Lollipop Magazine

Prototype – Review

October 1, 2009

Alex rushes in a state of perpetual motion, sprinting up the sides of skyscrapers and gliding between monuments. The combat mechanics are just as frantic.

Guitar Hero – Smash Hits – Review

October 1, 2009

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.

Guitar Hero – Metallica – Review

September 1, 2009

The setlist, from the 28 Metallica songs to classic “opening acts” like Samhain, Corrosion of Conformity, and Mastodon, is impeccable.

Eat Lead – The Return of Matt Hazard – Review

July 1, 2009

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.

F.E.A.R. 2 – Project Origin – Review

June 1, 2009

If you missed F.E.A.R. 2 in February, now is the time to atone. This improves on the intense firefights from the first game.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 – Review

May 1, 2009

A gamer’s game. There’s no disputing the quality of PES 2009 as a stand-alone product, but soccer game fanatics should also check out the competition.

Afro Samurai – Review

May 1, 2009

A hack-and-slash bonanza, with a great sense of humor and energy, thanks to good writing, a great soundtrack, and an enthusiastic Samuel L. Jackson.

Lord of the Rings – Conquest – Review

March 1, 2009

Mildly entertaining for fans of the franchise in a weekend-rental kind of way, but like Pandemic’s last offering, Mercenaries 2, it lacks considerable polish.

Skate 2 – Review

February 27, 2009

Guide your skater aimlessly about, taking in the sights and cruising neighborhoods for abandoned swimming pools to skate in.

Mirror’s Edge – Review

February 1, 2009

In a police state where free expression is not tolerated, as a runner, you’ll feel a satisfying sense of speed and tangible interaction with your environment.