Issue 42: November 2006

Gears of War (X360)
Developer: Epic
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Action
PLUS: Fantastic graphics, cool design, perfect pace, really great controls, wonderful online-support
MINUS: Nothing
10/10 [graphics: 10, sound: 9, gameplay: 10, durability: 9]
Comment: Brilliant action!


Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (PC, PS2, Xbox, X360)
Developer: Raven Software
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Action
PLUS: Lots of characters, fun co-op, good atmosphere
MINUS: Messy fights, boring offline, average graphics
6/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 6, gameplay: 6, durability: 6]
Comment: Pretty okey.


Gothic 3 (PC)
Developer: Piranha Bytes
Publisher: Jowood
Genre: RPG
PLUS: Fantastic atmosphere, huge world, lots of variation
MINUS: Full of technical mistakes, demands a monster-computer
7/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 9, gameplay: 5, durability: 8]
Comment: Charming but full of problems.


Neverwinter Nights 2 (PC)
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Atari
Genre: RPG
PLUS: Cool variation, lots of content, stunning graphics
MINUS: Bad camera, the main story could've been better
8/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 8, gameplay: 8, durability: 9]
Comment: Cool sequel.


Fear: Extraction Point (PC)
Developer: Timegate Studios
Publisher: Vivendi
Genre: Action
PLUS: Cool variation, fantastic fights, amazing end
MINUS: Too short, little too thin story
9/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 9, gameplay: 9, durability: 6]
Comment: Frightening good expansion.


Need For Speed: Carbon (GC, PC, PS2, Xbox, X360)
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Genre: Racing
PLUS: Brilliant, cool choice of cars, exciting story
MINUS: Stale car-physics, too easy
7/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 7, gameplay: 7, durability: 8]
Comment: I rule the streets.


Medieval II: Total War (PC)
Developer: Creative Assembly
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Strategy
PLUS: Historical correct, exhausting and filling content
MINUS: Boring cityfights, odd controls
8/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 6, gameplay: 8, durability: 9]
Comment: Heavy strategy.


Fifa 07 (X360)
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Genre: Sports
PLUS: Nice graphics, amazing manager-mode, balanced controls
MINUS: Only six leagues, excessive bodycontact
7/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 7, gameplay: 7, durability: 8]
Comment: A good try.


Call of Duty 3 (X360, PS3)
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Action
PLUS: Wonderful variation, good challenge, fantastic intensity
MINUS: Momental stupid AI
9/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 9, gameplay: 8, durability: 9]
Comment: War is beautiful.


Rainbow Six Vegas (PC, X360, PS3)
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Action
PLUS: Fantastic controls, awesome graphics, very nice environments
MINUS: Volatile screen updating, some small bugs
8/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 9, gameplay: 9, durability: 8]
Comment: Rainbow is back!


Phantasy Star Universe (PC, PS2, X360)
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega
Genre: RPG
PLUS: Good atmosphere, variated, full of content, good mission
MINUS: Boring offline-adventure, primitive graphics
8/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 8, gameplay: 8, durability: 9]
Comment: Powerful online-adventure.


Guitar Hero II (PS2)
Developer: Harmonix
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music
PLUS: Cool multiplayer-mode, superb songs, nice presentation
MINUS: I want to improvise
9/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 9, gameplay: 9, durability: 9]
Comment: Me = Guitarhero


Bionicle Heroes (PS2, GC, PC, X360)
Developer: Traveller's Tales
Publisher: Eidos
Genre: Action
PLUS: Cool effects, good sound
MINUS: Pretty dull, clumsy controls
6/10 [graphics: 6, sound: 7, gameplay: 6, durability: 6]
Comment: Simple but fun.