Play time: 6 hours
Progress: Main character – Lv. 25, Area – Sinner’s Isle
Well, to preface this review, I have to say that I don’t like Final Fantasy games. I think that they’re too slow with their really turn-basedness, even XII, which tries to be sort of real time. But, I did enjoy FFCC on the GameCube quite a bit. It had beautiful graphics, awesome music, the cutest Moogles ever, and a realtime battle system. Luckily for me, so does Ring of Fates (RoF).
Hours played: ~ 3-4 hours
I’m going to start off this review with a disclaimer which is that I absolutely adored the Mega Man Battle Network (MMBN) series on the GBA. This, of course, is going to have much bearing on my review of the new StarForce (SF) games, because they are the spiritual successors to the Battle Network games.
The games essentially operate in the exact same way as the MMBN. You control a human who has a virtual counterpart (Mega Man-style) and you fight viruses in computers while collecting battle chips. There are many spins on the classic formula, though, that both enhance and hinder the gameplay as a whole.
Ahh… sorry this is late… been a little busy lately.
Mario Strikers Charged (Wii)
Mario Strikers Charged lets you use the Wii controller to shoot, tackle, score and save.
Picross DS (DS)
Use puzzle-solving skills and creativity to earn your picture reward.
Pet Alien (DS)
Pet Alien is based on the CGI animated TV series of the same name, in which a group of aliens try to help a young boy they’ve taken up residence with.
Chameleon: To Dye For! (DS)
(delayed from last week)
Chameleon: To Dye For! is a puzzle game for the Nintendo DS and features several playable characters each with their own special powers.
Drake and Josh: Talent Showdown (DS)
Help Drake and Josh win a talent show by perfecting their skills and evading sabotage.
Bratz Ponyz (DS)
Bratz Ponyz graces the DS, as you arrive on the Ponyz archipelago to participate in the prestigious Ponyz Town beauty pageant.
Glory Days 2 (DS)
The sequel to the GBA’s award-winning Glory Days promises even more intense action than the first, as well as up to eight-way wireless multiplayer options.
Spelling Challenges and More! (DS)
Take the spelling challenge to spell over 25,000 words in 100 difficulty levels.
(Game descriptions and release dates courtesy GameSpot)
Escape from Bug Island (Wii)
Known as Necro-Nesia in Japan, Escape from Bug Island is a new game for the Nintendo Wii.
Alien Syndrome (Wii)
Alien Syndrome is a fast-paced action-RPG set in a sci-fi universe, in which you can battle aliens and specialize your character with various skills.
Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter’s Battle (DS)
Koei’s action-combat series comes to the DS system.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game (DS)
A card battle game starring the characters from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
Chameleon: To Dye For! (DS)
(releases July 27,2007)
Chameleon: To Dye For! is a puzzle game for the Nintendo DS and features several playable characters each with their own special powers.
Ultimate Puzzle Games: Sudoku Edition (DS)
A huge collection of Sudoku puzzle games.
(Game descriptions and release dates courtesy GameSpot)
Spelling Challenges and More! (DS)
Take the spelling challenge to spell over 25,000 words in 100 difficulty levels.
Deal or No Deal (GBA)
(releases July 18)
Based on the popular TV game show, Deal or No Deal lets you play as either the contestant or the Banker, and also offers a variety of minigames.
(Game descriptions and release dates courtesy GameSpot)
Nintendo’s conference this year seemed to be laden with stats (now that Nintendo’s owning in all of them), but there were a few unexpected revelations that presented themselves today that made this E3 special. With three new Wii peripherals, and a bunch of solidified release dates, Nintendo did not disappoint their loyal fans.
I know its probably futile to post Chicken Shoot again… but there aren’t many games coming out this week (game publishers need a break too). Here’s some good news – the Wii edition of Chicken Shoot actually did come out.
Chicken Shoot (DS)
(delayed from last week…)
This humorous shooter sees players visiting locations all over the world to hunt poultry.
Vegas Casino High 5! (DS)
(delayed again from last week)
Vegas Casino High 5! features 5 casino games in one pack including Texas Hold’em, Blackjack, Roulette, Slots, and Big-6 Money Wheel.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (GBA)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix lets players explore key locations in Hogwarts, matching the film in visual style.
Taito Legends 2 (PC)
Taito Legends 2 contains 40 titles including Darius Gaiden, Puzzle Bobble 2, Space Invaders DX, Elevator Action Returns, Rastan 2, Qix and many others.
(Game descriptions and release dates courtesy GameSpot)