Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza

Babkinvnuk
	27.05.2002

Die Hard Nakatomi Plaza Platform: PC Genre: FPS Developer: Piranha Interactive Publisher: Sierra System requirements: Pentium 2 350 MHz, 64 MB Ram, 8Mb 3D Video Card, Sound Card Website: www.sierra.com Fourteen years ago in the American box office got one of the most iconic fighters of our time - Die Hard, better known in their native lands as Die Hard. Nights police McClain, in the performance of Bruce Willis, was running on the screens of clandestine Soviet cinema excites the consciousness of the average worker about Aboriginal "Yippee kay yay!" The film was a huge success and was honorably sent to the annals of world cinema, where he stayed until recently. But now spring has come, and necrophilia, from Piranha Interactive defiled recollections have Russian workers, firing into the light of a miserable trifle Die Hard Nakatomi Plaza. McClain is not dead - it just smells. Some Green Beret shit Fun to play Die Hard Nakatomi Plaza, by God, have fun. How easily an attention to details of the plot turned into a three-dimensional skit, where for each row of hidden mystery to unravel that people have not seen the movie, of course, can not do. Begin miraculous transformations already with the starting stage the infiltration of terrorists into the garage. To the envy of producers of canned fish game shows, as in one single machine fit a hundred heavily armed terrorists. More - more. At the behest of an unknown cataclysm, going to the bathroom, McClain mysteriously loses his shoes. People who had not seen the movie, this time remains unclear, however, as the scene when police tried to attract the attention of the patrol. Straightened with another mini-boss ", he throws his body on the car cop. Why, for example, could not relieve the body of the bandit, who was killed minutes earlier, at the next corner? Baton freshness takes fire ax. Because of its unlimited power he is able to destroy three wooden boards, to no avail shot with machine gun and pistol. Have McClain and miracle-transmitter, which is identified by a special button, although it included only at the behest of scripted scenes. In this play, marasmus and punch NPC played a less significant role. Of the SWAT guys for showing his police ID were full of apprentices. Do not know guys, looks like a policeman, well, not seen even once, because shooting at us and how much in vain. But do not even try to return fire, the death of any Swat'ovtsa on your hands is equivalent to defeat, while the terrorists continue to shoot the fighters, as wild ducks. Dreams and Tears I was expecting from the game a bad atmosphere, did not rule out unnecessary meat, but a blow below the belt, well done to the graphics, powerful and precise, sent me into a dull knock. LithTech, certainly not the most advanced technology, but we saw NOLF, and we see Die Hard - there's something wrong. And not because it turned out almost everything.Gray brick walls, pursuing the hero floor by floor, creating the illusion of diversity due to the different arrangement of angles and the terrorists behind them seated. Where are the pictures? Where the carpets? Where at least the table? Sometimes, it seems that McClain did not hit in the ultra-modern office, and in some second home Starsobesa from which the "blue thieves" took everything except for the strange instrument panel and above the walls. And in Die Hard is the ventilation shafts, which have to crawl and report on its way lighter Zippo. On accompanying the article screenshot, you can contemplate this wonderful device. Who once could not find it lighter - give the characteristic signs. Yellow square with colored paper pasted on top aka Flame and the proud inscription Zippo. Well, how? Found? HO-HO-HO! Now I have a machine gun! Remember how happy McClain, selecting one of the suicide machine? And imagine how great it would be his happiness, if on-site machine was heavy machine gun with a cartridge belt. Narrow your smile - it's no joke. Time grin, since Die Hard Nakatomi Plaza has a gun. Instead, police lone protagonist turns into an invincible terminator, radiant and kaznyaschego accidents terrorists. Thank God that this object should fall closer to the end of the game, and until this moment are universally recognized and the machine gun. There are also pop Steyr, which strikes without fail at any distance, but this is so, the amateur. It is worth noting that the game completely lacks any weapons with infinite ammunition. This means that at the highest level of complexity have the option to stay and even without bullets, which you can select only from the enemy. Despair! CAST Cast: miracle workers from Piranha Interactive, believe in miracles Sierra, in the role of extras - a lot of disappointed gamers. Also special thanks to the most Die Hard for the good time in the company of gray bricks and fire ax.

Ratchet: Gladiator

Authors: Red Cat
Source: Country Games № 24 2005	15.12.2005

To be known across the galaxy hero - does not guarantee a bright and peaceful future. Perform many feats, Ratchet and Clancy, seemingly deserve a little break for some cozy planetke. But instead, a completely ridiculous way caught in the clutches of a toothy villain and part-time telemagnate Glimana Vox. Favorite child of the latter - the TV show DreadZone, whose members fight each other for life and death.

Red Faction

Mr.Spoiler
	04.10.2001

Platform: PC/PS2 Genre: 3D Action Publisher: THQ Developer: Volition Is there life on Mars? His version of the answer to this question, we have decided to offer gentlemen developers Volition, creating a first-person shooter, whose action takes place entirely on this perennial red planet. It is worth noting that the original Red Faction won out on the PlayStation 2 console, where the vocation was to prove himself with the best hand and get the laurels of "next-generation shooter." Playing the public very well received toy, though, because first-person shooters on the PS2 - like, say, polar bears in the wilderness. That is too little. Now the PC-version of Red Faction, flavored with multiplayer for 32 people, and the map editor, decided to please their owners coming desktops. But on the PC FPS situation is somewhat different: here on them, on the contrary, there is no salvation, hard drives sometimes just pop the seams on the abundance of regular and Unreal'ov Quake'ov. So what fate awaits Red Faction here? The plot of the newly-fledged game, of course, must like the look and all fans of science fiction. In the role of the protagonist acts Parker, a miner who is forced to the rest of her life work hard to Mars under the relentless gaze of dictatorial corporation Ultor. Still, according to Volition, on the red planet life is possible, but how good it is? Rust-Covered dish of porridge in the morning, the constant attacks from the guards, calloused hands from overwork and an iron bed for the night - that is, perhaps, and all the charm wherewith every day pampered inhumane Ultor their wards. It is clear that sooner or later will riot, and it seems his time has come. In one, as always a wonderful weekday Parker became an involuntary witness, and later a party revolt fed up with Martian life of workers. No hesitation in picking Taser lifeless body of one of the guards, Parker takes the first step toward an uneasy road to freedom. To say that Red Faction is very different from the standard, stuffed to the eyeballs ekshenom, shooters - means to deceive oneself. Almost incessant shooting, deafening explosions and a few veiled stupidity of enemies and allies - all of this rebellion of miners on Mars. More precisely, even to say a riot Parker. Of course, sometimes our hero to help fellow sufferers, but usually accompanied by their enemies to the nearest assistance ends. The fact is that after a few seconds after meeting with the apostates of their steaming carcasses have nowhere to go farther than the state. And why should climb to backfire, like flies on a herring? Here and there, we even allow popolzovavshis various techniques for its intended purpose: a mini-submarine from a vessel to gruzovichkov and flyers. Well, well - on my own two feet. Dressed in a red protective clothing and carry a decent arsenal, our hero smartly run and besides, it is easy and high jumps.Gravity, you say? I do not know, was not. In addition to malicious security guards, which occur most often during the entire trip can run into huge robots or creatures-effects-of unsuccessful experiments. Incidentally, opponents were somewhat cleverer our friends-miners and even denouement games begin all with great tenacity deviate shots hide behind walls and much better aim when shooting. It is also quite capable adversary take to flight, realizing the power of the miner with shotganom or simply wasted in vain all his ammunition. Ammunition of the Parker is typical for the majority of known shooters, but the cannon performed exceptionally cute and functional. On the assault rifle at the side pasted eye pleasing digital display of the remaining rounds, rocket launcher is able to capture the human heat through the walls, and a flamethrower can borrow an explosive canister of fuel. In fashion, with all guns firing there is an alternative. Disappointing is that when shooting from any of the first two sniper rifles, the sight is absolutely still. What, again gravity? But much vaunted technology Geo-Mod, which allows carry bits walls and other objects that truly adds a pepper in the game. The first time his own pistol doing dyrischu in the wall, freeing up the passage to the next room - a feeling of inexpressible. Of course, such vandalism in particular often we do not give, otherwise just be all the architectural delights designers have gone to the dog under the tail), therefore, can only destroy certain walls and strictly reserved for this business field. But it is worth noting that the restriction is done skillfully and did not even notice. The graphics engine in the game is definitely not up to the recognized masterpieces of the genre. Although modelki characters delight its detail, they are animated pretty weird. On the realistic movements can be no question, take a look at least on their race - very funny:) Of all the special effects are different colorful explosions and breaking glass. Recent fighting in the laws of physics, spectacular cracking from the center of the projectile entry and then torn into small pieces throughout the county. Architecture level is not particularly navorochena, but this fault is likely to own surroundings, dark, futuristic and Mars. But they perfectly set the mood and atmosphere of the game. In practice singlpleernoe adventure was not very long, but rich and fascinating: the passage of the game take about ten hours. It should do its good work of the various modes and support for multiplayer games. For fans of online fun in store for deatmatch'a 20 cards, and 7 maps for CTF. By the way, regarding the "capture the flag" and Geo-Mod: now no longer required long and tedious to wander through the corridors to get to the center of the enemy, it is enough to pull out of the wide legs and an explosive ... pave currently shortest path;) Despite what Red Faction created on likeness majority known shuterov toy possesses its honed style wholeheartedly absorbing atmosphere and gripping storyline. And from the incessant drive so do nowhere to go. Yet, because of some flaws and shortcomings, as a result of Volition has turned a such a strong middling, which is increasingly able to please disadvantaged FPS-s owners PS2.For holders of the same PC Red Faction, in principle, is a less interesting, but, nevertheless, still deserves attention.

Spellforce: The Order of Dawn

Stranger
	16.03.2004

Spellforce: The Order of Dawn Platform: PC Genre: RTS / RPG Developer: Phenomic Publisher: JoWood Productions http://spellforce.jowood.com/ Minimum system requirements: Intel Pentium III 1GHz 256 MB RAM Video card with 32 MB RAM (GeForce2 and better) Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP DirectX 9.0a 2 GB hard disk Good graphics, elements of RPG ... it features many modern strategies in real time, on such a description can hardly understand what exactly the game we have in mind. However, if you hear a combination of: "The magnificent three-dimensional graphics" and "almost RPG» - you know, we can talk only about Spellforce: The Order of Dawn. But first things first. And if so, at the beginning of a word is to give the story. Magical world created by game developers, has a sad story. Sometime long ago, thirteen ambitious magicians decided to submit to his authority. They performed ancient rituals, appealed to the dark forces ... and Got Game. The magic went out of their control, the world was destroyed - all that remains - they are separate islands among the precipices, interconnected by magic portals. But even in these conditions were able to live the creation of six races, referred to in the game - humans, elves, dwarves, orcs, trolls and dark elves. All would have been nice if it had not happened is another matter - the soldiers gathered the forces of evil, led by a new aspiring magician, decided to conquer what is left of the once wonderful world. Against the foe made good magician by the name of Rohan, which helps a warrior who has special magical powers. This warrior - your avatar, an alter ego - in general, your legitimate and sole representative in the gaming reality Spellforce, the same as the protagonist in an exemplary RPG. Before you start the game in a campaign to draw avatar the full program - choose the sex, appearance, and "specialization" and the school of magic. Distribute the glasses to the list of skills. And after the game all that happens is very similar to "rolevku. Battle and raise your level, using the most good weapons and armor. Learn spells, selling unnecessary stuff trader buy from him the right. Talk with the characters, follow the main quest, moving from island to island, do not forget about party quests. There is even a characteristic control mode - you just bring the camera to the maximum, and she can jump behind the protagonist, thus creating a kind of "third person", in which management is carried out using the "arrow" keyboard. In general, it would seem, "Welcome to the Morrowind». However, in reality the situation is not quite true. Supposedly exists thanks to the interactive dialogues and party quests, as well as opportunities to return to the already "stripped" location, the nonlinearity is in fact imaginary.Yes, and painted in such detail the skills and knowledge of the avatar completely lost in the massive scale battles. Yahoo and the whole role-playing system - it is rather supplements to, in fact, quite boring gameplay, not allowing players to gape at the sight of monotonous, demanding and over again the destruction of enemy fortifications. Instead of bored gamers exploring the area in search of party quests, talking with its inhabitants, enjoy the successes of his alter ego. The true foundation of gameplay - it's the economy with the management of the oppressed peasants and the construction of the base, as well as training troops and, of course, clashes crowds units in real time. Economic model is different from "classical" for the genre, especially the importance of the magic of the resource - the so-called Rune power of your avatar. With Rune power functioning ancient monuments found Text on the map. They produce, not requiring other resources of the peasants. Monuments, and accordingly the peasants and all further management, may belong to different races, and activates the corresponding runnymi stones from the inventory. There are in the game and characters in addition to the avatar. This intermediate type of units - they may have inventory and magic, but experience over time, not typed. You can get heroes like the peasants - for free, in a special Hero Monuments. The Warriors also get out of the monuments, but their training by the holy spirit will not get off - you need to save resources. A resource in the game a lot, in addition to the basic wood, stone and iron, there are rare species such as plants Lenya, who can only collect elven workers. Constructing warriors you, of course, will fight. However, the quality of the opposing AI you minions of evil can not count. Yes, the game is not easy, even if the option is «easy game». But the complexity is achieved not through clever tactical maneuvers of the enemy - but because the unit expediting the arrival of its teams, usually of a few typical for the location of monsters to your camp. "Portions of evil" does not grow or shrink without changing the structure and move the same routes, creating big problems in the beginning of the game, when the base is still not rebuilt, and simply irritating in the later stages. It's time to say about the schedule. And the last one in Spellforce: The Order of Dawn reaches hitherto unseen heights. The very fact that the developers were not afraid to introduce a kind of "over his shoulder," the avatar speaks for itself. Really - look at the screen during the dialogue, it can be assumed, if not to know the truth, that this complex model of the interlocutor, the gestures - all belong to some kind of RPG, released a couple of years ago, not real-time strategy. Indeed, details of persons, clothing and movements are so high, that pleases the eye even at maximum zoom camera. Not only characters, but the whole world, all objects are made of extremely high quality. Subject of a special conversation and pride developers may be lighting in the game. At night (here, as in Warcraft 3, there is a change of day and night) each working structure of the base emits a bright light, resembling a flashlight. Not without its shadows, which is in all objects and depend on time of day. Magical effects, however, as well as fire and explosions, in my opinion, quite ordinary. Beauty, as we know, requires sacrifice. In the case of Spellforce, mounted on a weak car, the victim should be brought nerves player, forced to endure terrible brakes.In other matters, the term "low-end machines" would be appropriate to write in quotes, because in reality, even at the appropriate power of "official recommended requirements" computer game is slow, and to achieve acceptable performance can only turn off many graphics options, and therefore - depriving Spellforce its main advantages. Besides the already said I would like to draw readers' attention for a few moments. Virtually the entire game - a campaign which is understandable on the basis of role-playing system. Skirmish mode is absent, Multiplayer, however, is provided. An important aspect of the campaign commercials are scripted in the game engine. Movies a lot, they are made fairly well and often show a wonderful panorama of the fairy world. In addition to clips main plot involves a lot of dialogue - everything has been said the characters (even cases of vague talk) - voiced by voice! Feedback units are also diverse, and, for example a human farmer in response to a friendly mouse-click on it, starts only when the repeat is responsible for the fifth consecutive time. As to the music, here is dominated by disturbing themes, the frequent inclusion of choral singing and a single vocal, especially during the clashes. True opera, performed in honor of accidentally taking a fast to the base of the goblin's size is not above the nearest bush, is unlikely to cause a particular inspiration. So, summing up, put a plus, of course, stunning graphics, and not superfluous in this case, the multiplication of role-playing elements, we also mention the hard work of articulation of the dialogues. In the cons - idiot computer opponent, the monotony of the campaign on the merits (the destruction of the same enemy camps), as well as unscrupulous brakes, even on modern computers. As a result, we get a game with flaws, but together with the original, and having the best in its genre of graphics today. Watch it, of course, it is worth.

The Incredible Machine: Contraptions

Crocodile
	08.10.2001

Platform: PC. Developer: Sierra On-Line Publisher: Sierra On-Line Do not you think that lately, despite the variety of innovations, the gaming market for something missing? Something, they will not have to shoot, or a regiment. Where there is no need to gain experience to improve, they will not have to show a reaction to infinity hammering the mouse button. Something with which you could just sit down one evening with a bottle of beer (who does not drink, can take the juice), to think, to rejoice or laugh from the heart of the puzzle. Yes, I'm talking about ordinary puzzle.

Street Fighter IV

Author: Eugene Zakirov
Source: Country Games № May 2009	25.03.2009

Stormrise

Author: Anatoly Sonin
Source: Country Games № July 2009	17.04.2009

Forza Motorsport 2

Author: The Stig
Source: Country Games № 17 2007	17.09.2007

Many months of waiting behind ... how many hours the game. Introducing: Forza 2 - Universal sink your time! To publish this review, the editorial had to take violent measures to rescue me from the world of Forza Motorsport 2, up to contacting Microsoft and forced disconnect from Xbox Live. The game spans no less than the most popular MMORPG, - who is a paradise for racers.

Champions Online

Author: Sergey Gotsman
Source: Country Games № 24 2009	15.01.2010

It would seem that another superhero MMORPG - not the first nor the last. It would seem that the game is made by the secondary and generally questionable in terms of mass market licenses. It seemed, Champions can hardly anything surprising. It turned out, he can. And in the first place ... deep.

Civilization IV

George Barrow
	17.02.2006

Platform: PC Genre: Global strategy Developer: Firaxis Publisher: 2k Games Project website: http://www.civiv.com Requirements: 1,2 GHz; 512 Mb RAM; 64 Mb Video Look into the eyes of true fans of the game Civilization. You see, they reflect all the sleepless nights spent at the computer. They see the entire meal and the responsibility of choosing between the development of irrigation and the invention of writing. They, after all, is clearly traced unconcealed irony of all history textbooks. And now - please! - Try to quietly sneak up to a man and whispered: "Fourth" Civilization "is out!". And immediately after it - instinct - will give you the ear, you will see that his face rasplyvetsya a blissful smile. Here it is - the power of stories! However, Civilization IV is really left some time ago, and the shock of someone the news are unlikely to succeed. Nevertheless, nothing prevents us closer to acquaint you with features of the new project and explain why "Civilization 4" - it was good. Short educational program Possibly due to some unfortunate circumstances you have not yet had time to get acquainted with the great series of games referred to in this article. Well, then here's a little historical background. Civilization - a global strategy, which aims to maintain his nation to a brighter future. Starting to play for a few thousand years BC, you have to consistently reinvent the wheel, irrigation, pottery ... so much more - up to the space shuttles and nuclear missiles. Parallel to this, you will have to deal with aggressive expansion, diplomatic negotiations, trade, war and the economy. Looks awkward? Do not worry, the way it is. However, the ability to reshape the history of the world is so seductive that the game can take more than one day and not even one week of your life. What you read below in the text - not idle nonsense, but merely an example of successfully completed game party in Civilization IV. Since ancient times, Russian civilization was famous for its religious traditions. Fish they had learned much later invention of meditation. In South Africa, in the primeval Russian state, were invented by such religions as Buddhism, Hinduism and Judaism, which, however, did not get the popularity of any State, nor in the world. Approximately five hundredth year of our era Russian Empire entered the Renaissance. During this period the city Uryupinsk were erected such monuments of art, like the Sistine Chapel and the Kremlin. A native of the Russian Empire, Leonardo da Vinci, first toured the world and founded the first colony - the city of American, which, however, fifty years later was captured by the tribe of savage barbarians. For many years America has been inaccessible for the world's civilizations, while in 1810 just three (Russian, Egyptian and German) Empire did not start the territorial struggle for the continent, ruthlessly ousting primitive tribes with heavy armor. Generally, XIX century was crucial for society: it was at this time were invented radio and television, made several discoveries in the field of atomic physics and biology.Toward the end of the century appeared the first computers, but in the thirties of XX century, mankind began to space exploration. Kings Can Do Everything It is based on the events and gameplay, which, incidentally, has hardly changed since the release of the original Civilization in 1991. And this is not a drawback: the concept of wastewater always finds its audience. Nevertheless, there are some notable innovations, which are certainly worth mentioning. The tendency to simplify everything and everyone got up and Civilization. However, it is a difference: no longer need to dedicate yourself digging in a hundred different windows of statistics and calculate the parameters using a calculator. Now you are driving a general "program of the party, and all odd jobs for you to make a grateful plebs - unless of course you choose to make. For example, the workers there are several programs of behavior by activating that you can forget about what you need to build a farm or chopping wood. And, say, a scout runs through the whole continent by pressing just one button. Same thing in the entire game - no need to dig in the interface to your state to develop successfully. In short, everything became easier and easier. What else? A truly strong nation produces great people. To determine the frequency of their birth in the game has a special option. When it reaches a certain size, there is some Mikhail Lomonosov, or Moses. These guys can help in the investigation of important technologies or to accelerate the development of science, or create the greatest masterpiece, raising the cultural level of the nation, or finally just settle down in some village, enriching it with their presence. Gathered a small group, great people can organize your civilization and the Golden Age, during which you will receive an increased dose of mineral resources. In short, a solid gain. Next on the list we're fighting. The new part of the game, all fighting units earn experience and increase in the levels and get bonuses for performance - for example, you can increase the protection unit in the city. Or increase the damage done. In general, there are plenty to choose from. However, the role-playing component does not play a decisive role in battles - ball is still ruled by the number and type of troops. And most probably, a significant innovation in the gameplay - the religion. This simple, seemingly innovation strongly affect the gameplay. On the one hand, religion - is the key to national stability. In urban areas, where extended state religion, less dissatisfied, and the construction of monasteries and temples only makes the people happier. On the other hand - it is an element of political pressure: the state with a religion different from yours, will treat you obviously worse, but they can and force to take your faith. In general, religion in Civilization IV means very, very much. Face of civilization But, of course, we can not ignore innovation, which in the first place and catches the eye: the game has been enriched by yet another dimension. Simply put, it is fully three-dimensional. Engine and let not shine extremely high performance, but can just to please the eye. Animations can only be appreciated in the dynamics, but trust me on word: beautiful. Just nice to look at the spinning blades of a windmill or a leisurely roaming the plains of elephants. Survey, by the way, you can at least bird's-eye view - ability to scale up very high.Unfortunately, with the comfort to enjoy the view of neighborhoods is unlikely: The game slows down, and quite noticeable. Already, developers have released a patch to 45 megabytes, but it helps only slightly. About music, if you will, nothing we say. It just need to hear. Although, again, nothing supernatural in it. Simple - a classic. *** More to say, by and large, there is nothing. In the end, we are dealing with one of the greatest games in the history of the industry. And not because she once made a revolution of the genre. And not even because it sells many millions of copies. Just because she gave us many pleasant hours. Meet friends, this is - Civilization IV. Gameplay: 9 Graphics: 9 Sound and Music: 10 Design: 10 Score Author: 9 Outcome: 94%

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge

Author: Red Cat
Source: Country Games № 22 2005	15.11.2005

Ever there is one small but beautiful, and even an amazing city. The city, home to almost all known generation nightmares of witches and vampires to zombies and werewolves. The name of this land of promise - Halloween Town, and ruled it a wise Jack Skelington, the true king of terror and horror. Jack loved his subjects and is incredibly popular with ordinary mortals. But, unfortunately, and he get into trouble, the main source of which - obnoxious fat Ugi-Boogie and his malicious assistants. Because of them all in Halloween Town, which once went wrong. And Jack, willy-nilly will have to correct the situation.

«Cold War. Staying Alive

Author: Restless
Source: Country Games № 22 2005	15.11.2005

At the height of the Cold War, American political scientists hang a label on the USSR "Evil Empire". It was there and went to a journalist from the U.S. Meat Carter to delve into the dirty political laundry. The fact that he managed to find out, tell «Cold War. Lost by Mindware Studios.

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Author: Red Cat
Source: Country Games № June 2008	15.03.2008

One-tenth of the popular series debut of the famous Fire Emblem for Nintendo Wii, Radiant Dawn is definitely worth more than the rank of an ordinary continuation Path of Radiance, the game, standing firmly on his feet, but completely devoid of the inherent massive RPG-project ambitions. Nevertheless, familiar way for developers to dearer unexplored horizons. So platform change in any case does not mean changing the rules - are conducting a war in the old, without freethinking and violations of the statute.

The Path

Author: Marina Petrashko
Source: Country Games № June 2009	05.04.2009

Perhaps two hundred years, when computer games would be recognized works of art, along with books and films, invisible work of Tale of Tales will be equal to the achievements of great masters.

EyeToy: Play 3

Author: Sergey «TD» Tsilyurik
Source: Country Games № 22 2005	15.11.2005

Be the band - most notable musical mini-game. In particular, because of its brightest presentation: here you are - a group! EyeToy. It would seem, a revolutionary addition to the PS2 - which opens the spaces, how many can! One problem - these spaces there is no one to master. While tuned to a wave of innovation Nintendo DS continues to please us more new, original products, Sony, rejoice in the broad support of developers and publicly accusing DS to carelessness, can not produce their own offspring for any worthwhile games. Only - until now the only one! - Project for the EyeToy, which is not a collection of mini-games created by skilled craftsmen from Harmonix, and EyeToy-pioneers, the London Studio SCEE, once again we are stuffed all the same Play. Third Series.

The Fall: Last Days of Gaia

Author: Alexander Trifonov
Source: Country Games № January 2006	26.12.2005

Thousands of beta testers and a couple of years for catching errors can afford only the flagships of the market. Inheritance of the others - to release at least some version of the slander and her patches. Sometimes they are dead that a poultice, but sometimes correcting the mistake changes the attitude to the game in the bud. Stillborn monster turns into a "good project with a couple of drawbacks, the players are happy, developers are starting to think on a sequel.

Silent Hill 2

Dark Wren
	08.11.2001

Konami Developer: Konami Too long a series of Resident Evil had no worthy competitor in the genre of Survival Horror. Somewhere in the background were the followers of the true pioneer - Alone in The Dark, but just as Dune 2 is considered the founder of RTS, RE, and it was a real benchmark for games, horror movies, which have then guided numerous imitators. What we expect from continuing? Of course, not revolutionary change. Let the developers kept all the good that was in the first part, added a modern graphics, pushed the boundaries of the misty haze (which, incidentally, made it possible to save resources and consoles), generally did a decent competitor to RE4 and RE0, and while they do not - not easily "carried" to Resident Evil: Code Veronica. And what have we gained? What you have to do? Of course, any decent American should understand the mysteries of the city ... because it may inadvertently and save the world, is not it? For this purpose it is necessary not only and not use the eye muscles and, in fact most of the time it will take a decision riddles, puzzles and other mozgodrobilok. What's there shooting a zombie! You'll wander through the locations, collect key items, combine and apply them directly as a real kvestovik. You can not sidestep the newspaper, notes, and generally any readable text, they can meet the numbers that are key to the next puzzle. But sometimes there is no hint at all - works on the principle educated bet. What has frightened, did not you? In fact, it's not that bad, and bought the magazine with full passage is still necessary. Themselves on the right! Very convenient to realize map, thanks to her you can tell where you've been, what doors are closed, what mysteries are solved, etc. Finally, in each new room character automatically turns his head to the side all the interesting subjects. A monster? What monsters? Hardly anyone of them will scratch your precious skin. Weapons, ammunition and first aid kits with more than enough to completely safe walking on the second version of Silent Hill. Enemies appear somewhere ahead and kill them may well unless it is very lazy. There are no evil bosses, no real threat. More than that - none of the local horror stories can not really scare you. You feel that you have to kill, not because you're afraid of someone, but just because you have enough ammo, and the model monster beautifully twitches before dying. And back again to the chart.Despite the fact that in some places still is noticeable that SH2 - and really play the new generation, yet the possibility of attachment involved obscenities. The world is not too detailed detailed, and in any case, the fog, turned out in a clear vestige of dignity, hides many of the beautiful items available. Slightly improves the situation a variety of graphic effects, but their owners PS2 is already difficult to surprise. Need some lessons? Well, I can say one simple thing: the game is good, but it did not meet our expectations. It is not so terrible (by the way, there is evidence that the developers deliberately excised something), not as pretty as we would like. This is not simply there is nothing new, but trying to preserve, not all. Someone accused Capcom to copy their own ideas and cloning hits? Excuse me, but it's clearly better than the second time to copy other people's ideas and their own form of additional and already disturbing freaks. If the series Alone in The Dark in the face of the fourth part renounced their ancestors and crawled in the wake of RE (successful or unsuccessful - is a separate question), then Silent Hill froze in place, completely lost orientation. If development was not concerned itself Konami, the game would have failed, but in this case came just a quality product, but in any case is not a new word in the genre. Incidentally, they say, and sales (especially in Japan) that would be big enough for all is not as heavily hyped project.

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

author: Red Cat
Source: Country Games № March 2006	06.02.2006

February 16, 1922, a psychiatric hospital. A wondrous place where the doctor on duty would not mind listening to music at bedtime. The last refuge unfortunate Jack Walters (Jack Walters), who decided that day to take their lives. A rope and a chair - what do you need desperate crazy? ..

Ninja Gaiden Black

Serge
	08.11.2005

Platform: Xbox Genre: Action / Adventure Developer: Team Ninja Publisher: Tecmo Project website: www.tecmogames.com/games.asp?id=21 The original Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox showed an example of what should be really cool action game. Gorgeous, both graphically and flawless on the part of the gameplay, the game was warmly received by critics and gained a lot of fans and sold a very respectable number. Seamlessly combining the features of several genres: the stylish fighting game, an exciting adventure and a dynamic action games, Ninja Gaiden has identified an example of such a game that could appeal to the broadest audience. Everything is new - well thought-out old Should not take Ninja Gaiden Black as a continuation of the original. Because such it is not. Rather, it is recycled, greatly expanded and updated version of the familiar game. First, it was added to the content of the two available for download via the Xbox Live service add-ons (called Hurricane Packs) to Ninja Gaiden. Secondly, the story has been expanded component became available to new levels of complexity and costumes. And finally, there was a very curious mode: mission mode; number of missions in which the tens (if to be exact, there are about fifty). That's all. To some it may seem that innovations are not so much, but believe in the word, Ninja Gaiden Black is worth it to buy it, even with the availability of the original. Story about how to steal the sword What exactly is a Ninja Gaiden Black? For starters, a few words about the plot, which fortunately (and perhaps unfortunately) differs little from the original. Immediately say, that does not need to build any illusions. In Ninja Gaiden tie is quite standard. At the village of young Ninja Ryu Hayabusa (Ryu Hayabusa) attacked some sinister villains and steal the artifact - Black Dragon Sword. Saddened by such an unpleasant incident a guy goes in search of scoundrels and prihvatyvaet with an heirloom in the form of Dragon Sword. That's all. But, as you know, the story here is not the main role. History of the Ninja The game has a hell of fun gameplay. Make a reservation immediately, Ninja Gaiden Black - a difficult game, it requires you to complete returns. Although the developers of Team Ninja and listened to complaints, will play on an easier difficulty level, indulgences still can not wait. There are no weak opponents. At all! Even the usual "cannon fodder" is able to deliver a lot of problems. As to the bosses, the battles with them requires strong nerves and great response. Screen with the words Game Over to contemplate quite often. Earnest request, have pity on their joysticks! They have nothing to blame. Ninja Gaiden Black, like its predecessor, is a representative of the popular in our time a hybrid action-adventure. We have to not only deal with the extermination of all life, but also to solve some puzzles (though not hard), constantly moving through the story.Present and system experience to produce new opportunities; as the game progresses, you'll find new items and weapons, there is even a kind of shops where you can always overstocked useful in everyday things. Ninja Gaiden Black is divided into chapters - a total of 15. In the process of Ira, you will open larger and larger area of ​​the world game. In principle, a set of standard, but honed to perfection. But fists still effective Combat system in the game and thought deep enough. In the beginning the main character in the reserve is only a few simple moves and combos. Then, as it passes, it will acquire new abilities, get to the final, a huge variety of techniques and weapons. The main character - a perfect killing machine. Intuitive and understandable, but still requires some getting used to manage, helps to experience it in full. The key to survival in battle - the harmonious use of defense and attack. Sounds simple, but really need to get used to it. Someone is obtained, and from whom, alas, no. The overall experience in the creation of Team Ninja fighting games affected the combat system Ninja Gaiden Black. The fighting here is really wonderful and entertainment are not inferior to the same Dead or Alive. As for the "adventure" component of the game, everything is more prosaic. But in this adventure-term process brings a lot of fun. Ryu, like a Japanese ninja, able to run fast, jump high, and perform various tricks in the style of "The Matrix" (eg, vertical and horizontal run along the walls). As for puzzles, they are basically simple, as indeed in most similar games. But you do not buy Myst, right? After reading the description of the gameplay, you may find that you're not already been seen and nothing exciting in this process template can not be. Do not rush to conclusions! Believe me, the gameplay mechanism works quite amazing. Despite a minimum of innovative ideas, the game is really hard to tear myself away. What's new? Speaking of Ninja Black Gaiden, one can not tell you about the already mentioned mission mode. This is one of the most fascinating part of the game. So, you'll go through 50 levels. No puzzles, and traveling around the world, only clean, no action cloudy. It looks like this: you get to a certain limited area (usually the location of the campaign), where you will reduce the stock of villains. With each new level opponents will get stronger and stronger. Skill you will experience even in a battle with his twin. Hell of a test, it is worth noting. Another gift for fans of the game was the inclusion of the original arcade version of Ninja Gaiden. Open it is not just - you go Black on difficulty level Hard. By the way, the developers of Team Ninja has kept in her mode for two players! But the original trilogy with the archaic NES here, alas, no. For a long time trying to find, but could not. What a pity! Indescribable beauty As mentioned above, Ninja Gaiden Black - is a beautiful thing.This is not the only one of the most impressive from a visual standpoint games on Xbox, but generally one of the most technically advanced products of today. The graphics here look almost the same level as in the technical demos Xbox 360! Excellent animation, high detail characters, a detailed science world, a decent frame rate. But, alas, for this had to sacrifice interactivity. Not even hope to arrange a pogrom in the city streets or in caves. As they say, will leave untouched beauty ... There might be a couple of disadvantages: for example, disappearing corpses. But it will not, prevaricate - Xbox is not a supercomputer, and the mere fact that he is capable of producing a picture of this level, just admire. On the PlayStation 2, such eye-candy there. Important role in the perception of Ninja Gaiden Black is sound. This is a great soundtrack and lush sounds of battle, and high-quality voice characters (you can select Japanese with subtitles or English voice). Summing up In the end - a few words about our avatar. Ryu - a stylish character that combines the best of what we know about the ninja (for movies, books and anime). He stands on the same stage with such colorful personalities as Kratos from God of War and Dante from Devil May Cry. Ninja Gaiden Black - a definite must-have for all owners of the Xbox. Despite the rather weak storyline and high complexity, this project will bring great pleasure, even those who are far from the games of this genre. One hundred percent hit. Gameplay: 9 Graphics: 10 Sound and music: 9 Design: 8.5 Score Author: 9 Outcome: 91%

Gobliiins 4

Author: Roman Vlasov
Source: Country Games № June 2009	05.04.2009

Brutal Legend

Author: Natalia Odintsova
Source: Country Games № 22 2009	17.11.2009

Metropolis Crimes

Author: Alexey Kharitonov
Source: Country Games № July 2010	20.04.2010

Hopefully, at least the next few years, developers will no longer include the word «crime» in the name of the game. Especially if it is a game for the Nintendo DS. Especially if it is an interactive investigation.

Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War 2

Author: Oleg Chebotarev
Source: PC GAMES № April 2009	15.04.2009

ALFA: Antiterror - Men's Work

Author: Ilya «GM» Weiner
Source: Country Games № March 2006	08.02.2006

Secret raid, assault rifles with silencers and a hefty men, each of which kill half of the Army ... Stop dreaming! While at our disposal only "green" motostrelok, drooling on domestic soup. And then on you - an ambush, insurgents, machine-gun trills ...

Battlefield 2: Special Forces

Author: Roman ShaD Yepishin
Source: Country Games № January 2006	26.12.2005

"What kind of" special forces "do you mean?" - A reasonable question, when we were still under development gazed at Battlefield 2: Special Forces. Neither the original nor its complement, or continue never loved ones with the tactical action games, a la Rainbow Six or Delta Force, but now on you - Special Forces. At the time of worry for the unique gameplay, to mourn for the "good old Battlefield» and proclaim the decline of the show? Not at all! Just do not fixate on the name for the foundation of Battlefield 2 will not hurt.

Without Warning

Author: Alex Russolo
Source: Country Games № February 2006	18.01.2006

Earnestly trying to explain such a low score (after all, five points with a smooth gradient in four and a half, we did not put every game), just move on, forgive me unmerciful readers directly to the dissection. For our table, when compared with the hits of the genre, doubtless dead.

Emergency Mayhem

Author: Eugene Zakirov
Source: Country Games № 13 2008	01.07.2008

With the change of generation consoles are increasingly in the news announcement flashed high-profile projects from top designers who promise to overturn well-established genre on its head, sell the game multimillion circulations and generally make the world brighter. And it happens that a stream of brilliant, shiny, expensive development on the shelves breaks a small, modest, unremarkable game that is proving to be a pearl and relentless devourer of free time. Emergency Mayhem could be precisely this, if only it were not for a thousand and one "but" that cause or fiercely hate her, either openly yawn of boredom.

The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai

Author: Alex Kosozhihin
Source: Country Games № September 2009	18.05.2009

With the release of The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai Castle Crashers leadership in the genre beat'em up on XBLA was called into question. The game tells the story of a simple dishwasher James Silva (developer of The Dishwasher-time) ... or rather, of his death. After the hasty demise of James wakes up covered in blood, with no memories in my head, but still surrounded by people-in-black-riot police and cyborgs. And those others, of course, seek to kill him once more what James fiercely resisted by two cooks sharp sword, wherewith he are operating an unusually graceful, easily turning enemies into bloody stuffing one after another. And no wonder! James himself (which the developer, not posudomoy-maniac) recognizes that the idea of ​​a "stylish action-packed gameplay," he borrowed from the Devil May Cry. As you progress through our ward opens new combos, and new weapons, he takes his battered bosses. The fact that our hero is dead, definitely has its pluses. In addition to superhuman strength, James uses a special china magic (she hits all enemies on screen, but only recharges in specific places), found in refrigerators various mystical subjects. One of them, incidentally, is of particular value - with its help, you can call in buddies Phantom Guitar. It would start flying on the heels of a hero, like Familiar in Castlevania, and help in the battle. Certainly not by itself - manage to be using the guitar controller from Guitar Hero or Rock Band - always experiment with the chords and do not miss the opportunity to be surprised how well the plastic guitar stands in this game.