Wednesday, July 13, 2011

XBOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I might get a XBOX 360 for a early b-day present. With Kinect. I'll hopefully show you some video footage if I can hook the capture device up to the TV up there.

Monday, July 11, 2011

WHO LIKES BANANAS

(nothing to do with video games)
THE PRESIDENT LIKES BANANAS

MONKEYS LIKE THAT THE PRESIDENT LIKES BANANAS!

JUSTIN BIEBER LIKES THAT MONKEYS LIKE THAT THE PRESIDENT LIKES BANANAS!!

I LIKE THAT JUSTIN BIEBER LIKES MONKEYS THAT LIKE THE PRESIDENT LIKES BANANAS!!!

VOLDEMORT LIKES THAT I LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER THAT LIKES MONKEYS THAT LIKE THE PRESIDENT LIKES BANANAS!!!!

Super Mario Galaxy Review

I reviewed Super Mario Galaxy 2! Now I'm reviewing the game before that!

Presentation:
There are a ton of galaxies to explore. And I mean a ton. And they were all very fun. Hard. But fun. I thought that the comets added some variety too. I give this an 100.

Sound:
A great soundtrack full of epic choruses, nostalgic themes and a whole bunch more. Sound effects are lovely too. I give this an 100.

Graphics:
Very good graphics. The galaxies are all very clean. These are probably the best Wii graphics ever. I really liked these. I give this an 100.

Gameplay:
I like the gameplay here much more than 64 and Sunshine (I'm probably never going to review those games, they're just too outdated). Because Super Mario Galaxy has more of a linear style than a sandbox style. I like the linear style because it's super easy to find out where you're going. Unlike the sandbox which is confusing and makes the game unfun to play. I give this an 100.

Preservation:
There is a story mode, and afterwards you can collect the rest of the stars. And something about that is very compelling. And after that you can play as Luigi, who is just like Mario but harder to control. So in the end I'm going to give this a 99

Overall:
In the end it was so close. I rounded it up. And guess what. It gets a perfect 100. Second time on Flagpole X history. This is the second best Mario game to date.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Face Raiders Review

You might have seen that I've been doing reviews more often. Why? I don't know. But this is the only game where you can shoot anybody in the face!

Presentation:
The number of faces you can choose is nearly endless. But the limited modes keep this from getting the highest score. I give this an 82.

Sound:
Pretty great soundtrack here. A slapstick, upbeat fun track. The final level music is more epic than pizza pie. I give this a 90.

Graphics:
Since it takes place in the real world it must have good graphics. Well no. The graphics are sort of choppy and not good. The .3 megapixel camera doesn't give the best quality either. Yes, I said .3 megapixel not 3 megapixel .3, I give this a 40.

Gameplay:
The basic gameplay is shootin' yourself in da face! (yeah...of course you would want to do that) The game is addictive and fun. Not Angry Birds addictive, but addictive enough that you'll keep playing. The levels are a fair amount of difficulty. I give this a 75.

Preservation:
Now after you're done playing this game. You probably won't want to play this again, much like the other pre-installed game of the 3DS (even though the in-reviewing one is way better), but it is more addictive. So I'm giving this a 50.

Overall:
This game is good for a tech demo. But isn't good for a fun, addicting game. But it came with the 3DS, so I'm going to be fair and give this a fair 67.



Saturday, July 9, 2011

Just Dance 2 Review

Before I start this review, I'd like to say that this game is very memorable because I play it with my family a lot. And I mean a lot. I have two cousins who play it with me. But since no categories judge memory, I'm adding 5 points because this is a very memorable game to me. And it's the sequel to the first game I've ever reviewed.

Presentation:
There are 44 songs in this game. And not one was bad. The original had some songs that were bad. But this one had a great mix of great songs. And you can download more. So I give this a 95.

Sound:
This is where the game is great. The sound. The music is perfect. Sound quality is excellent. I have no choice but to give this an 100.

Graphics:
Everybody complains about how the graphics are bland and unrealistic. But these graphics are what the creators wanted to do. But they aren't the best. So I'm going to give this a 90 for fair measure.

Gameplay:
Even a 1 year old can understand it. It's very easy. You mimic the dancer on the screen. And well...that's it. Some moves are lame, some moves are fun and some moves are crazy. I think it's a very good concept. Unlike Dance Dance Revolution which is basically moving your feet up, right, down, left. I did wish they had leg straps that recognized your legs, but they are coming out with Just Dance 3 for Kinect. I give this an 100.

Preservation:
This is a game that is very replayable unlike the first Just Dance. Mainly because this one has better songs, more modes and downloadable content. But some of the modes are bad. So I'm going to give this a 90.

Overall:
Now this came out strange. I had an average of 95. So that would mean that I would give this game an 100. But I feel it doesn't deserve an 100 or a 95. So for the first time ever. I'm not averaging. And giving my score on this game. And I give a 90.

Friday, July 8, 2011

PokePark Wii Review

Pokemon do battles, Pokemon do contests and Pokemon are pets. Now they do...Minigames!

Presentation:
There are 8 zones to explore. But I'm only going to talk about 5. There is the Meadow Zone, Lava Zone, Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone and Cavern Zone. And they are all fun to explore. But the amount of minigames (or "attractions", as the game calls them) will leave you wondering. This gets a 85.

Sound:
Pretty good tunes. But more of background music than a tune you'll hear though. The "attraction" themes are very nice too. I give this a 75.

Graphics:
You know what. These are excellent graphics. The landscapes, Pokemon and the attractions are beautiful. But if I gave these an 100 I'd feel like I'd be lying. So I give this a 90.

Gameplay:
The gameplay is varied. It's basic goal is that you have to save this stupid meadow because a asteroid is going to fall on it. Okay. Maybe that wasn't the story but is a good analogy. And why was a mouse chosen to save the world. I'd be expecting somebody like Sycther. Anyways I hate games that overuse motion controls. But this game UNDERUSES motion controls. There is only 1 motion control in this game. And that's shaking to do your iron tail. But the most important part is the fun factor. Yes It's funnest for kids who are under 13. But parents will enjoy it due to it's non-violent and cute atmosphere. But teenagers might not enjoy it due to it being too "kiddy". But I enjoyed it. So I give it a 70.

Preservation:
Yeah. I beat this game in about 5 or 4 hours without including breaks. Then you can make friends...if you really want to. The most lasting thing in the game are attractions. And they'll last you until you find a new game. I give this a 20.

Overall:
The main problem about this game is that older kids might not find appeal in it. But for younger kids it's a great game. So I'm judging this one my point of view. And it gets a 68 with the title of "OK".

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Luigi's Mansion Review

I'm sorry I haven't been writing in a while! Anyways. I forgot about the review yesterday. So here it is today!

Presentation:
Luigi's Mansion on the outside looks like a cheesy game. But in reality, face it. It's spookier than you'd imagine. So basically it tricks you. But the game is very spooky. But I'm not the person who likes all that horror stuff. So I have to pretend to be on of those people. Hmm...I think the theme and presentation is well done. I give this a 95.

Sound:
Very spooky. E. Gadd's voice is also pretty freaky. And of course, if you've played Brawl, you're sure to remember the excellent theme. This gets a 95.

Graphics:
Wait a second...This is a launch title? These are amazing graphics! 100!

Gameplay:
So you're Luigi, yada yada yada, and you discover a mansion which is haunted. So that might not be the story but it's sort of the premise. So this old man gives you a super hyper galactic supercalifragilecexpialidocious duper muper amazing vaccum that can suck up ghosts. Easy, right? Well it's not. Luigi's mansion is actually a hard game. The reason it's hard is because it's nothing but a big huge maze. Sucking up ghosts might be easy. But the final boss, ugh...
This gets a 95.

Preservation:
There is no point even touching the disc after you've played it. 10.

Overall:
This game is great. But if you want a lengthy experience, you can't find that in this game. But my score is 79 with the title of "Good". Hope you have a ghost day! (I screwed up...)