Issue 71: November 2009

Assassin's Creed II (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Action
7/10
Summary: An incredibly beautiful and ambitious action game, which unfortunately suffers from the predecessor's repetitiveness and a pretty big amount of boring missions. Third time's a charm, Ubisoft?



Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Infinity Ward
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Shooter
9/10
Summary: Entertaining, albeit short, singleplayer and completely amazing multiplayer.



Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii)
Developer: Cavia, Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Shooter
7/10
Summary: It's fun to kill the living dead. To stop thinking and just point at your TV. Sometimes, that's all you need.



LittleBigPlanet PSP (PSP)
Developer: Sony Cambridge
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Platformer
8/10
Summary: A lovable little adventure that every PSP-owner with a good heart should look into.



New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Wii)
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Platformer
8/10
Summary: Mario in two dimensions is Nintendo-magic for both you and your friends.



Dragon Age: Origins (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Bioware
Publisher: EA
Genre: RPG
9/10
Summary: A full-featured, demanding and addicting masterpiece that, without shame, can be put among the best in the genre.



Bayonetta (X360)
Developer: Platinum Games
Publisher: SEGA
Genre: Action
9/10
Summary: Bizarre design meets ultra explosive madness action and the result is a fantastic action spectacle that you just can't miss.



Left 4 Dead 2 (PC, X360)
Developer: Valve
Publisher: EA
Genre: Shooter
9/10
Summary: Lots of amazing weapons and unique modes make Left 4 Dead 2 a zombie-lover's wet dream.



Muramasa: The Demon Blade (Wii)
Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: Ignition
Genre: Action
7/10
Summary: With a sharp blade enemies are cut down to pieces. Muramasa is a sidescrolling action game with RPG moments that will impress everybody who likes beautiful two-dimensional graphics.



DJ Hero (Multi)
Developer: Freestyle Games
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music/Rhythm
9/10



Grand Theft Auto IV: Ballad of Gay Tony (X360)
Developer: Rockstar
Publisher: Rockstar
Genre: Action
8/10



Borderlands (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Gearbox
Publisher: Take 2
Genre: Shooter/RPG
7/10



Band Hero (PS3, X360, Wii)
Developer: Neversoft
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music/Rhythm
6/10



NBA Unrivaled (PS3, X360)
Genre: Sports
1/10



Super Star Wars (Wii)
Genre: Platformer
7/10



Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 3: Lair of the Leviathan (Wii)
Genre: Adventure
7/10

Issue 70: October 2009

Sorry for the big delay...


Forza Motorsport 3 (X360)
Developer: Turn 10
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Racing
8/10
Summary: Lots of cars, lots of tracks. Forza 3 is packed with sweet content and the online-portion is the best in the genre...



Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Codemasters
Publisher: Codemasters
Genre: Shooter
8/10
Summary: Well done war simulator with lots of military porno. Addicting, challenging and extremely fun but not without its flaws.



Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (DS, Wii)
Developer: SEGA
Publisher: SEGA
Genre: Sports
3/10
Summary: Mario and Sonic's winter games is an unprecise and boring mega-fiasco that I cannot recommend to anyone.



Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (PS3, X360)
Developer: Vicarious Visions
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Action
6/10
Summary: Even if a lot in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 feels unpolished, it's still genuinely fun to sit down with three friends in the couch and smash mutants and killer robots.



Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Action/Adventure
10/10
Summary: Uncharted 2 is an amazing matine adventure that impress in so many different ways.



Dead Space: Extraction (Wii)
Developer: Visceral Games
Publisher: EA
Genre: Shooter/Horror
6/10
Summary: Nice graphics and a hanful of good ideas impress but rotten dialogue and a slow pace makes Dead Space: Extraction an average game.



Tekken 6 (PS3, X360)
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco
Genre: Fighting
8/10
Summary: If you're tired of Street Fighter IV and you're looking for the next big fight, you should buy Namco's hotly anticipated number six. It's fast, tough and filled with meaty content.



Brütal Legend (PS3, X360)
Developer: Double Fine
Publisher: EA
Genre: Action/Strategy
9/10
Summary: Tim Schafer has done it again. Brütal Legend is a tribute to lively imagination, heavy metal and beer trees. You have never seen anything like it.



Halo 3: ODST (X360)
Developer: Bungie
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Shooter
8/10
Summary: A different kind of telling and a fantastic multiplayer portion weighs up to the fact that ODST does not play in the same league as Halo 3.



Blades of Fury (Iphone)
Developer: Gameloft
Publisher: Gameloft
Genre: Fighting
7/10



Gran Turismo PSP (PSP)
Developer: Polyphony Digital
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Racing
5/10



Modern Combat: Sandstorm (Iphone)
Developer: Gameloft
Publisher: Gameloft
Genre: Shooter
5/10



MotorStorm: Arctic Edge (PSP)
Developer: Bigbig Studios
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Racing
7/10

Issue 69: September 2009

Colin McRae: Dirt 2 (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Codemasters
Publisher: Codemasters
Genre: Racing
9/10
Summary: Genius physics, wonderful graphics, and amazing variation makes this one of the greatest games of the year. Although I do miss split-screen multiplayer, this is otherwise completely amazing.



The Beatles: Rock Band (PS3, Wii, X360)
Developer: Harmonix
Publisher: MTV Games
Genre: Music/Rhythm
9/10
Summary: A collection of timeless songs, varied and fun to play, and presented in a great way for the world's greatest band. The Beatles: Rock Band will also bring joy to several generations.



Guitar Hero 5 (PS2, PS3, Wii, X360)
Developer: Neversoft
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music/Rhythm
7/10
Summary: Lots of good improvements saves Guitar Hero 5 which includes a mostly rotten tracklist.



NHL 10 (PS3, X360)
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: EA
Genre: Sports
9/10
Summary: EA does it again. This is a completely brilliant view of the sport and the best sports game of the year.



FIFA 10 (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: EA
Genre: Sports
8/10
Summary: An already excellent football-game has been taken to the next level. Improved physics, better pace and more responsive controls adds to a very strong eight.



Need for Speed: Shift (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Slightly Mad Studios
Publisher: EA
Genre: Racing
8/10
Summary: Challenging and unforgivening simulator with stunning graphics and a great collection of cars. The definitive version is Need for Speed: Shift on PC.



Scribblenauts (DS)
Developer: 5th Cell
Publisher: Warner
Genre: Puzzle/Platformer
9/10
Summary: Incredibly creative puzzling for everyone with a big chunk of imagination. The most fun portable game of the year is called Scribblenauts and we recommend you to purchase it.



Wet (PS3, X360)
Developer: A2M
Publisher: Bethesda
Genre: Action
6/10
Summary: The graphical style, the presentation and the atmosphere in Wet excels most everything. Artificial Minds have succeeded very well there. Too bad the game isn't more than average.



Champions Online (PC)
Developer: Cryptic
Publisher: Atari
Genre: MMORPG
7/10
Summary: Colorful online-RPG with a simple and easy-to-understand setup.



G-Force (Multi)
Developer: Eurocom
Publisher: Disney
Genre: Action/Platformer
7/10
Summary: G-Force is overall a decent action-platformer with parts for mostly younger players, but also contains little pigs that charms us all.



Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger (PC, X360)
Developer: Atomic Motion
Publisher: Evolved Games
Genre: Shooter/Strategy
5/10
Summary: A failed attempt at a good idea.



Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny (PSP)
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco
Genre: Fighting
8/10
Summary: The combination of amazingly stunning graphics and nice online support makes this to an obvious purchase recommendation.



Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 (PS3)
Developer: Tecmo/Team Ninja
Publisher: Tecmo
Genre: Action
5/10
Summary: No gore, invisible walls and blocky graphics. Buy Devil May Cry 4 instead, or wait for God of War III.



Trials HD (X360)
Genre: Sports
8/10
Summary: Challenging, addicting, satisfying and filled with action. Most of all, it's very fun.



Gangstar: West Coast Hustle (Iphone)
Genre: Action
8/10
Summary: A successful game that takes advantage of the strengths in the Iphone. Try it out, pimp your Iphone.



Wolfenstein RPG (Iphone)
Genre: RPG/Shooter
8/10
Summary: Wolfenstein RPG is recommended to everyone that appreciates Id's nazi-action, but still won't say no to a new version of a solid classic with an open mind.

Issue 68: August 2009

Batman: Arkham Asylum (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Eidos
Genre: Action
9/10
Summary: Batman: Arkham Asylum is an exciting, good-looking and well-written adventure with the world's greatest bat in the time of his life. The summer blockbuster has arrived!



Wii Sports Resort (Wii)
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Sports/Party
7/10
Summary: Wii Sports Resort tops its predecessor and it's a really good, summer-y partygame. Nintendo's sunfilled island is hard to leave.



King of Fighters XII (PS3, X360)
Developer: SNK
Publisher: Ignition
Genre: Fighting
5/10
Summary: SNK has to get things right if they don't wanna be laughed at, especially when the competitor's name is spelled Street Fighter IV.



G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360)
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Genre: Action
2/10
Summary: The biggest joy in The Rise of Cobra is laughing at it, well knowing that I didn't pay for it.



Mini Ninjas (PC, PS3, Wii, X360)
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: Eidos
Genre: Action
7/10
Summary: A kids friendly ninja clan with a hot temper, is out to save all the animals of the forest and proves once and for all that size does not matter.



Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits (PS3, X360, Wii)
Developer: Beenox
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music
6/10
Summary: Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits is a decent game with a couple of fun songs. Overall, the tracklist feels unnecessary pale and the weaknesses are too many. Beenox truly has a lot to learn before they can call themselves music-game experts.



Street Fighter IV (PC)
Developer: Capcom/Dimps
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Fighting
9/10
Summary: Well-balanced fighting with the fighingworld's biggest stars including Blanka, Ken and Guile. Now even more hi-res.



Arma II (PC)
Developer: Bohemia
Publisher: 505
Genre: FPS
7/10



TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled (X360)
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Beat 'em up
8/10



Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta (PC, X360)
Developer: Bethesda
Publisher: Bethesda
Genre: FPS/RPG
8/10



Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Multi)
Developer: EA Bright Light
Publisher: EA
Genre: Action
6/10

Issue 67: May/June 2009

UFC 2009: Undisputed (PS3, X360)
Developer: Yukes
Publisher: THQ
Genre: Sports
PLUS: Nice graphics, good presentation, fun career mode
MINUS: Stiff mechanics, unbalanced system, slow pace
6/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 7, gameplay: 5, durability: 5]
Comment: Stiff fighting.



Guitar Hero: Metallica (PS3, X360)
Developer: Neversoft
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music
PLUS: Cool presentation, sweet sound quality, really good tracklist
MINUS: Really hard, a little too expensive
8/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 9, gameplay: 9, durability: 8]
Comment: Rocking out!



Terminator Salvation (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Grin
Publisher: Warner
Genre: Action
PLUS: Clever two-player mode, intense battles, the Terminator theme
MINUS: Repetitive, unbalanced, short, horrible dialogue, ugly design
5/10 [graphics: 7, sound 4: gameplay: 6, durability: 4]
Comment: Short & frustrating.



Virtua Tennis 2009 (PS3, X360)
Developer: Sumo Digital
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Sports
PLUS: Good-looking player models, nice menus, sweet soundeffects
MINUS: Slow pace, terrible World Tour-mode, boring tournaments
5/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 6, gameplay: 5, durability: 4]
Comment: Slow tennis.



Infamous (PS3)
Developer: Sucker Punch
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Action
PLUS: Really good controls, nice graphics, huge freedom
MINUS: Some graphical misses, repetitive missions
8/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 8, gameplay: 8, durability: 8]
Comment: Superpowers rules.



Bionic Commando (PS3, X360)
Developer: Grin
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Action
PLUS: Fun swinging, nice designed environments
MINUS: Limited possibilities, linear world, frustrating radioactivity
6/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 7, gameplay: 5, durability: 6]
Comment: Bionic disappointment.



Fuel (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Asobo Studios
Publisher: Codemasters
Genre: Racing
PLUS: Several vehicle classes, huge tracks, nice map
MINUS: Loose car-physics, hopelessly boring racing, terrible music
5/10 [graphics: 6, sound: 5, gameplay: 5, durability: 5]
Comment: Pale fuel.



Punch-Out (Wii)
Developer: Next Level Games
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Sports
PLUS: Challenging, charming graphics, full of humour, sweet nostalgia
MINUS: Few new fighters, thin multiplayer possibilities
9/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 8, gameplay: 10, durability: 8]
Comment: Punch-drunk love.



The Sims 3 (PC)
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Genre: Simulation
PLUS: Lovely humour, agile system, open world
MINUS: Momental circumstantial user-interface
9/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 8, gameplay: 8, durability: 9]
Comment: Fantastic.



Fight Night Round 4 (PS3, X360)
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Genre: Sports
PLUS: Cool controls, over 40 boxers, gorgeous graphics
MINUS: Somewhat boring singleplayer-component, repetitive commentators
8/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 6, gameplay: 8, durability: 8]
Comment: King of boxing.

Issue 66: April 2009

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Starbreeze/Tigon
Publisher: Atari
Genre: Action
PLUS: Filled with action, imaginative violence, nice pace, good atmosphere
MINUS: Pretty monotonic, terrible camera
8/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 8, gameplay: 9, durability: 8]
Comment: A lot more Riddick.



Legends of Wrestlemania (PS3, X360)
Developer: Yukes
Publisher: THQ
Genre: Fighting
PLUS: Filled with content, cool collection of wrestlers, easy to play
MINUS: Bad animations, no real depth
7/10 [graphics: 6, sound: 8, gameplay: 6, durability:8]
Comment: Sweet nostalgia.



Wanted: Weapons of Fate (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Grin
Publisher: Warner
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good controls, cool fights, good sound, nice attitude
MINUS: Repetitive leveldesign, looses pace towards the end, a bit repetitive over-all
7/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 8, gameplay: 7, durability: 6]
Comment: Heavy action.



Ninja Blade (X360)
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Action
PLUS: Incredibly good bossfights, innovative gamesystem, nice music
MINUS: Uneven pace, some flaws in the controls
7/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 8, gameplay: 7, durability: 7]
Comment: Amazing stunts.



Resistance: Retribution (PSP)
Developer: Bend
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good story, gorgeous graphics, well-planned controls
MINUS: Too easy, pretty repetitive
7/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 8, gameplay: 6, durability: 7]
Comment: Epic mini-action.



Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (DS)
Developer: Rockstar
Publisher: Rockstar
Genre: Action
PLUS: Huge variation, gorgeous graphics, long lasting-appeal, cool story
MINUS: A bit too easy, boring music
9/10 [graphics: 10, sound: 7, gameplay: 8, durability: 10]
Comment: Pocket-gangsters.



Sacred 2: Fallen Angel (PS3, X360)
Developer: Ascaron
Publisher: Deep Silver
Genre: RPG
PLUS: A whole lot of content, good setup-possibilities
MINUS: Worthless graphics, terrible dialogue, extremely repetitive
5/10 [graphics: 3, sound: 5, gameplay: 5, durability: 7]
Comment: Semi-boring fantasy.



Rock Revolution (PS3, X360, Wii)
Developer: Zoé Mode
Publisher: Konami
Genre: Music
PLUS: You can improvise solos
MINUS: No guitars of its own, no vocals, ugly graphics, terrible layout
3/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 3, gameplay: 3, durability: 2]
Comment: Terrible Konami, terrible.



The Godfather II (PC, PS3, X360) (this is the official review, not last month's)
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Genre: Action
PLUS: Cool setup, rich of content, violent, well-done online-support
MINUS: Ugly graphics, loose story, boring sound
7/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 5, gameplay: 8, durability:8]
Comment: Henched henchmen.



Blue Dragon Plus (DS)
Developer: Brownie Brown
Publisher: Mistwalker
Genre: RPG
PLUS: Fantastic music, charming story, varied
MINUS: No challenge, simple graphics
7/10 [graphics: 6, sound: 9, gameplay: 7, durability:7]
Comment: Comforting shadows.



Tenchu: Shadow Assassins (Wii)
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Action
PLUS: Lots of sidemissions, decent graphics
MINUS: Terrible controls, bad camera, slow story
5/10 [graphics: 6, sound: 5, gameplay: 4, durability: 5]
Comment: Old-fashioned with no agility.



Metal Gear Solid Touch (Iphone)
Developer: Kojima Productions
Publisher: Konami
Genre: Action
PLUS: Really good-looking graphics, fantastic music
MINUS: Terrible mechanics, utterly repetitive
2/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 7, gameplay: 1, durability: 1]
Comment: Terrible license-nonsense.



Ready 2 Rumble Revolution (Wii)
Developer: Aki
Publisher: Atari
Genre: Fighting
PLUS: Fun minigames, charming design
MINUS: Confusing matches, silly boxers, boring presentation
3/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 2, gameplay: 3, durability: 3]
Comment: Fiasco...



Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad (X360)
Developer: Tamsoft
Publisher: D3
Genre: Action
PLUS: Long adventure, advanced combos
MINUS: Repetitive, ugly graphics, tragical music, hopeless design
4/10 [graphics: 2, sound: 4, gameplay: 5, durability: 4]
Comment: Expensive budget-butchering.



Wheelman (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Midway/Tigon
Publisher: THQ
Genre: Action
PLUS: Nice-looking graphics, cool music, varied missions, heavy story
MINUS: Lifeless city, stupid enemies, stiff animations
6/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 8, gameplay: 5, durability: 5]
Comment: GTA Light.



SOCOM: Confrontation (PS3)
Developer: Slant Six Games
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good leveldesign, partly entertaining online-component
MINUS: Buggy, ugly graphics, uneven gamesystem
5/10 [graphics: 4, sound: 5, gameplay: 5, durability: 6]
Comment: Soldiers who let down.

Issue 65: March 2009

Resident Evil 5 (PS3, X360)
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Action
PLUS: Really good graphics, engaging story, varied environments
MINUS: No horror, no puzzles
8/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 8, gameplay: 8, durability: 8]
Comment: Smoking hot zombiesaga.



Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard (PS3, X360)
Developer: Vicious Cycle
Publisher: D3
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good sense of humour, good voice-acting, engaging music, fun design
MINUS: Really repetitive, ugly graphics, stiff controls
6/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 8, gameplay: 6, durability: 6]
Comment: Decent parody.



Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii)
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Platform
PLUS: Charming design, fun bossfights, varied levels
MINUS: Messy controls, rotten concept, extremely easy
5/10 [graphics: 6, sound: 5, gameplay: 5, durability: 4]
Comment: Weird & synthetic.



Afro Samurai (PS3, X360)
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco
Genre: Action
PLUS: Cool design, cool dialogue, awesome bossfights
MINUS: Terrible camera, bad leveldesign, unthoughtful controls
6/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 8, gameplay: 5, durability: 5]
Comment: Sloppy samurai.



Mad World (Wii)
Developer: Platinum Games
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Action
PLUS: Cool action, fine controls, neat graphics, fun humour
MINUS: A bit repetitive, messy camera
8/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 8, gameplay: 8, durability: 7]
Comment: Enjoyable butchering.



50 Cent: Blood on the Sand (PS3, X360)
Developer: Swordfish Studios
Publisher: THQ
Genre: Action
PLUS: Stable controls, high-paced, nice graphics, lots of music
MINUS: Repetitive and shallow setup, stupid enemies, terrible story
7/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 6, gameplay: 7, durability: 5]
Comment: Stable action.



Shellshock 2: Blood Trails (PC, X360)
Developer: Rebellion
Publisher: Eidos
Genre: Action
PLUS: Partly scary, Vietnam-zombies is an interesting idea
MINUS: Dated graphics, boring leveldesign, terrible story
4/10 [graphics: 4, sound: 4, gameplay: 4, durability: 4]
Comment: Desperate action-ambitions.



Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection (PS3, X360)
Developer: Backbone
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Collection
PLUS: 49 classic games, sweet music, cousy retro-feeling
MINUS: Some classics are missing, ugly image-filters
7/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 7, gameplay: 8, durability: 8]
Comment: 16-bit magic.



Nerf N-Strike (Wii)
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Genre: Action
PLUS: Kiddie-approved, two different ways to use the Nerf-blaster
MINUS: Uninspired setup, boring design
5/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 4, gameplay: 4, durability: 5]
Comment: Half-decent license product.



Ninja Town (DS)
Developer: Venan
Publisher: Southpeak
Genre: Strategy
PLUS: Clever concept, sweet design, fun multiplayer
MINUS: A bit annoying camera
8/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 7, gameplay: 8, durability: 8]
Comment: Alright ninja warfare.



Silent Hill: Homecoming (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good controls, cool music, several different endings
MINUS: Never becomes scary, too easy
6/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 9, gameplay: 9, durability: 9]
Comment: A non-scary horror game.



Stormrise (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Creative Assembly
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Strategy
PLUS: Completely okay graphics, lots of units on-screen
MINUS: Messy controls, messy camera
6/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 6, gameplay: 5, durability: 6]
Comment: Half-decent strategy.



HAWX (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Action
PLUS: Richly made dialogue, lots of cool aircrafts
MINUS: Boring setup, stiff controls, half-ugly graphics, full of clichés
5/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 6, gameplay: 5, durability: 5]
Comment: Stiff dogfights.



Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned (X360)
Developer: Rockstar
Publisher: Rockstar
Genre: Action
PLUS: Fantastic graphics, cool exciting story, sharp storytelling, lovely variation, sweet atmosphere
MINUS: Some annoying action-sequences, momentally repetitive dialogue
9/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 9, gameplay: 8, durability: 9]
Comment: -



The Godfather II (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Genre: Action
PLUS: -
MINUS: -
6/10 [graphics: -, sound: -, gameplay: -, durability: -]
Comment: -

Issue 64: February 2009

Killzone 2 (PS3)
Developer: Guerilla Games
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Action
PLUS: Wonderful design, fantastic lighting, brilliant controls, 18 hours long story, genuine multiplayer component, good animations
MINUS: Uneven soundmix
10/10 [graphics: 10, sound: 8, gameplay: 9, durability: 10]
Comment: The war is on.



Street Fighter IV (PS3, X360)
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Fighting
PLUS: Perfect controls, wonderful design, expensive online-mode, incredibly awesome characters, lovely online-mode
MINUS: Ugly cutscenes
10/10 [graphics: 9, sound: 8, gameplay: 10, durability: 10]
Comment: Godly fighting.



FEAR 2: Project Origin (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Monolith Productions
Publisher: Warner
Genre: Action
PLUS: Intense pace, cool weapons, great horror moments
MINUS: Old graphics, repetitive gunfights
7/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 6, gameplay: 8, durability: 6]
Comment: Enjoyable action.



Race Pro (X360)
Developer: Simbin
Publisher: Atari
Genre: Racing
PLUS: Good vehicle-physics, lots of settings, realistic
MINUS: Long loading-times, pale presentation, dull car-selection
7/10 [graphics: 6, sound: 6, gameplay: 8, durability: 7]
Comment: Good, but not GTR 2.



Tomb Raider: Underworld (Wii)
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Eidos
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good variation, nice graphics, cool level-design, good music
MINUS: Terrible camera, pointless Wii-mote action, flat soundeffects
5/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 5, gameplay: 4, durability: 4]
Comment: Shaken Lara.



Halo Wars (X360)
Developer: Ensemble Studios
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Strategy
PLUS: Sweet missions, agile controls, good Halo-feel
MINUS: PC-controls are still better
9/10 [graphics: 8, sound: 8, gameplay: 9, durability: 9]
Comment: Strategic pearl.



House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii)
Developer: Headstrong Games
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Action
PLUS: Cool zombies, nice overall design
MINUS: Stiff mechanics, way too hard, uninspired setup
4/10 [graphics: 5, sound: 6, gameplay: 4, durability: 3]
Comment: Boring gunplay.



Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop (Wii)
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good humor, varying playability, rich of content, filled with action
MINUS: Bad camera, corny graphics, flat sound
7/10 [graphics: 7, sound: 7, gameplay: 7, durability: 7]
Comment: Zombie-sloppiness.



The Lord of the Rings: Conquest (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Pandemic Studios
Publisher: EA
Genre: Action
PLUS: Good soundtrack, lots of enemies
MINUS: Ugly graphics, terrible AI, boring controls
4/10 [graphics: 4, sound: 5, gameplay: 4, durability: 4]
Comment: Brown action-soup.