Epinions Recent Reviews for JFrink26

Do not be fooled by the hype.

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 13:54:18 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - To be honest, I was swayed by the Oreck XL Professional Air Purifier infomercials which is the first time that any infomerical has ever compelled me to buy anything. First, I have allergies that aren't bad but simply being able to breathe clean air would...

Burnout: Revenge for PlayStation 2: Fun, Plain and Simple

Sat, 17 Sep 2005 16:19:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Burnout Revenge is not a huge leap over the previous installment yet there are enough new things to keep a player interesting. However, why mess with success? Revenge is the game you know and love and that's a good thing. Burnout Revenge is a racing...

Not too Enthuiastic for Enthusia

Sat, 4 Jun 2005 14:57:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - It's impossible to review any racing simulation, let along one on the PS2, without drawing comparisans to the venerated Gran Turismo series. For good or bad, Gran Turismo is the standard by which all other driving games is judged. That being said and out...

Achilles who...?

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:21:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - I'm not a big fan of the hack 'n slash genre but I have to admit there is something to be said for games like Dynasty Warriors or Devil May Cry. They offer of a good challenge of mindless, button mashing fun. I was apprehensive when I bought this game,...

The Wait is Over!

Fri, 25 Feb 2005 03:20:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - I can't think of any other game that's been as hotly ancipated as Gran Turismo 4 on the PS2, maybe even on any system. It's been one delay after another for the what many feel is the best driving simulator. Now that it's finally upon us the question is...

Good Action Movie Fun!

Mon, 17 Jan 2005 14:52:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Mercenaries plunks you down in a not too distant future North Korea working for Executive Operations, a mercenary company not unlike those really doing business in Iraq today. A violent coup kicked off an invasion of the Korean Penisula by several...

Sid Meier's Pirates: Shiver Me Timbers

Sun, 28 Nov 2004 02:24:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - There are very few names I trust in the gaming world that represent sure bets when it comes to quality, entertaining titles. One of those names on my short list is Sid Meier. Sid Meier has been producing games for a long time and he has, in fact, made my...

It's A Hard Knock Life

Sat, 30 Oct 2004 03:26:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - I never really feel that Rockstar makes any giants leaps with each installment of the GTA series. They always seem to retain the core gameplay and take a nice stride forward, adding little things that improve the series just enough to satisfy fans. Vice...

Conflict: Publisher

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 17:13:35 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - There are some games that, although not very good, I recommend for the curious. These are games that just don't have what it takes to be fun or challenging but worth a look just for the sake of seeing what could have been. And then there are some games...

Game, Good Game

Sat, 20 Mar 2004 14:25:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - If there is a franchise in need of fresh air, it’s definitely the James Bond series. The movies have been boring and the games they’ve inspired recently have been just as lackluster. Electronic Arts has decided to revive the series through James Bond:...

Comic Hero

Thu, 4 Dec 2003 21:25:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Perhaps the most crowded video game genre is that of the First Person Shooter. It seems that every week, another entry into that market comes out. Occasionally, there are flashes of brilliance that revolutionize the industry: Quake, Half-Life or Halo...

Final Fantasy X-2 for PlayStation 2: A Worthy Sequel?

Wed, 3 Dec 2003 23:14:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - With about eleven Final Fantasy titles under it’s belt, it’s funny to think that up until now, Square Enix has never made a true sequel. As fans of the series will tell you, each installment of this series focuses on a different set of characters that...

Worth a Try, But Do Not Buy

Mon, 16 Jun 2003 13:47:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - The gaming world has come to associate Tom Clancy’s name with a string of titles (Ghost Recon, Rai...

Beautiful Woman on the Cover

Fri, 27 Dec 2002 01:44:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Cheryl is a beautiful, sexy woman who happens to know martial arts and is adept with a gun. What else is she to do but be a professional bodyguard Everything’s going fine in the protection business until she’s hired but a gem cutter who decided...

An Oscar worthy performance?

Sun, 27 Oct 2002 17:03:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 -

Ethan Hawke plays John Hoyt, a young cop who has made the jump from patrolman to a rookie member of an elite LAPD narcotics squad. The movie encompasses Hoyt’s first “training day” under the tutorage of the squad’s tough...

Gladiator 2?

Thu, 24 Oct 2002 00:18:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Ridley Scott trades in Alien costumes and Gladiator swords to recreate one bad day in Somalia in Black Hawk Down. Based on Mark Bowden’s excellent book by the same name, Scott and company examine what can go wrong in a military operation while...

Civilization 3 for Windows: Saddam Has Nothing on Me!

Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:20:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Civilization III is Sid Meier’s latest installment in his legendary series of world domination. Those new to this game will find an excellent strategy title that with enough depth to keep them up for days. And those familiar with Civ through previous...

The Best Fighting Game, Ever.

Sat, 13 Jul 2002 19:52:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - If you’re like me, then you’ve probably seen Sega’s Virtua Fighter series develop from its first incarnation as blocky polygon, 3-D fighter to a fluid and beautiful arcade masterpiece. More recent fans of the series are no doubt discovering its charms as...

A Perfect DVD

Sat, 13 Apr 2002 13:43:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Ghosbusters is back and looking better then ever! One of the biggest hits of the 1980’s, and perhaps of all time, has been cleaned up and packaged with a host of goodies on this “Collector’s Series” DVD.

For those not familiar with the...

Hockey Excitement

Sat, 13 Apr 2002 13:37:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Okay hockey fans: what do you do when your favorite game isn’t on TV? Well, you pick up your video game controllers and fire up your copy of NHL 2002, Electronic Arts’ latest version of it’s hit hockey series. For the PS2, NHL looks better then ever and...

Video Game Perfection (Well, almost)

Mon, 25 Feb 2002 15:15:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Playstation 2 owners certainly have a lot of reasons to be happy this past year. 2001 saw the release of several great titles like Final Fantasy X, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and Metal Gear Solid 2. While these are great games, there is one title in...

Cheap Thrills.

Tue, 11 Dec 2001 13:13:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - For years I have stuck by my tradition, mid-weight studio headphones that covered my entire ear. But, I used them for so long the sound started to fade and besides, they were bulky, had a long cord and, oh yea, broken. Well, I’m a Sony man and decided to...

Cheap Thrills.

Mon, 10 Dec 2001 15:33:21 GMT

I love this game!

Fri, 7 Dec 2001 14:58:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - Metal Gear Solid 2 is probably the most anticipated and hyped title in video game history. For the most part, it doesn’t disappoint. And while I wasn’t a huge fan of any of the previous titles, this installment has me hooked.

I would like to...

A Must Buy for the PS2

Wed, 5 Dec 2001 20:24:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JFrink26 - I can’t say I played the previous Tony Hawk’s much. Once, briefly, I got my hands on TH for the Dreamcast but wasn’t able to learn any moves, or really explore the game. I was compelled to by Tony Hawk 3 for the PS2 because of the huge fanfare it...