Posts Tagged ‘Review’
December 14, 2012
“Diving into Suda 51′s latest bizarre creation, it’s no big shocker to find Black Knight Sword steeped in abundant freaky style and general weirdness. Stabbing microwaves until they spew fountains of beating human hearts, purchasing power-ups from a giant talking eyeball with six mouths, and battling against a two-story wolf beast with the demonic face of Jim Morrison is all par for the course in this odd fantasy platformer. But despite all the “WTF” craziness each stage throws at you, it’s disappointing the same level of creativity isn’t found in the gameplay itself.”
Check out the full review here at IGN.
Tags:black knight sword, IGN, nathan meunier, Review, suda 51, XBLA, Xbox 360
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December 7, 2012
“When the world has gone to hell, scavenging bullets and supplies is the only thing left to do in the fight to stay alive against an endless mob of mindless, flesh-eating atrocities that roam the decimated streets. The Walking Dead: Assault delivers a stylish action-focused take on survival in the zombie apocalypse that pays homage to the original comics, all while cooking up something a little different than what we’ve seen from other series tie-ins.”
Check out the full review here at Mac|Life.
Tags:assault, ios, ipad, mac|life, nathan meunier, Review, the walking dead
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December 6, 2012
Narwhals are awesome. They’re like the unicorns of the deep, braying and prancing with their (presumably) magical horns far below the surface of the icy arctic seas. Wandering through the isle of the local beverage outlet last month, I stumbled upon a curious thing: an imperial stout by Sierra Nevada sporting none other than my favorite mysterious seafaring pal Mr. Narwhal. The little dude practically jumped off the shelf and skewered me in the face. As a fan of Sierra’s Pale Ale and hop-heavy Torpedo, I figured lets give him a whirl, shall we? I was surprised, but pleasantly? (more…)
Tags:beer, beer geeks, beer nerdistry, beer reviews, craft beer, dark beer, freelance, geek, imperial stout, narwhal, nathan meunier, nerdy beer, not your average beer review, Review, russian, sierra nevada, writing
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November 27, 2012
With its heavy blanket of snow and howling icy winds, Winter proper may be a little delayed in my cozy corner of rural Vermont. But now that the chill is finally creeping into the air and threatening intermittent blasts of inclement weather, the arrival of more season-appropriate weather brings with it a craving for heavier, darker brews to warm the belly. After spending an evening by the fire with a pint of Magic Hat’s Heart of Darkness, I can say it certainly rises to the occasion. (more…)
Tags:beer, beer nerdistry, beer reviews, craft beer, freelance, geek, heart of darkness review, magic hat, nathan meunier, nerdy beer, Review, writing
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November 26, 2012
“Being stuck on an airship with a skeleton crew of strangers tasked with keeping it from being blown out of the sky makes Guns of Icarus Online one of the most thrilling multiplayer co-op experiences and also the most aggravating. On deck, everyone has a role to fill: someone has to steer the hulking bird, man its guns, and make repairs when things catch fire and go to hell. If anyone slacks off or performs their duties haphazardly, everyone dies. But despite some glitches and the occasional frustrations of wrangling inconsistent crewmates, there’s a certain undeniable satisfaction that comes from surviving an intense battle with your ship held together by duct tape and chicken wire.”
Check out the full review here at IGN.com
Tags:freelance, Guns of Icarus, guns of icarus online, IGN, indie, multiplayer, nathan meunier, PC, Review
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November 8, 2012
“Ditching the SmackDown vs. Raw title, last year’s WWE ’12 gave the wrestling series a major overhaul with a fresh look, a new engine, and streamlined controls. While the much-needed reboot may have revitalized faith in the franchise, it still had some lingering problems that held it back from true greatness. WWE ’13 isn’t quite as revolutionary as its predecessor, but thanks to a superior campaign mode and tighter gameplay, it’s drastically more enjoyable.”
Check out the full review here at GameSpot.
Tags:freelance, GameSpot, nathan meunier, ps3, Review, wwe '13, Xbox 360
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October 30, 2012
“Harking back to a simpler era of first-person shooters, Painkiller: Hell & Damnation is far more concerned with body counts and blood spray than depth in the gameplay department. The return to the genre’s primal roots is a welcome one, even if it feels like indulging in the gaming equivalent of a junk food binge. Unflinchingly old-school, this remake of the gory original is fast-paced, campy as hell, and full of action. It gives you a toolbox of twisted weapons and throws massive swarms of unholy minions at you at every turn. The absurd bloodbath of flying appendages that ensues jams a ton of craziness into a short-lived but pleasantly gruesome romp.”
Check out the full review here at GameSpot.
Tags:GameSpot, hell & damnation, nathan meunier, painkiller, PC, Review
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October 25, 2012
“The story of humanity’s last-ditch struggle to escape extinction at the hands of the Cylons certainly hooked me, but Battlestar Galactica’s phenomenal space battle sequence are what really set my inner sci-fi nerd’s heart aflutter. Re-living those thrilling moments from inside the cockpit of a Viper instead of from the sidelines makes playing Diaspora: Shattered Armistice a real treat at times. Despite a few rough edges, this impressive fan-made Battlestar Galactica homage captures the intense rush of blowing the frak out of Cylon raiders as you rocket full-throttle towards a fully-powered Basestar.”
Check out the full review here at IGN.
Tags:battlestar galactica, disapora: shattered armistice, freelance, freespace 2, freeware, IGN, indie, mod, nathan meunier, PC, Review
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October 24, 2012
“Taking the dry complexities of legal battles and turning them on their head, Devil’s Attorney makes courtroom combat feel fresh and fun by re-envisioning the whole affair as a game of turn-based strategy. Unlike other offerings in the genre, you don’t have to wade through reams of annoying dialogue to get to the good stuff. It boils down to grabbing a client, duking it out with the prosecution, wining your case, and getting paid; it’s simple but not lacking in challenge or depth.”
Check out the full review here at Mac|Life.
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October 8, 2012
“After you lose too much blood and collapse to the ground, there’s nothing as unsettling as watching helplessly while your foe towers over you and proceeds to stab a broadsword through your ribs to finish the job. Or hoists his shield over his head before bringing it down on your skull. Or uses a knife to gouge a bloody hole through your face. Or battle-axes you in twain. For the victims forced to become first-person spectators to their own murders up close, War of the Roses’ grisly executions are downright horrifying. But blood feuds tend to be messy, and the ferocious vigor that you bring to the battlefield makes the hyper-violent, merciless 15th-century combat in this medieval multiplayer brawler often electrifying.”
Check out the full review here at GameSpot.
Tags:freelance, GameSpot, nathan meunier, paradox, PC, Review, war of the roses
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