Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is an action adventure RPG that was developed by Eurocom, published by Disney Interactive, and was released for the Microsoft Xbox360, the Sony Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Playstation Portable, the Nintendo Wii, DS, and for the PC on May 22, 2007.
Developer: Eurocom Publisher: Disney Interactive Release Date: May 22, 2007 Platforms: Xbox360, PS3, PSP, PS2, Wii, DS, PC JustRPG Score: 62% Pros: +Appealing characters. +Fun for die hard fans of the franchise. +Action oriented combat system. +Good music. Cons: -No replay value. (more…) |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is an action oriented role playing game that was developed by Amaze Entertainment, and published by Buena Vista Games in June of 2006. This game was originally released for the Sony Playstation Portable, the Nintendo DS, and the Nintendo GameBoy Advance.
Developer: Amaze Entertainment Publisher: Buena Vista Games Release Date: June 28, 2006 Platforms: PSP, DS, GBA JustRPG Score: 69% Pros: +Appealing characters. +Great for fans of the movie. +Action oriented combat. +Good soundtrack. Cons: -No replay value. -Poor controls. -Clunky gameplay. -Very short. |
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters is a 3D platformer that was developed by High Impact Games and released for the Sony Playstation Portable on February 13, 2007.
Developer: High Impact Games Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Release Date: February 13, 2007 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 90% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Fun platforming puzzles. +Good replay value. +Great handheld title. +Pleasant visuals. Cons: -Buggy music. -Some control issues. |
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters Overview
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters is a 3D platforming game that was released on the Sony PSP in early 2007. In this game the player takes on the roles of Ratchet and Clank, two unlikely heroes, who must solve puzzles to progress through the game world. Overall the game is very fun and makes a great addition to any portable gamer’s library.
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Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords was developed by Infinite Interactive and released for the Nintendo DS and Sony Playstation Portable on March 20, 2007.
Developer: Infinite Interactive Publisher: D3 Publisher of America Release Date: March 20, 2007 Platforms: DS, PSP JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Fun mechanics. +Unique combat system. +Addictive. +Good replay value. Cons: -Poor story. -Poor visuals. |
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords Overview
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is a fantasy puzzle game that was released for both Nintendo DS and Sony Playstation Portable. The game offers two main game modes. The first is the puzzle mode which is how you battle opponents. The second mode involves movement. Overall the game is pretty fun if you are a puzzle game enthusiast and makes a decent addition to any game collection.
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Justice League Heroes
Justice League Heroes is an action adventure role playing game that was developed by Snowblind and was released on the Sony Playstation 2, Playstation Portable, the Nintendo DS, and the Microsoft Xbox in October 2007.
Developer: Snowblind Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Release Date: October 2007 Platforms: PS2, Xbox, DS, PSP JustRPG Score: 76% Pros: +Appealing characters. +Fun combat system. +Addictive. Cons: -Controls are a little clunky. -Appeal limited to fans of the franchise. |
Justice League Heroes Overview
Justice League Heroes is an action adventure role playing game that puts the player in the shoes of their favorite Justice League heroes. This installment of the franchise, unlike many others, follows the canon established by the comic book series rather than the television shows which makes this game unique. This game plays like a traditional beat em’ up adventure RPG. The player can choose which of their favorite characters they wish to use and then progress through numerous levels with clear objectives. Overall this game is pretty fun but appeal is most likely limited to fans of the franchise.
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Field Commander
Field Commander is a turn based strategy tactics role playing game similar to games such as Advance Wars for the Sony PSP. This game sports a more realistic setting and utilizes modern war equipment.
Developer: Sony Online Entertainment Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment Release Date: May 23, 2006 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 85% Pros: +Fun tactics gameplay. +Realistic setting. +Unique transmission mode. Cons: -Not original at all. |
Field Commander Overview
Field Commander for the Sony Playstation Portable is a turn based strategy tactics role playing game that has a realistic, modern setting. The game supports local multiplayer, and something called transmission mode, which is very similar to the old school play by email system. The game is a near clone of Advance Wars for the Nintendo GameBoy Advance, therefore lacks in originality. The only real difference between the two games is that in Field Commander you can destroy terrain and use the transmission mode, otherwise the game is just a re-skinned Advance Wars.
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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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300: March to Glory
300: March to Glory is an action RPG that throws you right into the battle of Thermopylae. Play as King Leonidas and lead the brave 300 Spartan soldiers into battle against Xerxes and the Persian Army.
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions is a remake of the original Final Fantasy Tactics. It has been ported to the PSP and has updated graphics, and updated storyline, new items, new missions, and new characters. Simply put, it is an improvement on something that is already extremely good.
Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix Release Date: May 10, 2007 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 90% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Amazing Story +Addictive +Good soundtrack Cons: -Little replay value. -Not everyone’s cup of tea |