Condemned and Condemned 2
History Background: 10
The events that are told in Condemned are among the most engaging I've ever seen, the plot is mysterious and full of plot twists that each time will change radically the story set-up. The locations then, loads of atmosphere, tell themselves making us understand, only to watch them, what's passing Metro City and its people, including the poor agent Ethan Thomas, who will be overwhelmed by situations surrealistic and full of tension and will be forced to investigate on a mysterious individual. Trust me when I tell you that we are facing one of the most beautiful stories ever told in a video game without forgetting that Condemned 2 ends, leaving space for a sequel.
Graphics: 8
Graphically, we face a valid product, cured in the details that has all it takes to make us empathize with the events of the agent Ethan Thomas. Of course, we are not to the levels of the more famous games, but the work done by the guys of Monolith Productions is very good and stylistically exceptional, especially in Condemned 2.
Characters which have left the mark: 7
Despite being a strong character and in some ways original, Ethan Thomas, unfortunately,has not reached a very high notoriety among gamers. This is probably because Condemned has sold less than other games but also because the characters of the FPS games are usually less visible than others.
Entertainment: 9
The game is basically an FPS in which guns are rare and therefore, to fight the bums and drugged, we will forced to make use of melee weapons that are scattered in the dark streets of Metro City. The combat system is interesting and fun (especially in Condemned 2) and gives several satisfactions since the first bars of play between fisticuffs and kicks but Condemned is not just beating, infact between a fight and the other we will also investigate some murders using tools of the trade to detect fingerprints,blood and much more.
Innovation through the ages: 8
Condemned is a game quite original, both in gameplay and plot. Even among the first and second chapter is looking for some innovation in the plot and in the gameplay and I must say that it has paid off.
Fear: 10
Condemned is one of the most frightening games I've ever had. From the beginning at the end of the two games, you'll always holding breath to try to understand from where comes the danger and WHEN it comes, in fact (thanks to the excellent work done by developers) you will never know when your heart will suffer yet another stop but you get the feeling that can happen at any time.Amazing!
Overall: 8.7
A very interesting and engaging series, from the same creators of F.E.A.R.
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3/07/2011
Resident Evil (series) in numbers
From Resident Evil 0 at Resident Evil 5
History Background: 9
The plot of Resident Evil has always been fascinating and full of mystery with the ruthless Umbrella that was plotting behind with experiments of any kind. How could we forget the mansion and the mysteries hidden inside it in the first Resident Evil or the secrets of the police station in Resident Evil 2. Unfortunately, in Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5 the plot proved less attractive than in the past.
Graphics: 10
Graphically, Resident Evil has always been at the forefront both at the beginning when the backgrounds were 2D both now where it's all in 3D. I remember that when I played the first Resident Evil I gasped for graphics, same thing for Code Veronica, Resident Evil 0 and for Resident Evil 4.
Characters which have left the mark: 10
The Resident Evil series has given birth to many important characters. Chris Redfield,Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, Albert Wesker, Rebecca Chambers, Leon Kennedy and many others without forgetting that the series has brought to the fore the zombies (although now they have been "replaced" by the Las Plagas).
Entertainment: 9
I have enjoyed every Resident Evil but I admit that I enjoyed much more the "classics" Resident Evil where the action was as important as the exploration and resolution of the puzzles. In 4 and 5, puzzles and exploration have been reduced to lowest terms, leaving only the action that in my opinion (I speak mainly of Resident Evil 5) it is of inferior quality than many other shooters. Thank goodness at least they have introduced the coop.
Innovation through the ages: 9
The first Resident Evil were very innovative and gave birth to a new genre the survival horror. Unfortunately, over the years the series (while remaining on excellent quality levels) began to be too repetitive in the contents and Capcom (with Resident Evil 4)decided to make a major change of direction that led to the abandonment of the zombies and puzzles in favor of a greater emphasis on action steps. The curious thing is that this style even brought a breath of fresh air in video games so much that many other software houses were inspired by Resident Evil 4 and adopted its camera view (a cross between FPS and TPS) just as it did in the past.
Bosses: 10
In Resident Evil the bosses are never missed, among the first Tyrant and Wesker /Uroboros there are dozens of monstrous all very well done and funny / frightening to be faced. How can we forget William Birkin in Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 Nemesis,the Ashford in Code Veronica, Marcus in Resident Evil 0 and Salazar or Lord Saddler of Resident Evil 4. Well, Capcom has always given something terrifying to fight!
Overall: 9.5
A memorable series that has made the history of video games. We only hope that a sequel (worthy of this name) will come in the future.
History Background: 9
The plot of Resident Evil has always been fascinating and full of mystery with the ruthless Umbrella that was plotting behind with experiments of any kind. How could we forget the mansion and the mysteries hidden inside it in the first Resident Evil or the secrets of the police station in Resident Evil 2. Unfortunately, in Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5 the plot proved less attractive than in the past.
Graphics: 10
Graphically, Resident Evil has always been at the forefront both at the beginning when the backgrounds were 2D both now where it's all in 3D. I remember that when I played the first Resident Evil I gasped for graphics, same thing for Code Veronica, Resident Evil 0 and for Resident Evil 4.
Characters which have left the mark: 10
The Resident Evil series has given birth to many important characters. Chris Redfield,Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, Albert Wesker, Rebecca Chambers, Leon Kennedy and many others without forgetting that the series has brought to the fore the zombies (although now they have been "replaced" by the Las Plagas).
Entertainment: 9
I have enjoyed every Resident Evil but I admit that I enjoyed much more the "classics" Resident Evil where the action was as important as the exploration and resolution of the puzzles. In 4 and 5, puzzles and exploration have been reduced to lowest terms, leaving only the action that in my opinion (I speak mainly of Resident Evil 5) it is of inferior quality than many other shooters. Thank goodness at least they have introduced the coop.
Innovation through the ages: 9
The first Resident Evil were very innovative and gave birth to a new genre the survival horror. Unfortunately, over the years the series (while remaining on excellent quality levels) began to be too repetitive in the contents and Capcom (with Resident Evil 4)decided to make a major change of direction that led to the abandonment of the zombies and puzzles in favor of a greater emphasis on action steps. The curious thing is that this style even brought a breath of fresh air in video games so much that many other software houses were inspired by Resident Evil 4 and adopted its camera view (a cross between FPS and TPS) just as it did in the past.
Bosses: 10
In Resident Evil the bosses are never missed, among the first Tyrant and Wesker /Uroboros there are dozens of monstrous all very well done and funny / frightening to be faced. How can we forget William Birkin in Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 Nemesis,the Ashford in Code Veronica, Marcus in Resident Evil 0 and Salazar or Lord Saddler of Resident Evil 4. Well, Capcom has always given something terrifying to fight!
Overall: 9.5
A memorable series that has made the history of video games. We only hope that a sequel (worthy of this name) will come in the future.
2/28/2011
Dynasty Warriors (series) in numbers
From Dynasty Warriors 2 at Dynasty Warriors 6
History Background: 9
The story serves as background in Dynasty Warriors has always been a strong point.The series tells the gestures of many commanders and warlords that the end of the second century AD and the beginning of the third fought a bitter war to reunite China. To do this, the series uses historical facts and not (based on the novel of the Three Kingdoms) that are often simplified and adapted to be more enjoyable by the players.Nothing to say about it except that Koei might go a bit deeper into the personal stories of characters who often have just hinted.
Graphics: 8
While many people have always complained about this aspect of the game I always defended it for the simple reason that I think the "graphics" is not only the level of graphic quality but the ratio between quality and quantity of the components on screen. See dozens and dozens of soldiers on screen in huge battlefields at the time of Dynasty Warriors 2 and 3 was an incredible emotion. Before that I used to play games like Command & Conquer where the dozens of characters on screen were so small that it was necessary to use the telescope to see them. It is also true that the sixth installment was very disappointed in the graphic aspect but in general we can say that Dynasty Warriors has always been underestimated graphically.
Characters which have left the mark: 9
Many of the characters of Dynasty Warriors have made their mark in the hearts of many players of different generations. Name them all would be exhausting, there are those who love Zhao Yun, those who adores Liu Bei, Xiahou Dun, each with their own personal reason. Probably not to the levels of Super Mario or Snake but ...
Entertainment: 10
Well what to say to me is the funniest game in the world. I always loved to capture enemy bases and gate advancing through the enemy ranks and mighty officers (of course in Chaos level) or go to help an allied officer in trouble on the other side of the battlefield. Dynasty Warriors is always immediate and fun but also deep and strategic. Shame for Dynasty Warriors 6 in which the immediacy killed the depth of gameplay because of the Renbu.
Innovation through the ages: 5
Unfortunately, the set of Dynasty Warriors has never been able to renew itself for now.Over the years, Koei has never had the courage to overturn its most successful series and the weight of years began to be felt. Something new has been seen in the two Strikeforce but nothing of really striking.
Soundtrack: 10
From Dynasty Warriors 2 at Dynasty Warriors 6 the soundtrack are amazing, always epic and full of adrenaline. There are many memorable tracks like "The man of intelligence, " "Heavy Gauge", "Eve, " "Wall of Fate" but in general are all fantastic!
Overall: 8.5
One of the most enduring and beautiful series of all time!
History Background: 9
The story serves as background in Dynasty Warriors has always been a strong point.The series tells the gestures of many commanders and warlords that the end of the second century AD and the beginning of the third fought a bitter war to reunite China. To do this, the series uses historical facts and not (based on the novel of the Three Kingdoms) that are often simplified and adapted to be more enjoyable by the players.Nothing to say about it except that Koei might go a bit deeper into the personal stories of characters who often have just hinted.
Graphics: 8
While many people have always complained about this aspect of the game I always defended it for the simple reason that I think the "graphics" is not only the level of graphic quality but the ratio between quality and quantity of the components on screen. See dozens and dozens of soldiers on screen in huge battlefields at the time of Dynasty Warriors 2 and 3 was an incredible emotion. Before that I used to play games like Command & Conquer where the dozens of characters on screen were so small that it was necessary to use the telescope to see them. It is also true that the sixth installment was very disappointed in the graphic aspect but in general we can say that Dynasty Warriors has always been underestimated graphically.
Characters which have left the mark: 9
Many of the characters of Dynasty Warriors have made their mark in the hearts of many players of different generations. Name them all would be exhausting, there are those who love Zhao Yun, those who adores Liu Bei, Xiahou Dun, each with their own personal reason. Probably not to the levels of Super Mario or Snake but ...
Entertainment: 10
Well what to say to me is the funniest game in the world. I always loved to capture enemy bases and gate advancing through the enemy ranks and mighty officers (of course in Chaos level) or go to help an allied officer in trouble on the other side of the battlefield. Dynasty Warriors is always immediate and fun but also deep and strategic. Shame for Dynasty Warriors 6 in which the immediacy killed the depth of gameplay because of the Renbu.
Innovation through the ages: 5
Unfortunately, the set of Dynasty Warriors has never been able to renew itself for now.Over the years, Koei has never had the courage to overturn its most successful series and the weight of years began to be felt. Something new has been seen in the two Strikeforce but nothing of really striking.
Soundtrack: 10
From Dynasty Warriors 2 at Dynasty Warriors 6 the soundtrack are amazing, always epic and full of adrenaline. There are many memorable tracks like "The man of intelligence, " "Heavy Gauge", "Eve, " "Wall of Fate" but in general are all fantastic!
Overall: 8.5
One of the most enduring and beautiful series of all time!
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