Cheap Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships - PC

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I played the previous game AOP Car. Tales and many things that was wrong with that game seem to be fixed or added in this version. You can now fulley explore islands and find hidden treasures like in the Disney version of Pirates of the Car. which was suppose to be Sea Dogs 2.

Fighting has a few new moves but is pretty much the same as you can parry. But the game is still clunky when moving your charactor on land or in hand to hand battles.

breakdown:

Gameplay: B (many new quests and better sotryline bring this score up and the new roll playing P.I.R.A.T.E.S system bring this score up)

Plot: C (don't really have one as its a open ended game)

Value: B($29.99 is really too high of a price in a old tech game more like $19.99)

Sound: B(voice acting is not this games strong point)

Graphics: C(need better island and land textures as well as town buildings)

Replay Value: B (neverending amount of quests and things to do make this one long game)

Overall: B (average pirates roll playing game that is a rare gem and worth playing for those who don't mind its game flaws and outdated graphical textures)

Ship combat remains the same but some new features have been added such as traveling in a row boat to another friendly ship (not enemy) and is a neat addition. You can advance time as well but this was present in the last version. Now it seems you can install new canons on your ship and have up to four allied ships at one time traveling with you.

The games quests are more numerous but some seem tacked on. I only played through the beginning of them and they are vague on telling you hints or what exactly to do to complete them. Still some are really interesting such as treasure hunting maps.

The world map is much larger incompassing most of the Car. sea and even Central America and Northern South America. You have new cities such as Belize, Puerto Bello, Panama, Caracos Trinidad & Tobago and Lake Texcoco Tenochtitlan in Central America. It now seems to take a good deal of time to cross the entire map area but makes it more real.

The new PIRATES roll playing system adds new characteristics such as Power, Insight, Endurance and Success. There are seven total. The other charactor attributes from the last game are present and you can choose from four classes such as a Adventurer, Merchant and Corsiar the hardest since it means a pirate class (a enemy to all).

The same countries are present like the Dutch which are well rounded, Spain the most powerful, England Spain's spiritual enemy and France the Dutch ally and England top rival. Of course there is a pirate faction but this is hard since you are a out cast and I would recommend playing for one of the other nations above first then going for the pirate class after you gain experience with the game.

The graphics are outdated and the resolution only goes to 1280x1024 which on a 22' wide screen monitor the game looks kind of distorted. Textures especially land on the islands need updated badly but charactor and ship textues look decent. Water textures are this games strong point of course but other textures mentioned need updated.

Sounds are meh. You have background music that is OK but I found it annoying as it repeats over and over so I turned it off. Most charactors have one intro voice and after that its text when talking to individuals. Combat sounds such as canons and gun sound weak but pass for immersion.

Overall you have a game here that Age of pirates Car. Tales should have been. If you don't want to spend the money on this just downlaod the super mod for the above mentioned game providing you own it already and if you don't I would buy this game instead as it would be much less hassle.

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For those of you having problems playing this game in Windows 7, blame Microsoft and it's security features! This game runs perfect in Windows 7 both 32 AND 64 bit, just don't install it to C:\Program Files\. Install instead to something like C:\Games\City of Abandoned Ships\ it will run just fine from there! Microsoft in it's infinite wisdom decided to treat everything installed in C:\Program Files\ as protected operating system files, and to access programs or files in those directories properly, you must either be logged in as Administrator or set everything to run as Administrator. Save yourself the headache and install it to C:\Games\ instead!

There are a few other technical issues I won't get into here, but if you want real support for this game, go to \\ Playlogic's marketing and support for this game have been absolutely pathetic and almost non existent! This game is not perfect, but it is a very good game and well worth the original $30 price tag, for $10, it's a steal!

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I have "Steelkeys 6G" the mistype years series. the only reason i menton it is it is a horrible key board for typing and gaming, it is well, just a horrible keyboard, durible but badly registered keys. However, I have six other keyboards and all of them don't register on this game. Much. A command either goes through or not. You can usually execute mouse keys but you can't always go into "combat mode" even when someone is attacking you. In additon, firing cannons is horrendous and I just let the crew do it. thier is no clear reload progress meter as in "Cid Meyer's Pirates!". the graphcis and imersion are better in this game, for it is a first person(heads up third person) perspective, unlike Cid Meyres which was more a point and click graphic adventure on land and did not have the true persepctive on you on your ship, two pluses to get you emersed in the game, Cid Meyres did not. Also, this is not generic as CId Meyer's version but it is hard to issue key commands. If you start a new game, thier is a chance(in ship, not captain blood) your "cut scene" will not play out and you will be stuck on the boat with no insident to get the plot out of the way. If your crew(hand-to-hand sparring instructors) don't show up, you must not only restart the game, but reboot your PC, that is the only way I found to solve the problem, and sometimes it doesn't. If you play either the dutch guy or the spanyard this happens, not with Captain Blood as you begin on dry land. One important thing of note, do not pick fights unarmed, your "pirate" can't fight unarmed. He just stands there with his arms down(the moron yetusz) taking it. If the police take your sword and then you try to, for example, plan a riot to escape enslavement, you won't succed you will have every soldier, slave, woman, and her freggen dog and all the world attacking you and you will not be able to do anything, it maybe a glitch as it is truely a 'showstopper" when it happens to "Captain" BLood in the beginning town. You can 'sneak" a wheapon past the home where you rescue the provisioner but you will ALWAYS get caught, you cannot open the gate you cannot sneak past and you ABS-o-LUte-ly will not get past the gards in the slave plantaton and the slaves will attack you too! How nice to be appreciated!

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If you are fan of games with an RPG element and enjoy the Golden Age of Piracy, this is a game that you will thoroughly remember for years to come.

However, I have to give warning for those that have not played the previous titles from Akella including Sea Dogs and Age of Pirates. This game is much deeper that Sid Meier's Pirates! This is the game that AoP and Sea Dogs should have been, but the learning curve is very steep initially. Fully compatible with WIN 7 and looks sharp and has good atmospherics. You can easily modify the system.ini file to allow proper widescreen resolutions up to 2650X1600 in proper aspect ratio. Probably the one major complaint I have is the interface. Its archaic. Controls for the player are not naturally intuitive, and don't "flow" like say the Prince of Persia series, as keyboard and mouse is the predominant means of movement. Using a gamepad is NOT the best option here. Expanded options for fighting with multiple types of attacks and and a more realistic sail model are the real updates here. Contrary to some opinions, there is a plot but really only if you play as the first primary character, Peter Blood. Due to the depth of the game, only hardcore players will ever see the true ending as quests can be incredibly difficult without first building up your character even at moderate difficulty.

Overall, if you willing to accept the interface issues, and get past the gigantic learning curve at the beginning the game, the whole procress starts to pick up steam as you gather experience. Being able to face down a Man-o-War with a single frigate, board and defeat the crew through multiple levels of decks until you face the captain for capture is exciting. The number of side quests is substantial, and will literally take hundreds of hours to complete. This is game where at the beginning you really have to pick your fights carefully. If you expect to take on hundreds of soldiers and cut them down like bundles of wheat, you will be disappointed, as death comes quickly to the unprepared.

One final note, I highly recommend downloading the fan-made COAS Combined Mod 3.1.5 which fixes a number of bugs and glitches, massive graphic overhaul, a modified trade system so you may be a peaceful ply the seas, adds 12+ new playable characters and questions, a plethora of new items and weapons, and most importantly dozens of new ships and sea battle capability. This pushes the game install well over the 15 GB range. Even after the main quests are finished (which are incredibly complicated), there are still many new areas to explore.

Play as Captain Jack Sparrow and defeat Davey Jones and the Flying Dutchman!

UPDATE MAJOR Upgrade 31 MAY 12

Age of Pirates City of Abandoned Ships just took another major facelift and upgrade.

The most definitive age of piracy "sandbox" game ever created.

Long after I posted this review Pirates Ahoy! and modders finally have developed the game into the full product it should have been back in 2009.

Gentlemen of Fortune 1.2 was released in late MAY 2012, and has brought the game to over 16 GB. Ship models have continued to surpass all expectations.

Even after playing the game for over 3 years, it still keeps me coming back to start over. I have yet to finish all the major quests, including the selling your soul to the devil to be granted immortality or the naval books and knowledge for reading. Just as challenging as it was after the first round of "bug fixes" and control issues, but playing the game in full 2560X1600 resolution is breathtaking on a large monitor or 1920X1080 on a HDTV is equally as impressive. Build your empire for the colonial power of your choice after a lot of hard work! A MUST buy for the pirate enthusiast with a solid gaming computer.

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It does have it's glitches, but it is more fun than it's predecessors. Wish they had gotten to patch Sea Dogs and make it better. I liked that interface better where you don't have to be evading other pirates, mostly because it was easier to control your own game experience and when you got attacked. Here you can lose your ship from one bad move.

It's graphically great and the music is nice. Combat could be easier, but then I could play the game at an easier difficulty... It does, however, not seem tiered. Encounters should be moderated between easy and hard for the player's level, rather than getting a very high level pirate on you, which you could never beat (again, I probably should just adjust my difficulty).

Overall a very good game, must have if you have been following since Sea Dogs!

Review of Sonic Generations Casino Night DLC

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Don't be fooled; this isn't really a brand new stage for Sonic Generations at all. Rather, it's a pinball minigame that console players got by pre-ordering the game.

As a pinball game, it's decent enough. It's fun, and the core gameplay is very addictive, as the layout of the stage changes in response to your actions. However, the ball physics are sometime a little strange, and you may find yourself having to tilt just to get out of a place where you were stuck. Still, there is a little bit of variety in that you're not merely confined to the table; you can actually get launched into little mini-stages beyond the main play area.

But, this DLC sort of runs into a problem. Chances are that if you're the type of person who likes to play virtual pinball, you've already played much better pinball games than this, and there's really no reason for you to play. On the other hand, if you don't like pinball to begin with, there's nothing for you here. The DLC's status as a pre-order bonus is fairly evident once you see how little incentive there is to purchase this content after having beaten the game.

Unfortunately, there is no real objective in the game other than to go for a high score, and the minigame has absolutely zero impact on the rest of the game. There are no rewards to be earned from playing it, and there aren't even online leaderboards to my knowledge. You're literally paying for a completely isolated minigame that has no connection to any levels you may have enjoyed in Sonic Generations.

The DLC is cheap, but just know what you're getting. You're paying for a satisfactory minigame, and nothing more. If you're hoping for new platforming stages based on the classic Casino Nights zones, you'll have to keep waiting.

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This DLC is pretty neat, but after a while, it gets sort of boring. It kills time at least. Too bad there's nothing collect or anything. (Like the Red Star Rings)

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I thought this download would be a high def version of the classic Sonic 2 Casino Night level design. I was mistaken and found it was actually just a pinball game with elements from the level. For a couple of bucks it's okay.

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For the Buck 60 something I spent, Its ok. I would have liked full zones but getting this was worth it just for the music.

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I don't think this is something you need, especially as you can still find sonic spinball, but it's still fun, and worth a few bucks if it goes on sale.

Review of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1

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The original Sonic series has always been considered to be Sega's best. During the 2000s, the series had nothing but a big line of clunkers and game collections, with a few exceptions (Sonic Unleashed, Colors, Adventure series, and the handheld games, to name a few). Then, instead of re-releasing the old Sonics again, Sega finally decided to make Sonic 4, a game that was meant to take the series back to its roots? Did it succeed? I'd say so.

Sonic 4 may happen to rehash of Sonic 1 & 2 elements, but the level design, leaderboards, music, homing attack and graphics are all-new (At least, to the original series). The basic gameplay holds up pretty well, and there are some really cool gimmicks added into this installment, such as running across a path of cards, riding in a mine cart, having to beat the special stages under time limits (and no jumping during the Special Stages), etc.

Of course, there have to be some flaws. First off, since this was built from ground-up, the physics are off and somewhat floaty. Another thing is that it was really easy compared to the previous Sonics. You won't have a hard time being able to collect 100 (or even 200) rings. Lastly, although this is minor, it could have been more fitting for Sega to use the classic design of Sonic for the game.

Those flaws aren't to say that the game is bad. The game itself is just as fun as its predecessors. In fact, while it does contain 4 zones compared to the other Sonics' 6+, certain levels themselves are pretty long. I timed it, and the game is actually just as lengthy as the old Sonics, if not longer. It could be a bit steep for a purchase, but it is totally worth it.

Overall, people can say it's a rehash, but in my perspective shown above, in which I think about what's beyond that, it's a new fun Sonic game. Just be sure to have the Steam service installed on your computer. Does it have a lot of flaws? Yeah, but they are pretty tolerable.

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I remember my brother and I playing the old Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic and Knuckles on the old Sega Genesis. Then, when my brother out grew it, me and my best friend would spend hours in front of the television playing it. I grew up and I didn't hear or see much about Sonic for a long time. Then I managed to find Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic and Knuckles for download here on Amazon. I was so psyched! Then, one day my cousin asked me, "Have you seen Sonic 4?" I was so excited that Sega had finally made a new Sonic game. My cousin allowed me to play it on his tablet, and I was hooked from the start! So I downloaded it for my computer.

At first, I couldn't get Steam to work, but another cousin of mine, who knows computers even better than me, got it working and it's played great ever since! I like how Sonic has the new look, sort of like how he looked on the cartoon Sonic X. You also fight Dr. Eggman, who I always called Robotnik (they're actually the same person). I love how they incorporated many of the classic things like the spiral tracks in mid-air and the loops, but mixed it with a 3-D look and a few new things as well. One of my favorite features is you can go back and play the same levels over and over again and amass like 30 extra lives before playing the more challenging levels! It'll definitely be a game I play over and over again. I can't wait for Episode II!

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When I bought the game, I was thinking that this would be a pretty cool title. Well, to me, it's average. The hub world is okay, but the idea of choosing any world in any order you want to play doesn't feel right to me. I wish getting the Chaos Emeralds were slightly easier. Now the stages themselves aren't really that hard, it's the fact that if you fail the level (hitting the red "!" circles or running out of time), you can't just instantly go replay. But that doesn't bother me too much. The physics are alright however. Anyhow, if you love Sonic and want a good time killer, then go ahead and pick this up. (Especially if you want Episode Metal in Sonic 4: Episode 2)

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Pros:

-Return to form

-Interesting environments

-Levels flow nicely

Cons:

-Terrible console models (hopefully you can find some decent mods)

-Physics are a little strange

-Levels are a little to familiar

-Hubworld takes away from the flow

Overall:

Sonic 4 Episode 1 is a good game, but it does little in the way of innovation. The use of Wii models on a PC port comes off as lazy, and the controls still need some tweaking. The game is fun enough to warrant it's price tag, but at the same time, it feels a little too familiar. Strangely, Sonic Generations seems to come off a lot fresher, despite being a nostalgia based game. I have high hopes for sonic 4 episode 2, as it seems to be distancing itself from both nostalgia, graphics, and controls of this game (Look up the trailer, seriously). I'd buy generations instead, but if you don't have the money or hardware for it, this game is fairly good in its own right.

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This game gets a lot of hate for what it did wrong, and while there are a lot of issues with it, it's not a bad game. It just isn't worthy of being called Sonic 4. The graphics look quite nice; they're cell shaded and the environments look really good. There's a new homing attack feature. And it runs on a fairly strong computer with no issues.

Only issues is the physics, which suck. A lot. But overall, it's a pretty solid game. Lets just hope that Episode 2 is better.

Discount Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller - Xbox 360

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After having to get this unit used and speedy shipped to me, I gotta say so far, the layout is nice, controls are responsive and quick. The buttons require no "mashing" like some other aftermarket controllers. Its neat to look at, and has two programmable bumpers below LB and RB. Overall not too shabby. If it breaks, I'll repost but I don't have any issues so far, just wish it was wireless.

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The Razer Onza Tournament Edition(any skin) is the best controller available right now. Just make sure to save your warranty information that comes with it, because it is a controller and analog sticks will get stuck.

The extra shoulder buttons are above RB and LB, which takes about 5 minutes to get used to.

Adjustable tension on the analog sticks really does help you win harder.

The start and back buttons are in a perfect spot. I don't know how many times I've seen stoners smashing away on the X button and hit Start on accident. And if you don't like the location, switch back to a regular 360 controller after 2 weeks and see how many times you hit the Guide button and Start at the same time.

The awesome, braided cord is super long, so nobody "be trippin"

But if they somehow manage to "be trippin" the nifty extra plug thing near the usb plug will let go so your precious Xbox doesn't fall and get hurt like your dumb friend/grandparent.

The A B X Y buttons light up, so be prepared to get all the chicks.

If you use Turtle Beach X11s like me, you'll have to plug them into your controller with your Xbox on and then restart your Xbox. At least I've had to with both of my Razer controllers.

It comes with stickers.

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I just got mine yesterday, and I love it. It is very comfortable to use and seems to be very high quality. I don't see what all the hate is about, this is a really good product. I am glad that it is wired so now I can use it for my PC as well as my Xbox. It works very well with Mass Effect 3, as well as shooters. I have tried this with Mass Effect 3, Battlefield 3, and Fallout 3; just to name a few.

BASIC OVERVIEW

-PROS

The controller feels really nice, it is made of sleek materials and doesn't fell rubbery or squishy at all.

The buttons (A,B,X,Y) are AMAZING. They are way better than the original kinds of buttons. I barely even need to click them to get it to do the button's action.

The re-mappable buttons are a very nice touch. Works great when you are on the fly (run) and you can't take your fingers off of the thumbsticks.

The Precision D-Pad is extemely responsive and one of the best D-Pads I've ever seen on a controller.

The controller is wired, so there is no need to keep getting batteries to keep on playing.

The ability to add or take away resistance to the thumbsticks really helps with shooters.

The wire is 15 feet long. Yeah, you heard me. 15 FEET. You can sit all the way across the room and play!

The ergonomic design adds to the experience. I don't know about you guys, but this controller just seems to "fit." My hands perfectly fit on it and it seems to improve my gameplay.

-CONS

Not many cons, but there were a few.

The thumbsticks (the actual tops of them) are a little slippery. I recommend getting some sort of analog stick cover for them. WARNING! These are not normal thumbsticks, and I doubt all kinds of grips will fit! I use

Grip-it analong stick covers, and they work perfectly. You can get those here:

http://www.amazon.com/Grip-iT-Analog-Stick-Covers-Playstation/dp/B003NSLGW2/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1335654274&sr=1-1

The back and start buttons are a little awkwardly placed. This is a minor deal. I just need to reach farther to hit them. If you are really agitated by this, then remap the extra buttons to be start and back.

The controller feels pretty different compared to an original controller, and may take time getting used to. The triggers especially may take some time.

Not really a big deal at all, but the Red N7 stripe on the left side of the controller isn't that red. The actual one is a little darker and more like the No. 7 of the Dark Cherry Red in this image:

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This doesn't have to do with the controller, but the Collector Assault Rifle kinda sucks. If you really need it, then get it cheaper with the iPhone case.

RATING

Quality 5/5

Price 4/5

Concept 5/5

Overall, this is a great controller and I recommend it to anyone.

Many people say that their controllers have broken quickly, but at the moment I cannot comment on that subject, as I have only had mine for a day. I will write updates if I see problems or notice something worth writing about.

UPDATE!

My controller broke yesterday, the left trigger is not working at all. The controller is great while it works, but it breaks too easily.

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I bought this controller for the extra features and because I'm a big Mass Effect fan. I loved Razer's Naga Molten Edition mouse, so I thought I'd give them another shot. I tried to like this controller, but just couldn't. Granted, I have only had this controller for 3 days, I am seriously considering returning it. I purchased it directly from Razer.

Pros:

Extra shoulder buttons can be remapped to (almost) every button on the controller.

Adjustable resistance analog sticks do what they say.

Smooth, comfortable surface.

Aesthetically pleasing (LED lights, Razer design, "texture," N7 stripe).

Separated D-Pad buttons.

Action buttons are extremely fast and work like a mouse click.

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Cons:

Shoulder buttons cannot be remapped to the opposite trigger or bumper. For example, the right multi-function button cannot be remapped to the left trigger.

The knobs to adjust the resistance on the analog sticks are hard to turn. I feel like I'm putting serious strain on them every time I adjust them. I'm guessing this is why they broke for so many people.

When the analog sticks are tightened to increase resistance, they are unevenly tightened. Pushing my right stick to the left side is harder than pushing it to the right, and so on.

As a wired controller, it connects via... a wire. This isn't a problem on most devices, unless the wire is rigidly stiff and 15 feet long. It is clunky and excessively long. It wants to stay in one position, making it hard to bend to a new one, and it often irritates my legs.

The four shoulder buttons click way too loud. Some louder than others.

The triggers are very difficult to rapid fire with, even while holding them at the base for the shortest press.

The D-Pad buttons need to be pushed in about a mile to register. Funny, considering the fact that they advertised the exact opposite for the buttons on the other side of the controller.

The controller's vibration seems odd somehow. It is kind of loud and not very pleasant.

My PS3 analog sticks on my old Xbox controller spoiled me. I don't know what Microsoft was thinking when they designed the introverted analog stick, but they get painful during long sessions. This controller's sticks are of a similar design, but offer slightly more comfort. When you get used to having smooth, rounded PS3 sticks, these are still a downside.

The controller doesn't support chat pad attachments. Razer tries to glorify this shortcoming in the FAQs by saying we are here to game, not to chat. Too bad basic literacy is sometimes essential for gaming. Meanwhile, I am plugging a keyboard into my Xbox to send messages or redeem codes...

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As a side note, the Collector Assault Rifle is nice. At rank 1, it fits somewhere between the Phaeston X and the Revenant X in power. However, it weighs too much. It is fun, but nothing special. It isn't worth purchasing promotional items for.

So basically, what we have here is plenty of great ideas but very poor execution. The controller offers increased functionality in some areas (A,B,X,Y buttons), while completely disregarding possible implementation of those improvements in other areas (any other given button that doesn't use the "mouse" style, particularly the D-Pad). If you have money burning a hole in your pocket and would like a spare controller, go for it. Just don't expect anything great. If you want something efficient and reliable, go for the regular old Microsoft controllers.

UPDATE 8/1/2012: from 3 to 2 stars...

The controller's left analog stick stopped working about a month ago and I had to send it back to Razer to have it replaced. They replaced it and I only had to pay about $9 for shipping. I've read many reviews on various sites of other people having this issue as well. I'd avoid this controller unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket.

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I'm really impressed with this controller, it's one of the best I've ever owned. The listed features work as described.

The ONLY complaint I have is the size of the Razer logo. I wish that it were more low-key.

Cheap Global Game Gear GGG0002 18 Foot Wireless Extension Cable for Wii

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We have a wall mounted TV and a in wall component rack that is about 15 feet away. We put the Wii in the cabinet, but could never get the wireless sensor bars to work very accurately. So, we bought this extension cable, ran the wire through the wall with the other TV wires and use the sensor bar that came with the Wii. With the 6 or so feet of the wire already attached to the sensor bar, we had plenty with this extra 15 feet to make the route to the wall cabinet. I am not sure why, but it simply works 10X better than the 3 wireless bars we wasted money on. I, and the kids, are VERY HAPPY with this product!

Update: We have been using this for about a year now still no issues!

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Bought two of these and strung them together to run the sensor bar to the front wall of a home theater, when all of the game consoles are on a shelf in the back of the room. Works great.

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Extension cable did not work. My stock sensor bar and cable work fine, but when attached to this extension cable, it doesn't work. Also, the end that connects into the Wii port is Extremely loose. Would not recommend this cable.

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It didn't work. The cable head was too small for my Wii's port, so it didn't connect properly and the sensor bar got no signal.

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My cable worked fine, but it is extremely thin and flimsy, like the sensor bar cable. You'll want to use care when stringing the cable between walls. I also followed another reviewer's great advice and put electrical tape aroung the ends to prevent them being unplugged.

Review of Fallout 3 Collector's Edition -Xbox 360

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I never played the original fallout games, but I have always been an elder scrolls fan. Oblivion is one of my favorite games that I have ever had the pleasure of playing, news that the same team bought up and was working on this game made me very happy, if it could just be oblivion with guns, I would be sure to find much enjoyment. However it is SO much more.

The game is epic in scope, when you are "born" you crawl around, and you find this book (which is very cool) that teaches you about the S.P.E.C.I.A.L System, and you get to choose how you will be. I love the whole way this game is presented, everything seems very realistic, the environments are of the best I have ever seen.

The voice acting has to be heard to be enjoyed. I finally beat this sucker, after many late night gaming sessions (who needs sleep?) its crazy how many times I would say, ok, a few more minutes then its time to sleep, and the next thing I know the suns coming up!

One of the cool things about this game is the Pip-Boy 3000, it is how you manage everything, stuff you pick up, your aid, your ability to check your radiation level, as well as letting you check your maps, choose your quest, and the coolest feature of all, the ability to listen to the in game radio.

The radio features music from the 40's and 50's and its all real music, very unique, and fits perfectly into the world this game has created. I love it. It adds so much to the experience.

Since your reading this review, you may wish to know about the "Collectors" features. So lets get into if its worth you dropping another 20$ for.

There is no definitive Yes or No. If you work in the game industry, this is one of the best things you can buy, you get a 100 page art book that looks really good, you get the concept art for the creatures, character armor, and environment landscapes. This book makes others such as gears of war seem quite inadequate, this book alone was worth the price for me. The very cool looking lunchbox which houses everything only sweetens the deal, it is very well constructed, and looks awesome, that's all i can say. If you enjoy the retro type advertising of the game (and in game) you will love the lunch box, it is very cool. You get a making of dvd, which I'm planning on exploring later on after I beat the game again. You also get the bobble head which is currently "bobbling" right now as I type. I love this guy, he looks awesome, I'm somewhat disappointed we didn't get the version with him giving a thumbs up, but this is still cool nonetheless.

This is a very good game, much more mature than oblivion due to the language and themes (one part has you visiting a virtual world, where you break up a marriage, beat up a little kid to make him cry, then proceed with murdering all the inhabits while wearing a mask scaring them all away -though you can avoid it, if you figure out how to get out on your own!)

Speaking of which, I must mention the cool perks system. If you want to play the game as being evil (my next play through for sure!) you can use the "Sandman" Perk and kill people in their sleep, if that's not enough, there is a perk that lets you eat people! Also whenever you pick pocket you can replace what you stole with a grenade and watch as they die (you get an achievement for this too!)

The game is so good, so slick, I really hope they treat this game like oblivion and offer some expansions, maybe one taking place in NY, LA, or something, that would be very cool.

The new VATS system is pretty cool, you can use Attack Points and use your weapon in a cinematic view that lays waste to your enemy, weather your slamming a sledgehammer down on a demon dog, or shooting off a raiders head with your hand gun or rifle (think resident evil type animations), with that said, this game had me jumping several times throughout, it is very good and you get very involved in this game.

Lastly, I must mention the graphics are the best I have seen. They surpass Oblivion, and look better than any game out on the 360 right now.

Bottom line, pick it up, you will be playing this more than 1-2 days, it is a very good game, a game that requires repeat visits. It combines the best of all my favorite games, GTA's seedy underground environment, Resident Evils Character design, boss strength, and the gun play and horror, oblivions fantastic engine and how everything goes together. It has to be played to truly enjoy.

Also, the guide is NOT necessary, the game is pretty easy to figure out on your own. (though not an easy game)

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I got my CE from amazon this afternoon, and this is the nicest CE I bought this year comparing to the Fable 2 CE and GTA 4 CE. The CE package has a neat looking lunch box, you could either put it somewhere as a decoration or use it as the storage for small stuff. That Pipboy figure is a fine-maded bubblehead, kinda hilarious. There is also an artbook of 100 pages featuring the concept art in Fallout3, and a DVD of making of the fallout 3. I think the CE is totally worth the price especially now amazon is offering the $10 giftcard.

Now thinking about the game, maybe you would argue that this is just "Oblivion with guns", but this "Oblivion with guns" has more to offer than just "Oblivion with guns". It has a massive story(according the guide i received today, after you completed the game you got tons to do), also the SPECIAL is back! Pipboy is back. I cant help crying after i creating my character and seeing a whole new wasteland, which is far more detailed than the game I played 10 years ago. Maybe you would argue again, Bethesda is incapable of doing top-notch black humor like Black Isle, but the feels of exploring the wasteland is back, here I listed a few pros and cons

Pros

+ build of the whole wasteland

+ mission design

+ user interface

+ storytelling

+ Pipboy

+ tons of things to explore

Cons

cant skip the VATS slow motion

making choices wont affect whole game too much unlike previous ones

In general, I would recommend this game to those who love Oblivion.

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The short answer: Game of the Year.

There you go, no need to read further. You're wasting valuable playing time.

For those with a bit more of an attention span: Game of the Year --because ---

While it seems at first glance that Fallout 3 might just be Oblivion reskinned, spending a little time with this game will dispell that notion completely. Yes, it's made by Bethesda and if you've played their earlier RPGs Morrowind and Oblivion you will see a lot of similarities and will definitely feel right at home with this game. But the similarities quickly fade into mere recognizable structural convention as the player begins to see that there is a rather stout and unexpected FPS mixed with their RPG.

Okay RPG players it's not going to be all mindless or super difficult finger twitching gun battles --you are thinkers --well the VATS system is only one button away and you can take a half an hour to pick a limb, body, or head shot if that's how you wish to play. All the strategy of leveling up, what powers to get, weapons to get, and what armor etc. are still there --there's even a very lite version of co-op play if you find the right characters.

And to the skeptical FPS players --I've played 'em all --all the Halo games, Far Cry, Bioshock etc. etc. etc. --whatever --and this is as smooth and solid as any of those games as a shooter. I repeat, smooth and solid. But when you want a little extra sauce on your kills, once again, the VATS system is the answer for you as well. Very satisfying slow motion ultra-gory head explosions and full utilization of the Havoc psychics engine are just a button push away. Really that's nothing but pure fun.

This is an extremely detailed and fascinating world that is brought to life with great care, ambition, and talent. Also, as simple and predictible as the story might be, I found myself actually following it and often being amused by it instead of completely ignoring it on my way to the next action sequence. I swear, I have no idea what's going on in Halo for example --nor do I care.

And lastly, for the Fallout 1 and 2 players --you probably won't think anything will be as good as those games. But really this game has captured a lot of the flavor those games --while attaining a very next generation playability --besides we need to move into this century now. Here's a tissue.

Bethesda, Nice effort on this outstanding game and also on the excellent collectors edition --cool bobble, art book, video, and lunch box. My favorite CE so far.

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I love this game wholeheartedly and cant wait for the Fallout: New Vegas Collector's Edition.

I do however recommend that if you have a capable PC to buy this game for PC and download the G.E.C.K. If you like to mod for games this is a great one to mod for. There is a huge community for modders for Fallout 3 and the things you can do are seemingly limitless. For example you can...

Add new perks, have ridable mounts, have new companions, new housing options, change the animations, add an expanded arsenal of weapons and armor, wear disguises to fool different factions.

It is a must in my opinion to play this game to its fullest.

Cheers,

Billy

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Wow. For this price. It's a steal. The bobble head is awesome, the art book is cool, the lunchbox is aesthetically appealing and neat, and the DVD is a short but sweet making of documentary with Liam Neeson. And of course you get... Fallout 3. Perfect.

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I have purchased 3 modded controllers all for xbox 360 and all from geniusmods. two had a mod buton under the controller, this one uses the synch button for enacting the mods. this makes it difficult to do mid game as the controller resets. Prefer the other style.

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I didn't purchase this Kinect sensor to use on my Xbox 360 like most people here. I purchased this sensor to use with the Microsoft SDK on PC. The Kinect sensor is a great tool to use for 3D scanning. It will never compete with scanners on the market that cost hundred's or even thousands of dollars but it gets the job done.

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Description specifically says Model 1414 but they sent Model 1473. Now I have to figure out how to sell it.

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The Kinect is a fun device, however if you do not have plenty of room in your playing space it becomes a challenge. If you can get the right angle to work, this is a fun device to have in your home for you and your family.

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I love it except that I didn't know that I also had to get a power/USB adapter (which I later got from amazon) to use it with Windows.

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Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection Reviews

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First of all, let's just get the value out of the way. 17 games for standard retail price is fantastic. Sure some of the earliest games are available for free online anyway but honestly, those aren't the best reason for buying this package anyway.

In today's world, Real-Time Strategy games are certainly less prominent than they were 10 years ago but the one's we have are phenomenal. In comparison, some of the older Command and Conquer titles feel dated. The single mouse button system, the poor graphics which make it difficult to tell what units you're moving and the lack of any type of tutorial or unit descriptions. All of these are artifacts of a previous age of gaming. Still, since the original Command and Conquer is one of the earliest RTS games, it can be a fantastic reminder at how far the genre has come.

Even though the gameplay for these early games can feel ancient, the storylines are still phenomenal. The Tiberium Wars with their science fiction take on the future of our world, the Red Alert games with a more light-hearted campy look at how our world could have looked and the Generals series with a more modern warfare take on the series. For some, the storylines will make the older games worth playing through even without the nostalgia factor for long-time fans of the series.

The real reason to buy this game is for the newer titles in the Command and Conquer series. Red Alert 3, Generals and Command and Conquer 3 are the stand-out titles in this collection and make the whole thing worth buying. For anyone looking for great RTS games, these three plus their expansions are each easily worth the price of admission.

There are a few downsides to this collection though. The first and most upsetting problem is that none of these games are available on disk. In fact, this is really just a code making the games available through Origin, EA's download service. As far as I can tell, you don't have to remain online once the games are downloaded but I haven't spent much time offline gaming. This could be a serious problem though for those who may not have reliable internet access or aren't fans of Origin. The second problem is that some of the older games took some serious troubleshooting before they would work on my 64-bit Windows 7 OS. Every game from Red Alert 2 on worked without any problems and Tiberium Dawn worked fine but the others took some work and EA's tech support required several emails before they could solve the problem. Still, I did manage to get every game on the collection to work eventually. Last, Command and Conquer 4 is certainly a low point of the series and it can act as a painful reminder as to why they haven't made a C&C game for quite some time since then.

This generation has had some great value packs and this is no exception. If you are a fan of Command and Conquer or RTS games in general, this collection has some great selections. It does have its drawbacks but if you can look past those and are willing to put a little work into making a few of the older games work, it's a wonderful series and this complete collection of all 17 games can provide a lot of fun. As an added bonus, buying this collection will give you early access to the beta of the new Free-to-Play Command and Conquer when it is released.

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My childhood through teen years and now were always filled with Command and Conquer games. These RTSs were what really got me into PC gaming and even to this day they're still a lot of fun. It's awesome to have these games all in one place now. Having to use Origin really isn't that big of a deal because you can play the games even if you go to offline mode. It's actually nice because it syncs your saved games to the cloud so if you spend a lot of time away from home playing on separate computers you don't have to start over. All games are great, but see the one issue I have below.

So the reason I docked it one star is because of the fact that not all games quite work on all Windows 7 systems, but with some tweaks I was able to make it work. On my home gaming computer all games work fine without any needs for tweaks. However, if the odd resolutions bug you, you can go into the .ini files for Red Alert II, Tiberian Sun, Renegade (which can be found at /Program Files(x86)/Origin Games/**CNC Game Name**), Generals (found at Documents/Command and Conquer Generals) and change the files manually to a custom resolution (ex: 1920 1080). If you're unfamiliar with this, google "changing .ini files". Red Alert III and Tiberian Twilight are changeable to modern resolutions so this isn't necessary.

For those of you out there using laptops with Nvidia Optimus technology (changes between integrated and the Nvidia card to save power) here is how I made Tiberian Sun and Red Alert II work. I couldn't get either to work on my Alienware m11x R2. After lots of research and troubleshooting I found that going into the Nvidia settings and go to "Manage 3D Settings" and finding the games and forcing it to use the Integrated Graphics instead of the Nvidia card. Then go to your Intel settings, go to "Power" then change it to "Maximum Performance". Do this for both Red Alert II and Tiberian Sun, and if that doesn't work add the .exe files manually from the game folders and change it to only use Integrated Graphics. I just felt like this is a common issue so I wanted to share so others don't have to waste hours trying to fix it. Hope this helps!

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They finally got it right they didnt remove any content like they did in the First Decade but they added Origin DRM to it. Can be removed if you know what to do

Games run if you your self did the compatibility modes yourself. If you are having troubles installing your original Disks aka in a 64bit windows this is one easy way to do it but over priced. Command Conquer Red Alert does not have the 3.03 Patch oddly enough but a smart user can just download it and do it yourself. Additional Content is Music Hits, wallpapers, 2 Videos for next F2P CnC (sigh if only westwood still owned CnC) For Updated Lan or Network play for the 2d Ones the good ones visit one of the fan sites even for IPX lan fix. There is no Remastering just so you know they claim to have remastered for new systems not at all....

If CnC Red Alert 2/Yuris Revenge or Tiberian Sun w Firestorm Crash look up the ddraw.dll User fix it fixes this on newer computers

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I bought this collection to save myself the, small but existing, hassle of keeping track of physical discs and the need to install from them.

But instead of making the games Windows 7-compatible they have made them Origin-compatible and thereby made them mod-incompatible.

After wasting HOURS trying to install a simple mod that allows me to zoom out, just a little bit further, I have now unistalled Origin completely and I will never install it again.

Since EA only release games on Origin this probably means that I will never buy anything from them again.

All they had to do was to save me a little bit of time and effort and I would have given this product a 5-star review.

I would have prefered that they had just stolen my money instead of both stealing it AND wasting my time.

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The programs in this package have major compatibility issues, and the origin client is a complete waste of time. Very frustrating digging in forums for no solution and trying to get service from a customer service agent who was barely competent enough to tell me he couldn't do anything about the refund.

AirForce Delta Strike Reviews

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A while ago I rented this game and found it to be one of the worst games that I've ever played in my life.

To start things off I'll talk about the graphics. When I played the game I noticed that the screen, while in a dogfight, would start to blur somewhat or get really choppy. That can be accepted over time... Not in this case. As I kept playing it just got worse at times. While playing in the cockpit view it was hard to see what was going on around me as the control panel came up too high. While playing in the third-person perspective was where most of the graphics problems were.

The characters in the game were all annoying to listen to. I hated the voice of the main character most of all. Most (if not all) of the voice acting was pretty bad. The mission briefings and cut scenes were also dreaded because they showed (dare I say it?) the "Paper People." The characters here were all flat and had no emotion to them and only two were on the screen at once. When one of the two people was done talking they'd just scroll right on off and the next person would just scroll right on.

The planes and weapons were also quite dull. The aircraft had decent looks. That's the only good thing I can say about the entire game. That's not my gripe here though. The thing about the planes that really turned me off was the fact that they all felt the same. When you'd get into an Su-47 "Berkut" it felt the same as if it were the starting F-5 or a P-31. The missile lock-on and the missiles themselves were also quite irritating. With the lock-on it usually locked-on too slowly if it did at all. And when you'd fire a missile at a target in the air or on the ground it was just boring. The machine guns were also prety much useless all the time.

The sound was another thing that I had a problem with. The radio chatter mixed with the various sounds and music only came out to be a tool for developing a quick head ache. The music sounded more like techno out of the 80's. The sounds from the planes and everything else sounded like they came out of something that the coyote would use to try and trap the road-runner. And the radio chatter was useless and gave nothing to the game.

Though this game was released almost two years after Namco's Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies, it is still the lesser game. Konami could have looked at AC04 and, seeing what made that such a great game in it's time, used some of that for this game. But they didn't. Since then Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War has come out and has dwarfed what AC04 was. And Konami's AirForce Delta Strike has really shown itself to be a failure.

So if you're looking for a good console flyer then check Namco's Ace Combat 5 or go and play Ace Combat 4. Just don't touch this one.

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The missions in this game can be a little confusing but once you play them several times they become pretty entertaining, especially if you like flight simulator games. The briefings and time in between missions can be very dull which is why I gave it 4 stars. Besides that the game is a classic.

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I discovered this game rummaging through the shelves of a second rate rental place, and being a fan of the Ace Combat series, I decided to give it a try. AFDS absolutely has is faults, but I am still having a blast with it.

First the bad: the user interface and the overal graphics are pretty mediocre for the time that this title came out. The UI is a series of menus coupled with the text boxes with the characters, and having to get through all those text boxes just to get the options you want can be a little frustrating.

Now the good: This game has well over a 100 flyable airframes, from WWII fighters, to experimental X-planes. The flight modeling is very diverse, with acceleration, turn rate, roll rate, and speed all coming into play for each aircraft.

The challenge of some of the missions is impressive, as well. Some of the missions can come off as impossibly frustrating at first, but they all have a method in which you can complete them you just have to figure out the proper tactic.

Also, I found missle evasion took a bit of skill; it wasn't just hit the afterburners and start turning. You have to use your radar and time your manuever for a successful evasion.

Other opinions: Despite the criticism of this game's cookie-cutter characters, and the voice acting, I got a kick out of it. Having watched a few aviation related animés (Area 88 comes to mind), the expressions, voices, and cutscenes were rather amusing. Most of the cutscenes may only be stills, but there are dozens of them.

I also enjoyed the radio chatter of the missions. It is frequent, and often repetitive, but the over-lapping transmissions in a furious fight really can add to the feel of the game.

Lastly, the learning curve; it is steep. Whenever I have come back to playing this gaming after some time away from it, I tend to get my butt kicked a few times before I get the hang of it again. Probably not ideal for a "pick up and play" casual gamer.

Overall, I enjoyed this game enough to purchase it, and I dont' regret that decision. The missions are diverse, and there are tons of incentives to replaying the storyline, such as hidden animated cutscenes, hidden aircraft, hidden missions, and alternate endings.

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First of all I give it 5 stars because the overall rating if far too low. It's at the very least a four star game. I've had the game for a while and just never got around to playing it. I have however played countless flight arcade and flight sim games such as Ace Combat, TC HAWX, Lethal Skies, Aero Elite, some of the Jane's games, Over G Fighters and some others.

This game is not perfect. It did start kinda slow but unlike some of these other reviewers I kept at it and hell, it was way worth it. The gameplay is very customizable and playable for anyone, there are three levels of control: novice, expert and ace with all three allowing customizable button mapping(novice for noobs, expert plays like the AC games and ace will give a more flight sim feel). The game isn't the best with impressions BUT keep playing and you will take on missions of greater variety than any other flight game it's almost ridiculous how much they change it up but it's all good because they're fun especially when you go in SPACE! There are over 130 aircraft in this game including experimental and cameo aircraft like Vic Viper from Gradius. The characters and plot was kind of iffy at first but if you push on you'll fall in love with some of them and lol at the stupid ones. The story is kind of out there and feels almost RPG like. You play different characters in a non linear affair following the guys and squads of your choosing. It takes place in 20X7 with futuristic themes and it works well because it allows for variety like dogfights in space, destroying deadly crap falling towards the planet, attacking orbital elevators, taking on mechs and other weird ships, flying inside of and destroying massive cannons.

You do a lot in this game and big missions feel epic like Luke destroying the Death Star, some require really fancy flying and when you win.. it's just the best feeling and that is one of the major pros with this game. The graphics are great for PS2 I actually favor them over the AC PS2 games, the FPS doesn't seem as smooth as AC but the details like bolts and panels on the individual craft look superior (Yes I directly compared them).

Now what it doesn't do so well.. like I first said the first impressions can be kind of weak. Some of the missions can get confusing or chaotic and the characters talk quite a bit during gameplay. None of these were deal breakers for me I would just every now and then tell my TV to STFU. One thing that annoyed me was when you wreck the plane you get an irritating scolding from two different people whom I hate for this reason, again STFU!! I guess it isn't too bad though if you're like me and believe failures should hold some kind of impact rather than "Oh, I don't care about performance because I can restart from any of the 992134573429857 checkpoints."

All in all I love this game and am on my third round going through it, it is NOT in my opinion completely superior to the AC games but considering when it came out and what it does holy crap is it awesome I would put it on the same level as AC. I hope sometime in the future this series will come back as it is quite the diamond in the rough so I conclude saying that if you have any interest in aircraft and jets you will like this game. Happy shopping.

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I picked this game up just a few months ago, and I have to say i have mixed feelings. For me, the game had a fairly steep learning curve. The first few levles are basic fly around, kill anything that moves and are all in the open skies. the levles then turn into "Esscort this highly vulnerable, slow moving,defenceless target down an incredibly narow canyon in a super sonic jet, while taking heavy fire" This is probably due to my lack of practice with console air combat games, but i feel any game should be sucj that a novice should be able to pick it up with out too much work.

Also, i found the controls were flakey. The Novice setting is far too basic and limits one's ablity to develope skills, but the next step up is a huge jump from the previous setup, and were too sensitive.

The voice overs for the "cut scenes" were fairly well done, but the voices in the missions were far too confusing with having not only your comand center sending you info on enemy positions, important comunications from allies(e.g., "Enemy reinforcements ariving soon") but you have to contend with witless banter, dialoge that pertains to the story of the game, and the enemy's comunications.... Place all of this over the music and combat noises, and you cant really get anything out of it. Also, in dogfights, the cannons and machine guns are useless on any enemy not the size of a house.

the game also seems to have had a small budget based on how the cut scenes/dialouge was put togeather with a simple 2d, non animated sprite for the charicters. they have different facial expressions, but that's about it. i personaly enjoy this style, as gives the game an old school feel, but i can see where many would have a problem with it

all in all the game is fun for people who arent as familiar with other arcade flight combat games.

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Pros:

Large roster w/ 35+ characters, several new ones ->Most are unlockable by purchasing w/ rice as currency earned after each stage, bonus given for completing respective story modes

CAW returns so you can customize a player w/ own moveset

New spirit gauge that allows for continuous combos, full gauge+musou=special musou moves

Murasame castle mode w/ online support

Standard Split-screen support for 2 characters

Maps now have objectives and strategies in battle for rewards

Cons:

CAW is limited and you can't max out a created character's stats

Online limited only to Murasame castle, cannot play in free mode or story mode so limited maps access

Not all characters get a unique story mode (Though most do, all new ones do)

"Demons" of Murasame castle are just soldiers w/ different colors and auras

Overall great game, lots of replayability w/ large roster and each character retaining a unique moveset. Murasame mode is a nice addition, but stages are generally very short initially. Some equips are exclusively unlocked in Murasame mode so it's worth playing. All characters equip own weapons but armor, bracers, shoes, and mounts are shared throughout and are upgradable through gems earned in combat from objectives or slaying officers, no more buying upgrades.

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I greatly enjoyed this game. The English-Japanese voice over option was quite nice. (Partially because I am learning Japanese and partially because one of my favorite Seiyuu, Nobuyuki Hiyama, was the voice of Masamune Date. ''''''''').

Another wonderful thing about this game was that it was available for the Wii. Very few good games are on the Wii nowadays. If I want to play Dynasty Warriors I have to dig out the PS2. And forget about the new games coming out on the Xbox, since I don't have one of those. I am also sore that Warriors Orochi isn't on the Wii... >.<

The controls are well set up, even for the Wii-mote and nun-chuck. The characters are vivid and the graphics are the best I have seen in a long time.

However, there are a few concerns...

First off, this specific title ruined the pre-established relationship between Noand Nobunaga. According to the first game on the PS2, it was a far more sadistic relationship then what is portrayed in this title. I am not sure whether this is because the first game was historically incorrect and the change was for accuracy, or if the change was simply made to lower the ESRB rating through censorship, but Nintendo has a nasty history of the latter. The past two titles in the series also displayed far more PDA in their cut scenes. It does beg the question, does it not?

The main flaw of this game, however, lies not in its main collection of playable characters, but in its custom characters.

The customization system in Samurai Warriors 3 is seriously restrictive. The customization system allows for the color alteration of pre-designed sets for the "Headgear", which is basically the hair and any hats; the "Face"; the "Torso", including the arms; and the "Legs". The male sets include maybe 12 faces, all but 2 of which are rather old. The 10 headgear sets are all helmets except for one ponytail. The 5 Torso sets are bulky for the most part. And the 5 leg sets are designed only to match one of the Torso sets. This makes for a majority of combinations which result in old men in big metal or furry armor. Graceful young male custom characters are difficult to create. The female sets only include 3 of each kind, with the exception of headgear (which numbers at about 6). This again restricts variety severely.

Another downfall for the custom characters is that they cannot max out their stats.

However, these flaws are quite common and should be expected in any custom character system, as no one seems to care much about that feature in the long run except players. And players do not make the game...

All in all, a great game with a few pet peeves of mine. I greatly enjoy this game and hope to god that its sequel and the other members of its series appear on the Wii too.

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The game play is a little slower than in previous Samurai Warrior games but the pretty graphics make up for that. If you are a fan of the first two games or any of the Dynasty Warrior games then this should be a slum dunk for you. You can use the nunchuck, classic, or gamecube controller systems to play this game. Hours of fun game play and tons of cool characters make this game nice buy. All in all it gets a 9 out of 10.

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This game is pretty fun, if you are already a fan of the series. It has that classic feel of going in and wrecking a bunch of dudes, something I've been missing since I played Dynasty Warriors 3 on the PS2. Although the game tends to expect you to move really fast; sometimes it feels like it does expect you to be in two places at once. But I can forgive that.

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If you are deciding between Tiger Woods 2004 or Links 2004, I will tell you the differences.

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Both games are set up very nicely. Both have the great analog swing. The only problem with Tiger Woods is once you have your player stats maxed out it becomes unrealistic because your drives go 370 yards consistently, which makes the game too easy. Links, it takes awhile to max your stats, and once you do its still realistic, meaning you'll need a good drive and good second shot to make it on the Green in 2 on a par 5. As far as putting, Links has Tiger beat by a huge margain. On Links you get a nice chart layout and the analog putting feels so real. On Tiger it gives you a caddy tip and the grid really stinks. To spin the ball, Tiger still has the arcade feel where you spin the ball after its hit. On Links you choose the spin before you hit it, just like in real life.

ADVANTAGE: LINKS 2004

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Tiger Woods has a ton more courses, compared to only 9 on Links. Tiger also has a lot more PGA Golfers on the game, like Tiger, Vijay, Daly, Furyk, and more compared to Links 3 golfers. Tiger Woods has THE BEST create a golfer ever!!!! Links you choose a player model and change his clothes. In Tiger you can create your player (identical to you!) and have all kinds of unlockables to fit to him including clubs, shoes, gloves, hats, etc. There is just so much.

ADVANTAGE: TIGER WOODS by far!!

CAREER MODE:

In Links you play in a series of Tournaments to earn cash to buy attributes. In Tiger you can play through an entire "almost real" PGA Tour season with the real events, like at Kapalua (the Merceds Championship) starting in January in Hawaii. Also included are the 4 majors, just named something different. This gives Tiger a major advantage as far as replay value.

ADVANTAGE: TIGER

OVERALL:

Tiger Woods has a ton more options, courses, golfers, unlockables. The gameplay is a little more unrealistic (not like Mario Golf or Hot Shots Golf though) and the putting is not as good as Links. The create a player and career mode is awesome.

Links has the better gameplay but lacks the options and unlockables cool stuff found in Tiger. The gameplay is so much more realistic than Tigers though, and the graphics are better.

If you are looking for a game with better gameplay and don't care about the options, get Links. If you are someone who loves the all the good unlockables and true PGA Tour season play, get Tiger.

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Yep, I'm one of those people that likes Links 2004 better than the Tiger Woods games. Thats not to say that I don't like the Tiger Woods games at all but I think that on the Xbox, Links is the way to go. I prefer the sim approach as opposed to Tigers more arcade style although I think both are great games. I really like the graphics in Links as well as the sound effects and music. Links also has online play which is fun but I have actually spent most of my time building up the stats of my created guy. You can also download several courses over Xbox live although I have yet to do that so I can't say if they are worth it or not. Overall, both series have their pros and cons, however Links 2004 is one golf game that will entertain you for quite a while.

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I am a PC golf fanatic and was a little hesitant to play on a console. Links 2004 exceeded my expectations. The physics are as good as it gets and the graphics are untouchable. You really need to play it on an HDTV with surround sound to get the full effect. I gave this game 5 stars because my kids don't play golf but this game has lit a fire and they will start this coming spring. I wish they would make a Links 2007 although I don't know what they could add.

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I've found this game to be a blast. Not so hard that it becomes frustrating and not too easy so as to be meaningless. You learn a lot about golf too. I'd like to see more courses and more relevant commentary, but nevertheless, I'm having a lot of fun. I also noticed that some who really enjoyed the game erroneously gave it 0 stars instead of the 5 stars they intended.

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This is one the best golf games I have ever owned. You can create your charatures and then follow them thru their career. The graphics are really realistic, and you can upload your own soundtrack to listen to while you golf. I personally uploaded Tim McGraw's greatest hits, and that is great to listen to while I golf. This game is really fun to play with your friends.

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This company is awesome. Got exactly what i ordered. The color green i got is a little darker than what it was in the picture but it actually looks better now that i recieved it and have looked at it. Every function works without any problems and it even came with batteries. Would definatly recomend this seller to any one.

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