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Game Title: Space Invaders Extreme

Release Date: 06/17/2008

ESRB Rating: Everyone

Genre(s): Action, Shooter

Publisher: Taito

Developer: Taito

Platform(s): Sony PSP, Nintendo DS

We’ve seen a lot of retro revivals lately on the big screen with movies and with games as well. The outcome is always up in the air really on how well it comes across this time around. We’ve seen a new Pac-Man, New Super Mario Bros., and tons of “Greatest Hits” discs. Now Space Invaders Extreme joins the bandwagon to see how it fares with the gamers today. Somehow Space Invaders Extreme ends up on the end with the great retro movie/game revivals. I say this because the gameplay and style is extremely old school. I mean seriously…the original Space Invaders was made in 1978! Although you will feel it’s age a little bit because it is still a two dimensional turret simulation game with very simplistic gameplay. Being that the game is for Sony PSP and Nintendo DS…the retro looks, feel, and gameplay are much more welcomed than it would be on the bigger consoles.

The key to bringing back a retro game is to keep a lot of the original game mechanics there because that is what gamers remember it as, and that is what they are looking for when they come back. If a developer can keep the original game intact, but add some updates to graphics and add a few twists then you got yourself a pretty solid game with very little thought. That is what happened here with Space Invaders Extreme…which is a good thing! The new graphics still keep the 2D retro appearance, but they are brighter and more colorful. The backgrounds are super trippy, and you may actually want to turn them off because they can get in the way when you are in the middle of some intense action. It just becomes hard to see everything when you have background that’s changing colors and swirling around. However, this is for you to decide.

As I said above, the gameplay is a lot like the 1978 version. You are still moving the little turret back and forth in an attempt to clear the screen of the invaders that continually move toward you. One major plus though is that as you make your way through the single-player part of the game you will see a lot of new invader types, power-ups, and quite a few bosses that prove to be challenging. Another great thing about the gameplay of Space Invaders Extreme is that it is extremely unpredictable. This game loves to switch things up on you to test your skills, and it really adds a lot of fun to the game. Even veterans of the old school version will find this release a lot of fun. For instance, with games on this style you begin to learn patterns so you can defeat the different invader types without much hassle. However, there are quite a few surprises awaiting you that will suddenly break your pattern and make you start blasting on the fly.

The gameplay is truly flawless and is sure to please many gamers out there. Also worth noting is the amount of freedom you are given in the game. You progress down different paths depending on how well you are doing in the game, which adds a ton of replay value to the game. There are also a lot of secret levels you can go to that will make you enjoy the game even more. In case you are wondering…the secret levels are accessed by hitting the fast color changing UFO’s . On top of all this…there is even an online versus mode that is strangely addictive in itself. Space Invaders Extreme is built on simple mechanics but it has been truly perfected. The game is tons of fun and there are so many factors that bring you back for more. You can play single-player over and over before you stop seeing new things, and with online battles you are in for hours of entertainment at the least. I highly recommend this game to anyone looking for something to play on their PSP or DS.

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Title: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness

Platform: Nintendo DS

Developer: Chunsoft

Publisher: Nintendo

Release Date: N/A

Genre: Dungeon RPG

This game marks the second time developers Chunsoft and publisher Nintendo have paired up together to make a game. With that said, I kinda hoped for a better outcome being that they have worked side by side before. Unfortunately, it didn’t seem to work in their favor at all. If you played Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team a few  years back, then you probably remember some of the flaws and issues the game had. And…even if you didn’t play it or don’t remember the problems you will be given another chance to experience them in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness. Why did these issues carry over to the newest installment of the series? I have no idea! To summarize it shortly, the game is very slow feeling and definitely lacks in the challenging department. They really fell short on what could have been a truly awesome Pokemon adventure for fans to enjoy. We all know Pokémon has always been about collecting obsessively to progress yourself, and that the game is a long-term commitment. You can’t just play every now & then and expect to be at the end of the game any time soon. The progression in past games has always been fairly slow, but it was at least steady. The problem I have with the Mystery Dungeon games is that they abandon all of the good qualities of other Pokemon games. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness focuses more on achievements more than anything else. That doesn’t sound so bad eh? Not really, but the fact that you have to be prepared to get sent to the beginning of the game and start over with nothing except for whatever happens to be in storage…sucks. It’s basically like playing an RPG game with no save points. You either make it all the way or start over, and that becomes very very frustrating. To mix the two downfalls together…one of the achievements is to survive two hours without being sent back to the start. Yeah, that sounds like an accomplish that will be fun to achieve…

The game is constantly testing you. Every time you enter a dungeon the whole goal is to see how far you can get without meeting your fate. With that said, this game will only appeal to those of you who are fans of this style of gameplay. If you enjoy trying over and over, and perfecting your gameplay to see how far you can actually get then this game should be quite a treat for you. However, if you are not a fan of this you will be in for hours and hours of boredom, frustration, and nearly break your DS when you lose for the 40th time.

Not all is lost with this game though. The plot is actually pretty good. It manages to grab you and push you to progress further and further. So if you decide to give this game a chance you can look forward to that. The story can help counter the frustration a bit, and the Mystery Dungeon series can become strangely addictive. If you really want a dungeon crawler style game I would rather play Shiren the Wanderer anyday, but if you just can’t pass up Pokemon games, feel like collecting 100’s of cute lil’ characters and power-level them like no other…then you can’t lose with Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness. My advice? Rent it before you buy it! You never know how you will feel about this one. It really depends on the individual gamer to make that decision.

DeVOTeD 2 GaminG Review:

Well, we have seen a lot of comic book hit or miss moves and games in the past so what’s the verdict on Hellboy: The Science of Evil? Not very good actually based on what I have heard and read. First of all, the game is incredibly easy no matter what system you play it on. In case you don’t know…the game is for PS3, Xbox 360, and PSP. I’m not opposed to playing an easy game…sometimes it doesn’t matter because they are a lot of fun. This is not really the case with Hellboy: The Science of Evil. The game really feels empty due to lacking environments. It appears to be more of a hollow shell than anything else, and that is not going to cut it for a game nowadays. The game will be released on 06/24/2008 so if you are a Hellboy fan you can hope I am completely wrong and give it a chance. But, after watching videos, reading about it, and looking at the screenshots…it just doesn’t look like it has that much to offer. From what I gathered…the combat system is just as bad as the environment design too, which is digging the hole for this game even further into the ground. This all appears to be another licensed game going down the drain. I forgot to mention the fairly crappy voice talent that they hired too didn’t I? Geez this isn’t looking good at all! Let’s review here for a second. Hellboy: The Science of Evil comes out June 24th, 2008, the environment feels unfinished and empty, the combat mechanics are clunky, and the voice talent is less than average. Yep, this is definitely a bargain bin game waiting to happen. I give it 2 out of 5 stars….and the only reason it didn’t get a one is because it is not COMPLETELY broken. Just close.

DeVOTeD 2 GaminG Rating

So, I got my Sony PSP God of War bundle the day it came out, and as you can see in the picture…it’s pretty badass. Not only does the PSP look awesome in the smooth bloody red color with Kratos lurking on the back, but it also came with the much anticipated God of War: Chain of Olympus UMD as well as Superbad the movie. Needless to say I have yet to watch Superbad, but I have been playing God of War like no other. I have already beat the game once so now I am going through it on the hardest difficulty. The game is AWESOME. Seriously. Whether or not you are a God of War series’ fan you will enjoy this game. The graphics are great considering the PSP is supposed to be nothing more than a portable Playstation 2. With that said, this game really pushes the PSP to its limits. The load times were surprising fast too! I expected to see the loading screen a LOT because before this I had never owned/played the PSP, but the load times were great and I was never waiting too long to get right back into action. The gameplay of God of War: Chains of Olympus is completely flawless. The mechanics used in battle flow like a river with how smooth they are. You can easily beat the crap out of 10 enemies on screen, toss one in the air, beat the crap out of him until he is half dead, then before he hits the ground snag him with your weapon and sling him around to his death. Then of course upon landing you proceed to kill the rest of them like nothing happened. It is truly one of the best games I have played in a long time. Normally, if a game doesn’t offer multiplayer modes I don’t even bother renting it…let alone buy it. So that should say quite a bit for this game. Not only did I want to give this game a try, but it was the game that made me buy the PSP in the first place. I am very happy I did! I recommend this game to any gamer out there who likes action/adventure style video games. God of War: Chains of Olympus is the total package. Great graphics, gameplay, badass mythology storyline, re-playable, and if you don’t already have a PSP you can buy it all in one nice little package. I give it 5 out of 5 stars!

Sony has a sweet new PSP bundle coming out in the near future. As you can see in the picture…the PSP alone looks pretty damn cool. A nice red background with a white picture of the infamous Krotos add a nice finishing touch to the handhelld gaming system. On top of that though, the PSP will be coming with God of War: Chains of Olympus game, Superbad on UMD, and a voucher which will allow you to download Syphon Filter: Combat Ops absolutely free! Pretty sweet bundle but how does it cost? A simple $200 and you can call it all yours. Sure, $200 may seem like a lot to some people. If so, go get a job you lazy bums. It can all be years this June so you still have some time to save up…