Zack’s Big Honkin’ Game Guide: Page 10

Medal Of Honor: European Assault

X-Box PS2 Gamecube Teen

Tries to update the tired WWII genre with an open-ended approach and squad control, but the graphics are fuzzy, and it’s all been done before.

7.5/ 10

 

Fantastic 4

All Platforms

A decent beat-em-up for Fantastic 4 fans. The group dynamic and unique powers make for a more strategic experience. Just don’t expect too much of a challenge.

6.5/ 10

 

Advent Rising

X-Box PC Teen

A descent game with an above average Orson Scott Card-written story. Marred by framerate issues, an unusable targeting system, and repetitive gameplay.

6/ 10

 

Alien Hominid

PS2 Gamecube Teen

An excellent Newgrounds game turned improbable budget title. Think Metal Slug with cell-shaded style. A challenging and affordable retro experience.

7.5/ 10

 

Sid Meier’s Pirates

X-Box PC Teen

While the long production time makes this one show it’s age, the rest of the game is a thoroughly enjoyable RPG adventure on the high sees.

8.5/ 10

 

Forza Motorsport

X-Box Everyone

The perfection of racing simulation that adds two things GT4 desperately needed; car damage and online play.

10/ 10

 

Gran Turismo 4

PS2 Everyone

The newest GT seems lacking in innovation without the promised online multiplayer, but still wows with the great amazing physics, and graphics GT’s known for.

9.5/ 10

 

Juiced

PS2 Xbox PC Everyone

This is a competent street racer with some interesting online play, but the racing and customization have been done before, and better.

7/ 10

 

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

PS2 Xbox Teen

A game based on a forgettable conflict that looks and plays like it’s three years old. Some hectic and laggy online play make for a bad tactical shooter.

2.5/ 10 

 

By Zack Rovinsky