Epinions Recent Reviews for dead_guy

History in the Making

Mon, 3 Jul 2000 00:09:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Everybody knows Steven Spielberg as a directorial demigod, but he looks to expand the breadth of his dominance to the gaming world with Medal of Honor, from his developing company, Dreamworks. Be it game or film, anything in the vicinity of Spielberg’s...

The Vagrant Finds a Home on the Playstation

Mon, 26 Jun 2000 04:12:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Ever wonder how gamers’ superior sneak, Solid Snake, would look like decked out in medieval garb, sporting rickety obsidian gages and greaves, a blood besmirched tunic, and an arsenal of knives enough to put Ginsu out of business? Be lucky if you have...

A Bloody Mess

Wed, 3 May 2000 00:13:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Have you ever wondered what the musical progeny from the guys from Pantera and Dexter Holland, from the Offspring, would sound like? Well, since that is one lovechild not wont to soon appear, Vision of Disorder gives you a fairly accurate representation...

The Teacher's Pet

Tue, 2 May 2000 23:46:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Police dog. When you hear that phrase you usually think of overdeveloped Dobermans whose soul purpose is to disarm goon with their bite and sniff out drugs. In Tail Concerto you play a police dog with a different agenda; you control an expedient mech to...

Far From Inter-esting

Tue, 2 May 2000 23:36:13 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Zombies, zombies, zombies! Nowadays it seems like you can’t swing an exposed spine without hitting a zombie game. But that is not necessarily a bad thing… unless you’ve played Sega’s foray into the hand-draggin’ bandwagon, Zombie Revenge.

Zombie...

Starstruck

Tue, 2 May 2000 18:08:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Star Ocean: The Second Story is Enix’s long-awaited sequel to the their elusive Super Famicom title, Star Ocean. Although I know little about this game’s predecessor, the follow-up has easily made a name for itself as one of the most unique RPGs on the...

108 Reasons to Buy This Game.

Tue, 2 May 2000 17:58:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - “Suikoden spells war”’ is the terse slogan Konami is toting to promote their new game, Suikoden II. But this sequel to the original melee masterpiece also spells love, intrigue, betrayal, and a great game.

Being the adopted son of a late legend,...

A Game With a Lot of Soul

Tue, 2 May 2000 17:51:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Many years after the sleeper hit, Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen, fans of the original can rejoice in the follow up title, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. This game was seemingly indefinitely delayed due to redesign after redesign and various script...

Kicking Butt and Taking Genomes

Tue, 2 May 2000 17:38:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - In light of such blockbusters like Resident Evil and the acclaimed Deep Fear (for the Japanese Saturn), it would seem that Parasite Eve is but a clone with gorgeous decor. But the game far more splendid that.

You play the role as Aya Brea, a...

Mega Man Legends 2 for PlayStation 1: The Blue Bomber Takes a Wily Vacation

Tue, 2 May 2000 17:28:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Coming from a time honored pedigree, it would seem that a Mega Man title bearing the surname Legends would be a polished concoction of all of the great Mega Man games of yore. But if you believe that, President Clinton probably fooled you as well. Mega...

A Dive Into the Collective Minds of These Great Musicians

Tue, 2 May 2000 01:04:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Inspired by the philosophical comedic styling of the late, but immortalized, Bill Hicks and surviving in a world of illusory people and promises, Tool literally cries out for vigilant ears as they mix metal and mourning in this provocative album. Open...

Wild 2.5 At Best

Tue, 2 May 2000 00:58:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - After Shiny’s success with Earthworm Jim they were considered hot commodity, and soon accrued quite a cult following. Wild 9 is the progeny of a marriage between a company with an inflated head and a vociferous public who will gobble up any morsel the...

A Musical of Sorts That Just Turns Up Short

Tue, 2 May 2000 00:54:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - One of the most innovative titles I ever did see, the game I speak of is Um Jammer Lammy. In the same vein as Parappa the Rappa, but instead of busting rhymes, you play guitar, like Frank Zappa. When this game comes out, it looks to be fun. Here’s why...

A Monster Game That Might Capture Your Attention

Tue, 2 May 2000 00:46:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - From the creative genius, Katsuya Kondo, of Princess Mononoke and Kiki’s Delivery Service fame, Jade Cocoon is an imaginative tale of a young man who must become his village’s sterling only hope against the ominous odium of the forest.

Hailing...

For Final Fantasy Fanatics

Tue, 2 May 2000 00:41:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - As the name suggests, Final Fantasy Anthology is a collection of older games under the Final Fantasy name. It consists of Final Fantasy V, (a Super Famicom game that was never released on this side of the world) Final Fantasy VI (also known as Final...

Final Fantasy VIII for PlayStation 1: One Chocobo Short of a Stable

Tue, 2 May 2000 00:27:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - I was rather disappointed by Final Fantasy VII, and this made me dubious about the follow-up’s veracity to the hollowed Final Fantasy moniker. Fortunately, I didn’t allow this to bias and possibly preclude my decision about the title because Final...

...Without Breaking a Few E.G.G.s

Tue, 2 May 2000 00:16:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Vatical Entertainment brought Hudson Soft’s Elemental Gimmick Gear [E.G.G. for short] to the states for an early 1st quarter release. But despite valiant efforts to bring more RPGs to the Dreamcast, this is one egg that should have stayed in the...

Dino Debacle: A Scaled Down Resident Evil

Tue, 2 May 2000 00:06:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - The team behind the original survival horror masterpiece Resident Evil is at it again in Capcom’s Dino Crisis. Can the guys that popularized the genre succeed it with this scaly supplement?

In Dino Crisis you play a smart and savvy special...

Take the Wheel... And Drive

Mon, 1 May 2000 23:55:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Succeeding in areas where Grand Theft Auto could not fathom to, Driver is a stark redefinition of the “car crime” genre. Fueled with fun and polished with peril, Driver is a vehicle heading down a one way street of excitement.

As a former...

A Star is Born

Mon, 1 May 2000 23:48:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - It has been years since loyal Irem followers have had a chance to revel in the glory of one of its flagship titles. 1999 sees R-Type Delta to be well worth the wait as it is the best shooter in the series, and possibly on the Playstation.

It’s...

A Hero is Forged

Mon, 1 May 2000 23:41:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dead_guy - Developers are starting to see a market in games that illustrate the importance of relationships. Final Fantasy VIII’s heartfelt love theme is a sterling model of this idea, and Thousand Arms in another example that drives this point home. Red Company...