The Silent Hill series hardly needs an introduction, for the gaming franchise has become a milestone of mastery in the survival horror style. The long line of titles has stretched over varied consoles over many years, and never fails to bring revolutionary and genuinely spine-chilling gameplay to our screens. This pattern continues with the latest production for the PSP and PSP Go!- Silent Hill: Shattered Memories.
This game is actually a copy of the Wii version released in 2009, and the transaction to the little screen has been surprisingly successful. The formula for Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is recognisable yet welcome; you're Harry Mason, who awakens after a car crash to his daughter gone astray within Silent Hill. This abandoned area ranges from foreboding creepiness to outright terror as its demonic denizens begin to reveal themselves, and the PSP's visual edge doesn't fail us here.
Some attention-grabbing and innovative gaming ploys are employed in Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. First of all, the much discussed 'running' sequences from the Wii counterpart are carried through. These make Harry defenceless and thus only able to flee from his attackers, and therefore you engage in a very terrifying interactive scene as you attempt to escape from those clawing at your heels.
Next, as gamers move forward through the storyline, the gameplay is interspersed with sections involving Harry talking about life with a psychologist. This individual can ask general questions about life, his attitude to women etc. The responses you choose can really have an impact on the varied places you visit and the characters/enemies you face. This obviously opens Silent Hill: Shattered Memories up for multiple playthroughs to work out everything.
This title certainly continues the long line of great offerings from the Silent Hill franchise; combining the tried and tested formula with new and innovative gameplay aspects. If you're a follower of the famously creepy survival horror, then Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is a clear choice!
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Muramasa: Demon Blade on the Wii
Whilst providing a vast range of exclusive games specifically for its own unique control function, the Nintendo Wii is often forgotten for its action/RPG exclusives. That said, one game released at the end of 2009 took gaming sales by storm and earned high acclaim amongst gaming circles; Wii's Muramasa: Demon Blade.
The title tracks two sword slingers as they fight their way towards their own missions. Kisuke is a youthful Ninja struggling to regain his memories whilst tracking down the ultimate sword, and Momohime, a samurai girl overtaken by a foul spirit. Wii's Muramasa: Demon Blade is geared towards the unique skills both of these characters exert as master warriors.
Gamers can utilize three varied control methods; the Wii remote itself, or by employing either the Gamecube controller or the classic one. Additionally, in a smart development, players can opt to play Wii's Muramasa: Demon Blade as a focussed RPG, urging levelling up, or as a clean cut action game.
Graphically, this title excels where most other Wii productions might fall behind. Likened to Square Enix's Odin Sphere, the game demonstrates a traditional Japanese art style quickly becoming popular amongst gamers. There's a vast range of swords to discover and forge throughout the campaign aswell, steeping users in sword mythos.
Wii's Muramasa: Demon Blade is a great exclusive game which definitely deserves the praise it has amassed so far. The differing play styles and impressive visuals provide a title which merits multiple playthroughs, a clear choice for fans of feudal Japanese culture and sword play!
The title tracks two sword slingers as they fight their way towards their own missions. Kisuke is a youthful Ninja struggling to regain his memories whilst tracking down the ultimate sword, and Momohime, a samurai girl overtaken by a foul spirit. Wii's Muramasa: Demon Blade is geared towards the unique skills both of these characters exert as master warriors.
Gamers can utilize three varied control methods; the Wii remote itself, or by employing either the Gamecube controller or the classic one. Additionally, in a smart development, players can opt to play Wii's Muramasa: Demon Blade as a focussed RPG, urging levelling up, or as a clean cut action game.
Graphically, this title excels where most other Wii productions might fall behind. Likened to Square Enix's Odin Sphere, the game demonstrates a traditional Japanese art style quickly becoming popular amongst gamers. There's a vast range of swords to discover and forge throughout the campaign aswell, steeping users in sword mythos.
Wii's Muramasa: Demon Blade is a great exclusive game which definitely deserves the praise it has amassed so far. The differing play styles and impressive visuals provide a title which merits multiple playthroughs, a clear choice for fans of feudal Japanese culture and sword play!
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Playstation 3 Slim Puts Sony Back In The Competition!
Prior to the production of the Playstation 3 Slim, over in September 2009, Sony were really beginning to worry over PS3 sales. The lead competition; Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360, were both outselling the system along with their various software. The difficulty was attributed to Sony's refusal to budge on the large price tag, and so the other consoles became popular due to raised affordability. Sony's luck changed significantly however, with the production of the Playstation 3 Slim.
This revamp isn't an additional model, the Playstation 3 Slim has completely replaced the older systems and thus is regarded the only official Playstation 3 console. As before, the model is available in both 120GB or 250GB, offering purchasers the same choices in capacity as before. Further functions include EasyLink, which augments the HDMI capabilities of both your Playstation and the television it is hooked up to.
As the title suggests, the Playstation 3 Slim is much more compact and space-friendly than its predecessor. Coming in at over 30% smaller and lighter; a nice decision as the scale of the original was always a sore point. Similarly, the reduced scale also consumes much less power, which means the system doesn't heat up as fast. This wasn't a huge problem for the Playstation 3, especially compared to rivals, but a cooler console is always a better console.
And lastly, Sony issued a big price cut on the system. Clearly what the public was ready for, sales skyrocketed in the Autumn and Sony were well and truly back in the battle. The Playstation 3 Slim console presents a smart and unified jump forward for the company- offering the same great console in a smaller, more user-friendly package and cutting the cost makes everybody happy- Sony get their sales and we get a new and enhanced Playstation 3!
This revamp isn't an additional model, the Playstation 3 Slim has completely replaced the older systems and thus is regarded the only official Playstation 3 console. As before, the model is available in both 120GB or 250GB, offering purchasers the same choices in capacity as before. Further functions include EasyLink, which augments the HDMI capabilities of both your Playstation and the television it is hooked up to.
As the title suggests, the Playstation 3 Slim is much more compact and space-friendly than its predecessor. Coming in at over 30% smaller and lighter; a nice decision as the scale of the original was always a sore point. Similarly, the reduced scale also consumes much less power, which means the system doesn't heat up as fast. This wasn't a huge problem for the Playstation 3, especially compared to rivals, but a cooler console is always a better console.
And lastly, Sony issued a big price cut on the system. Clearly what the public was ready for, sales skyrocketed in the Autumn and Sony were well and truly back in the battle. The Playstation 3 Slim console presents a smart and unified jump forward for the company- offering the same great console in a smaller, more user-friendly package and cutting the cost makes everybody happy- Sony get their sales and we get a new and enhanced Playstation 3!
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
DSiWare - Bringing the DSi To Life!
Ever since its creation, the Nintendo DSi has enjoyed a great boost in appreciation over the original DS. Nintendo augmented the base device in pretty much every way imaginable; thinning it down and adding great features like the dual cameras. However it has taken a little time for the unique applications of the DSi to be completely realized, but this is being speeded up thanks to the rising range of Nintendo DSiWare titles and utilities being released.
Nintendo DSiWare is the name attributed to an ever growing range of applications released totally for the DSi, many of which make use of the DSi's features and so aren't compatible with the previous DS. These can be accessed speedily and simply through the DSi shop, and players spend their Nintendo points in order to download these applications.
The distributors have opened up the production of DSiWare applications to many 3rd party publishers, and so players can anticipate a wide variety of offerings. An enormous back catalogue of classic and favourite games are being released on a weekly basis, meaning DSi gamers have access to a plethora of awesome games. A few examples are Phantasy Star, Brain challenge and the Art Style series of games.
However, even more promising are the range of Nintendo DSiWare applications; a range of downloadables that are tailored specifically for the DSi's augmented technology and features. These comprise art and flipbook studios for more detailed creativity, augmented browser and camera features and also interactive dictionaries with camera integration.
As said, the range of Nintendo DSiWare applications is increasing constantly, and they are helping to realize the total potential of the device. Any DSi gamer should definitely look into the huge range of applications and titles on sale- they are fun, intuitive and are extremely straightforward to download. With that said, take a look at the massive list of Nintendo DSiWare features right now!
Nintendo DSiWare is the name attributed to an ever growing range of applications released totally for the DSi, many of which make use of the DSi's features and so aren't compatible with the previous DS. These can be accessed speedily and simply through the DSi shop, and players spend their Nintendo points in order to download these applications.
The distributors have opened up the production of DSiWare applications to many 3rd party publishers, and so players can anticipate a wide variety of offerings. An enormous back catalogue of classic and favourite games are being released on a weekly basis, meaning DSi gamers have access to a plethora of awesome games. A few examples are Phantasy Star, Brain challenge and the Art Style series of games.
However, even more promising are the range of Nintendo DSiWare applications; a range of downloadables that are tailored specifically for the DSi's augmented technology and features. These comprise art and flipbook studios for more detailed creativity, augmented browser and camera features and also interactive dictionaries with camera integration.
As said, the range of Nintendo DSiWare applications is increasing constantly, and they are helping to realize the total potential of the device. Any DSi gamer should definitely look into the huge range of applications and titles on sale- they are fun, intuitive and are extremely straightforward to download. With that said, take a look at the massive list of Nintendo DSiWare features right now!
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