Reviews (2)

This Box Rocks
For months I've had to carry my XBOX, controllers, Controller Converters, Electrical & A/V Wires, LAN cables, and games in my green sports bag (which I recieved as a gift from my father's gift of cologne!).... It held all my items, but it did not PROTECT THEM.
With this suit case, I am now able to not only protect my XBOX, and accessories, but put everything I actually use all in one place. Plus it saves me space in my car's trunk since I practically live out of my car (I'm currently a college student).



You have to be nuts to not appreciate the extra accessories (the CD Disc Case, Programable controller and DVD Lens Cleaner). You don't have to use all these items, since they're easily sellable on your own accord.

Great buy and save!

Not worth the money
This item, while neat in its own feature-esque way, is not worth the (...) one would put into owning it.It's only really useful when you take your Xbox places, and the case only holds 6 discs.The cleaning kit is absolutely worthless, but the controller is useful... if you don't already have 4. ... Read more

Features

• A massive 300 single-player stages to test the mettle of every player, no matter how skilled. All 254 stages from Super Monkey Balls 1 & 2 are present and correct, along with 46 new stages.
• Every unique multiplayer party game from the two previous games is included. That's...
• 12 mad-capped slices of group pandemonium for up to 4 players.
• 4 great characters to choose from, each with their own individual style.
• An enhanced story mode: Battle to rescue Jungle Island's precious banana stash from the evil Dr. Bad-Boon.

Reviews (3)

Go Bananas!
Super Monkeyball DX for the Xbox, is a puzzle game where you collect bannanas by rolling your monkey inside a ball. I know it sounds strange, but once you play it you'll understand. The monkeys live happily in their monkey village with with friends and family, until one day a ship hovering over, steals all the bananas in your village, leaving your tribe without food! So your mission in each stage is to retrieve as many bananas. While going through insane looking puzzle mazes, filled with hazards such as: conveyer belts, gorges, spikes, winds and more! You guide your ball (monkeyball) with out falling over the maze and reaching the finish line in time. The concept is very simple and the game very addictive! You can also play any of the twelve (12) mini-games included, such as; baseball, golf, bowling, shooting, boat racing, tennis and more! Each mini game can be played by yourself or up to three other friends and it is fully customizable. The mini games are a lot of fun and add lots of replay value. It's like you are getting several games for the price of one! The game is challenging for adults and good for kids because there is no blood or real violence in the game. Get it today!

Pros:
+unique game concept
+easy to learn
+good difficulty
+the mini-games are fun!
+excellent graphics
+excellent special effects
+fun up-beat music
+over 150 stages
+up to four players versus
+has a sense of humor
+cute characters
+good for kids

Cons:
-hard to control
-playfield tilts
-playing against the clock

Great Game for the BORED
VERY ADDICTIVE WILL DRIVE YOU NUTS TILL YOU PASS OUT

Great
I own both of these games for gamecube, butthe xbox version has so much more. Additional boards all the boards from the first two, all the multiplayer games from the first two. All this for 30 bucks score. ... Read more

Product Description

MODEL- 52024VENDOR- THQFEATURES- Fairly Odd Parents: Breakin' Da RulesHoly smokes! "Da Rules" book (the ultimate guide to having FairyGodParents) has disappeared and have left Cosmo and Wanda withouttheir magical powers! Throughout this platform adventure Timmy willdo the unthinkable by entering comic book world, battling evilviruses, avoiding boy eating plants and finally coming to therescue of his Fairy GodParents. Join Timmy Turner on an amazingadventure to recover all the pages from "Da Rules" book and restorehis Fairy GodParents' powers! * 1st time ever on consoles. * 10 huge episodes that have Timmy jumping, climbing and blasting throughhis Neighborhood, his favorite Comic Books, Video Games, andIntergalactic Battles. * 8 unlock-able two minute clips and 1 full television episode throughoutthe game. * Exclusive video game interview with the creator of the show. -- SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------- ESRB Rating : E for Everyone Genre/Category: Platform System: Microsoft Xbox Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theTHQ 52024 - Fairly Odd Parents BDR Xbox and all other THQ Video Game Handheld Soft ... Read more

Features

• 10 huge episodes that have Timmy jumping, climbing and blasting through his Neighborhood, his favorite Comic Books, Video Games, and Intergalactic Battles
• Do the unthinkable by entering a comic book world, battling evil viruses, and avoiding boy eating plants
• For 1 player
• Join Timmy Turner on an amazing adventure to recover all the pages from ¿Da Rules¿ book and restore his Fairy GodParents¿ powers!
• 1st time ever on consoles and PC

Reviews (7)

My 7 year old daughter loves thinks....
this is the best game she has played on the XBOX.We also have Finding Nemo, but she gets flustered with that game.However, with Fairly Odd Parents: Breakin' Da Rules she is able to play the game with ease over and over again trying to get to Vicki.

She has told me this is the best game (besides THUG - Tony Hawk UnderGround) she has played on the XBOX.

Breakin' Da Rules- RULES!
This game was purchased for my little boy who is almost 4.He likes the show so we thought this game would be a cute addition to our xbox collection. It turns out and the game is EXCELLENT!My husband (almost 30 and myself 26) are hooked to playing this game!Our son loves to watch us play it and gets a huge laugh out of it.I have played games I liked better than this one and the graphics are somewhat lacking quality for what I would have expected- but there are so many good things about this game that I feel the purchase was a good one.
First off about the game- Vicky gets a hold of DA RULES book and anything she wishes happens, so Timmy has to go through lots of crazy stages! There is different stages you can select to play.Timmy can choose to play as the mini crimson chin where he is dressed in the red crimson chin outfit to fight crime and Timmy gets has a laser type gun to shoot.Another funny stage Timmy gets to play inside a real video game called the Vicky Virus where he and his friends are stuck inside the game, Timmy has to save his friends!The one we thought was the most funny stage was when Vicky wished that Timmys bathroom was spotless and Timmy turns into a small microscopic player, as small as a germ and he is dressed in this white suit to keep him from getting bacteria on him, he has to fight against grime, grease and soap scum!He has to spray the soap scum clean- when he sprays the icky green soap scum they turn into a white smiling happy soap bubble! Its crazy!
This game is like the tv show and if you beat the game there is suppose to be a bonus episode of The Fairly Oddparents- which I think is a brilliant idea for a game to include!Also has 8 clips from the tv show and an exclusive game interview with the creator Butch Hartman.
RENT THIS OR BUY IT- YOU"LL LIKE IT!!!
This game may not be what you are looking for and my description may not be award winning- but at least rent it and try it out if your not planning on buying it.But for $20 bucks- its worth it!

Example of a Flop
This game is a total flop. It has decent graphics which look very similar to the tv show; it feels like you are in the cartoon. There is a variety of gameplay implemented (though poorly done). Some levels you'll fly like a helicopter, others you swing around like spiderman, by jumping from one building to the next. In other levels you are inside a video game and the enviroment looks like virtual reality. And there is also a level where you are robot in the microscopic world. Sounds like fun huh? But it lacks the good humor from the tv show. It's very frustrating because there is no mini-map or directional arrows, then you end up getting lost in the level! This makes it too hard for the younger gamers and too boring for older gamers.
I suggest that you get other kids game like "Crash Bandicoot" or
"I-Ninja"

Pros:

+looks like the tv show
+sounds like the tv show
+variety in level play
+good controls

Cons:

-stupid weapons
-very, very short levels
-very, very short game
-you will get lost (no mini-map)
-not as funny as tv show
-too hard for kids
-too boring for adults

pathetic
Well, I THINK the developers tried to make a somewhat decent game... but they failed horribly.Wouldn't you think they'd stop telling you what magical stars do after you pick up around 80 of 'em?Well, they don't.And, man, if those godparents weren't there to tell me to jump by pressing the jump button... I don't know where I'd be right now.

awsm
I loved the game! it is fun because it's funny. i like it when you have to dance, turn into a dog, and be in the video game. ... Read more

Product Description

MODEL- 02138 VENDOR- NAMCOFEATURES- Pac-Man World 2In Pac-Man World 2, someone picked the Magical Golden Fruit from anancient tree and unleashed the most wicked entity Pac-Land hasever seen! It's time for Pac-Man to take control and return whatwas taken. With brand new skills, a zany cast of enemies andfriends and a vast world to explore, his heroics will be pushed tothe limits. Step aside 'cause Pac-Man is coming through, and he's on a mission!* Six worlds and over 20 levels to explore.* Play a variety of arcade games and traditional 3D Pac-Mazes.* New skills include in-line skating and ice-skating. * Explore stages in the new Pac-Sub.* New mechanics like the Shimmy and Flip Kick.ESRB Rating : E for Everyone Genre/Category: Action System: Microsoft Xbox Number of Players : 1 Compatible Peripheral Features:Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theNamco 02138 - Pac Man World 2 XBX and all other Namco Video Game Handheld Soft ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Good game, but nothing special
The Pac Man video games were some of the first to be truly successful in the video game industry, so it's not surprising that Namco has revived the character in recent years. Pac Man has starred in a number of different types of games over the years, and here he stars in a three-dimensional platformer! Read on for my review of Pac Man World 2.

PROS:
-The graphics for this game very good, in particular those of the cut scenes. The cut scenes really must be seen to be fully appreciated.
-The controls are, for the most part, pretty easy to learn. You should be able to pick them up pretty quickly.
-There are a number of things to hunt down in every level, which slightly boosts the replay value of the game.

CONS:
-The control scheme has a number of problems, which are particularly noticable when you're in the heat of battle, or trying to make a virtually impossible jump.
-Much like the recent Sonic games, the camera is pretty lame. It has a tendency to get stuck on pretty much anything and everything, which can really hurt your gaming experience.
-The swimming controls flat out suck, mostly due to continually-shifting camera angles underwater. You shouldn't include swimming stages in a video game unless you can get it right!
-In the end, this ends up being a pretty generic three-dimensional platformer. There are considerably better games of the same genre available. The game comes off seeming like something intended more for younger players.

OVERALL:
Overall this game is decent, but it doesn't really do anything special, nor is it bound to hold your attention for very long. My advice to potential players of this game is to rent it before you make the purchase. And if you MUST buy the game, buy the Gamecube Player's Choice version - it includes the ultra-fun Pac Man Vs. multiplayer game as a bonus.

I LOVE THIS GAME
Hi, Pac-man world 2 is VERY fun to play. I am on the 9th level and it is very hard ,challenging, and surprising. U never know what is gonna happen next. That's why i would reccomend this game to other people.

This game is top notch!
Finally an XBOX game I can play when my mother comes to visit!!! This game is a breath of fresh air. The 3D action is a neat twist to the 2D graffics of the older versions. As you advance levels you un-lock the older games and can play them!!! The only down side is the fact that it is only a single player game. But hey, who cares it is a lot of fun!!!

Great Game for Young Kids
My kids ages 5 (boy) and 8 (girl) love this game!They are obsessed...It is the one that has been able to keep their attention more than any other so far.

All great Pac Man titles in a single disc
Either if you are an old pacman fan (remember Atari 2600? [yes, the console]) or you are just intrigued on how this game got its own arcade game, you may be looking at the right xbox title. This is a SINGLE player game [for all the 3D games, but i'll explain this later on], and it's basically a crusade to find the stolen golden fruits from PacMan's village. There are way more enemies other than the old 'Spooky' and friends and many levels.

pros:
+ immediate hands on experience
+ 2 gaming modes: normal and vs. time
+ as you advance in the game, you get to unlock all the original games of: PacMan, Ms. PacMan, PacMania and PacAttack, which are 1 or 2 players!
+ beautiful graphics and great sound effects
+ suitable for all ages

cons:
+ single player
+ camera angles are a little hard to control at some times

It would have been fantastic to have a pacman title with cooperative mode, but until this happens, this title will keep you in front of your tv for many, many hours of true fun. ... Read more

Product Description

MODEL- 14551 VENDOR- ELECTRONICS ARTS FEATURES- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets casts you as Harry in a new adventure with more magic, friendship, and danger. In a stunning next generation rendition of Hogwarts, learn new spells, undertakenew quests, make new friends, and challenge new adversaries to confront the powers at the heart of the Chamber of Secrets. * Greater depth - featuring Wizard Duels and Quidditch leagues.* Take flight - hop on your Nimbus Two Thousand and freely exploreHogwarts. * Challenge foes including Aragog and the fearsome Basilisk. ESRB Rating : E for Everyone Genre/Category: Action System: Microsoft Xbox Number of Players : 1Compatible Peripheral Features: Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theElectronic Arts 14551 - Harry Potter & Chamber XBX and all other Electronic Arts Video Game Handheld Soft ... Read more

Reviews (29)

VERY, VERY, VERY dissapointing
This game is the worst game I have ever played! ok, so not as bad as Syberia for xbox but bad enough that I would rate it 2 stars! even though the storyline is ok, the game ended to quickly. Also, the battle scenes (Harry practicing his magic on the washing machine) was very fake and very boring. The washing machine moved in a pattern all the time so there was no surprise to what it would do next.

If you ever want to play this game, I suggest that you should be able to withstand the annoying save games (you can't allways save the game whenever you want). So go ahead and give it a try if you aren't afraid of wasting your money.

Extremely fun but too short
ok so basically when I bought this game I couldnt wait to play it. it was really addicting but then all of the sudden I was at the basilisk. all in all, its super fun but its too short. (the quidditch is my favorite part) I ended up beating it in 2 days. I was just disappointed. the voices in this game dont even resemble the real voices of the characters. ok so there's only 6 days and on each day you do 1 class except for like 1 day you do 2 classes. Iwould not recommend this game to people who like slightly challenging games. its cute for little kids but i give it one thumb up.

Magic gone WILD!
This game is great. I would question the buttons and handling myself but the magic and action makes up the missiong star. This is a great game for anyone.

Cute and fun game.
I loved playing Harry and the animation, music, and settings are beautiful. I only wish the teachers played a more important part and Gilderoy exposed like in the book and movie.

Also, Aragog was more tough to beat than the Basilisk, but still I enjoyed this game and have played it many times since.

Much Too Short
In three words that really sums it up for me. The game itself is pretty fun, but I ended up beating it in a day because it was just too short. I was also disappointed with the ending being much too easy and hurried. Additionally, I second whoever wrote in their review that the camera angles are just not helpful and that the issue of losing your beans every time you're hit is such a pain. I suppose that was it really.. most of the levels are pretty fun, just not long enough. ... Read more

Features

• Combines card game gameplay with 3D monster battles
• Choose form Link Duel mode or Triple Duel mode
• For 1 to 3 players
• Based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game
• TEXT_ATTRIBUTE_s over 1,000 of the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! cards

Reviews (20)

Really dispointing!
Yu-gi-oh finally comes to the x-box and I was waiting a long time for it and it wasent that good! Frist of all the monsters don't do anything it shows the picture of them then they do nothing when they attack! Then it take a really really long time to get good cards. You wont get trape and magic cards unless you play for a really long time! Then the people you battle are not very smart. I thought this would be a graet game but it is not that good. If you are a person who will plsy this for a long time you will like this game. The good things about the game are that it has a lot of diffrent cards and it has good grafics.

A definate for the fans.
This is the best yu-gi-oh game out there except for the tcg. This resembles the card game the most out of all the card games i have seen so far. Its quite fun and if you are a fan of the tcg it comes with 3 trading cards you will enjoy.

Good game, good promos
I like this game a lot.The thing I don't like about it is that the monsters don't use their real attacks, just some stupid thing.The promos are really good, but mine are coming in half.This is a must have for any duelist, you can combine strategies and use cards you don't have, which is the best.

The Best Yet
I've not been a huge fan of the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" video games - up till now. "Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dawn of Destiny" is definetly a cut above "Forbidden Memories" and "The Duelists of the Roses" (I don't have a GameCube.) The biggest problem with this game is the fact that it has no real storyline other than this: You're a beginning Duelist challenging master Duelists such as Yugi, Kaiba, Joey, Marik, and Bakura to Duels. Your first opponents are three Duel Robots, as Seto Kaiba (jerk) periodically taunts you between Duels. After defeating his scrap metal, you go on to more powerful Duelists. The graphics were great, but there wasn't enough of them; Each battle between two monsters lasts two seconds or so. This game was great because we finally get to play on the console with the REAL rules instead the variations we've seen in previous "Yu-Gi-Oh!" console games. I mean, "The Falsebound Kingdom" didn't even involve cards! Anyway, I wish this game had a storyline, because with all of the interesting characters (such as Bakura, Shimon, Ishizu, and other lesser characters) I reckon Konami could have put together a good one. Hopefully, the next "Yu-Gi-Oh!" will have a rich and exciting storyline combined with the original gameplay.

Good game, but not the best.
Okay, I'm a Yu-Gi-Oh fan & have the Power of Chaos Yugi & Kaiba. I've never played any of the Gameboy or Playstaion versions so I have no reference other than the cartoon, the P.C. games & the very few tournaments I've been to. In my opinion this game follows the tournament rules basically to a tee. That is a good thing for people looking to really learn the game. But there's no tutorial & you need to know what the cards are because, when your opponent plays a spell of trap card they show it to you but you have no idea what's happening. I'm no Yugi expert so I don't know all the cards & having an opponent play a card & wondering, okay what now, is not very fun. At least the Power of Chaos games has a card description on the side for every card played, so when I encountered a card I wasn't familiar with I could see what it did before having to make my next move. But putting that aside it's also very cool playing against all of the characters form the cartoon. But, you're going to lose A LOT. They start you off with a few good cards but it takes forever to get better ones. Overall it's a good game but not for beginners ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Monopoly Party is an intense buying, trading, building, and deal-making frenzy, in which every player moves simultaneously. Here's how it works: everyone rolls a set of dice at the same time. As soon as everyone rolls, everyone moves. Then you can buy property, pass Go, draw cards from Community Chest, and do all the other Monopoly actions you know and love. There are all-new 3-D environments, complete with animated theme tokens and even new properties. Choose from fantasy, sci-fi, prehistoric, ancient monuments, and classic game boards. ... Read more

Features

• Play super fast with same-time turn mode. No more waiting! Everyone rolls together and then moves together, so games are faster than ever before.
• Explore colorful and unpredictable 3D environments in the center of the Monopoly board.
• Engage your opponents, from 1-4 human and computer players.
• Control all-new tokens and properties.

Reviews (10)

Another arcade translation
I've always been a big fan of board games on video consoles. Monopoly Party was next on the list, and while it was fun the first few times playing it, it does get old fairly quick. The NPCs if you choose to play with them are very predictable and annoying at times. I also found myself getting bored and clicking buttons to quicken the pace at times, primarily because the animations can take a while.

Some members of my household enjoy competing with each other for high scores, but the computer goes no higher than $99,999. Heck, I can get that in well under an hour of playing, and by that time I am too bored to care. I'll probably throw this game on once in a blue moon to kill some time, but that'll be about it for me.

Xbox Monopoly Party
My husband and I thoroughly enjoy this game.We rented it on a whim and couldn't stop playing.Needless to say, we ended up buying it in order to stop having to pay the rental fees.It's nice because we finally found a game we can play together and separately.The only DISADVANTAGE was that the standard US rules are not totally true. (ie. When you role doubles to get out of jail the monopoly rules say that you cannot role again; however, the xbox game allows you to.Also, you are not suppose to be able to go directly to a hotel without houses for a least one full turn; however the xbox game allows you to.)This being said there are also many ADVANTAGES in the game such as the range of rules you can have.It's nice to be able to set up the game as you would play it normally in your home and completely by your rules, however you may play.

This is a MUST HAVE!

Avoid This Game
I got this game to try to find an xbox game me and the Mrs. can enjoy. (She's doesn't have much patience for joysticks.) This is horrible. I didn't think it were possible, but this is more tedious than the board game. It's like playing the slot machines but without any money on the line. Bah!!!

Fast and Easy.....Great Crossover
The thing I disliked most about traditional Monopoly was the mess it creates.With Monopoly Party, the mess is gone!No more setup, cleanup, or hassle.It moves very quickly, so you can get in more time playing as opposed to rummaging in the bank.It has several different rule options, so it can be customized to your own preferred style of play.Sure, you can't read the property titles, but if you've played much, you know that it's not necessary to read them.The titles are mere decoration.The trading system can be a bit confusing at first, but once you figure it out, it's really quite simple.Some folks have complained about the computer players doing stupid things that no real player would ever do.The game offers three levels of computer player difficulty.....easy, medium, and hard.Simply play the hard characters.It's also nice to be able to play anytime you want, without having to drum up real live folks to play against you.The computer is always ready and willing!

BORING!!!!!
BORING!!!It moves faster than the regular Monopoly game, but it takes away most of your control.After a while, the "just keep pressing the A button" mentality gets really old. ... Read more

Features

• Clever, Cool Cat: At the Time Factory, where time is manufactured and managed, Blinx has worked as Time Sweeper and janitor for years. His daily tasks include collecting lost time crystals before they cause glitches in time. When Blinx hears that a princess has been taken hostage by a family of thugs who plan to steal all of the time crystals and abuse their powers, he decides to take matters into his own paws. Join Blinx on an adventure to find the missing princess, save the Time Factory a
• Time Control: Actually control the flow of time, a feature only possible on Xbox. Record actions, play them back and have dual characters cooperate to complete challenges. Throw the world into slow motion while moving about in real-time, fast-forward to achieve goals more quickly, or even rewind the world to gain additional opportunities at completing challenges, opening hidden areas and more.
• Totally Twisted Worlds: Glitches in time impact therchase souped-up versions of the Time Sweeper (like the TS2000, TS3000, TS-FIRE).various worlds that Blinx visits. Night and day occur simultaneously, buildings are warped to the point of falling over things are definitely not as they appear. Visit nearly 40 fantastical levels in "warped-reality" worlds inspired by Venice, canyons, caves, ancient ruins, even an MC Escher-inspired "fourth dimension."
• The Time Sweeper: What would Blinx do without his Time Sweeper? The most important piece of equipment for the job, the TS1000 stores time crystals, picks up trash, and can even be used in sticky situations by using the powerful suction to climb vines and ropes or grab ceilings and walls. Throw the TS 1000 in reverse for enough blowing power to blast items at enemies.
• Upgradeable Weapons and Abilities: Need extra power to move larger obstacles? Blinx sweeps up trash from the streets to supplement his meager income from the Time Factory. Use the additional wages at the Shop to buy cooler gear and power-ups which enhance gameplay performance, or to pu

Reviews (53)

BEST GAME IN THE UNIVERESE,OR ANOTHER UNIVERSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The gameplay is so REAL!!Its 4-D!I don not own it,i rented it for 1 week and its my favorite!!!!!

Blinx is great!
Blinx can be very time consuming for us older xBox players (whom didn't grow up with a controller in our hands).I found Blinx to be fun, entertaining and challenging. Even though it is rated for younger children, I think the strategy involved is for older children, teenagers and some of us adults. For anyone wishing to have some fun, have to think a bit, Blinx is for you.

i hate it and it was a waste of money
this game is just stupid and a complete waste of money and time the monsters look like big fat babiish jellybeans
i hated every thing about this game DO NOT BUY IT as an overall rating i have to say it is a big fat 0

I was blown away by this phenom of a game.
When Blinx first came out, all the reviews didn't really know what to make of it. They said that this is one of the most innovative titles to come out in the past few years, but then they started going on about how hard it is and how it gets repetitive in that you go through each stage, clearing enemies to proceed. Well, what game isn't repetitive? You could just as easily say "all you do in Tetris is line up blocks" or "all you do in Mario 64 is collect stars". And reading about the time controls sounded so confusing. I didn't think I'd be able to handle a 10 minute time limit in each level while controlling time. So just a week ago, I got Blinx and couldn't wait to see how it played after countless "love it or hate it" reviews from numerous people. After watching the cool little intro and breezing through the first 2 worlds that night, I saw -nothing- wrong with this game. And the only people that will have that much trouble with this are those who only play rpgs or sports games, and don't give platformers a try. The time control is nothing to worry about either, it's very simple to understand, and actually, you don't have to use time controls that often.

The main story of Blinx is short and to the point. Which is good because I'm really sick of games spending 15 minutes on intros just to tell you "this is what's going on" in a pointless FMV. Blinx has a quick 3-5 minute intro showing you that he's part of millions of Time Sweepers, time custodians that clean up any problems with time on different planets. But suddenly, something goes wrong on one of them, and a princess is kidnapped. Blinx sees her and gets determined to save her, and the planet. You go through 9 worlds (in each world except the last, there are 3 levels, one shop, and a boss at the end) to get her back. In each level, you collect time crystals to gain time powers and sweep (use your Sweeper/vaccum cleaner) garbage to take out all the enemies in a level to proceed to the next. It's actually very fun and I never got tired of it. Sweeping up different objects deals different damage to enemies. A garbage can or flower pot won't do a whole lot, but a beat up jaloppy, piano or even a 16 ton weight, now there's the real damage. Time crystals are all over the place, and you gain a time power by collecting 3 or 4 of the same type. Getting 3 of one kind and 1 of any other gets you one power, but getting 4 of the same time crystal gets you two of that power. The powers you can use are rewind, fast forward, pause, record and slow motion, and hearts gain you a retry. If you haven't figured it out from other reviews yet, it's kind of obvious when you need to use some of the powers. Like if you see a bridge fall down, use rewind and watch it rebuild itself to cross. And if you can't walk up a river that's pushing you back, rewind it so you can walk up with ease. If there are two switches you need to activate, record yourself jumping on one while you jump on the other and open the door(s). The main ones you'll be using though are pause and slow motion, mostly because these work on anything, even the bosses. Yeah, people go on about how hard the bosses are...I guess they didn't figure out how to use time powers. But the last boss...oh man. That guy took me at least a total of 9 hours to beat. I just beat him this morning at 2:59:49am (yes, I got the exact second) and flipped out. I was proud of myself. He's up there with Pocky & Rocky for SNES's last boss. It's like the developers got mad at something and put all the difficulty into him. Because the rest of the game is pretty easy until that part. And as a side note, I love how the ice levels are actually ice. Not that magical non-slippery ice they have in other games. Here, you pretty much skate on the floor and if you go too fast or hit a wall, you fall over and get back up. It's the small things like that that make me love this game even more.

Graphically, Blinx is stunning for the most part. Remember 10 years ago when you saw screens for Donkey Kong Country and were impressed by the models? That's what I got here. Blinx himself has some of the best graphics I've ever seen. See how he looks on the box? That's exactly how he looks in-game. You can see the fur on him when he's up close, and they got every single detail down perfectly. Every level also has just as much detail, there are no bare areas at all. There's always something going on. And of course, I can't leave out the water. Everyone seems to be impressed with that no matter what they think of the actual game. Try slowing down time and running through a river/canal. Or pausing it to see the trail left behind. The developers did a fantastic job. Unfortunately, some of the enemies don't have as much detail as Blinx does. A lot of them are just one colored shapes that didn't really require much effort to create. But then there are some that are really cool in design. So it's a little mixed bag there. And that last boss man, I won't even start on that thing. There's no slowdown unless you're blasting tons of garbage at enemies without stopping. The only other slowdown is when you make it happen. It appears to run at 30 frames a second, and there's nothing wrong with that.

I really enjoyed the music too, and would love to get a soundtrack. The main theme if fun and enjoyable, and the first level contains the most magical music I've ever heard. The rest of the game has good music, always fitting the mood of the setting. The final boss music really puts you in the mood to take 'em out, it's full of energy and concentration. Sound effects are cartoony, but that's not a bad thing. When blasting garbage and an enemy, you get a zany little effect that sounds like something from Tom & Jerry. Voices however, I'm confused. They're not bad. In fact, Blinx has great delivery and voice acting for not having much of a personality (he's a platformer character. He doesn't need personality). But I could've sworn they spoke Japanese in the beginning. I know for a fact I translated some of the words meaning what the text on the screen meant. But at the end, I didn't understand a single thing. I guess they made up their own language here just like they had in Panzer Dragoon Orta. But there isn't a lot of language going on, just the belts from Blinx most of the time. Though he does say some things in English once in a while. I noticed "Yay!" and "Burned kitty food!" when he got knocked out and into a lava pit. Keep an ear out for what the pigs say when you hit them with garbage whenever they show up in a level. I swear the one you fight most of the time goes "You suck!" when he gets hit. It's pretty intimidating to hear that even if you're winning.

Blinx didn't disappoint me at all. It has tons of replay too. You get a rank when you complete a level, and if you get all A+ or S+ ranks, you get a cool treat. Plus there are cat medals in each level that add to little bonus clips. The first few are pretty lame, but as you get more, they turn out to be great. Going back and figuring out new ways to beat bosses is always fun too. I just can't stress how much I love this game. On my shelf, I put this ABOVE Knights of the Old Republic and Jet Set Radio Future. But right behind Panzer Dragoon Orta. From what I've heard, the demo for the sequel (I'm amazed this thing did well enough to get a sequel) is even better. Blinx 2 will probably be the first Xbox game I get for full price and when it comes out. So get this if you're looking for a little bit of an "old school" feel with superb graphics and quality...and of course fun. And that's all that matters in games, having fun.

Why is this great game so underrated...?
This game is an amazing platformer only for the Xbox game console.I have to say that from my experience with it, it is excellent.Many people dislike Blinx, and I'm not really sure why, but I'll tell you some of the many great things about this game.

Plot: 4/5
As far as I've seen, the plot is to help Blinx save time from perishing forever and help rescue a character...

Gameplay: 5/5
Use your time sweeper to suck in trash and hurl them at time monsters.Defeat all the monsters in each stage and get to the goal to complete each stage.At the end you are awarded gold.
There are three stages, one shop and one boss per world.

Graphics: 5/5
The environments in Blinx look so weird and creative, like strange, twisted and dark buildings.This is one of the factors that makes Blinx original.You can even see each individual hair on Blinx's head, which is very realistic.

Features: 5/5
Now, here's where the real fun of the game starts.Depending on whichever "time crystal" you acquire one of the following time events:
Pause:This requires blue time crystals.Pause completely freezes all enemies in the stage for a set amount of time.
Rewind:Pink crystals required.Rewind backtracks to stop a certain event from happening (i.e. A pillar falls on to an important item.Use rewind to set the pillar back up and quickly snag the item), or to stop you from dying.
Fast-forward: Orange crystals needed.Fast-forwardjust speeds things up (including you), and you are temporarily invincible.
Record: Green crystals required.Record duplicates Blinx, so as to do two things at once when needed, or to have an enemy chase after the fake while you attack it from behind.
Slow-mo: Yellow crystals needed.Slow-motion slows down all enemies so you can quickly dispose of them.
Other features of Blinx include finding special "cat medals" and gold to spend at shops for special upgrades and power-ups.

Controls: 5/5
A button to jump, twice to double-jump.Hold "X" to suck in trash, then tap it to shoot trash (keep in mind that you can only hold five trash pieces at a time).Left toggle moves Blinx, while the right one controls the camera.I don't want to go too much into control detail here, so you'll have to find out the rest of the controls on your own.

Overall: 5/5!
This is an unbelievably great game for Xbox, so get it right now and discover its great mysteries! ... Read more

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Strap into your cockpit and blast into the gut-wrenching world of flight combat. Your adrenaline pumps as machine-gun fire rattles off your tail and you execute backbreaking barrel rolls. Take your pick of more than 70 planes, including military fighters rendered from actual aircraft. With a dynamic mix of arcade action and combat simulation, the game features such fighters as the F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet, and A-10 Thunderbolt. More than 50 unique missions and three controller configurations (novice, expert, and ace) will challenge players of all levels. Highlights also include stunning visual effects that optimize the Xbox's next-generation technology. ... Read more

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Air Force flight simulator that rocks!!!
AIR FORCE DELTA STORM (AFDS) is a flight simulator that is fun for all ages. There is a myriad of different planes to choose from and many missions that are quite challenging as one progresses. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Big Dissapointment
I had always wanted to try Air Force Delta Storm for Xbox.So I bought it and it was bad.

My friend watch me play it for two seconds and said it was the most graphically challenged game they had ever seen for Xbox.It actually did not look a whole lot better that the originally NES!Well maybe I am over doing it a bit.

Not only last, but airplanes are supposed to roll left/right when you want to turn.On this game you steer left/right like you were driving a car!

The only positive thing I have to say about this game is the sound was pretty tight.Using the surround sound and hearing the jets go by was pretty cool.

More fun than hand grenade...
An excellent game.It features a huge variety of aircraft to choose from.From the venerable old A-7 thru todays F-22.You get to shoot up all kinds of ground equipment, surface ships and aircraft.If you are flight simulator person, don't bother.This is all about flying around destroying stuff in varying scenarios.

Switch Controls to "ACE"
I found that if you go to options and change the control configuration from novice to ace, it will give you the ability to do barrel rolls and fly upside down. Very Fun Game in my opinion!

Not a bad arcade style game
It is a fun game to play, but replaying some missions over again is more like an arcade game ... more than anything else.Granted in real life a pilot might have to hit tanks or other ground targets over and over or he might have to fight it out with a roaming CAP group, but the designers could have dressed it up better.It does take a little getting used to ie. to shoot, especially the mini guns, but it can be done.All in all, I rate it a 3.0 to 3.5 game.Get it and play it, but its not worth the megabucks it had been selling for, more of a 19.95 type game. ... Read more

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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 stays true to the heritage of the NFS series by housing a stable of over 20 exclusive and exotic cars from the world's most coveted licensors including Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini, to name a few.

The game includes a variety of open road environments that truly come to life, consisting of river crossings, waterfalls, beaches, volcanoes, and brushfires. Over 20 courses, some of which are more than 15 miles long, provide the widest variety of driving challenges. Animated drivers and cops give life to the drivers within the game, bringing added emotion to the world of these exotic super cars.

Become the king of the road by conquering numerous racing events, all carrying rewards such as cars, tracks, and high-performance model upgrades. The game challenges the driver to dodge traffic, police, and natural elements in high speed and high style--true NFS style.

Be the Cop mode lets players actually get behind the wheel of a police car and attempt to bust those pesky lawbreakers. For added multiplayer enjoyment, square off against a friend to see if justice can be served. ... Read more

Reviews (53)

cop chases, nice cars, sound good already
i only had this game for three days and from what a played let me tell you it's good. fast ferraris, mclarens and much more then i want to write. want some fun, get the game and be on the run........

Best game EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tis game is 1000000000000000 times better than underground2!
its graphics are oustanding and the cars are so exotic! ive had
xbox for a year and havent found anything like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if your interested in cool cars-2 words...GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fun at first but boring after a while.
I thought this game was cool at first but after the first week it got extremley boring. Whats up with the cars driving on the wrong side of the road. The graphics are ok and the good thing is the custom soundtracks because the games soundtrack sucks. Instead of buying this one buy underground 2

Possibly the best nfs ever!
I can't see how anyone can say anything negative about this game. The graphics are excellent, almost as good as underground, and gameplay is great. Personally I thought that this game had well mixed simulation and arcade driving physics. I mean you can still do a powerslide using the handbrake, but you don't go into annoying oversteer like in nfs porshe. And now to come to the title point of the game. Hot pursuit! This has been vastly improved from the original tilte. In nfs3 you could only race against 1 other racer while in hot pursuit mode, but now you can race against a full grid. Plus you earn points from gettting away from the police. It's a bit easier to get away now, but if you get caught once thats it. And you see a great movie of your driver getting hauled into a police car by about 6 armed cops. This cracked me up the first time I saw it. The cops use an even greater variety of weapons to stop you, including a helicopter that drops bombs onto the road! So you end up driving on a winding course, trying to pass your opponents while escaping from police and dodging other police coming from in front of you, and avoiding flaming bombs dropped from helicopters.(and pushing the cops and opponents into them!)
The only complaints I have to make are that the cars are not realistic in their stats(like a ferrari 360 spider can outrun a Porshe turbo in this game, while in real life it couldn't), and that your opponents never seem to get busted by the police.
If you own a PC or PS2 you should definetly get this. You'll love it if you liked nfs4 and nfs3, or any other arcade racers, or even if you liked the racing part of underground. But if you liked the great physics in nfs5 you may be dissapointed at nfshp2's fast arcade style gameplay.

High-quality racing
This game provides a lot of races, half of them involving being chased by the cops as you race.Sure, the cops cheat a little (going from 0-120 mph in a second or two), but it's fun anyway.The controls are pretty good and the steering feels tight.Course design is generally pretty interesting, with lots of different paths as you go through the levels.Graphics aren't the greatest, but they get the job done and they run at a constant 30 frames per second.There are a lot of cars and tracks to unlock with your winnings, and there's a four-player multiplayer mode.Overall, quite a good game and worth picking up (especially since it became a Platinum Hit). ... Read more

Features

• Get a game within a game - Jump between adventure and puzzle levels with fast-paced transitions inspired by the vine-swinging action of the original game. Once you're in a level, branching pathways allow you to choose whatever direction you want to travel. Collecting special items allows you to compete for gold in Native Games. Plus, tangle with a host of enemies like snakes, scorpions, spiders, bats, jaguars, piranha, insects, natives, mercenaries, bush ninjas and mega monkeys.
• Be the hero who has everything - Use a wide range of tools to get the job done: ascend masive glacial cliffs with your trusty ice axes; keep out of harm's way with your elevating pogo stick; fight-off foes and activate switches with your powerful sling shot; deter pests and shed light on the situation with your blazing torch; and deflect flame jets with your mighty shield. Direct Control allows you to manipulate the objects you're holding by using your controller's analog sticks. As you progre
• n the game, you'll gain new abilities that assist you in your quest, including a quick dash option and numerious combat maneuvers. Use simple button combinations to turn any of your regular actions into special heroic feats.
• Experience top technology - Total Havok physics technology ensures the objects react to their environment in a realistic manner - the vines swing and bridges sway. The advanced Edge engine supports next-generation graphics and Dolby surround sound.

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Refreshing fun with a retro character
While the gameplay may not be the most ground breaking, the fun factor behind this game is great. The cartoonish atmosphere and the characters will make kids and adults alike smile throughout the game. Whether it's Harry's wit, the damsels in distress, the talking animals or the "oooga booga" natives, the humor and the story work well together, as well as keep challenging and fun gameplay through 50 levels.

If you are looking for a technology reveloution, look elsewhere. If you are looking to have mindless entertaining fun, this is your game. You will find yourself smiling throughout.

Ok,but has been done.
This is just another Mario, Crash Bandicoot game.It's ok I guess but if you've played these other games, you'll see what I mean.You just go from level to level, aquiring items to alow you do do certain things and make certain moves.It's ten dollars less than most new games, that's good.I was hoping it would have more of the feeling of the old Pit Fall.I loved the old one, and it was simple. Don't get me wrong, I love the new technology, but I think they could have done better. You do get to unlock the origional games on the Xbox version. I haven't done it yet, but that might make it worth something.The character in this game is like a cartoon character, not a real person, it's more geared towards children.
Now the real down side, there are too many glitches.Some stunts you are supposed to be able to perform don't always work.Sometimes you fall into places an it freezes up.
The upside: I do like games where you can rotate the camera all the way around, and this one does it.You don't easily fall off things and die, even if you do fall, you can fall a great distance and not die.You can escape from the jaws of crocodiles.You life meter is pretty long giving you a lot of oportunity, and a reserve canteen makes it easier, both of these can be added to as you go.You don't really have to fight big bosses at the end of levels like in other such games.The graphics are good for the cartoon like game that it is.It's an ok game.Rent it first and see if you like it.Younger players may get a hoot out of it.

Pitfall Harry is the man
I got a chance to play through a demo of this game and really enjoyed it. I grew up playing the original Pitfall on the Atari 2600 and even the mediocre Sega Genesis version, but this new developer (Edge of Reality) really "gets" the game. Pitfall does not take itself too seriously, but it really is a seriously good action/platformer game. You'll have fun, and so will your kids. It's a title the whole family can sit down and play. Go ahead, take it for a swing. :-) ... Read more

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In the legends of superheroes, Spider-Man is an original. A genetically altered spider bites run-of-the-mill high school student Peter Parker, and a superhero is born. Suddenly, he is empowered with supernatural abilities, including web-slinging, wall-crawling and super spider senses. The visionary power of the Xbox makes Spider-Man: The Movie video game a force to be reckoned with. Jump into the suit of the young Spider-Man as he learns how to fight the forces of evil in a stunning 3D New York City. Crawl, leap and swing amongst the dizzying heights of skyscrapers, looking to catch criminals and super-villains in your web. Come face to face with your nemesis, the Green Goblin in death-defying aerial combat. It's up to you to help Spidey survive what could be his toughest fight...or his last. ... Read more

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

Reviews (107)

WHAT THE F*** ?
Did a blind man design the camera system? You can't see who is attacking you! You're getting your butt handed to you becuase you are encircled by a gang and are helpless to do anything about it? W T F????
This game COULD have been awesome, THANK GOD they got it right with spiderman 2. It's a shame because the graphics are good, but the controls are AWFUL. Avoid this like the plauge, spend the extra bucks and get the second spierman movie game....it's a world apart becuase that game is actaully good while THIS ONE SUCKS

Great Game
I loved this game.I have played levels over and over again.It is really fun.I don't think it's all that hard.Okay so the big machine in Oscorp and hiding from the Oscorp is a little challeging, but overall it is fairly easy.I recomend this game to people who love to go across the city via web and to anyone who liked the movie.

Nice, but....
Visually attractive, the storyline is loyal to the movie plus some adds to it like the scorpion chracter. Cool combo moves and nice backgrounds. Ok, here's the dilemma, when Spiderman is searching for the bad guys, where the hell is the web hanging from? a cloud? a helicopter that follows Spiderman wherever he goes? I know it's just a little detail but it is very notable. Besides that, the game itself is good but it gets from very easy to very hard from one level to the next. Buy it if you liked the movie, rent it if you want to distract yourself a while.

NOT WHAT I HAD HOPED FOR
I thought that I was in heaven during the first eight levels of this game.It was fun and challenging, but I got through them with a smile.But pretty soon it seemed the levels were getting impossible.I tried over and over again to beat some of the levels and i finally realized that it wasnt gonna happen.So i gave up.This game is great for anyone really looking for a challenge.I love a challenge... but this game just seemed like an impossibility.Definitely not a game for the younger crowd.

Too hard but its an ok game.
Well this game is ok, but there are several cons. You see I got this game and started playing for hours, but it kind of gotboring and hard, so I got tired of it and quit playing. I reccomend you to get this if you like hard challenging games, because this one is. But I dont like challenging games so im planning to sell it. ... Read more

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A bit monotonous, but still good gameplay
My six and eight year old kids like playing this game and can spend hours doing so.My six year old doesn't like the fact that the computer tends to beat him consistently in the 'Epic Battles', but as they continue to play the game, they are getting better at the various tasks.I'd recommend this game to families but just know that the 'Epic Battles' can be a bit trying on the patience for older players.

Perfect for families to play together!
I played this game at a friends house and decided it was time to buy an XBox! My husband and I have been playing it for six months now.

Anyone that has opposable thumbs can play this game. You only need to use the left thumb pad and two buttons with your right hand. This is a fun game for the controller-challenged, children, and is stimulating enough for more advanced players. Some of our friends visited us and were surprised at the depth of involvment in this "children's" game.

The biggest plus to Shrek is that you can set the time frame that you want to play. So you can play for anywhere from one-half of an hour up to two hours. If your kids are junkies, you can limit them to only playing one game, and you will know that they aren't going to be zoned out for the next six hours.

This game is similar in style to Mario Super Party, but, once again, uses less buttons on the controller. You also have the option of playing the mini games.

An all around A+.

Fun for the family!
This game is really great! But sometimes the announcer of the game (the magic mirror) gets a little on your nerves. I mean all the characters are from the movie which is good. Now all you have to say is... what are you playing? All of the games are mini games. There are 30 of them. Some of the games are lame. But some are very fun! If you like mini games that are family type, buy this.

THE GREATEST GAME EVER IN THE HISTORY OF X BOX!!!
I love this game!!! Me and my friend love it. We are practicing the tournament now. Thelonious, Lord Farquaad, Shrek and Monsuier Hood are always playing the TV people and my friend always is Donkey and I am always Princess Fiona. We always lose, though but we keep practicing. My favorite one is Dragon's breath. I recommend this Super Party to anyone who likes X Box games.

This game [is not good]
I think this game [is not good] because thare is no action in the game and you need more violace in the game ... Read more

Product Description

By harnessing the destructive power of the Four Elements, Dr. Neo Cortex creates Crunch, a Super-Bandicoot with one mission...demolish all that lies before him. Will Crash and Coco be up to the challenge? You can bet your bandicoot they will! ... Read more

Features

• The biggest adventure ever: 30 new action-filled levels in jam-packed environments.
• Multiple modes of vehicular mayhem: Control 8 different vehicles - from a Crash Glider to a giant robot suit.
• You go girl: For the first time, Crash's tough-as-nails sister, Coco, is fully playable.
• Positively eyeball popping: The most dazzling special effects ever seen in a Crash game.

Reviews (36)

Fun for Hours
I am 11 and I first played this game at a friend's house, and could not stop.I heard that it was not being made anymore.I found it used and new on amazon.it arrived two days later.it is fun for everyone in my family, me, my little sister, my mom, and my dad.

The Wrath of Cortex could be better
I am a big Crash fan but this game wasn't what I expected for a next-gen sequel to the other PlayStation games.The graphics are pretty bad for an Xbox or GameCube game, and the levels are just a little bigger.It doesn't compete with other games anymore because it has stayed very much the same from the others, which were made in the '90s, even if this hasnew vehicles and bosses (There is also another unlockable move, which is tip-toeing, I used it once the entire game, and I didn't even need it).Speaking of boss battles, they were frustrating, but still quite fun.So to Crash fans, you will like how this game is more challenging than the other games, but will feel as if you've experienced the game before in its predecessors.However, Traveller's Tales did good in keeping it like the other games even if that became the thing I didn't like about it.It's got a good price, but I think it's only worth a rent to beat it, unless you are a "real" Crash fan and want to get 100% completion.If you're not a Crash fan, don't even bother with it.

best platformer on xbox
XBOX has a lot of great games but lots of platformers are crap on xbox. lets face it thee trys lately have been awful. blinx the timesweeper whiplash zapper all that crap. thats why crash bandicoot the wrath of cortex is the best. the graphics are stunning. better than the ps2 version. basically the goal in cb woc is to go trough hublevels to get crystals. if you already played a crash bandicoot game you know the drill. there will also be timed relic challenges. and you will have to collect every box in a level to obtain a gem. once you collect every item in the game you can open up a new superworld that will give you another stage of levels. you can tell by the level layout that the developers were really using a lot of creativity. the boss battles are a nice addition. and another way cb woc towers over your mediocre platformer is the difficulty. crash has gotten signifigantly harder. remember how hard the original crash bandicoot was. well this game is even harder than that. so the difficulty is a nice change of pace for the levels. you get new veichles in the game too. a titansuit- you get acess to this veichle in- droid void crate balls of fire and cortex vortex. you also can use a jeep. youll get acess to this veichle in- jungle rumble and smokey and the bandicoot. youll also get acess to a submarine you can use it in- h20 and coral canyon. youll also get a copter pack you can use that in-farehinheit frenzy. you also get a scooter you can use that in- tsunami avalanche. you get a crash glider you use that in- tornado alley that sinking feeling crashstroids 4th boss level. and latly you a spherical moonball which you can use in- bammboozled eskimo roll medevil madness. also cb woc has shorter load times alot shorter load times than the ps2 version. overall with so many horrible platform games on the market. you should buy or at least rent this game.

wow
are you ready for crash bandicoots best adventure yet. if you answered yes you have to buy this game. it has wonderful eyedazziling graphics huge gameplay advancements and increased difficulty level. there are 30 much larger and much harder to explore worlds plenty of scenery and some of the best boss rounds in a game. crash gets to his disposal 8 new veichles. a spherical rollerball a submarine a firefly plane a jet glider a copter pack a sleek moter scooter and an enormus titan mech suit. all of these veichles are awesome theyre generally used to get out of a level. theres tons of secrets to be unlocked an a new hub world addition. you canget to it after collecting everything in all the levels. crash looks sounds and plays better than ever. if you ask me this is the best platform game on xbox. just think of what is a better mascot blinx the timesweeper or crash bandicoot. crash bandicoots sold millions of copies on psone and now hes proving himself on xbox. forget all the other lame platformers and get crash bandicoot the wrath of cortex.

if you have an xbox and like platformers its a no brainer
this is a fun game. it has wonderful graphics hard bosses lots of crystal clear envirorements lots of veichles to drive. and captures the oozing sense of crash bandicoot. if you have an xbox and like platformers crash bandicoot woc is a no brainer. ... Read more

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An overall good game reviewd by an 8 year old
My son thought this game had great characters and enjoyed bashing characters with chairs, bats, and other things.Robocat's special attack is that he can fly up and then shoot bombs down.It's cool says my son."That will be about it", he says.

Good Family Game
Tom & Jerry War of the Whiskers is a tournament style punch 'em up allowing up to four players to compete simultaneously without any cumbersome split screen interfaces. Whether you are a fan of the cartoon like my son, or someone who just doesn't get it like his mother, you will find this game an enjoyable distraction.

The combat system is done well. There is more going on here than just punch and kick. Attacks can be blocked but while doing so you are vulnerable to throwing moves which can put you in some sticky situations. Each area has its own set of unique props that can be used to subdue your opponent. For example: in the kitchen area you can throw pies, eggs and chairs at your adversary or throw them onto the stove if you want to turn up the heat a little.

A variety of clever interactive environments and unlockable extras like characters and outfits give the game reasonable replay value. Which is good because my son asks me to play it with him just about every 15 minutes.

The four player support lets Mom get in on the action who without any love for the cartoon seems to enjoy smashing us with huge turkey legs and snow shovels.

This game has nothing in it that you won't find in the cartoon. Characters getting there butts lit on fire or being smashed flat like a dinner plate is about as bad as it gets. If you feel comfortable letting your children watch Tom & Jerry you are not going to have any problems with this game. Although as a tournament style fighting game it does concentrate on this aspect making the violence positively pointless.

Four player support, great sound, a variety of unlockable extras, rewarding combat system and a cool license rate this game an easy 4 stars. Minor control issues, short short single player and pretty poor documentation keep this game from being perfect. Still this is the best game of its type that I have played on the XBOX. ... Read more

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Notworth your money
This game is ridiculously hard for a game with "Nickelodeon" on it.I was expecting something easy that my 5 yr old would like to play.Spongebob and Tommy let us down.Hard.Very little point to the game on multiplayer, some of the levels I (a gamer of many years) can not figure out the moves to and in the end the case makes a great coaster.My daughter is a much bigger fan of Cel Damage and Rayman Arena.XBox needs more kids games, but this one was a waste of money.I won't be taken in by the "Nickelodeon" name again.

Pretty bad
This game is only for kids and if you play the game for a while you will get bored unless you are usually the age of 8 or under. The game is cute. I'm not looking for cute games. I mean shooting water, getting slimed, and doing a food fight is for kids. When you buy it, you will only like the games for probably like the game for 3 days unless you are a big Nickelodeon freak.

Saveyour money
If you want a game for the whole family to enjoy, get Shrek.
Just because the cartoons may be good, doesn't mean the game is.
My 6 year-old doesn't like it.

Not what I expected
I was excited when I first saw this game. We are always looking for a game for our young children to play. There it just not enough games for young children on x-box. This game was a big disappointment! There did not seem to be much of a goal to shoot for while playing. There are so many players on the screen at once that it is difficult to fine your player. It just was NOT FUN!

How to raise the stress level in your house?-Buy Party Blast
This game is a piece of ....The system requirements on the box are misleading.It is tough to explain to a six year old that his brand new game can't be played until you upgrade your video card, even though no reference was made to it on the box.

And when the game finally works it looks like a hybrid of 2000 technologymeets 1977 graphics. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Take the power and flexibility of a dedicated computer gaming system and combine it with the easy-to-use, instant-on format of a high-end console system and what do you get? Well, if you also add in DVD playback ability and broadband Internet connectivity, you get Xbox.

The advanced components inside Xbox make it the undisputed powerhouse among current game consoles. A 733 MHz Intel main processor and 233 MHz graphics processor from industry leader nVidia deliver photorealistic graphics in real time. A cavernous hard drive stores saved games and characters, making flimsy memory sticks obsolete. The built-in Ethernet port enables super-fast multiplayer online gaming over a broadband Internet connection. Four game controller ports allow you and three of your buddies to play at the same time, or you can use them for other peripherals such as gamepads, light guns, and who knows what else?

But Xbox has more going for it than fancy innards. The Xbox's Windows-based operating system is a breeze to program on, earning it grateful accolades from Electronic Arts, Infogrames, THQ, and other game producers. The less time developers spend struggling with the operating system means the more time they spend tweaking gameplay, which ultimately results in better games. And games are what it's all about.

Well, games and the fun of owning a green-glowing game console that looks like it came from Darth Vader's living room. --Mike Fehlauer

The Xbox Holiday Bundle includes the Xbox console, the popular "S" style Microsoft controller, the games Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Tetris Worlds Online, a two-month trial subscription to the Xbox Live service, and all necessary cables to connect your Xbox to your TV. A DVD kit (sold separately) is required to access DVD playback ability. Xbox Live requires a broadband Internet connection and an Ethernet cable to connect your Xbox to your cable or DSL modem (sold separately).

Features

• Xbox system comes with two games and two months of Xbox Live
• Includes Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Tetris Worlds Online
• Powerful processor makes Xbox excellent for online gaming
• Also includes S controller
• Easy to get started online

Reviews (86)

Need help with my XBOX
I got my XBOX In Feb 04, its May 04, and already it will not read my games, none of the 10 new games I got for it, or any of the DVDs.Where can I send this or get parts for it.

Excellent System, but not without its flaws.
The Xbox is an excellent system for any gamer. The graphics are amazing, the sounds is killer and {most} of the games are excellent. Unfortunately, just like the PS2 and Gamecube, the Xbox is not without its faults.
Good:

Amazingly detailed graphics
Capable of incredible sound effects
Can play CDs and DVDs (not without a remote though)
4 Controller Ports
Good variety of Games
Well Supported by 3rd party developers
Some excellent exclusive games (Halo, Project Gotham 2, Halo 2)
150 dollar price point is 30 dollars less than PS2 (but still 50 dollars more than Gamecube)
Best Online Service (Xbox Live!)

The Bad

System weighs a lot-don't expecting anything you can bring on vacation
System is ugly-basically a big, clunky box
Lack of RPGS (save Knights of the Old Republic)
Lack of quirky (strange Japanese/Anime/just plain weird) games such as Mister Mosquito and Animal Crossing.
Lack of "kiddie" games- Xbox is geared toward the 15+ crowd
EA Sports games are not online compatible (the PS2 versions are though)

Overall the Xbox is an excellent system choice for gamers who love action/shooter/online games. The Xbox excels in these areas;in fact it blows the competition out of the water. But, due to the lack of games in certain genres, I have to knock the score down a star. That being said, if you are looking for a graphics powerhouse that is home to the best online games (Mech Assault, Rainbow Six, Splinter Cell Pandora's Tommorow) and the best action games (Halo, Halo 2, Brute Force, Deus Ex 2), then you should purchase an Xbox as soon as possible.

Great graphics, but some problems
The Xbox is a great system. It pumps out top notch graphics and has some killer exclusives. Unfortunately, it is not perfect, just like the other 2 next gen systems out.
Pros:

Amazing Graphics (The Xbox's graphics are much better than either Gamecubes' or Ps2's)
Built in 8 GB Hard Drive
Best online service (Xbox Live)
Halo, Halo 2, Project Gotham Racing 2- some of the best games ever
The Controller S is comfortable
Good third party support

Cons:

The system is massive and weighs around 10-12 pounds
Have to buy a remote for 30 dollars to play DVDs
Basically No Rpgs for the system (Except the excellent Star Wars: Knights of the old republic)
Not many niche games (quirky games a la Pa Rappaa or Mr Mosquito for PS2 are absent on the Xbox)

Overall, the XBox is a graphics and sound powerhouse that has a very bright future. Unfortuantely, its lack of RPGs and niche games force me to knock down the score a star. Still an excellent choice for any gamer

RPG geeks should avoid this like the plague
Lately I've noticed an emerging sense of "Xbox elitism" among male gamers. Walk into your local EB Games and inquire innocently about what console you should purchase, and chances are the entire staff will try to push the Xbox on you, regardless of what type of game you enjoy playing. My friend, a former EB employee, tells me of people who've traded in their PS2 for an Xbox on this advice, only to stupidly ask afterward, "So, I can still get Final Fantasy for the Xbox, right?"

I'll warn you here and now: If you're an RPG geek, DO NOT buy an Xbox. It has absolutely nothing to offer in the way of roleplaying games. And no, there isn't a chance we'll see FFXII on the Xbox. Sony might throw Nintendo a bone with Crystal Chronicles, but they'll never share FF with the American devil Microsoft.

The Xbox is a fine system...for my little brother, who worships Halo and any other game where he can 'blow things up real good'. The selection of games isn't very diverse at all--more so than the kid-oriented Gamecube repetoire, but not nearly as much as the PS2. Xbox may be newer and have better graphics, but I'd rather just be able to play the games I like. Also, that controller's as ungainly as all get out. And there's no way I can justify buying an expensive add-on for the right to play DVDs, when the cheaper PS2 requires no such thing.

So, if you stick mostly to RPGs, stick to the PS2. Perhaps someday Xbox will offer more in that area, but I'm not holding my breath.

Best Console out there
Recently got the Xbox for christmas, and it has provided hours of fun.I have had the chance to use the gamecube, ps2 also, and easily concluded that it is the best.Just look at the processor speed, the graphics card speed, and you can see that it is superior.Nothing, I mean nothing can compete with xbox live either.Oh sure, you can say, "Ps2 has a built in dvd player, while you have to pay 30$ for an xbox dvd kit"Yet, the xbox has a built in online port while you have to pay 40$ for an adapter for the ps2.Did I mention the xbox had a built in hardrive?You have to buy memory cards for ps2 to save your progress.Ps2 fans can also say "But ps2 has a far larger selection of games"That is true, but, really any good game made for ps2 is also made for xbox.(etc, GTA 3, which the xbox version is better)While the xbox has exclusive titles including HALO!Best game hands down.With soon to come HALO 2, and fable.Not to mention high quality only xbox games like PGR2, and others.Cleary, the xbox is the best buy. ... Read more

Product Description

Xbox Live is the first and only high-speed console gaming arena that allows gamers to get together to continously play, talk, and build your reputation across games and around the world. The Xbox Live Version 3.0 includes one year of access to Xbox live, the Xbox Communicator headset and a full version of MechAssault. ... Read more

Features

• Xbox Live is an online gaming service that lets you play certain Xbox games over your broadband Internet connection
• Starter Kit includes one year of Xbox Live service (additional service costs a monthly fee) and an Xbox Communicator voice headset
• Gamers use one account and one name with all Xbox Live-enabled games, making it easy to find friends and change games
• Communicator lets you trash talk your enemies and strategize with your teammates, or just chat with friends outside of a game
• Note: Xbox Live requires cable or DSL broadband Internet service and an Ethernet cable to connect your Xbox to your cable or DSL modem (sold separately), and requires a credit card activiation

Reviews (31)

BOOOOOOO
This is the worst product ever. It lags like hell. Also, my computer and xbox r in different rooms so i had to buy wireless equipment ($150) to play it.

BEST ONLINE EXPERIANCE EVER
best online experiance EVER. sony sucks cause no good games, but live is good for many reasons. VOICE chat. dont waste time typing like in lame sony games. BETTER games, and more games. HIGH SPEED internet, less lag. so what, u buy the first year with the box, then u pay 50$ a year after it, its much worth it. u have a friends list and can invite all ur buddies to play games. And with over 1 million subscribers, thers many friends available.

$50 for another year
Since it doesn't say how much an aditional year cost, I'll say it here: you gotta pay $50 for an aditional year. Unlike Sony, Microsoft does charge every year, but most magazines say that Microsoft's online gaming is better than Sony's. The quantity of games and quality of Microsoft is better than Sony's.

Well Done Xbox Dudes
I was never much of an online gamer.I had played a couple of them, but I would much rather get my friends together and play them face to face.It's much more enjoyable because you actually KNOW the person and because of the whole bragging thing.When I played online PC games, I felt unconnected to everyone else, even when playing team games like CTF.You can chat to dudes on your team via the keyboard, but you can't do that on the fly.If your playing a FPS online and are facing say three opposing team memebers, you can't type in a request for backup without getting shot.XBOX LIVE solves this problem with the headset.It is very rare to see someone online without one.You can easily strategize with your team mates and call for backup quickly if needed.Being able to talk to your team makes you feel more like a team.
The friend feature on XBOX LIVE is awesome.You can tell where your buds are at all times, even if they are on a different game.And it's easy to send a friend request.Just click the players bar and scroll down to the person's name you want to send a request to.Or you can type the person's gamertag in at the XBOX LIVE dashboard.Also, say you're playing Rainbow Six 3 and your team is really getting pounded.You can invite your friend to play with you, even if he's not playing the same game as.This ensures that you can contact and invite your friends at anytime you want.
XBOX LIVE also temendously extends the life of your games.I had stopped playing Return to Castle Wofinstien a year and a half ago, but then I got XBOX LIVE.I was on that game for hours and hours of extra gaming time.There's always good competition, you rarely will be the uber killer.On the flip side, you can learn from the better players if your a newb and start wailing on other gamers in no time.
Overall, XBOX LIVE is a purchase that (I think) pays for itself.I have gotten fewer new games because I'm always getting new experiences out of my old ones.It is a very good investment for anyone looking to further there gaming skills or just looking for a helluva good time.

It just GLOWS
although i don't own this yet (don't hurt me) i hav played a cuple of games at my friend's house and it was AWESOME! if u dont hav this yet like me GET IT!It is da BOMB! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Based on the immensely popular sport of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology is an ultra-realistic bike racer for the Xbox, which puts the player behind the handlebars of some of the meanest, fastest, most thrilling machines on two wheels. MotoGP features all of the bikes and riders from the real 2001 MotoGP series, 10 accurately created real-world tracks, customizable bike and rider attributes, and a reward system that lets you unlock even more riders, bikes, tracks, and cheats. Race alone or challenge up to three of your friends in split-screen multiplayer mode. ... Read more

Reviews (26)

A must for racing fans
I give this game (Moto GP) 5 stars due to it is the best racing game I have played. But if it is racing in general you are looking for then I don't think this game could compete with some of the others.
Well looking at the game the bikes that you can use are very realistic. You can also use well known tracks. But one of the things is that the graphics could have been just a bit better and then it might just have been able to compete with other racing games
If you are a motor biking fan then this is the game for you, also it is a must for you.

If you are a motor biking fan then this is the game for you, also it is a must for you.

Awesome Game
Before this game was released, I really wanted it. When it was finally released, I raced to EB and tried the demo. I hated it! How could I hate the game I was waiting for so long? So now a few months have passed and I and I got Xbox Live. I tried the demo once and bikes were bouncing all over the place. That made me hate it even more.

One day I decided to really try and take a look at this game. I created my own race using the demo and had 16 people enter the game. First off, the Lobby is the best of all the Xbox games I've played. That includes NFL Fever 2003, Mech Assault and Unreal Championship. So I started the game and wow, this game just blew me away. I don't know what I was smoking when I played it the first two times. Handling the motocycles are no easy task. Just think Gran Turismo when it comes to handling, especially when taking corners. It will take lots of practice to take those corners at high speeds.

On XBL, the game is sweet. I experienced no lag and the races were intense. One good thing is that not everyone is on the same skill level, so if you are a new to the game you won't feel left out. The first corner of every race is always the most dangerous. Some are lucky to make it around the corner without being caught in the major wipeout caused by one or two people crashing. lol. Since I've played it that one time, I haven't stopped playing it. This game is basically at the top of my most favorite games list. And that list does include games like Halo and Splinter Cell.

I'm not deep into the whole motocycle racing thing, but this game is fun, especially when you see a lot of people in one area moving at high speed. Did I mention that the xbox communicator works great? Well it does. The games I've been in have very talkative people and that just makes the experience better. But be warned, one slip up on the track can cause someone to fly right by you. Its nerve wrenching when you have a high position in the game. You don't want to make any mistakes that will cost you your position.

Tight!
THis is the most fun racing game ever made! The controls are great and the graphics are amazing.You can not go onlie with this game though. You have to get Xbox live and the online version comes on the setup disk.You use the real game to unlock special things in the online version.So they work together.If you have both, you're made!

This game is AWESOME!
I simply cannot get enough of this one.Playing the game in off-line mode is an absolutely compelling experience and provides you with immense replay value.As if that wasn't enough, you find out that when you get XBOX Live everything that you've unlocked in the full version of Moto GP is available to you in the on-line version of the game that comes with the LIVE starter kit!This past Christmas, I had approximately 7 family members get an XBOX and/or the LIVE starter kit.After seeing what I'm able to do with this game they immediatly went out a purchased it.This is an absolute must have in your gaming library.

Adrenaline pumping
Wow!The graphics and physics in this game are great fun!Really gets your heart pounding zipping around corners while a bunch of riders are right on you tail.Get this one for sure! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Welcome to the dirt-grinding, real-world racing of 4x4 Evolution 2. You will explore, rescue, and compete through three new career modes. First pick a base truck in which to compete in a series of off-road races, then win fast cash to deck out your truck with a an inventory of more than 90 real-world parts to increase your power. There are over 32 expansive, outdoor courses set in a variety of locations around the world. Trek into jaw-dropping environments and mission-based adventures, including the search and rescue of a downed plane in the Grand Canyon and the discovery of a lost Mayan city in a Central American jungle. 4x4 Evolution 2 is easy to learn but hard to master, allowing for satisfying, long-lasting gameplay. The AI engine is diabolical and ruthless, crushing in your passenger door while overtaking you for the lead, and the spoils. There are 70-plus masterfully detailed sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and four-by-fours. You will be in control of a customized, high-horsepower, multi-thousand-pound beast, with such a realistic physics control system that the terrain is no longer beautiful scenery--it is the enemy. ... Read more

Reviews (33)

Evolution 2 rocks
this game rules with all the different places to drive and all the different trucks to drive. This game also has great graphics.

One of the reasons I bought an Xbox
I Loved 4x4 Evo, so naturally i wanted to try version 2.Finally had an opportunity to purchase an xbox and well this game is darn cheap at costco so what the heck.
The game hasn't changed too much from the first version.Now teams are available which is a nice toucha nd the cars and track list is increased.
The same gripe I had about the first game still applies though.When you purchase an upgrade the computer automatically gets it.If you are winning races and thus earning money, shouldn't the computer have to do the same?Essentially, the rule of thumb is only mod your truck to things you need to be a bit more competative, but not to make a monster truck. Once you have everything you'd want in a truck, the computer is sure to beat you.
Where this game really shines is in two player mode.Computer can't cheat this way, and its just you and a buddy beating up a couple of trucks.Lets face it, its pretty fun to beat up your own SUV and not have to worry about repair bills.
The fully open courses also make the game very fun.In free drive mode, you can practice the courses, and plan for the short cuts which are mandatory if you want to win some races.
Definitely worth the price I bought it for...

cars or trucks?
4x4eveo2 is ok if you like trucks and racing. You can coustomize your car. The tracks are fun with shortcuts everywhere.

4X4 EVO 2
This game is bye far 1 of the best driving games out there with over 30 diferandt trakes and 40 differant trucks witch u can pute new parts on it and can see the differance. there are also the race tucks u an buy. overal this game is an eazy to understad and use altho i do wish they could have ford in there too.

AI opponents are invinsible - even after 100K of mods!
O.K. Godgames and Rockstar games did a few things right in this game - but ultimately they failed to produce a playable game. The load times are very lengthy. The menu is needlessly cluttered. In career mode there are 5 AI oppoenent vehicles. It is COMPLETELY impossible to out-accelerate the top car/truck regardless of mods - so the only way to get 1st-place is a lot of luck followed by a straightaway on the last lap - forget skills. For some reason it is TOTALLY impossible to nudge an AI oppoenent out of your way - forget everything you know about physics - going 110 mph and slam into an AI car - you lose he's fine - AI car going 40 and hits you - you are in the ditch my friend. Oh and lets talk about the shoulder of these race tracks! You can and will get STUCK on every little thing. Most games don't make you reverse from behind obstacles - they just penalize your speed - not this game. Trust me - this game deserve awards for its ability to cause needless aggravasion - shame on the Quality Assurance at Godgames and Rockstar games - this would have NEVER gotten by me! ... Read more