Category: Action / Adventure Games

Action / Adventure Games

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – 3DS

Platform:  3DS Release Date (NA):  March 24th, 2013 Developer:  Next Level Games Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Action / Adventure Nerd Rating:  8 out of 10   Be sure to check out The Watchman’s take on Dark Moon and my review of the first Luigi’s Mansion! Believe it or not, I picked this game up back on its launch date but until… Continue reading Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – 3DS

Banjo-Kazooie – Nintendo 64

In the 1990s, a Nintendo 64 game developed by Rare was as good as gold. Having established themselves as power-houses in the game developing world, Rare would put out some of the best titles, not only for their company, but on the platform. One game that helped cement their status was Banjo-Kazooie.

Star Trek The Next Generation: Future’s Past – SNES

Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Spectrum HoloByte Publisher: Spectrum HoloByte Release Date: March 1994 Genre: Adventure Nerd Rating: 1 out of 10 Reviewed by Flagostomos Blech. Just thinking of this game puts a sour taste in my mouth. In my opinion, Star Trek games have had their place, but most never really stand out.… Continue reading Star Trek The Next Generation: Future’s Past – SNES

Rise of the Dragon – Sega CD

Platform: Sega CD Developer: Dynamix Publisher: Sierra On-line Release Date (NA): 1993 Genre: Graphic Adventure, Mystery, Point & Click Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by NerdBerry How to describe this game? The genre alone doesn’t do it much justice. Many of you might have known or played this game before its 1993 port… Continue reading Rise of the Dragon – Sega CD

X Rebirth – PC

The idea of an all-immersive, free play space game sounds incredible. X Rebirth give players the choice to follow their own path, but sloppy execution forces no choice but to put down the controller. Bad controls, bad dialogue, and bitter disappointment are all we got.

Super Castlevania IV – SNES

The “super” in Super Castlevania IV is aptly placed. Everything from the controls to the graphics to the music is incredible and well thought out. Veteran gamers may find this title too easy, but the enjoyability factor is through the roof. Check it out.

Metroid – NES

You’re not a true gamer if you haven’t played Metroid, plain and simple. The controls are as flawless today as they were back then and the iconic music and graphics are just as awe-inspiring. If you haven’t played it, do so. If you have, do so again.

Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse – NES

First Castlevania too hard? Then avoid Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, because things haven’t changed much. The graphics can be nice at times and playing as other characters is fun, but not worth the price of all the controllers you’ll be throwing in frustration.

Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest – NES

The RPG elements add a whole new dimension to the platforming genre, but solving puzzles can be difficult without the Internet, as can simple things like jumping and walking down stairs. Simon’s Quest is fun but not for beginners.

Grand Theft Auto V – PS3

If you thought GTA IV was good, then you’re gonna love this. Grand Theft Auto V somehow improves on its predecessor in every detail. The three character story structure is engaging and adds diversity while the free-range environment is expanded exponentially. Play this game.

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – 3DS

For a sequel that took 13 years to make, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon is just ok. Graphics and environments add too lot of the charm, but the game play becomes more of the same after a while.

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective – TurboGrafx CD

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective does a good job of piecing together mysteries worthy of its namesake, but the process of solving them can be mind numbing and frustrating. Solving each case is enjoyable, but the same result can be achieved by process of elimination. A fun game if you have nothing better.

Batman Arkham Origins – Xbox 360

Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Warner Bros. Games Montréal Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Release Date: October 25, 2013 Genre: Action/Adventure Nerd Rating: 9.5 out 10 Reviewed by Shadow Links As a fan of the Batman Arkham games this was one of my highly anticipated game releases this holiday season. While Rocksteady studio may not have its name on the… Continue reading Batman Arkham Origins – Xbox 360