Trine 2 Review

The Good Gorgeous visuals   Fun, open-ended physics puzzles   Smooth, accessible platforming   Fun co-op, online and off. The Bad Unremarkable story. With the wholesome appeal of a fairy tale, Trine 2 is unapologetically packed with comfortable tropes. Like the first game, it stars a trio of classic fantasy heroes: a merry knight, a sly thief, and a nervy wizard. ...

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Zack Zero Review

The Good Outdoor areas can be visually appealing. The Bad Rough movement mechanics   Flawed environmental design   Unbalanced combat   Banal story and awful voice acting   Constant, intrusive pop-ups. You may not have heard of Zack Zero, but you know the type: a hard-working space ranger who defends his planet against hostile aliens using his powerful supersuit...

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Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes Review

The Good Accurately recreates the characters, settings, and visual style of the TV series. The Bad Awkward, unresponsive controls   Confusing level design and art   Terrible camera angles   Repetitive mission combat and puzzles. You wouldn't think that mimicking the Lego platformers would be all that difficult. Few gaming franchises have been so high profile over...

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Review

The Good Hogwarts is re-created in all its glory for you to explore   Minigames are a pleasant diversion   Voice acting and music are good. The Bad The game is little more than a virtual reality chore simulator   Endless backtracking makes the game even more dull   Cutscenes are glitchy and feel unfinished   Nearly everything about the game is tedious  ...

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Alone in the Dark: Inferno Review

The Good Controls significantly improved over Xbox 360 version   Abundant opportunities for clever item use   Dramatic moments pack a punch   Bucks many action adventure conventions   May encourage pyromania. The Bad Some lingering control issues whether you're on foot or behind the wheel   Riddled with visual inconsistencies   May encourage pyromania. ...

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The Cursed Crusade Review

The Good Lots of weapon combinations to play around with. The Bad Sluggish, awkward controls   Fighting is a chore   Far too repetitive in all aspects   A multitude of technical failings   Entirely forgettable story. UK REVIEW--One thing should already be clear about The Crusades: They were extremely unpleasant. A Christian military campaign quickly turned...

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