Asura's Wrath

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This game is unlike anything I've ever played before... it certainly isn't perfect, but it's unique, visually splendid, and probably the most daring effort at a big budget title that this generation of consoles has seen. It had me laughing throughout (it's extremely funny... not always by design, I suspect, but that's beside the point). Oh, and did I mention that it's UNIQUE?

If you're looking for something different, this is it. It's not like "God of War", it's not like "Bayonetta", and it's not like "MGS". It's just... bizarre, weird, and downright quirky. In a good way, in my humble opinion. However...

DO NOT buy this game if you can't stand QTE (Quick Time Events... the timed button presses made popular by "Resident Evil 4" and "God of War"). QTE... there's a LOT of it in this game... undoubtedly a world record, as a matter of fact!

Also... DO NOT buy this game if you can't stand anime... we just might be looking at another world record here, boys!

Finally, DO NOT buy this game if you're not willing to accept the fact that there is a relatively small amount of hands-on gameplay.

The story is entertaining (and hilarious in its absurdity, as I mentioned earlier), and I really didn't mind all the cut scenes and non-playing portions, because the presentation of this game is so outstanding. I'm not a huge fan of either anime or QTE, but I was able to overlook their enormous presence because this game is just so unique. Developers in the gaming industry need to be more innovative, more daring, and less fearful of failure. This willingness to tread uncharted territory is what's required for the industry to grow and evolve. "Asura's Wrath" is a perfect example of a developer (and the publisher... hats off to Capcom for supporting this project) taking chances, and pursuing a fun idea that they're passionate about. Every aspect of this game is filled with HEART.

If you're not sure if you'll like this game or not, just download the demo from PSN or Live. The demo is very indicative of the entire experience... that experience being a very unique insanity :D

Update on 6/23/12: Went back for another go-round, and this game still makes me laugh and smile. Love it:)

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Long time gamers, remember the time a few games tried to be different, Wolfenstein was made, and spawned the whole FPS genre?

Yes, being different is a good thing. And I appreciate what the makers of Asura's Wrath is trying to do.

A simple summary for the game: The setting is old world gods mixed with Sci-Fi. The story is about a demigod cast away who vows to make things right his way. Gameplay is nothing like what we are used to. It is an action adventure with shooting elements and a large amount of violent melee. Asura does not have a health bar, but the player aims to fill the rage bar so as to perform a finishing move to proceed. A lot of QTE or PDE (player dependent events) is required.

It is not what everyone is used to. I hear comparisons with God of War a lot but besides the rage, nothing else is similar. The player does not have health bars and magic points. That is why most players get angry and make a bad review or comment. And players who do not like QTE would not like this at all.

The game is simply for fun. It has a lot of anime style cutscenes in between. It is humorous.

The only regret I have is that there is not enough gameplay and it is over too quickly in 6 8 hours.

Discounting people who hate asian mythology, anime, QTE and playing something different, this game is made for the small percentage of gamers who would find this game fun. The majority who are used to major mainstream titles will find this very unappealing. So try the demo before buying. Chances are you may not like the game, because honestly, you are probably part of the majority.

Nevertheless, this game is original, well-made and entertaining. Hence the 5 stars.

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Some may argue that Asura's Wrath is not really a "game," and instead just an interactive movie with a series of quicktime events. Whichever side of the fence you're on, you cannot deny that Asura's Wrath is a crazy, over the top, and magnificent experience that will surpass any expectations you had and leave you in awe.

The game is divided into "episodes," in an interesting way that really does feel like you're watching an anime, complete with the pause where the commercial break would be, and a fully narrated preview for the next episode. Each episode takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, so you can take a break between each one to absorb the material, or just power through like a marathon or a traditional game.

The gameplay has you running around an area and fighting enemies with a relatively simple combo system, and utilizing your special heavy attack at the right moment to build up your "Burst" gauge to advance the game and play the next cutscene. The real beauty of Asura's Wrath is once you "burst" something crazy is ALWAYS going to happen. If you've played the demo, getting crushed by a boss the size of the earth and getting speared through with a sword as long as the diameter of the planet are just tips of the iceberg. The button-prompts are also really good at emphasizing the actions and getting you into the story, in a way that doesn't make you roll your eyes and sigh heavily.

The only thing holding me back from giving Asura's Wrath 5 stars is the DLC. Hiding the true ending, which you absolutely HAVE to buy, behind DLC is a really scumbag move on Capcom's part. To make customers pay an additional $7 for content that should've been on the disc is a shady move that casts all publishers in a bad light. However, I must stress, that the true ending is extremely worth it and I encourage everyone who buys Asura's Wrath to buy the DLC as well. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

If I had to summarize this game with one sentence: Its like Dragonball Z + Gurren Lagann on steroids.

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This whole game is a masterpiece the way the story is set and i would recommend it on any gamer's list

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Delivery was speedy and accurate. The gameplay itself is an amazing blend of story and action. For any anime-fan or anyone interested in Asian lore and fantasy, this game is a Must Have!!!

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ETERNAL SONATA

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I keep hearing how the PS3 is largely void of role-playing games and that the genre is ignored in favor of more popular shooters. While the latter might be somewhat true, games like Eternal Sonata prove that quality RPGs are on the PS3.

For a longtime RPG fan Eternal Sonata is a bit of a strange game at least in the sense that I've never quite played a game like it before. First, the setting takes place in Europe in the 1800's and revolves around the pianist Frederic Chopin. The game is part tribute to Chopin and part fantasy. In the game Chopin has fallen ill and in his unconscious state creates a dream world. This is where the player will spend the majority of their time.

In the dream world people who can use magic are all terminally ill non magic users are rightfully terrified of those with magical abilities. Set in a land called Forte with a ruler named Count Waltz the game introduces a rag tag group of characters each with their own motivations for change. Eventually the characters will form an alliance and rise against the forces threatening their world. Periodically the game will shift back to "reality" where Chopin lies ill and introduce brief historical highlights of Chopin's life.

Because the obvious musical influence music plays a large part in the game. Each of the characters in named after various musical influences, additionally the player will collect pieces of "set pieces" of musical scores that combined with NPCs can net the player special items. The soundtrack to the game itself is brilliant and one of the best musical scores I've ever heard in a video game.

Combat is an interesting mix of action and turn-based. The player is given an action gauge in which you have a set amount of time to perform your attacks. Attacks are broken down to physical attacks, item based attacks or special attacks. Each successful hit builds a combo meter that when unleashed with a special attack causes more damage. Build up the combo meter enough and you can unleash a special animation with your attack.

An interesting twist to the combat is that as you progress in the game the combat mechanics level up too. This serves to both increase the difficulty and your party's abilities. For example when you start the game the action meter only counts down when you're moving on the combat map and executing attacks. Stand still and the meter will stop. This allows for a new player to take time and think actions out beforehand without pressure. Later the time meter will not only give you less time to act but also start counting down from the moment you take your first step and won't stop until the timer runs out. On the other hand your "item bag" where you store items to use in combat will upgrade from the initial 10 points (each item has a point value) to 20 points and eventually more. I found this a very refreshing take on combat!

The graphics themselves are amazing. Eternal Sonata is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played. Some might be disappointed at the 720p resolution of the game. But let me put those fears aside this game is gorgeous from the get-go.

If I had to pick a few things I don't like about the game it would easily have to be the voice overs and very linear gameplay. Not all the voice overs are bad, some are actually quite good. However, certain characters Polka have such childish voices and mannerisms that it's near unbearable. The good news is that the game does feature the ability to turn on the Japanese voice overs and play the game with English subtitles.

The linear gameplay, well love it or hate, it's different for everyone. Personally I've love the ability to explore the amazing world of Eternal Sonata on my own terms rather than follow and linear path. But I understand not every game is about massive exploration.

File Eternal Sonata under "overlooked gem". Don't be one of those players that passes up on the game because it's a port of the X360 original or is turned of by the look. Eternal Sonata is worthy of any RPG-lovers time.

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3.5/5 (Rounded up, It's a story thing) Imagine a fantasy fan-fic of Chopin's dying days. You might imagine something along the lines of Eternal Sonata...but it's not likely. Its seems to me like what might come of a less successful collaboration between Tri-Ace and Level 5. It's an action-y JRPG. It has a Level 5 look and sound to it. I'll try and be concise.

I enjoyed the game. The world and characters are colorful and beautifully cell-shaded. The cast is also cute and mostly kid-friendly even by conservative standards just the occasional "damn" in there, some sparkly violence, and your run of the mill maniacal bad guy wanting to rule the world. You'll solve a few puzzles and the battle system has a fun, beat 'em up combo, timed, turn-based style. Your attacks and spells also change, as assigned by you, according to whether you are standing in shade or light. As the game progresses, your "Party Level" will increase making battle slightly more difficult. A couple of fun little anomalies in this style. The game is broken up into chapters and each one comes with a song and a bit of Chopin's story. I was glad to see a game try to encourage musical enrichment. It offers secret dungeons later in the game and a New Game + feature after you've beaten it to replay the game with your party level (not character levels) in tact and a couple of secrets inaccessible the first play through. These features see an increase in difficulty of combat and a few more puzzles.

On the other hand, coming from someone who doesn't blink at, sometimes laughs at, the more mature content of many/most games, gamers who don't enjoy anything with mega-blok (it is spelled that way) edges may want to avoid this game. I meant the bit about being kid-friendly. The characters speak rather slowly and everything is overly dramatic. In the world of JRPG's that's just something that comes with the territory. You might enjoy it at times but roll your eyes at others. It is a very linear game. If you want something sandbox-like, this is not your game. Although I wouldn't call the game hard, the battles can sometimes prove a little challenging for experienced gamers, especially some of the bosses and more so in Encore mode (though nothing like the shock of Star Ocean's Gabriel Celeste or Ethereal Queen).

Now, story-wise I must say it's not so great. It's convoluted and kind of confusing. The characters are your basic cookie-cutter archetypes. You probably won't play for story unless the words "save the world" still do it for you or you are one of our younger or younger-hearted gamers (Which is fine, of course. Along with a lot of other users, I guess I'm just a little too jaded to be able to enjoy it as much).

If you've played Dark Cloud 1 or 2, the Star Ocean series, or Rogue Galaxy a few things might resonate with your memories of them (Though I honestly think I enjoyed all of those titles a little more than this.)

Ultimately, I enjoyed the game. It has a nice, innocent energy about it. The world and characters are pretty and colorful. The music is Chopin or Chopin inspired and sounds great with the option to listen from the camp menu. You get to learn a little bit about him. You can skip cut-scenes if you don't care about the story. It has replay value with Encore mode and extra little goodies. It lacks trophies on PS3 (though it also comes with a couple of characters not on the Xbox 360 version). It's not expensive. It's a cute JRPG. I didn't love it, but I did like it. If you've made it far enough to read this, try it. You've not got much to lose and you might enjoy it.

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Pro Evolution Soccer 09

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When PES 2008 came out, I was as disappointed as most people with the quality of the game. It just seemed that Seabass and team had taken a huge step backwards. Not to say that I didn't enjoy it at some level and pour a large amount of hours into playing, but it just was not good enough for a next gen platform.

This time around, I was undecided whether to jump to the FIFA franchise. I went so far as downloading the demo but it was like playing through syrup so I decided to wait for PES 2009.

I'm glad I did. This time round, the graphics are slick, the music pumped up a notch and the addition of the Be A Legend mode is completely addictive. The ball physics are much more realistic and it plays an excellent game of soccer.

Not to say that everything is rosy in the garden the commentary is still inept, the lack of licensing can be solved with an updated option file (but when oh when is Konami going to realize that North American players want to use the option files created by their European cousins!!) and I have yet to try the online mode (I mainly play Master League so no biggie but the signup was tedious).

In general, and in concert with other reviews, this is what PES 2008 should have been. The core gameplay is fantastic. Now Konami needs to build on this with game modes, presentation and licensing that can match FIFA.

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Besides playing online, this game is brilliant. The gameplay is awesome and has improved alot from last years efforts. If you love watching and playing football/soccer then this is the game for you. Konami's AI improvements have made it closer to reality where now in order to score and win you have to unlock the defense, find spaces, make intelligent runs and maintain possession. Loose possession in the midfield while attacking and you'll see how the AI takes advantage of your players being out of position.

There are many different game modes and the ones most addictive are master league (ML) and Become a Legend (BAL). In the first you take a team of average players and struggle through the lower divisions, buy and sell players in order to make it to the first division and eventually dominate all. The second mode, BAL, is essentially taking control of a 17 year old player and guiding him through the football career. This new addition to PES09 is very addictive and requires real understanding of football and the different player roles.

For example, if you are an attacking midfielder you have to constantly provide passes, regain possession, create passes that cut the opponents defenses and help your team in assists and scoring.

Overall this game is highly recommended.

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Playing PES series since 1998, this PES 2009 is the best soccer title ever made on planet earth, while some like to point FIFA 09 for the "photorealistic" images, gameplay and true soccer physics are inside PES 2009 pack.

On PES 2009 we have the usual and awesome gameplay now with enhanced ball physics, 3D Kinetic motion engine, good looking graphics and last but not the least the incredible A.I., A.I. very smart and giving large hours of fun for beginners or professional PES players.

Licenses aren't problem because the missing team licenses can be fixed with the great Option Files for PS3 (Edit Data file), we just need to copy and it's done, names, logos, kits all good and official.

Offline mode is endless with all leagues, Master League and now the Legends modes. ONLINE mode isn't perfect yet but we can play very good now, nothing we can compare with last year's version.

This is a true soccer game any player shouldn't miss, great and unbiased reviews about PES and FIFA can also be found on site.

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I think Konami is playing catch up for online gaming with this product. In Asia (Thailand etc.) most gamers are in arcade style rooms where they meet up with their friends and play together. From my experience you go to these gaming locations and either play with your friends or ask someone to challenge you. It is a lot of fun. So most of the gaming so far that I have seen in Asia (maybe except Japan)are done offline in gaming centers with friends etc. The Winning Eleven, Pro Evolution series I believe was more geared towards this type of offline game playing. Granted Pro Evolution, Winning Eleven series game play offline is very good and much better than any FIFA soccer games past or present. Now with the popularity of the Pro Evolution series in Europe, North America, etc. And the popularity of online gaming I don't believe the Winning Eleven or Pro Evolution gaming series were ever equip to take advantage of the online gaming platform. EA Sports FIFA is ahead of Konami on the online gaming for the soccer series. I honestly believe Seabass and company tried their best to be better with the online gaming for their product but they are still coming up short. The Pro Evolution 2009 still have online lagging issues. The 2008 edition was a complete disaster to say the least. It is a shame for such a good game with better mechanics than FIFA the online aspect can't meet the basic mechanics required for smooth online play. I guess they have to keep trying until they get this right. Hopefully Seabass and company will get it right for the PES series one day. There is no way the FIFA series is better than PES series when it comes to realistic feel like game play. If they get the online right I honestly don't think anyone would be talking much about FIFA. I am sure PES would blow FIFA out of the water altogether.

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I have both the Xbox 360 and PS3. I was able to download both demos via Xbox live. Both demos were quite bad, to be honest. But I thought Fifa's demo was a little bit more polished. I was quite disappointed with Pro Evo's demo. So I made up my mind not to buy either this year and keep playing my PES5.

When both games released, I played both of them. I felt that Fifa was quite similar to the demo but Pro Evo was much more polished now and I was pleasantly surprised how much more I'm enjoying it. The "Be a Legend" mode is extremely fun. Btw, I bought the PS3 version because I read that there are some glitches in the Xbox version.

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God of War: Ascension Collector's Edition

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I was very excited once I saw not only a new God of War game, but a collector's edition as well. Before I get to the game itself, I'll discuss the items in the collector's edition. For only $20 extra, you're getting the season pass for all future God of War: Ascension DLC which alone pays for the extra $20. You also get the game's soundtrack, a PS3 dynamic theme, and first access to The Last of Us demo released in May. The statue of Kratos is what catches the attention of many. While it is cool, it's not the best. Multiple reviewers have complained about it being cheap. To that, I say, what did you really expect? Seriously, you're paying $20 more for a ton of DLC and you're expecting a perfectly crafted statue? Get real. The base is extremely cheap feeling, but the statue of Kratos himself is fine. The arms do come unattached, but I had no problem putting them on Kratos. Overall, the statue is fine for the price you pay and looks good on the shelf surrounded by other statues from collector editions.

If you're a gamer who really loves a good story, God of War: Ascension will not deliver. The story feels very weak and bland. The gameplay is a whole different story though. This is the best looking and best playing God of War game. The graphics and the settings are absolutely beautiful and the combat system is truly one of the best I have used in a game. The Blades of Chaos is the main weapon you use, as in previous God of War games, and can be upgraded throughout the game. The combat is fun and the special abilities you obtain while playing are easy to use. One minor complaint about the visuals though is there are points in the game where you'll be in combat and the camera will pan out really far away from the combat. This is done so you can get a full view of the beautiful setting, but it can be hard to see what you're actually doing combat wise. The ending to God of War: Ascension is the best ending I've ever played through. The final boss battle is beyond epic. I won't give away any spoilers, but you'll be blown away by it.

Overall, God of War: Ascension delivers in the visuals and gameplay department but lacks severely in the story. This isn't the greatest God of War game ever, but you will still enjoy this addition to the series. You can't go wrong with this collector's edition since it's only $20 extra and includes a pass for all future God of War: Ascension DLC. While the statue isn't the greatest ever, it's still fine for the price you're paying.

This is my first ever game review and I'm planning on doing more. Hope this answers some questions about the game to whoever may be reading this!

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What you will get in this collector's edition:

1. The game disc.

2. A steelbook case, which contains the game disc and two promotional codes: one for the bonus digital content of God of War: Ascension and the other is the character dlc for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.

3. A Kratos statue.

The steelbook case has a smooth and shiny cover and two character artworks inside the case.

The statue is cheap. A top quality statue will cost much much more. Considering you pay 20 more dollars on this collector's edition for the statue and many other features, the quality of it is totally acceptable. It takes a little bit of effort to assemble the statue since the design of the base is pretty bad. The statue holds well and the arms won't come loose. It doesn't have a bad smell. If you place it on your shelf and look at it from a distance I would say it is a pretty decent piece.

But if you have a very high demand of the statue and expect it to be great, you shouldn't get this collector's edition.

What the digital content includes:

1. Online pass activation code

Which enables you to play online.

2. Official game soundtrack

A total of 27 tracks, 128MB. And you don't have to launch the game to enjoy the music since it will be downloaded on your PS3 system and you can copy the file to your PC.

3. 48 hours MP XP booster

Boosts your multiplayer experience points at a faster rate than normal for 48 hours.

4. PS3 dynamic theme

A dynamic theme for your PS3, featuring 7 original artworks of God of War: Ascension.

5. PSN avatar pack

A total of 5 avatars included: Perseus, Orion, Achilles, Odysseus and Kratos.

6. Pass for future DLC releases

Allows you to download future DLC for free.

In my opinion this is a pretty good deal. My favorites are the steelbook case and the PSN avatar pack. It also saves you maybe a few dollars on future DLC. My guess is that they will add an addition god for you to allege which expands your multiplayer experience.

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It's been nearly 3 years since we saw the conclusion of Kratos's quest for revenge in GoW 3; and now we have the opportunity to see the very beginning of it.

In this game we discover how Kratos attempts to break the oath with Ares and why by doing so he is imprisoned and tortured by the Furies, we also see the face of a more thoughtful and sometimes sorrowful Kratos as well, but rest assured the moments when you see this "father and husband tortured side" is well told, so you don't have to worry about having to deal with a heavily depressed Kratos during the game, as a matter of fact, the violent and gruesome executions of enemies is as good as any GoW game; just wait until you finish your first Juggernaut fight ;)

Many core mechanics remain unchanged, of course we continue using the chaos blades, we collect magic and items and we upgrade these with red orbs; however, there are some variants now, example of this, once you get a magical power, you need to upgrade it to be able to use its corresponding rage attack and to be able to actually use your magic... So, what do you get in the meantime? Chaos Blades elementally charged!

You collect magic from Ares (fire), Poseidon (ice), Zeus (lighting) and Hades (souls) and by using attacks like the Plume of Prometheus but you will see this elemental charge in action! But for more practical uses for this new feature, once the new Rage Gauge is filled (by attacking continuously and avoid being hit) the elemental attack becomes stronger making a good crowd control especially for tight rooms another characteristic of the elemental blades is that by slaying enemies with certain power will give either: gold, red, green or blue orbs, so plan carefully to use this in your advantage.

This touch might be necessary because the enemy fights are quite frenetic, at least from my experience in Hard mode more than a few retries are needed to win some battles, but pretty much any GoW will throw waves of enemies at you with no mercy, this one is by no means different in that aspect, trust me :P

Another addition are the world weapons, 5 total, that can be used or thrown at enemies making combat more dynamic and varied as well; another addition to Kratos moveset is the tether grab, once an enemy is weaken you can grab it using R1 to keep control of it and if need it you can toss him at others or use him as a shield and batter whatever comes in your way.

Like previous games you collect items, for this game these grant you abilities like repair or decay structures and also to be in 2 places at the same time, and yes, these can be used in combat as well and yes these are quite useful, just wait and see!

As per the multiplayer component of this game, well, I haven't played it yet, but I will do so, to customize my warrior and discover what is all about Hades and Poseidon, as soon as I have played a few matches I will update this review; but as far as I can remember from my beta game with Ares and Zeus abilities, you can use traps to kill others, capture altars and even use special weapons to defeat special enemies.

Graphically, this game looks as good as GoW 3, so far no glitches in this dept, the camera also works great, but sometimes, it will zoom out to show you the greatness of the landscape while 5 enemies are hammering you :/ the good thing is that this doesn't happen that often, other than that no complaints at all and level of detail is just awesome!

The sound is also really great and the touches like like the swinging of the blades, the stabbing and the blood dripping to the floor are quite detailed and the music inspires this sense of epicness too! But it has happened to me a couple of times where the game gets mute for a split second and up to 2 seconds, it doesn't hurt the game because it seems to happen rarely, but it happens...

As per the CE, everything comes as described in the Amazon site, the metal case, the Kratos statue, the DLC codes for the experience bonus; but one thing that is included but is not mentioned, is a code to download for free 2 extra characters in the Playstation Battle Royale game: Zeus (as seeing in GoW 3) and Isaac Clarke (Dead Space) which is a nice add on and wanted to share with you.

Finally, the game gives you the option to install a digital version of the manual; yes, no printed manual... but I think this is something that is becoming more and more common; and also you will have a varied selection of demos too, like Flower, Sounds and Shapes, Thieves in Time, among others!

So, is this game worth the initial price? I say, yes! because if you're interested in this game and you have played other GoW before you know what you're getting here in terms of character, combat and technical game aspect and as nice touch we have the chance to continue explore the GoW a little more.

But enough reading here! Go and play this awesome game that definitely deserves its spot in the Pantheon of the Gods! Enjoy it!

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The game is fine and all, but it seems they resorted to throwing wave after wave of the same enemy AI to make it challenging rather than previous GoW games where there were giant enemies and Titans to fight. Instead we're given another Great story, without the epic God versus Titan battles. Really, I just mean boss fights in general though. There are a few boss fights, but none are quite as fun as the previous games'. Everything else is very satisfying and fun.

However, this is the EASIEST God of War game to date. My little sister actually enjoys this game, too. And she's a fan of Fable and Lolipop Chainsaw. So, you know it's not too difficult.

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Best Multiplayer experience but the servers are a bit lagging but what the hell!!

GOW is the best game period!!

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FPS Freek

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I have never written a review on Amazon...ever, and I buy stuff from here all of the time, but this product impressed me so much that I wanted to share my experience with you and recommend you give it a try.....so here we go. I ordered a set of the Vipr Black FPS Freek for my PS3. They arrived today and I placed one on my right analog stick, the one you aim with ;). It was a little awkward feeling at first because I wasn't used to having my thumb so high up, however when I tried moving the stick around a little before actually jumping into any gameplay it felt so smooth and drastically different. It took about half of a game of Hardcore TDM on MW2 to get fully used to using it. I always play on insane sensitivity (10) because I like the ability to turn faster, the FPS Freek helps to control the slower turns while still giving you the ability to spin like a tornado if you want to. After a few hours with it my accuracy has already gone up from 18.03% to 19.33% which may not seem that impressive to a casual gamer, but that is a huge leap in a FPS especially for such a short period of time. It feels like its built pretty solidly and its definitely comfortable, it was a little difficult to snap on at first just because the analog kept rolling and it would snap on crookedly. I gave my other one to my brother for him to use on his 360 as this product fits both the 360 and the PS3 controller. I am definitely looking forward to his feedback since we are both avid gamers. The Vipr Black color is nice, its just all black which matches my controller better than the white one which is why I bought it and it matches my brother's CoD controller as well. I seriously think this is the best peripheral I have ever bought for a game system other than a second controller. For the more than casual gamer that prefers to play FPS I would whole heartedly recommend this product especially when a $10 item can do so much for you and a friend or your second controller. I hope you found this review helpful, if you have any questions about my experiences with it I'd be glad to help out.

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First off I want to start off by saying my wife laughed at me when I told her that I was ordering thumb extensions. I know that's not what they are called but that is the easiest way to describe them. I got them in yesterday and I used them last night. They installed with no issues in under 30 seconds and are very secure on my controller. At first I thought that it was going to raise them to much, but as I started to play I realized they did nothing but improve my game play. I've only played Call of Duty: Black Ops with them and it improved everything from sniper use to the control of the M60. Great product. As a note. I have very small hands and I was worried about having to reach to far to use them and hand fatigue, but it's actually much more comfortable.

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Bad Company 2 is my game. I play it on xbox and I play it religiously. I though these were kind of funny at first and purchased it as more of a joke to show some friends, but now I love them.

By extending the stick height with FPS Freek there are two major bonuses as far as I can tell;

1. A larger field to move the stick over.

2. Easier movement of the stick. (allowing you to be more precise)

Though the pack comes with two I only use one on the right stick. I increased BC2's sensitivity slightly more than what it would be for the relative increase in stick height, meaning I had to grasp an increase in sensitivity. The slight difference in ease of stick movement makes it easy to grasp. It took an hour or two of game play and some fiddling with the sensitivity but in the end it was worth it.

I am a long time BC vet (PC 1942 to present console) so I was already doing pretty good. While an increase in precision has definitely helped, the noticeable difference for me has been in the close quarters firefights, ESPECIALLY when you find yourself passing someone on a corner or turning to shoot someone behind. The added sensitivity lets you turn exceptionally fast and as a result I am able to win a lot more of those occasional situations. It is almost comical when your opponent is slowly trying to face you while you are circle strafing him.

Even if you only increase the sensitivity relative to the added height you still gain a bonus by getting some more play on the outsides.

These aren't epic game changers, and they aren't a necessity to playing well, but the difference is noticeable and my kill/death ratio has improved as a result.

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i have these for the xbox controller and when i take them off it feels like im holding a smaller controller. Absolutely helps with your aim now i snap onto enemies. i will never play without these

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2.4ghz Wireless Game Controller for Sony Playstation 3 Ps3

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Its an imitation controller but works fine. The analog buttons are a tad bit jumpy but not by that much. It does slow down my precicion aiming in C.O.D. a little. I'll just use it as my guests/backup controler. For any other game, I guess it will be fine but I don't play anything else. Gets a 4 out of 5.

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Great product and delivery. I don't think I'll ever look anywhere else for new video games anymore. This was just so easy and simple. Came in just as stated and arrived in perfect condition. He's already played it and is in heaven with it.

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Hitman Absolution Deluxe Professional Edition PS3

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The statue itself is VERY fragile and is easy to dislodge from it's position in the display box. If you want this Collectors set, DO NOT have it shipped to you. If you can, go buy it in person and pick it up yourself to keep everything in one piece.

The game itself is good to go, but this review is for the poorly designed statue (and the idea of it in the first place). Once again, don't have it mailed/shipped to you unless you want it broken up and shifted all around the display box (even with FRAGILE & HANDLE WITH CARE on the shipping label). If you wish to add this to you collection, get it from a retail store where you can make sure everything is as it should be...

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I am a huge Hitman fan and opted for the top edition. I was disappointed to receive it with one of the arms bouncing around in the box and some black paint smears on the face and back of the head.

They should have done a better job with the packaging and secured the base of the statue and arms to the box.

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difference between this and the fifty dollars cheaper "professional edition" as far as i can tell is the statue! why is it a dumpy little baby 47??? if it was a super realistic bad a$$ 47 statue i would have ordered it immediately but i would be embarrassed to have that thing on my shelf! this isn't super mario guys, what were you thinking? want money or not?

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This is a great collectors item the vinyl figure is huge and beautiful i am very pleased with what i got and i am very sure that the game is as great as this edition is if not better after all who doesn't like a little bit of agent 47 in his gaming experience.

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This is, without a doubt the fight stick you should buy for your PS3. It has all of the same components as the Mad Catz Tournament sticks. Right out of the box, you get all Sanwa buttons and, of course, your Sanwa JLF joystick. In addition, something you get with this baby that you don't get with any of the SFIV sticks (despite what some previews or even the box itself says) is full PS1/PS2 compatibility as long as you have the latest firmware update, and obviously, a backwards compatible PS3. The HRAP 3 SA is also fully wired to work on your PC, which means you can play all those games you have on MAME or any other emulator you use. The fight stick itself is heavy enough where you can rest it on a table and it will stay firmly in place, (yes it has the four rubber stops at the bottom) but light enough where you can play it on your lap without any discomfort. It's also a beauty to look at. It's got a very sleek design and the japanese style button placement is just right for most of your favorite fighting games.

I understand there's been some concerns about the square gate the joystick uses. Let me just say that I have always been used to an octogonal gate when playing my fighting games. While I do admit it felt a bit awkward at first, I got used to it fairly quickly. The type of gate a joystick uses doesn't affect the movement commands at all. Just keep using it and it will feel right in no time. However, if you continue to have trouble with it you can always buy an octogonal restrictor plate. (I highly recommend [see comments] for all you arcade part needs.) The stick is easy enough to mod, and I believe the plate is a snap-in-snap-out kind of deal.

P.S. ALL ARCADE FIGHT STICKS THAT COME WITH A SANWA JOYSTICK INCLUDES THE SAME SQUARE PLATE!

Conclusion: If you're going for the best-of-the-best, I can't recommend a better fight stick than this one. The only thing the Mad Catz Tournament Editon Stick really has over this is that compartment for the cord, which is admittedly cool. But with backwards compatibility and, at the time of this review, a $10 cheaper price tag, your arcade fight stick of choice should definately be the Hori Real Arcade Pro 3 SA. Now if you'll excuse me I'm off to play more Marvel Vs. Capcom 2.

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If you have never owned a joystick before, this should be the right review for you. I have never owned one until today, but I have enjoyed the Street Fighter series, Guilty Gear, and now BlazBlue quite a bit. If you played these games then you know how much it hurts to do quarter circle forwards/backwards on the directional pad when you play for more than ten minutes. After downloading Street Fighter 2 HD Remix, I played it quite a bit and woke up the next day with a really sore left thumb. Gone are those days. I wasn't sure about this price tag, but I had a bit of extra money lying around and decided to go for it.

First of all, if you naively expect (as I sort of did) to be good as soon as you start using it, you will be very disappointed. Again, I have never owned a joystick and I could barely pull off a quarter circle forward + punch (hadouken!) on SF2HDR. After playing for about four hours, I can now do them but it is still not natural to me. Point is, don't give up on the joystick, you will have to completely relearn how to play the game which is frustrating when you were already decent on a directional pad (and now you suck again). However, judging how quickly I'm improving and as I expect everyone else will, it's worth it.

Should you buy a fight stick? If you want to play fighting games how they are meant to be played, if you want to play considerably better (with time), if you will play fighting games for a long time, then yes. If you are worried about whether you will be good at using the joystick, you wont, let's make that very clear. You will improve if you put in the time though, and your thumbs won't hurt so that's awesome. Should you buy this particular Hori RAP 3-SA stick? If you have the money, yes. If you don't, consider another cheaper joystick since it's all basically the same if you are a casual player. However, if you plan on using the stick for a long time, then invest in this one because it is made of the best parts and will last you a long time.

The actual stick is very nicely built. It is quite large and feels very good on your lap or table. Take a look at the dimensions so you can understand what I'm talking about. This size is nice because it lets your wrists rest on it. It is not flimsy at all and neither does it look that way, it's made for heavy duty. The parts are all sanwa, which if you are a first time buyer like me, you have no idea what that means. However, pretty much every website says these are the best parts, and this is the main appeal of this stick. The buttons are extremely sensitive, so don't plan on resting your fingers on them. The PS Home button and turbo function work well so you can expect everything to work perfectly. The joystick itself is also very sensitive, but I find it annoying that the ball-top rotates and is not securely in place. Also, the square gate needs getting used to. A square gate means that if you push the joystick as far as it goes and rotate, it makes a square. This makes quarter circle movements difficult, but "z movements" (forward, down, down+forward, like shoryukens) are a bit easier. This is the main obstacle in using a fight stick, but fear not, if you absolutely hate the square gate, you can buy a circle or octagon gate and swap it, as this fight stick is very good for modding (another of it's main selling points).

The stick deserves five stars because it is basically perfect and made for top players. New players will suck using it, I guarantee it, but with time they will improve as I have, and improving on the best stick available is very nice so I definitely recommend it if you can afford it. If you are on the fence, take the dive as it is definitely worth it and the stick will last you far longer than something cheaper.

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Well, I'll start off saying that I have frequently gone to arcades such as FFA or Denjin to play 3rd strike. (both in San Fernando Valley area) The Hori Pro Arcade SA-3 is the closest thing I have gotten that plays very similar( if not identical) to the arcade machines. The Sanwa buttons are very easy to press but not too soft. It has a little mix of both the hori buttons and the american made buttons. The stick, also sanwa of course, is superb. It has a slick rotation feel to it and executions can be made with ease. The front plate is smooth and polished that doesn't leave handmarks or fingerprints. The wire/cord is very long (long enough for you to sit back and relax on the couch). It is fully compatible with the PC as it is a USB cord. You just plug in and play.

PROS:

-Easy to use

-Very smooth (although sometimes too smooth)

-Fairly Heavy, (like 6 pounds?) and has rubber on the bottom to have a stable game

-Not your average stick, this baby can take punishment (rage gamers like me)

-Long Cord/Wire USB

-Can take a beating

CONS:

-The Turbo, Home, R3, L3 Buttons are next to each other and its hard to see the labels for them

-Although all the parts are sanwa (which are the best IMO), if you want to swap the parts, It is much harder than say..The Tournament Edition MadCatz stick

-No Compartment for the long wire

-Pretty damn huge to put it on your lap leisurely

Conclusion:

I can honestly say I am very happy that I bought this. The 3-SA is probably one of the best arcade sticks you can buy without having to spend ludicrous amounts of money on. Street Fighter III 3rd Strike runs very well with this stick as well as Street Fighter IV. The white buttons are very nice on the eyes and it looks pretty sexy. I give this product, 5 stars. (^___^)

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First off, let me say it's been about 5 years since I used a stick, so there's some relearning I've been doing. That means if you've never used a stick you're going to have to relearn how to play. However, it will pay off hugely in the end.

The price on this thing is great. I got it for $90. Considering that a new PS3 controller is about $60 this is a really good deal if you play a lot of fighters. I ordered it on thursday, shipped on Monday, and was here on Tuesday. Very quick, which made even more awesome.

The stick itself is a behemoth. It's a bit daunting to look at something that big at first, but you sit down with it and use it, everything feels in place. The weight isn't bad at all when it's on your lap, and actually feels quite stable and secure on a table. The buttons are really responsive and react smoothly when pressed. The stick responds great. I can feel the square gate, but, since I'm still relearning, I don't feel like I can give an opinion on it one way of the other. It's an easy fix if you have some hex keys lying around though.

Overall, this was a great buy at $90. If you want a stick for a PS3 then this is the best deal you can get.

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This is a quality built joystick with the parts you'd expect: Sanwa buttons and Sanwa joystick. Perfect for most arcade games, particularly fighting.

One of the key things for me getting this stick was knowing it would work with backwards compatible PS3s to play PS2 games, as of yet, you still cannot do this with the Mad Catz products (Fight Stick and Tournament Edition). Still got my PS2 copies of SF III, Alpha Anthology to play. When looking at the two sticks, it's a little heavier than the TE stick, about the same size, uses pretty much all the same parts, but the control panel is a little different as it doesn't offer a lock like the TE stick does (to prevent the guide/home button from being pressed). The only thing the TE stick has over this one is the cord compartment.

The buttons are responsive and the joystick works as usual for Sanwa. All Sanwa joysticks come with the square gate by default, and typically this is correct for fighting games and most arcade cabinets. Some may prefer the octo-gate but that's just a matter of preference. I like the square gate myself but if anyone would rather get the octogate, it's an extremely easy swap. The heaviness of the stick feels solid when playing and you can tell it will last for years to come.

Overall I would recommend this stick for anyone who owns a PS3 and in particular, those with PS2 capable PS3s.

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Killzone Mercenary

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Many had already played the Multi-player beta and most of the people loved it. Now, with the full release gamers will discover than there is more to this game than the MP.

First of all, Killzone Mercenary looks beautiful and runs without noticeable slowdowns on the PS Vita's impressive OLED screen. The game's graphic engine is a modified version of Killzone 3 rendering engine, a PS3 game. With some obvious textures and effects downscaling still, Mercenary is the best looking game on the PS Vita and the best looking portable FPS shooter I've ever had the delight of playing.

So, for those who were not able to enjoy the beta the multi-player is pretty much standard comparing it to a console game, you've got 3 modes (Mercenary Warfare, Guerilla Warfare, and Warzone). The first two modes were not available to play while the game was on closed and public beta. The first two modes are Death Match and Team Death Match respectively. Warzone is a team based mode with set strategic objectives in each of it's 5 rounds. You have to collect valor cards (dropped by an enemy when you kill it, or by an ally when it gets killed), interrogate enemies, hack van-guard capsules (twice), and kill as many enemies as you can. All of these 3 modes can be played in 6 decently proportioned maps. Multi-player is as robust as it gets for a handheld game: collectibles, ranks, a variety of weapons, and the van-guard modules.

Now, aside from the Multi-player mode, the game includes a 5-6 hour 9-mission single-player campaign that can be played in 3 difficulty levels plus contracts, which will take you back to single-player campaign missions to complete various objectives and get some extra money for it, which will help you to level up (leveling up depends on your total accumulated money) and buying new equipment from the arms dealer.

Money, money money... Everything you do on the game gives you money. From killing an enemy to just grabbing some ammo from the floor, you get a reward for almost everything you do in-game, in single-player mode and in multi-player mode. Your cash, equipment, and rank are shared between the single-player mode and the multi-player mode. This gives a chance to players that prefer to mostly play the single-player mode to enter a multi-player match whenever they want and not be humiliated by players who had been playing MP only and have already unlocked everything there is to unlock or max-leveled.

Unlike the two big shooter games that came for the PS Vita before it (Resistance: Burning Skies and Call Of Duty Black Ops II: Declassified)Killzone Mercenary has done it! It has created a console-like FPS experience on a handheld that has been through some tough times because of the lack of games like this. This game is a technical marvel and a game every PS Vita owner who enjoys FPS games should get. The reviews from the critics do not seem to get the fact that this is pretty much a revolutionary portable FPS done right, extremely right. In my humble opinion, the critics reviews absolutely DO NOT make this awesome game the justice it deserves. You just have to try it by yourself. I guarantee you, you won't be disappointed.

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Killzone mercenary has had a lot of hype since it was announced a while back. Now, the game is here, and it is a must buy.

Story: the story is outstanding and takes place just after the ending of the original killzone. You take control of the mercenary name Arran Danner. No spoilers to the story, you'll find out after the evacuation of the ambassadors son what will happen. Although, it felt fairly linear. Overall 4/5

Gameplay:

A neat thing about this game is the options you have of whether going to be fighting with isa specialists or helghast forces. Also, you have a money reward system, which gives you money for Everything. That's pretty cool because you feel the progression, but it could've been toned down a bit.

Overall 4/5

Controls: the controls feel spot on with this game, and we could thank that to the 2nd analog stick and touch screen controls. I felt like everything was brought together in harmony. Overall 5/5

Presentation/graphics: the producers said mercenary is running on killzone 3's engine, and yeah, but it's been toned down a lot. The game will stutter occasionally, but only in heated combat. The graphics, I felt could be better, but are good.

Overall 4/5

Multiplayer; this is another stand out feature of this game with 3 modes and strong maps I felt this really nailed it. Felt fun and rewarding.

Overall 5/5

Replayability is totally here, thanks to rewards and troughs, and with multiplayer, makes a solid package.

Overall 5/5

Overall, killzone mercenary is a must buy, despite its minor flaws. It has a lot of things going for it. Would I recommend it? Yes. Should you buy it? Yeah! Stop reading reviews and go get it. The best experience on ps vita to date.

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Killzone Mercenary is the Vita game we have been waiting for. This game is a battery killer because you wont want to put it down! You will be hooked for hours on the first play through until you get a headach like me! As soon as you start playing it you get excited because of how beautiful it looks and feels. It feels like a real FPS in the palm of your hands. It's fun, engaging and satisfying

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Controlsthe controls feel great. The buttons are set up just like a FPS would be on the PS3. You can use the buttons or the touch screen/ rear touch pad. Touch the screen to open doors, pick up ammo, set a bomb, and kill your enemy with a mele. Also, you can use the rear touch pad to run faster. You think it would feel weird, but it actually works since your fingers are closer to the back pad than to the O button.

The only issue I have with the controls is that after playing for a while, my hands hurts. But I think that's only because playing multiplayer for a long time will do that to anyone.

GraphicsThis game looks like a console game. Maybe not as good as recent PS3 games, but at least as good (if not better) than older PS3 games. So just like every new console, the graphics will only get better from here. But don't get me wrong, the game looks beauitful as is. Multiplayer looks amazing! And the funny thing is, it looks better than Call of Duty game I have ever played on my PS3.

Multiplayer Multiplayer just has 3 modes. Pretty much it's Free For All, 4 vs 4 death match, and Warzone (which some of you played on the Beta) My favorite? The free for all! It is so fun to have that "every man for themselves" feeling. The scoring isn't by points. It's by cash. For every kill you get, you get cash that you can spend on new guns (same for story mode) The maps are wonderful! The one in the Beta felt small after a while, but the other maps feel too big for only 8 players. But they are fun to explore.

Spawning is fast and sometimes you will get killed as soon as you come back. But that never happened more than once in a match.

Single Player Haven't played more than the first mission, but it was really good. So far, the story seems pretty bad ass and its keeping it simple. It takes place between Killzone 1 and 2, so thats cool as well. I can't wait to play all the missions (even though I hear it's a short story).

Overall, as soon as you start playing this game you are going to realize it is one of the best games for the Vita. I can't wait to finish this review so I can go play it again!

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It is simply amazing how beautiful this game is in the PS Vita. I still can't believe the game looks almost as good as its PS3 counterparts.

And most importantly, it is a lot if fun. The combat is fast, frantic, and challenging. The controls on the Vita work great and allow for some cool melee attacks with the touch screen.

Multiplayer is very smooth and varied enough to keep you coming back for more.

If you own a vita this game is must own. If you don't, it might be worth picking one up to play it.

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I played the beta and was excited by the multiplayer aspect. it was fast and stable. I finally got the retail version yesterday and let me tell youthis game delivers!! the graphics are incredible and the controls are tight with just the right amount of touchscreen interaction. go buy this game for your Vita now!! you wont regret it.

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Damage Pacific Squadron WWII for Playstation 3

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completely awesome game, great effects and visuals, and the joy stick really helps with being able to fly. Down side is the USB cable for the joystick is about 2 feet to short to reach my couch so needed an extention usb cable.

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wholeheartedly recommend this product. Actually the game is now much more fun with the joystick highly recommended. Greetings to all

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I've played just about all flight sims/games for ps3&xbox. the game is average for its type,which has always been hard to do well. Birds of steel is the current best. I purchased this collectors edt. for $20 new from a seller on Amzn. so for that price it was worth it as I did not have a controller for my PS3.

My seller was great,best price and shipping cost was very good.

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This was birthday present for my 11year old son. He loves it especially the joystick. Makes him feel like he is really flying. Fast shipping!

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This combo is the enabler they warn you about. I got it on a Monday and let's just say that the next two days are a blur. I was on vacation from work, thank God, or there would have been an increase in the unemployment rate that week! Perfect feedback on the stick made not only this game outstanding, it actually made me drag out the other flight games I put away since it was just too frustrating to try to make the other stick work. THANK YOU MAD CATZ! YOU LISTENED TO US!!!

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Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix

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**This is an edited version of my review for the Limited Edition version (which you can check and see is a verified Amazon purchase of mine). Small side note, usually Amazon combines reviews of products with various editions, yet it seems for this particular game, that is not the case. That being said, I figured I'd just put my review of the product on here as well (as it's basically the same thing, just the limited edition comes with an artbook that I won't cover here). My purpose of doing this is not for ratings, I simply just want to help YOU, the customer, make an informed decision and if that means I have to put up my review twice, then so be it. **

The games included in this product have each been out now for several years on other systems. Rather than review the gameplay and ramble on about my thoughts on the stories, I have decided to simply do a brief Q&A on just what you should expect to find with this particular product itself to try and help you, as a customer, be properly informed. That being said, I hope you find these answers helpful in your decision making process.

Q. What games are included that I can actually play through?

A. There are two games included with your purchase that you can play in full. The first is the original Kingdom Hearts (however this is the Final Mix edition (which, long story short, is a tweaked and slightly renovated version of the original classic that was originally exclusively released only in Japan). The second game included is Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. Both of these have been beautifully remastered in High Definition for this release and truly look stunning and also feature enhanced gameplay mechanics. In addition, both games come with their own set of trophies (and yes, two platinums).

Q. Wait...Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories? What about Kingdom Hearts II?

A. Kingdom Hearts II (released in 2006) is NOT included in this product.

Q. What about Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days?

A. You cannot play Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days with this purchase. HOWEVER, there is a "Theater Mode" which will allow you to view roughly 2 hours and 50 minutes of remastered HD footage (in the form of cinematics) from the game (as well as some new additional scenes). Believe it or not, there is trophy support available for this.

Q. How many discs are included inside the box?

A. Both games (included the cinematics for "358/2 Days") are all bundled up into one solitary disc.

Q. Tell me more. What kind of trophy support can I expect from this release.

A. As stated earlier, both Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories will have their own set of trophies that each have their own platinum. To be more specific, Kingdom Hearts will have 56 trophies, and Chain of Memories will have 48 trophies that can be earned. In addition, the cinematics for Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days will also have a total of 6 trophies that can be earned (none of which are platinum).

Q. Is this a good value? Should I purchase this? Can it be purchased on PSN digitally?

A. As far as I know, for the time being of this review (9/10/13), neither as a whole or individually can this game and its contents be purchased digitally through PSN. To my knowledge, and upon further research, there are no plans for now to release these titles digitally (though that could easily change). Is the price of $39.99 a good value for what is involved? Absolutely! Whether or not you should purchase this is purely up to you. If by some chance you haven't played any of these titles, don't worry, I'm not going to sit here and type up a bunch of spoilers for you; I'll let you figure that out yourself. If that's the case, all the information I'll provide you with is that if you like Disney, and if you like RPGs, and if you're familiar with the Final Fantasy franchise, then you'll definitely find this to be highly entertaining. Personally I only played the first game before I headed out to college. For me, this is a great opportunity to not only relive the original classic, but also to experience something new in the sequel. Regardless of my own personal experiences, you'll be treated to both games (and the cinematics for a "358/2 Days") being presented in spectacular and eye-popping HD. Plus, and as mentioned countless times before, if you're a trophy-buff like me, you'll find plenty of those to be unlocked here.

So for now, these are just a few simple questions answered that you may have wondered or were curious to know prior to purchasing. By all means, please feel free to leave any further questions in the comments. I'll gladly answer them (if they are to my knowledge) as soon as I get the chance.

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Kingdom Hearts was originally released in 2002, and at the time of its release I don't think anyone thought the series was going to be as huge as it was. Originally a lot of people weren't excited for Kingdom Hearts. With so many various Disney characters thrown into the mix there was many a cry of how "kiddy" the game was going to be. Yet in the end it not only turned out to be a success, but also one of Square-Enix's biggest properties. With so many HD Collections coming out recently it's a wonder why it took so long to get a Kingdom Hearts one out there in the first place. It's not entirely what I had expected, but it's still a solid remaster.

There's not much need to go into the story of Kingdom Hearts. Let's just say that of all the games in the series, the first one is by far the simplest as the plot hasn't had too many revelations yet. You'll play as Sora who ends up coming into possession of the keyblade to fight the heartless and uncover the secrets behind them. You'll do this by traveling to various worlds populated by Disney characters. All of these things are remastered in HD and it looks really gorgeous to see some of your favorite characters and worlds. It's also a pretty noticeable and the presentation is really good.

Of all the HD reissues there are few that have the kind of care taken as Kingdom Hearts. The entire presentation has been reworked for a 16:9 aspect ratio and is displayed in wonderful 1080p. Other HD remakes tend to not touch things such as pre-rendered backgrounds, but in Kingdom Hearts even the pre-rendered stuff is displayed in gorgeous HD. You'll hardly spot any blemishes or muddy textures. It all looks brilliant. The fonts are easier to read as well.

It's also nice to know that there have been a couple of changes made to the gameplay to suit some of the features. Originally the camera was a nightmare to deal with in the original game, but now it's relegated to the analog stick and easier to deal with. You may still have a couple of camera issues, but with the camera no longer being set to the shoulder buttons, it's easier to deal with. Likewise, much like Kingdom Hearts II, there are some moments where instead of selecting it in the menu you can just press the Triangle button during a context sensitive moment and perform certain actions. These little tweaks help Kingdom Hearts out a lot. Especially being able to press triangle to do simple things like open doors as opposed to having to select it in the action menu. Likewise, the ability to pause and skip cutscenes is especially nice as this wasn't an option in the original release at all. On subsequent playthroughs you'd have no choice but to watch every cutscene again. Here you can just as easily bypass all that stuff. It's overall not just a good HD upgrade, but also controls better.

Other than that, combat is pretty much the same as you remember. You'll roam around areas, enemies will pop up and you'll have to dispatch them quickly to earn experience points and level up skills. This take on combat is still pretty cool stuff today. Though it lacks some of the refinements of Kingdom Hearts II, it's still fun and simple to play. But most important, the combat doesn't bog things down by constantly having you transition into a battle and then out of a battle so that the story can progress.

There are some things that have not aged quite as well in Kingdom Hearts, however. Chief among them are the gummi ship segments. For the most part many of them are simply long, repetitive and slow paced. Flying to a new world just doesn't really provide a whole lot of fun. It feels counter to the fast paced action of the rest of the game. Some of the platforming segments are also a little off at times. Jumping from one platform to another can sometimes feel like a hassle, especially before you get the abilities that help simplify it. These things aren't really "bad," mind you. At the time of the games original release, it probably didn't matter much but now it stands out a little more. Thankfully, though, Kingdom Hearts is still a blast to play. All the characters, the story and the gameplay is just as fun as it ever was.

Unfortunately, the original Kingdom Hearts is all that's really worthwhile in the collection. While Chain of Memories has a good story (actually a rather great one) the fact that it still has a pretty toned down card based battle system is urksome. The combat simply isn't that much fun. The fact that it also must transition into a battle as opposed to being right there in the action like it is in the first game is also a drag. Granted this is a game that was remade from a GBA title, which certainly plays a part in that, but just the same it's a shame that while some enhancements were made to the original game to make the experience better, this particular game doesn't really have any that do. Chain of Memories is also well known for just not letting you explore a ton or anything of the sort. The story, however, is essential to understanding the overall plot of the Kingdom Hearts series. It links to the second game and actually enhances the experience of that game. It's worth playing through Chain of Memories just for the story alone, but the gameplay isn't all that exciting.

The last bit is Kingdom Hearts 358/2. The game was originally released on the DS. You are NOT actually getting that game, though. All you really get is the cutscenes from that game--enhanced and reworked. They look gorgeous but it's not really all that exciting. Granted, it probably would've been a bit much to remake the entire game in the same manner as Chain of Memories, but what you realize is that much of the cutscenes in 358/2 are quite dull. It's worth watching for the sake of the story at least once. And they're fully voiced and acted, but it's nothing too exciting. For the most part much of it is rather dull.

Even though the Kingdom Hearts HD Remix isn't as good as other collections out there, the price for just the original Kingdom Hearts alone is pretty worthwhile, as the game itself is amazing. Even though there are some aspects that haven't aged that well, the game still looks and plays incredibly well even by todays standards. If you haven't experienced the original Kingdom Hearts or you want to experience it again, this collection is for you.

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At last it is here, the Kingdom Hearts has finally arrived on the PS3 and it brought with it all the enjoyment from the past. It comes with Kingdom Hearts Final mix (was only in Japan), Chain of Memories, and the cinematics for 365/2 from the DS which tells the story between chain of memories and KH2. All three have been redone for HD with Kingdom Hearts being completely redone as they originally lost the source code for the game, so they had to do the whole game from scratch with the original soundtrack, voicetrack, and script. This has an extra boss fight and other Keyblades that was not in the original US edition. I have only played the first hour of the first game, and i already have enjoyed it. Controls are the same so no new learning, just have to remember how things work since it has been so long since I played this. So get this classic set and start playing and remember why you enjoyed this series while we wait for 2.5 remix and of course KINGDOM HEARTS 3!!!!!

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**Before I start my review, I'd like to note that I have not played Re:Chain of Memories yet or watched the 358/2 Days cutscenes. My review so far is based on what I've experienced in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix.**

It's been a few years since I played the original Kingdom Hearts on my now broken PS2, so I was over the moon when I heard the original Kingdom Hearts was going to be re-released for PS3. I'll admit, though, I was afraid the game was going to be a flop. I had heard a lot of people saying the remastering was superficial at best and that Square Enix was simply throwing this together to keep its base of fans from totally losing hope in one of Square Enix's best-selling franchises. However, I am happy to say that I have not been disappointed yet.

The graphics are really good. The characters and game design are sharp and crisp, yet do not stray far from the look and feel of the original version. The addition of the Final Mix cut-scenes also work seamlessly with the game and show crucial scenes foreshadowing KH2.

The switch from L2/R2 camera control to right analog control makes exploring the map much more intuitive, and the special command feature (triangle button) really helps predicting the right moment to use moves like arcanum and strike.

The gummi ship has also been updated into a more prominent feature. The gummi menu and ship designing are more or less the same, but traveling between worlds on normal drive now involves missions. It's essentially KH meets KH2. You get points for shooting heartless gummi ships and for collecting items like blueprints and gummi blocks. There are three missions for each world. To complete all of them, you have to earn a certain amount of points or attach certain blocks to your ship and run the gauntlet without taking damage. New gummi blocks are also available for greater customization.

The diversity of heartless is also really impressive. You'll run into all of the original foes like "shadow", "soldier" and "large body", but you'll also encounter some new ones that originally appeared in the Japanese KH Final Mix. (SPOILER ALERT) One of the new ones is simply an enlarged version of "shadow", but it's a lot creepier having one of them bearing down on you. (ANOTHER SPOILER ALERT) There is another heartless that is a spin-off of the "bouncywild" called the sniperwild. It's name is pretty self-explanatory, but it's one of the more interesting new heartless that I've seen so far.

The list of items you can find is longer now. Stones are now available to us in item synthesizing. They can only be collected by defeating the new enemy types. The only other new synthesis item is dark matter, which is only found by opening chests, winning mini-games and, ironically, item synthesizing. There are two new keyblades you can obtain in KHFM. You must defeat certain Coliseum enemies to unlock them. (I have not unlocked them yet.)

The number of cool new features is pretty long, and I have not listed all of them, but I feel like Kingdom Hearts Final Mix has lived up to the original game's standards. The graphics are clean, the controls and in-game menu are easy to follow, and the amount of new features and items is enough to satisfy the desires of people who grew up on the original game. If you have not played any of the Kingdom Hearts games before or if you wish to relive the experience, I recommend you buy this game. Kingdom Hearts 2.5 will also be hitting the store shelves sometime in future, so keep an eye out for it. Check up on my review from time to time. I will continue to make updates as I make my way through the game.

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I had a wonderful feeling of nostalgia when I first heard rumors of this remix and leapt for joy when it became official. Years ago when the idea of mixing Final Fantasy with elements from Disney and then tossing them into the various animations I grew up watching, I must admit that it seemed like a bad idea. Somehow it worked and I'm glad it did.

Like so many other fans, I had a lot of unanswered questions surrounding this remix. Having played this game for a couple of days now, those questions have been answered. I feel that the best way for me to approach this review is to create two separate sections: one those completely new to Kingdom Hearts and another for those looking to relive an epic adventure.

For Those New to Kingdom Hearts:

Let's start by addressing some of the more common questions that new players would have.

Is Kingdom Hearts a Good Game?

While Kingdom Hearts utilizes characters from Final Fantasy, the gameplay does not match that of Final Fantasy. It's more of an action based RPG in that you fight battles in real time. With that said, it's not the typical button-mashing action game either (assuming you play it on PROUD mode i.e. highest difficulty). Kingdom Hearts requires a different strategy for each mob. So if you like RPG and action games, then Kingdom Hearts is a perfect match.

Is Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Remix worth the cost?

You are getting a total of 2 playable games and 1 game worth of scenes. In essence, three games worth of story in all. So yes, you will get your money's worth.

What Order Should I play these Games In?

The play order of Kingdom Hearts can be very confusing for beginners to the franchise. The reason for the order is due to handheld releases. With that said, the order is actually listed correctly within the game. It is as follows:

1. Kingdom Hearts Remix

2. Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories (sounds like spam email)

3. Kingdom Hearts 358/2

You will need to play all three of these games in order to understand the events of Kingdom Hearts 2.

For Fans of the Franchise:

Now let's move onto some questions that I, as a long-time fan of this series, needed answered.

What exactly is included in Kingdom Hearts 1.5?

The Japan based version of Kingdom Hearts 1 has not only been fully remastered, but some of the content has been tweaked also. For example, some of the treasure contents have been swapped, scenes changed just a little bit, and so forth. The camera has been changed to the right analog stick (fans will remember the horrible L1/R1 camera movement). The Japan version has more content so NA fans can expect to experience both nostalgia and fresh content.

Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories is about the same as the PS2 version with the exception of the remastered scenes.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 is not playable. The remastered content is available via a theatre option. For trophy lovers, you will be pleased to know that you get trophies simply for watching these scenes.

Furthermore, this is all included on 1 disc and before you ask, no there is no huge download required like with the Assassin's Creed trilogy release a year ago. Everything has been fit onto a single disc.

Where is Kingdom Hearts 2?

I would venture a guess and say that if KH 1.5 is successful, then we can expect a 2.5 release in the near future (before KH3). Trust me, you will not be disappointed with KH 1.5 is you are a fan of the franchise.

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My kinds love it, they spend a lot of time playing it on the PS3. The really plus for me is that it has real two player mode so both my kids can enjoy the game, and not just playing and the other one getting bored waiting their turn. My son keeps talking about it and wants to tell me every detail :)

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We bought this for our boy, and I decided to try it to see what it was like after I watched him play it a bit. It's not what you'd expect at all. I thought it was just dragon fighting and that he wouldn't like it, but he wanted it. It is dragon fighting, but you have tons of quests to do between fights. You choose when to fight. Unlock dragons, play again each other with your own dragon or with a standard version. You have to train to unlock moves. It's really far more complicated than you would think for a child's game. Let's just say I spent hours training a dragon, and learning how to do it. He beat me. And I mean beat me bad! This is something you can play with your kid and really enjoy it! I give it five because-that graphics are better than some high priced games. It's a child's game an adult can play without going crazy. It's challenging.

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The How to Train Your Dragon PS3 game fell far short of my (and my child's) expectations. The good:

(1) some "arcade" like features including flying the dragons.

(2) customization, albeit limited, features for each dragon.

The bad:

(1) the graphics are PS2 quality

(2) It is simply a recast "Kung Fu" fighting game wherein the toons beat the begeeses out of each other with dragons.

(3) One would think with the adventure tone of the movie, the game creators would have made a little more exploration (of quality of Rachet and Clank) and less antiquated kung fu theater.

Overall, I think Dreamworks and Activision really missed an opportunity here. I'm hoping they consider a better release in the future.

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This is a great game overall. Some of the "taking care of your dragon" areas of the game can be a bit complex for younger players, but I've honestly been surprised at how much fun the game is.

We haven't been playing it long, but I would have liked to see more story in the game.

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Really fun video game. It is not very difficult to play, but it is challenging. The graphics are well done, and the game itself is quite a journey.

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