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Kameo: Elements of Power (Review)

24/03/2006

Generally, when a game looks this good, we get a little suspicious. Theres usually some sort of nasty problem lurking beneath the shiny surface: the games too short, the action gets a little herky-jerky during crucial fights or its just plain no fun. But don't let Kameo's good looks fool you. The game isnt without some minor flaws, but they dont detract from an otherwise excellent action adventure. Kameo includes all the elements we've come to expect from adventure games: an inexperienced ...

Kameo: Elements of Power (Review)

15/02/2006

"We goosed it, we tweaked it, we spun it and we fabricated it." It's almost impossible to play Kameo without hearing J Allard's words from the MTV unveiling of 360 echoing around your head. This is a game that's been upgraded from GameCube to Xbox, and then from Xbox to 360 and, looking at it, you get the feeling you could peel away layers of detail from the screen like old wallpaper, back to the original flat textures and plain lighting. The colours are brighter and denser than you're used ...

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (Review)

14/11/2007

Nov 16, 2007 On paper, this game should be incredible. Its got two uniquely grizzled anti-heroes, an impeccable developer (IO, of Hitman fame) and loads of Michael Mann-inspired set-pieces (more on that later). The main men are Kane, a death row inmate who allegedly double-crossed his shady employers, The7, and Lynch, a paranoid schizophrenic who needs to constantly pop medication to keep his anger in check. Kanes been sprung from prison and forced to find The7s stolen booty or theyll kill ...

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore (Review)

11/02/2008

Few expected the pairing of the Karaoke Revolution franchise and the popular American Idol television license (previously tied to a horrifying 2003 dance game) to produce such a genuine, revitalized iteration of the aging sing-along series, but it happened - and we're better singers because of it (maybe). Thirteen months later, Konami is back with Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore, and the addition of that final word to the ...

Kengo Zero (Review)

28/09/2007

Sept 28, 2007 Kengo: Legend of the 9 (Kengo Zero in the UK) is one of those games gets worse the more you know about videogames. For instance, if you don't know your history, you'll play this samurai hack and slasher and think it's pretty horrid. But if you realize that this is actually the great, great, great grandson of the original Bushido Blade, a beloved one-on-one sword fighting game for the original PlayStation, this isn't just a crapheap, it's a freaking ...

King Kong (Review)

16/03/2006

In an age of advanced weapons technology and infinite choice, few things are more rewarding than heaving a bamboo spear at a dinosaur. Who knew? King Kong, an adaptation of the bloated film, is a breathtaking, non-stop adventure. You mostly play the role of Jack Driscoll, the writer behind the film that the conniving Carl Denham (Jack Black) is trying to make on Skull Island. But instead of putting pen to page, you'll be filling prehistoric creatures full of lead in a desperate fight for your ...

A Kingdom for Keflings - Xbox Live Arcade (Review)

10/12/2008

Ninjabee’s god simulator is a Doshin the Giant rip-off where your avatar gets to boss tiny people about to build the perfect kingdom. Its lethargic pace could put many off, but the mix of strategy and resource management is hard to fault. Worth a look, even amongst bigger names. ...

Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom (Review)

15/01/2008

Jan 15, 2008 Dull, repetitive, and generic don't even begin to sum up Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom. Like every other dungeon hack out there, you find yourself constantly stabbing enemies and collecting loot as you travel through various randomly generated environments. However, what you won't find are engaging characters, sexy weapons, or any of the other bits of flair that games of this ilk usually ...

Kung Fu Panda (Review)

2/07/2008

With Brutal Legend’s fate still undecided, you might think us mad for recommending Kung Fu Panda as an alternative adventure starring Jack Black (not least because all the voices in this tie-in game are sadly provided by so-so stand-ins), but bear with us. First of all, we’re not so addled with bonhomie thanks to our experience with this silly game to deny that the action is the definition of ‘par for the course’. The ...