Since the Academy decided to have 10 movies I will have 10 as well, and in no particular order:
The Town
Inception
Toy Story 3
Despicable Me
True Grit
Salt
The Book of Eli
Brooklyn's Finest
The Social Network
Green Zone
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, November 29, 2010
Civilization V
I have never been a huge player in the Civilization area. I've always loved strategy games, but I never actually played a Civilization game. I had some money and wanted a new game and figured its been getting decent reviews why not take a wack at it. Well I'm happy to say I've found this game to be a homerun.
Story: You want to win...
Gameplay: The gameplay in Civ 5 is a basic RTS matchup but has so much deeper roots than I've even found yet. So the basic idea is to start off with a small city and become a massive superpower empire. However, on the way you will have to deal with starvation, barbarians, and other factions who are working towards the same goal. The basic idea is to start a net of money and start conquering or buying out all oposing factions. During this time you learn new technologys all the way from simple archery to laser beams and stealth bombers. As the game progresses you move into different eras Ancient, Classical, Medieval, Rennisance, Industrial, Modern, and Futuristic (I don't remember what this is called exactly because I have yet to get there). Also, every civilization (18 total) has two special units as well as a special ability that comes into play. Example being Japan uses Bushido so that even weakened units fight with the same strength.
Graphics: One reason I love Civ 5 is that the graphics aren't there to impress anyone. Everything has a cartoonish feel to it, and it makes for great fun. However, when you have a massive army of tanks and infantry it makes for quite a sight. Explosions and what have you are no exceptional sight, however once you have a bustling city going it looks quite impressive. All in all the graphics aren't an amazing game changer however for what the game requires it gets the job done.
Sound: The sound is decent, but by no means extrodinary. The sound track consists of soothing music that won't get your blood boiling or put you to sleep. Battle noises are just like most games with battle. Guys dying give out a shriek of pain, things exploding make a loud boom noise, and cows mooing sound like cows mooing. Nothing here makes you think "Woah that sounded awsome!", but on the counter part nothing makes you feel like the game wasn't trying hard at all.
Story: No score, because there isn't a story really.
Gameplay:9/10 Keeps the fun rolling even without action
Graphics:7/10 Gets the job done
Sound:7/10 Cows sound like cows... Hurray!
Overall: 8.5/10 Worth a buy
Story: You want to win...
Gameplay: The gameplay in Civ 5 is a basic RTS matchup but has so much deeper roots than I've even found yet. So the basic idea is to start off with a small city and become a massive superpower empire. However, on the way you will have to deal with starvation, barbarians, and other factions who are working towards the same goal. The basic idea is to start a net of money and start conquering or buying out all oposing factions. During this time you learn new technologys all the way from simple archery to laser beams and stealth bombers. As the game progresses you move into different eras Ancient, Classical, Medieval, Rennisance, Industrial, Modern, and Futuristic (I don't remember what this is called exactly because I have yet to get there). Also, every civilization (18 total) has two special units as well as a special ability that comes into play. Example being Japan uses Bushido so that even weakened units fight with the same strength.
Graphics: One reason I love Civ 5 is that the graphics aren't there to impress anyone. Everything has a cartoonish feel to it, and it makes for great fun. However, when you have a massive army of tanks and infantry it makes for quite a sight. Explosions and what have you are no exceptional sight, however once you have a bustling city going it looks quite impressive. All in all the graphics aren't an amazing game changer however for what the game requires it gets the job done.
Sound: The sound is decent, but by no means extrodinary. The sound track consists of soothing music that won't get your blood boiling or put you to sleep. Battle noises are just like most games with battle. Guys dying give out a shriek of pain, things exploding make a loud boom noise, and cows mooing sound like cows mooing. Nothing here makes you think "Woah that sounded awsome!", but on the counter part nothing makes you feel like the game wasn't trying hard at all.
Story: No score, because there isn't a story really.
Gameplay:9/10 Keeps the fun rolling even without action
Graphics:7/10 Gets the job done
Sound:7/10 Cows sound like cows... Hurray!
Overall: 8.5/10 Worth a buy
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Fable 3
I was quite excited to get Fable III into my 360 console. I thoroughly enjoyed the first title of the Fable series. The second Fable was on my "meh" list and had an okay time. Now as for Fable III I'm happy to say its a great way to go out for the series.
Story: So the basic story is that your tyrant brother has gone to far, and must be brought done by a revolution. So embarking on your quest you gain followers by finishing quests and making promises to groups of people. Now once you gain your king or queenship you learn that the "Darkness" is coming and your brother was being a dick to gain money for the defense of Albion. In such, you have the choice of being a good and just ruler but dooming your people, or being a cruel, tyrannical ruler but saving your people from ultimate disaster. There ya go the story in a nut shell.
Graphics: The graphics are of that great (or not so great) Fable cartoonish style. The one big problem with the graphics in this game are the frequent graphical glitches I ran into. For one often in cut scenes hair wouldn't appear properly under their hat.
Gameplay: The gameplay in Fable 3 is that of every other Fable but with one big difference. Instead of gaining experience for the way you kill people (Magic, Melee, or Musket) you gain what is called Guild Seals. You spend these on what is called The Road to Rule and choose between more damage for melee, magic, and range or even more money for jobs completed. Also a fun tid bit, whenever you upgrade any attack attributes whatever weapon you have starts to turn a colour and turns into a different shape. Besides that its like any other RPG, do quests gain your "experience" and become an awesome badass and take down the evil ruler. Though that's where the good stuff ends, and the bad stuff begins. For one there is often a massive frame rate glitch that often happens during a fight or during a job which makes it a pain in the ass. Also your auto lock on will often lock onto an invisible object and fire at nothing. There's plenty of bad glitches and quirks, but it is sooo worth it.
Sound: The track in Fable 3 is the normal medieval style music. The voice acting in Fable has never been that of great nor amazing. It continues in this game with lips just flapping so it looks like they're taking. All in all its not a huge game changer as Fable was never big on the cut scenes.
Overall: 8/10 Its fun, funny, and Fable
Story: 7/10 Nothing great but nothings to bad
Graphics: 8/10 I enjoyed the graphical style of Fable 3
Gameplay: 7/10 A lot of gameplay glitches but some decent gameplay none the less
Sound: 6/10 Decent track but less than decent voice acting
Story: So the basic story is that your tyrant brother has gone to far, and must be brought done by a revolution. So embarking on your quest you gain followers by finishing quests and making promises to groups of people. Now once you gain your king or queenship you learn that the "Darkness" is coming and your brother was being a dick to gain money for the defense of Albion. In such, you have the choice of being a good and just ruler but dooming your people, or being a cruel, tyrannical ruler but saving your people from ultimate disaster. There ya go the story in a nut shell.
Graphics: The graphics are of that great (or not so great) Fable cartoonish style. The one big problem with the graphics in this game are the frequent graphical glitches I ran into. For one often in cut scenes hair wouldn't appear properly under their hat.
Gameplay: The gameplay in Fable 3 is that of every other Fable but with one big difference. Instead of gaining experience for the way you kill people (Magic, Melee, or Musket) you gain what is called Guild Seals. You spend these on what is called The Road to Rule and choose between more damage for melee, magic, and range or even more money for jobs completed. Also a fun tid bit, whenever you upgrade any attack attributes whatever weapon you have starts to turn a colour and turns into a different shape. Besides that its like any other RPG, do quests gain your "experience" and become an awesome badass and take down the evil ruler. Though that's where the good stuff ends, and the bad stuff begins. For one there is often a massive frame rate glitch that often happens during a fight or during a job which makes it a pain in the ass. Also your auto lock on will often lock onto an invisible object and fire at nothing. There's plenty of bad glitches and quirks, but it is sooo worth it.
Sound: The track in Fable 3 is the normal medieval style music. The voice acting in Fable has never been that of great nor amazing. It continues in this game with lips just flapping so it looks like they're taking. All in all its not a huge game changer as Fable was never big on the cut scenes.
Overall: 8/10 Its fun, funny, and Fable
Story: 7/10 Nothing great but nothings to bad
Graphics: 8/10 I enjoyed the graphical style of Fable 3
Gameplay: 7/10 A lot of gameplay glitches but some decent gameplay none the less
Sound: 6/10 Decent track but less than decent voice acting
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Vanquish
Vanquish is an... interesting title to say the least. I'm not sure what this game tried to accomplish, but I found it a decent game with a little bit of excitment. If your looking for a description of the game basicly look at it as Gears of Halo.
Story: The basic story here is that the Russians are threatening to wipe out the US with a super weapon and a massive robot army. So the president (who strangely looks like Hilary Clinton.... coinsidence?) says we shall not back down and sends out a massive space born army to attack the russian space born super weapon robot army. You play as a top secret government super soldier that can use boosters to thrust around the map. So why did I call it Gears of Halo exactly you may ask yourself?? Its like Gears of War because America is getting wiped out and only some badass dude and his clique can save it. Its like halo because you are a super soldier that doesnt take crap from anyone. Oh, and some scientist gets captured and there you go, the story all in one.
Gameplay: The gameplay is like any other shooter point the reticle and rip shit until you reach a checkpoint. Theres honestly no real top notch thing that makes you want to play this game. I ran into few glitches and no game changing glitches in that. But all in all its bland gameplay with a few ups and downs to try and get the ball rolling.
Graphics: The graphics are pretty good for a game that focuses on fast past action, and constant bullets and missles flying about. However when your about to die you go into a super slow mode where you can shoot missles, and mabye it was just me but my screen got pretty blurry on these parts.
Sound: The sound was okay, except for the usual same phrase 85 times per level and every person in the game says "Fucking Robots" like every 18 seconds. The voice acting wasn't that great, but it got the job done and was better than most games out there now-a-days. One bright spot was the sound track for the game. There is constant techno and dance music playing to keep the blood pumping and making those action sequences all the more exciting.
Overall: 7/10 Decent game though worth a rent more than a buy.
Story: 6/10 Got the job done, but I think James Bond has it covered for the most part
Gameplay: 6/10 Okay, but it didnt change up enough to keep me enthusiastic
Graphics: 7/10 Mediocre graphics that just do enough to make it look next gen
Sound: 8/10 Awsome sound track, however bad voice acting and repetative phrases
Story: The basic story here is that the Russians are threatening to wipe out the US with a super weapon and a massive robot army. So the president (who strangely looks like Hilary Clinton.... coinsidence?) says we shall not back down and sends out a massive space born army to attack the russian space born super weapon robot army. You play as a top secret government super soldier that can use boosters to thrust around the map. So why did I call it Gears of Halo exactly you may ask yourself?? Its like Gears of War because America is getting wiped out and only some badass dude and his clique can save it. Its like halo because you are a super soldier that doesnt take crap from anyone. Oh, and some scientist gets captured and there you go, the story all in one.
Gameplay: The gameplay is like any other shooter point the reticle and rip shit until you reach a checkpoint. Theres honestly no real top notch thing that makes you want to play this game. I ran into few glitches and no game changing glitches in that. But all in all its bland gameplay with a few ups and downs to try and get the ball rolling.
Graphics: The graphics are pretty good for a game that focuses on fast past action, and constant bullets and missles flying about. However when your about to die you go into a super slow mode where you can shoot missles, and mabye it was just me but my screen got pretty blurry on these parts.
Sound: The sound was okay, except for the usual same phrase 85 times per level and every person in the game says "Fucking Robots" like every 18 seconds. The voice acting wasn't that great, but it got the job done and was better than most games out there now-a-days. One bright spot was the sound track for the game. There is constant techno and dance music playing to keep the blood pumping and making those action sequences all the more exciting.
Overall: 7/10 Decent game though worth a rent more than a buy.
Story: 6/10 Got the job done, but I think James Bond has it covered for the most part
Gameplay: 6/10 Okay, but it didnt change up enough to keep me enthusiastic
Graphics: 7/10 Mediocre graphics that just do enough to make it look next gen
Sound: 8/10 Awsome sound track, however bad voice acting and repetative phrases
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Spiderman Shattered Dimensions
So I've seen a couple reviews of this game and everyone is giving it praise on the best spiderman game in a while if not ever. I'm here to say otherwise.
Story:
Really simple story, Mysterio steals a tablet that gives great power. In the battle spiderman breaks it and the tablet shatters across 4 dimensions. Amazing, Ultimate, 2066, and Noir spiderman. So you have to go and retrieve the tablets.
Graphics:
I think this is the one bright spot in the game. The graphics all have the comic book animation to them. Thats all there is to it, besides special moves weren't all that great looking.
Gameplay:
Honestly, kind of hated the gameplay in that you were chasing a boss throughout the entire level just to have them use the tablet and beat a somewhat harder version of that person. Amazing, Ultimate, and 2066 Spiderman were all the beat 'em up type gameplay that didn't to much to keep me active and entertained. The Noir is probably the worst attempt at a stealth sectiong ever, I mean a baseball game has better stealth elements than Noir did. Ok so the basic idea of Noir is stick to shadows, and don't get caught in light or else the goons' super guns will destroy you. And I mean super guns, if you tried to fight the thugs they would just block every attack and shoot you half to hell. It basicly tried to combine Arkham Asylum with Splinter Cell Conviction, and it just doesnt melt together at all. In turn this game just doesn't vary the gameplay well, and its the same chase after a boss for 45 mins for like 12 levels.
Voice Acting:
This section isn't really focused on the way the lips move or anything. More so on the jokes that the Spidermen crack every once and a while. Until you realize that they decided only to put 10 jokes in. The only time I enjoyed this game was when you fight/chase Deadpool, and its just you and him making fun of each other. In such, one other area that destoyed this game.
Story: 3/10 Generic, obvious, and no twists or anything
Graphics: 7/10 They looked nice, but attacks weren't all that impresive
Gameplay: 2/10 Chase a boss for 45 mins, beat up 800 guys, rinse and repeat
Voice Acting: 5/10 Couple of funny jokes, but repeated way to often
Overall: 4/10 If you like spiderman rent it, but in all honesty no replay value and no fun after the tutorial.
Story:
Really simple story, Mysterio steals a tablet that gives great power. In the battle spiderman breaks it and the tablet shatters across 4 dimensions. Amazing, Ultimate, 2066, and Noir spiderman. So you have to go and retrieve the tablets.
Graphics:
I think this is the one bright spot in the game. The graphics all have the comic book animation to them. Thats all there is to it, besides special moves weren't all that great looking.
Gameplay:
Honestly, kind of hated the gameplay in that you were chasing a boss throughout the entire level just to have them use the tablet and beat a somewhat harder version of that person. Amazing, Ultimate, and 2066 Spiderman were all the beat 'em up type gameplay that didn't to much to keep me active and entertained. The Noir is probably the worst attempt at a stealth sectiong ever, I mean a baseball game has better stealth elements than Noir did. Ok so the basic idea of Noir is stick to shadows, and don't get caught in light or else the goons' super guns will destroy you. And I mean super guns, if you tried to fight the thugs they would just block every attack and shoot you half to hell. It basicly tried to combine Arkham Asylum with Splinter Cell Conviction, and it just doesnt melt together at all. In turn this game just doesn't vary the gameplay well, and its the same chase after a boss for 45 mins for like 12 levels.
Voice Acting:
This section isn't really focused on the way the lips move or anything. More so on the jokes that the Spidermen crack every once and a while. Until you realize that they decided only to put 10 jokes in. The only time I enjoyed this game was when you fight/chase Deadpool, and its just you and him making fun of each other. In such, one other area that destoyed this game.
Story: 3/10 Generic, obvious, and no twists or anything
Graphics: 7/10 They looked nice, but attacks weren't all that impresive
Gameplay: 2/10 Chase a boss for 45 mins, beat up 800 guys, rinse and repeat
Voice Acting: 5/10 Couple of funny jokes, but repeated way to often
Overall: 4/10 If you like spiderman rent it, but in all honesty no replay value and no fun after the tutorial.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The Expendables
The Expendables is a movie directed Sylvester Stallone and starring Sylvester Stallone. Obviously this movie is all about killing, explosions, and Sylvester Stallone.
To start off there is a story, but it is well weak to say the least. Basicly the group of killers are mercinaries, and they are offered a job. They are supposed to kill the leader of some small island, and it all goes wrong. Blah Blah Blah...
Anywho its all about the action here, plain and simple. Though the explosions become somewhat corny its good fun action. All there is to it is action, so if you want a story this movie is a no go. However, you want a fun flick with guts and bullets flying then have at it.
This movie is all about the action don't go for a good developed plot, just go for explosions, guns, and Sylvester Stallone.
To start off there is a story, but it is well weak to say the least. Basicly the group of killers are mercinaries, and they are offered a job. They are supposed to kill the leader of some small island, and it all goes wrong. Blah Blah Blah...
Anywho its all about the action here, plain and simple. Though the explosions become somewhat corny its good fun action. All there is to it is action, so if you want a story this movie is a no go. However, you want a fun flick with guts and bullets flying then have at it.
This movie is all about the action don't go for a good developed plot, just go for explosions, guns, and Sylvester Stallone.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Other Guys
So I'm going to say this review might be a little more biased then others because I enjoy Will Ferrell's movies (except Taladega Knights). Anyways, this movie is an action-comedy hybrid and luckly Mark Wahlberg is there to be kick ass and Will Ferrell to be well... Will Ferrell.
So the story is two super cops (The Rock and Sameul L. Jackson) end up dead, and someone needs to fill there shoes. Will Ferrell being someone who barley has the requierements to be a cop (he audited his parents at 11) doesnt want to take that step. However, Mark Wahlberg willing to make his comeback from his run in with Derek Jeter decides to take a big case and become the hero cops. Unfortunetly, two other cops want to take the same step and with Will Ferrell as a partner Mark has his work cut out. Thus, the story continues with gun-fire, comedy, and explosions through out.
Though the comedy is good, I really enjoyed the action sequences as they looked like the old 80s and 90s cop movies that are badass. Throught out the movie punch lines are thrown out giving a good laugh (until a baby in the movie theater starts to cry).
This movie is a good comedy and action film, and if you're looking for a good time this is the movie to see.
So the story is two super cops (The Rock and Sameul L. Jackson) end up dead, and someone needs to fill there shoes. Will Ferrell being someone who barley has the requierements to be a cop (he audited his parents at 11) doesnt want to take that step. However, Mark Wahlberg willing to make his comeback from his run in with Derek Jeter decides to take a big case and become the hero cops. Unfortunetly, two other cops want to take the same step and with Will Ferrell as a partner Mark has his work cut out. Thus, the story continues with gun-fire, comedy, and explosions through out.
Though the comedy is good, I really enjoyed the action sequences as they looked like the old 80s and 90s cop movies that are badass. Throught out the movie punch lines are thrown out giving a good laugh (until a baby in the movie theater starts to cry).
This movie is a good comedy and action film, and if you're looking for a good time this is the movie to see.
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