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No one can resist the urge to keep playing Resistance: Fall of Man once the game is started. Chapter after chapter of exhilarating battles against a plethora of creatures that you use a plethora of weapons to defeat (and they'll use them against you too).

To really put the plot of the game in context (if you care about the plot), it's well worth the visit to the official Resistance: Fall of Man web site; there's a ton of story there that I'd bet 90% of the people who start the game are unaware of. For me, the story helped me "get into character" for the game. If you just want to start wasting some nasty beasts, "Get to it, soldier!" Rest assured, the story won't help you beat the enemies or evade the barrage of defenses that will be fired at you by them.

As a relatively new gamer, I'm glad that I played Call of Duty 3 Call of Duty 3 before I cracked open Resistance: Fall of Man. It was good FPS training (set in approximately the same time period) for this much more difficult PS3 title.

Resistance has an M (mature gamers only) rating which miffs me a bit, but then I'm a bit more liberal when it comes to what I think might warp the little minds of kids these days. I've seen this classified as a Horror title, but I think that Sci-fi Action is much more fitting. Resistance deserved a T (teen) rating. My kids and I get hung up all too often on sunny days playing Resistance's Co-op Mode when we should be outside playing ball. And hopefully that alone speaks volumes as to how addictively fun this game is.

Co-op Mode is split screen of course because the game is FPS; it would be nice if some games could give the option of switching to a single screen, third person view for Co-op in order to negate the need for split screen, but that would distinctly change to look, range, feel and some of the weaponry...so I assume that's why it's never offered on Co-op mode.

Multi-player is very cool. Multi-player is not like Co-op where you play the Campaign Mode with a partner. In Multi-player you battle against your friends offline (4 player max/split screen) or online (40 player max/full screen). You get some areas of battle to play in that you encountered in Campaign Mode and some new map scematics.

But Resistance's real challenge is in single player Campaign Mode.

Your weapons are plentiful. You start with a pretty standard machine gun (M5A2) that includes a grenade launcher that will become your best "little friend" in the game. It's very useful on the enemies that you encounter most throughout the game. You also get several mean weapons that you pick up from your fallen comrades and defeated beasts including the enemy's main machine gun (The Bullseye...very handy), grenades, a shotgun, a sniper rifle, a radiation blaster (The Auger), a mine thrower, a rapid fire subsonic bolt dispenser (The Hailstorm) and a rocket launcher.

Grenades are key to survival...use them, but you'll want to keep in mind that you can run out real real fast...so use them pretty much exclusively to take down groups of enemies.

(And five other weapons aside from the ones that I mentioned above are unlocked only after beating/completing the game once on medium difficulty or higher.)

If you missed the countless gamer magazines' synopsises of the creature types and the power of the individual weapons, there are some great gamer help web sites that are worth taking a look at to help you strategize (just click on my profile above and email me if you'd like me to point you in the right direction).

And speaking of getting pointed in the right direction, part of the fun of this game is figuring out on your own how to get from chapter to chapter. There are no maps, which at times was frustrating. Let me tell you that if the phrase "the best route is not always the most obvious" ever applied to trying to get from here to there it applies in this game on more than one occasion.

You'll also need to at times navigate a jeep and a tank.

So what exactly are you fighting? Where exactly did they come from? If you're up to the challenge to find out....You're Sgt. Nathan Hale, and you're the only one with a Resistance to the Fall of Man. Prepare for some serious battle.

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Resistance Fall of Man is a first person shooter that combines World War II era environments with Doom-like horrific enemies to fight. It also offers great online multiplayer gameplay.

The plot is that, around the time of World War II, enemies attacked the world, starting with Russia and moving westward through Europe and England. In the 50s, the US launched a counter-attack, landing in England. You're fighting, at least to start with, with WWII era weapons and outfits through the streets of England.

Let's start with the graphics. The game goes for a very Call of Duty style of look not quite realistic, more "cartooney" or stylized. Textures are smoothed out, some objects are simplified. That's not to say this is a Disney kiddie look. The monsters are grimey and nasty looking, the war-torn streets are very gritty. If anything, because this is set in a WWII type atmosphere, much of the game is brown, grimy and shell-shocked.

The HUD is reasonably well done and not intrusive. A small series of bars on the left indicates your health. An equally small but useful display on the right tracks your ammo, magazines and grenades.

The sound leans towards epic thundering scores, a la Gladiator or Conan. Players who love heavy rock music might not enjoy this, but I actually love this kind of music. I own both of the soundtracks I mentioned :). So to me, this really draws you into the atmosphere. The yells, gun noises and so on seem relatively realistic to help you feel you're really in the middle of a fight. I also like that, during gameplay, it's usually done without music. If I'm trying to sneak somewhere and listen for enemy movement, I don't want that objective made difficult by a soundtrack.

Gameplay itself is typical FPS fare. You can crouch, jump over things, zoom in on your enemy, throw grenades, strafe, and so on. Your friends and enemies are rather good about taking cover and not just rushing an enemy head-on. There are a few situations which seem quite scripted if your pals are meant to die, you could play perfectly and take out every enemy quickly and your friends will still be killed by mysterious off-screen snipers. Still, the game needs to keep you on course for the plot so this is to be expected.

Checkpointing is reasonably good, although sometimes it sends you further back then you might like to start again. Healing is done via canisters you find, but depending on your skill you might wish there were more canisters scattered around :). That's why they have 3 levels of difficulty here.

The interactivity with your environment is pretty impressive. Say your enemy is hiding behind a car. You can shoot out the car's windows and then shoot the enemy through the open space. Or you can shoot the car to damage it, and have it explode a la the infamous 'red exploding barrels' found in most shooting games. If you shoot at a window a few times, it will first crack, then pieces will fall out.

Not only is the game great in single player mode, but you can play co-op with a friend at your home, or online in larger groups with friends or strangers from around the world. This helps turn the game from a play-for-a-few-months-at-home style game to a play-eternally-with-friends-online game.

Well recommended!

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I don't know how any one can get the real picture on this game with reviews from the fanboys and haters being so predominant. I hope my review is helpful to you.

This is the best first-person-shooter for a SONY platform. The gameplay is fun and solid. Controls are responsive and, as stated by another reviewer, hit detection is accurate. It's a must own launch title for the PS3.

The graphics are in a bit "flat". They don't have that multi-dimension feel that I expected from a next-gen title on such a powerful system. There's no depth to inanimate objects such as grass, boxes, chairs and so forth. Also, you can just run right through dead characters. You don't have the ability to push the bodies around. Also, when walking through grass you literally walk "through" it. It doesn't move you just pass through it. The environments also aren't very interactive. There's not much more you can do besides run, hide and shoot.

The smoothness of the gameplay is impressive. Even when there are loads of characters on screen everything still runs smoothly. This is a testament to the PS3's power. That being said, it also means that this game doesn't really stress the hardware. Resistance delivers and goods and does everything well.

We have to remember that the PS3 is still in its infancy and has a way to go before the software catches up to the hardware. We'll have to wait for the next round of high end games to find out just what the PS3 is capable of.

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I am really, really picky about my FPS's. Over the years, only Halo, Halo 2, Half Life 2, Socom 2, and Counterstrike have been able to make me say "wow" and keep playing for months. My games have to have it all (story, gameplay, online, sound). This is another one to add to that list. Resistance is all around incredible. I would say this is one of my favorite games ever (and thats saying a ton for a launch title). The single player comes second only to Half Life 2 and the multiplayer is on par and may be even a little better than the rest of the titles I mentioned. I have been playing relentlessly since launch and plan to play for months to come. Throw in the coop op mode and all the unlockables and leveling up in the online game and you have an instant classic.

Probably the biggest stand out in the game are the weapons. This game has a weapon that shoots through walls for goodness sake. The sniper rifle slows down time. Even the rocket launcher can be stopped in midair, fire its own volley of rockets, and then be aimed again and launched in another direction. Its just amazing how much thought and innovation went into these weapons. The sound is great, the story in engaging, and the graphics are very good. They aren't Gears of War good, but then again, Resistance puts more than 4 creatures on the screen at ones and keeps a steady framerate.

And last but not least, the online play (20 vs 20) is LAG FREE. I have yet to see one instance of lag in my entire time playing the online game, and everyone else seems to have the same results.

All in all, this game is amazing, and the fact that it is a launch title makes it all the more impressive. BUY THIS NOW. If your waiting to buy your ps3, BUY IT THEN.

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One thing you're sure to hear from 360 fanboys is how Gears of War blows away Resistance, etc etc. Since I own both systems, I went ahead and gave this game a shot a couple days ago, and I was _not_ disappointed. The game may not be as pretty, but it still looks great, and is a blast to play. I wished for a while that there was a cover feature like Gears, but really every other shooter I've played doesn't have it, and I was used to it within minutes.

Pros -

* Campaign plays like a story, feels like you're playing through history.

* Co-op campaign mode, I'm a big fan of this, for me it makes the game much more enjoyable.

* Great gameplay and graphics, not quite GoW quality, but looks awesome on an HDTV, controls and gameplay are standard, but pretty much flawless.

* Easy to launch into multiplayer play, I downloaded the patch and was playing (for free even) within a couple of minutes with 39 other people in the game, fun stuff.

* Atmospheric, great AI. Challenging for all skills levels, get a feeling of immersion playing through.

* Weapons! These can make or break a shooter...if the weapons aren't fun to shoot, then a shooter can lose it's appeal quickly. I enjoyed pretty much every gun you get, but I didn't really understand why you need to beat the game to get access to a few new weapons...not a good reason to replay a game in my opinion.

Cons -

* Not _quite_ the graphics I expected from PS3, but it's first gen, so very minute complaint. Only supports 720p I'm actually not sure if this going to be standard for PS3 games, or later games will be 1080p, (ala blu-ray)but it would have been that much nicer for it to look that much better. If you don't own an HDTV, don't worry about this, if you do, you might not even have 1080p resolution, so this "problem" really doesn't apply to most people.

* I'm noticing a trend here with games like this where the campaign is only around 10 hrs...it's a great 10, but it kinda sucks to be done in a couple of days, and I don't gain much satisfaction from beating it on a harder difficulty. (I beat it on medium)That being said, the free multiplayer option is nice. (Also, it's about 10hrs not including restarts, moving at a fairly fast clip through the game, it could take novice players double that at medium difficulty)

Overall -

Very fun to play through the story, I honestly got as much of a kick out of it as I did GoW...very similar yet somehow not as mindless in presentation. If you want to play through the story once, and don't enjoy multiplayer, _RENT IT_. If you like playing through on different difficulties, or especially if you enjoy multiplayer shooters, _BUY IT_.

4.5 stars.

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I have 3 out of the 4 and it works fine on my Wii portal. I haven't tried it on anything else but they don't really do anything just follow you around looking cute. Of course I didn't pay that much for them just shipping from the Frito-Lay Offer. So I wouldn't recommend wasting that much money for them.

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They're cute as hell but from the information you gave me they're not worth hundreds.

Besides there is very little information on these figures, other than just how rare they are!

I'd like to know if these little guys can work on all consoles or just the DS version.

N what exactly do they do in the game? Do they help me battle enemies? Up my stats?

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Give us some information here!

If your going to sell it for that price, I expect nothing more than pure all-around awesomeness!

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Despite that description states one month of premium included, in reality this package only has 1 week of premium account.

Here are the contents of this package (as listed on the official WoT website):

Retail Box Contents

1 T2 Light Tank (750 gold value + 300 gold for the extra tank slot)

1 week Premium account (1,250 gold)

1,050,000 Credits (2,625 gold)

1,800 Gold

While nominally it is over $30 worth of gold purchases, in reality the deal is not so great because there are better rates for buying premium on a monthly basis, buying gold in larger chunks and credits are relatively easily earned by actually playing the game.

While this package gives a decent head start to a brand new WoT player, in terms of value it's barely worth it at $20 and would be much better deal when the price drops closer to $10-$15 in my opinion.

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Having crewed US Army armored fighting vehicles including the Bradley and an M113 simulating a BMP-2, I have to say that this game nails the feel of armored warfare. Finding a good hull down position matters, real world tactics help, and power to weight ratio feels right as you try to struggle up a hill or accelerate away from a threat. The controls are easy to master, WASD for manuevering your tank, and the mouse controls turret traverse and elevation.

The game has tanks from the mid 1930 through the 1950s, you can drive tanks from the US, Germany or USSR. Light tanks, Medium and Heavies. Each country and class has a different feel. You start at Tier one and can progress through ever increasinly powerful tanks through Tier 10. Each battle earns you credits and experience. Each tank has modules(new cannon, new turret, etc) which you must unlock with experince, learn most of the modules on your tank and you can choose to spend experince learning the next tiers tank. The tank tech tree of each nation starts at a tier one scout tank and you can choose to branch out along the light, medium or heavy lines. You can choose to learn every tank in the game if you have time.

You will need credits to purchase the modules and tanks that you unlock with experince. At the lower tiers you may only need a few games per tank to progress to the next. At tier 8 it took me 150 matches to progress through and to the tier 9 tank. Each random battle can last up to 15 mins. then again I have successfully gotten myself killed a few times in under one minute. The battle rages on without you if you die, but you can exit the battle and grab another tank and que up for another battle.

Graphics are good, the learning curve is not steep, my wife(with only world of warcraft gaming experince) had it figured out in 10 games and mastered the game after about 150 battles. Discouragingly to my ego, after about her 200th game and to this day she has a higher win percentage than me!

The cons:

The match making system does not always put you into a battle where you can contribute a whole lot. As mentioned, there are 10 tiers. You could be thrown into a battle on your brand new US M4 Sherman(tier 5) againts a fully decked out German Tiger II(tier 8) with a 105mm cannon and a turret that will bounce all your shells. In this case LOAD HE, I say again LOAD HE, hunt the other teams lower tier tanks, spot for the big boys, play scout or just die quickly and jump in the next battle.

the devs have designed the game to encourage you to spend real world money. Real life money can be used to buy in game items that help you advance to higher tiers more quickly and less painfully. After experincing the pain of a few games at lower tiers on the receiving end of big tank boom boom you will likely be tempted to spend around $30 dollars to purchase a tier 8 premium tank. that premium tank can earn you experince that you can then spend reasearching non premium tanks and modules.

The biggest con/disagreement with the devs. Real world money can be spent on premium shells that can penetrate opposing tank armor more consistantly. i do not think pay to win is a fair mechanic. that said, if you know where to aim (tanks have weak spots/even shooting the front), you can defeat an identical tank even if he is using premium shells and you are not. You are just more at mercy to the random number generator. All shells do X amount of dmg +/a bit and penatrate Y amount +/-. Premiums have a higher base number.

If you have the `$30, do it, buy a Lowe, KV-5 or Type 59 tank.

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Like the title says, this is a retail copy of an online-only game which is free to play. You do not need to purchase the retail copy, but I do recommend it, especially to newer player. The retail copy includes a code that gives in-game material/benefits once it has been applied to an account, this is where the value comes from.

The code in the retail copy provides:

One extra garage slot (300 gold))

T2 Light Tank (750 gold value)

One week of premium for the player's account (1,250 gold)

1,050,000 Credits (2,625 gold)

1,800 Gold

IMPORTANT NOTES about this retail version are:

If you already have the T2 light tank in your garage then you will receive the extra garage slot and you are refunded the value of the tank in gold (you should receive 2550 gold instead of 1800).

The week of premium begins the moment input the code that is provided (so be ready to play to take full advantage of the premium account).

BENEFITS of the material included in this package:

The garage slot allows you to store an additional tank (by default I believe you currently start with 5 slots).

The included tank is a "premium" tank that can only be purchased with gold. Premium tanks are not the best tanks on the battlefield but they make better "credits" (freely earned in-game currency).

The premium account increases your in-game income for both "credits" and "XP" by 50% over a standard account ("credits" are used to purchase goods in game while "XP" is used to unlock additional content).

Credits/Gold this is in game currency, credits can be earned freely by playing matches while gold can only be obtained with real world money (with some exceptions such as contests and whatnot).

If you are new to the game this is a good way to get started but instead of using the DVD included with the retail version to run the install go ahead and download it from the game website. The retail install is several versions behind the current version of the game and I have heard of people who encounter issues when they installed the retail version and updated, instead of a clean download and install.

I could spend much time discussing the fun and frustrations of the game itself here. However, as the game is free to play, rather than wasting time discussing the game here I would simply recommend downloading the game and getting started to experience it for yourself.

Others have questioned the value of this retail package. This provides benefits equal to a $30 purchase of gold in the game store for $20 (or less). The best value of purchasing gold from the in game store is 250 gold/dollar. At $20 this provides (essentially) a 336 gold/dollar value, the only downside is that the in game "gold" is already allocated in certain ways so you cannot decide how to spend it yourself (for you economists I believe this is called an opportunity cost).

All in all, this retail version provides a good product at a good value for the experienced tankers and the newbies alike. If you've got a loved one who is already playing the game or has an interest in armored warfare/World War II, this is a great gift. Also works well if you have a significant other than you want to spend less time with... kidding... kind of.

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I purchased this game pack for the premium code to receive the gold, tank and slot. The game disk was irrelavant as anyone can download World of Tanks online and play for free. The premium code which I purchased had already been used, therefore I paid cash for nothing. I have not heard back yet from either Amazon, nor the seller. In short, this was a rip-off. Beware.

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Right now, I've got to give this purchase (a gift to me from my wife) one star out of five. Like a few other folks who have commented, my game's promo code had already been used. I've submitted a ticket through Wargaming asking whether they can resolve the issue, or whether I need to take it up with Amazon. I've got my fingers crossed that one party or the other will address this, but who knows as of this moment. Even if one or the other company helps me out, what a hassle. If you buy a new game through a reputable seller like Amazon, you should have every expectation that you won't run into something like this. :O\

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check your brain, sense of reality, and expectations at the door. bayonetta is something else.

it's ridiculous, knows its ridiculous, and completely revels in it. from her exaggerated sexy catwalk gait, to the way she kisses barriers away, to the fanservice 'photo op' moments at the end of certain combos, to the way her clothes disappear as you pull off a powerful combo (because her hair not only forms her clothes, but also her most powerful weapons, *of course* they'd get used up when she does something powerful), to the nonsensical plot and cast of characters, to the over the top violent eviscerations...bayonetta is a real gamer's delight...if you have the right mindset. i personally couldn't stop grinning and laughing through the game.

+ everything about this game screams quality (one might argue the script is 2nd grader-quality, but i'd argue it was intentionally so).

+ massive amounts of combos so novices can't help but pull off cool stuff, but also tons of depth so the gamers that want to be *great* can be. there are some tricky combos that can be strung together that are insanely cool see youtube.

+ not quite as hard as the devil may cry series or ninja gaiden...a bit more approachable, if you can handle the chaos on screen.

+ NOT FOR KIDS. seriously. cussing, partial/implied nudity, violence.

+ hilarious soundtrack. from jazzy-j-pop to orchestral, very unique.

quick tips

don't spam the dodge button. you're doing it wrong. just like radiant silvergun or bullet-dodgers of the past, you have to focus on where your character is and who's about to hit you. THEN press the dodge button.

don't button mash. learn the combos, especially the immediate wicked weave ones (e.g. heel stomp). if you can summon those on cue, you won't have as much trouble fighting the flaming enemies (they hurt you if you hit them directly)

you don't have to finish the game to grind. pressing RB at chapter end lets you re-play any previous chapters. chapter 2 is great for grinding halos early on.

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Imagine Devil May Cry 4 or Ninja Gaiden 2 if the main character was a gun-toting, sword wielding, black magic using, stripper-witch. If that sounds like a good time, then you should love this game.

Story: 6/10

The weakest part of Bayonetta is the convoluted story. It tells an epic 500 year long tale about the Umbra Witches, the Lumen Sages, Heaven, Hell, Earth, and magic jewels called the Eyes of the World. There's enough story here for a Bioware RPG, downloadable content, and a costly expansion. Unfortunately, there are only six main characters and it feels like there are three too many. Basically, the gods are control freaks and Bayonetta tries to save the world by battling angelic warriors. What saves the story is that Bayonetta doesn't really take anything seriously, she just cracks jokes, struts around like a fashion model, pole dances, and kills things by the hundreds. Although the entire universe is in danger, Bayonetta still manages to have fun the entire time. In one scene, the main characters are in a plane that is about to crash. A dramatic sound effect plays, "Dun Dun" and they zoom in on Luka, who looks terrified. "Dun Dun" and they zoom in on a little girl, clinging desperately to her stuffed animal. "Dun Dun" they zoom in on Bayonetta's cleavage! But, if the lack of story bothers you, you'd be the kind of person who'd bring a book to a strip club and complain that it's too dark to read.

Characters: 9/10

Bayonetta, Jeanne, and Cereza are great, others are forgettable.

Bayonetta is an instant videogame icon. She's beautiful, powerful, sexy, intelligent, fun, and extremely entertaining. Clad in an outfit made of gold chains and magical hair, she looks and moves like a stripper. Her hair is the source of her power; as she performs long combination attacks or powerful magic spells, her hair disappears from her outfit and attacks the enemies, leaving her wearing next to nothing. After she completes these attacks, her outfit rematerializes. Her accessories are great, from her black cat earrings, her butterfly glasses, and her high heels made of magical automatic weapons that never run out of bullets. Bayonetta's primary attacks involve acrobatics, guns, martial arts, magic, and bladed weapons. She can acrobatically jump 30 feet into the air, perform a 20 hit sword combo, and shoot 10 enemies with the guns on her feet before she lands. If that's not enough, Bayonetta also shapeshifts into a flock of ravens or a black panther complete with blood red nail polish. Her dialogue and voice acting are outstanding. Everything about her screams the perfect hostess for a good time.

Jeanne is a rival witch who appears in the game as an ally and a boss character. She shares many of the same attributes as Bayonetta.

Cereza is THE CUTEST little girl to every appear in a game... EVER!

The rest of the characters provide some comic relief and are a mixed bag.

Gameplay: 10/10

Bayonetta's gameplay is amazing! Because she attacks with her hands, feet, magic hair, swords, blades, gun heels, spells, etc... She has the most potential to be the deadliest video game character of all time. She's up there with Kratos from God of War.

The game relies on a combo system based on pressing the hand, foot, jump, and shoot buttons. Anyone can easily pull off impressive looking 20 hit combos. Many of the combos can be linked together to perform 40 or 60 hit combos if you have some skill. There is no block, just an evade button. If you evade just before an attack hits you, the game slows down for a few seconds, allowing you to counterattack enemies. Bayonetta's enemies are ruthless and complement her attack styles. Most action games have cookie-cutter throwaway enemies that perform simple attacks. You can tell, that a lot of effort was made to suit the enemies to Bayonetta's fighting style from the minions to the gigantic bosses. This results in GREAT FUN!

You can upgrade Bayonetta with more weapons, spells, items, attacks, etc... There are enough upgrades in the game to warrant three playthroughs if you want to collect `em all.

When some enemies are killed, Bayonetta can wield their weapons as well. Polearms, massive swords, bows, axes, demonic claws, etc...

As you play through the levels, you collect potion components, and halos that you can use to create or buy items. There are temporary power ups, like health, limited invincibility, magic, improved damage, that come in the form of suckers... because Bayonetta likes to suck on things. It sure beats the typical "stepping on a first aid kit" that old shooters used to have. You can also buy items that boost Bayonetta's Max Health, or Max Magic. So, if part of the game is too difficult, you are free to replay an easier level and "farm it" for halos. Bayonetta can also buy more outfits, weapons, spells, attack moves, etc...

Level Designs: 9/10

The levels are amazing set pieces to showcase the action. There are destructible areas, hidden spell components, halos, power-ups... The art style is similar to Devil May Cry. The levels are linear and it's almost impossible to get lost. Aside from the action levels, there are also, driving, shooting, and flying levels as well. At the end of each level, you get a grade and a bonus based on your time, combo points, and damage that you took. You're free to replay levels if you want to get a better award.

Bayonetta can also "Witch Walk." This allows her to run on walls and ceilings, which makes some of the levels even more dynamic and over the top. In one level, a city floods with lava and you run on the sides of buildings while performing acrobatics and fighting angels.

Reward Systems: 8/10

Bayonetta's rewards are great, but this system would have worked much better in an open ended game like GTA, Red Faction, Fallout 3... At times, you may want to farm levels to collect money for an upgrade. This really encourages you to break the game's story continuity and replay levels while skipping cutscenes. It's a minor gripe because the upgrades and reward systems are very well done.

Replay Value: 7/10

If you like action games, the combat system, weapons, and reward system are good enough to play over and over and over. Playing through on Normal Mode is just short of 10 hours. Bayonetta's combat system is so deep, it warrants 18 levels and 5 difficulty settings. You can keep playing to unlock new weapons, techniques, outfits, and compete on the Xbox Live Leaderboards.

Sound: 8/10

Some of the music tracks are epic and fun, while a few others don't quite fit. Most of the voice acting is great! The explosions, demonic sounds, gunfire, collapsing buildings... all punctuate the action.

Maturity: M

The game is sexy and suggestive, but there aren't any sex scenes. Instead the game is playful and fun. There are loads of gore and some harsh language. This is for late teens and adults.

Overall: 9.5/10

Bayonetta's character design, combat system, and determination to make the player have a great time, make it a strong contender for Action Game of the Year. It's one of the most entertaining games beat-em up games that I've ever played.

Buy this game if you like great action games like Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden, or God of War.

Rent it if you have 10-12 hours, love AAA Action Titles, and have commitment issues.

Avoid it if you hate fun.

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Though I consider 2011 technically the start of the new decade, Bayonetta along with Darksiders has been branded the first games of the new decade, the rip-roaring start to what should be a fantastic year yet an unbelievably crowded first 4 months of 2010. Bayonetta, developed by Platinum Games who worked on Viewtiful Joe and Okami, have basically made what people want to describe as the "action genre evolved", the new standards to which the next Devil May Cry or God of War have to live up to. While there's definately some moments that I can legitimately say no game has ever done for, there's other parts where I lament its inclusion or wish something was tweaked so it wasn't a certain way. Essentially the game, unless you're an action-game master, might be a tad too difficult for people with nimble reflexes, good understanding of the combat and some rare instances of almost needing clairvoyance to avoid the "where'd that come from?" deaths. For in Bayonetta you have one of the most fluid battle systems to be in a game, you also have trial-by-death moments, a tonally-off storyline and parts that don't give the game any favors. Least we'll get one hell of a sequel though. Possibly.

Story: You play as Bayonetta, an Umbran Witch part of a clan that's more or less on the "bad side" which wars against the forces of Heaven, or the Lumen Sages. Having been re-awakened after 500 years of being sealed away with no memory, Bayonetta embarks on a quest to discover her past, her connection to a little girl named Cereza and artifacts known as the "Eyes of the World". The problem with the game as a whole as far as its story is concerned is that its hard to tell when the game is taking itself seriously and when it's poking fun so the game is either really serious with slapstick thrown in or satire/comedy with odd pathos moments mixed in. Not to mention for some people it might be hard to follow and outside of Bayonetta herself, the characters aren't incredibly likable but like Devil May Cry, story is just an aside to the action.

Graphics: Graphically, the game isn't quite a "holy ****!"-esque stunner but the game is very-well animated with the character animations for moves, certain levels such as Paradiso levels looking flat-out gorgeous while enemy designs, especially bosses, are imposing, weird and screen filling. In fact there's one boss in the game that practically eclipses the final boss of Shadow of the Colossus and that guy was a tower. But then the game does do this weird stylistic thing where cutscenes play out more like animated comic strips with no lip-sync but just a character pose and lines of dialogue which jets around to another frame to present another look at the cutscene. It'll either be cool or just...weird.

Sound/Music: Another oddball soundtrack which combines jazz and epic orchestral themes and part of it just doesn't work. While we're a long ways to the awful metal track that permeated through Devil May Cry, at times you'll hear a nicely done orchestral theme and then you run right smack into a jazzy theme and yes, even a J-pop song and unlike some games which usually one J-pop theme with the main type of music throughout, it goes back and forth so much and the music itself might not seem that memorable either. Voice acting also is somewhat stilted and while Bayonetta and the character Jeanne are nicely done, everyone else is kind of ridiculous and the mastermind behind the whole ordeal is so droll in his voice and thanks to a long cutscene, you might be in a snooze before you realize you gotta fight the dude.

Gameplay: Bayonetta is similar to Devil May Cry's battle system where a certain command is used to start a move as opposed to say Ninja Gaiden or God of War which was a combination of X/Square and Y/Triangle but here, there's things like "tap forward twice and Y" or "rotate left analog and B" but what makes Bayonetta work as an action game is just how well it works and God of War 3 does have its work cut out for it because I'll be honest with you, I button mash God of War yet I learn Bayonetta/Devil May Cry systems. One especially useful tactic is Witch Time where if you press RT when you're about to get hit you activate a bullet time for a few seconds which allows you unfettered access to wail on enemies without fear of being attacked though strangely as you progress in the game certain enemies aren't even affected by Witch Time and you just dodge the move regularly. In addition, Bayonetta has guns and unlike DMC's candy shooting pistols, they're nicely useful here and with guns strapped to her feet and held in her hands, that's 4 guns to use on enemies and it's fun to "breakdance" and just spin around on the floor and shoot everything in sight. And you can also buy abilities that'll change you into different forms such as the Panther (a fast runner and quick getaway in battle), Crow (a flight-based attacker that flies for a bit) and Bat (click RT when you've just gotten damaged and you turn into a bat, negating that damage though I can never get the timing down). All in all, there's a huge arsenal of moves to use and with a loading screen acting as a training ground with move lists ready to be read and used, it's fairly easy to pick.

That being said, Japanese game developers, especially when it comes to action games tend to be, well, a lot more better than the average player and at times it feels like that's how the game was made, a game for experts. Granted there is an easy and very easy mode but for most people, Normal tends to be the default and when you're getting your ass handed to you regularly in normal encounters, bosses that are very cool and inventive but some take way too long (final boss for sure) or quicktime events that come out of nowhere, it might frustrate a few new players and I've beaten Ninja Gaiden 2 on Mentor (well, Sigma 2 I should say, NG2's a mess) and even I was having problems though I suppose practice will make perfect. However, that doesn't excuse certain sections of the game that quite frankly don't work, the out-of-the-blue Quicktime events or the astronomically high prices of the accessories which practically encourage farming or replaying to the Nth degree. Some might enjoy it but I like it when I can afford everything reasonably, not replay a mission 12 times to afford one thing only to find out there's 10 things I gotta purchase.

Bayonetta is certainly a better feeling action game all-around though certain issues I have with it will most likely be corrected if they ever do a sequel but as a first game, this thing is top-notch but to avoid mentioning certain problems it has I think would be a mistake but give it a try, it'll either be the best action game all year or one of the better ones that could've been the best.

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Bayonetta has a truly Japanese, odd plot. Angels with baby faces, portals to hell and overly tall sexual witches. I dunno. But despite that, the game is a lot of fun.

The story is straightforward walking into the next area fighting minions followed by a boss. There are many homages to Sega's other games including of course Devil May Cry and Sonic. I consider it a button masher, since who the heck actually remembers all 100 combos? You can buy new weapons and moves and of course heal yourself with lollipops. You can also construct your own lollipops but the menu is so un-intuitive and took me several tries to figure out what needed to be done. It's highly unnecessary--you should just be able to find them.

My main gripe with this game is their difficulty system. Despite it's female character and hyperfeminine graphics/names/moves/music it is a game geared toward men (proven by all the males shouting "YEAAH!" when she spreads her legs to take out an enemy). They have difficulties of Very Easy, Easy, and Normal. Normal is actually harder than it should be and Easy is probably too easy (since they increase your health and angels attack less). I'm no pro gamer, so halfway through the game, Normal became too hard for bosses. I switched to easy, and even though every male that played died at least 20x on normal NO ONE could bare to switch to easy. If easy was normal and normal was hard, there would be no problem. I guess it's a challenge of your manhood. I beat the game, but it was too easy on easy. They definitely need an in between.

All in all a lot of fun to mess around with the moves. One of the most fun games I've played this year.

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I picked up this game being a fan of the 'Devil May Cry series'. The action is very over the top, and overall plot/dialogue can't be taken too seriously. But the gameplay/cinematics will make up for the overall campy stroy arc.

The plot seems to be very simular to the comic/movie 'Constintine'. An eternal war between paradise and the inferno, the main characters stand between both factions to keep the lines balanced. I'm still very early in the game, but it seems to be stacking cliche plot twists I'm anticipating any moment now. But this really isn't the type of game played for the story-arch.

The gameplay is terribly simular to Devil May Cry, Devil Kings, etc. It is a third person action shooter, with a fairly simple control/fighting scheme. You can string together combos with standard punch, kick, and firearms. Weapons and fighting abilities can be purchased to add more variety in your combos. An amazing feature when aquiring upgrade items is the opportunity to try the attacks before actually purchasing them. It can be frustrating trading in game credits just for an item or weapon you soon realize "yup, I'm never using that." Accomplishing long strings of combos enables more devistating ranged attacks or cinematic "executions". Like holding an enemy while a guilituine or iron maiden appears and you throwing it into the device.

Now the drawbacks. Between stringing attacks and dodging enemies, the rhythm is very fast paced but easy to learn after the opening stages. Even with good timing, the majority of the gameplay can also be accomplished through button mashing, especially fighting standard enemies from one end of the level to the other. It can become VERY repetitive, even with new finishing movies and abilities unlocked. Because of this, you will see the same cinematics over and over again. Because of this most people will either love or hate the game. The gameplay is linear, there is no sandbox enviroment to wander around in. I think games like this are much more entertaining without the free roaming. Not everything has to entitle a GTA like wandering enviroment, but some people have accepted it as some sort of standard. Campaign mode and nothing else. I don't see what else can really be done with a game like this, but the only bonus outside of the story is online leaderboards.

Overall, if you like 3rd person action platformers, this game is definately worth checking out. Be warned, it is repetitive, but the gameplay seems well worth it. It should also be noted that the violence and overt sexual themes are endless. If by chance you're a concerned parent or offended by either, be warned this game never quits with either.

Pros:

Great action

infinate combo strings between weapons/ability upgrades

"Equilibrium" style gunplay

entertaining fight climax/cinematics

looks gorgeous in HD

mindless entertainment is easy and fun

Cons:

REPETITIVE and overall button masher

campaign, leaderboards, and nothing else

cheesy story/bad dialogue all around

mindless entertainment could get old fast

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Slam Bam is awesome. Of the 32 original Skylanders he's definately one of the coolest get it? But seriously, his playability is fun and he's a really neat figurine compared to some of the others. His upgrades are cool as well. I mean c'mon, he gets sunglasses with 'Yeti Cooling Factor.' We love him.

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My son played with this character at one of his friend's place, and he loved it. Having 4 arms has a lot of advantages. BTW I have seen the whole pack on sale at ebgames (Australian equivalent of Gamestop) for AUD$28 (~US$30). They have Cynder at AUD$14.95 and also many other characters. I don't think they do international shipping though. In any case, most characters are now easily available, so please be patient for a few weeks and you can then pick them up at below retail prices.

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We had looked everywhere in local stores to find Slam Bam without success, so we finally ordered him here. He apparently has special powers (I don't play, sorry!) that make him a real asset to my son's Skylanders Giants experience.

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My child loves this Skylander! We had difficulty finding it in stores and I was able to order it and have it in time for his birthday.

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It just upsets me that when I get a "loose figure from Amazon directly, it is nicely packaged in the original package and is new and nice. When I get these "loose" figures from other places, they are in a glad bag and I don't know if they are used or what. And to make it worse, I am charged over $4.00 to have one figure shipped that probably didn't weigh an ounce!! I wouldn't order except that I can't find the figure directly through Amazon or in a store.

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Well if there was any doubt that the PS3 would be able to hit a homerun and kick start the console those fears can be laid to rest as Insomniac delivers one of the finest games to grace any console.

Ratchet and Clank Future: TOD will go down as one of those games that changed the landscape for platform games. Why? Well for one if you have ever had the dream of wanting to actually play a Pixar movie this is as close as you're going to get. The graphics are nothing short of amazing and truly shows off the real potential of what the PS3 is capable of producing. If you have an HDTV set that can handle 720p or higher you are in for a real treat as your TV is going to be bursting with smooth frame rates, tons of characters on screen and loads of beautiful colors. It's just total eye candy at every single turn. You will be blown away.

The game play is smooth as butter too. Smashing enemies and blowing things up is a real joy in this game and the action never lets up, not for a bit. The game has a pace to keep even the most hardcore gamer on their toes moving faster then a Lombax with his tail on fire it just keeps the adrenaline junky satisfied. You will not get bored playing this game.

Humor wise this is one of those rare games will you be laughing out loud to. This is like I stated above playing a Pixar movie. Not only for the graphics but the actual content of voice acting and story line. It's just fun all the way around.

One thing I wanted to point out that had me smiling from ear to ear was the sound. WOW! If you have a 7.1 system you will be blown away by the uncompressed 7.1 PCM that this game delivers. This is what your home theater system was bought for and it really shines in this game. Totally immersing and very impressive down to the last bolt pinging across the room in glorious 7.1!

In closing this is without a doubt a must have game. This is the type of game that can and will sell systems. PS3 owners can breathe a sigh of relief that all the promise of the great next gen games that were coming for the PS3 have finally started to arrive and Ratchet and Clank is a benchmark of excellence that will be leading the way into the holiday season.

Enjoy!

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I have always been a little slow on getting into platformers. Usually my intrest wains after a few hours. As beautiful as this game is I was thinking I would fall into the same trap. So I decided to give it an hour. I couldn't put the controller down. The problem became so bad that I couldn't get up. Yes it is that addictive.

What makes this game a masterpiece is not just the beautiful graphics or the exciting storyline. The fun characters keep it going but what really impresses me is the diversity of each level. I have played this game for over six hours and each level looks completly different from the next. From being in the asteroid belt to going to a destroyed city and then travelling thru a prehistoric land.

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction should be on everyones buy list. This is what gaming is all about. For children or adults this game doesn't discriminate. Never overlly difficult and not to simple. This game does it well on all levels.

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This is arguably best platformer I have ever played. This game really captures the feel of a pixar movie and throws in great gameplay. If you have a PS3, you owe it to yourself to buy this game. If you do not have a PS3, well you're just crazy ;) this machine is pure class.

This is the best looking game 'til date on any platform. I literately just stop playing and admire the beautiful environment.

Pros

+ Best graphics this generation so far. This is Pixar quality people!

+ Gameplay is very well done.

+ Very fun to play

+ Crazy weapons that will have you trying different things out for days. Groovitron will rock you!

+ Good Lasting Appeal. Like all Rachet and Clank games this one will give you alot of mini games and reruns to keep you busy.

+ 12-15 hrs of regular game without counting the extras.

Cons:

If your played the previous games, it may not seem as original...

Yeah I really have to reach to come out with a negative, sorry there just isnt much wrong with this game.

Don't believe me? How about the critics?

100/100 GamePro

An amazing PS3 game that fully leverages the power of the console. It sets the bar high for not only the series but for all PS3 games to come. It is, without a doubt, reason enough to buy the system.

100/100 GameTap

It's rare that a game critic feels the way I do about this game, but in all honesty, I find it really difficult to find something that's not to like. The controls feel great. The graphics look great. The score sounds great. The weapon selection alone make me want to play the game over and over again, just to test out all the cool offered.

95/100 PSM Magazine

Combines absolutely jaw-dropping graphics with familiar platforming/shooting mechanics and genuinely funny humor to make one of the PS3's few true masterpieces.

94/100 IGN

Not only has it supplanted Going Commando as the best title in the franchise, it's also the best game of any series on the PlayStation 3 thus far -and that's saying a lot when you're up against Oblivion, Ninja Gaiden, Warhawk and Insomniac's very own previous effort, Resistance: Fall of Man.

New York Times "This is like playing a Pixar movie"

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Let's face it you love the PS3 and everything about it, except the games that are out. You were wondering when is that game going to come out that is going to make it truly irresistible to own the PS3 for those who are hesitant buying it just for the blu-ray movie value. This is that game! Our family has always been fans of the R&C series and own all the games except the PSP "Size Matters" game.

The graphics and sound are truly stunning in this game. I agree with the other reviewer who died looking at the backgrounds you will keep falling off the map watching the graphics in the game. With this R&C you believe you are playing in a Pixar movie.

This is the game we have been waiting for one that is truly playable and looks and sounds amazing. It's time to buy that PS3 if you don't own one already.

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I have a blast it's colorful the landscapes are amazing. Sometimes I died because I was too busy looking at the backgrounds. The PS3 finally has a chance to show its power. All in all it is a easy game to get into and is eaasy to play and understand. Great for all ages and levels of gamers

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My child and I have long enjoyed Humongous Entertainment's (HE) "Backyard" series on the PC, especially because of the kid players: Speedy Pete Wheeler, good-natured Keisha Phillips, spunky Annie Frazier, and powerful Pablo Sanchez. The usual crew is here, along with 10 actual MLB baseball players (e.g., Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez) playing as kids. (You can also create your own player, distributing attributes such as contact and power).

There are a few differences between the Gamecube version and an earlier one we have for the personal computer. The one negative is the graphics: The characters' faces here have lost some definition and detail and tend to look like Pillsbury doughboys. This really took some getting used to, but eventually we did. There's also no random game mode: Even for a single game you have to go to the trouble of selecting individual players.

However, the Gamecube version has many excellent features. Video baseballers will probably play on a TV monitor (for many families, this is will be larger than the PC monitor), and this enhances the experience and eases eye strain. A major improvement is the ease of fielding compared to the "follow the blue dot" method used on the earlier PC game. As in the PC version, you can play a single game or an entire season, Gamecube also offers a homerun derby mode that is a lot of fun. We really enjoy season mode in which your selected players and team go through a regular season and can advance to the playoffs.The game tracks season statistics (e.g., RBI, HR, ERA, Strikeouts), which, of course, is often important to baseball fans. HE has included several great fields (including an underwater stadium that "unlocks" once you win a few games), and, as usual, you can adjust the game according to your ability. The background noise and commentary add authenticity and humor, and the sound levels can be individually changed as well. Overall, an excellent game.

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My kids and their friends used this game a lot. They had countless hours of fun playing this game. Just what we were looking for.

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What if you took Disney and mixed them with the Backyard BunchTM? Well, I wouldn't know but could you imagine if Pablo Sanchez had to face Mickey Mouse? Or Donald Duck faced-off against Pedro Martinez? How's about Chip N Dale going against Ernie Steele? Well, there's no Disney in this game, but overall, it's still about the coolest game of baseball around! That would have been nice to see a "Charmers Team" in this game, Charmers don't get enough attention! There are 9 professional players in the game along with 2 unlockable fields! This review is just an idea, it's not meant to be helpful!

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Don't you wish there was a Disney Sports Baseball? If so, this is the alternative! If not, get outta here! This ain't no Disney Sports wack game, no way, this is the backyard, so close, you don't gotta leave your chair! Now let's see the game's blood, a baseball game plain and simple, right? WRONG! This ain't no 1980's Nintendo 2-D baseball, no... this is 3-D pros as kids, with the "Backyard Bunch" who play some hot baseball with crazy power-ups, Aluminum Power Bat, Under-grounder, Fire Ball and Big Freeze! ...

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I pre-ordered this adapter with the assumption it will support any MIDI keyboard (or drums or guitar) and was a little shocked when I read in the manual it was only tested and guaranteed to work with 5 keyboard and 4 drum sets. That was not mentioned in the product description, and my keyboard is not even a synth like you see in electronics stores, it is a silent MIDI controller I bought in the late 1990s with which to write music on my computer. I began to worry.

I really started to worry when I first hooked it up and nothing happened. Had I been paying more attention I would have noticed the adapter's MIDI activity light was blinking "SOS" in Morse code (cute!), and had I read the manual I would have known that meant it wasn't getting an Active Sense signal from my keyboard. Once I changed a setting on my keyboard to look for an external MIDI device it worked perfectly. After that the activity light blinked for every key down, key up, and pitch change.

In Pro Keyboard mode the keys map from C3 to C5 which is the top half of my keyboard, but even my ancient keyboard lets me move up and down octaves so you can probably locate the notes further down if you prefer. The manual says that in Keyboard mode the 5 keys map to C4 to G4, but in my experience they also map to C3 to G3 with one extra green note at C5 (which is where my keyboard ends, perhaps there are more notes if I shift octaves?). The pitch shift wheel lets me gain more power for overdrive, much like the whammy bar in guitar.

RB3 includes lessons on how to play the keyboard and I've gone through a few of them. They teach you the basics and don't get impatient with you. Between that and the guitar lessons I may be a real musician soon! I still find it easier to play keys on the RB guitar, and easier with my left hand than right, but hopefully that will change. After a few days of using it, the only problems have been from accidentally shifting octaves during play and one momentarily stuck key.

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For starters, this product works very well with keyboard and I'm sure it will be fine with drums. If I have one criticism, it is the necessity of the game forcing you, at times, to press the overdrive button on the controller, which is rather inconvenient. Darting for overdrive, whilst trying to play with the other hand is difficult some times the game will want overdrive, then pitch bend. Another headache. I have not yet tested my drums with it but if I have to hit the overdrive whilst drumming, I'm going to be a little disappointed. The lead that it comes with is long enough that you can have the controller sat next to you, but it's still a difficult prospect.

To clarify to the previous reviewer, this unit will not work with guitar midi systems such as the Roland / Yamaha systems and so forth. The rock band guitar controllers use SYSEX messages to refer "note pressed" commands (ie, where on the fretboard you are) and not just general "note pressed" vanilla midi commands. As a result, you cannot, for instance, transcribe parts and play them on different places on your fretboard, as the game knows exactly where you are it also means that you cannot use your keyboard to play the guitar parts. Whilst this was clearly stated on the Rockband forums, to have to dig for information to that degree betrays a failure on the part of the manufacturer to provide adequate information.

Conceivably, you might be able to use your guitar->midi system for playing the keyboard parts, but you cannot use the guitar side.

Despite all this, the product is excellent. It does exactly what it is billed to do.

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Wanting to add keyboards to Rock Band 3, you have a choice between the keytar and this unit. Since we already had a MIDI capable keyboard, and the adapter was the cheaper option, this was the one we chose. This is for the Wii version, by the way.

The unit is a little lightweight (but since I'm in Australia that helped with shipping costs, I guess...) but then it isn't going to get pounded like a guitar controller or drums. It connects to the console using a long USB cable (about 3m) and to the MIDI instrument using a standard MIDI cable. One is NOT supplied with the unit, but these are quite cheap to buy if your MIDI instrument did not come with one. From a Wii perspective, it's nice that the unit doesn't use up a wiimote.

On the back is a bi-directional clip that can be set to either clip on a belt (for guitar use) or to make a right angle with the case (for placing it on a ledge, such as with a keyboard). This seems reasonably sturdy.

Buttons mimic the standard wiimote ones: A, B, 1, 2, +, -. As well there is a power button (labelled with the Rock Band "RB"), a direction pad, a volume wheel and an overdrive button on the lower right corner. This latter may be a questionable design choice, since it is quite easy to knock the unit off the keyboard in the heat of the moment. A possible solution is to look at attaching your adapter more firmly, perhaps with velcro dots? There is also a switch to set the unit to Keyboard, Guitar or Drums.

Had no problems with the unit connecting and using it, but did discover a limit on Rock Band 3 itself which was NOT documented in either the game or the adapter. In normal play mode you are limited to any two of guitar, bass and keyboard. To play with all three at once you need to set "all instruments mode" (which the game DOES ask you about as soon as you connect the third instrument it's user friendly that way), but that itself has a couple of limitations. Firstly, no online play, though you can access other modes fine. Secondly, and more annoyingly, vocals are set to Easy mode and lose both scoring and overdrive. Sure, you no longer need a wiimote for them, and you can have three people (lead and two backups), but that doesn't help if you wanted to have (scoring) Vocals, Keys, Guitar and Bass. Harmonix should fix this. However this is not a point against the unit itself, but the game, and a minor one at that.

In use, the unit works fine. Since most of the actual hands on stuff is with your connected instrument, mileage will vary. As usual you can tweak the response times within the game, anyway. Easy keys are just one note at a time with five keys (c through g) assigned to each of the five notes. Medium adds chords. Have yet to try higher levels or Pro mode (I'm a wimp).

The adapter can also be used to make your keyboard play guitar or drum parts have not investigated this in detail yet since we have all the other instruments.

In all, a very good little unit that does exactly what it is meant to. I also see it as the blueprint for future music games in bringing together real instruments with the game itself. In theory there's no reason something like this couldn't be made cross platform, too.

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The instructions were a bit vague, but it works.

There were some questions about whether the Pyle PED02M works with the MadCatz. I can attest that it does work! I connected the Pyle Ped02M to our Wii using a MadCatz MIDI adapter for Wii and a MIDI cable and played Lego Rock Band for Wii. No configuration pf the drum kit or changing of "Midi Notes" required; just plug it in, change the MadCatz to the "D" setting (D for drum) and use it.

It acts like an additional Wii remote. It has the four blue lights at the bottom and will register as one of the up to four Wii remotes that can connect to the Wii.

I also successfully used a 15 foot active USB cable to extend the range.

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So, this thing is fairly basic.

It is supposed to take a midi signal and feed it into Rock Band, and it seems able to do that job well enough.

I got this for use with my keyboard so I won't be touching on drums or pro-guitar.

I think though that it deserves fewer stars for coming out two months after the game itself came out. I was beginning to think that it didn't actually exist.

one little thing I don't care for is that the game doesn't recognize any octaves above the one starting with middle C. Not a big deal, I was just expecting to be playing in the middle of the keyboard, but it seems that the game sticks you on the low end. I understand that is because the game was made for the keyboard accessory and they didn't really put a lot of thought into people playing the keyboards with their own midi compatible keyboard.

That just means that they didn't really care too much about this product and people that would use it with their keyboard.

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This game is very fun and I have it on PC and will soon have it on XBOX 360. On the PC version, configuring controls for an XBOX 360 controller is difficult, so I recommend using Keyboard+Mouse. It is a remake of Worms 4 Mayhem with enhanced graphics. It also includes a remake of WORMS 3D's Campaign mode which means all you need to buy for your PC/XBOX 360 is Worms Ultimate Mayhem, not WORMS 3D and Worms 4 Mayhem. Very good game.

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The gameplay in Yars Revenge is addicting, fast paced, and very fun. This Game Boy Color version is much better then the version bundled on the Game Boy Advange with Pong and Asteroids. I know this because I had originally bought Yars Revenge for Game Boy Color used for about 2 bucks. At first, I could't figure out what to do in the game and didn't understand the goal. After I got the hang of this game I was HOOKED!!! It was the best 2 bucks I ever spent. Then, one day I popped the cartrige into my system, and it wouldn't fire up. Attempt after attempt to boot the game up failed: the game had inexplicably stopped working! I had played the game without a problem earlier in the day, too. So, since it broke I thought I'd buy the GBA version....wow, what a rip-off. For 15 bucks I got a slow paced, lower-rez graphics (yes) and much worse version of the game. Don't get me wrong, Asteroids and Pong are allright, but with no high score saves this compilation is lacking. Since the GBA Yars was such a dissapointment I hopped onto Amazon and once again purchased one of the most fun arcade style games EVER: Yars Revenge.

The storyline and main character in this game are very odd and unique. I won't spoil them for you. If you haven't heared of this game already and like arcade games or addicting games, this is a MUST BUY!!! The only downfall is that it won't work on your DS, so you have to bust out a GBA, GBC or original Game Boy to play it! And yes, this Game Boy Color software is backwards compatible with the ORIGINAL Game Boy hardware! How cool is that? I'd love to play this game on an original GB, too bad mine is gone for good :(

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This one's a classic, folks. I don't remember 'Yar's Revenge' being one of the "bigger name" games on Atari. It wasn't a 'Pac Man' or a 'Space Invaders', but it was definately a fun game. I loved it back then and I love it now. The Game Boy port of the title is excellent. The game is just as I remembered it. The only noticable difference is that the playing field is larger than the Game Boy's screen, meaning it will have to scroll in order to get to the other side. This is a minor footnote, however, and is an obstacle that will quickly be overcome. If you loved this game in the 80's and own a game boy, grab it up!

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Its very good dlc but to much in price

But its a good think i got the key fast and i actvate it fast no problem with it

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If you think about a lack of cars, must buy this!

It has a lot of meaningful cars of NFS. And it also expand your MW game.

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I did not experience that, not sure what you are talking about. the forums I checked all seem to indicate this issue has been fixed and why would it not? Why would EA leave that potential issue as is and not fix it? makes no sense, if anyone is looking to get this might as well confirm what I am saying at the EA or other forums themselves first, before taking that comment as perpetually valid for more than a few days, a week or so, before it's resolved.

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only payed 10$ so worth it as it adds a little extra to a quite good game

in the uk its 20 pounds or 30 $ wouldn't want to pay 20 pounds for it

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I have my main monitor hooked up to my PC with the digital dvi and to my Xbox with the d-sub(vga). It is legit, only I have noticed my homework productivity has dropped off significantly with this new convenience.

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The campaign is what one would expect, and while it is enjoyable; we all know you Battlefield 4 for the multiplayer. However, that is isn't working at the moment. I should also not that I purchased a digital copy through my XBOX One, and it takes a long time to install. I think the install is worth it, better than having a stack of games. So while the game is essentially broken, I can't really give the game a full accurate review. I'm sure it will be worth it when it is fixed... Until then, you may want to turn to COD:Ghost :(

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I had this copy for the 360 and it worked well as long as the xBox didn't freeze up or we all got dumped out of servers. Now that I traded up to the One version, I can honestly say there isn't any more console freezing. What there is though is just as frustrating. -I should note that I only play this game on multiplayer, along with the collective, so my experience on the One console will reflect this. I did the campaign version on the 360 console and enjoyed it.

The game is still filled with glitches. For example, you could be entering a game or halfway through a match and you get "dashboarded" meaning the game dumps you out and the xBox One returns to your home screen. This doesn't happen with everyone in a match though, so I must assume it may be based on where you are connected from, or your internet connection.

I've also noticed that with the second assault expansion pack, you cannot get into the match as your game will just stay stuck in the loading screen. As of the evening of 11/23, the assignments you get are all messed up and stats are either not getting recorded or they are getting deleted.

Now on to the good stuff, that makes up for the constant dashboarding and glitches...

The game (in multiplayer) is incredible!!! The graphics are hands down far and away better than anything I have ever seen from a game console before. They probably rival those of a decent PC gaming system. (That's what the One is) Rocks, trees, brick walls... Everything has such realism. The detail is astounding and if you are coming from the 360 game, you will be astounded at just how much extra detail there is in the game. The developers have been able to add new walls, rooms, objectives, players, barriers, and pretty much every thing else there is to the game. More players on many maps. if you liked playing Metro on the 360 in BF3, you will LOVE the new Metro. It is non stop action that is 100% better than the previous version.

Dice claims to be working hard on solving the issues they are having, but so far, this rollout is by far the worst of any of the battlefield games. Still, I think the game is worth buying because of the amazing graphics and intense combat. 32 on 32 on a game console is pretty cool.

For now, the game deserves an average rating of 3 stars. If Dice fixes the multiplayer glitches, it will be a solid 5/5

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From the title of this review, you can probably infer that I'm displeased about the emphasis EA/DICE have placed on DLC in this game. For those unaware, whom I suspect are somewhat few in number, the publisher of this game markets a product (service?) called "Premium", as part of which the user receives all the DLC to be released for Battlefield 4 (and two weeks early), priority in server queueing (which doesn't work anyway), some mostly meaningless cosmetic perks, as well as some typical random value-adders. Now, in theory, this mostly isn't a terrible thing; it gives the publisher/developer advance cash-in-hand to throw towards operations while developing the aforementioned content, and allows the user to display how super hardcore they are by wearing their tacky gold-and-black elite decorations. A problem arises, however, when the DLC becomes all-consuming when it becomes the game itself.

The truth is: this game does not come at the advertised price of $59.99. In the end, it costs $109.99. I don't contend that this is inherently a bad thing if the quality I want comes at that price, perhaps I'll pay it, but to insist that the $50 premium surcharge is optional is, at its very best, a manipulative, premeditated upsell, and at worst, an outright deception. What one finds upon playing this game, is that the "PREMIUM" banner is held over one's head at every given opportunity. Every time you start the game, you're reminded that you're not a Premium player and are prompted to buy. Those 'exclusive' black-and-gold dog tags are thrown in your face every time a Premium player kills you (inevitably with a gun/gear that you can't get as a non-Premium). You are incessantly reminded that you aren't a True Battlefield player you aren't Premium you aren't important you're a peasant, and EA doesn't care for 'the poors' playing its games.

I know this isn't new and that it isn't a surprise. It wasn't sprung on me after I'd purchased the game; the same thing had happened in Battlefield 3 and, on principle, I simply gave up and stopped playing instead of falling behind as the majority moved on to new maps and new weapons. Invariably in this case, you end up in situations where you need DLC to play with your friends, and I typically end up giving in and buying it which would have cost me more in the long run than Premium would have. This absolutely ruined BF3 for me, so I just stopped playing it. I suppose I was a fool to buy BF4, having had this experience, but it was one of the few launch titles for the Xbox One that I was enticed by, and I had always enjoyed the Battlefield franchise. Now I'm in the same situation regarding the Premium vs. non-Premium atmosphere. It actually strikes me as an hilariously bold and blatant analogy to the type of class system that tends to develop in society at large: those who spend more are more important, and those who don't are disregarded. Of course, I'll concede that this is a dramatic and somewhat sensationalist point to be made, but in essence I believe it is true.

When Premium was announced for Battlefield 3, I was surprised. I was angered, offended, and thoroughly disgusted at the developer (DICE) and publisher (EA) for what I see as an underhanded and shameless move to wring every last cent from their audience at any cost. Now, I am ashamed to admit that I am broken. What am I to do? Deny that I enjoy playing this game due to the sleazy business tactics of EA? Deny myself the entertainment that the game brings? Continue to lament that I'm a second-class citizen as the new maps and weapons and perks are enjoyed by my Premium betters? I have come to see that the price tag on this game is a facade, an illusion. It isn't $59.99, and it never was. It's $109.99, and I bought it for that price, in hopes that I'll get my money's worth out of it in the next year or so. Now that I recognize this, I don't feel quite as played, having essentially bought the game twice, but I still despise EA/DICE for trying to pawn a glorified demo off on me as a full game. Maybe it's OK for a game to cost $109.99 I'm not sure but I know damn well that its purveyors should have the nerve and decency to advertise the price as such.

With all that said, I have bought Premium, having accepted that it is simply part of the price of the game. It's funny: I though that after I bought Premium I would feel better. "Finally," I thought, "I'll be part of the first-class crowd, a VIP, five-fifths of a person in Battlefield-land", but instead I simply feel embarrassed. Now every time I start the game, in addition to a prompt pestering me to buy Premium (again?), there under the Battlefield 4 logo, sits in bright gold letters the word 'PREMIUM" a word that somehow now seems like a acronym for "All Your Money Are Belong To Us", through some magic I can't explain. It's a mark; a brand; a burning reminder that I've done exactly what they wanted me to do: I've paid nearly the full price of another game, in advance, for the simple nebulous promise that they'll deliver content that's worth my money sometime in the future. Needless to say, I'm conflicted, and I certainly won't be hanging those gaudy Premium dog tags around my virtual neck. It shames me enough that I have done this; why must others know of my weakness as well?

In summary, this game, when isn't crashing or lagging, is beautiful. It's fun and I like the idea of it. I like that I can play with 63 other people now. I like that Commander mode is back and useful. I like the "Level-ution"s that cause the skies to crack and the seas to rise in Parcel Storm, and which bring about the utter destruction of Siege of Shanghai's skyscraper. I really do like this game, but in the end, I hate the people who sell it, for this is but another story in the long, tainted anthology of Electronic Arts. So here: take my money for now, EA, because I know that rolling with the punches and enjoying this game, as I do, will benefit me more than seething in anger over your shameful conduct, but know this: Along with my dollars you have earned my ultimate contempt, and the moment a better product comes along, you will benefit by no loyalty from me, nor from those who feel as I do, whom I suspect are many. Even as your stock prices rise, your good faith equity dwindles to nothingness, and if there is any good left in this world, this will be your undoing.

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Overall Battlefield 4 is a good game, however since I am not actually able to play any multiplayer at the moment because it keeps saying the servers are down is very upsetting. When the multiplayer went down I decided I would play some single-player, it worked fine until I decided to go back to the main menu, and when i tried to resume my campaign it was reset back to if I had never even started it, it is very annoying. I would not recommend this game to anyone until they fix the game, until then buy Dead Rising 3 or Forza 5, you'll get your moneys worth!

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I have no idea why this game has soo many negative reviews. I've played most of the good games within the last year or so such as GTA5, Hitman, Crysis 3, Farcry 3 ect..and I this is on par with any of them. Its visually pleasing and jamb packed full of excitement. Well worth the 60 bucks IMHO. ...... the graphic and effects soo beautiful they are distracting and getting me killed all the time!!!