Devil May Cry 2
Devil May Cry 2 is the sequel to the extremely popular Devil May Cry for the Sony Playstation 2. Play as Dante again in this hack and slash action adventure role playing game.
Developer: Capcom Entertainment Publisher: Capcom Entertainment Release Date: January 28, 2003 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 70% Pros: +Fun combat system. +Great Visuals. Cons: -Much easier than the first game. -Less compelling story than the first game. |
Devil May Cry 2 Overview
Devil May Cry 2 is the sequel to the ever popular Devil May Cry game for the Sony Playstaion 2. This game starts with Dante and Lucia meeting in a museum where Dante agrees to fight the international businessman, Arius, who is looking to control the world with demonic power. This game offers more hack and slash combat and received much lower ratings than the original, one of the biggest complaints being that this game was much easier than the first. Although this game got mixed reviews it is still a pretty fun action RPG.
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Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry is an action adventure role playing game that was developed and published by Capcom in 2001 for the Sony Play Station 2.
Developer: Capcom Entertainment Publisher: Capcom Entertainment Release Date: October 17, 2001 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 91% Pros: +Innovative Combat System. +Flashy attacks. +Interesting cast of characters. Cons: -Very linear. |
Devil May Cry Overview
Devil May Cry is an action adventure role playing game, and one of the biggest hits that was every released for the Sony Playstation 2. Players play as the main character, Dante, who is trying to get revenge on the Demon Emperor, Mundus, whom Dante thinks is responsible for the death of his beloved family. The game plays in a standard mission style such as all the games in the God of War series. While this seems to be nothing new now, at the time of it’s release, Devil May Cry was one of the first games to do this.
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InuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask
InuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask is an action adventure role playing game based on the Japanese anime series, InuYasha that was released for the Sony Playstation 2 in 2004.
Developer: Bandai Publisher: Bandai Release Date: November 02, 2004 Platforms: PS2 JustRPG Score: 67% Pros: +Interactive NPC interactions. +Fun hack and slash combat. +Great for fans of the anime and manga. Cons: -Simple, linear, story line. -Appeal is likely limited to fans of the anime and manga series. |
InuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask 1 Overview
InuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask is an action role playing game that puts the player in the shoes of the hero or heroin of the InuYasha anime and manga series. This is a basic action adventure role playing game that has very simple combat mechanics. Where the game differs from other games of the genre is how the player interacts with other characters in their party. Throughout the game the play will get the chance to rest with the other main characters from the show. During this time the player can make choices that later influence how their character develops. While this game is very simple action RPG it is sure to please fans of the anime and manga series.
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Deus Ex
Deus Ex is a science fiction themed action role playing game that combined first person shooter elements with stealth and role playing elements.
Developer: Eidos Publisher: Eidos Release Date: 2000 Platforms: PS2, PC JustRPG Score: 80% Pros: +Amazing Story line. +Great controls. + Fun combat system. Cons: -Story is a little convoluted. -Graphics are now dated. |
Deus Ex Overview
Deus Ex is rated as one of, if not the best, PC games of all time. This science fiction thriller combines first person shooter, stealth, and role playing elements as the player plays through real life inspired conspiracy theories. The combat system, the story line, and the game overall has a lot to offer almost all gamers and it is hard to dislike this game. What really stands out about this game is the way it combined the interface of Doom, with the adventure aspects of Mario 64, and role playing elements, and did it successfully. Again it is really hard to say anything bad about this game and it should appeal to pretty much any gamer, except maybe that the graphics are now pretty dated.
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Def Jam Vendetta
Def Jam Vendetta is a professional wrestling video game that combined Hip Hop themes with a professional wrestling combat system.
Developer: Aki Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: April 2, 2003 Platforms: PS2, Gamecube JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: +Fun combat system. +Good music. Cons: -Limited to fans of Hip Hop and Pro Wrestling. |
Def Jam Vendetta Overview
Def Jam Vendetta is a fighting game that combines pro wrestling and Hip Hop to create a unique game that is worth playing for the Sony Playstation 2 and the Nintendo GameCube. The Hip Hop theme adds a new flair to what was once a dying genre. With fun gameplay and quirky characters this game can be really fun. Although the combat can be really fun and the soundtrack is good, the appeal for this game is most likely limited to fans of pro wrestling and Hip Hop music.
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Death Jr. II: Root of Evil
Death Jr. II: Root of Evil is the sequel to the launch game for the Sony PSP, Death Jr. In this game players have to rescue Death Jr.’s father, death.
Developer: Backbone Publisher: Konami Release Date: October 31, 2006 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 74% Pros: +Appealing visuals. +Quirky dialogue. Cons: -Weak story line. -Lame characters development. |
Death Jr. II: Root of Evil Overview
Death Jr. II: Root of Evil is the sequel to the original launch gave for the Sony PSP, Death Jr. In this game players start out in a mall where Death Jr.’s father, Death, is captured and players must play through a platforming style game to rescue him. While the combat is relatively fun it is rather clunky and the overall story is not very engaging and gets old pretty quick.
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Death Jr.
Death Jr. was the first game released for the Sony PSP. Although it was received with poor reviews it was praised for it’s Tim Burton style graphics and quirky characters.
Developer: Backbone Publisher: Konami Release Date: August 16, 2005 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 68% Pros: +Great art work. Cons: -Weak gameplay. -Simple, linear format. |
Death Jr. Overview
Death Jr. was the launch game for the Sony PSP where players control the Grim Reaper’s son in this action oriented platforming game. In this quirky Tim Burton style game players make their way through several different stages where you solve puzzles and locate the souls of your friends. While this game received mediocre reviews all around it was praised for it’s art works and visuals.
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Command and Conquer: Generals
Command and Conquer: Generals is the seventh real time strategy installment in the Command and Conquer series which was released in early 2003.
Developer: EA Pacific Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: February, 2003 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 92% Pros: +Great strategy elements. +Great visuals. Cons: -Appeal limited to fans of real time strategy fans. |
Command and Conquer: Generals Overview
Command and Conquer: Generals is a real time strategy role playing game and the seventh installment in the Command and Conquer series. The game plays similarly to games such as Starcraft and Warcraft but is set in a more realistic setting. Players can choose from The United States, China, or a Terrorist organization as they implement strategy to defeat their foes, or save the world. While this game is a great play for any fan of the real time strategy genre, new players to this type of game will most likely be confused and have a hard time picking it up.
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Bud Redhead: The Time Chase
Bud Redhead: The Time Chase is a 2D side scrolling platformer for the PC. Travel through time and explore four different worlds in the action packed game.
Developer: Space Ewe Publisher: Space Ewe Release Date: November, 2003 Platforms: PC JustRPG Score: 92% Pros: +Fun platforming style gameplay. +Interesting story line. Cons: -Short in overall length. -Poor graphics. |
Bud Redhead: The Time Chase Overview
Bud Redhead: The Time Chase is an action packed side scrolling 2D platformer that was developed by husband and wife team Bojan and Irena Urosevic. Play through the story line of Bud’s travels through time in four different worlds as he tries to find the girl he loves, Rachel. This game is very impressive for a two person team of developers that provides fun for gamers of all ages .
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Brute Force
Brute Force is a squad based third person shooter that was released in early 2003. With a sci-fi setting players control four heroes each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
Developer: Digital Anvil Publisher: Microsoft Release Date: May 27, 2003 Platforms: Xbox JustRPG Score:85% Pros: +Unique squad based gameplay. +Interesting characters each with good back story. +Crisp graphics. Cons: -Short story line. -Linear story. |
Brute Force Overview
Brute Force is a third person squad based shooter that sports a unique combat system. This combat systems allows players to implement strategy and cunning to defeat their enemies in this action packed game for the Xbox. The player controls five different characters each with their own back story, Tex, Brutus, Hawk, Flint, and Bratton. The game has an exciting combat system, but the story is rather short with only six in game missions, although there is a multiplayer mode that prolongs the game experience.
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