With summer's intense heat finally bearing down upon us, let's ventilate with a cool, refreshing Reviews Spotlight!
Breaking Down Lego: The Legend of Zelda
By Carlos Macias
You may feel bewildered from Carlos' comparison of 3D Dot Game Heroes with our favorite green-hooded warrior, but the similarities are too apparent to ignore. Read the full review to see if Atlus's homage to retro gaming can withstand the legacy of the Hero of Time.
For What it's Worth: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
By Ryan Conway
Speaking of legacies, Ryan adds yet another chapter to his "For What It's Worth" series with his review of New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Eschewing his traditional overview of bargain-bin titles in favor of his love for mustachioed Italians, Ryan gives kudos to Luigi, Mario, and the other members of the Mushroom Kingdom in his review.
Dark Void: (Better Late Than Never Review)
By Brian Biederman
Let's give it up for jetpacks. Without them, we wouldn't be able to soar the skies as freely as a bird, wear awesome leather jackets and cool aerodynamic helmets, or deliver the speediest punch to any enemy that dares to stand in the way. Luckily, Dark Void contains such a jetpack befit of any aspiring rocketeer, and Brian takes a break from his aerial acrobatics to deliver his clear-cut review.
Nostalgia Wins the Day — a Doom 2 Review
By S. Robert Delk
The threatening hisses of demonic Imps lurking in the shadows; fending off a Pinky demon with nothing but your knuckles; the reassuring rumble of your trusty chain saw — the genre-defining Doom 2 forged some of gaming's strongest moments. Journey with S. Robert Delk as he plunges into the pits of Hell and beyond with his review…but be sure to stock up on extra shotgun shells.
3D Dot Game Heroes Review
By Oren Giladi
You know what they say — "Twice the blocks, double the laughs." OK, no one really said that, but Oren drives the point home with his critique of 3D Dot Game Heroes and its comical twist on sword-swinging action. Want to learn how big your "sword" gets when at full health? Check out Oren's article to find out.