So, we bought Dynasty Warriors 7 a couple of days after release after seeing a friend’s (this friend) copy. We bought it from Amazon for about 35 pounds, instead of the ridiculous 45 pound price in Game.

So how is it?

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It’s crafty fabric cute vs. crafty fabric cute. But do they score well where it really matters? On charm? General good game design? Multiplayer? Longevity? Cost?

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…or alternatively “Dead Space 2 – and how the game news media proves it’s really not worth reading by putting out the same reviews (for crap games) as each other.”

Despite having played Dead Space 1 and having very little positive to say about it, I’m determined to remain optimistic and keep trying horror games when they come out (or I’m determined to keep being conned out of my money, which ever way you see it). I am also determined (mostly – with some encouragement from Peter Reviews) to finish a game when I start it to be able to give a full opinion on it.

So, what’s my opinion? In short, it’s a pile of crap. But the short version doesn’t really explain why or really do its absolute crap-ness justice, so I’ll continue. Read More

Some great points, varying in importance, for making a great horror game. I plan on making this an active list, as I always enjoy playing (or watching) any new horror game that comes out – even if I am a wuss and they do scare me. That’s the point of them anyway. So here we go. Read More

Warning – contains spoilers in regards to Dead Space, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Silent Hill: Homecoming, the Penumbra series, and brief (non spoiler) mentions of Amnesia: The Dark Descent.

EDIT: While I shouldn’t have to explain that a two your old post might not be as accurate as it is now then when it was written, I have even reviewed more recent horror games – Calling, for example. However, my main point still stands – true horror, rather than a shooter or anything else with a horror skin, is sadly lacking atm.

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