Month in Reviews: May 2011

KingdomBlade · May 27, 2011

Yes, I'm still doing this. I think it's in the right section this time. Good month I guess, with some gems standing out like L.A. Noire and The Witcher 2.

<div align='center'>Dead or Alive: Dimensions</div>

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ead or Alive: Dimensions]KB: Seems to be a decent fighting game. Not really my genre, but the reception is generally favorable so perhaps it's a worthwhile buy for the system, which seems to be lacking decent games at the moment.

<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/action/deadoralive3d/review.html" target="_blank">GameSpot</a>: 7.5/10
<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/116/1169815p1.html" target="_blank">IGN</a>: 8/10
<a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-24-dead-or-alive-dimensions-review" target="_blank">Eurogamer</a>: 8/10
<a href="http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/26363/dead-or-alive-dimensions-review-nintendo-3ds/" target="_blank">Official Nintendo Magazine UK</a>: 90/100
<a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-dead-or-alive-dimensions-201864.phtml" target="_blank">Destructoid</a>: 8/10
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<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/3ds/997816-dead-or-alive-dimensions/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 79.21%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/dead-or-alive-dimensions" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 76
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>"Dead or Alive Dimensions is a really fun fighting game, one that this old Street Fighter loyalist has really grown to love." - Destructoid"A love letter to Dead Or Alive fans and a dizzying companion piece to SSFIV3D." - Official Nintendo Magazine UK

<div align='center'>Brink</div>

KB: It seems like an average shooter... though the reviews are average to positive.

<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/brink/review.html" target="_blank">GameSpot</a>: 6/10
<a href="http://www.1up.com/reviews/brink-review" target="_blank">1UP</a>: D
<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/brink/b/xbox360/archive/2011/05/12/brink-review-a-multiplayer-shooter-suffering-an-identity-crisis.aspx" target="_blank">Game Informer</a>: 6.8/10
<a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=11373" target="_blank">GameTrailers</a>: 7.9/10
<a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/brink/review/brink-super-review/a-20110509142556983053/g-2009052911331493062" target="_blank">Games Radar</a>: 8/10
<a href="http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/219303/review-brink/" target="_blank">GamePro</a>: 3.5/5
<a href="http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/116/1166987p1.html" target="_blank">IGN</a>: 6/10
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GameRankings: 68.73% (<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/991073-portal-2/index.html" target="_blank">PC</a>), 70.53% (<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/960407-brink/index.html" target="_blank">XBOX 360</a>), 69.06% (<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/997849-portal-2/index.html" target="_blank">PS3</a>)
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/brink" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 71 (XBOX 360 and PC) and 69 (PS3)
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>"It's only disappointing that Brink feels so confined by its own premise. Its innovative mechanics far outdo its lifeless, confining story, and, while respectable, its pure focus on multiplayer, team-based objective matches confines it further...Brink is still a very good game, and it deserves notation - just below Team Fortress 2 - as an exemplary team-based shooter." - Games Radar"Brink is unfinished. And that doesn't mean it's full of technical problems. Well, it's got those too. But mostly, it's just an unpolished, poorly executed mess of ideas." - 1UP

<div align='center'>MotorStorm Apocalypse</div>

KB: Very good looking racing game. Racing games aren't my thing (cause I suck at them) but it's a very good looking racing game from the videos and the reviews are primarily positive also.

<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/driving/motorstormapocalypse/review.html" target="_blank">GameSpot</a>: 8.5/10
<a href="http://www.1up.com/reviews/motorstorm-apocalypse-review" target="_blank">1UP</a>: B
<a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=13326" target="_blank">GameTrailers</a>: 8.5/10
<a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/motorstorm-apocalypse/review/motorstorm-apocalypse-review/a-2011032814230159047/g-20100607105724424084" target="_blank">Games Radar</a>: 7/10
<a href="http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/218958/review-motorstorm-apocalypse/" target="_blank">GamePro</a>: 3/5
<a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1162915p1.html" target="_blank">IGN</a>: 8/10
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<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/997559-motorstorm-apocalypse/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 78.16%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/motorstorm-apocalypse" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 77
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>"Racing through the rubble is unpredictable and thrilling, but some of the rougher edges have also been amplified. Its ambition can push the game beyond the limits of frustration, though it also gives rise to some spectacular moments that help make this an experience that, while flawed, is brilliantly unique." - IGN"This is a loud, often spectacular dash through countless set-pieces and ragdoll pedestrians. However, 'trying not to crash' isn't as fun as racing or combat, but that's what you'll be doing for 95% of the time. It's just not as fun as it should be." - GamesRadar

<div align='center'>L.A. Noire</div>

KB: I have heard A LOT about this game, and it looks very impressive. Based on the acclaim, the level of storytelling might even be as high as the previously acclaimed adventure game, Heavy Rain. Wish I had a console to play this thing. The whole face thing looks amazing, and so do the gameplay mechanics.

<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/adventure/lanoire/review.html?tag=summary%3Bread-review" target="_blank">GameSpot</a>: 9/10 (All Versions)
<a href="http://www.1up.com/reviews/la-noire-review" target="_blank">1UP</a>: A (All Versions)
<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/la_noire/b/xbox360/archive/2011/05/16/review.aspx" target="_blank">Game Informer</a>: 8.8/10 (All Versions)
<a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=3244" target="_blank">GameTrailers</a>: 9.1/10 (PS3)
<a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/la-noire/review/la-noire-review/a-2011051610273854971314/g-20060925125818172039" target="_blank">Games Radar</a>: 9/10 (All Versions)
<a href="http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/219411/review-l-a-noire/" target="_blank">GamePro</a>: 5/5 (All Versions)
<a href="http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/116/1168433p1.html" target="_blank">IGN</a>: 8.5/10
<a href="http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10547-la-noire-review/index.html" target="_blank">GamerNode</a>: 8/10 (All Versions)
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GameRankings: 88.93% (<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/988983-la-noire/index.html" target="_blank">XBOX 360</a>), 89.38% (<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/929170-la-noire/index.html" target="_blank">PS3</a>)
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/la-noire/critic-reviews"" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 89-90 (XBOX 360 and PS3)
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<a href="http://gbatemp.net/t293248-sterling-s-l-a-noire-shakedown" target="_blank">Sterling's Review</a>: 9/10
<a href="http://gbatemp.net/t293616-l-a-noire" target="_blank">SubliminalSegue's Review</a>: 85/100
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>"This is vastly different from the countless first- and third-person shooters and all the "me too" open-world games sitting on store shelves. All the things I've only read about in Dashiell Hammett novels, or seen in film classics like Double Indemnity, have all come to interactive life in L.A. Noire." - 1UP"At times, L.A. Noire is one of the most vivid, gripping game experiences I've had. Other times, it can be plain boring. As in much noir fiction, the truth lies in the gray area between those two extremes. It's an adventure I won't soon forget, filled with characters as fascinating as they are flawed – a bit like the game itself." - Game Informer

<div align='center'>No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise</div>

KB: It appears that the PS3 version didn't really bring much to the table, except for, you know, HD graphics. At least that's judging from the nothing-big reviews. Perhaps this isn't yet the reason to get a PS3 Guild.

<a href="http://www.xgn.nl/ps3/review/27082/no-more-heroes-heroes-paradise/#comments" target="_blank">XGN</a>: 7/10
<a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-18-no-more-heroes-heroes-paradise-review" target="_blank">Eurogamer</a>: 8/10
<a href="http://www.strategyinformer.com/ps3/nomoreheroesheroesparadise/1492/review.html" target="_blank">No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise</a>: 8.5/10
<a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/863466-no-more-heroes-heroes-paradise-review-punks-not-dead" target="_blank">Metro GameCentral</a>: 8/10
<a href="http://www.gamecell.co.uk/PS3/No_More_Heroes_Heroes_Paradise.htm" target="_blank">GameCell</a>: 6/10
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<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/980074-no-more-heroes-heroes-paradise/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 66.67%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/no-more-heroes-heroes-paradise" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 75
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>" I couldn’t help liking it, despite its many technical frailties, puerile humour and eccentric quality, and I suspect you’ll feel the same way. Heroes Paradise has style, some substance but is SO badly implemented." - GameCell"Highbrow parody or the best lightsabre game never made? Suda51’s deconstructionist classic manages to be both." - Metro GameCentral

<div align='center'>The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings</div>

KB: Looks like an excellent game. I haven't played the first, due to me having a shit PC, but I've heard a lot of positive things about it. The sequel doesn't seem to disappoint, based on the near universal acclaim.

<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/thewitcher2/review.html" target="_blank">GameSpot</a>: 9/10
<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/the_witcher_2_assassins_of_kings/b/pc/archive/2011/05/19/putting-the-rp-back-in-rpg-with-style.aspx" target="_blank">Game Informer</a>: 9.3/10
<a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=12906" target="_blank">GameTrailers</a>: 9/4/10
<a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings/review/the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings-review/a-201105171466879070/g-20100323131251436086" target="_blank">Games Radar</a>: 10/10
<a href="http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1168535p1.html" target="_blank">IGN</a>: 9/10
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<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/975399-the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 87.47%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 89
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>"Truly a labor of love, this amazing sequel fortifies the foundations laid down by a flawed classic and creates a brilliant masterpiece. Visceral combat, dizzying player customization and a truly immersive story all come together to create one of the best role-playing experiences of the year." - Games Radar"The Witcher 2 is alternately offensive and endearing, grimy and gorgeous, and never ceases to surprise. It's one of the great titles of 2011, and one of the best role-playing games in years." - IGN

<div align='center'>Dream Trigger</div>

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ream Trigger]KB: Looks like a mildly mediocre shooter... although that's just from the reviews. Haven't met anyone who gave a personal view of the game, so if you have anything to say at this part, just post it.

<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/action/dreamtrigger3d/review.html" target="_blank">GameSpot</a>: 6/10
<a href="http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/219361/review-dream-trigger-3d/" target="_blank">GamePro</a>: 2.5/5
<a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/3ds/dream-trigger-3d/review/dream-trigger-3d-review/a-2011052413327978085/g-2011020910575266038" target="_blank">Games Radar</a>: 6/10
<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/116/1169571p1.html" target="_blank">IGN</a>: 6/10
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<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/3ds/619024-dream-trigger-3d/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 61.00%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/dream-trigger-3d" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 57
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>"Basically, Dream Trigger is a shooter that comes off like it was trying to reinvent shooters, but falls pretty flat. And that's probably not the kind of "trip" it was going for." - GamePro"It's just too damn confusing to be welcoming to everyone." - GamesRadar

<div align='center'>Thor: God of Thunder</div>

KB: The DS version is interesting to say the least, but it mostly looks like a mediocre multi-platform movie tie-in.

DS:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/978623-thor-god-of-thunder/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 65.22%
<a href="http://" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 63
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XBOX 360:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/978622-thor-god-of-thunder/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 39.56%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/thor-god-of-thunder" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 39
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Wii:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/978624-thor-god-of-thunder/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 61.00%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/thor-god-of-thunder" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 60
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PS3:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/978620-thor-god-of-thunder/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 42.60%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/thor-god-of-thunder" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 41
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>"WayForward's Thor is truly remarkable, as it stands not only as a great movie-based game but an extremely competent one as well." - IGN (DS)"Sega's flavorless texture work spoils what could otherwise have been a visually exciting game. It's hard to recommend God of Thunder to even the most ardent of Thor fans. If you're looking for another Thor experience after seeing the film and paging through the character's 50 years worth of comic history, this game won't satisfy you." - Game Informer (XBOX 360)

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iRT 3]KB: DiRT 3, based on the ratings, is an excellent racing game and appears to be a worthwhile buy for these systems.

XBOX 360:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/604155-dirt-3/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 90.12%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/dirt-3" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 88
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PC:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/604706-dirt-3/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 87.50%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt-3" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 88
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PS3:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/604156-dirt-3/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 89.26%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/dirt-3" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 88
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>"Codemasters has made a good name for itself with this franchise's heart-pounding racing and arresting graphics – which are even more striking with the inclusion of night driving and falling snow. The renewed focus on rally racing and the addition of Gymkhana keeps it in good shape, even as it pares down some of its previously interesting career aspects." - Game Informer"Dirt 3 really does have something for drivers at every level, offering a surprising amount of variety. It's a strong package overall, with beautiful landscapes and an exhilarating sense of speed, making it perfect for anyone who wants to take a not-so-quiet drive through the woods." - Game Trailers

<div align='center'>LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game</div>

KB: As per usual, this Lego game is completely multi-platform. All of them have warm positive reception. Personally, I think the Lego games are a nice diversion.

DS:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/612249-lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 67.50%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 70
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XBOX 360:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/612246-lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 74.41%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 73
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Wii:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/612247-lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 71.62%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 73
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PS3:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/612245-lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 74.71%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 72
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3DS:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/3ds/621810-lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 74.14%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 71
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PSP:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/612248-lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 67.50%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 68
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PC:
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/612250-lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 77.50%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-game" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 72
<div align='center'>Review Quotes:</div>"It's the best game on the 3DS I've ever played and the mix of LEGO and Pirates of the Caribbean, the gameplay, the atmosphere and the story is nearly perfect. If you like Pirates of the Caribbean, then this one is a no-brainer." - GamingXP (3DS)"An absolute blast for fans of either franchise. Its gameplay is simple to learn and incredibly addicting." - IGN (XBOX 360)

<div align='center'>Minor Releases</div>

Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/605506-bangai-o-hd-missile-fury/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 81.37%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/bangai-o-hd-missile-fury" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 81
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The First Templar
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/997309-the-first-templar/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 55.00% & 51.67% (PC and XBOX 360)
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-first-templar" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 56 & 54 (PC and XBOX 360)
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Fable 3 (PC)
<a href="http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/996895-fable-iii/index.html" target="_blank">GameRankings</a>: 73.78%
<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fable-iii" target="_blank">Metacritic</a>: 76

<div align='center'>BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II Portable will be here when the reviews come out for it. Just say if there's anything I may have missed.</div>

<div align='center'>EDIT: Updated with some stuff I missed.</div>

cris92x · May 27, 2011

Under the Conduit 2 tab you have the scores of dreamtrigger, might want to fix that

KingdomBlade · May 27, 2011

cris92x said:
Under the Conduit 2 tab you have the scores of dreamtrigger, might want to fix that

lol, I used my previous thread and just edited the info. Guess I should have double checked. XD

KingdomBlade · May 30, 2011

Updated with a lot of stuff I missed... just to make it more complete.

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