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Halo : Combat Evolved Anniverary
Category : First Person Shooter
Halo Combat Evolved Anniverary is basically the same experience you had a decade ago,and while the game's age certainly shows in some of its design elements.Halo's core combat remains dynamic that it's still worth going back to after all this time.
Pros of the game
- New Graphics
- Sound design
- New musical score
- Reworked maps
- Voice - activated command
- Kinect-enabled galleries
- Engine perks in multiplayer
Cons of the game
- Retaining old source code means no improvement or addition to the core combat
- Minor bugs and glitchs
- Swapping up the graphics feels a bit laggy
- Firefight is a bit of a disappointment
Rating : 9
Halo Combat Evolved Anniverary is basically the same experience you had a decade ago,and while the game's age certainly shows in some of its design elements.Halo's core combat remains dynamic that it's still worth going back to after all this time.
Pros of the game
- New Graphics
- Sound design
- New musical score
- Reworked maps
- Voice - activated command
- Kinect-enabled galleries
- Engine perks in multiplayer
Cons of the game
- Retaining old source code means no improvement or addition to the core combat
- Minor bugs and glitchs
- Swapping up the graphics feels a bit laggy
- Firefight is a bit of a disappointment
Rating : 9
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 Review
Category : Drama,Adventure,Fantasy
This is the final movie where it all ends.The story continues to follow Harry Potter's quest to find and destroy Lord Voldemort's horcruxes.Harry Potter gets a final confrontation with Voldemort while Dumbledore keeps Harry's destiny a secret.Gringotts Wizarding Bank is a great setting made of marble and bay marble columns.The battle of Hogwarts has great visual effects.The sight of Hogwarts being crumbled is striking.There are many challenging moments for the characters in the movie.
The Harry Potter series is great for anyone looking for the magical world of wizards
Rating : 9.5
This is the final movie where it all ends.The story continues to follow Harry Potter's quest to find and destroy Lord Voldemort's horcruxes.Harry Potter gets a final confrontation with Voldemort while Dumbledore keeps Harry's destiny a secret.Gringotts Wizarding Bank is a great setting made of marble and bay marble columns.The battle of Hogwarts has great visual effects.The sight of Hogwarts being crumbled is striking.There are many challenging moments for the characters in the movie.
The Harry Potter series is great for anyone looking for the magical world of wizards
Rating : 9.5
Spider-man Edge Of Time Review
Category : Action
In the game edge of time,you play as both the amazing Spider-man,Peter Parker,hero of present day New York,and as Miguel O'Hara,Spider-man of the year 2099.
Despite the simplicity of it's combat,edge of time,stays interesting as a result of its storytelling.
Pros of the game Good writing and solid voice acting liven up the story
- Some powers are fun to use
- Great humor
- Webswinging
Cons of the game
- Combat overly simple
- Environments are often confining
- Only about six hours long
- There have been better Spider-man games
- Locations are mostly dull industrial hallways and metallic chambers
- Little Visual Variety
- Poorly designed battle
Rating : 6
In the game edge of time,you play as both the amazing Spider-man,Peter Parker,hero of present day New York,and as Miguel O'Hara,Spider-man of the year 2099.
Despite the simplicity of it's combat,edge of time,stays interesting as a result of its storytelling.
Pros of the game Good writing and solid voice acting liven up the story
- Some powers are fun to use
- Great humor
- Webswinging
Cons of the game
- Combat overly simple
- Environments are often confining
- Only about six hours long
- There have been better Spider-man games
- Locations are mostly dull industrial hallways and metallic chambers
- Little Visual Variety
- Poorly designed battle
Rating : 6
Fast Five Review
Category : Drama,Action & Adventure,Mystery & Suspense
Former cop Brian O' Connor partners with ex-con Dom Toretto.Mia Torretto and Brian broke Dom out of custody,they've blown across many borders to escape authorities.Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom.
This movie attracts a young audience by adding hot women,fast cars, and big explosions.The action,car chases and stunt work are unique.
This movie was shot in Brazil.Here, there is much space to enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Brazil.
Rating : 10
Former cop Brian O' Connor partners with ex-con Dom Toretto.Mia Torretto and Brian broke Dom out of custody,they've blown across many borders to escape authorities.Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom.
This movie attracts a young audience by adding hot women,fast cars, and big explosions.The action,car chases and stunt work are unique.
This movie was shot in Brazil.Here, there is much space to enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Brazil.
Rating : 10
Gears Of War 3 Review
Category : Third Person Shooter
This is the ending of a trilogy worthy of its legacy.The game is darker than the previous games.The story has a good pace and the plot moves fast.
Pros of the game
- Cover controls are tight and smooth
- Plenty of content - Game mode improved New modes added
- Ten maps available - Horde mode 2.0
- Locust version
- Cog version
- Great audio
- Boss monsters included
Cons of the game
- Freezing when loading to Horde Mode
Rating : 9.5
This is the ending of a trilogy worthy of its legacy.The game is darker than the previous games.The story has a good pace and the plot moves fast.
Pros of the game
- Cover controls are tight and smooth
- Plenty of content - Game mode improved New modes added
- Ten maps available - Horde mode 2.0
- Locust version
- Cog version
- Great audio
- Boss monsters included
Cons of the game
- Freezing when loading to Horde Mode
Rating : 9.5
Thor Review
Category : Superhero Action & Adventure
This movie takes place in 965 A.D. where Odin wages war against the frost giants and their leader to stop them from conquering the nine realms,starting by earth.Through the process,Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero.This movie has great animation,great action,humor, and romance.Plenty of action - packed battle sequences that have characters hitting,slamming,spearing,stabbing,lancing and blowing up enemies.There are great special effects.The beautiful sceneries and the great performance from the actors makes this movie a must see.
Rating : 10
This movie takes place in 965 A.D. where Odin wages war against the frost giants and their leader to stop them from conquering the nine realms,starting by earth.Through the process,Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero.This movie has great animation,great action,humor, and romance.Plenty of action - packed battle sequences that have characters hitting,slamming,spearing,stabbing,lancing and blowing up enemies.There are great special effects.The beautiful sceneries and the great performance from the actors makes this movie a must see.
Rating : 10
Rise Of Nightmares Review
Category : Survival Horror
The storyline is about a character named Josh that is a drunkard.His wife is on a train in Romania and is kidnapped by a hulking beast and a maniac scientist.She ends up into the scientist's lab where the zombies are.
Pros of the game
- Quick achievements
- Great sound effects
- Realistic
- Great variety of weapons
Cons of the game
- Script is horrible
- Characters are one-dimensional
- Movement is hard
- AI is ridiculous
- Locations in the castle are predictable
- Lots of repetition
Rating : 4
The storyline is about a character named Josh that is a drunkard.His wife is on a train in Romania and is kidnapped by a hulking beast and a maniac scientist.She ends up into the scientist's lab where the zombies are.
Pros of the game
- Quick achievements
- Great sound effects
- Realistic
- Great variety of weapons
Cons of the game
- Script is horrible
- Characters are one-dimensional
- Movement is hard
- AI is ridiculous
- Locations in the castle are predictable
- Lots of repetition
Rating : 4
X-Men First Class Review
Category : Action,Adventure,Sci-Fi
First Class is a prequel that brings us back to the origins of the X-Men.The movie revolves around two young individuals trying to figure out their unique place in a hostile world.
In this movie both men are mutants.What makes this movie interesting is that one is a telepath and another is a master of magnetism.
It's remarkable how many things "First Class" gets right,whether it's the decision to have characters speak different languages,or the choices of amazing costumes and incredible action stunts from the mutants are shown regularly.
Rating : 10
First Class is a prequel that brings us back to the origins of the X-Men.The movie revolves around two young individuals trying to figure out their unique place in a hostile world.
In this movie both men are mutants.What makes this movie interesting is that one is a telepath and another is a master of magnetism.
It's remarkable how many things "First Class" gets right,whether it's the decision to have characters speak different languages,or the choices of amazing costumes and incredible action stunts from the mutants are shown regularly.
Rating : 10
Gran Turismo 5 Review
Category : Racing
This game has a collection of more than one thousand cars.Special effects make this game realistic to the point that the player feels there.Gran Turismo 5 gives the player the opportunity to travel many countries like Spain,Italy,Australia and more.
Pros of the game
- Great simulation game
- Multi-tiered garage
- Great choices in cars
- Over 70 tracks to choose from
- Tuning shop has many options
- GT auto shop
- Customize your driver
- Several modes available
- Gameplay realistic
Cons of the game
- Paint job can't be changed
- Standard car can't be driven from wheel view
Rating : 9
This game has a collection of more than one thousand cars.Special effects make this game realistic to the point that the player feels there.Gran Turismo 5 gives the player the opportunity to travel many countries like Spain,Italy,Australia and more.
Pros of the game
- Great simulation game
- Multi-tiered garage
- Great choices in cars
- Over 70 tracks to choose from
- Tuning shop has many options
- GT auto shop
- Customize your driver
- Several modes available
- Gameplay realistic
Cons of the game
- Paint job can't be changed
- Standard car can't be driven from wheel view
Rating : 9
Salt Review
Category : Action Thriller
Evelyn Salt is a CIA Russian Division Agent whom swore to duty and honor her country.The movie revolves around the question "Who Is Salt?"
This movie has amazing action stunts,and great use of martial arts.Also the movie keeps the viewer on the edge not knowing where Salt's loyalty lies.
The negative side of the movie is that the first 17 minutes of the movie drags before any action takes place and unfortunately the ending is poor.
Rating : 8
Evelyn Salt is a CIA Russian Division Agent whom swore to duty and honor her country.The movie revolves around the question "Who Is Salt?"
This movie has amazing action stunts,and great use of martial arts.Also the movie keeps the viewer on the edge not knowing where Salt's loyalty lies.
The negative side of the movie is that the first 17 minutes of the movie drags before any action takes place and unfortunately the ending is poor.
Rating : 8
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