LTM360
06-20-2004, 09:36 AM
Far Cry: Instincts - "How Was It? Something tragic must have happened on the way from PC to Xbox, because at its core, Instincts is rotting: Sluggish play, cardboard cutout vegetation (the game doesn't look nearly as good as the screenshots would indicate), and dim-witted enemy A.I. make this island anything but gaming paradise. Ubisoft, give this one some immediate attention."
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DRIV3R Review: Scores
8.5: "The fact that DRIV3R is such a frustration-free game ultimately makes it a short-lived one--the story's over quickly, and there's little incentive to play for much longer. Even so, this is the first game to successfully mix death-on-the-freeway antics with a plot you might actually care about, and it's worth a shot for that alone."
7.5: "DRIV3R is solid, and as [8.5] said, it's certainly better than previous GTA-inspired efforts. It works mostly because of its great driving--each car handles beautifully, and the impressive physics engine makes accidental crashes worth the insurance hit. The on-foot missions aren't as hot, although it doesn't take too long to get the hang of the stiff control style."
6.5: "The Grand Theft Auto connection has already been made, but here's the vital Cliffs Notes version: DRIV3R has way better graphics but fewer missions, a fraction of the replay value, and probably even more bugs. The cities are meticulously, amazingly crafted, but you won't even visit huge chunks of them, unless you're in Take a Ride mode, and then, as [7.5] noted, there's not too much to do but marvel at the scenery."
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NCAA Football 2005 (Game of the Month) Scores:
9.0: "Yep, NCAA splits the uprights with premiere pigskin play that's worthy of any armchair QB's attention."
9.5: "...inching ever closer to perfection, EA Sports made a great game better..."
9.0: "When asked to identify my favorite game ever, I have a quick answer: "Whatever the latest edition of NCAA Football is." It's still true for 2005..."
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DRIV3R Review: Scores
8.5: "The fact that DRIV3R is such a frustration-free game ultimately makes it a short-lived one--the story's over quickly, and there's little incentive to play for much longer. Even so, this is the first game to successfully mix death-on-the-freeway antics with a plot you might actually care about, and it's worth a shot for that alone."
7.5: "DRIV3R is solid, and as [8.5] said, it's certainly better than previous GTA-inspired efforts. It works mostly because of its great driving--each car handles beautifully, and the impressive physics engine makes accidental crashes worth the insurance hit. The on-foot missions aren't as hot, although it doesn't take too long to get the hang of the stiff control style."
6.5: "The Grand Theft Auto connection has already been made, but here's the vital Cliffs Notes version: DRIV3R has way better graphics but fewer missions, a fraction of the replay value, and probably even more bugs. The cities are meticulously, amazingly crafted, but you won't even visit huge chunks of them, unless you're in Take a Ride mode, and then, as [7.5] noted, there's not too much to do but marvel at the scenery."
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NCAA Football 2005 (Game of the Month) Scores:
9.0: "Yep, NCAA splits the uprights with premiere pigskin play that's worthy of any armchair QB's attention."
9.5: "...inching ever closer to perfection, EA Sports made a great game better..."
9.0: "When asked to identify my favorite game ever, I have a quick answer: "Whatever the latest edition of NCAA Football is." It's still true for 2005..."