Samuses Should Be Seen, Not Heard: A Review of Metroid: Other M
September 1, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
So Metroid: Other M is now out. I haven’t played it yet. Notice that “yet” there. Don’t worry, I intend to play through this one as soon as possible, I just haven’t yet. Still, it’s my duty to inform our many, er, several readers about the big Wii game that’s got everyone talking. What I say here is more or less a recap of all other reviews, plus my own personal opinion on what I know. With those qualifiers in mind, let’s review us some Metroid.
Oh don't look so perplexed. You just gained the ability to speak, that's all.
Scott Pilgrim vs This Game Review: FIGHT!
August 27, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
So Scott Pilgrim is both an awesome graphic novel and a kickass movie. But wait, there’s more! Scott Pilgrim also has a game for the Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade called Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game. I bought it, played it, and beat it. So is it any good? It’s Scott Pilgrim vs Chris Pranger, today, on Toy-TMA!
Why Are You Reading This? StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Review
August 2, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Here we go, yet another totally pointless review for a game you already know enough about. Blizzard’s super long-awaited sequel to StarCraft is now finally out for the PC and after waiting this long to get it, you either already have it or you don’t care whatsoever that it’s now out. This means my review is more or less just there. So you ready for this? Let the Zerg Rush begin.
I don't even know who this guy is, but I know he looks cool.
Games You Should Have Played: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
June 28, 2010 by Gus Townson
Filed under Video Games
Thank the gods Leonidas and his 300 never ran into THIS Persian Prince.
“Most people think time is like a river that flows swift and sure in one direction. But I have seen the face of time, and I can tell you: they are wrong. Time is an ocean in a storm. You may wonder who I am or why I say this. Sit down and I will tell you a tale like none you have ever heard.”
Well Duh, I Like It: A Review of Super Mario Galaxy 2
June 4, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Why am I writing this article? I could be spending this time playing more Mario Galaxy 2!
Okay, you know what I’m about to say. I’m about to have a joygasm for at least two full single-spaced Word document pages and none of it is going to be a surprise to anyone. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a good game, end of story. I’m not even the only person saying this. But I also don’t know when to shut up, so here we go with the most obviously unneeded review yet! Let’s! Ah! Go! Read more
Actually You’re In Pretty Good Company: A Review of Battlefield: Bad Company 2
March 8, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Like Army of Two but a whole heck of a lot better and not at all like Army of Two.
Can anything come along and uproot Modern Warfare from its place as the dominant FPS? For a while it didn’t appear so, but just as Halo was ousted by Modern Warfare, Modern Warfare has been outshone by Battlefield: Bad Company 2. How is that possible? Read on and I’ll tell you. Read more
The Blue Bomber Strikes Again: A Review of Mega Man 10
March 5, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Whoa, that looks pretty tight.
Do I love Mega Man? Yes I do. I even wrote about how much I loved Mega Man 2, specifically. Not long ago Capcom decided to bring the Blue Bomber back to his NES roots and copied the style of his original games exactly for Mega Man 9. Everything was just like it was on the NES, graphics, sounds, controls, and even screen-stutter if you really wanted the authentic experience. Mega Man 10 continues this trend, but is it any good? Read more
Shame on the Globins: Resident Evil 5 and Racism
March 4, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Games You Should Have Played: Resident Evil 4
March 3, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Remember, Leon has proven that Kung Fu is an acceptable defence against zombie-ish villagers.
If you’ve been following me on Twitter (which you should), you may have noticed that I’ve been playing Resident Evil 5. I’ll have a full article on that tomorrow but for now I’m more concerned with its predecessor, Resident Evil 4. RE4 is without question one of the best games of all time and easily within my top 10, if not top 5. Why was that? Well hold on because I’m about to tell you since RE4 is today’s Game You Should Have Played. Read more
I’ve Seen Heavier: A Review of Heavy Rain
February 25, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Stare into the face of the Uncanny Valley.
I am not a fan of hype. Any time I hear too much on a title I start to dislike the game on principle alone, so Heavy Rain was big on my skeptical radar. I had been hearing all sorts of things about the PS3 exclusive regarding the detail of graphics and the amount of engrossing story, but all this did was make me hope the game would be terrible. Finally, Heavy Rain is out, so are my instincts correct? Is Heavy Rain a flop? Absolutely not. Read more
