Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine
Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine is an expansion pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion that was released in late 2006. The pack includes all downloadable content up to the point of the release and a new story line.
Developer: Bethesda Softworks Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Release Date: November 21, 2006 Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 JustRPG Score: 82% Pros: +Intriguing story line. +Previous DLC included. Cons: -Main story line is pretty short. -Appeal limited to die hard fans of Oblivion. |
Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine Overview
Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine is an expansion pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. This expansion pack includes a new story line as well all downloadable content that was released up to the point this pack was sold. The story line included in this pack seamless joins your Oblivion game. It involves rumors of an attack on the Church in Anvil, when the player investigates they learn about an evil king, Umaril, who has returned from banishment and wants revenge against the gods of the land. Overall the story line is pretty short but it is engaging and well worth the price of the pack. That combined with all previous downloadable content surely makes this game worth a buy for any fan of Oblivion.
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Bioshock
Bioshock is a legendary first person shooter for the PC and Xbox 360. With an amazing story line and thrilling gameplay Bioshock is one of the biggest legends of our time.
Developer: 2K Games Publisher: 2K Games Release Date: August 21, 2007 Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 JustRPG Score: 93% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Great Dialogue. +Amazing Story line. +Pleasant Visuals. Cons: -No replayability |
Bioshock Overview
Bioshock is one of the greatest single player first person shooters of it’s time. With a 1950’s setting Bioshock has a certain charm that somehow appeals to pretty much every gamer who enjoys the first person shooter genre. With an engaging story line and a well done combat system this game is exciting and keeps you engaged throughout the play though.
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Lost Odyssey
Lost Odyssey offers traditional RPG gameplay, but minor tweaks help it stand out as an excellent Xbox 360 RPG.
Developer: Mistwalker Publisher: Microsoft Release Date: February 12, 2008 Platforms: Xbox 360 JustRPG Score: 92% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Great Dialogue +In depth skill system +Good soundtrack Cons: -Slow paced, clunky out of combat gameplay. -Mediocre voice acting. |
Lost Odyssey Overview
Lost Odyssey is a an RPG that seems to be based on the ‘steampunk’ movement in science fiction. Players are introduced to a lush world where magic and technology are harnessed together to improve the lives of the people who populate the world. Sadly, an evil group has set out to harness the magical technology in an attempt to build weapons of mass destruction and conquer the world. Players set out to defeat them and restore peace.
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Conan
Players take control of Conan the Barbarian as he sets out on his newest adventure. The game is reminiscent of God of War and Ninja Gaiden.
Developer: Nihilistic Software Publisher: THQ Release Date: October 23, 2007 Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3 JustRPG Score: 78% Pros: +Jaw dropping Graphics +Engaging and Fun Combat Cons: -Sub-Par Story -Nothing New or Original to Offer |
Conan Overview
Players take control of Conan the Barbarian as he sets out to get revenge on an evil demon who has killed the woman he loves. Players make their way through multiple levels, learning new skills and becoming more powerful as they kill their enemies in gory, over-the-top combat. Players are able to use one-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, and shields as they kill enemy upon enemy with gory attacks.
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a continuation of the Castlevania series, and it delivers just like it’s predecessors.
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date: October 07, 1997 Platforms: PS, Xbox 360, PS3 JustRPG Score: 94% Pros: +Satisfying Combat +Great Translation from Japanese of English +High Replay Value Cons: -Watered Down Plot -Cumbersome Interface |
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Overview
While it’s predecessor took place outside of the aptly named “Castlevania,” Symphony of the Night takes place entirely within the castle. It turns out that the hero of the previous game, Richter, has been possessed by an evil priest named Shaft. Players take control of Alucard, Dracula’s son, and a girl named Maria as they set out to free Richter and find out what is going on inside the evil castle.
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Borderlands
Borderlands is a gritty sci-fi western set on a desert planet in the far future. It is a strange mixture of an FPS and RPG, and has been commented on as being ‘Diablo with guns’; This, of course, is not a bad thing.
Developer: Gearbox Software Publisher: 2K Games Release Date: October 26, 2009 Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC JustRPG Score: 97% Pros: +Tons of weapons +Plenty of Gore / Effects +Amazing Co-Op Gameplay Cons: -Poor AI -No Mini-map -Bland Terrain |
Borderlands Overview
Players in Borderlands can take control of one of four characters that fill archetypal ‘classes’ from other RPGS: Brick, the ‘Tank’, a massive man capable of entering berserker rages where he is extremely resistant to damage, regenerates HP at a ridiculous rate, and uses his ham-sized fists to beat people to a pulp; Lilith, the Siren, a woman with strange, super-human powers that allow her to fire off shock waves and turn invisible; Mordecai, a famous ‘hunter’ who is skilled with the use of sniper rifles that is aided by his gigantic pet vulture, and Roland, the Soldier. Roland has the ability to deploy massive, unmoving turrets and heal his allies. The players take control of one of the characters as they attempt to find out what strange technology lies inside ancient vaults on the planet of Pandora, all the while helping in a multi-planet war between mega corporations.
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