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Dec 5th, 2012 at 16:27:14 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (PS3) |
The game that I have chosen to review for this week is the second to latest edition of the popular Call of Duty series. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a first-person shooter game based on a timeline in a near future. In this future the United States secret forces and militia are involved in a war against terrorist from various Middle East countries and envelops the player into a plot full of various twists and turns. The game incorporates many underlying core gameplay mechanics that make it a terrific game besides its stunning graphics of the battlefield. It places heavy influence on three major mechanics, player interaction, conflict, and outcome. Each of these factors plays into each gameplay mode of Modern Warfare 3 and work together to create an intense game experience.
Modern Warfare 3 has three major gameplay modes, multiplayer, campaign, and special ops. All of these modes include the basic player mechanics giving the option of choosing from a wide variety of firearms and other military equipment to give a player the option to choose specifically to their own play style. The biggest of the modes is multiplayer mode which has been a fan favorite since the beginning of the series. Multiplayer pits players on designated maps to battle against one another with the options of even more weapons, different objectives to strive for, and a larger participation pool. With more players involved the variation of play styles increases and creates for different scenarios. Also in this mode the option of perks is included which adds rewards to benefit the individual or the team which adds more roles for those who may want to be a team player versus those who want to remain a lone wolf.
Overall Modern Warfare 3 is a great game that deserves all of the accolades it has received and is great expansion to this great franchise. I would personally recommend this game.
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Dec 5th, 2012 at 16:12:45 - FunRun (iPd) |
The game that I have chosen to review for this week is a game for the iOS system called FunRun. The basic of the game is that the character plays as a seemingly cute and cuddly animal, either a fox, a rabbit, a turtle, or a bear. From the beginning the player is restricted to playing as only the fox. All of the animals run and jump the same height making the game completely based on one’s skill and not an overpowered character.
The game play of the game is about races between the animals through various maps filled with hills, boulders, cliffs, clouds, bridges, and more obstacles. All of the obstacles can either aid a player in their run, serving as a shortcut or provide access to more items, or hinder them and allow their opponents to catch up to them. Along the race way there are item cubes which hold a variety of items such as a magnet to pull opponents towards the player, a saw blade which is thrown to cut opponents in half, and various others to hurt other players or protect a player. The controls to the game really basic with only two buttons used by the player, the button to use any item the player may have collected and the jump button. The player’s character automatically runs forward through the stage which makes the timing used for jumps critical.
A unique part of this game is its multiplayer capability. From the beginning players make a username and it is through this that they can be found by friends who also have the game to join in a race. This also plays in the role of playing with random players across the world as a form of “quick play mode”.
Overall FunRun is an addictive iOS game that provides a lot of fun and thrill between friends and I would recommend it.
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Oct 15th, 2012 at 22:56:08 - NBA 2K13 (PS3) |
The game that I have chosen to review this week is the recently released installment to the 2K gaming series, NBA 2K13. The game is successor to the previous NBA 2K12, but with added features, up-to-date rosters, and a new control system.
The new features in 2K13 are mostly revolved around the player’s created MyPlayer. The biggest change is the implementation of a currency system in the game. The currency, or VC as it is called, is earned in variety of fashions from playing in online games with other players across to world to using one’s created player in career mode or on the blacktop. The amount earned is varied based on individual performance in the specified event and difficulty of the event. So using a team with a lower rating will earn the user a larger amount than using a much better team. In turn these VC’s earned can be used to buy things such as gear for the user’s created player to be used on the black top or in career mode. Also these can be used to increase the created player’s attributes making the player better overall.
The gameplay control mechanics are laid out in a new way for this year’s edition to give the user more control over how they move their player and perform special crossovers and spins to gain separation from defenders. These are all controlled by the right analog stick which previously served as solely to control shot attempts.
These changes have served to create a more unique and involving gameplay experience than the previous year. I would highly recommend this game.
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Oct 8th, 2012 at 22:16:10 - NFL Pro 2013 (iPd) |
The game that I have chosen to review this week is NFL Pro 2013 for the iPhone. The game is a three dimensional sports game based off of the American sport of football.
The game starts off with the player choosing his or her favorite professional football organization. From there the game leads into the tutorial where it teaches the player the basics of the game such as snapping the ball, passing the ball and running with the ball. After the tutorial is finished the player is automatically gifted with enough experience points to upgrade their team, or more specifically to increase attributes to any of their players.
After the tutorial phase the game begins at the beginning of your team’s regular season. From here the player plays different teams each week in order to attain the best overall record. The individual games consist of four two minute quarters where the team with the most points at the end is decided the victor. In cases of a tie there is an additional quarter where the first team to score is the winner.
The graphics and controls for the game are surprisingly effective for such a complex game as a mobile phone app. Movement is determined by an on-screen joystick. The only downside is that after the screen shifts around the player often times will be forced to go in a direction other than what they desire. To go along with running there are special moves done while running such as tackling and spinning are usable by other on-screen buttons opposite of the joystick. The other major control scheming is when trying to pass the ball where the player looks through the thrower’s helmet and chooses an appropriate number to a receiver that is open.
Overall this is a good game and very enjoyable for any sports and football fans.
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