Valkyria Chronicles was published by Sega and released in North America on November 4th, 2008. It is a Sony Playstation 3 exclusive, and features a tactical role-playing style. A unique aspect of the game is that it was created using the Sega Canvas graphics engine. This basically means that Valkyria resembles a watercolor painting, but in motion. It’s a breathtaking example of how beautiful PS3 graphics really can be. Not only is this game a good example of fantastic graphics, but it also has a great movement and controls for your character.
The developers of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune took great care in creating realistically detailed environments that are exquisite and natural. The game is also a Ps3 Exclusive, and developers say any sequels will be too. The movements for your main character, Drake, are so realistically rendered and natural that you feel like he could literally jump out of your Television screen. These are just a few of the visual intricacies that you will experience on your journey through the world of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, exclusively on your next generation Playstation 3 Console.
Game Design Specifics
This game boasts multiple enemies and plentiful battles for difficult and challenging game play that will keep you on your toes. This is exemplified by the various battles in which you will literally be overrun by enemies that are simply overpowering if you do not take adequate measures to keep them at bay. Even though this gaming concept is not totally new to the world, developer Naughty Dog has done a great job of incorporating several of the existing game play elements of other games into this action filled powerhouse of a game. This game may change your mind about becoming a real life treasure hunter once you have the right tools to do so.
Game Play Specifics
Drake’s Fortune will simply offer you many chances to traverse terrains with many obstacles. This is a major part of game play in which you will find yourself crossing areas such as deep chasms, swinging vine to vine to progress through this adventure type game. The other major portion of the game requires you to interact with other characters and enemies in fast paced battles that require quick thinking. Enemy artificial intelligence is actually quite smart, letting them get too close is a mistake on its own.
The in game puzzles are very interactive and challenge you to think outside the box, while being trivially simplistic. Cut scenes are very nice and allow some visual beauty that matches in game graphics. You can also unlock a myriad of goodies such as game art, concept art, alternate costumes and more. You could easily lose yourself in the solid 8 hours of action packed game play, but take the time to make use of all of the un-lockable trinkets to make your game a bit more interesting.
The Bottom Line
The bottom line is that this game is worth the price for the visuals. Some of the game play elements could be improved upon, the story seems lacking in a few areas, but overall this game is great for those who love a challenge in an action adventure game.
It is said that Metal Gear Solid 4 is the game that made people want to buy the PS3. The graphics are near perfect, the movements are so lifelike you forget the game is animated, and the voices are absolutely perfect it feels like real life. In addition to supreme graphics, the soundtrack to the game is also bone chilling and adds to the overall gaming element. Many XBOX fans were disappointed that MGS4 would be a PS3 exclusive. In addition, MGS4 simply does not disappoint. Playing it is like reliving his story all over, and even some characteristics of the game involve reminiscent qualities from previous games in the series.
The Cinematics
Yes, the Cinematics of this game are long, but truly touching and perfect. The quality of the in-game cut scenes are even superior to real movies themselves. Playing MGS4 is comparable to reading a novel you simply cannot quit, but with this you become visually immersed. The graphics are cutting edge, and the surround sound adds to it. These cut scenes are not to be missed; they hold crucial background information that will allow you progress through the game easily and armed with plenty of storyline that is necessary for complete comprehension.
Extras During Gameplay
Gameplay doesn’t end when you beat the game. MGS4 has broken the barriers of simply completing a game and moving on, with this Metal Gear title, you experience the game. After completing it once through, you can unlock harder difficulty levels, stronger weapons, and you can work to find the hidden itunes scattered around the game.
About The Actual Gameplay
Since the Metal Gear games are traditionally “stealth adventure”, you need to keep that in mind when playing. The goal is not to kill everything you can, because that will eventually cause more trouble than its worth. Instead, remain quite, semi-anonymous, and avoid confrontation on the battlefield. Same goes for boss battles!
As an award winning PS3 exclusive title, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is simply not a game to be missed by anyone!
Heavenly Sword is an epic title developed by Ninja Theory. It is a Ps3 Exclusive. The game has a stunning graphical set up, as well as soft backgrounds, gorgeous characters, and superior voice acting. The voice acting and game set up alone is enough to bring tears to your eyes, and fill your body with a rush of goose bumps or chills down your spine. The surprisingly realistic facial animation adds extra emotion to the entire game. In addition to the aesthetic appeal of the game, it features incredible combat options; with martial art inspired combat styles. It was an immediate hit, but is still underrated by some gamers and critics alike.
Main Characters
Nariko is the primary character in this game, and is easily one of the prettiest characters throughout the plot. She was shunned for being female, and is protecting them with entire life. Despite their hatred towards her, she still does everything in her power to ensure that they are safe. Other characters are equally as emotional and the story line adds a deep and serious vibe. The game play and story primarily centers around Nariko, as well as her sister Kai. Other characters are also part of the overall story, but they are nowhere near as important as Nariko.
Gameplay Basics
Heavenly Sword doesn’t amplify any sort of graceful button mechanisms. It involves a lot of frantic button pushing, mixed with easy to understand basics. Stances and attacks are important, so it will take some getting used to. Different attacks include speed attack, power attack, and unblockable attack. Combinations of attacks work best.
The game is an overall win, and those that play this game end up enjoying it fully. The story and music blend together perfectly, as well as the graphics and complete layout.
