This week's Reviews Spotlight applauds and insults video-game developers and the experiences they bring us. From mindless action to mindless life simulators, we stand back and celebrate everything!
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories — You Are Always On My Mind….
By Patrick Bonk
Although its title is reminiscent of '80s-era romantic comedies, Patrick's review leaves little room for either romance or comedy — he's all business. If anything, this review drives home the opinion that Shattered Memories is a game of overwhelming quality. In essence, Patrick believes Silent Hill truly needed the new, streamlined direction that this sequel provides. Just remember to bring a flashlight the next time you visit this eerie resort town.
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories — Hell Has Frozen
By David Welsh
In a testament to its bone-chilling quality, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories recently enticed Bitmob community member David Welsh to join in the celebration of the game. It seems that developer Climax outdid itself, because this reimagining of the franchise's freshman entry even kept David's wife interested! But something lies beyond the impressive visuals and unearthly sound effects — something that ultimately ensures the quality of Shattered Memories. Unfortunately, you'll have to read this review to find out!
My Life Story
By Richard Moss
Richard describes this casual title as a "time-management life-sim." But don't be fooled by the clinical
name of the genre, because you won't be collating any TPS reports. Instead, My Life Story will charge you with the control of several fictional characters' lives. You'll steer them past emotional pitfalls, on to workplace success, and — if you're lucky — toward romantic intrigue. Does this life simulator deserve your attention? Check out Richard's review for the verdict.
Just Cause 2 Review — "You Are the Scorpio, No?"
By Nathan Andrews
On the surface, Just Cause 2 seems to be a thrilling action game. Fortunately, Nathan is here to edify us, explaining that Avalanche Studios' sandbox game is a mindless timesink. But he considers it a compliment! Upon reading the review, his meaning will become clear — Just Cause 2 provides players with an enormous playground, but it lacks direction. But who needs direction when the laws of physics, motion, and reason no longer apply? If a fun, shallow experience sounds compelling to you, Nathan's review is just a click away!
For What it's Worth: Luna: Dragon Song
By Ryan Conway
Behold! Ryan found a game worse than ATHF: Zombie Ninja Pro-Am. In a rage fueled by the $10 he wasted, Bitmob's own Angry Video Game Nerd ruthlessly rips Lunar: Dragon Song apart. Needless to say, laughing at the broken animation and glitchy movement mechanics is a riot. The true joy of Ryan's review, however, lies in his ability to thoroughly expose the game's failure to provide even 15 minutes of fun. If you're a masochist or simply hate yourself, be sure to read Ryan's review.
DOTA Evolved: League of Legends Review
By Ryan Finley
From Demigod to Heroes of Newerth, several games have attempted to usurp the throne which DOTA (Defense of the Ancients), a widely popular Warcraft 3 mod, occupies. League of Legends is simply the latest in a long line of would-be successors. Does it have what it takes to be king? Ryan certainly believes so. LOL (as the community calls it) offers more depth, action, and gore than any other free-to-play title. Beware, though — you'll find no extraordinary men in this league.