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1. Arc the Lad: Collection
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2. Resident Evil 2 - Greatest Hits
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3. Digimon World
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4. Vampire Hunter D
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5. Starsky & Hutch for PlayStation
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6. Alone in the Dark 4: The New Nightmare
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7. Detective Barbie: Mystery Cruise
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8. Rising Zan: The Samurai Gunman
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9. My Disney Kitchen
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10. Barbie Gotta Have Games
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11. Tomorrow Never Dies
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12. Resident Evil: Survivor
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13. Disney's Treasure Planet for PlayStation
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14. 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London
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15. Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction
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16. Galerians
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18. Incredible Crisis
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20. Jimmy Neutron Jet Fusion

1. Arc the Lad: Collection

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Asin: B00005YO7I
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Working Designs
Sales Rank: 3280
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Reviews (16)

5-0 out of 5 stars he its cool
Hey karl jorden u are right arc the lad collections is the bombardi but it did not come out for snes my cousin got this the day it cam eout and sold it when the last disk messed up on him at eb games retailersi automatically jumped to disk 2... when istarted playing mind you. but i know how are looks but it was not n snes it proves i am right go to gamespot and see its original released date, back in the day japan.. did not get mad when underpar games went on the systems i means ony did not care..but i know a lot of developers whom wanted to develope stuff for psx and ps2 when psx was almst done and ps2 is now in 2004.. i read that they said.. that they do not want no more little kid game son the system lol not like that.. i mean no more graphics like shining force.. it was a game they wanted on ps2 shingi force or to move subpar grpahic remakes to ps2 and psx in tis dying days was rejected.. iread it some where... so you can say they were invisiably fired...

but people here it is http://www.gamespot.com/finder/findgames.html

it was not on snes..rbably was going to it and got postponed for psx i guess over there theres my proof.

i ad not seen it in 3 ears this game iw a snot far in part 2 my cosin ticke dme off... heard es buyin it agian though...

cannot give it a solid like rating..

5-0 out of 5 stars Awesome collection of strategy/RPG's...
Arc the Lad 1-3 was originally released by Sony. Arc 1 was released when the PS One first came out, in 1996/1997. About a year later, Arc 2 came out, then Arc 3 followed in 1999. The problem? They were never released out of Japan. Luckily, Working Designs, the company responsible for bringing out Lunar and Lunar 2 with great extras, has brought all 3 of these games out of Japan, with great packaging like the Lunar series.

Arc 1 is pretty short. You could finish it in about 10-15 hours (20+ if you do all the side quests), but it's still a lot of fun. Arc 2 continues the great story, and is a whole lot longer. You could spend anywhere from 50-100 hours on Arc 2. And finally, Arc 3. They took the job system from Arc 2 and made it the main part of Arc 3. Although not as serious, and more lighthearted, than the other games in the series, Arc 3 is still pretty fun. My favorite is Arc 2, then 1, and finally 3, but they all provide hours of fun and entertainment.

Also included is Arc Arena, which allows you to fight other monsters with monsters you capture in Arc 2. This was kind of fun, but I didn't really get into it.

The packaging comes with a hardcover instruction booklet (over 100 pages), a memory card holder, a "Making of Arc the Lad Collection" cd, and more. If you're a fan of strategy/rpg's, don't miss out!

5-0 out of 5 stars Something that's fun again
I'm only about 1/2 to 2/3 done (I think)with the second game, and I already feel that I've more than got my money's worth.It's not terribly complicated, I've gotten a lot of amusement out of strange things, like looking at the bathtubs with different caracters, the game play is FUN. You don't have to be an ace player, mastering obscure button patterns, and there isn't too much conversation or graphics, JUST GAME!

5-0 out of 5 stars Arc the Genius, sayeth the Genius...
Arc the Lad isn't a game that everyone will like because there isn't very much exploration. You don't control your character very much at all outside of battles and you have to get caught up in the dialogue in order to enjoy the story and the game. Arc the Lad's best feature is the battle system. The battle system is defiantly unique, of course there are a number of games that use a system that is similar but Arc the Lad came out before those games, it was an SNES game when it first came out in Japan mind you. As soon as I fought my first battle I loved this game and it reminded me of Shining Force, and once I met Tosh I was sold. Great start off to the series even though the last boss is extremely easy.

Arc The Lad II is better than Arc the Lad, and yes I have beaten it (for that reviewer who claimed not very many people have beaten it). The spells look better than Arc the Lad and you get to capture monsters and have them join your team. A complaint I have about the monsters is they cannot equip armor and so cannot keep up with your human party members. But with monster Arena you can fight with your friends (assuming you don't spend all your time on Amazon and do have friends) with your monster and so still keeping them up on levels is pretty important. This game is tougher than the first, it has more puzzles and tougher enemies plus the level you can level up to is insane (I have no idea what the max is but it is over 150). This game introduces the Hunter's Guild to Arc the Lad lovers where you take up jobs and go after wanted monsters all for money. Most of the cast from Arc the Lad joins up with your party and you can fight with them, if you've beaten Arc the Lad you can use convert and your characters from Arc the Lad will be at the same level with the same weapons you last left them at. The transition between games is extremely smooth thumbs up to this game! Sometimes the battles do get annoying but bare with it man... it's a good game, now shut your complaining.

I must admit I haven't beaten Arc the Lad III , so I think I'm entitled to my opinion about this one. Man I love the character Lutz but everyone is so mean to him, Alec (the hero) is suppose to be his best friend and yet he joins the others in picking on him they should realize that Lutz kicks all their [butts] and they should shut up cause he's the best character... Ahhh that felt sooo good Ok. enough about my Lutz raving. The game is better than the other ones. You meet a lot of the cast from the first and second game but it's rare for you to fight along side them, none of them join your party. But that's ok cause you fight with Tosh for a while (he's not at the same level I left him on GRRRRRRR) The plot revolves more around the Hunter's Guild than the second one and you're introduced to other Guilds.... Not sure if I like the other guilds or not I rarely use them but hey if you like that type of thing I guess. The magic looks good and now instead of capturing monsters you turn them into cards where they'll do one move and disappear, hey I'm not complaining I think it looks pretty cool myself. Anyways this game is awesome with the awesome battle system all the Arc the Lads have... So great stuff here... Did I mention Lutz is awesome?

Overall Arc the Lad satisfied me especially its battle system. The Arc the Lad series (though I haven't played the fourth one) flows together better than any video game series I've ever played.

3-0 out of 5 stars Hmmm, overated, and not joking
Alright this review is going to reveal the truth about arc the lad. No there isn't any spoilers, but I will spill out the real details.

Arc the Lad 1: Great game. Really short. But really fun, after you play it once it isn't as great, but still I loved the battles and the 2d graphics worked great.

Arc the Lad 2: Ok its got alot more in it. You can change your weapons, more spells, tons of characters, monsters to control, yet sadly fails. The reason being? Noone actually plays to the end. Most of these people reviewing probably haven't gotten to the second half of the game. The first part is great. Then the battles start to get more frequent. The third part is enormously filled with meaningless battles, one after another. Then we reach the final areas. Tons of battles in which the reward is a new plot twist, you now must go to some random town and enter a doom tower filled with 30 levels of battling fun! Ok so you beat the tower, then split up in some ice area, 2 groups, thousands of battles. So you reach the final dungeon(s). Ok you walk up some stone blocks... now your going to HAVE to fight 5 consecutive battles in a row. Then go into this place and search for like 5 switches or something, it wasn't clear. I fought 4 battles going into a house and coming out, then realized there was nothing in there. I walked up to it, entered battle, went inside and battled, entered a room to find nothing, left the room and battled, went outside and battled. In these battles you are outnumbered. You just use your magic and take them down in about 3 hits. The magic starts to get real annoying after you see it thousands of times. Ok so you find the switches, guess what, you have to go into this creepy lair and fight some bosses, great. Overall the game really slumps. Most of the reviews here just say that arc the lad 2 has more then arc the lad 1 and is better. Sure arc the lad 2 starts great, but I am WARNING you, you will probably just stop caring by the end.

Arc the Lad 3: I got to the final dungeon and quit in arc the lad 2, then arc the lad 3 was popped in. I did not load my data because, well, I never finished arc2 to the dead end. So you basically are a hunter. The Cast seems dry compared to the original. Still the 3d seems appropriate, because most games are 3d now. It isn't better then what you can find anywhere else. Just go play a game like final fantasy 7 or legend of dragoon and you will be more satisfied. But arc the lad 3 seems kind of a blend of arc1 and arc2, with some today standards thrown in.

Arc the Lad Monster Arena: Pointless, you load in some monsters from arc the lad 2. I used a monster throught the whole game in arc2, yet the monster was still 10 levels behind all my other characters. Monsters are pointless, you have like 30 different good characters to choose from. This game just has some battles, and buying of stuff. Don't worry about it.

Extra: The book is kinda cool, considering its hardback. The little stand things are not really needed. The memory card holder will probably never be used. But the analog covers seems kinda okay, but feel weird. The making of the games is not really a blast either, its just showing you how they do stuff that you will never be able to do.

Overall the games are not that satisfying. If arc1 was released alone for like 15 dollars I would get it. But it is really short. So do not spend your money on this product. Borrow it from a friend, play arc1, then return it. ... Read more


2. Resident Evil 2 - Greatest Hits for PlayStation
list price: $14.99
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Asin: B000034DMG
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Capcom
Sales Rank: 2101
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Fight Bloodthirsty zombies and other hideous mutations. ... Read more

Features

  • Platform: PlayStation
  • Genre: Horror/Survival
  • ESRB Rating: Mature (17 and older)
  • 2 CD set

Reviews (62)

5-0 out of 5 stars DONT BUY RE1 GET RE2 &RE4
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST RESIDENT EVIL GAMES SINCE RESIDENT EVIL4
A LOT BETTER THAN RESIDENT EVIL UNCUT VERSION AND A NEW ROOKIE
MODE WHICH YOU CAN USE MACHINE GUNS AND ROCKET LAUNCHERS.
ITS JUST AS CREEPY AS SILENT HILL AND THERES NOT MUCH WRONG WITH IT. I GOT MINE FOR 9 BUCKS AT GAMESTOP. SO PICK IT UP
OR ELSE YOU WILL REGRET IT!

5-0 out of 5 stars favorite game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
this game out back in 98 and it is still my favorite game ever. better than halo 1 and 2, all the silent hills , and every other game you or i could think of. now i wont lie it is not scary that is the only flaw to the game but who cares when its this much fun. some versioins have the extreme battle mode which isnt perfect but still very fun. i would give this this game a 1000 out of 5 but i cant so it gets the 5

5-0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece in horror gaming...
Without a doubt, RE2 is the greatest horror/ action game ever made. The first one was good, but took place mainly in a mansion. RE2 spans out across a city, including areas like a sewer, police station, and even a laboratory. Graphically this game is beautiful for its time and holds its own today. The cut scenes were amazing when it came out, and still look fantastic. The voiceovers are also fantastic, and are very memorable. Many of the cut scenes are done with the games normal graphics, and this looks great as well. I actually didnt play it till the N64 version game out, but it was still amazing. I remember seeing the trailer when it came out for ps1 and I was thinking how amazing the graphics and realism was. Even the little things make such big differences, such as empty shells being released from a gun after shooting it. The game B mode is revolutionary, allowing you to have up to 4 endings. And the Tyrant is the scariest video game character i have ever seen. You never know when he is going to bust down a wall and jump at you, and his theme music is amazingly scary as well. The first time you shoot him down, after you leave the room you see a cutscene of the Tyrant getting up, and his theme music starts to play, that is arguably the scariest moment I have experienced with a video game. Many consider Silent Hill to be the scariest game, but I disagree, I think RE2 is. RE2 envolks emotions you thought couldnt have happened. Having two characters is the best thing about this game, though, each having different puzzles and weapons, and meeting new characters. Overall, this is the greatest horror action game I have ever played, and you should definitely play it as well.

5-0 out of 5 stars A VERY UNDERATED GAME
These kinds of game deserves to be recognized and should never be forgotten. There isn't a person on earth that can easily turn away a game like Resident Evil 2 without having tasting it. This is what expect from a game that revolves around zombies and corporate conspiracies. From beginning to end you are hooked maybe not scared but hooked until you have completed the game. Learn your roots!!

5-0 out of 5 stars CAPCOM does it again.
This is the sequel to the highly acclaimed survival Horror game Resident Evil. You can either play as Leon S. Kennedy(Resident Evil 4) or Claire Redfeild(Chris Redfeild's sister). You must survive and kill hoards of zombies and solve challenging puzzles. This is one of the best games ever created dont rent it, buy it. ... Read more


3. Digimon World
list price: $39.99
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Asin: B00004S4YD
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Bandai
Sales Rank: 2053
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviews (88)

3-0 out of 5 stars Virtual Pet
This game is a modified virtual pet game with a few pokemon like tests. It barely follows the show if at all. However there is some redeeming qualities. Your Digimon will Digivolve. You start off with either Gabumon or Agumon and you can battle other Digimon. The two main objects that I know of in the game are to bring all Digimon that have "lost their hearts" (the equivalent to black gears in Season 1) back to the city and to fill up the Digimon Digivolutions Chart while your fillingup the city.
As I said at the start, it's mainly a virtual pet with a twist. You do have to take care of you Digimon as you go through the game. The Digimon can get sick, will have to use the washroom, eat, will become tired out when you train the stats at the stat-boosting facilities in the outside training gyms, and ask to sleep (which can be done anywhere.
The big reason of why I gave this game a three is all in all this game can drag on until you become good.

3-0 out of 5 stars it's ok
The game is ok long. Like pokemon, but better it's is way funner. Who is Hercules kabutermon is that the mega form of tentamon and how does he look. Reply if can.

5-0 out of 5 stars Best Digimon World games out
Well. I just wanna say, this is one of the *best* Digimon world games out. I've played Digimon world 1 & 2003 (Digimon world 3). And from the description of Digimon world 2, it sounds alot like Digimon world 2003 and pokemon combinded. In Digimon world 1. You get sucked into one of the orginal Digimon Digivices (the very orginal ones. My favorite outa them all.). The game plays alot like how the Keychain plays. Your digimon digivolve based on how well you take care of it, just like the orginal thing, meaning you need effort to get the one you want, which means things will start out slow, and get a bit slower once your first digimon dies, but thats all part of the fun. Sure once it reaches ultimate level it dies a lil later on. But thats exactly how they had it in the keychain. Ya I'll admit that the pooping anywhere thing gets annoying, but buying a few porta potties neglects that. The storyline is good, but to me it just seems to be there for a add in. You go around getting Digimon that can still talk to join the main city (most of the Digimon forgot how to talk, and I forgot the main city's name.)As it gets bigger you can do more stuff in it. The graphics are beautiful, way better then the ones in Digimon World 2003 (I haven't seen the Digimon World 2 graphics yet, so I can't judge.) The music is awesome as well. Overall, this is one of the best Digimon World games out there.

5-0 out of 5 stars Digimon World the Best Game Ever!!!
You must get this game!!!I got it 9/16/04 which was my birthday!!!If you don't like Agumon or Gabumon no problem all you have to do is make them lose all of their lifes.You will get a really cute fresh Digimon.You can get a green egg,orangeegg,blue egg,and pink egg.You get a different Digimon with each one.If your a big fan of Bakumon you might want to kill Agumon or Gabumon 2 times and only win1 battle you got a Bakumon.Your going to die over this game you must and I mean must get the best game in the whole entire world and other worlds like mars I heard the kids there love all video games and there all video game experts.let the virus Digimon be with you.

5-0 out of 5 stars Digimon World the best!
This game is cool.But if you want your Digimon to Digivole into a certain Digimon its kinda hard peapeles 5 in under might find it hard.Anyways this reminds me of the hit seris Digimon.Is not like just battling its like what they do in Digimon. ... Read more


4. Vampire Hunter D
list price: $44.99
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Asin: B00004U4SR
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Jaleco
Sales Rank: 5513
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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This Resident Evil-like action-adventure game takes place in the distant future--A.D. 12,090, to be exact--some 10,000 years after vampires have won control of the planet from humans. Vampire Hunter D is based on the original Hideyuki Kikuchi novel and the cult-classic anime that followed. Your character is the aptly named Vampire Hunter D, a half-human, half-vampire who is hired to rescue a kidnapped child. The linear plot has three endings, each of which is triggered by meeting certain criteria. ... Read more

Reviews (12)

3-0 out of 5 stars Best Had for the Memories
Vampire Hunter D is very much a creation of Yoshitaka Amano, a visionary designer who, among other things has had a significant influence on the visual effects of game and anime design.He is most famous for his work in the Final Fantasy series, but this game as a derivative of his anime work.As such, it arrived with a built in following, but failed to live up to expectations.

It is a fairly representative plot, based on the 2001 Vampire Hunter D - Bloodlust DVD.Rescue a young damsel from the claws of vampire Meier Link, a story with several unexpected twists, which are used here as well.It is a puzzle-solving, watch your vitality sort of game.

The puzzles can be difficult, fighting is simplistic and clumsy, and the interface is awkward.For someone who has adjusted to games on the newer consoles, playing Vampire Hunter D may be an unsatisfying experience.IT is even a bit primitive by PSOne standards.Still it's not a bad game, just one that is very dated.

Its real value today is as a collectors item for D fans, who probably all believe that there isn't enough of the dunpeal vampire killer to go around.The graphics are murky, but it's still the world where half-breed vampires get even with their sires and damsels are there for the rescuing.

Collector, diehard fan, or curious game player, this is worth picking up.Just don't expect Final Fantasy level play and you will avoid disappointment.

4-0 out of 5 stars Great movie made into a pretty good video game.
Im a huge fan of the Vampire Hunter D movies, its almost natural a guy like myself would pick up this game.Over all Im very pleased with the game.I've been pretty much playing it all week so I guess it has something special about it.The game itself is like "Resident Evil" only its not as scary.Some parts kinda' put you on the edge of your seat but not really.Sure it has tons of monsters to kill but they don't really shock you in anyway special.You walk into a room and boom, there they are.Monters.The only reason I see for this game to have so many monsters without any real shock value to them is that they wanted to create the game just like the movies.Vampire Hunder D (both movies) was chop full of monsters.All over the place.So thats forgiven.Over all this is a fun game that stays true to the movies the best it can.Give it a try, you might like it.

1-0 out of 5 stars Noooooooooooooooo!
What have they done to you D!?This game had so much potential.Good graphics, great story, and a huge fan base.But they made the game slow, excessively difficult, and bland.I tried, I actually TRIED to like this game, but it was so hard to feign interest in it for more than an hour.I loved the movies, but this is a travesty!

Go Buy the Legacy of Kain series instead

4-0 out of 5 stars One of the best PS1 games
A great game for play station 1. Based roughly on parts from both movies, the original and Bloodlust. If you have a PS2 get this game anyways, it is fun, addictive, and contains a few puzzles. A few bugs, but all in all a great game.

5-0 out of 5 stars How good is this game anyway?
This game is very good, Although some of the bosses were pretty tough to beat on the first try (Like Meier Link for example).I really got a kick out of it, Though for the thirtieth time I got the bad ending (Where everyone died--Even Leila)--But D survived.A couple of hours ago I beat it again--And this time I got the good ending (Where everyone survived--Even Leila).Boy, Is this game a trip or what. ... Read more


5. Starsky & Hutch for PlayStation 2
list price: $14.99
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Asin: B0000A03AE
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Jack Of All Games
Sales Rank: 2975
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Get behind the wheel of a cherry Ford Torino, grab you .357 Magnum and go for the ride of your life in this over-the-top action game. ... Read more

Features

  • ESRB Rating: Teen
  • Genre: Action/Adventure
  • Mission: The boys from the 70's classic are back for more joyriding

Reviews (16)

1-0 out of 5 stars THE GAME SUCKZZZZZZZZZZZZ
I GOT THE GAME FROM (kohls)!!!! I should have known a CLOTHING STORE only has crap video games. It is soooooooooooooooooo boring and lame. do NOT get this game.i repeat DOOOOOOO NOTTTTTTTTT GETTTTTTTTT THIISSSSSS GAMEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3-0 out of 5 stars idon't really have it
i don't really have this game and i just want to ask any one thats reading this that has this game and are going to review it. um can you get out of the car? or do you just ride around in the car the whole game? cause im a hard core gamer but i have read the reviews andevery one says it is fairly easy.this game would be perfect for me if you could get out of the car.

4-0 out of 5 stars Great Game
This is a very flashy, very fun car chase shooting game. You get over 20 different vehicles and guns. The TV-like gameplay makes for a good story line. There's hardly any dialogue in the cut scenes, but this was one of the first PS2 games. Gran Theft Auto:$50. Driv3r:$30. Starsky and Hutch: priceless.

1-0 out of 5 stars Fair Warning: Rent it before you buy
Being a Starsky and Hutch fan since I was a kid, I was looking forward to playing this. The graphics are "cartoon" horrible and the need for "VR" points becomes annoying after awhile. The bad guys are like something from a Chinese Kung Fu movie, you can shoot at them accurately and it takes all day to kill them...and that's with playing with a PS2 gun (I can't imagine shooting with a controller) which makes you lose the mission because you are down on "VR" points. The dialog gets annoying too and you can't skip hearing it either.

5-0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners, too
We just got a PS2 after having no game system at all since the old Atari I had when I was 13. So learning all the "new fangled" controls is a bit tricky.Starsky and Hutch, as well as being a fun game, is straight-forward enough that the learning curve was easy and enabled me to get right into the action without having to die a thousand times just to learn how to maneouvre. As I get better with the controller, the game is still proving to be fun and challenging without being frustrating. ... Read more


6. Alone in the Dark 4: The New Nightmare
list price: $39.99
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Asin: B00004WFRN
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Atari
Sales Rank: 5813
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Amazon.com Review

The fourth installment in the series that created the survival-horrorgenre, Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare doesn't quite live up to itslegacy, as it more often than not resembles a shoddy knockoff of the franchisethat has since defined the genre, Resident Evil.

You can play The New Nightmare as either Edward Carnby, a paranormalprivate investigator and poster boy for the series, or Aline Cedrac, a collegeprofessor and requisite video game babe. As in Resident Evil 2, theprotagonists cross paths but have separate adventures within the main story,which, in this case, involves evil supernatural forces at work on theappropriately (but unimaginatively) named Shadow Island.

Although The New Nightmare uses the genre-standard, third-person,fixed-camera viewpoint, it adds a twist by bathing most of its detailed, predrawn 3-Dbackgrounds in darkness, and then equipping the player with a controllableflashlight. Not only does this create some rather impressive lighting effects,but it also heightens the sense of fear that is further fueled by the game'sominous music and sounds.

Unfortunately, the rest of The New Nightmare isn't very inspired. Itsunderdeveloped controls are on par with the first Resident Evil, whichmight not be so bad if not for that fact that this combat-light game has youtediously running around looking for keys to match its many nondescript lockeddoors, as well as trying to find solutions to vague puzzles that all too oftenleave you in the dark. --Joe Hon

Pros:

  • Play as either of two protagonists, each in a separate adventure
  • Impressive lighting effects
  • Effectively ominous music and sounds
Cons:
  • Awkward viewpoints
  • Clumsy, underdeveloped controls
  • Gameplay is more often tedious than challenging
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Reviews (28)

5-0 out of 5 stars best horror game
This game is the best of horror games it is very good when I play it I can't put it down i thought at the first when aline meets that old woman that was creepy the whole game is creepy if you like horror games go out and buy it you won't be sorry

5-0 out of 5 stars best game
This game is the best i love it I thoght at the first of the game when aline meet that old woman that was scary the whole game is creepy i love games like this so if u like scary games go out and buy it you wont be sorry

4-0 out of 5 stars Don't play it alone when the lights are out!!!!!
I love this game! It has the music, the gore, and the terror to make this one of the best survival-horror games of all time! You can choose between two characters that you would like to be and each of them take different areas. Has creatures like rabid dogs, bugs, spiders, plants, zombies, ect. The music can be very scary just like the music for the Resident Evil series. The terror is unspeakably evil. You can go into a room and look for stuff. Then all of a sudden the lights will go out and you will see images of zombies only for a second. ...go on to the next room. This game is about as scary as Resident Evil, or Clock Tower gets. When things just pop out that is only a fraction of the horror in this game. It does challenge you with tough puzzles especially the library. This game lives up to being one of the best surrvival horror games for 2001! I like the Resident Evil series but, they are starting to loose their touch. Get this game unless you are to afraid to play it alone in the dark! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!

3-0 out of 5 stars It was OK, but not as good as the other reviews say it is!
In a sense, the game does have good lighting and use of the shadowing, but it just didn't scare me that much. Maybe, that is because I have been through the horror in other games such as Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, and other games in the survival-horror genre and already have experienced that.I find though that the monsters in some parts were not that frightening like the shadow monsters in the attic area.Althogh there was a somewhat frightening effect added with the monster in the water towards the beginning of the game.There wasn't that much to offer, though.I recommend the games from the Resident Evil series over this and the Dino Crisis series.They have a scarier vibe.I don't recommend playing the Silent Hill series because it is just crap with cheap monster and overly dramatic effects, which detract from any horror of the game.

5-0 out of 5 stars ALONE IN THE DARK-RESIDENT EVIL
This game is great. If you like the Resident Evil games or Dino Crisis you'll love this game. ... Read more


7. Detective Barbie: Mystery Cruise
list price: $29.99
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Asin: B00004YUBL
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Mattel Media
Sales Rank: 2788
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Amazon.com Product Description

Here's a new line for Barbie's incredibly long résumé: sleuth. That's right--the gal who brings glamour to everything that she does is hot on the trail of an art thief, and she needs your help to solve the case. Join her on a tropical cruise on which she'll uncover clues, unravel the mystery, collar the crooks, and return the stolen island art to its rightful owner. As in the board game Clue, you'll find that the evidence incriminates different suspects with each new game, which keeps the mystery fresh every time that you play. Also, this adventure game is for one or two players; so, consider bringing in a friend for backup. ... Read more

Reviews (7)

5-0 out of 5 stars Great for Parent & Child Together
I sat down with my two daughters ages 5 and 3 and played this game WITH them.We had a great time with it.They loved the adventure and I helped them to understand how to look for Ken and follow the clues.Now that they have been through the game they can play it alone.Especially my 5 year old.All of the clues change for the next game.I give it a thumbs up!

4-0 out of 5 stars Fine for an older child
My daughter is 9 and she has enjoyed all the "Detective Barbie" games in the past.We own the first 2 games for the PC and purchased this one for our Playstation.Both my daughter and my son (6 - almost 7) love solving the mysteries.I think Mattel should just "up" the age on this game.It is way too hard for a 5 year old.I agree with the other reviews on this point.In my opnion, most barbie games are good for 7 & up.(Secret Agent, Super Sports etc.)

1-0 out of 5 stars This game is too complicated for me, let alone my 5-year-old
Do I have to give it a star at all?This is by far the worst game my daughter owns. It's so difficult to play that my daughter needs my help constantly. And I find it extremely slow, and frustrating. Trust me, this game will aggravate both you AND your child.Save your money, folks.

1-0 out of 5 stars Not for Barbie-age kids
This game is too complicated for my 7 year old.Even with my help she was frustrated.By the time she is old enough to play this game alone she will think she is too old to do anything with Barbie in the title.Save your money.

3-0 out of 5 stars NotSo Easy
I bought this game with high expections for my 5 year old Barbie- loving daughter who has just begun to take an interest in the Playstation the past few months.You are Barbie in this game trying to solve a who-dunnit mystery by talking to passengers and crew on a cruise ship and at various ports.Manuevering is not so easy when more advanced reading skils are required--older kids would probably fare much better.With much of my help, we made it far enough to discover the missing item, however my daughter lost interest since she couldn't do much of the game by herself. ... Read more


8. Rising Zan: The Samurai Gunman
list price: $19.98
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Asin: B00001ZUON
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Agetec, Inc.
Sales Rank: 6678
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars Kooky game that succeeds despite being rough around edges
I didn't like this game much when I first started playing it. A few levels in the varied gameplay and utter wackiness won me over. The game has alot of personality,weird characters,and fast action. Graphics wise it's verydated looking,and soundwise the music is good and the sound effects arereally funny.A rough gem. ... Read more


9. My Disney Kitchen
list price: $19.99
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Asin: B00006LU9G
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Bay Area Multimedia
Sales Rank: 4694
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviews (11)

5-0 out of 5 stars I am 12, and I love it!
My Disney Kitchen is great! It lets you interact with a lot of things...even the color of the walls! Awesome!

4-0 out of 5 stars Very Fun Game
This game is the bomb i'm 13 n i love it.It's great how u get to create different kinds of treats for mickey n minnie this game is awesome!I hope they come out with more mickey n minnie games that involve cooking i just wish that when we make foods we can give to mickey and minnie besides breakfast andmaking cakes.Why can't we make dinner?

3-0 out of 5 stars 5 Year Old Daughters Like It
My twin 5 yr. old girls like this one.While it's not the coolest software on earth, they enjoy the fun of cooking in Mickey's kitchen. It is bright, cheerful, and engaging.It's not a must have, but it was a gift to us, and they do like it.

4-0 out of 5 stars Fun
Bought this for my 4 year old daughter, but I found my three older step daughters (ages 10-14) all waiting in line for a turn - they enjoyed it as well! Easy game and fun. For ten bucks, definitely worth it.

5-0 out of 5 stars 5 yo loves it!
My 5 yo loves this game. She has been playing it for a year now and is getting much better at baking cakes, making breakfast, etc.She does some bizzare stuff in the kitchen , but it's all in good fun and I don't have to clean it up! LOLI highly recommend it. ... Read more


10. Barbie Gotta Have Games

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Asin: B0000AHOP1
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games
Sales Rank: 4936
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Features

  • Create the longest conga line
  • Scoop ice cream in the right pattern to win
  • For 1 or 2 players
  • Eight cool games featuring Barbie
  • Play with Barbie or any of her three friends

11. Tomorrow Never Dies
list price: $19.99
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Asin: B00002R28M
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Sales Rank: 4815
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Editorial Review

Expectations ran high for this game, due to its exciting, eponymous movie and the exceptionalNintendo 64 James Bond game GoldenEye 007. And while this game presents the variety andintrigue one would expect from the beloved licensed-to-kill, martini-sippin' spy, it would have benefitedfrom a bit more polishing. Don't expect this game to be on par with the games and movies that preceded it.In fact, if you're looking for a GoldenEye-like experience for the PlayStation, you'd be much betteroff with the WWII period piece, Medal of Honor.

Tomorrow Never Dies uses an auto target mode, but it's far too restrictive to be of use here,requiring players to stand still in order to keep the target locked. The game loyally follows the film, butwhen the action intensifies--such as a hot pursuit on skis, or flying a nuclear warhead-laden jet out of a hotzone--players are forced to either relinquish control entirely or have minimal input.

Gadgets from Bond's old pal Q are too sparsely used, and the absence of any multiplayer mode seals thisgame's fate as a small diversion rather than a stellar accomplishment. --Jeff Young

Pros:

  • Excellent music
  • Good use of real film clips to propel the story
Cons:
  • Very poor control scheme and limited distance vision inhibit stealthy playing style
  • Skiing and driving sequences feature outdated graphics and ambiguous controls
  • Easy levels and no multiplayer mode give this game little, if any, replay value
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Features

  • Become secret agent 007 in this third-person shooter game
  • Incredible weapons and clever gadgets
  • 10 exciting levels
  • Help Bond save the world and get the girl
  • For 1 player

Reviews (108)

3-0 out of 5 stars Its ok for a cheap shooter
I bought this game because of the N64 game golden eye, this was NOTHING like that.You are in 3rd person mode, and its hard to maneuver almost all of the time.Also, having automatic weapons is no help, the enimy takes its damage and wont take another for about another second or 2, destroying the purpose of having and automatic weapon.The graphics aren't very good either.There is however no bloodshed, making it more suitable for younger people.This is ok, just not like I expected it to be.

1-0 out of 5 stars Very, very bad game
Tomorrow Never Dies is one of the worst action games ever. There are hardly any puzzles to solve, and the puzzles in the game are extremely easy. There was no thought put into this game. Only 10 levels that are SOOO short. There are only about 3-4 hours of gameplay. Weapons were okay, but they were too powerful, and that kind of made the game too easy. I mean, the pistol has UNLIMITED ammo. It also has sixteen bullets per clip, and an extremely fast rate of fire. The pistol can kill regular enemies so easily, and it can even kill the bosses easily. I could beat the whole frikkin' game using the pistol. Also, Bond never dies. The enemies are so dumb that you will never lose. When I play games, I want a challenge...

1-0 out of 5 stars BBBBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDD
bad bad bad badbadbbadbabdbabdbabdbabdbbbbbb Bad Game i would give it zero starrss ifn it were they're

4-0 out of 5 stars An entertaining game
This was an entertaining games which was based on the movie.The graphics were a bit shotty, which is why it got 4/5 stars, but you still felt like you were part of the action as you played the movie.This is definatly a game you want to replay.

5-0 out of 5 stars Tomorrow never dies is one of the best games ever!
I love this game so much a fraind don't like it so he gave me it and it great i'm tell you buy this game it fun! ... Read more


12. Resident Evil: Survivor
list price: $29.99
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Asin: B00004WMVL
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Capcom
Sales Rank: 3846
Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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Amazon.com Review

A first-person-shooter based on the Resident Evil series of"survival horror" video games, Resident Evil: Survivor is an unfortunatecasualty of political correctness. It's painfully obvious that this game wasmeant to be played with a light gun, which the Japanese version supports, butthe U.S. version decidedly does not. Instead, a rudimentary control scheme usingthe PlayStation controller has been substituted, one which is simply ill-suitedfor the otherwise unmodified arcade-style gameplay.

Were it not for this major shortcoming, Resident Evil: Survivor's otherflaws would be more tolerable, if not excusable. The attempt here to graftvarious elements of the Resident Evil games onto a shoot-'em-up justdoesn't take. The plot--which casts the player as an amnesiac who survives ahelicopter crash only to find himself in a foreboding town swarming with zombiesand other hideous biotechnological mutations--is more of a side story to theResident Evil saga, and not a very interesting one at that. The game'spuzzles practically solve themselves, and while your character is free (more orless) to go where he pleases, the gameplay is so terribly linear that it mightas well take place on a predetermined track. Once you factor in the game'scoarse graphics, choppy animation, and spotty sound, what you're left with hereis far more horrible than horrifying. --Joe Hon

Pros:

  • Provides some side-story elements to the Resident Evil saga
Cons:
  • No light gun support; substituted controls ill-suited for arcade-stylegameplay
  • Coarse graphics, choppy animation, and spotty sound
  • Short game length with practically no replay value
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Reviews (70)

1-0 out of 5 stars NnyCW for Capcom City
Resident Evil Survivor, the black sheep of the Resident Evil family. Compared to the rest of the Resident Evil's, yes, this game is bad. However, it is not unplayable. The lack of any and all save points means that you're going to have to go thru the entire game in one sitting...and that can be quite a challenge. However, considering how easy the game is, it's not because of difficulty. This game just is bad. Now, if you have a bunch of friends over who love Resident Evil like you do and you just want to be able to say you beat them all, this game does have some redeeming value. It's great for a laugh with a group of friends at just how bad it is. This game is more of a collectors item for those who want to have the entire Resident Evil series and who want to beat them all rather than for those who want a fun and enjoyable game to play. Stay away unless you're Resident Evil thru and thru. NnyCW for CapCity.

1-0 out of 5 stars Atrocious at best
Don't waste on second of your time with this game.It belongs in the trash. No saves,2 hours to beat the whole game,and the worst graphics ever.You'd have more fun being attacked by a rabid dog than playing this game. Just say no to this one.It's not even worth renting!!

4-0 out of 5 stars HORRID
This game is so terrible I didnt even finish it. I would rather play the first one a million times in a row then play this pathetic game. Even if you are a RE fan, don't get this. I only got it to put in my collection wich is going well right now. But anyways, DON'T GET IT.

3-0 out of 5 stars Decent Game
I'm a die-hard Resident Evil fan, so I got this one. I've only played it on my PS2 and it works great. However, you can't save the game, so you have to beat it in one sitting. I like that it's inventive, with the first person perspective, no track to follow, and the ability to carry an unlimited amount of items. Only get this if you love Resident Evil.

4-0 out of 5 stars Too easy for a REvil game
The worst REvil game I have ever played. For sure. It is too easy, no puzzles, infinite bullets and really short. If you want a Resident Evil Buy the first one. ... Read more


13. Disney's Treasure Planet for PlayStation
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Asin: B00006Z7HW
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Sales Rank: 7253
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Product Description

It's an intergalactic treasure hunt with Disney's Treasure Planet. Go on an amazing space adventure, based on Treasure Island, with Jim, a cabin boy aboard the RLS Legacy galleon. Explore the universe with an all-alien crew and experience astounding space objects like black holes, supernovas and space storms as you search for the loot of a thousand worlds. Jim is eventually betrayed by his best friend and must confront his new enemy as he challenges mutineers aboard his ship. ... Read more

Features

  • Platform: PlayStation
  • ESRB Rating: Everyone
  • Genre: Action/Adventure

14. 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
list price: $29.99
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Asin: B0000A1OGL
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Sales Rank: 7864
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Features

  • Play as Patch, the left-behind Dalmatian
  • Rescue your brothers and sisters from Cruella
  • Learn from your TV hero Thunderbolt
  • Explore 29 London locations
  • For 1 player

15. Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction
list price: $29.99
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Asin: B00005NUIR
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: BAM! Entertainment
Sales Rank: 6934
Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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Amazon.com Product Description

Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup battle some of the vilest villains to ever walk the earth in The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction. They need you to help them fight it out in scary arenas such as MoJo JoJo's lair, the Townville city dump, and Fuzzy's shack. But never fear, the Girls have got a lot of cool moves from which to choose, including fire laser eyes, tornado spin, and a chilling ice-breath move. Interactive battle stages provide the extra weapon just when you need it. Think you're doomed? Story and simulator modes keep the battle going so the Powerpuff Girls can dare to fight crime just in time to save the world. ... Read more

Reviews (14)

4-0 out of 5 stars I AM VERY MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am very mad. When I got this game i was like "Cooooool" but when I played it I was like "Ewwwwwwwww". I burned this game in my room. I want to kill a puff girl. They are fat.

5-0 out of 5 stars Fight! Powerpuff Girl Style!
Fight all the Townsville villians to take back Chemical X!Activate special moves - laser eyes, tornadoes & ice breath.Villian or Powerpuff Girl Mode with Two Player Mode.

3-0 out of 5 stars fun...for about a day...
...The game itself is basically a fighting game, although somewhat different from the norm..It's built around picking up items and throwing them at your opponent.There are also the standard kick/punch and a simple "kick kick punch" combo that can be employed, although they're really only useful for making your opponent drop whatever it is they're going to throw at you since the kick/punch attacks do very little damage themselves.You can also catch some of the things your opponent throws at you, although it's usually nearly impossible to do (as is dodging items since they pretty much lock onto you and nail you even if you try to jump out of the way).The gameplay is also spiced up with chemical-x bottles..There are normally 3 around at once..Hit your opponent with something to make them drop one of their bottles..If you get hit, you drop one...If you manage to collect all 3, you're given the chance to use a super power (which are wildly uneven, from Sedusa's barely damaging slime attack to the Powerpuff Girls' eye lasers that can suck away half of their opponent's life bar)...In the end, the gameplay boils down to a simple matter of "hit the other person with something before they can hit you"..

The graphics, presented in an overhead 3D adventure-type view of the battle arena, are fairly good.The intro movie is excellent.Powerpuff Girls fans will especially enjoy seeing the show's intro in 3D animation..Overall, things are nice and colorful and do a good job of creating an atmosphere similar to the show..The sound is also good, although some more soundbytes from the characters or the show would have been nice.

The controls are fairly simple, albeit somewhat sluggish.In fact, my first impression with the game was that it was quite slow.However, as you get into the game a little more, the pace seems to be just about right for the gameplay style...Still, it can be a bit tedious at times...

As for difficulty and longevity..There are several villains and arenas to unlock by playing through the story mode with each Powerpuff Girl.These can also be unlocked with passwords that can be found online.Normally, the ability to unlock secrets would add to the longevity of the game, but there aren't many villains to defeat, and the game can be finished fairly quickly...I beat this game and unlocked all of the secrets the first night I played it...That's not to say it's easy...it's actually fairly difficult even on "easy" mode, probably to the point that it would frustrate some of the younger fans of the show.However, with so few battles to win, it becomes a matter of persistance rather than skill...fighting each villain over and over until you defeat them.After you beat the game, there's not much point to doing it again.Then it comes down to the simulator mode, a one or two player single battle game that becomes very tedious after about a day.In other words, it's very likely to become one of those games that sits on a shelf indefinitely after playing it for a day or two...

Well, the bottom line is that it's fun for a while.It's definitely not an outstanding game.It IS somewhat violent..but those of you complaining about the violence might want to try watching an actual episode of the cartoon..If you're a big fan of the Powerpuff Girls, it's probably worth buying just to dust off every once in a while, watch the intro movie, and play a bit..For anyone else, I'd say it deserves a rental, but you'll find that even the rental period will probably outlast the enjoyment you'll get from the game...

1-0 out of 5 stars Not What I Was Hoping For
I'm a totally obsessed Powerpuff Girls fan. I read the comics, buy the DVDs, and have the fashion accessories.So I decided to get this game.There aren't many "girly" games out there for a girl such as myself to buy... and this is one I shouldn't have bought.

The characters in this game move extremely slow.It makes it difficult and frustrating to play this game.I may not be an obsessive gamer, but I am 18 and have the necessary motor skills to play a freaking video game!So obviously there is something wrong with the game.I wish I had read everyone's online reviews before getting this game, because I would not have gotten it if I had.I would recommend getting anything from the Spyro series if you're looking to play a cute, fun game. You can actually get somewhere with those! Also, Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy is a cute game for girls.

1-0 out of 5 stars Too Stupid and Violent to Bear!!!
My sister and I are big fans of the PPGs. So we thought that the PS1 game looked cool. But, when we brought it home and started playing, we had a huge dissapointment. The beginning is just like the start of the show, but when you start playing the game, it is totaly VIOLENT!! The only object of the game is to beat up the villain that you are pitted against. You throw things at eachother and use violent moves on eachother. My sister had to stop playing at level 5 because the villain was getting too violent and her fingers were hurting from all the action! This game is a TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY, and I hope that the store will let us return it!!!! DON'T BUY THIS GAME!!!! ... Read more


16. Galerians
list price: $39.99
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Asin: B00004LN2V
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Crave Entertainment
Sales Rank: 7642
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Editorial Review

Borrowing heavily from Japanese sci-fi animation films likeAkira, Galerians is a survival horror game with a twist. As Rion,a 14-year-old boy with powerful psychic abilities but no memories, players mustexplore a hostile cyberpunk world to unearth clues about Rion's mysteriouspast.

While gameplay mostly consists of exploration, combat, and puzzle solving,Rion's powers add an inspired--although somewhat disturbing--gameplay twist. Inorder to perform psychic attacks, Rion must inject himself with variouschemicals. However, excessive use of his powers have an adverse effect on hishealth, which forces our adolescent junkie to ingest pills to counter the sideeffects.

Although Galerians's stylized, computer-generated cut scenes give thegame a cinematic feel, there's an odd sense of discontinuity in this game. Thisis mostly caused by an annoying pause that occurs when your character movesbetween fixed camera viewpoints. In addition, there is a total lack oftransitional graphics during the disc load times, which occur when Rion isopening doors and such. --Joe Hon

Pros:

  • Intriguing storyline
  • Inspired--although somewhat disturbing--gameplay twist
Cons:
  • Annoying pause when moving between fixed camera viewpoints
  • Lack of transitional graphics during load times between areas
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Features

  • You are Rion who uses pychic power enhancement chemicals to fight evil
  • Use telekinesis and pyrokinesis to fight the Galerians
  • 50 hours of reality warping gameplay
  • 70 minutes of stunning cinematics
  • For 1 player

Reviews (22)

4-0 out of 5 stars Galerians is awsome!
Galerians is a great game, and surprisingly gory.The main character is Rion and he is so cool because he is psychic, but he has to take psychic power enhancement chemicals to use his powers.This game is very original and clever.Although other reviews said it wasn't very good and took to long to load, they were wrong.The loading was not bad and is nothing to complaim about or even worry about.It took me a while to figure out how to use his powers with the drugs, but that was because I had no instruction book.Once I figured it out though, it was amazing.Running around and using his psychic powers to kill the bad guys was so much fun!This game has a great plot and is NOT just some Resident Evil rip-off.

4-0 out of 5 stars A truly mixed bag, but worth a look.
Galerians is a decent game.However, it's not for everyone.Imagine a more flawed Resident Evil, with awkward controls and relatively bland gameplay, at times.You control Rion, a teenager who awakens in a strange lab to find himself with incredible psychic abilities.As he makes his way around what appears to be a laboratory of some sort, there will be all sorts of enemies roaming around, trying to stop him.In order to stop them, he must inject himself with psychic power enhancing drugs, so that he has the juice to take them down.Too much [illegal drugs] and he goes berserk, losing life rapidly, but blowing away everyone in his path.Not enough, and he won't have what it takes to defeat the opposition.Little by little, you'll uncover more and more of Rion's past and exactly why he's there.

The gameplay has some blaring faults, mainly in the sense that the fighting is hard to control, and somewhat poorly designed.The whole drug idea is a cool one, in terms of storyline, but when it comes to actually playing out that idea, it can be annoying.You'll be constantly running around, searching for drugs to either heal you, protect you against "shorting out", or help you kill the bad guys.Other items are strewn across the game, such as keys and what not, to add a bit of puzzle-play to the game, but all it really does is slows the game down.

When it comes down to it, the gameplay is very sub-par.But, the storyline, graphics, sound and overall atmosphere make up for it.The entire game is filled with chilling cinemas to depict the game's downright creepy sci-fi storyline.All of the environments are very imaginative and drip with style.This game isn't blatantly jump-out-of-your-seat scary like Resident Evil.It's closer to the subtle, psychological and atmospheric horror found in Silent Hill--but in a sci-fi setting.The game has a sinister air about it everywhere you go; you'll feel for Rion straight from the beginning, while being disturbed by the violent acts he commits, almost unknowingly.I would recommend this game to someone that is willing to sacrifice good gameplay for a unique, chilling plot, and superbly executed sound and graphics.But if you demand a game that focuses more on gameplay than ambience and aesthetics, steer absolutely clear of Galerians.

4-0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable survival sci-fi game with some flaws
First, let me start out the review by saying that the "over 50 hours of gameplay" claim on the back of the CD case is an outright lie.I beat it in under 6 hours my first (and only) time through.From what I've heard and read, 5-10 hours is average.In other words, don't expect the weeks of entertainment the packaging promises...

So, onto the basic premise of the game.You're a young boy named Rion.You wake up in a lab with no memories and an array of psychic abilities, apparently received while you were the unwilling subject for some sort of experimentation.You begin the game by escaping your restraints and trying to win your freedom.As you progress through the game's 4 areas, the story unfolds through character interactions and beautiful movies and images usually triggered by some sort of psychic flashback or intuition related to various objects and locations.

The gameplay basically involves battles (that are usually few and far between) and puzzle solving (mostly of the "find items and keys and figure out where to use them" variety).Your main weapons in battle are your psychic abilities, enhanced by chemicals called PPECs.You start out with 2 offensive abilities.Nalcon allows you to send sort of an attack wave ...You'll get a 3rd ability (albeit a fairly useless one) halfway through the game.So, you're basically left with 2 fairly weak main attacks, each taking more than one hit at full power to take out all but the simplest of enemies.

The game's weapon and healing systems all rely on drugs.You have certain amounts of offensive drugs in your system.When they run low, you have to inject yourself with more.When your health runs low, pop a pill.You also have "anger points" that rise just from walking around and rise more rapidly when you use psychic powers.This is due to the interaction of drugs in your system, and when the AP meter gets to high, you "short", which is basically a psychic overdose that leaves you walking around with a big migraine.The plus side:Every enemy you go near while shorting will die violently.The negative side:Your health will go south rather quickly until you stop the shorting by taking a pill called delmetor.

Enemy battles are usually easy, except for a handful of very difficult end bosses that take a while to defeat and a few instances where enemies attack you 3 at a time, leaving you frustratingly unable to fight back.Strategy is limited, usually involving running around in circles until you have enough time to charge your powers and attack.

As for the graphics and sound, they're both excellent for the Playstation.The general game graphics are nice, sharp, and detailed.The movies (which are the reason the game spans 3 discs) are also quite impressive.The sound is excellent, from eerie music down to the footsteps that let you know an enemy is pacing around the corner...

The controls..well..they're annoying.If you've never played a survival horror game, the stiff controls will prove to be a great annoyance.If you're a survival horror veteran, they'll be a familiar annoyance.Having to charge up your psychic powers in order to attack with any effectiveness adds to the frustration as it's sometimes hard to target fast moving enemies while charging, leading you to miss often and waste your PPECs..

Overall, I'd say don't buy this game, rent it.It's a rather enjoyable game with a great storyline and entertaining puzzles.However, as I stated earlier, it will only last you a couple nights, and since the main thrill of the game is following the storyline and figuring out the puzzles, it has practically no replay value.

4-0 out of 5 stars This is a nice game
This game was awesome, but it had a few rough spots. First of all, the PPECs had to be taken almost constantly. Also, if you dont take another kind of drug, youll freak out and eventually die. The environments were vivid and believable. The characters were cool, too. The puzzles were a bit easy, though. I have to admit, I had some help with beating the game because I found it to be so hard. Good thing I have my trusty game shark! :)

4-0 out of 5 stars TWISTED
This game was great. But its not for the younins. You play some kid I forgot his name but then again so did he. He has no memory you wake up in what look like a hospital room that was trashed. Than some guys came in the room and just berst into flame. How you. You have pryrocantic power. But to use them you need drugs there are some diferent drug each give you different powers.
NALCON - green. shockwave
RED - red. fire blast
FELON - blue. anti-gravity.
Grafics - 8
Sound - 7
controls- 6

Story - 8 1/2 ... Read more


17. Warriors of Might & Magic
list price: $39.99
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Asin: B00004Y5YD
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: The 3DO Company
Sales Rank: 6697
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Intense combat action
  • Melee based combat
  • Special fighting moves
  • Enhanced technology
  • Dozens of intriguing characters and personalities

Reviews (7)

3-0 out of 5 stars great story short game, leaves something lacking
The game has a great story and great cutscene graphics, but the shortness of the game drove the overall game way down.The cutscenes are awesome, but had the game had some special moves (instead of chop, chop, chop) and about two more discs and a more involved storyline, this game cold have acheived greatness.

1-0 out of 5 stars BOO
I bought this game because it had a catchy action style name and looked pretty descent in the magazine reviews. It just goes to show that looks are deceiving. Folks Im gonna get straight to the point THIS GAME [stinks]! Boring repetetive gameplay with little reward for the ammount of blistering finger smashing you have to do when fighting an enemy. Gameplay is slow Cheapshots from enemies are common and difficulty is to hard with no reward for your troubles. Man am I glad Funcoland buys used games.

1-0 out of 5 stars Warriors my...
I bought this thinking it would be like Crusaders, it was similar but warped. You couldn't chose your runes on your weapons for example and the spells were weaker. The enemies were ok, i guess. The worst part is I paid [money] for 2.5 hours of pointless, storyless, crap. Don't waste your money, wait for Crusaders 2 to come out.

1-0 out of 5 stars DON'T EVER BUY THIS !
First of all they flat out lied.12 hours of intense gameplay my but! I beat it in two and a half.A whole arsenal of intense spells.How about 7 or 8 spells.The story made little sense.and the battle was weird.The first of three bosses you fight is harder than the last.and a enemy who you caN't hurt fears him?Don't buy this game.Pitty those at 3DO who spent good time making it

4-0 out of 5 stars Good 20.00 game
This game was good but to short, and even though you did not really need all that much skill to play it, it did offer some interesting challenges. I wouldn't really call it a RPG, it was more like an action game. Other Might and Magic games are more thought out and more complicated, ie.. "Warriors of Might and Magic" does NOT have a map or a FLYING spell to get around with. Unlike other M&M PC games that do. Warriors does have some really cool movies that further the plot and are, combined with the game, worth the 20.00. but if you can get it cheaper it would be better. ... Read more


18. Incredible Crisis
list price: $29.99
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Asin: B0000524NK
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: TITUS SOFTWARE CORP
Sales Rank: 8813
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviews (18)

5-0 out of 5 stars Cute, fun, and great for puzzle and mini game lovers!
Though I admit that this type of game may not be for everyone, for those who enjoy puzzle games and mini games, this will be highly entertaining. The game is basically a collection of mini games and tasks that are tied together with a storyline about how each of the characters must get back home in time to celebrate grandmother's birthday.

The game starts with the father of the family, and the player engages in a rhythm game type mini game to get the father through his company's employee exercises. After a few more tasks with the father (including an Indiana Jones style scene where you must run out of the path of a wrecking ball), the player also plays as the mother of the family and the two children. The games range from button mashing to strategy (one game involves stealthy movement across a room while staying out of the sight of security cameras), and involve a bunch of wacky scenarios. One scene involves aliens and a game that requires the player to remember button patterns much like the game "Simon." As for the difficulty, though some games may be too difficult for younger children, I played through this game and managed to pass the entire thing in the course of one day. Though some games were challenging, I didn't think they were impossible to overcome.

The graphics are cute, and though not the best, they aren't bad for a PS1 game. I thought this game was funny, quirky, and supplied a nice variety of mini games. I'd definitely recommend it to people who enjoy that kind of gameplay.

4-0 out of 5 stars awsome game... and i only played the demo!
let me start out by saying, i have played the demo at least 10 times now and i still play it, i plan on getting it soon when i get some money, but for now i will stick with the demo, such a fun and replayble game, for me anyway. and the cutscenes are the best they are great looking and funny, the jap language yells used in the game are great to "yewehhhh" don't know if that is how you spell it, but i know how to say it. i love this game, i want a sequel dangit!

4-0 out of 5 stars Hard to beat and Hard tp put down
This game is the definition of a button masher.
It is hard. But if you stick with it you will be
rewarded. It is very unique and quirky and at a
bargain bin price you can't pass it up. Good Game

1-0 out of 5 stars Incredible No, Crisis Yes
First you dance, then you run.IC is a game fueled by curiosity, as long as you don't blow your top.You never know what will happen next.First, dance in a parappa the rappa style button pressing to the beat of music that is really off beat.This game is clearly a japanese game poorly made into an English version.The character Yano has to dance, I don't know why.Then a wrecking ball hits the building and you have to run from it. It is quite difficult but once you get the hang of it, you progress. If you like weird story type games, you'll like IC.

5-0 out of 5 stars Incredible Fun, Incredible Charecters, and A Incredible Game
Incredible crisis is a crazy,wacky,funny,and did i say crazy!! It throws minigames at you left and right! and even up and down! It's story is wierd but who can complain! With up to 24 minigames! Thats right 24!!!!!!! But its gameplay is where it comes to its great statues. It has a little bit of everygame. Some of Metal Gear, SSX, DDR , and even does a little spoof on some movies. This game is great for pick up and play action. Even though its short you'll be playing for months!!!!I recomend pick up this game now!!!Weather your into any game this game is a instant crazy classic!! ... Read more


19. Rampage World Tour
list price: $49.99
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Asin: B000021Y5R
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: Midway Entertainment
Sales Rank: 7561
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Editorial Review

Rampage World Tour is a fun remake of the old 1980s arcade classic.You are a mutated human who has grown to colossal size by an experiment gone wrongat the highly dubious Scumlabs International. In your newly formed mutated state, youplay the part of one of three Godzilla-size monsters: Lizzy the Dinosaur, Ralph theWolfman, or George the Gorilla. Your task is to eat as many civilians and to destroy asmany cities as possible while on a rampage of revenge against Scumlabs.

As you travel around the world, climbing and smashing buildings, leaving destructionand carnage in your wake, the only thing standing between you and a festival of urbandemolition is a paltry bunch of tanks, rocket-pack soldiers, and police cars. Even if theseguys manage to take you down, they pose no real threat--the game offers unlimitedreplays.

What makes Rampage World Tour so addictive is the fun of punchingholes in buildings, downing planes with a single kick, and cannonballing thoughthe roof of the local courthouse. In two-player mode, you can also fight othermonsters, but the main fun of the game is still to be found in unrelentingdestruction of high-rises, hot dog stands, hospitals, and every other kind ofbuilding imaginable. In short, the game revolves around quick-and-dirty masscarnage.

The graphics are true to the original game's style while being a strongimprovement over previous versions. The game interface is easy to learn, andphony news reports and the antics of Scumlabs scientists provide a humorousintermission between levels. So if you have ever wanted to grind the majorlandmarks of the planet under your heel and stomp out to sea, RampageWorld Tour is for you. Allen Stewart

Pros:

  • Fun, cartoony, movie monster mayhem
  • You can work with or against a friend
  • Unlimited replays keep the focus on just having fun--not on winning levels
  • Punch through a wall, and screaming occupants or other treats may be revealed
Cons:
  • Gameplay is very repetitive
  • The cities tend to look alike
  • Very little plot
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Reviews (11)

4-0 out of 5 stars A fun Game
In this game you get to eat people.Trasha destroy major cities like new york.One of those fewgames you can beta with out using the cheats.I own this for playstation. Have not played it for a while.

Might play ita while since I will make progress on it then i did on Kingdoom of hearts.If you enjoy this game I recomend Rampage 2 Universal tour and RampageWarp through time

2-0 out of 5 stars A fun game... for the first 20 minutes!
This game was quite... what's a nice word for it... bad. I don't completely remember, but I think this game was given to me for a birthday present or something, so I do feel bad for whoever it was who gave it to me... what a waste of good money. Sure, at times it could be addicting, but it's way too repetitive and too long.

I think I'll sell it the first chance I get. I don't care what kind of games you like, don't get this one at all.

5-0 out of 5 stars Good for a beginner......
We got this game for our son when he was four years old.He wanted to play with his cousin who was ten.This was is a good starter game for a child who had never used Playstation before.Rampage was easy enough for him to learn without getting frustrated.The repetition helped him learn the controls, the "lives" are unlimited and the graphics kept him interested.Now that he is six he still enjoys the game and he now has the dexterity to play more intricate games.

2-0 out of 5 stars Gets old FAST
Fun for two-three hours and then will collect dust.

5-0 out of 5 stars army men green rouge
I stayed up all night playing it nonstop. I thought it was the best armymen. ... Read more


20. Jimmy Neutron Jet Fusion
list price: $39.99
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Asin: B0000A1HVK
Catlog: Video Games
Publisher: THQ
Sales Rank: 4808
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Six gigantic levels including Jimmy's house, the Asteroids, Yolkus Underworld, Yolkus City, and Retroland
  • Jet around on a modified Goddard that can turn into the Goddard Pogo, Goddard Scooter, and the Goddard Sled
  • Finish various levels within the game to unlock actual movie clips from Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
  • PS2 DVD extras include a "Making of the Jimmy Neutron Video Game" and a special music movie montage
  • For 1 player

Reviews (5)

4-0 out of 5 stars NOT BAD 7/10
THIS GAME IS NOT BAD. YOU SHOULD REALLY GET IT!

5-0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Out of this world! My 7 year old son loves this game!!The graphics, levels, use of terminology.....you would have to see it to believe it!! After your children start playing, parents will be amazed with the vocabulary children learn. All age groups will love this game. Not easy, it will challenge even the best out there!And girls, dont feel left out......either gender...well worth the money!!

4-0 out of 5 stars O.K.
I thought when I rented the game it was going to be great but its not it is just stupid. This game isent even worth a penny. The graphics are good but everything else stinks. Some of the game is cool like at the bosses there great they can get realy hard. But I wouldent recomend the game at all. If you want to play the game DO NOT BUY IT rent it. One more thing DO NOT BUY IT !!!!!!!!!!

5-0 out of 5 stars My son LOVES this game!
My 8 year old bought this game with his birthday money and absolutely loves it!It is challenging to the point it keeps his interest without being so intense as to frustrate him.The graphics are fantastic!!Well worth the cost.

4-0 out of 5 stars this game is da bomb!
This game is soooooooooo awesome. I like how u get to find gadgets to think of new weapons. This is definently one of the best game for PS2 and Gamecube. I haven't played it on GBA but im sure it'll be just as good!!!! What ever you do...BUY THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more


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