Lollipop Magazine

Spider-Man – Shattered Dimensions – Review

October 21, 2010

Variety is the name of the game. Check out the cover: Four versions of the superhero ranging from Peter Parker’s most iconic to some real obscurities.

Ys Seven – Review

October 20, 2010

No one is likely to be blown away by the story of two adventurers looking for… adventure, nor by the slowly unraveling plot and dialogue.

Kane & Lynch 2 – Dog Days – Review

October 7, 2010

Online or off, the game is firmly weighted toward stylistic and conceptual ambition rather than gameplay innovation,

Clash of the Titans – Review

October 7, 2010

Content to present a string of clear-the-room quests, a bizarrely complicated weapon-leveling system, and slavish adherence to the worst aspects of the genre.

Gunblade NY – L.A. Machineguns – Review

October 5, 2010

Also-rans from the light gun’s mid-’90’s heyday. They’re faithful recreations of arcade games known more for unwieldy plastic cannons than for their gameplay.

Arc Rise Fantasia – Review

October 5, 2010

Not a bucket list RPG like a Final Fantasy or Zelda, but it doesn’t carry the rigid expectations or sequel fatigue, so it’s free to carve its own unique path.

Mafia – II – Review

August 25, 2010

As you guide Vito Scaletta from small-time thief through the mob underworld, the seasons, color palette, and even the weather change to shape the mood.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light – Review

August 24, 2010

Easily this year’s Shadow Complex, since it pushes the boundaries of what is expected from a downloadable XBLA game, both in terms of presentation and depth.

Dragon Ball – Origins 2 – Review

August 12, 2010

There are children with monkey tails flying around on clouds who get shot down by rocket launchers. One must find the time to jump into this bizarre world.

Tournament of Legends – Review

August 10, 2010

A fully-realized fighting game, with colorful characters and flashy combat, attractive battle arenas, and authoritative narration from the heavens.