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MEMBER PROFILE FOR Manhunter
Total Reviews: 8
Average Overall Score Given: 8.62500 / 10
Total Forum Posts: 0
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Incredibles, The
Overall: For a kids game this is a lot of fun. Was playing it with my nephew after seeing the film and it is killer. No, you will not find the gore of the Suffering or Manhunt, nor the intricacy and storytelling of Fable or KOTOR, but as far as Super Mario Bros.- type gameplay goes, this one is great. With each level you get to become a different member of the Incredibles family. If you have kids or if you liked the film, buy this!
Gameplay: Basically you run, jump and fight your way through the levels, much as the characters did in the movie. As Mr. Incredible you break things, jump huge distances, and smash the ground so hard that enemies go flying. Mrs. Incredible has stretched out limbs to help her flip or swing about, and Dash runs at like 200 mph through city streets (my favorite part). Controls are easy to learn, although Frozone will give you some instructions early on. The game is clearly superior to that piece of crap adaptation, Finding Nemo.
Graphics: Beautiful visuals, very similar to the look of the film. Fight your way through cities and lush jungles. No, this game does not look as good as Splinter Cell, but this is a whole different genre. When measured against other kids games it is pretty good.
Audio: This has hands down some of the best sound design of any game I have played. The music, the effects, the dialogue all work to perfection. Best of all the sound is unobtrusive -- once you are into the story and gameplay you feel like you are in the Incredibles universe.
Suggestions: More Dash levels next time. And how about a Frozone level???
Overall Score: 10.0 / 10
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TimeSplitters 2
Overall: This game could have been so good, instead it is a really lame game with too many flaws. First, not enough checkpoints. If you die, it sends you way back, so it's not even worth it. Gets repetitive when you have to redo half the level. Second, give us more ammo! My friend and I played co-op and kept running out of ammo halfway through the levels. Third, give us more health. We played on difficult and it got hard to stay alive with only one or two health packets in the whole level.
Gameplay: Similar to Halo, with a great co-op story mode (more games need this). The problem is that the story barely ties together, the difficulty is too hard (see above) and the "easy" difficultly is too easy. This game introduced duel-wielding long before Halo 2. Unfortunately the game is nauseating due to linear movement and annoying sound effects.
Graphics: Visuals aren't that good, but what do you expect in a cheap knock-off like this? If the gameplay was better, this would still be a decent game. The visuals are adequate.
Audio: The worst part of the game. Just try running through the Tokyo level with the alarm blaring non-stop and try not to vomit. The alarms are the worst aspect of the sound, but the cheap Halo-wannabe music and the bad sound effects are also lame. TimeSplitters 3 better have better sound, more checkpoints, more health, and more ammo. This could have been a cool game if they fixed all of those things. And a better story of course.
Suggestions: Get rid of that annoying alarm sound. Made me sick to my stomach after five minutes of that stuff.
Overall Score: 6.0 / 10
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Halo 2
Overall: Judged by normal standards, this is one of the top five games on the Xbox. In fact it is one of the top five FPS games ever made. But because this is Halo 2 it has an incredible standard to meet. Does it meet it? Well, yes and no. Yes this is a fun game with lots of alien-shooting action. But I do not think the improvements were radical enough to justify four years of work. Bungie could have tweaked the game engine of the original Halo, designed a few new levels and enemies, and come out with this game two years ago. Still, this is a monster release.
Gameplay: Same as the original but with key improvements. Duel wielding is the best addition, Warthog is easier to drive, the maps are less repetitive, more vehicles to drive. Good story but not as good as the one in the first movie. Ending was vague and disappointing. What happened??? Still, fun to shoot up our old enemies such as the Flood and the Covenant.
Graphics: If you are wondering why this game took so long, this is it. The graphics are much improved, with better textures and even more amazing settings. This game is nice to look at.
Audio: This is the worst aspect of the game, in my opinion. The aliens do not make the funny noises they made in the first game (they seem quiet this time around) and the assault rifle doesn't have that satisfying reload sound. I miss the old assault rifle, to be honest. Also, sometimes the sounds seemed muffled or muted. The voices aren't as good (Master Chief especially) and the cinematics have weak sounds. Some sound effects seem to be missing, so this does not sound nearly as good as the original did.
Suggestions: Hire better sound effects people, give us more levels, make the story have a true three act structure. I felt like this one did not have a good ending like the first game did.
Overall Score: 10.0 / 10
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Fable
Overall: This was my first RPG, but I found it an amazing and immersive game. I love fantasy and this puts you right into a magical kingdom of trolls, evil fairies, werewolves and magicians. I loved the quests, the weapons, the wide variety of magic spells. And the music by Danny Elfman is just amazing. I have already conquered the game -- just wish it had more quests, like twice as many as it already has.
Gameplay: You start as a young lad and grow into an adult (I was 62 when the game ended). You get married, you have sex, you build experience and become stronger, you buy houses and engage in many many battles with creatures and bandits. It is amazing to see your fighting skills improve. Creatures that were really hard to kill at first are taken out with one or two swipes by the end.
Graphics: Simply beautiful. Run through dark forests, bustling villages, past sparkling rivers, or along ancient cliffs. This game looks great and really takes you away from the real world. This helped me recover from the reelection of George W. Bush, which had me depressed for a few weeks there. The colors and textures in the game are awesome.
Audio: Any discussion of the sound must begin and end with the music. This has some of the best original music of any game out there. I was not surprised to learn that the theme was written by Danny Elfman. This music would fit perfectly into a fantasy film. The voice-acting is also top notch, as are the environmental sounds and battle noises. Crank this game up on your surround system and enjoy the world of Fable!
Suggestions: You have already built a great world with cool quests. I think you simply need to build onto it and make the game longer. First, slow down how fast the character ages. I'd rather end the game as a thirty- year-old rather than a 60-year-old. Double or triple the number of optional quests. Also, give us more stuff to do with our money. I had quite a chunk of change on hand at the end, but nothing to spend it on since I already had the best weapons.
Overall Score: 10.0 / 10
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Silent Scope Complete
Overall: Total crap. Could have been a great game, because I love playing this in the arcade. But the game has SERIOUS bugs. I purchased the Pelican Light Rifle specifically for this game, and guess what? It barely works. You have to increase the brightness to a ridiculous level on your TV for the rifle to even work, and even then you have to be within 10 feet of the TV. This is not a problem with the light rifle, which works great with House of the Dead III. It is a problem with this game. They need to recall this game, fix the problem, and then release it.
Gameplay: Tried playing the game with a normal controller, and it just isn't the same. It takes too long to pan across the screen, and it is very difficult to isolate distant targets. Don't even try the speed runs, because you barely have time to pan across the screen. Would have been a great game if it was programmed better to deal with the light rifle.
Graphics: Visuals are good but not great. Still, what do you expect in a sniper rifle game? The graphics are acceptable. Compatibility with the light rifle is my main beef.
Audio: Sounds are imported right from the arcade, which means they are designed to compete in a loud arcade parlor. When you are at home by yourself, they sound too over the top. Same problem afflicts House of the Dead. I wish they had gone in and adjusted the sound to give it a less carnival atmosphere.
Suggestions: Figure out why the light rifle works so poorly with your game. Talk to the people who designed House of the Dead III for Xbox, because they already figured out this issue. Re-release this game once you have solved the light gun sensitivity problem.
Overall Score: 4.0 / 10
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Medal of Honor: Rising Sun
Overall: After conquering The Suffering, I wanted a change of pace. Rising Sun, with its realistic gameplay and far-flung locations, provided just what I needed. This is a beautiful WWII game with truly spectacular locations. Anyone who does not enjoy blowing up the bridge on the river Kwai or riding through the nighttime jungles of the Philippines simply does not have a clue. This game has two key flaws: the bonus requirements are almost impossible to meet, and there aren't enough levels. But if you judge this on gameplay and visuals and sound alone, this is a top notch FPS.
Gameplay: You run and gun your way through Asia and the South Pacific, killing Japs, shooting down planes, sinking ships, and blowing up bridges. We all know the formula. What sets this apart is the Medal of Honor attention to realism and detail. You feel like you are really in the Pacific theater during WWII. As I said, the two big problems are the extreme difficulty of achieving medals (you have to get like 80% accuracy on every level without getting hit more than 100 times) and the limited number of levels. The game ends with a cliffhanger, so they'd better have a sequel in store. How about Medal of Honor: Hiroshima?
Graphics: Visuals are excellent from start to finish. I especially loved the jungles and the riverboat ride through the Philippines. The game has great atmosphere, and it was a lot of fun to be transported out of my living room and into this turbulent war zone.
Audio: The sound is great! I love games that actually utilize 5.1 surround sound. Totally immerses you in the environment. Every game should pay this much attention to sound.
Suggestions: The game should have been longer. Plus: When are you guys going to deliver a Vietnam game?
Overall Score: 9.0 / 10
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Suffering, The
Overall: The best horror game I've ever played. I don't scare easily, but this game had me trembling. Just conquered it and WOW, this is truly what gaming is all about. The game excels in every aspect, from the concept and story up through the technical details. Highly recommended for gore/horror/shoot-em- up fans.
Gameplay: You are Torque, a badass death row inmate who may (or may not) be wrongly convicted. He's African American, which is somewhat original for these sorts of games. You fight your way through this Alcatraz-type island overrun by horrific monsters. Pretty standard third-person controls, with an FPS option thrown in. Very easy to aim, lots of kick !&%$@#* weapons. The game has intense flashbacks and Max Payne-type psychological mind warps to keep you involved in Torque's story. Not only is he trying to escape this island, he's also trying to figure out if he killed his family.
Graphics: Some of the best visuals I've ever seen in a third person shooter, although Manhunt is close. Very gory, very violent. I loved walking through the dark tunnels, the island cemetary, the abandoned quarry, the "D block showers". Felt like I was really there. The monsters are very frightening. I guess they were designed by Stan Winstons studios. There's nothing freakier than having a Mainliner hop on your chest and stick a hypo in your neck. Man, this game is sick.
Audio: Great sound. Midway and Surreal have done an outstanding job with this game. Each creature has its own creepy sound. Great voice acting for the AI characters. The sparse soundtrack sets the mood, and the sudden loud sounds scare the hell out of you!
Suggestions: The ending could have had a little more closure, regarding the characters you meet along the way. I'm really hoping for a sequel: "The Suffering 2: Return to Carnate Island". Great job!
Overall Score: 10.0 / 10
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Manhunt
Overall: Truly fantastic, demented snuff film game. You are a death row inmate sent out to kill a bunch of Insane Clown Posse-type gang members, with stealth as your number one weapon. The killings are brutal. I love it.
Gameplay: Kind of a mix between GTA and Splinter Cell. Creep around through the shadows, keep quiet, sneak up on the bad guys, and then "snuff 'em out!" The controls are pretty easy -- the most important part is to learn how to build up for the more shocking killings. Great cat-and-mouse between you and the a--holes you are trying to kill. Fantastic job with the enemy AI.
Graphics: Very nice shadows, truly grimy settings, and the gore....it's really wild. Rockstar delivers the goods for us more mature gamers. This is a game that should never be ported to GameCube. Very nice touch with the video static & surveillance camera effects.
Audio: Two words: "Brian Cox". This is the actor who provides the voice for the snuff film director who tells you what to do. A perfect choice! You may remember him as the original Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter in the movie "Manhunter". I'm a big fan of his work, and here he delivers the goods with glee. The sounds throughout the game are creepy and effective. Things are usually very silent, so when you hit a shopping cart or accidentally cause a noise, it startles you -- and the bad guys.
Suggestions: Sequels sequels sequels. Also, allow us to replay the snuff killings, maybe from different angles. The training instructions should linger a bit longer...I sometimes had trouble reading them before they disappeared.
Overall Score: 10.0 / 10
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