Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 (Playstation 2) Review

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(More customer reviews)I never would have bought this game for myself.I can't decide if it was out of selfish or generous intent, but my 8 year old son bought this game for me for my birthday.I am so lucky.He and I are huge fans of x-games and good video games on any platform, but I had no interest in this title (prior to owning it).
I've been playing video games for over 20 years and even compensating for the state of technology at any given time, this may be, in my opinion, the all-time best game ever.
It is so much fun, so real-feeling...I always thought the "lines" (path a person chooses through the course) were a commentator's concept, but with this game you see them, feel them.
It is incredible.Makes me feel like I can actually do the tricks in real life.I hopped on my son's skateboard in the living room and nearly killed myself as a result.
Graphics, gameplay, sound, music, cohesiveness, variety and options, controls, concept, execution, this game has it all.
Hopefully some day I will be bored with this game and can go back and finish Warcraft 3 and Max Payne which I had recently bought and was playing on the PC before this.

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God of War 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)Like so many of us that have been counting down the days, I picked up my copy early upon its arrival at the store--and probably like a few of you, I was afraid there was simply no way that they could emulate the marvel of the original...oh how happy I am that my fears existed only in my head.

After 16 hours, I've completed the game so I'll tell you why I feel the sequel has just bested the original God of War.Obviously the first is the amazing storyline that not only picks up right where the first installment left off, but it develops the story a considerable amount with regard to the history of the gods (especially Zeus), the titans, and most excitingly, the past great war between both (I'll give nothing away but suffice it to say that the curious might want to grab a decent Greek Mythology handbook to look up alot of the names associated with the new faces).

The visuals are nothing but spellbinding, as we have come to expect no less considering our first experience with "the ghost of Sparta."The game designers have employed the elements of all the seasons in implementing the rich, colorful world through which Kratos must trek. An especial care to detail has been taken to ensure that no single part of the game stands out when compared to the others so that the entire God of War world seems an endless tapestry of rich colors and dark hues befitting our hero's purpose.Very simply every image, background, character, and enemy (the look of Cyclops, for example, is dramatically improved) is painstakingly detailed and beautifully produced on screen.

Only a small word about the musical score will be necessary.That the original God of War won Best Original Musical Score in 2005 isn't surprising...what will be surprising is if GOW2 fails to pick it up again later in the year.Beautiful vocals, percussion and strings strongly complement all the eye candy.But again, no surprises here...we simply expected it.

The gameplay is also much more fluid.For example, you don't have to wait for the slow climb up ladders anymore, you are now able to heave yourself up in quick jumps.Moreover, you are now able to use your swords to climb under cliffs (very cool by the way) making Kratos much more versatile.Some of the new "gadgets" include Icharus wings (earned later in the game) that allow Kratos to glide over longer distances, a device for slowing time, and [at least] 2 new "other" weapons besides your chain-swords (I had an option for three but only procured two in my first time through the game).

And finally, my personal favorite...the in-game movies.This is where the history of the titans and the titan/olympian war literally come into view.Saving just one early close-up shot of Kratos' face, every normal- and high-resolution movie looks fantastic.After unlocking and watching them following the game's completion, it will be evident to all that a great deal more effort went into the production of these little treasures compared to its predecessor with regard to both overall length and depth of storyline.

CONCLUSION:
Superb visuals, addicting gameplay and action, wonderful story, and compelling characters. Overall, my recommendation is this: if you're a God of War fan already, you've already bought it...if you like a good action game, you'll find none better (including the original), and if you're curious about all the hype, then rent it (my guess is, afterwards, you will have bought it within two days)...this one makes it hard for any to be disappointed.

5 out of 5--absolutely no doubt about it.

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God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been a big fan of hack and slash and the God of War series is on the top of the list. GOW3 was great but nothing too special overall for me. GoS on the other hand blew me away! It just amazes me how ReadyatDawn is able to produce such a game on the 5 year ols PSP engine. The game is beautiful and runs amazingly smooth with a lot of stuff going on. You just need to see for yourself. This game blows away CoO, which was my favorite PSP game until GoS arrived. I dare say this game looks better then most of the PS2 games out there and even better then some PS3 games! Its that great!

Aside from the awesome graphics, the gameplay and story is great and appropriate as a side adventure. The length, which was lacking on CoO is extended and will set you back around 10 hours. What else can I say but get this game NOW if you are remotely interested. You can thank me later.

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God of War: Ghost of Sparta is a single player action-adventure gamefor PlayStation Portable (PSP). The second game in the series to bedeveloped specifically for play on the PSP, Ghost of Spartais set after the events of the original PlayStation 2 game, revealingthe previously unknown struggles and history of Kratos as he challengesthe deities of Olympus, eventually taking the status and title ofgod for himself. The game features bigger bosses and more enemiesthan the previous PSP release, as well as new combat and weapons systems.

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God of War Review

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(More customer reviews)Do you remember that thrill when you played Devil May Cry for the first time?That experience that was familiar in some aspects but so different in a completely bad ass way?The opening moments of God of War exceed that thrill.In fact it brings to mind what comedian Dane Cook would call a BAMF.I'll let you do the math.

The opening moments are filled with creatures both small and large that you can effortlessly kill, the game subtly teaching you the mechanics.But all of that is just setup for a truly epic first boss fight against the Hydra that not only kicks the game into high gear, but also is better than practically any "end boss" fights of most games.With context sensitive button pushes, the game incorporates a cinematic experience into your fighting.By pushing buttons at the right time, you are dodging, climbing and killing each Hydra head thrown at you.It is intense and immensely satisfying.Never before have I felt this immersion in a video game.Instead of watching a cutscene of Kratos finishing a Hydra, YOU are doing it.You are swinging off its nose, jamming your blades into its eyes.It is awesome.

Graphically, the game excels.I have been constantly surprised recently with the graphic quality of PS2 games.God of War is almost seamless.The game moves from gameplay, to cutscene, to gameplay, level to level without a load screen.In fact, with the exception of the initial load, I don't remember ever seeing a load screen.It is beautiful to watch, gruesome to play and just fantastic.

Sound-wise, the game also is gold.It has a fully orchestrated soundtrack that fits perfectly with the Greek time period.In fact, the soundtrack is available for a free download if you buy the game and its definitely worth it to those who like this kind of music.The voice work is well done and the lip synching for once matches perfectly.

For all of the graphic prowess, there are some problems.The biggest of which is a kind of scanning problem.When the camera moves, sometimes the areas get...squiggly?...I don't how to explain it, but there's lines moving through the game because it can't handle it.There's also a little bit of slowdown when battles get hectic.Neither of these are major problems but it does detract from what really are wonderful graphics.

The camera also generally shows the best angle for the action.You can't control the camera, it's preset like Devil May Cry.There are a couple instances, however, where you can get sandwiched between two or more huge brutes and you can't see yourself because of the camera.It can be incredibly annoying when it happens but it is so rare that it isn't much of a complaint.

Finally, the game isn't too long.It's a 10-15 hour game depending on how well you play and what difficulty setting you choose.They actually had to cut the game down to get it done on time.You can check out the levels and monsters that were cut after finishing the game.Along with the shortness, there aren't many bosses.In fact, there's only three.But man, when they throw a boss at you, they really throw a boss at you.

Note of warning:This game is definitely rated M.The violence and gore is in your face as there are decapitations, breaking necks, wings ripped off, people cut in half, violence against women, etc.And there's nudity and sexual situations.Copious breast shots follow suit.

I can't recommend this game enough.If you are a fan of action games, this game redefines the stylish action Devil May Cry heralded back in the day.Playing as Kratos gives you the same bad ass feeling Dante did, only God of War ramps this up to the extremes.Play this game, you'll be glad you did.

UPDATE:I don't know if there's anyone out there who hasn't played this game yet, but if you haven't, why not?At 19.99, this game is a complete steal!There is a sequel on the way, coming out on the PS2 in early 2007.

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Unleash the power of the Gods and embark on a merciless quest as Kratos, an ex-Spartan warrior driven to destroy Ares, the God of War. Armed with lethal double chainblades, Kratos must carve through mythology's darkest creatures - including Medusa, Cyclops, the Hydra and more, while solving intricate puzzles in breathtaking environments. Driven by pure revenge, nothing can stop Kratos from achieving absolution.

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God Of War Collection Review

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(More customer reviews)When I converted from XBox to Playstation a few years back, God of War was one of the first games I bought that was exclusive to the PS2.I've always loved Greek mythology, so I suppose that may be part of the reason why I quickly fell in love with the tragic story of Kratos.After finishing GoW1, I eagerly awaited the release of God of War 2.It was truly amazing that the PS2 was capable of producing such beautiful graphics.The story was even better than the original, and it left me hanging for part three in this wonderful franchise.

I've been patiently waiting for God of War 3 to hit the shelves, so I was quite surprised when I found out that the original two titles in the series were being remastered in high-definition for play on the PS3.I got my copy home, opened it, and loaded it onto my PS3.I'll just tell you right now that ALL of the content from the first two games is on one Blu-ray disc, including all of the extra features from disc 2 of GoW2.

So, is this worth an upgrade????? The answer is a resounding YES!!!!If you are a fan of the series, then you owe it to yourself to get this title and enjoy all of the improvements that have been made to both games.First of all, they have both had an overhaul in the graphics department.While GoW1 still doesn't quite measure up to the latest PS3 graphics standards, it is a big improvement over the old PS2 version.The game now fills the screen on a widescreen TV, and there is a noticable difference in the details of the graphics.The sound has also been improved and adds to the overall enjoyment of playing back through one of the greatest games ever created.You will also notice that the rumble feature is present, and there is quite a nice trophy collection for each game.Some of the trophies are quite funny.For instance, in GoW1, you can earn a trophy by dying so many times that the game offers you the ability to move to an easier setting.It was fun dying over and over just to earn this trophy.It's been a long time since I played GoW1, but it was amazing how much of the game I could remember.

The storyline for both games is completely the same, but the improvement in the graphics and sound is well worth the cheap purchase price for both games.This set should keep you busy trying to earn all of the trophies while you wait to get you paws on GoW3 in March 2010.And just to make things a little better, the demo that was available at E3 for God of War 3 is now available to anyone who purchases this collection.And let me tell you, the demo will leave you waiting in anticipation for the arrival of what will surely be the best game of 2010.In my humble opinion, God of War is one of the most enjoyable game series I've ever played.OK, ok, before I close out, I'll come clean.It's just so much more enjoyable ramming your blade down the throat of a minotaur and watching the blood gush out in high definition.Or maybe grabbing one of the bad guys and pulling their body in half with a mighty torrent of HD blood going everywhere.Yes, it does bring a smile to one's face to relive such great gaming moments in the clarity that only HD can provide.Whether you are a longtime fan of the franchise as I am, or if you are new to the God of War trilogy, you MUST get this new collection.I guarantee that you will NOT be disappointed.

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A must-have for action/adventure fanson the PlayStation 3 platform, the God of War Collection featuresboth PlayStation 2 single player classics, God of War and Godof War II. Remastered in high definition and re-released for play onthe PS3 this collection allows both longtime fans of the series and thosecoming to it new to indulge in the addictive action and puzzle-solving funof taking on the gods ruling the world of ancient Greek mythology.

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