As one of the “Infamous Four”, which is the name I give to the first PS2 RPGs, Orphen seemed like a good deal with its heavy anime influence and original battle system. Thankfully, I did not pay the full price for the game, but even 20$ seems like a high price to pay for a low-class production such as Orphen. (more…)
Gameplay: 77%
Story: 64%
Graphics: 80%
Music/Sound: 65%
Overall: 76%
Survival horror games have had great success with many gaming fans, with the many titles on offer from Resident Evil through to Silent Hill. Capcom, being the main creators of this genre, with help from the Resident Evil and Dino Crisis games have made a big impact on games and gamers alike taking the herald of the throne and claiming themselves unbeatable in the world of survival horror. But now, (more…)
Gameplay: 96%
Story: 100%
Graphics: 80%
Music/Sound: 95%
Overall: 98%
Out of all the rpgs based on the Dungeons & Dragons games, Planescape: Torment is my favorite. There are many reasons for this game to be my favorite. The first one is that its not like any of the other D&D games. Planescape: Torment seems to reside in its own level. It is based on the”Planescape” universe, while the other D&D games (Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale) are based on the “Forgotten Realms” universe. Planescape: Torment provides for a very unique experience in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. (more…)
In the last month of 2001, the sequel to a strange RPG named Koudelka saw the light. Shadow Hearts was the name of the new game released by Sacnoth, a company with former members from the RPG giant Squaresoft. Many thoughts sorrounded around this sequel. The big gap between good and bad reviews was huge. Scores from 4 and up to 10 was displayed at various websites and magazines. Obviously, the reason why many did’nt purchase Shadow Hearts were because huge gaming sites across the net, and popular video game magazine gave it bad critiscism. This led to bad sales for the game Sacnoth had brought to life….
The story of Shadow Hearts is set in the year 1913. The story starts in France, but moves on out to the far east as you progress. You play as a mysterious boy named Yuri Hyuga. Son of a Russian mother and a Japanese father. (more…)
