Archive for the ‘Action’ Category

1. + *The atmosphere
2.     *Engaging and cool battles
3.     *Great graphics
4.     *Co-op mode

1. -  *The ai is stupid sometimes
2.     *Antialias is only on Windows Vista
3.     *Requires a pretty heavy PC

““Gears of War,” a Games for Windows title, features the amazing tactical action and multiplayer excitement found in the critically acclaimed “Gears of War” for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system that sold more than 3.5 million units, and a variety of all-new content, including three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, Game Editor, five new campaign chapters and DirectX® 10 support.

“Gears of War” thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

Features:
Features of “Games of War” include the following:

• Frag-filled new content. “Gears of War” will feature locations that are unique to the franchise and the genre. Players will encounter all their favorite foes from the Xbox 360 version; however, these intense encounters will take place in some new environments and allow players to manipulate the new game modes and technology found only in the Games for Windows title. Boasting three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, Game Editor, five new campaign chapters and DirectX 10 support, “Gears of War,” will challenge and push the limits of the PC gaming experience and provide an unparalleled visual presentation.

• Engaging and disturbing cinematic story. Movie-like cut scenes, cinematic camera moves and in-game storytelling bring the brutal, emotionally charged narrative to life. Gamers control Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they pit advanced technology against the overwhelming and horrific Locust Horde.

• Unmatched online gaming. “Gears of War” will tap into the power of Games for Windows — LIVE to deliver online matchmaking for its Gold account members. The service will enable gamers around the world to connect via their PCs, allowing players to experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player Achievements, customize games and create personalized profiles.

• New Game Editor. The game will also feature the all-new Game Editor, guaranteeing new user-generated content in the future. The “Gears of War” community will be able to tap its endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created levels through complete access to the Unreal Editor. Using the new engine, players can now import custom artwork into the engine, create particle systems, scripted encounters, cinematics and more.

• Astounding visuals in next-generation gaming. “Gears of War” ushers in the next generation with incredible visuals, pushing DirectX 10 visual designs and bringing out the smallest details in the largest battle. Gamers experience a rich, dynamic world with a supreme level of detail. Characters come to life with unbelievable model quality and a physics-integrated animation system that has them truly reacting intelligently to events unfolding around them.

• Hyper-realistic and intense combat. In “Gears of War” the battlefield is a lethal place — to foolishly stand out in the open is to invite an untimely demise. To survive, gamers must employ strategy, take cover using the interactive and dynamic environments, and suppress the enemy with blind fire, using their weapons and teammates to outwit and outfight their terrifying enemies.”

Ah……yes the famous Gears of War, when i first learned that Gears of War was going to be released on PC i was very happy but then i remembered that almost each time i was happy a game is going to be ported from console to PC i was disappointed.But……this time it was different, the game was even better than the one on the Xbox 360, it had smooth gameplay, nice graphics, excelent voice acting, an atmosphere that makes you belive you really are Marcus Fenix.

The game is absolutely amazing starting from the very first weapon you get, that gorgeous chainsaw rifle to the sniper, the weapons are all great, the locust are many and ready to kill you.Your teammates from Delta Squad are pretty sharp in combat but sometimes are dumb because they go right into the enemy’s fire.The cool part is that you must get out of your cover just to revive/ressurect them.Speaking about cover, the game’s control are sharp, and very easy to adapt.Just pressing space will get Marcus on cover on anything he find nearby, a car, a wall, a dumpster, etc.From cover you could hold pressed right click and fire accuratly or you could press left click and blindfire.

Overall said the game is sharp, cool, easy, and a pureblood action if you are looking for that.

9.3/10

 ”In the first two parts of Gothic, you fought along a hard way from being a prisoner to becoming the hero of Khorinis, the strategically important mining island. Now the time has come for you and your friends to discover and fight across the mainland of Myrtana.

The situation is desperate: The orcs have beaten King Rhobar’s troops and are ruling the most important parts of Myrtana, enslaving the human population. Only the tricky inhabitants of the south and the wild barbarians of the icy north are holding against the orcish domination.

And there are rebels, lurking around in the shadows of Myrtana’s forests and trying to fight a hit & run guerilla war. It’s your choice if you want to join them or the orcs - but whatever you do, the destiny of Myrtana will depend on you!

• A totally new graphics engine creates the most realistic and fascinating in-game world possible: Myrtana awakens!
• Huge living and breathing environment reacting to the actions of the player and creating endless choices of interacting with the world and its population
• New fluid action-packed combat system with spectacular fighting styles, including 2-swords-fighting
• No linear levels - The Player defines the pace in which he advances through the game. Every action has ramifications for the world at large
• Countless side quests to choose from
• One of the best AI’s ever provides hundreds of characters with realistic behavior reacting to your words and actions
• More than 50 different kinds of monsters and animals, together with countless humanoid friends & foes, contribute to a living world
• A totally class-free character development system gives you the chance to create the char of your dreams with the abilities of your choice! “

Gothic 3, is a action-RPG game that was very rushed and it wasn’t very successful because

JoWooD released it before the guys from Piranha games finished it.

Now the game has it’s good parts, like the Huge world worth of exploring, and you have a forest most of the land in the middle, in the north of Myrtana is the cold Nordmar, and in the south there is the hot dessert of Varant.

Now the combat has changed a bit from the two other games that Piranha games produced, because it’s an all around combo fighting not one target like in the two other games.Personally i liked the other fighting mechanics but these are good as well, talking about the game’s graphics, most of them are very impressive because it’s a huge world you can see and be amazed about it.There are a lot of weapons you can use in this game varying from small swords to huge demons swords and crossbows and bows, and you can also use magic if you are a magic adept, but i personally prefer combat not magic.The game’s AI is not very intelligent and someties it can kill itself.Another AI defect is that a simple boar could kill a full armed till it’s teeth that’s not cool.The game was very bugged because of the rushing.

Overall it’s a little disappointing becuase of the rushing the guys from JoWood.Let’s just hope Gothic 4 will be better.

7.1/10 

“Play Beowulf, an epic hero tormented by desire for power and glory. A slayer and a king – torn between the nobility and brutality within him.

You are Beowulf, legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men. Arrogant, self-serving, and lustful for gold and glory, you journey to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land. But evil persists, and you succumb to its lure of even greater fame, quietly maneuvering to claim the Danish throne. As King, you must face the consequences of ambition, even as war descends on the realm. Lead your thanes into battle, slay the Titans of a dying age, and crush the enemies that threaten to annihilate both your kingdom and your people.

Only then, when you look Destiny in the eye, will you know what kind of hero you truly are…

Key Features
• Delve even deeper into the adventure and play through 30 years of the Beowulf story not seen in the movie. Experience more of Beowulf’s life and mold your own legacy.
• Unlock an army of up to 12 thanes as you increase your heroic experience (by saving thanes, killing giant monsters, etc.).
• Carnal Power allows you to use stronger attacks and special weapons such as pillars.
• Giver orders, assign your army’s position, and tailor weapons to the situation or enemy.
• Use your army to trigger mechanisms (e.g., open doors) and row Drakar.
• Carnal upgrades include less daze after use and prolonged use of carnal fury.
• Combos, parries, and skills increase as you progress.
• Grab allows you to hold on to walls or climb, as well as fight in hand-to-hand combat with enemies and giant monsters.
• Use legacy experience points to gain thanes, replace weapons, and upgrade your carnal abilities.
• The mystical world of Beowulf comes to life in stunning fashion. Powered by the next evolution of the award-winning YETI technology used to create the critically acclaimed Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® 2, Beowulf™ delivers an unrivaled graphical experience.”

Beowulf, let’s just start by saying that it’s a alright action game, and if you search for something with lots of blood, carnage, killing and brutality Beowulf is a game for you.It’s a action game that follows Beowulf’s life for a 30 year period not seen in the movie.Now the main focus in the game is the way you fight you can fight in the carnal way, gaining huge levels of power but at the cost of your men, or the right way by not going carnal and fighting side by side with your thanes, and thus making both them and you stronger.Now the weapons varry from your bare fist to swords, lances, bones, staves, maces, shields(yes you can fight using shields too), and another cool way of disposing of your enemies is the grapple where you catch the enemy in your grasp and you can throw him, crush him, smash him or steal his weapon(if he has one).It is said that Beowulf has the strength of 30 men, and using that strength you can also use as weapons pillars, stones, baskets and any other thing that can be trowen or used as a weapon against the enemy.Now your enemies vary from simple undead to huge trolls and dragons and sea monsters, as for each of them you need to use a different strategy.

Now the gameplay, after an hour or two can become pretty repetitive and boring, becouse at one moment you will get sick of doing the same old combo, or grapple.The game graphics is pretty good with the post processing enabled and a reasonable resolution of at least 1024 x 768.The sound and the musics are ok, suitable for the game.

Beowulf is not a genere defining game, but neither a end of the bottom, so if you look for some action and an interesting game, you shouldn’t miss Beowulf .

8.0/10 

Experience the power of a feared Assassin. Your actions can throw your immediate environment into chaos; and your existence will shape events in this pivotal moment during the Third Crusade.

* Be an Assassin - Plan your attacks, strike without mercy, and fight your way to escape.
* Realistic and responsive environments - Every action has its consequences. Crowds react to your moves, and will either help or hinder you on your quests.
* Action with Total Freedom - Eliminate your targets wherever, whenever, and however. Do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives.

Assassin’s Creed, it, let’s just say one of the best games released this year, and not only becouse it has writen Ubisoft un him.Starting with the great storyline it has about assassins, crusades, ancient egypt, to the very part where it’s gorgeous graphics amazes us with each and every structure being done to such a detail where you belive it’s almost real.

The main plot in the Assassin’s Creed is to eliminate 9 men, who, are the most influential people in the ancient egypt.Once they are eliminated, it is said that the peace will come back.Talking about the main character, Altair is the perfect assassin, capable of climbing any building with ease, assassinate with perfect accuracy and able to become unseen when the situation requires it.His ring finger was amputaed as part of his initiation in the Assassin’s Creed, and to be able to use his hidden blade for assassination.

As for the other weapons Altair can use there are the small blade wich is very useful in all the fights for quick counters becouse almost every time it’s killing the one you counterd, and there is the normal blade wich i guess is the one you will use almost each time, and there are the bare fist wich, i guess you will use them only for interogations becouse the are useless against armed guards, and there is the hidden blade, a blade useful for assassasinations and not only.

As for the end of the review, Assassin’s Creed is a game available for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, so if you got the chance, money and want to play a good game, you shouln’t miss Assassin’s Creed.

8.9/10

“The northern lands - that is the Nordling Realms, described by Andrzej Sapkowski in his novels and short stories, are threatened by unspeakable doom. According to the prophecy of Ithilinne, an elven seeres, the world will be destroyed during the Time of White Cold and White Light - frost, snow and a glacier that will cover the lands from the north.

A cruel and bloody war with the southern empire of Nilfgaard and the elves has recenly ended, but left the northern lands ravished and destroyed. The reign of quarrelling and short-sighted kings is falling. Amongst the chaos and confusion, a new bastion of peace rises - The Order of the Burning Rose. The monk-knights promise to bring peace and prosperity, and unite all the Nordling realms. The knights claim that the coming frost may only be defeated by the power of fire, which they worship. However the ones to survive the cataclysm are generally the pure-blooded Nordlings. The Order is getting more and more powerful. It has been given lands in the kingdom of Aedrin and fights there against the elves from the Valley of the Flowers. The monks want to win favors of the monarchs from the twelve northern realms, and strive to acquire the wastelands inhabited by elves.”

The Witcher, let’s just say that 2007 wasn’t a too great year for the RPG-s, it wasn’t just a not so great year for the RPG-s, it was the WORSE DAMN YEAR for the RPG-s, but it all this thing, one of the only 2 good RPG-s is The Witcher.

Now, talking about the game, The Witcher has some very interesting combat mechanics, pretty simple, and yet very intresting, and it’s about timing your atacks to result a combo of 2,3,4 or 5 strikes.Now the game main characteris Gearlt, a witcher, who everyone thought he died, but wakes up follwed by something, and he reaches at the Fortress of Kaer Morhen, an ancient witcher fortess, where all the witchers have thier origin.

Now, talking about witchers, they are a special kind of human, mutated by using of specials potions, and all looking pale, almost like a dead.They have super human strength, agility, preception(and in Geralt’s case also charisma).

Now the main porpuse of the witchers are monster killing, because witchers are professional monster killers, and they are born and trained to do that thing since childhood.It is said that a witcher has no emotion, an unparalled sword mastery and skills to acomplish anything.What will you see in the game just proves everything that is said about a witcher is true, becouse Geralt is a witcher, if not the best witcher.

9.1/10 

In Drakan: Order of the Flame, you play Rynn, a warrior-heroine who teams up with a wise and powerful dragon named Arokh. With their souls bonded as one, Rynn and Arokh embark on an epic quest to rescue Rynn’s younger brother from the clutches of an evil sorcerer. This gorgeous 3D adventure seamlessly blends aerial and ground-based combat, challenging puzzles, and a host of bizarre creatures as you battle it out in the stunning fantasy world of Drakan.Ive played this game a long time ago, but was one of my favorite.

With good play engine and and fantastic music, this game make fill like i was in a real story. What did i like so much was the mode that we can control two personages in the same time, this give me power.

I was sorry for not could play the second one, Drakan 2 on PC.

9.5/10