5/5 Stars *****
The next illogical step up from Devil May Cry.
In our awe of realistic graphics, true to life physics effects and expertly acted voiceovers, I feel that sometimes it's easy to overlook a large part of a game's worth; its ability to entertain us. Don't get me wrong, attention to detail in games is great, but do games really benefit from the use of real world weaponry, or meticulously animated blades of grass? I guess in the end it depends on the game in question. Bayonetta though, the latest game from Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya, prefers to wow you by ensuring your brain never quite catches up with the onslaught of nonsensical action and bizarre creatures. Strap yourself in; you are sure in for some turbulence.
19 March 2010
6 March 2010
Mass Effect 2
4/5 Stars
The continuing story of Shepherd and co.- does it have mass appeal or little effect?
In Mass Effect, exploring the universe as either the default or a player created Commander Shepherd was great fun, with a myriad of people to meet and shoot at, and planets to explore. The second game allows you to continue your adventure with your choices from the first game affecting your path in the second. Bringing across your character from the first game adds to the sense of continuity, with choices you made affecting which characters you meet and how they react to you. You do start back at level one though - with this being explained away by your character helpfully dying and being rebuilt in the game's intro sequence. This also brings you into contact with the shadowy Cerberus organisation, who sponsor your mission. New to this game is a clearer focus on downloadable add ons via the Cerberus Network, with several pieces available already free to anyone with a first hand copy of the game.
The continuing story of Shepherd and co.- does it have mass appeal or little effect?
In Mass Effect, exploring the universe as either the default or a player created Commander Shepherd was great fun, with a myriad of people to meet and shoot at, and planets to explore. The second game allows you to continue your adventure with your choices from the first game affecting your path in the second. Bringing across your character from the first game adds to the sense of continuity, with choices you made affecting which characters you meet and how they react to you. You do start back at level one though - with this being explained away by your character helpfully dying and being rebuilt in the game's intro sequence. This also brings you into contact with the shadowy Cerberus organisation, who sponsor your mission. New to this game is a clearer focus on downloadable add ons via the Cerberus Network, with several pieces available already free to anyone with a first hand copy of the game.
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