Not just a rerelease of the 1998 game, Klonoa for the Wii features totally rebuilt graphics that are as bright and colorful as you remember the original being.
A Street Fighter Alpha-esque back-to-basics reimagining, KOF XII pares everything down, from the character roster to the backgrounds to the game modes.
A “best of” list of songs from nearly all of the previous GH titles on one disc. It’s a great set list. You probably learned to play Guitar Hero on these songs.
Edguy is known for having a sense of humor. That makes them easy to like, but these Germans are otherwise content to tread familiar ground in their sound.
The gameplay, from the pleasures of gliding over rooftops and grinding on electrical wires, to the frenzied and varied combat system, is incredibly satisfying.
Great lighting effects, detailed environments, and interesting level designs in this sequel/prequel to last summer’s action movie. If only it played as well.
The game can be funny at times, but only for hardcore game fans who recognize all of the references. For everyone else, the writing isn’t nearly witty enough.
For baseball fans looking for something a little more serious, this has every option, tweak, game mode, and feature, all wrapped in a sterling presentation.