God of War III

Truly a masterpiece.
Although it's main focus is pure action , with a logical puzzle here and there , i wouldn't mind throwing a bit more RPG in it , but nevertheless , the jawdropping effect is inevitable.


I started playing it recently ( almost 9 months since the release ) , but it graphics and scenery still manage to amaze me . I've never seen such graphical detail , as well as diversity in a ps3 game so far . (Ofc , i've played only so few games)

The fights are very dynamic , with a follow camera who does it's job properly , the controls are very responsive , and when all that mixes up - you get pretty awesome stuff. The enemy variations are perfectly balanced , so you never get tired of figting the same type , but also long enough to be rewarding for learning their weaknesses. The boss battles , now there's a story to tell. Legen .. wait for it... dary doesn't even scratch it. Simply perfect.

A Must have title , for Ps3 users!

9.5

Wet

When i first watched gameplay videos i thought it was pretty cool . I got my hopes up , and perhaps that was my mistake when i started playing it .

Though the action is pretty good , the auto-camera adjustment kills the overview of the environment and often you end up making random jumps/shots-of-hope .
Cause if you stay in non-slowed down mode , you end up being shot. Shot dead that is.

Not to mention the stupidest checkpoint system i've seen . You'll be killing the same enemies repeatedly regardless of whether you lose your life (and you'll get your fair share of those moments) . It's just irritating . And games are supposed to be fun.

As i get to the graphics , you can admire the surroundings , which are pretty o.k. Nothing spectacular , mostly chinatown variations.

Also , the model detail of the enemies are practically useless , since most of the shooting is done medium/long range , so you cannot see their (lack of) detail.
I guess i shouldn've trusted the internet :)

4.5

Max Payne

I've never read a detective novel in my life . I dislike detective/cop vendetta movies. I LOVE playing Max Payne.

The way Max's story is told , you're bound to like it. It's like you're reading someone's diary , and re-living the events of his past . I really can't point out why in particular i like his story. Maybe it's cause of the emotions , and the tone of voice used when telling it .

As for the gameplay , the controls are perfect . You can "slow down" the action and slowly take out the enemies , and it's million of ways of fun. Grenades, machine guns , shotguns , Uzis ... all contribute to a fine action cocktail.

Beliveable characters , plot twists , treachery , working "up the food chain" to the big shots , just priceless. Just my kind of hero - human stripped of anything human , focused on finding the truth, and re-discovering humanity along the way.

This is just my kind of action game.

9.5