Happy Easter! While you were out all day, searching for chocolate eggs, the community has been hunting for brains. From the space-faring undead to rabid Louisianan zombies, it appears the Bitmob community loves em' all.
For those in a less ravenous mood, this Bitmob Reviews Spotlight covers everything from Bayonetta and Darksiders to Mega Man and the Last Remnant.
Hitting It Off: Left 4 Dead 2
By Sean Hinz
The idea of a zombie apocalypse has become permanently infused into the American zeitgeist. It's difficult to spend a day without hearing some reference to the undead. But has Left 4 Dead 2 capitalized on this cultural trend or has it ignored the obvious opportunity? Sean Hinz and Lauren Doster spent some time discussing Valve's newest shooter, and they've left us with a transcript of that conversation. If you have any doubts about Left 4 Dead 2, allow Sean and Lauren to either dispel or reinforce them.
"Zombies! In Space!" — A Very Late Review of Dead Space
By Ben Villarreal
It seems zombies have left southern Georgia and headed for the stars. But they aren't the only ones to make changes. The survivors ditched the traditional shotgun in favor of a more futuristic arsenal. But does life in space strike the same chilling chords? Ben Villarreal describes, in detail, how Dead Space will leave even the most jaded gamers with wet, urine-stained pants. If Resident Evil never frightened you, try Dead Space — it'll send you screaming for your mother.
Hey, You Got God of War in my Zelda! (A Darksiders Review)
By Ryan Finley
The line between an homage and a rip-off is quite thin, but Ryan delineates between the two with his review of Darksiders. With so many games adopting God of War's patented hack-and-slash system, where does this title fit in?
Play it Now!: Bayonetta
By Sean Hinz
Sean continues his streak with a second spotlighted article — this time, he talks about Capcom's most recent action title, Bayonetta. Despite the game's almost flawless execution of hand-to-hand combat, Bayonetta suffers from a largely senseless plot and uninteresting characters. But Sean Hinz explains why we should set aside our high-minded expectations and simply enjoy the senseless violence.
The Last Remnant — A Review
By Sandy Morley
As far as Japanese RPGs go, The Last Remnant is exceptionally accessible. Yet, while localization and scripting issues are absent, persistent graphical problems usurped their place. Despite this, Sandy explains why The Last Remnant's novel battle system and compelling design leave him hoping that this JRPG isn't the last of its kind.
For What It's Worth: Mega Man ZX Advent
By Ryan Conway
At this point, it's difficult to ignore Ryan's permanent place beneath the spotlight. Unquestionably one of Bitmob's most prolific writers, his reviews always possess an articulate and informative element. This review of Mega Man ZX Advent is emblematic of Ryan's efforts to educate devoted Mega Man fans and newcomers alike. For what it's worth, we all appreciate your time, Ryan!
For What It's Worth: Mega Man Battle Network 5 : Team Protoman
By Ryan Conway
Yikes! I should have concluded with those sentimental comments, because this is pretty awkward now. Let's leave it at this: Besides having a strangely long title, Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Protoman represents a departure from the series' traditional formula. Instead of a simple 2D level, MMBN5 injects players into an RPG arena. If you can brave the drastic changes in gameplay, Ryan has some opinions you may want to hear.