be enchanted by the unique atmosphere of the place... but would be recommended going there first, perhaps with the Oblivion Lost mod attached." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-09/03-000014 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:14 MDT Space Siege - ActionTrip 5.8 "What the developers tried to do is wrap Dungeon Siege into a sci-fi package resembling Mass Effect and have failed miserably at it. While it certainly lacks the depth and epic atmosphere of Mass Effect and similar top releases, it also doesn't live up to the rich content and immersive settings of the Dungeon Siege games. This is the first time we are honestly disappointed with the folks at GPG." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/28-000014 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT Space Siege - GameSpot 5.0 "It's a shame Space Siege went in the direction it did. Gas Powered Games should be given credit for trying to infuse a genre typically defined by hacking and slashing with important moral decisions and branching gameplay paths, but ultimately failed in the final execution. It was a good idea, but it takes more than a good idea to make a good game. " http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/27-000014 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT Legend: Hand of God - PC IGN 6.0 "Legend: Hand of God isn't a totally awful game, but that said, it isn't much fun. Multiplayer would help, but it's still a pretty paint-by-numbers action RPG in a world where the Diablo series is still on top. For $39.99, something this generic just doesn't seem that compelling." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/26-000014 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT Sims 2 Apartment Life, The - Electronic Arts http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/26-000010 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:10 MDT Space Siege - Eurogamer 5.0 "While riddled with design disasters, Too Human seems like an action-RPG holy grail by comparison to this startling mess. Better yet, play Shadowgrounds: Survivor instead of the both of 'em." Space Siege - Jolt.co.uk 7.3 "For the most part it’s an enjoyable if unremarkable shooter, where satisfying gunplay and alien carnage struggle to overcome a shallow plot and quirky controls. Overall it’s not a bad buy if you’re hard up for entertainment at them moment, especially if you intend to give the co-operative multiplayer a go." The Sims 2 Apartment Life - GameZone 7.2 "As expansions go, Apartment Life adds some nice variety to the series. It does not add anything new in terms of the graphics engine but does bring in some nicer elements to the gameplay. The sound changes little." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/25-000014 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT XIII Century: Death or Glory - PC IGN 7.2 "But if you can get past the fact that the campaign here is really just a series of unconnected battles, the great AI and combat system means there's a tremendous amount of fun to be had in fighting some of the lesser-known conflicts." Legend: Hand of God - GameZone 6.0 "L:HoG has promise, but there’s nothing new to see or do here. This is a hard title to recommend to veterans of the genre, unless you don’t mind retreading the same gaming territory, dealing with occasional bugs and a camera that’s a bit too restrictive, as well as spotty voice acting. This is one dragon you don’t need to slay. " http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/21-000014 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT Legend: Hand of God - GameSpot 4.5 "Despite the above litany of complaints, Legend isn't so much an awful game as it is a dreary, cheerless one designed with a paint-by-numbers sense of artistry. Some action RPG fans may find it a reasonable way of passing the time, although more discerning players will quickly grow tired of its lack of imagination." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/20-000014 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT Devil May Cry 4 - ActionTrip 8.1 "The gameplay is addictive, leaving plenty of room for experimenting with tons of cool moves and fighting styles. There's even some replay value here, seeing as you can always return and complete the game using a different difficulty mode and revisit secret missions you weren't able to finish first time around." Space Siege - 1Up 5.0 "If all you require from a game like this is to click on monsters until they're dead, then Space Siege is made for you. It's like a baloney sandwich that way -- it gets the job done. But Gas Powered Games can do a lot better. If anything, they've been guilty of overachieving -- trying to cram too much into games like Supreme Commander." Space Siege - GameSpy 6.8 "Space Siege is a game that had a lot of potential, but it feels like it was never fleshed out beyond the very basics. It lacks depth, offers minimal incentive to continue playing past the first hour or two, and doesn't do anything with its online offerings that could convince you to neglect the countless other games that offer far richer multiplayer experiences." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/15-000014 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT Space Siege - PC IGN 6.4 "As an action game, Space Siege works, but just barely. The combat looks bright and colorful on the surface and there is no shortage of menacing enemies and massive explosions, but the AI doesn't provide any real tactical challenge, the layout of the levels and missions is remarkably linear, and the range of abilities and weapons is too limited." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/13-000014 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT Beijing 2008 - GameSpot 3.0 "Even if you're chomping at the bit to compete in these seldom-seen sports, you should still avoid this game. There is not one event that offers a genuinely fun, rewarding experience. Beijing 2008 is horrendous regardless of how many people you're playing with or what event you're trying to win." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/12-000014 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT Space Siege - Gas Powered Games http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/12-000010 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:10 MDT Beijing 2008 - Jolt.co.uk 5.8 "Beijing 2008 does an okay job of the whole Olympic experience, but it’s not nearly as enjoyable a game as it ought to be. It’s as though no effort has gone into the gameplay beyond what merely works, and little thought has been given into making either the main single player or multiplayer modes fun or worth pursuing." Beijing 2008 - PC IGN 5.6 "They scored big here with the authentic presentation and the great selection of events but then they married it to a series of mini-games with such poorly designed controls that favor luck and calloused fingers over skill and insight. Video games based on the Olympics always seem to rely more on the visibility of the actual games than about delivering inventive gameplay and Beijing 2008 is sadly no exception." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/11-000014 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT Beijing 2008 - Worthplaying 5.0 "The tedious button-mashing might be fun when watching your friends make amusing faces while pounding their way to the finish line, but any extended time would be better invested in watching the actual games themselves. See you in four years, Summer Olympics. I'm sure little will have changed." http://reviewoutpost.com/viewnews.goo?/news/2008-08/07-000014 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:14 MDT