Things I like about Super Mario Smash Bros Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Brawl – an epic game that was worth the wait. The hype was totally high and people were frustrated but excited as to when will this game be released all the while playing Super Smash Bros. Melee. This is the most anticipated game for all Nintendo fan boys and gals and I must say it again, it was worth the wait.

Ever since I've played Super Smash Bros on the N64, I got hooked on it (who isn't?). Probably the most appealing factor is that you can play most of the Nintendo Mascots like Mario, Luigi, Pikachu, Link, etc. The game was so awesome that Nintendo just have to create a sequel and named it Super Smash Bros. Melee... and it was awesome , surpassing the original. And now that SSBB is here, we hoped that this would surpass its predecessor also... and it did! Here's what I like about the Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Graphics 9/10
Not as detailed as Playstation 3 or XBOX 360 graphics, but as far as Nintendo Wii capability is concerned, this game has the best graphics. Unlike some people who doesn't understand that graphics isn't what makes a game, I appreciate Nintendo's effort in this game's graphics. IMO, people should really know that it's these “graphics frenzy” makes releases longer and story lacking. Especially in RPG games! It's such a shame. Great games should have great graphics?! Rubbish! This is why most new games today suck. Story or gameplay should come first!

Sound 10/10
Yep, its excellent. Fanboys/gals with be overjoyed when you hear those epic music. From Mario to Zelda, you'll be hearing a lot of them. Ahhh, it brings back memories...

Story: 7/10
The game is basically the melting pot of all Nintendo mascots, but this game actually has a story to tell. It's not as good as their respective stories but it's a great addition. Players will teamup in order to finish a particular level.

Gameplay 9/10
Excellent. It's simple and easy to play, just as intended. People seem to forget that this isn't a serious versus game like Soul Calibur or Street Fighter. I don't like people who bash this game because of that kind of comparison, this is supposed to be a fun game for the light hearted. For kids and adults alike!
Anyway, Brawl's match is slower than Melee, a good thing for those who are still learning to play this game, also for those who already know.

Replayability 9/10
There are a lot to unlock – characters, stages, etc. You'll spend lots and lots of time trying to unlock them all. Even if you've done unlocking, there's still the multiplayer Brawl, totally fun and crazy.

Multiplayer 10/10
This is what this game is for. I give this the maximum rate as its a very fun to play with your friends. You can play with them even if they're miles away, but it's preferable that they are near so you won't experience much of the lag.



Characters 9/10
There are quite a lot of additions on the character roster. There are over 35 characters playable. Some characters from the past games aren't playable though, but that's not a reason why I shouldn't rate it 9.

Conclusion: 9/10
In short, the Super Smash Bros Brawl is an awesome game. The graphics were almost perfect, the gameplay was still very enjoyable, the sound was nostalgic and multiplayer is crazy. Just my type of game to enjoy.


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Barely at my top 10 - Devil May Cry 4

Here it is folks, the newest addition to the series... Devil May Cry 4! This has been the most top selling action series for Capcom. Released on the Sony PS3, it is a next generation video game. Most of the next generation games are accompanied by so much hype. These games are in development for a long time and hopefully the wait, excitement and anticipation was worth it. It looks promising and the action value looks awesome. And like all games, Devil May Cry 4 has its own ups and downs. I don't know about you but it is quite a disappointment for me.

This review will not be a spoiler. So if you're a gamer that is quite skeptic about this game, read it and decide.

Characters: 9/10

The game offers a new playable character, and that is Nero. Nero's the new protagonist instead of Dante, don't worry though, you can still be able to play you most favorite overpowered Dante. Nero's quite a cool kid, quite stubborn but nonetheless a very enjoyable character to play. Unlike Dante, he uses Devil Bringer, a devil Arm. Cool huh? He's got a revolver gun and a sword and has his own “Devil Trigger” transformation... a wannabe Dante? Hmm not quite. His Devil Bringer acts differently every boss making it unique. And like Dante, he has his own cool moves and signatures.

Graphics: 8/10

Being released in a next generation console, Devil May Cry 4 has graphics worthy of praise but some aren't that good. The game bosses and the normal monsters are great. There are new ones and some comebacks but with better graphics of course. The enemy designs are cool, detailed and looks scary and odd (well that's how it should be anyway). The background looks good, looks like real ones.

Although the graphics are generally great, I don't like some of them, especially the character designs (except for Nero). Nero's character design is good, he looks like Dante in DMC3. What I don't like is Dante's human character form, his shoulders are rather bigger and he looks older than he is supposed to be. I also don't like the ladies. Kyrie, Nero's love interest, doesn't have that “sweet-sexy” design, in fact her body looks like a man! (lol) Lady's character design also looks awful, I don't mind being sexy but her body figure is just ridiculous. She has way too curved body that she looks like a duck! (lol) Another is Trish, she looks... old, enough said. Anyway, this is all just preference.

Gameplay: 10/10

If you've played with the old games, well you pretty much know what to expect except for some new additions (well of course it should have, if not then this is game would be rubbish). You'd expect a lot of new fighting style from Nero. His Devil Bringer brings a lot variety in his moves. His Devil Bringer allows you to smash enemies like flies, blow them away like they were nothing, cool huh? His sword and gun moves are Dante-like but pretty cool anyways. His Devil Bringer strengthens by powering it up instead of getting a new weapon. You can learn a lot of combos in a lot of variety too. What's best is that you can reset your points so that you will be able to learn a different one, you will also not lose points by doing so. Its really a nice addition as we can't do this in the old games.

As for Dante, well he's still the same... overpowered, but thats what makes him really fun to use. He still has the same mechanics and with new weapons. Wait till you see his Pandora's Box... really wicked weapon.

Sound: 6/10

Average. Heavy metal background music sounds cool but like the past games, its repetitive.

Replay Value: 5/10

I give this a bad one. Fighting the bosses all over again isn't really my type, it's frustrating and its nothing like Rockman. Also when you play it over, you will realize that there wasn't really an exploration elements at all. Well, its like the past games but in DMC4, it's more claustrophobic. The huge environment is literally “virtual”.

Story: 8/10

Its good. Nothing mind boggling but its enough to keep us hooked up. Still has the same entertaining quips and smart comments. The whole story is just about Dante and Nero. DMC isn't really a story type of game, but more on action... but I guess you already know that.

Well, this ends my review of the game. Strong points are its gameplay as usual. Graphics are good, just the character designs I don't quite like. Anyway, buy it or rent it, it's a good game nonetheless.

Links and some sources:

http://www.ign.com/

http://www.gamefaqs.com

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Sony Ericsson F305

Finally they thought of it! A gaming dedicated mobilephone! It’s obviously not a PS3, XBOX 360 or Nintendo Wii capability, but enough power to run cool games in 2D and 3D. It’s even got a motion sensor! Well, the motion sensor could have been made more in a practical, since wobbling and waving it around while playing and focusing on the screen makes you dizzy... And as far as the other features are concerned, the phone is well built. It's not just for games when you look at the features. It's actually a very compact phone with all the important features intact. It’s just that, it's more inclined on the gaming part. Well anyway, here's my own review of the Sony Ericsson F305.

As a gamer, I am also conscious on the aesthetic part of the phone. Amazingly, Sony Ericsson passed my taste for designs. I like the way the Sony Ericsson F305 looks. It’s slim, just 96 x 47 x 14.6 mm in size and only weighs 97.5 g, and it’s also a slider phone which maximizes space. Because of its slim size and light weight, the phone is very easy to hold and keep in your pocket. It looks like the Sony Ericsson W850i and the N98. It also feels a bit fragile as it's too light, but you'll get used to it fast.

The Sony Ericsson F305 is not only a gaming phone but is also an excellent phone for viewing images or videos as it's got a nice big screen to display that. The screen is a 2 inch 256k TFT Color Screen in 176 x 220 pixels resolution, displays clear images and vibrant colors. User themes of the user interface perfectly fit the color of the casing making it look more charming. Not only does it make look good, the user interface is also very user friendly making it easier to navigate through the menus plus it's got a fast response time which is very nice.

And talking about navigating the phone, the Sony Ericsson F305 has many shortcut button keys. Since its focus is gaming, the phone has a Dedicated Gaming Keys on the upper part of the phone. You can also use the traditional navigation keys. There is a Motion Sensor above the screen which responds when you shake or swing the unit. This is quite an issue, because while playing the game, you are required to focus on the screen. Now, here comes a motion sensor game, you shake or swing the phone in order to play the game. If you shake and look at the screen, you’ll definitely get dizzy! Not good for people with eye problems. Well, it’s still a new technology imported to the phone, I think game producers will make games that will take advantage this feature in the future, and not make you dizzy.

Well, if you’re not into gaming, you’ll still be able to get the most of this phone. Believe me, this phone packs a lot of power than just gaming. It’s got a nice 2 Megapixel Camera with 2.5 x Digital Zoom. Its just 2 Megapixels but it takes clear photos and has Photo Fix allowing you to get only the best shots the phone can take. The phone has incorporated a Picture Blogging feature so that you’ll easily access your blog even if you’re not using a PC or Mac.

The phone has good music capabilities. It’s not as powerful as the Walkman series but it’s good enough to play good sound quality. It also has an FM Radio RDS, definitely a good feature. The phone has TrackID and PlayNow features for you to use so you can easily find those songs. It’s got a Bluetooth Stereo in A2DP; plug in those headsets so you’ll get the best sound quality the phone can produce.

Definitely not just a typical feature phone, it’s an awesome tool for communication. It can send Emails and does SMS (Text Messaging), MMSMultimedia Messaging) and Long SMS messaging. It also has a predictive text functionality which is most preferred by busy texters. You can also send and receive Emails. It has Quad Band network connectivity, utilizing four frequencies in GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900. This means the phone is great for roaming allowing you to have great connectivity even in between countries. The phone also has an excellent Internet connectivity. It has the latest EDGE and GPRS technology.

It’s an amazing phone. Geared to be a gaming mobile phone but proved to be more than just that. It’s got all the compact features that you’ll ever need. It’s got a lot of pre-installed games and allows video streaming too. And in my opinion, the most amazing thing about the Sony Ericsson F305 that other phones rarely has is… the whooping 8 hours talk time or 700 hours standby! Awesome huh?! Grab it now or get one Online. It’s probably better if you get it online as it has more cheap Sony Ericsson F305 deals. It’s even got the best free Sony Ericsson F305 with a free Sony PS3 deal with a very affordable price. An amazing phone meets amazing deals. :p