| | Soul Calibur V Review – The soul still burns | 
Darryn Bonthuys - February 3rd, 2012 | February may be the month where gaming finally puts a boot to the ass of gamer wallets, but if there is one genre that is leading the pack this year, it has to be the category of fisticuffs and pugilism.
First out of the fighting genre stables this year is Soul Calibur V, bringing with it some familiar mechanics and characters, but can the latest ... [»] | 
Score
8.0/10 |
| Trine 2 review – Trine a little tenderness | 
Garth Holden - February 2nd, 2012 | Pontius the knight, Amadeus the wizard and Zoya the thief are hurled into another adventure by the enigmatic Trine, a magical artifact. Can they save the kingdom again? Will Amadeus survive the wrath of his wife when he gets back home? Without a word, or a choice it seems, the Trine teleports the heroes to an unknown forest for a new journey.For those new to ... [»] |
Score
8.0/10 |
| The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff review – Get Stuff(ed) | 
Abigail Holden - February 2nd, 2012 | In the world of The Sims, a ‘stuff pack’ is really what the name says: like an expansion pack, but it only includes new items (i.e. stuff). There is no new gameplay, unless it’s directly related to a new item. So, naturally, this is a bit of a money-making scheme for EA, as you can buy a Sims 3 expansion pack, complete with new items AND new gameplay, for around R250, while a stuff pack will set you back ... [»] | 
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| Saints Row the Third Genki Bowl DLC Review – I (didn’t) survive a Japanese game show | 
Darryn Bonthuys - January 31st, 2012 | With the latest title in the Saints Row franchise releasing last year, it was clear that the gangsters from Stillwater had finally escaped the image of a Grand Theft Auto clone and had managed to forge their own identity, one that was loaded with off the wall absurdity, cheesy stereotypes and absolute insanity.
While the loco experience may not have been to everybody's taste, it ... [»] |
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| Kirby’s adventure Wii review – Think Pink | 
Garth Holden - January 27th, 2012 | Kirby, King Dedede, Waddle Dee and Meta Knight - usually at each other’s throats - team up to try to save Magolor by rebuilding his Lor Starcutter, a spaceship capable of opening portals to travel vast distances. The pieces of the Puddlejumper Starcutter have been sprayed all over Pop Star, and it is up to Kirby ... [»] |
Score
7.0/10 |
| James Noir’s Hollywood Crimes 3D review – Criminal Negligence | 
Garth Holden - January 25th, 2012 | It is Hollywood in the 1960s, and you are taking part in a game show about puzzles. While busy on the show, you meet an old friend who is now an FBI agent investigating a serial killer who targets the winners of the TV show that you are currently a contestant in. He asks for your help to solve the puzzles left behind by the killer. The clues lead to new victims, and you end ... [»] |
Score
6.5/10 |
| Trailer Park King Episode 2–A review.. well nearly | 
Gavin Mannion - January 23rd, 2012 | It’s not often that we get to review indie games mainly because of the huge amount of retail titles that get sent our way but it’s January and I didn’t want to review a hidden object game so when an email arrived asking if we’d like to review a game about ... [»] |
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| Dawn of Fantasy review – Rigor MMORT(I)S | 
Garth Holden - January 20th, 2012 | Do you play Tiny Towers or Evony, or any of those persistent games that keep grown men tending farms and decorating their skyscraper instead of doing actual work?
Maybe you saw Farmville and thought: ‘I wish this had the added option of building military units and ruining someone else’s day.’ That could be cool right? I mean persistent works brilliantly in EVE online.
Sadly, you would be wrong, at least with Dawn of Fantasy.Dawn of Fantasy is set in the generic, forgettable ... [»] | 
Score
1.0/10 |
| Flux Family Secrets: The Ripple Effect review – Get Fluxed | 
Abigail Holden - January 17th, 2012 | The second hidden object game we looked at was Flux Family Secrets – The Ripple Effect. While still a hidden object game, the approach and style is somewhat different from Awakening – The Dreamless Castle. This time around, you’re in a more modern setting. As a young woman investigating her heritage, you receive a mysterious letter with instructions to visit a mysterious mansion. After a meeting with the mysterious inhabitants there, you ... [»] |
Score
5.0/10 |
| Anno 2070 Review – Future Tycoon | 
Abigail Holden - January 16th, 2012 | The year is 2070, and although global warming has not destroyed the Earth, it has shaken things up a bit. Some resources have dried up, and others have become available through new technologies. You are a city builder, with access to ships and a number of resource-rich islands. The idea in Anno is to build cities and trade resources between your islands, and negotiate (or battle it out) with the other inhabitants.
Simply, Anno 2070 is a great city building game.If that’s what you’re interested in, this ... [»] |
Score
8.0/10 |
| Awakening: The Dreamless Castle review – Wake me up when it’s over | 
Abigail Holden - January 16th, 2012 | If the mere thought of a hidden object game makes your eyes water, then do not read any further. If, however, this kind of challenge does appeal to you, you’ve come to the right place. Most gaming stores now have entire shelves or stands dedicated to this genre of PC games. The general idea is to spot objects in a scene and solve various puzzles.
We’ve had a look at three such games from Big Fish ... [»] |
Score
4.0/10 |
| Orb GPX2 headset review – Sweet music to your tiny ears | 
Geoffrey Tim - January 11th, 2012 | If you’ve stepped in to a retail store in South Africa that sells video games lately, you’ll have noticed a deluge of new gaming peripherals and products from Orb. From DS styluses (styli?) and chargers to controllers, gaming headsets and everything in between, their budget-minded range is nothing if not extensive.
We got the opportunity to tackle ... [»] |
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| WRC2 Review – Another one bites the dirt | 
Darryn Bonthuys - January 9th, 2012 | 2010’s World Rally Championship was a decent game that was severely hamstrung in terms of presentation and content. In a genre that has gone beyond point to point races into more exotic ideas such as gymkhana and full-on, multi-terrain races, this pure rallying experience was always going to have a tough time trying to appeal beyond the niche audience that would be keen for it.
So with the inevitable sequel now sitting on store shelves, ... [»] |
Score
5.5/10 |
| Motionsports Adrenaline review – Adrenalolololol | 
Garth Holden - January 5th, 2012 | Are you into EXTREME sports and want to make your gaming more EXTREME too? Then Motionsports Adrenaline is probably not the title for you! Or anyone else. Ever.The various sports you can compete in are:
· Windsurfing · Mountain biking · Wingsuit · Mountain climbing · Kayak · Extreme SkiIn windsurfing mode, you tilt your fists to move around and collect coins, grind along rails and jump up ramps and then do ... [»] |
Score
2.0/10 |
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