Gears of War
Xbox 360
Review by RaiderBear
Halo 3 has a lot of ground to cover if it even hopes to hold a candle to the incredibleness that is Gears of War!!! This game sets a new bar for third and first person shooters everywhere, and is so amazing I don’t know where to begin. So, I’ll start with the back-story all of you probably know by now: Gears of Wars takes-place in the some-time future, after Emergence Day, or the day when the Locust Horde attacked every major city on Sera (hard to believe, but makes for an interesting plot, unlike Halo 2). The Gears (Earthlings) engage in intense battles against the Locust Horde and are getting their a$$es kicked left and right. You play as Marcus Fenix, who was in jail for not following orders (I won’t reveal much more past that). The game starts off that Dom, one of your army buddies, busts you out of jail…but then again everyone is dead so it’s not must of a “bust”. The game immediately puts you into the action, and starts off with small enemies than grows massive until you have to hold off tons of Locusts, from Wretches (you will learn to absolutely hate these guys, especially the exploding ones) to Boomers (big-stupid Bazooka Locusts).
Great Single-Player: the single player campaign is awesome. The game perfectly designs a duck, over, and run third-person shooters with an in-your-face adrenaline-pumping total machine-gun warfare! Complete with senseless violence and gore galore!!! While weapons are limited, the game play is incredibly. The replay value is also high since you unlock more things by completing it in hard (which is code-named Insane). The game is complete with incredible game-play, interesting story-line, stunning graphics, and a villain that you fell like beating the living hell out of. At times, however, especially as you progress, the game seems impossible and the enemies seem endless – but this is the joy of the game – don’t give up and keep trying and when you beat one of those difficult parts, you fell pride and accomplishment!
Look-out Bungie: As we all know, Halo 2 was a big disappoint despite high-sales, and the mod for online play ruined it. Gears of War sets a new bar for shooters with its long hours of gameplay, endless xbox-live multiplayer (which could be better but isn’t bad), innovative game-play system, and everything else. This game meets and surpasses all the hype, and is a must-buy for 360 owners everywhere. And if you don’t own one, save up money and buy a 360 with Gears of War!
Breakdown:
Graphics: 10
Single-Player: 10
Replay: 9
Story: 8/9
Online play: 7/8
Controls: 10
+ Graphics
+ Senseless violence and gore
+ Chainsaw!!!!!!!
+ Game-play
+ Endless hordes of enemies
+ Baird’s smart-a$$ jokes
+ Replay-value
- Way too little weapons
- At times game seems impossible
Overall rating: 10/10
December 22, 2006
We're two years old today!
I almost forgot! Gameweb is officially two years old today! To celebrate, the site has undergone a makeover courtesy of the new Blogger. Enjoy!
October 27, 2006
Actual info for Halo 3!
This has been translated from the German gaming magazine "LEVEL":
(Oh, and if you want to be surprised when the game comes out, don't read this.)
"Three Multiplayer levels were tested: Three different multiplayer levels does our own Halo-Fanboy Thomas Wiborgh have time to try out and the levels are limited by invisible walls. If the player reaches to far outside of the level they will be attacked by an automatic defense. Whats the point of it is not presented in the text.
One of the multiplayer level is called "Snowbound". It's a battle level in winter territorie with large Covenant bases. On the levels are also bunkers that are protected by energyshields. These shields can't be penetrated by bullets and grenades, but players can go through it though.
Another level is called "Highground", its shaped for teamplay and reminds of the Halo 2 level "Zanzibar". One team has to defend a base that is on a hill. The other team begins in a beach below the base and has the mission to attack it. In the base you can open alarge gate that lets a warthog from the beach drive inside the base.
The third and last level is called "Valhalla" and is a forest covered level with mountains in the horizon. It's so big that it is made for vehicles and has two large bases placed out. (It's suppose to be the new "Blood Gulch".)
At least two new vehicles A new vehicle has been revealed: "Moongoose". It's smaller and faster then a warthog and has only two places to sit on. It is used primarily for fast transportations. Another vehicle by the name "Man Cannon" has been mentioned, but no further explination has been presented.
Lots of new weapons When it comes to weapon a lot of things has happend. Bungie has listened the critics from Halo 2, that primarily didn't like that it was so important to use two weapons at the same time, so called Dual-wield. Now they have done the standard weapon Assault Rifle a bit more powerful, but it's still not so good as the other weapon in the game.
All the weapon the players carries are being visiulazied in the game. I.e. you can now see an opponent carring around a Shotgun on the back.
Spartan Laser is the name of one of the new weapons. It's made for destroying vehicles and even if it takes time to use and its not so hard to avoid it makes a lot of damage. You dont want your vehicle to be hitted by its red heating ray.
Another new weapon are the Brutes "Spiker". Its like a one-hand Shotgun but shoots out a lot of nails. A new grenade has Bungie also put in. It blows its harvest of nails in one direction and can be placed on walls or the ground.
New Controll The control has some new features: RB and LB (the upper shoulder buttons) are used for reloading the weapons, while RT and LT (the lower shoulder buttons) fires the gun. If you have a weapon in your right hand you reload it with the RB and if you have a weapon in your left hand you reload if with the LB. The X-button is being used for something that is going to "change the whole game", but Bungie are not ready to tell about it yet.
Legendary Edition Bungie are going to release Halo 3 in a "Legendary Edition" that looks like Master Chiefs head. It contains four DVD disc's. One with the game, another with documentaries and commentator tracks, one contains "spinoff-material" like Red VS Blue and Spark of life. And one with all film clips from the game series in a chronological order.
Like the E3-Trailer One game sequence is from the singelplayer part is being showed up too. Accordingly to Wiborgh it reminds of the Halo 2 film that was being shown on E3 2003 and it shows that the game is taking place on earth! This time its going to accordingly from Bungie being directly game parts taken directly from the game."
The ATV is in!!! Whooo!!! Some of this stuff sounds a little off, though. "Man Cannon"? A brute nail gun? Time will tell. Keep in mind, this is translated from German so it doesn't make the greatest of sense.
*UPDATE!*
This site: http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2006/10/27/halo-3-collectors-edition-unveiled-bungie-shows-pictures-of-new-levels-weapons-vehicles-and-talks-multiplayer-and-other-features.htm#more-2802
has scans of the magazine containing the first ever in-game shots. These graphics are by no means final. Expect the finished game to look even better!
(Oh, and if you want to be surprised when the game comes out, don't read this.)
"Three Multiplayer levels were tested: Three different multiplayer levels does our own Halo-Fanboy Thomas Wiborgh have time to try out and the levels are limited by invisible walls. If the player reaches to far outside of the level they will be attacked by an automatic defense. Whats the point of it is not presented in the text.
One of the multiplayer level is called "Snowbound". It's a battle level in winter territorie with large Covenant bases. On the levels are also bunkers that are protected by energyshields. These shields can't be penetrated by bullets and grenades, but players can go through it though.
Another level is called "Highground", its shaped for teamplay and reminds of the Halo 2 level "Zanzibar". One team has to defend a base that is on a hill. The other team begins in a beach below the base and has the mission to attack it. In the base you can open alarge gate that lets a warthog from the beach drive inside the base.
The third and last level is called "Valhalla" and is a forest covered level with mountains in the horizon. It's so big that it is made for vehicles and has two large bases placed out. (It's suppose to be the new "Blood Gulch".)
At least two new vehicles A new vehicle has been revealed: "Moongoose". It's smaller and faster then a warthog and has only two places to sit on. It is used primarily for fast transportations. Another vehicle by the name "Man Cannon" has been mentioned, but no further explination has been presented.
Lots of new weapons When it comes to weapon a lot of things has happend. Bungie has listened the critics from Halo 2, that primarily didn't like that it was so important to use two weapons at the same time, so called Dual-wield. Now they have done the standard weapon Assault Rifle a bit more powerful, but it's still not so good as the other weapon in the game.
All the weapon the players carries are being visiulazied in the game. I.e. you can now see an opponent carring around a Shotgun on the back.
Spartan Laser is the name of one of the new weapons. It's made for destroying vehicles and even if it takes time to use and its not so hard to avoid it makes a lot of damage. You dont want your vehicle to be hitted by its red heating ray.
Another new weapon are the Brutes "Spiker". Its like a one-hand Shotgun but shoots out a lot of nails. A new grenade has Bungie also put in. It blows its harvest of nails in one direction and can be placed on walls or the ground.
New Controll The control has some new features: RB and LB (the upper shoulder buttons) are used for reloading the weapons, while RT and LT (the lower shoulder buttons) fires the gun. If you have a weapon in your right hand you reload it with the RB and if you have a weapon in your left hand you reload if with the LB. The X-button is being used for something that is going to "change the whole game", but Bungie are not ready to tell about it yet.
Legendary Edition Bungie are going to release Halo 3 in a "Legendary Edition" that looks like Master Chiefs head. It contains four DVD disc's. One with the game, another with documentaries and commentator tracks, one contains "spinoff-material" like Red VS Blue and Spark of life. And one with all film clips from the game series in a chronological order.
Like the E3-Trailer One game sequence is from the singelplayer part is being showed up too. Accordingly to Wiborgh it reminds of the Halo 2 film that was being shown on E3 2003 and it shows that the game is taking place on earth! This time its going to accordingly from Bungie being directly game parts taken directly from the game."
The ATV is in!!! Whooo!!! Some of this stuff sounds a little off, though. "Man Cannon"? A brute nail gun? Time will tell. Keep in mind, this is translated from German so it doesn't make the greatest of sense.
*UPDATE!*
This site: http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2006/10/27/halo-3-collectors-edition-unveiled-bungie-shows-pictures-of-new-levels-weapons-vehicles-and-talks-multiplayer-and-other-features.htm#more-2802
has scans of the magazine containing the first ever in-game shots. These graphics are by no means final. Expect the finished game to look even better!
September 22, 2006
It's just my opinion...don't kill me!
Well, I've written up how I think Halo 3 should end. Read it at Viewpoint now. I warn you, it will spark controversy!
The Ultimate Halo 3 Ending
Hey! I randomly back for some reason, and I'm randomly posting what I think would be the ideal ending to Halo 3! Now, I know when most of you read this you'll probably send me hate mail, hunt me down, and kill my family, but just remember that it's one man's opinion. It probably won't turn out anything like this, I just think it would be cool. Also, I don't have enough details to go into details... except for the very end, which is the important part anyway.
It's the final battle. The other remaining Spartans are battling the covenant on Earth (For those of you who don't know, the Spartans are: Will, Linda, Fred, Kelly, and John- apparently there are more MIA, crippled, away/unaccounted for, or retired. Also, there is Nicole from DOA4 and, apparently, Spartan IIIs- but I won't get in to exceptions. We'll assume there are five Spartans left.) while the Chief, who has gotten himself back on High Charity- now in orbit around Earth, is taking on the Flood and Covenant. He manages to take down High Charity and crash it into the Ark on Earth. The resulting explosion destroys the Ark. Now, here comes the good part:
At this point, the Covenant are beaten, Gravemind is dead, and the Chief is near death from the crash. The other Spartans come to his aid, but it is too late. Kelly holds up the Chief as he dies in her arms. You can hear her crying under her helmet as she takes off his helmet and strokes his hair. The other Spartans are also deeply saddened. The camera pans out and Cortana says something about the world being saved and his sacrifice or some such nonsense. You never see the Chief's face because Kelly is blocking it. Oh, and sad music is playing as the final cutscene fades into the credits.
Sad, yes. But that's the way things should be.
It's the final battle. The other remaining Spartans are battling the covenant on Earth (For those of you who don't know, the Spartans are: Will, Linda, Fred, Kelly, and John- apparently there are more MIA, crippled, away/unaccounted for, or retired. Also, there is Nicole from DOA4 and, apparently, Spartan IIIs- but I won't get in to exceptions. We'll assume there are five Spartans left.) while the Chief, who has gotten himself back on High Charity- now in orbit around Earth, is taking on the Flood and Covenant. He manages to take down High Charity and crash it into the Ark on Earth. The resulting explosion destroys the Ark. Now, here comes the good part:
At this point, the Covenant are beaten, Gravemind is dead, and the Chief is near death from the crash. The other Spartans come to his aid, but it is too late. Kelly holds up the Chief as he dies in her arms. You can hear her crying under her helmet as she takes off his helmet and strokes his hair. The other Spartans are also deeply saddened. The camera pans out and Cortana says something about the world being saved and his sacrifice or some such nonsense. You never see the Chief's face because Kelly is blocking it. Oh, and sad music is playing as the final cutscene fades into the credits.
Sad, yes. But that's the way things should be.
August 3, 2006
Emergence Day revealed!
Gears of War has officially been dated for a November 12 release, just five days before the PS3.
August 1, 2006
DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 2 roster
Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is the sequel to last year's Budokai Tenkaichi and biggest Dragonball game ever made. It is expected to have over 130 playable characters. Here is the current comfirmed character roster (with transformations included) :
Goku (Base~, Kaioken~, SS1~, SS2~, SS3~, SS4~)
SS4 Goku (~)
Kid Goku (Dragon Ball) (~)
Kid Gohan (~)
Teen Gohan (Base~, SS1~, SS2~)
Adult Gohan (Base~, SS1, SS2)
Mystic Gohan (~)
Great Saiyaman (~)
Great Ape
Piccolo (~)
Krillin (~)
Yamcha (~)
Tien (~)
Chiaotzu (~)
Vegeta (Saiyan Saga) (Base~, Great Ape~)
Vegeta (Cell Saga) (Base~, SS1~, Super Vegeta~)
Vegeta (Buu Saga) (Base~, SS1~, SS2~)
Majin Vegeta (~)
SSJ4 Vegeta (~)
Trunks (Base~, SS1)
Son Goten (Base~, SS1)
Future Trunks (Base~, SS1, Super Trunks~)
Future Trunks with Sword (Base~, SS1~)
Gotenks (Base~, SS1~, SS3~)
Vegetto (Base, SS1)
Gogeta (SS1~)
Gogeta (SS4~)
Hercule / Mr Satan (~)
Videl (Base~, Great Saiyawoman~)
Raditz (Base~, Great Ape~)
Saibamen (~)
Nappa (Base~, Great Ape~)
Dodoria (~)
Zarbon (Base~, Post-transformation)
Recoome
Guldo
Jeice
Burter (~)
Captain Ginyu
Frieza (Base~, Form 2~, Form 3~, Final Form~, 100% Full Power~)
Mecha-Frieza (~)
Android 16
Android 17 (~)
Android 18 (~)
Android 19 (~)
Android 20 / Dr Gero (~)
Cell (Base, Form 2, Perfect Form~, Super Perfect Form)
Cell Junior
Dabura (~)
Fat Majin Buu (~)
Evil Majin Buu (~)
Super Buu (Base~, Gotenks~, Gohan~)
Kid Buu (~)
Bardock (Base~, Great Ape~)
Cooler (Base~, Post-transformation)
Broly (Base~, Mind Controlled SS1~, Legendary Super Saiyan~)
Bojack (Base~, Post-transformation~)
Super 17
Baby-Vegeta (Base~, Super Form 1~, Super Form 2, Great Ape~)
Janemba (Base~, Post-transformation~)
Master Roshi (Base~, Muscular Form~)
General Tao
Android 13 (Base~, Super~)
Lord Slug (Base~, Large~)
Turles (Base~, Great Ape~)
Tapion with sword (~)
Hildegarn (Transformed~)
Metal-Cooler (~)
Pikkon (~)
Garlic Jr. (Base ~, Transformed~)
Sauza (~)
Zangya (~)
Yajirobe (~)
Supreme Kai (Base~, Kibito Kai~)
Cui (~)
Pan GT (~)
Uub GT (Base~, Majuub~)
Syn Shenron (Base~, Omega~)
Grandpa Gohan (~)
This time, taking after the first three Budokai games, you can transform in-game, or start out transformed. Also, expect an improved combat system.
If you just can't wait for the game's release this fall, check out Super DBZ in the meantime. Super DBZ was developed by the creator of Street Fighter 2.
Thanks to Wikipedia for the character listing.
Goku (Base~, Kaioken~, SS1~, SS2~, SS3~, SS4~)
SS4 Goku (~)
Kid Goku (Dragon Ball) (~)
Kid Gohan (~)
Teen Gohan (Base~, SS1~, SS2~)
Adult Gohan (Base~, SS1, SS2)
Mystic Gohan (~)
Great Saiyaman (~)
Great Ape
Piccolo (~)
Krillin (~)
Yamcha (~)
Tien (~)
Chiaotzu (~)
Vegeta (Saiyan Saga) (Base~, Great Ape~)
Vegeta (Cell Saga) (Base~, SS1~, Super Vegeta~)
Vegeta (Buu Saga) (Base~, SS1~, SS2~)
Majin Vegeta (~)
SSJ4 Vegeta (~)
Trunks (Base~, SS1)
Son Goten (Base~, SS1)
Future Trunks (Base~, SS1, Super Trunks~)
Future Trunks with Sword (Base~, SS1~)
Gotenks (Base~, SS1~, SS3~)
Vegetto (Base, SS1)
Gogeta (SS1~)
Gogeta (SS4~)
Hercule / Mr Satan (~)
Videl (Base~, Great Saiyawoman~)
Raditz (Base~, Great Ape~)
Saibamen (~)
Nappa (Base~, Great Ape~)
Dodoria (~)
Zarbon (Base~, Post-transformation)
Recoome
Guldo
Jeice
Burter (~)
Captain Ginyu
Frieza (Base~, Form 2~, Form 3~, Final Form~, 100% Full Power~)
Mecha-Frieza (~)
Android 16
Android 17 (~)
Android 18 (~)
Android 19 (~)
Android 20 / Dr Gero (~)
Cell (Base, Form 2, Perfect Form~, Super Perfect Form)
Cell Junior
Dabura (~)
Fat Majin Buu (~)
Evil Majin Buu (~)
Super Buu (Base~, Gotenks~, Gohan~)
Kid Buu (~)
Bardock (Base~, Great Ape~)
Cooler (Base~, Post-transformation)
Broly (Base~, Mind Controlled SS1~, Legendary Super Saiyan~)
Bojack (Base~, Post-transformation~)
Super 17
Baby-Vegeta (Base~, Super Form 1~, Super Form 2, Great Ape~)
Janemba (Base~, Post-transformation~)
Master Roshi (Base~, Muscular Form~)
General Tao
Android 13 (Base~, Super~)
Lord Slug (Base~, Large~)
Turles (Base~, Great Ape~)
Tapion with sword (~)
Hildegarn (Transformed~)
Metal-Cooler (~)
Pikkon (~)
Garlic Jr. (Base ~, Transformed~)
Sauza (~)
Zangya (~)
Yajirobe (~)
Supreme Kai (Base~, Kibito Kai~)
Cui (~)
Pan GT (~)
Uub GT (Base~, Majuub~)
Syn Shenron (Base~, Omega~)
Grandpa Gohan (~)
This time, taking after the first three Budokai games, you can transform in-game, or start out transformed. Also, expect an improved combat system.
If you just can't wait for the game's release this fall, check out Super DBZ in the meantime. Super DBZ was developed by the creator of Street Fighter 2.
Thanks to Wikipedia for the character listing.
It's the end of E3 as we know it...
...and I'm not fine! As promised, here is the official press release and follow-up to the post below:
"The world of interactive entertainment has changed since E3Expo was created 12 years ago. At that time we were focused on establishing the industry and securing orders for the holiday season," said Douglas Lowenstein, President of the ESA, the trade association representing U.S. computer and video game publishers and the owner of E3Expo. "Over the years, it has become clear that we need a more intimate program, including higher quality, more personal dialogue with the worldwide media, developers, retailers and other key industry audiences."
The new E3Expo will take shape over the next several months. As currently envisioned, it will still take place in Los Angeles, described by ESA as a "great and supportive partner helping to build E3." It will focus on press events and small meetings with media, retail, development, and other key sectors. While there will be opportunities for game demonstrations, E3Expo 2007 will not feature the large trade show environment of previous years. "E3Expo remains an important event for the industry and we want to keep that sense of excitement and interest, ensuring that the human and financial resources crucial to its success can be deployed productively to create an exciting new format to meet the needs of the industry. The new event ensures that there will be an effective and more efficient way for companies to get information to media, consumers, and others," said Lowenstein.
Additionally, the evolution of the video game industry into a vibrant and expanding global market has led to the creation of major events in different regions, such as the Games Convention in Leipzig, the Tokyo Game Show, and company-specific events held by Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and others around the world. As a result, Lowenstein said, "It is no longer necessary or efficient to have a single industry 'mega-show.' By refocusing on a highly-targeted event, we think we can do a better job serving our members and the industry as a whole, and our members are energized about creating this new E3."
Thanks to Team Xbox for the press release. At least the last big E3 went out with a bang.
"The world of interactive entertainment has changed since E3Expo was created 12 years ago. At that time we were focused on establishing the industry and securing orders for the holiday season," said Douglas Lowenstein, President of the ESA, the trade association representing U.S. computer and video game publishers and the owner of E3Expo. "Over the years, it has become clear that we need a more intimate program, including higher quality, more personal dialogue with the worldwide media, developers, retailers and other key industry audiences."
The new E3Expo will take shape over the next several months. As currently envisioned, it will still take place in Los Angeles, described by ESA as a "great and supportive partner helping to build E3." It will focus on press events and small meetings with media, retail, development, and other key sectors. While there will be opportunities for game demonstrations, E3Expo 2007 will not feature the large trade show environment of previous years. "E3Expo remains an important event for the industry and we want to keep that sense of excitement and interest, ensuring that the human and financial resources crucial to its success can be deployed productively to create an exciting new format to meet the needs of the industry. The new event ensures that there will be an effective and more efficient way for companies to get information to media, consumers, and others," said Lowenstein.
Additionally, the evolution of the video game industry into a vibrant and expanding global market has led to the creation of major events in different regions, such as the Games Convention in Leipzig, the Tokyo Game Show, and company-specific events held by Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and others around the world. As a result, Lowenstein said, "It is no longer necessary or efficient to have a single industry 'mega-show.' By refocusing on a highly-targeted event, we think we can do a better job serving our members and the industry as a whole, and our members are energized about creating this new E3."
Thanks to Team Xbox for the press release. At least the last big E3 went out with a bang.
July 30, 2006
This is BIG!
I know I don't post news as much as I ought to, but when a story this BIG, BREAKING, SHOCKING, and IMPORTANT comes along I just have to post it. Brace yourselves, grab on to something, and don't bother to sit down because you're just going to stand up. It's that HUGE! Oh, and did I mention it's not good news?
You may recall a little event called E3. Well, actually it's not little. It's the biggest entertainment expo in the world. This year's was also the best in recent memory... and also the last. That's right, E3 IS NO MORE!!! An official press release is expected tomorrow. Rumor has it it might be replaced by a much smaller event, but it's just not the same.
You may recall a little event called E3. Well, actually it's not little. It's the biggest entertainment expo in the world. This year's was also the best in recent memory... and also the last. That's right, E3 IS NO MORE!!! An official press release is expected tomorrow. Rumor has it it might be replaced by a much smaller event, but it's just not the same.
July 21, 2006
After Analysis: Guild Wars, World of Warcraft, and City of villains
For the past few months I have switching between Guild Wars, World of Warcraft, and City of villains. I got Guild Wars and World of Warcaft around the same time, and later City of villains when I took a break from WOW. After playing all three of these games I have come with new scores, and reviews on them.
Guild Wars
The revolutionary idea of an MMORPG with no monthly fee gave birth to the game Guild Wars. This MMORPG was thought to be the death of all other MMORPG. Many people where excited after trying the beta demo (I was one of them). So why is it that Guild Wars is now one of the least populated, most unsuccessful games of it's time?
- Repetiveness ( same weapon's, quests, ect)
- Lack of PvP: is game is supposed to be centered around PvP, but even games that are less "PvP oriented such as WOW and COV made Guild Wars PvP look like a joke
- No class balance: The idea of mixing classes together is a great idea, except when u have horribly overpowered combination (Monk/Warrior anyone?)
- Community: with no monthly fee, the main audience of the game where 7-11 year olds who are often immature brats who have no idea of how to play.
-PvE: This is the joke of the game, there are no specific areas you can go to for your level, no players are with you when you enter the PvE zone unless you invite them yourself to your group. It gives the impression of a normal RPG, not a MMORPG where u see people questing with you and interacting with them. I rather fight a player over a certain item/kill/drop for a quest than be alone in the barren waste land with nothing more than a couple of bots helping me quest.
I originally gave this game a score of 8.5 now I give it a 3.0 the only thing positive I can say about this game is that it is still free, andhat maybe the expansion will improve it
-Original Score: 8.5
-New Score: 3.0
City of villains
COV was an amazing game, it broke the generic repetiveness of "Lord of the Rings" type races, ideas, of the more common day MMORPGS. I played the game for a month, and it blew me away. The first thing i noticed was the customization, which was the most detailed I have seen in any MMORPG. The game itself is a great game, the powers especially are amazing. Also in COV they have a very unique modes of transportation using powers such super speed and flight to get you across the world. This game was great but unfortunately not as detailed and deep as WOW, so I abandoned it. Still for those who don't find WOW that great, should try City of villains or City of hero's
Score: 9.0
World of Warcraft
With 7 million subscribers and rising, World of Warcraft is the most successful game of its time. This game was the underdog when fighting the biggest MMORPG at the time of its release( EQII) in a battle of gaining subscribers. World of Warcraft came out on top in the end and the rest is history. The game already had a large fan-pool to draw subscribers from. But the reason the game was s successful was because anyone could pick it up and enjoy it. The game was suited towards everyone, casual and hardcore players, Roleplayers and PvPers, young and old, inexperienced and veteran. Now its a game that is likely to not die out for many years to come. With the expansion coming, the game promises to to expand and add content, drawing in more players and bringing in more loyal fans.
Score: 9.8
(http://www.mmogchart.com/Chart7.html for MMORPG charts)
Guild WarsThe revolutionary idea of an MMORPG with no monthly fee gave birth to the game Guild Wars. This MMORPG was thought to be the death of all other MMORPG. Many people where excited after trying the beta demo (I was one of them). So why is it that Guild Wars is now one of the least populated, most unsuccessful games of it's time?
- Repetiveness ( same weapon's, quests, ect)
- Lack of PvP: is game is supposed to be centered around PvP, but even games that are less "PvP oriented such as WOW and COV made Guild Wars PvP look like a joke
- No class balance: The idea of mixing classes together is a great idea, except when u have horribly overpowered combination (Monk/Warrior anyone?)
- Community: with no monthly fee, the main audience of the game where 7-11 year olds who are often immature brats who have no idea of how to play.
-PvE: This is the joke of the game, there are no specific areas you can go to for your level, no players are with you when you enter the PvE zone unless you invite them yourself to your group. It gives the impression of a normal RPG, not a MMORPG where u see people questing with you and interacting with them. I rather fight a player over a certain item/kill/drop for a quest than be alone in the barren waste land with nothing more than a couple of bots helping me quest.
I originally gave this game a score of 8.5 now I give it a 3.0 the only thing positive I can say about this game is that it is still free, andhat maybe the expansion will improve it
-Original Score: 8.5
-New Score: 3.0
City of villains
COV was an amazing game, it broke the generic repetiveness of "Lord of the Rings" type races, ideas, of the more common day MMORPGS. I played the game for a month, and it blew me away. The first thing i noticed was the customization, which was the most detailed I have seen in any MMORPG. The game itself is a great game, the powers especially are amazing. Also in COV they have a very unique modes of transportation using powers such super speed and flight to get you across the world. This game was great but unfortunately not as detailed and deep as WOW, so I abandoned it. Still for those who don't find WOW that great, should try City of villains or City of hero's
Score: 9.0
World of Warcraft
With 7 million subscribers and rising, World of Warcraft is the most successful game of its time. This game was the underdog when fighting the biggest MMORPG at the time of its release( EQII) in a battle of gaining subscribers. World of Warcraft came out on top in the end and the rest is history. The game already had a large fan-pool to draw subscribers from. But the reason the game was s successful was because anyone could pick it up and enjoy it. The game was suited towards everyone, casual and hardcore players, Roleplayers and PvPers, young and old, inexperienced and veteran. Now its a game that is likely to not die out for many years to come. With the expansion coming, the game promises to to expand and add content, drawing in more players and bringing in more loyal fans.
Score: 9.8
(http://www.mmogchart.com/Chart7.html for MMORPG charts)
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