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Dishonored 2 (PC) Review

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:37:00 -0500

In my opinion the first Dishonored is one of the best single player games ever made. Sequels have a tendency to be not as good as the original. Sequels such as Crysis 2, F.E.A.R 2, Doom Eternal, Deus Ex Invisible War etc., were not as good as the first games.

Going into Dishonored 2, I didn’t know much about the story or the gameplay changes. I wanted to experience the game without knowing much about it.

Assassins Creed Syndicate (PC) Review

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:29:47 -0500

Got this game for free on Uplay. Finished it on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Ubisoft needed a win after the disaster of Unity at launch. Syndicate released the following year, had a smooth launch, and was generally well received. Assassin’s Creed purists weren’t thrilled because the parkour lacked the depth Unity offered. After watching some videos on YouTube, I agree that Syndicate’s parkour is noticeably more simplistic. The grapple hook was a little controversial. I understand why it exists, and it didn’t bother me too much, but Unity handled traversal better. Tall structures in Unity had stationary grapples placed in specific spots, which still required effort and gave you a sense of accomplishment when you parkoured your way to the top of Notre Dame.

Assassins Creed Odyssey (PC) Review

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:58:00 -0600

I have mixed feelings about the game.

What I Liked

Quick Save Feature: The ability to quickly save progress is a significant plus. The old save system would have made things worse.
World Design: The game boasts an impressive world design in terms of visuals, and the vast map to explore.
Stunning Graphics: The visuals are truly remarkable, better than Assassin’s Creed Origins in my opinion.

Borderlands (PC) Review

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:20:00 -0500

I’m somewhat conflicted about Borderlands. Technically, it’s a solid game. It ran smoothly on my setup with a 2560x1440 resolution, an i7-6700k processor, and a GeForce 1080Ti, without any issues.

However, the gameplay feels dated. Movement lacks a sense of weight, and I frequently got stuck on level geometry, especially in densely packed areas. The vehicle controls are also unconventional, using mouse-based turning rather than the standard WASD movement, which took some time to get used to.

Batman Arkham City (PC) Review

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 14:21:00 -0500

Very solid game. Definitely worth playing. Main story takes about 13 hours to complete. There is a TON of side content.

Combat is the best part of this game and there is a lot to learn. After 13+ hours, I don’t think I am anywhere near mastering it. There are parts that are unfair at times, especially when there are a lot of armed guards. Lack of auto-run will get you killed.

Dishonored (PC) Review

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:32:00 -0500

Dishonored is one of the best single player games I ever played. It came very close to the original Deux Ex for me. There are so many ways to play this game - pure stealth, pure combat or a combination of both. The game manages to take player decisions into account and change things in subtle and interesting ways. The powers and skills acquired allow different ways to approach mission objectives.

Doom Eternal (PC) Review

Sat, 04 May 2024 15:24:00 -0500

Doom Eternal annoyed me to no end.

Its a very polished game, a functional product, and looks great. When the game gets going, its a lot of fun. Soundtrack is excellent - one of the best ever. There is nothing technically wrong with the game.

However, I cannot recommend this game, because I did not have fun playing it. For fans of the first game expecting similar gameplay, understand that in certain aspects, Doom Eternal is a VERY different game. My biggest complaint are design decisions that get in the way of having fun. Every time it feels like I am getting in the flow, the game does something dumb to ruin it.

Rise of the Tomb Raider (PC) Review

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:41:00 -0500

Rise of the Tomb Raider is a very solid sequel, and I really enjoyed this game. The graphics are top-notch — I played it at 3440x1440 resolution on a machine running an i7 12700k and a GeForce RTX 3080Ti with ray tracing enabled and I was getting over 100+ FPS with DLSS set to Quality mode. The attention to detail in the tombs you get to explore is outstanding, even extending to the optional ones. These optional tombs came closest to delivering the experience of the old games for me.

Assassinss Creed Origins (PC) Review

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:44:00 -0500

The best thing about Assassin’s Creed Origins is the game world. Ubisoft did a fantastic job creating Egypt. The map is massive, and strictly playing the story missions covers around 60% of the map—this is without any of the DLC content. Exploring the pyramids, the Sphinx, and other Egyptian landmarks is a lot of fun. The City of Memphis is particularly memorable to me. In the hands of a better studio, this game could have been a masterpiece.

Call of Juarez (PC) Review

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:37:00 -0600

Released in 2006, Call of Juarez is an FPS set in the Wild West. I should have loved this game, but I didn’t.

Considering the game was released 17 years ago, the visuals still hold up. Compared to most of the gray and brown shooters released around this time, this game stands out with colorful visuals. They successfully portrayed Mexico in a way that avoids the visual style of a Breaking Bad episode.

Mirrors Edge Catalyst (PC) Review

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 01:21:00 -0600

The best parkour game I ever played, with a very forgettable story

I played and enjoyed Mirror’s Edge back in 2009. It always puzzled me why DICE took so long to give us a sequel.

When Mirror’s Edge Catalyst first came out, the reviews were mixedand it was not available on Steam until June 2020. I recently picked it up on Steam for $1.99. Mirror’s Edge Catalyst brings the free-running action from the first game, and makes almost everything better.

Red Dead Redemption 2 (PC) Review

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:48:00 -0600

I had planned to write an extensive review of Red Dead Redemption 2, but before I do, let me just say that if you enjoy open-world games with excellent graphics and haven’t played this game yet, then stop reading and buy it now. I would hate to spoil the joy of discovering what this game has to offer.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a sequel-prequel to the original game, and based on my experience, it surpasses its predecessor in every aspect. Unfortunately, the original game was never released on PC, denying PC gamers the chance to experience it. Despite the latest remaster of Red Dead Redemption not being available on PC, I’m glad that Rockstar decided to release Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC.

Tomb Raider Anniversary (PC) Review

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a beautifully remade version of the classic 1996 game. It features modernized controls that are very much like Tomb Raider Legend, and while the majority of the game excels, subpar boss battles detract from the experience. The game’s remastered visuals are fantastic, and the developers took some minor creative liberties with the level design, making the game better for it. I thoroughly enjoyed playing through iconic levels such as The Lost Valley, Palace Midas, and St. Francis Folly. The Tomb Raider Legend engine holds up very well.

Frontlines Fuel of War (PC) Review

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:43:00 -0500

A game with massive potential that sadly never lived up to it.

Frontlines Fuel of War tells the story of a world in conflict between Western Alliance and Red Star Alliance forces. The game takes place in Turkmenistan, and moves into Moscow towards the end.

This is a typical mid 2000s modern military shooter. I never had the chance to play multiplayer and the single player is very average with blurry textures, very poor weapon handling, thoroughly forgettable story, bad voice acting and bad enemy AI. There are mechanics in this game that are better than an average Call of Duty campaign such as open ended levels, and vehicles etc. but it is very hard to get past the mediocrity of the rest of the game.

Half-Life: Blue Shift (PC) Review

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 15:37:00 -0500

Well worth the $0.50 I paid for it.

A thoroughly functional game, which does not outlast its welcome. It tells a concise story, and it fills in the gaps of the main Half-Life game. It took me a little under 4 hours to finish Blue Shift.

Technically, it is competent, but the original Half-Life engine has aged poorly. It worked fine at 2560x1440 resolution, but the game looks dated. I found it hard at times to distinguish textures that are meant to be interactive, because of how blurry the textures are at the resolution I am playing. I had to refer to the walkthrough a couple of times because I missed a switch that was right in front, but I did not identify it because textures tend to blend with each other.

SUPERHOT (PC) Review

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:44:00 -0500

I heard about this game when it was released back in 2016. It looked interesting but I didn’t want to buy it because I wasn’t entirely sure if I would like it.

7 years later, as I was looking through my game collection, I saw that I owned this game on Amazon. I am not sure how. I know I never purchased it. Now there is no excuse, and I must play this very interesting game.
I am won’t dwell too much on the story. I think its pretty good, which is rare for a video game. I often do not care about video game stories, but this is a rare exception. In terms of being memorable, it’s up there with Portal for me.

Alan Wake (PC) Review

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:11:00 -0500

I played the regular PC version of the game released on Feb 16, 2012 (according to Steam). I understand that this game is beloved by many, and I am not trying to be a contrarian. I enjoyed Alan Wake, but in my opinion, the only thing great about this game is the atmosphere. For a game that is released over a decade ago, the visuals hold up very well. I played this game on an ultrawide display (3440x1440) and I had absolutely no issues whatsoever. Fantastic.

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order (PC) Review

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 22:59:00 -0500

I did not like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. This review is going to contain mild spoilers.

Let me talk about the things I liked about this game.

Some of the level design and art work is absolutely amazing. It truly captured the essence of Star Wars.

From a technical perspective, there are no issues whatsoever, other than the fact that there is double DRM to have to deal with - Steam and the horrendous EA App. There were no issues running the game at 3440x1440 resolution in borderless Window mode (excellent), and I was consistently getting over 120FPS on the highest settings.

Cyberpunk 2077 (PC) Review

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:07:00 -0500

Where do I even begin talking about Cyberpunk 2077? It’s a very divisive game, and while I believe it was somewhat redeemed by the developers, it is a cautionary tale about hype, false advertising, and misleading marketing. It was beyond disappointing because CD Project Red, who gave us the fantastic Witcher 3, failed so spectacularly. I intend to talk about the events leading up to the launch of the game, the disastrous launch and the redemption that followed.

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter (PC) Review

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:12:00 -0600

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter was released for the PC in May 2006. I remember playing the demo way back in the day, and my computer could barely keep up with it. The big marketing point at the time was the advanced physics capabilities of the game on PC. This title was supposed to take advantage of Ageia’s PhysX card. This was of course before Nvidia incorporated PhysX into GPUs, which I am glad they did. Imagine having to install a GPU and PPU to get the full experience.

F.E.A.R Extraction Point (PC) Review

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:34:00 -0500

F.E.A.R Extraction Point is the first of the two expansions for F.E.A.R. It is developed by Timegate Studios and released in October 2006, about a year after the first game. This is an excellent expansion pack to a great horror game. It looks better, and plays better than F.E.A.R for the most part.

The story for this expansion picks up right where the first game left off, and it branches into what is now commonly referred to as the Vivendi timeline. F.E.A.R 2 and F.E.A.R 3 follow the Monolith timeline. The direct sequels do not acknowledge the expansion packs from Timegate. You reprise your role as the Point Man, and you are separated from your squad, Jin and Holiday. Your overarching goal is to regroup with them and get to the extraction point.

F.E.A.R (PC) Review

Sun, 01 May 2022 11:25:00 -0500

I first read about F.E.A.R when one of the computer gaming magazines I subscribed to had a demo for this game on the disk. Back in 2005, I did not have a computer good enough to run this game at settings that did justice to it. I believe I had a GeForce 5500FX, one of the worst GPUs to have ever been released, and it struggled to run this game at 1280x1024. I decided I wait for my next computer upgrade to play the demo.

Firewatch (PC) Review

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:18:00 -0500

This is not a feeble attempt to be a contrarian, but I fail to see how this game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews. It is possible that I am missing something?I don’t see how. Allow me elaborate.

My first introduction to walking simulators was with Dear Ester. I thought it was an interesting game, but I cannot recommend it at the asking price of $9.99 (at the time of this writing). There was absolutely no replay value, and the game is over in about 4 hours. It was an amusing experience, but it felt more like a level in a Half Life game, than a full fledged single player game. Nevertheless, I felt the genre had potential to be great. I heard good things about Firewatch and I wanted to play it, because I thought it was going to be a much better game.

Tomb Raider (2013) (PC) Review

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:02:00 -0500

Tomb Raider (2013) is yet another reboot after Tomb Raider Legend, which attempts to tell the origin story of Lara Croft. Its a modern take on the classic, and for someone who has played all the Core Design games except Angel of Darkness, in my opinion, the overall experience does not measure up to the original games.

The game looks great, and it ran very well on my 21:9 widescreen monitor, which was surprising considering that back in 2013, widescreen monitors were not very common.

Wolfenstein: The New Order (PC) Review

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 22:22:00 -0500

The last Wolfenstein game I played was the 2009’s Wolfenstein developed by Raven Software and published by Activision. It was a fairly underwhelming experience, and it did not do well commercially, which resulted in layoffs, and the rights to this franchise were sold to Bethesda Softworks.

Machine Games ended up working on the next game in the series, Wolfenstein: The New Order. I thought they did a better job than Raven Software, but Return to Castle Wolfenstein still remains my favorite game in the series.

Dear Esther (PC) Review

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:20:00 -0600

Walking simulators have received a lot of attention in the gaming media lately. Having never played one, I wanted to try Dear Esther.

The game is built on the Source engine. The story begins on an uninhabited island, and the narrator recounts events from the past, as you slowly walk through the levels. If you have played the game, and didn’t fully grasp all the details of the story, I recommend reading the story analysis done by Pop Matters, which can be found HERE .

Grand Theft Auto 4 (PC) Review

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 11:01:00 -0500

I know I am about 8 years late to the GTA 4 PC party. When I first saw this game announced for the PC, it looked great in the trailers but I couldn’t buy it at launch because it was too expensive. I picked this up for $7.50 during a steam sale, therefore I am not terribly unhappy for what I got, but not worth the $60 launch price.

Where do I even begin describing the problems with this game. Let’s start with the awful GFWL.

Contract J.A.C.K. (PC) Review

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:23:00 -0500

Its hard to imagine these were the same folks who gave us No One Lives Forever and No One Lives Forever 2. The fantastic humor, varied gameplay are all gone, and all that left is monotones shooter which tries hard to capture the magic of the previous games, but fails at just about everything and ends up being very bland. its not a terrible game, but its just not very good.

Far Cry 2 (PC) Review

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

I finished this game on Friday, August 20, 2010, 8:48:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on November 13, 2010.

I can’t remember being this mad at a game. Far Cry 2 showed me new levels of boredom and rage that I am yet to experience. The reason I get so angry is because the game had great fantastic potential. It easily could have been one of the best games ever made. It had all the right elements. However, the stupid decisions the developers made turned this game from a fantastic shooter to a mind-numbingly boring game that tries everything and fails rather miserably.

Halo: Combat Evolved (PC) Review

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 10:20:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on November 2, 2010.

Many people regard Halo as the savior of Xbox, which didn’t have a lot of games worth mentioning at the time of its launch. Halo helped Xbox compete with Sony’s PlayStation 2. It was released on PC two years later, in 2003.

I have only just finished Halo, and I can see why the game is as famous as it is on console.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (PC) Review

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Friday, October 2, 2009, 5:30:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on October 22, 2010.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R is one of those games that is hard to describe. Games like this are produced once in a generation. S.T.A.L.K.E.R enjoys a cult like following among PC gamers and for a good reason too.

At release, it was quite buggy for most people. Thankfully, I never bought it at release. I have been told stories of people who played about 30% of the game and the developers released a patch which rendered the previous saves useless. I can imagine the frustration of gamers who bought it at launch.

BioShock (PC) Review

Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 9:45:00 PM. This review was first published on Saturday, May 1, 2010.

BioShock for me is one of those games that I had a hard time getting into. Unlike most people who were mesmerized with the setting of Rapture, I sort of found it a little dull. I persisted nevertheless and it paid off.

It has a very unique setting - an underwater city. Set in the 1960s, the game captures the feel of the era very well. Beginning with a plane crash in the Atlantic that leads the main character Jack into the underwater city Rapture, which is the brainchild of visionary, Andrew Ryan. The story is not very clear right from the start, but it unravels soon enough. The idea of telling the story through audio logs is not particularly revolutionary, we have seen an attempt made in Doom 3, which had a huge collection of audio logs and diaries. That went by virtually unacknowledged, and Doom 3 was accused of not having a story at all. Not so here. Voice acting is brilliant. Story is a little complex to understand at the beginning, its easy to get the big picture, but the nuances aren’t very clear. It took me a little bit of time to connect all the dots.

Mass Effect (PC) Review

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

I finished this game on Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8:44:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on Mar 07, 2010.

Mass Effect is the first Bioware I played. I went in, knowing nothing about the game. My initial impressions of the game were far from good. I found the combat quite tedious and the game was really slow. I was sort of expecting that, having played games like Deus Ex. Mass effect has a much bigger world. In fact it’s gigantic. I have to applaud the level design here.

Lord of the Rings: Battle For Middle Earth (PC) Review

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:14:00 -0600

I spite the unsuccessful attempts to make an action game out of this franchise, I still felt an RTS was an unusual choice for this series; perhaps this is because of my relative inexperience in RTS; Age of Empires is the only RTS game I played.

This game follows the entire story of The Lord of the Rings, not just one part. It does take liberties with the story, for example, Boromir can live through the entire campaign and even fight in Mordor depending on how you play the game. That is not necessarily a bad thing, its a lot of fun to have all your main characters fight in the ultimate battle. It is a huge game in terms of longevity and scales of battle with beautiful graphics and two long campaigns - good and evil. I felt it captured the epic sense of scale as the movies did.

Quake 3: Arena (PC) Review

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

id software were once regarded as the top developers of FPS games on the PC. They are responsible for some of the biggest names in FPS such as Wolfenstein, Doom and Quake. Quake III: Arena took a different route to the previous Quake games. Quake and Quake II were primarily single player games with a strong multiplayer base. For the first time in the series, id software made a game that focused almost exclusively on multiplayer. Several issues of the previous games are addressed and they made a game that is going strong even after 10 years of its release.

Mirrors Edge (PC) Review

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Friday, September 25, 2009, 7:39:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on November 1, 2009.

Mirror’s Edge is a first person running game developed by DICE. You play as Faith, a free runner. The story is set in a modern utopian society with a totalitarian government. Invasive surveillance is a part of life in this city and runners help exchange information between parties without getting caught.

Deus Ex (PC) Review

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

An unfortunate event that occurred in PC gaming is the decline of certain genres and franchises which deserved to be recognized but somehow became underrated and made a quiet exit. When I think of such franchises, Deus Ex comes to mind.

Websites all over the internet have only great things to say about this game. And yet, it hasn’t become popular like other mainstream titles. This game has a target audience in mind, it’s certainly not for the casual weekend gamer, nor is it for someone who is enjoys run and gun sort of gameplay.

Commandos 2: Men of Courage (PC) Review

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Monday, August 13, 2007, 1:21:00 AM. This review was first published on GameSpot on September 13, 2009.

World War II was not just about charging head on into enemy territory in Normandy. There is an entirely different facet to war - to infiltrate behind enemy lines and wreck enemy operations from within.

Commandos 2, like its predecessor, follows the exploits of a group of British Commandos who penetrate enemy operations and cause major destruction.

Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2005) (PC) Review

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Thursday, May 28, 2009, 8:05:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on July 20, 2009.

Need For Speed series was reinvented with Underground, the series focused solely on illegal street racing. Underground and Underground 2 focused on nighttime racing. Most Wanted takes place during the daylight. It is a welcome change after two games which were exclusively under street lights.

This time around, there is a stronger emphasis on the story. Underground 2 had a story for the first time in the series but it was weak and was not treated very well. Most Wanted has a better story line and played a stronger part in the game.

Gears of War (PC) Review

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 10:09:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on June 27, 2009.

Gears of War is a 3rd person shooter developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It was first released as an Xbox 360 exclusive, and it went on to become one of the most successful games for the console. It was later released for the PC with some added content and better visuals to support the high end graphics cards.

Red Faction 2 (PC) Review

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 8:03:00 AM. This review was first published on GameSpot on June 14, 2009.

This game is a sequel to the fairly successful Red Faction. It explores the situation back on earth in 22nd century, 5 years after the uprising on Mars.

For 15 years Chancellor Victor Sopot has oppressed the people on Earth belonging to the Commonwealth. You play the role of Alias, a demolitions expert, who is a part of a 6 member rebel group united to put an end to the tyranny of the evil Chancellor. As you play the game, you will find that the story takes a few unexpected twists.

Call of Duty: United Offensive (PC) Review

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Monday, February 5, 2007, 10:52:00 AM. This review was first published on GameSpot on June 10, 2009.

Call of Duty United Offensive is an expansion to Call of Duty. It is developed by Grey Matter Interactive. They developed games such as Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2.

The game is centered around three allied forces – United States, United Kingdom and Soviet Union. It includes some of the key battles of World War II such as Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Kursk, and the Invasion of Sicily.

Quake 4 (PC) Review

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Saturday, June 6, 2009, 11:49:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on June 7, 2009.

For the first time ever, a Quake game is not developed in house by id Software. Raven Software, the developers of Soldier of Fortune, were entrusted with the job of creating a new Quake game. The story continues right after Quake 2, where the unnamed marine destroyed the Makron, and the player, as a part of Rhino squad has to secure the planet of Stroggos.

Crysis (PC) Review

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 3:36:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on June 3, 2009.

I believed that FPS genre has reached a point where there is not much room for innovation, especially after Portal. Crysis for me, took action FPS in a new direction.

Crysis is set in the year 2019. Us scientists have made some significant discoveries on one of Lingshan Islands. The North Korean government then goes on to seal the island and hold several American citizens in custody. Raptor Team, a US Army Special Forces unit is sent to rescue the scientists. This was not a war but a rescue mission. However, things turn nasty when they discover that they are not just fighting the Koreans, but extra terrestrial life as well.

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive (PC) Review

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Tuesday, November 23, 2004, 5:23:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on June 2, 2009.

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive belongs to the subgenre of tactical strategy. Such games have enjoyed success in Europe, but not so much in North America.

Although this game is called a Commandos clone; I do not think so, just as Crysis is not a clone of Far Cry. It has taken the elements of Commandos and perfected them. The setting helps show off these innovations.

Call of Duty 2 (PC) Review

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Thursday, March 19, 2009, 11:19:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on March 21, 2009.

A sequel to the 2003 game, Call of Duty 2 tells the story of three soldiers from different parts of the world – Russia, UK and US, fighting against the same enemy – Nazi Germany.

Call of Duty 2 takes the high standards higher. The campaign is more visceral and engaging. Although the core game play aspects remain the same, some minor changes go a long way in making the game more immersive.

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (PC) Review

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 2:14:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on March 14, 2009.

Prince of Persia Warrior Within is a sequel to Sands of Time. The story picks up seven years after the Sands of Time.

The Prince finds himself hunted by the Dahaka, the guardian of the timeline. Anyone who opens the sands of time should die, but the Prince escaped his fate, and the Dahaka who is a reincarnation of fate, tries to ensure that the Prince dies as he was meant to.

Far Cry (PC) Review

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Thursday, May 1, 2008, 9:31:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on July 26, 2008.

When almost the entire PC gaming industry is waiting for the release of Doom 3 and Half-Life 2, Far Cry comes out of nowhere to compete against these giants. This game put German developers CryTek on the map.

Far Cry is a first person shooter set on a tropical island. The player assumes the role of Jack Craver, who is hired to sail a woman named Valarie around the pacific. The situation goes completely wrong when the ship is attacked, and Valarie is kidnapped. It’s now your job to rescue her and get away from the island.

Tomb Raider III: Adentures of Lara Croft (PC) Review

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Thursday, September 7, 2000, 1:30:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on May 10, 2008.

The third installment in the highly successful franchise, Tomb Raider III tells the story of a meteorite crash that occurred millions of years ago in the Antarctic region. The Polynesians discovered the meteorite crash site and settled in that region until they were forced to leave due to terrible events that ensued from living in that area.

Tomb Raider II (PC) Review

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Thursday, November 28, 2002, 6:57:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on April 25, 2008.

Tomb Raider 2, released in 1997, is a sequel to the very successful Tomb Raider. It is arguably the most eagerly awaited game of the year.

The story concerns the Dagger of Xian, an ancient Chinese weapon used by the Emperor to command his army. By plunging the Dagger into its owner’s heart, the weapon has the power to turn the person into a dragon.

Diablo (PC) Review

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Thursday, January 3, 2008, 9:30:00 AM. This review was first published on GameSpot on April 12, 2008.

Diablo is a simple RPG made by Blizzard, in 1996. The premise of the game is very simple, explore the depths of the church and kill all the monsters. Yet, the game manages to be very complex and satisfying, because the number of ways the levels can be finished are numerous.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (PC) Review

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 6:28:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on April 6, 2008.

Splinter Cell is a stealth based game in which the player assumes the role of Sam Fisher.

Sam Fisher is an operative of Third Echelon, which is a part of the NSA consisting of an elite team of strategists, hackers, and field operatives who gather intelligence from various sources to anticipate crisis and act swiftly.

Tomb Raider Chronicles (PC) Review

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Thursday, March 25, 2004, 1:25:00 PM and the first version of this review was published on Monday, March 31, 2008.

Chronicles is the fifth game in the Tomb Raider series. Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, which ended on an interesting note, gave rise to a lot of speculation about the next game. Tomb Raider Chronicles promised a lot, but I am afraid that it did not deliver.

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines (PC) Review

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:04:00 -0500

I finished this game on Saturday, May 1, 2004, 7:30:00 AM. This review was first published on GameSpot on March 14, 2008.

Hitler has captured most of Europe, and has turned his attention towards Britain. As a last resort to foil the Nazi efforts, the Prime Minister authorized the deployment of a squad of elite soldiers, the Commandos.

Commandos is a unique strategy game, the first of its kind to gain recognition. Unlike most strategy games, the concept of gathering resources does not exist here, the resources given are very limited, and just enough to complete the mission, the focus is entirely on tactical gameplay.

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (PC) Review

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Tuesday, May 29, 2001, 12:29:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on March 14, 2008.

Tomb Raider 3 was a bit of a disappointment for a lot of fans; it strayed away from the classic gameplay of the original. The series needed to be redeemed after the wayward sequel.

The Last Revelation goes back to the roots in a lot of ways. The series needed to be reinvented and this game does a very good job at it.

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (PC) Review

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600

I finished this game on Thursday, November 30, 2006, 10:11:00 AM. A slightly modified version of this review was first published on March 5, 2008 on GameSpot.

Jedi Outcast is a sequel to Dark Forces II. You re-assume the role of Kyle Katarn, the mercenary working for the New Republic.

Kyle Katarn and Jan Ors go on a mission to investigate an abandoned Imperial outpost on Kejim, but it turns out that the outpost is not abandoned, and they discover an operation involving lightsaber crystals. Two dark Jedi known as Desann and Tavion are behind the operation. The story then starts to unfold and will eventually lead to Kyle travelling to the Valley of the Jedi to regain his force powers to defeat the dark Jedi.

Conflict: Desert Storm (PC) Review

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600

I finished this game on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 4:07:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on March 3, 2008.

The game is based on the 1991 Gulf war. Through most part of the game, you control 4 characters that have to infiltrate enemy camps, destroy missiles, warheads, and rescue POWs etc.

The game spans 15 missions…fairly decent gameplay time, any more than that, I would have quit playing. After the 10th mission, I had just about enough of this game, but I don’t usually leave games this easy unfinished.

No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.s Way (PC) Review

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

I finished this game on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 2:35:00 PM. This review was first published on February 17, 2008.

In the year 2000, gamers were treated to an amazing 60’s style movie like game called The Operative: No One Lives Forever. I had the good fortune of playing the demo when it first came out, and very soon, I went on to play the full version and enjoyed it immensely.

Return to Castle Wolfenstein (PC) Review

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

I finished this game on Saturday, September 13, 2003, 1:54:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on January 27, 2008.

Much has changed in gaming since the early 90’s, and old school gamers would have been delighted to know that a sequel to one of the most famous games during its time, Wolfenstein 3D, is going to be released in the new millennium. Return to Castle Wolfenstein is a successor to Wolfenstein 3D that was released over a decade ago; Wolfenstein has come of age and is keeping up with the times.

Terminator 3: War of the Machines (PC) Review

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

I finished this game on Saturday, July 22, 2006, 5:41:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on January 06, 2008.

Anyone can review a Half Life game. Nothing special about that.

But it takes a special kind of a writer to write something about a game like Terminator 3: War of the Machines.
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Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (PC) Review

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

I finished this game on Monday, February 26, 2007, 7:49:00 PM. This review was first published on GameSpot on July 27, 2007.

I usually don’t review a game unless I have finished it completely. However, after having finished 65% of this game, I say without a lot of doubt that this is one of the most entertaining games I have played.

I have to draw comparisons with Tomb Raider sometimes because Prince of Persia set out to be a Tomb Raider initially, but now the trend has been reversed.

Tomb Raider Legend Demo Review

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Tested on:
Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz with 800MHz FSB
Intel 865GBF
XFX GeForce 6200 256MB RAM
1 GB DDR RAM @ 400MHz
80GB Seagate Barracuda hard drive
17” LG monitor
Creative SBS 5.1
Played with standard keyboard and mouse; as well as with Saitek rumble force game controller.

After waiting for almost 3 years since the release of Angel of Darkness, most gamers finally get to play the official demo of Tomb Raider Legend.