Final Fantasy XIII-2

A JRPG, the growing popularity faded in the present, which is also a direct sequel of a game that the story only really be enjoyed after 25 hours of gameplay.

The next question arises, whether this is the best series of the entire Final Fantasy series for the first time you play it? Not only that fact, because this series will captivate lovers of this series for a long time, which is frustrating especially when playing the previous series. Looked back to the rear of the bright side, Final Fantasy XIII is an iteration of a very simplified and should never have happened.

But most of the gaming audience will certainly look at it from the negative side, the game was a moment of free fall FF series, which ironically sold millions of copies. FFXIII reap a lot of harsh criticism from fans due to the presentation of the story is too linear for the most part in that game.

In that game, new players can explore the world of Pulse is open freely after suffering ‘punishment’ for 24-hour battle and the cutscene, though admittedly a given scene for a linear plot was still beautiful to the eye. No doubt it was surprising the lovers of this series, which complained that FFXIII will seem skimpy mini-games, side-quests, and various activities of gameplay that made previous FF series is always alluring.

It is difficult to rule out the fact that these features are contained in the FFXIII-2 is the answer to the criticism and complaint. Yep, just like an apology for millions of yen from Square Enix. Linear FFXIII was replaced with a lot of sites that are packed in open-ended structure and offer a much wider freedom for gamers. Then, how to raise the level of characters that are so riweuh in FFXIII is now replaced with a more comfortable leeway.

In addition to the main characters are now able to jump as we want, this game also includes quite a lot of NPCs to talk to. There are offers a side-quest, buy items for us, as well as mini-games. Even now there is a tangible location of a casino, a gamer can make careless and got an injection of money playing slot machines or Chocobo racing. Read the rest of this entry »

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

A re-decorate the world of RPG gaming, this is a new IP titled Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Is this a new game can compete with the other RPGs that have been proven in the market?

From the visual aspect, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is quite good graphics displays. Environment was quite beautiful, and filled with luminescent a twinkling, making this place full of mystical aura. We will explore the various places which is quite varied, ranging from a forest full of spider webs, to the desert.

Unfortunately, the character models are not too good, even some look very bad. But for the character animation is quite fantastic, making the battles look really like a game hack-and-slash smooth. Only occasionally we’ll find a little glitch in the animation, especially animation stealth kill.

Amalur successfully provided voice acting is far more convincing than the RPG -world open another. Unfortunately we may not be too keen to listen to conversations because reading subtitles much faster than waiting for them to finish talking and straight through to the next sentence. Our character is a mute person. Not a word spoken by him, and we must “assume” that we are talking to the NPC by selecting dialog.

Character Creation

Not a Western RPG name if there is no character creation. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning also has a character creation system is quite functional, but not too detailed. Read the rest of this entry »

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

A game is considered eligible as a masterpiece if it manages to give a big impact and futures in the hearts of gamers. Halo: Combat Evolved can not be denied again as one example of the right to hold the title game is. Halo game is not the first person shooter (FPS) first, but this game gives a new definition to the console FPS genre. If the players look good, a lot of today’s FPS elements in it are inspired by the Halo games, such as regenerating health, instant grenade, instant melee, console matchmaking, and others.

Released to commemorate his 10 years, 343 industries as a game developer who is now in charge of the Halo franchise, answering the requests of thousands of her fans by creating an enhanced HD remake of the game that has sold more than 40 billion units through Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. With the release of the first products 343, whether the franchise Halo was in the hands of the ‘right’ team since the originator of Halo is Bungie Studios release the ‘golden boy’ that they create and foster care since 2001?

Not a lot of additional features implemented on the Halo: CE Anniversary. This step is applied in order to feel the game still feels original in the minds of gamers who have fond memories of when to play it 10 years ago. Overall visual which has been remastered with the engines of today looks very phenomenal. It is inevitable that 343 staff have worked very hard to make this old look like a new game. They are also not only to upscale graphics, but also change the texture of the total environment and the model so that it appears there was an attempt to highlight ‘attention to detail ‘in the environment.

The new feature that makes me quite impressed that mode switching between graphics new version with the original version in mid-game in progress with as easy as pressing the select button. Options for 3D display as well as in input for gamers who have a 3D TV. Unfortunately the graphics mode of this displacement can not be used in mid cutscene, and no theater mode which had popularized by Halo 3 so that gamers can not watch the replay of their game. Read the rest of this entry »

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection

A game that deserve to be called as a masterpiece is still rare. Apart from having to meet the elements of gameplay, graphics, sound, and a riveting story, what is presented to the gamer to be unique. It was all veteran gamers (read: old) agree that all these elements exist in Metal Gear Solid series is acclaimed as one of the best and worthy of the status of “masterpiece” in the gaming world. Unique game concept and storyline of Hollywood class, making this franchise has a lot of fans.

It is the trademark that this game requires a high level of patience. Run and shoot blindly like Rambo would be suicidal. undiscoverable Being is the most recommended, in addition to observing the surrounding environment must be observant and gestures enemy. Hiding in a box might be an option if pressed. Note also the effectiveness of the Camo Index. Torn apart by a crocodile while swimming or stomach pain when eating poisonous mushrooms? Treat yourself wound. All of these unique things nicely summarized in Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. Worth underscoring that this review is guaranteed spoiler-free. Well, just in case if there are gamers who have never played this series before.

Sign on the main display so gamers will see the title screen which is divided into three parts. Each section represents a different game. Sequence from left to right show the chronological flow of the storyline of Metal Gear Solid. First is the Snake Eater (PS2) was released in 2004, takes place in 1964. Second, Peace Walker (PSP) released 2010 ago, with a setting in 1974, and the last Sons of Liberty (PS2) was released in 2001 with the setting time of 2007-2009.

METAL GEAR SOLID: Snake Eater

Let us start from Snake Eater in which we act as Naked Snake. Told at the time of the cold war era began after the second world war ended. The world is divided into two: a block west and east blocks or can be simplified into the United States versus Russia (then USSR). If you have this predictable who’s good guys and who the bad guys. Metal Gear embryo presented in forms that are no strangers to today’s combat vehicles. And of course, gamers have to deter this destructive weapons roam outside. Not just stop there, twist the story will be rocked by betrayal that is so important figure for Snake. Read the rest of this entry »

Sonic Generations

Not many icons in the world of games that can be embedded in the hearts of gamers and persist through several generations of consoles. Call it Samus Aran (Metroid), Mario Bros, Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid), or Pac Man. Even the non-gamers were familiar with these figures. But wait, there’s still one more name to miss: Sonic! All will remember the last name I call it? This time it’s good news for fans of this lively hedgehog: Sega celebrates the anniversary of the Sonic-20 by presenting Sonic Generations.

Perhaps many think is not fit to bring the genre classic platforming for next-gen consoles HD tech. Platforming is too small ‘for the ability of gaming rigs modern era. But if you are of the opinion therefore, wrong. Sonic Generations brings platforming to a higher level. Which is different obviously with previous titles disappointing series. Sonic is back dude !

At the beginning of the game, gamers are invited to act directly in the classic 2D platforming. Certainly the environment is already known by veteran gamers who’ve played it 20 years ago. Afterwards came a cutscene about the emergence of creatures ‘time treveler’ giant purple sky suddenly in front of Sonic. The scene switches to a future where Sonic friends who held a surprise party for Sonic’s birthday. In the midst of the feast, the creature appears again in the sky purple and Sonic suck my friends into the portals of time. Of course, the mission of gamers was predictable. Yep, this is a rescue mission.

Overall the gameplay in this game is divided into two: Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic. So, there are two Sonic the present as the main character. The classic comes as Sonic is shorter, chubby, and could not speak. While the modern Sonic has a slightly higher posture, a myriad of new capabilities, and can speak. Two versions of this Sonic will have an impact on gameplay variations are presented. For Classic 2D Sonic, gamers will find style game inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog game that was released earlier in 1991. Gamers are pretty easy task in controlling the main character. Just run, jump and do a spin dash. But as soon as any gamer running, notice the gold ring that has become a trademark in this game. Be careful when dealing with the enemy. If Sonic is not ready, then the ring that has been painstakingly acquired will be scattered everywhere. Read the rest of this entry »