Epinions Recent Reviews for LaughingTarget

Lords of the Realm III for Windows: Lords of the Realm 3 - The junkifying of a good series.

Sun, 8 Aug 2004 15:38:51 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - Given the tumultuous times of medieval Europe, games taking place during this period are given a ripe ground to work with. Oddly enough though, games that take advantage of this time period aren’t really all that common. Of course, a few of them do stand...

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 for PlayStation 2: Dragonball Z: Budokai 2 - The milking of a series.

Sun, 8 Aug 2004 15:29:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - It is that time again, for another Dragonball Z game to hit the market. As usual, there are two types of people that react in different ways when hearing this. Person A: “Holy crap! Dragonball Z! That rules dude! I’m going to make purchase without...

The Lord Of The Rings, The War Of The Ring for Windows: Lord of the Rings: War of the Rings - Boring.

Wed, 5 May 2004 12:44:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - The Lord of the Rings is a hot commodity these days, particularly in the world of video games; The LotR universe has been host to nearly every genre imaginable. The most obvious genre for this property however, has yet to be touched: real time strategy...

HomeWorld 2 for Windows: Homeworld 2 - Not A Fan's Dream, Not a Nightmare Either

Wed, 5 May 2004 12:42:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - It boils down to this: I was born in the wrong century. Too late to hit the period of great world exploration, and even too late for just basic world trotting (the internet screwed that one up), but too early for running about the final great frontier,...

Chaser: Chaser - A Stack of Uninspired Average

Wed, 5 May 2004 12:37:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - Yet another shooter drops into the long list of titles at the game store this year, and that shooter is Chaser. Chaser builds upon the standard sci-fi thriller about a commando with a bad memory. Does Chaser build upon a solid foundation and give us a...

Skies Of Arcadia Legends for GameCube: Skies of Arcadia Legends - Porting Gone Good

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:37:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - Sailing, wind in your face, going off to explore the unknown that is what it is to be a sailor. The only thing lacking is the spray of cool salt water in your face, mainly because there isn’t any. Skies of Arcadia Legends, a slightly reworked port of...

Call of Duty (Deluxe Edition) for Mac: Call of Duty - Soldier, It Is YOUR Duty To Stop Them Nazis

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:32:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - World War 2 has always been the prime staple for the FPS genre. Everyone and their mother has to re-create the attack on Omaha and the march into Germany. Frankly, sometimes I get (British slang for drunk) playing the same missions over again. Why...

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne: Max Payne 2 - Payne to Your Enemies.

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:29:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - With the recent delay of Half-Life 2, PC gaming has been needing a good kick to the balls to get it moving again. We can all agree that the PC gaming world has been rather stale lately. Luckily, Max Payne 2 was released to fill the void that Half-Life 2...

Silent Hill 3 for PlayStation 2: Silent Hill 3 - Up From 2

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:15:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - Silent Hill was my introductory game to the whole survivor horror genre in games. This was back when I thought Resident Evil was when my grandparents came over and took over my room for a month and I genuinely thought Silent Hill was a sniper game. So,...

Brute Force for Xbox: Brute Force - Forcing its way to an XBox near you.

Wed, 18 Jun 2003 16:39:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - It's been months since I last picked up an Xbox game; so it was high time for one worth purchasing...

. Hack: Infection PS2 for PlayStation 2: .hack//Mutation - A Whole Lot of the Same Thing

Fri, 13 Jun 2003 12:30:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - Alright, Bandai, time for seconds. Time to see if this episodic thing can work. Having recently gott...

OrderBox: Will gladly take your money and give nothing in return.

Wed, 4 Jun 2003 22:14:01 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - Like others here at Epinions, my experience with Orderbox stems from Amazon.com. On May 5th, I had received my bonus from work and decided, "Hmm, time to fluff my anime collection." So, while browsing for a particular item, Saber Marionette J Again -...

. Hack: Infection PS2 for PlayStation 2: .hack//Infection - MMORPG without the monthy fee.

Fri, 23 May 2003 13:59:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - Sporting thousands of players, “The World” is a new MMORPG taking the gaming community by storm. It sports a level of realism never before seen before in an online game, allowing you to form parties and lay the beat-down on many a monster. Sounds...

Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht for PlayStation 2: Xenosaga - How To Screw Up A Good Concept

Thu, 3 Apr 2003 18:24:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - The RPG, personal staple of console gaming, and the prime reason I even own consoles to begin with. Without them, my television would do nothing than show me the wonders of the History Channel, Comedy Central and Cartoon Network.

Many a year...

Freelancer for Windows: Freelancer - A Space Opus All Should Experience

Fri, 21 Mar 2003 18:44:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - I have always been an explorer at heart. Unfortunately, the world itself is very small and I am aware of pretty much of everything that is out there without actually having to leave. So, the strong desire to travel has never come to me, not travel...

Command and Conquer: Generals for Windows: Command and Conquer: Generals - Pedigree or Cheap Dog Food?

Thu, 6 Mar 2003 17:34:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - The Command and Conquer series has had a few duds in the past, but overall, they have usually been good. Generals breaks the usual C&C mold by creating three distinct groups as well as a more real-world feel with a tad of future added in. This is also...

Panzer Dragoon Orta for Xbox: Panzer Dragoon Orta - Literally Comes Up Short

Sat, 1 Feb 2003 20:45:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - As a general fan of consoles, I would prefer all of them to have a good selection of titles to work with. The XBox is the one that needs the most work. This is why I was fully looking forward to Panzer Dragoon Orta. I really didn't play much of the...

Hearts Of Iron for Windows: Hearts of Iron - Could have been perfect.

Sat, 4 Jan 2003 12:05:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - One thing I like nearly as much as plaing games is history, and one of my favorite periods of interest is WW2. Many times I had thought to myself "what if this happened," or "what if they did this instead of that?" Many war games came out and tried to...

Steel Battalion for Xbox: Steel Battalion - Too Ambitious

Tue, 17 Dec 2002 00:24:00 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - 40 buttons. Three pedals. Big price sticker. No, this isn't a piece of construction machinery, but it is Steel Battalion, one of the most ambitious and pricy games to ever hit the market. A little information for the few of you who don't know what...

Dragon Ball Z : Budokai for PlayStation 2: Dragonball Z: Budokai - Best One Yet

Tue, 17 Dec 2002 00:22:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - The Dragonball universe has never fared well in gaming. The games have ranged from horrible to "will kill you if you touch it". Of course, the only titles that ever showed up in the USA were in the latter half. Titles like DBGT: Final Bout and Legacy...

Unreal Tournament 2003 for Windows, Mac: Unreal Tournament 2003 - Huge Disappointment

Sun, 1 Dec 2002 00:04:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - The #1 worst thing a game developer can ever do is just hand me the exact same game I already have. Sure, sometimes they try to update a few things, most notably are visuals and sometimes sounds, but it is still, at heart, the exact same thing. Unreal...

Metroid Prime for GameCube: Metroid Prime - Another GameCube Masterpiece

Sat, 30 Nov 2002 14:47:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - Metroid has always been one of the old school favorites. And as with all old-school games, I am always skeptical when they are given a fully 3D overhaul. I was even more skeptical when Metroid Prime was given to the untested Retro Studios. A huge leap...

Suikoden 3 for PlayStation 2: Suikoden III - Gaming Masterpiece

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 17:18:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - When one thinks of a console RPG, the first thing in your head is probably Final Fantasy. While thiese suckers are awesome on their own right, don't let that fool you that this is the ONLY console RPG worth a purchase. About a month and a half ago, I...

Neverwinter Nights for Windows: Neverwinter Nights: Awesome Engine, Less Than Stellar Single Play

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:22:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - Neverwinter Nights was probably one of the most anticipated games for me. Offering a revamped visual engine and an awesome quest tool, NWN (as fans call it) has an almost unlimited replay value.

NWN is based on the 3rd edition D&D rule set...

Earth and Beyond for Windows: Earth and Beyond: Good Attempt Comes Up Short.

Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:00:52 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author LaughingTarget - In the age of the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online roleplaying game), developers usually went with the basics: elves, magic, swords, and a single guy slaying dragons. Westwood studios decided it was about time to break that mold. They decided,...