Archive for the ‘Warren Reviews’ Category


WR: Halo: Reach (Xbox 360)

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010


Developer: Bungie Software
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Players: 1-4 (2-16 online)
Console: Xbox 360
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Hours Played: 25
Progress: Completed the campaign

Read a Second Opinion review for Halo Reach here

One wonders if Bungie, the developers of the Halo series, ever expected their first incarnation of Halo to become the phenomenon it is today. Regardless, the series has become one of the most important FPS games in the industry and having explored the adventures of the Spartan known as Master Chief, Bungie is ending the series by going back to the origins of the conflict between mankind and the Covenant by taking us to Reach, the birthplace of the Spartan project. A monumental title as Bungie has made it clear they’ll explore new franchises while handing over the reigns to the Halo series to Microsoft. While the last two titles in the series, Halo 3 and Halo ODST respectively, disappointed somewhat, Halo 3 with its multiplayer and ODST in the single player campaign, there is significant pressure on Bungie to go out with a bang and give players everything they liked about the franchise in one last game, read on to see if they succeeded….

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WR: Split/Second (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Developer: Black Rock Studio
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios
Genre: Racing
Players: 1-2, (1-8 online)
Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+)
Hours Played: 20
Progress: Finished season championship in 1st place

Disney Interactive and Black Rock Studio team up once again to give us another original take on the racing genre. Split/Second combines the framework of a traditional arcade racer with a gameplay mechanic that allows you to trigger explosions within the track that can take down opponents and open route changes. High speeds, realistic graphics, an epic score and earth shattering explosions promise an intense racing experience.  Read on to see if this promise holds true…

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WR: Alan Wake (Xbox 360, PC)

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Developer: Remedy
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Genre: Action/Horror
Players: 1
Console: Xbox 360, PC
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Hours played: 12
Progress: Completed game on Normal

Finnish developer Remedy, best known for the Max Payne games has blessed gamers with a thought-provoking suspenseful thriller, set in a beautifully crafted world. Drenched in darkness, you are the light.  Moved forward by a well-written narrative we are taken into the world of author Alan Wake. An original, great-looking and sounding game, read on to see why this one should definitely be on your list of games to check out…

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WR: Pokemon Battle Revolution (Wii)

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Developer: Genius Sonority
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: RPG
Players: 1-2
Console: Wii
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Hours Played: 6
Progress: Cleared all Colosseums once

Well, I’ve probably already lost all my credibility by reviewing a Pokemon game, but because of the bad TV show, people who play Pokemon games are branded as immature children.  What most people don’t understand is that the main Pokemon games are actually well-crafted RPGs.  However, does this peripheral installment in the best selling RPG series of all time live up to the standard set before it?

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WR: Heavy Rain (PS3)

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Developer: Quantic Dream
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Adventure
Players: 1
Console: PS3
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Hours Played: 12
Progress: Completed all chapters and successfully finished game

People familiar with French developer Quantic Dream’s Xbox and PS2 title: Indigo Prophecy, will have a good idea of what to expect from their latest release and PS3 exclusive, Heavy Rain. For everyone else, this title is best described as an interactive movie, combining gameplay elements from adventure games, PC point-and-click titles and even The Sims. The story, which is the focal point of the game, is incredibly engrossing and makes this title, with its thriller-esque plot, one of the more sophisticated experiences available on consoles today. It’s not for everyone however and has some nagging gameplay issues that dilute the experience, so read on to find out what it all comes down to in the end…

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WR: Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360, PC)

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Developer: BioWare
Publisher: EA
Genre: RPG
Players: 1
Console: Xbox 360, PC
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Hours Played: 50
Progress: Completed main quest and all side quests on “Normal”

The first Mass Effect came out on Xbox 360 at the end of 2007, it was something different back then: a Sci-Fi RPG with an over-the-shoulder, 3rd-person perspective and gun-based combat. Now an iconic BioWare title, it was one of my favorite RPGs and with the sequel finally here, expectations are high. When we spoke with the QA Lead on the Mass Effect 2 team back in October at PAX ’09 (Penny Aracde Expo) it was obvious the development team was passionate about correcting some of the shortcomings of the first game. This passion is apparent from the moment you fire up the game, almost everything has been improved over the previous title, already marking Mass Effect 2 as one of the best games of 2010, read on the find out why…

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WR: Bayonetta (Xbox 360, PS3)

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Developer: PlatinumGames
Publisher: SEGA
Genre: Action
Players: 1
Console: Xbox 360, PS3
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Hours Played: 18
Progress: Finished the game on “Normal”

Hideki Kamiya, director of Bayonetta and the man behind revered action titles such as the original Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe, brings us one of  most stylish and action-packed games of this console generation. Bearing elements of titles such as Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden, Bayonetta brings us a heroine whose sex appeal, moves and skills have not been seen since Lara Croft arrived on the scene in 1996. First launched in Japan at the end of last year, Bayonetta was heralded to the tune of rave reviews and much hype, now having hit US and European shores the question is whether the game is really that good, read on to find out…

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