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Reviews
Halo 2
Overall: Gameplay:
Graphics: Graphically, Halo 2 is unmatched on any console. The visuals here are mindblowing, and if you have a high-definition television, prepare to be awed. The level of detail present in the levels is incredible, and the FMVs are the best I've ever seen. Halo 2 sets a standard for console games graphically that will be hard to match.
Audio: The soundtrack is one of the better I've heard in a game for a while and is definitely a must buy for its own sake. I would even put it on par with Final Fantasy soundtracks if it was more varied musically, but that is a problem with a game that is an FPS, not an RPG. There's simply nowhere near the same amount of game time to make music for in Halo 2. Still, that is surely no discredit to the composers, who have done a stellar job. Sound effects are just as detailed as the graphics, even if they are not as noticeable. Altogether, the graphics and sound do a fine job of immersing the player in the Halo 2 experience.
Suggestions: MAKE HALO3 QUICK!
Overall Score: 10.0 / 10
All-Star Baseball 2003
Overall: This game isn''t for everyone, I think acclaim went for the realistic baseball game. I think it''s nice having a game where you can actually hit a line drive in to shallow left-center field w/o some guy diving 15 feet to catch the ball. The grahpics are terrific, I don''t what people are talking about. The thing that impressed me was the mascot ontop of the dugouts. They got real footage of the mascot dancing and the put it on the game. The grahpics on the players faces are also the best i''ve ever seen on faces in any game i''m yet to play.Gameplay: Rosters aren''t that accurate, CPU trades way too much, I hate Derek Jeter, fielders look silly when they throw, baserunning controls are bad, AI has lots of bugs...game is just not as fun or responsive as world series baseball
Graphics: The animation for the game needs to improve,like when a ball is hit and it is like 5 feet away from the shortstop but he still gets it or if it goes off the wall and the ball is rolling to center field but left fielder in left field gets it. Need to improve defense animation
Audio: the sound is the best feature of the game.very nice!it makes nice use of dolby digital 5.1 and it actually feels like watching a game on tv.
Suggestions: teh trading is really easy harden it up a bit.
Overall Score: 7.0 / 10
Grand Theft Auto: Double Pack
Overall: i played this game for about 3 and a half hours and i was extremely impressed by the graphics the playibility and mostly the controls.Gameplay: from what i have seen so far rockstar has done a perfect or arguably even a better job on capturing the true essence of the gta series.the navigation of menus are super easy and even those new to the series(and yes that means all 3 of u!!!) can pick up the game and start having a blast.all in all gameplay wise the game has exceeded my expectations in more ways then one.
Graphics: The graphics of the game was definetely xbox standard and the bump mapping and textures look excellent.
Audio: the ability to hear ur custom sound tracks is very cool and shows that rockstar is a unbiased developer and even the chatterbox station option is excellent.
Suggestions: please bring us gta4 right away dont make it a time exclusive to the pos2.
Overall Score: 10.0 / 10
MechAssault
Overall: This is my first mech game and to be honest it left me high and dry.it does somethings wonderfully but fails to deliver in certain noticable areas.Gameplay: the gameplay is rich and smooth but offers nothing new. after playing this game i did'nt feel like this game was groundbreaking or it did something that was'nt done before.it does appeal to hardcore mech fans but there is nothing for newcomers.
Graphics: the graphics and textures were mediocre to say the least and you would expect much better visuals from the big black box.while the frame rate was'nt a problem but this was'nt on par with other xbox games graphically.
Audio: the sound effects are nice but they dont truly immerse u into the game.they just pass and while they are not annoying sound effects in this game are nothing to rave avout!
Suggestions: try and improve the aiming a bit also instead of using old school simple sound effects take full adavantage of dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Overall Score: 8.0 / 10
WWE Raw 2
Overall: its the second installation of the infamous raw series.while it improvised in many areas it still disappoints in certain.Gameplay: the gameplay has been sped up but still not good enuff.in multiplayer matches u can just keep running and running for hours and not get a hold of ur opponent.i even noticed a few times when the controls were'nt responding.the CAW mode is the best part of the game and is certainly the most detailed in any other wrestling game in history.
Graphics: while this game does not have the best gameplay ever it's graphics certainly are the best ever for a wrestling game.the player models are fabulous.the ring has been improvised.players dont look like they have been molested before they walk.
Audio: while the in game sounds get repetitive the option to use your own song for your entrance is truly awesome.
Suggestions: make the season more story oriented and put commentators.
Overall Score: 9.0 / 10
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Island Thunder
Overall: i purchased xbox live the day it came out and was utterly disappointed with uc's choppy frame rates and camera problems.tried nba 2k3 did'nt like it either but when i popped in this game in my xbox i was played it straight for 4 and a half hours.the game is full of fun and is definetely the true heir to the almighty halo.Gameplay: the gameplay was lag free and the framerate was smooth so there were no problems at all.the controls were very responsive and there were no camera problems as well.the thrills and chills of an absolute classic fps were all there.no fps fan should miss out on this fragging heaven.
Graphics: the graphics were truly jaw dropping. each and every level i played in was realistic and the textures were very well done.
Audio: this game sounded really good on my surround sound and the sound effects immersed me in the game like halo did.
Suggestions: just throw in a few maps and modes like ctf and stuff and u have my 50 dollars!!!
Overall Score: 10.0 / 10
