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Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) rated Mirror's Edge Catalyst in Video Games
Jul 24, 2017
Disappointing
I was so excited to finally get a sequel to one of my favorite games on PS3 and probably my favorite EA game of all time. The main problem though was that the game didn’t know what it wanted to be, it couldn’t decide if it was a sequel or a reboot and it couldn’t decide if it wanted to be an open world game or linear based. Definitely the biggest disappointment of the year, but still quite fun if you enjoyed the first game.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four in Books
Jul 25, 2017
The best (and one of the original) takes on a dystopian future
Orwell's take on the dystopian future is by far one of the best I've ever read. Yes it's bleak and depressing, but this just reflects the future it's telling. Winston is an appealing yet flawed main character, but you still find yourself rooting for him. The story drags a little during the middle, but the ending more than makes up for this. The worrying thing is you can almost imagine our future ending up like this, even if Orwell got the year wrong!
Paige (428 KP) rated Tideland (2006) in Movies
Jul 28, 2017
I loved it. Everyone else hated it.
A dark, modern, American twist on Alice's wonderland. This really disturbing, cringe inducing stuff coupled with bizarre charm is part of Gilliam's gift, and I would argue this stands up to his most famous work. Though this is definitely a little smaller in stature than Brazil, it has it's own elements of dystopia- albeit on a more personal level- and hits a little closer to raw emotion. Not for the faint of heart.
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Cave Story in Video Games
Jul 28, 2017
Cave Story is still a great game (2 more)
Four different soundtracks
Includes Curly’s Story and time trials
Map too small to read in Handheld/Tabletop Mode (1 more)
No option to switch graphical styles
Cave Story+ isn’t the definitive version of Cave Story—I think that crown still belongs to the WiiWare version, but then again, that version isn’t portable. I do miss the ability to switch graphical styles, but it’s really the only regrettable absentee.
Critic- Zachary Miller
Original Score: 8.5 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/44750/cave-story-switch-review-updated
Original Score: 8.5 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/44750/cave-story-switch-review-updated
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Arrival (2016) in Movies
Aug 5, 2017
The twist/ending (2 more)
Amy Adams
Visual effects
Not your average sci-fi
This isn't your average action filled sci-fi, and it's quite slow paced, however it's a great original take on first contact. The effects are fantastic and there's a very strong performance from Amy Adams who is probably my favourite actress at the moment. The ending and twist was also fantastic. Not everyone would agree on this as it can be seen as confusing, but I thought it was a great way to end and was completely unexpected.
Sara (80 KP) rated Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy in Video Games
Aug 24, 2017
Added Stormy Assent (1 more)
Added the ability to play as Coco in the first two games
A Tribute to the original trilogy
With new content, graphics and voices this trilogy is a blast from the past. Its from a time when games were made to be hard to beat, and the additon of Stormy Assent just helped it live up to the mantle. So when diving into the trilogy take a deep breath and prepare to die... A lot
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Echo Arena in Video Games
Sep 11, 2017
Amazing intensity with each match (2 more)
Requires smart teamwork for success
Satisfying movement and disc throwing mechanics
Slight learning curve for new players (1 more)
Major lack of map and game variety
Echo Arena is a great game, easily one of the best multiplayer VR games to date. The fast-paced and intense gameplay is unlike anything else we’ve ever seen and the sheer skill required to nail the timing of group coordination is immensely satisfying.
Critic- David Jagneaux
Original Score: 8.5 out of 10
Read Review: https://uploadvr.com/echo-arena-vr-review/
Original Score: 8.5 out of 10
Read Review: https://uploadvr.com/echo-arena-vr-review/
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Elite Dangerous Legendary Edition in Video Games
Aug 11, 2017
The freeform structure and wide variety of roles is impressively liberating. (2 more)
Nuanced but accessible combat controls.
Fun multiplayer options. Decent port from the PC.
very steep learning curve. (1 more)
Earning money at the beginning can get extremely repetitive, as can the mission design, lifeless planets, and identikit space stations.
The pioneering space adventure makes an impressive landing on PlayStation 4, with more content than ever and the promise of even better things to come.
Critic-
Original Score: 8 out of 10
Read Review: http://metro.co.uk/2017/07/07/elite-dangerous-ps4-review-everymans-sky-6761108/
Original Score: 8 out of 10
Read Review: http://metro.co.uk/2017/07/07/elite-dangerous-ps4-review-everymans-sky-6761108/
Dean (6925 KP) rated Rope (1948) in Movies
Aug 13, 2017
Ahead of its time
An interesting film based along the lines of being able to commit the perfect murder. Two friends decide to put this to the test and to revel in their deed by inviting the victims family and friends round to a party.
This film has a very simple production and set in just a few rooms. It has the illusion of being filmed in one take. Which to me made it feel like watching a play. An original idea and interesting premise but not quite the most entertaining film.
This film has a very simple production and set in just a few rooms. It has the illusion of being filmed in one take. Which to me made it feel like watching a play. An original idea and interesting premise but not quite the most entertaining film.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Pandorum (2009) in Movies
Sep 12, 2017
Mad Max in Space
A very decent Sci/Fi, thriller effort.....first time I can say that in a long time! A very good atmospheric film with plenty of action. Starts well the middle is patchy, but it picks up again towards the end. Good effects and set design, the overall feel of the film and the spaceship is quite creepy, good use of lighting etc. It's not the most original, it feels like a compilation of ideas from the best known Sci/Fi films. Overall a good effort that most should enjoy.