Issue 54: February 2008

Frontlines: Fuel of War (PC, X360)
Developer: Kaos Studios
Publisher: THQ
Genre: Action
PLUS: High-paced, well-done controls, good multiplayer-support
MINUS: Some really bad levels, bad AI
7/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 8, gameplay: 7, durability: 7]
Comment: Fun oil-war.



Army of Two (PS3, X360)
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Genre: Action
PLUS: Cool co-op support, varying, good action, lots of weapons
MINUS: Almost useless if you're alone
8/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 8, gameplay: 8, durability: 7]
Comment: Brilliant co-op.



The Club (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Bizarre Creations
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Action
PLUS: Lots of action, cool characters, lots of varying weapons
MINUS: Bad levels, completely dull, very simple
5/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 6, gameplay: 5, durability: 5]
Comment: Pale gun-club.



Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles (PSP)
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Genre: Action
PLUS: Incredible music, good feeling, real challenge
MINUS: Some frustrating moments
8/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 9, gameplay: 8, durability: 8]
Comment: Cool collection.



Devil May Cry 4 (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Action
PLUS: Cool action, great bossfights, amazing animations, nice graphics
MINUS: Some cameraproblems, few checkpoints
9/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 8, gameplay: 9, durability: 9]
Comment: Cool action-candy.



Turok (PS3, X360)
Developer: Propaganda Games
Publisher: Buena Vista Games
Genre: Action
PLUS: Cool concept, okay controls, varying weapons
MINUS: Bad leveldesign, worthless AI, ugly graphics
4/10 [graphics: 4, sound: 4, gameplay: 4, durability: 3]
Comment: Useless native american.



Nights: Journey of Dreams (Wii)
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Platform
PLUS: Cousy design, fun in two-player, good bossfights
MINUS: Messy controls, messy leveldesign, hopeless soundmixing
5/10 [graphics: 6, sound: 4, gameplay: 5, durability: 5]
Comment: Sega should be ashamed.



Burnout: Paradise (PS3, X360)
Developer: Criterion
Publisher: EA
Genre: Racing
PLUS: Wonderful game-world, fantastic online-support, cool car-physics
MINUS: The start is hard to understand, some boring cars
9/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 8, gameplay: 9, durability: 9]
Comment: Wonderful racing.



Beautiful Katamari (X360)
Developer: Namco Bandai
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Genre: Puzzle
PLUS: Wonderful music, fun onlinestatistics, addicting
MINUS: Repetitive, bad camera, very short
7/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 8, gameplay: 6, durability: 5]
Comment: Fun but short.



Donkey Kong Jet Race (Wii)
Developer: Paon
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Racing
PLUS: Lots of modes, lots of levels
MINUS: Terrible music, bad controls, ugly graphics, boring leveldesign
4/10 [graphics: 4, sound: 2, gameplay: 4, durability: 4]
Comment: Animal-abuse.



Lost Odyssey (X360)
Developer: Mistwalker
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: RPG
PLUS: Wonderful sound, good character-design, ambitious fights
MINUS: Long loadingtimes, predictible story, flat graphics
6/10 [graphics: 6, sound: 8, gameplay: 6, durability: 7]
Comment: Average RPG.



MX vs. ATV: Untamed (PS2, PS3, X360)
Developer: Rainbow Studios
Publisher: THQ
Genre: Racing
PLUS: Lots of vehicles, more comp. types, lots of tracks
MINUS: Boring cars, bad sound
7/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 6, gameplay: 7, durability: 7]
Comment: More mud.



Battalion Wars 2 (Wii)
Developer: Kuju
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good controls, charming, onlinesupport, varying
MINUS: A bit unenthusiastic, too easy, no co-op
6/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 6, gameplay: 6, durability: 5]
Comment: Pretty charming.



Manhunt 2 (PS2, Wii)
Developer: Rockstar
Publisher: Take 2
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good atmosphere, some good ideas
MINUS: Random, ugly graphics, dull, supposed to upset only
4/10 [graphics: 4, sound: 5, gameplay: 4, durability: 4]
Comment: Boring butchering.



Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure (Wii)
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Adventure
PLUS: Wonderful puzzle-designs, charming
MINUS: No checkpoints, pointless story
8/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 7, gameplay: 8, durability: 9]
Comment: Super-charming.