Review: "Halo 4" (2012) "343 Shoots The Competiton"

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Our very first Microsoft review! And a very special one at that!

Honestly I have to say I was never a big fan of the halo franchise, yes I have played most of them. The multiplayer could never keep my interested for to long and the story never caught me like it did with everyone else but, Halo 4 I can say has to be one of my top 5 games of 2012. 343 brings a beautifully crafted masterpiece to your home, with its over the top and well balanced multiplayer, gorgeous and engrossing campaign and the episodic greatness of Spartan ops, 343 proved that they were over qualified for the job and made a game that will keep you hanging around for more even after the ending credits.

Almost everyone knows the story of Halo, so I wont spend too much time on it. Your master chief, a badass Spartan and with your trusty A.I Cortana nothing can stand in your way. Halo 4 takes place 4 years after the events of Halo 3, you find master chief frozen on the Dawn where you are woken by Cortana, who sense there is something wrong and she’s right. The dawn is being pulled into the alien world Requiem, at the same time the Dawn is being invaded by the covenant. But that’s just the tip of the ice berg for Cortana and Chief, its been 7 years since Cortana has been in service which means she is starting to over think things (like most women), a condition A.I.s  called rampant. This is a story between John and Cortana, there bond that makes them one of the most deadly duo’s in the universe. With new Promethean enemies, the forerunners, and the covenant this is one of chiefs most action packed adventures to date.

When you first start up the campaign you welcomed with beautiful CG cut scenes. From he moment your unthawed, the world of Halo hits you with If you’re looking for something to make you jaw hit the floor look no further, Halo 4 has I have to say some of the best graphics for this console generation. From the moment Master Chief is unthawed to the last bullet shot in the campaign, the graphics make my 32” tv look like a painting Picasso painted. Your eyes aren’t the only things that are that is going to be happy, your ears will have a blast as well. Neil Davidge did a superb job with the music and sound, I use my turtle beaches any chance I get. From every gun to every enemy the sounds are unique and make you fell like your there. 

The real meat and potatoes for me is the multiplayer, which honestly I spent most of my 32 hours of halo with until I was assigned this review. 343 incorporated a new leveling system which, ala CoD, the more xp you get, the more you level up and the more you unlock things such as fancy armor pieces to deck your Spartan in. But it doesn’t stop there, gaining xp lets you change you load out for different tactics and game types. Getting to level 5 lets you customizer your load out to tailor your game play needs, unlocking new armor abilities which 343 added several new ones, Promethean vision which lets you see through walls to pinpoint you enemy, Thruster pack which gives you a boost in any direction for quick get away from enemy fire. Some of the classics are back like Jetpack and hologram. Tactical packages that help your Spartan with things like mobility, which gives you unlimited sprinting and firepower, which allows you to equip a primary weapon in the secondary slot. Support upgrades are just that, things like Dexterity, which speeds up your reload time and ammo that gives you twice as much ammo to start with at the beginning of the match.

When it comes to the multiplayer, UNSC Infinity that houses a ton of Spartans that train constantly for the covenant invasion. Onboard of the infinity you have 4 modes war games, Spartan ops, forge and theater.

War Games is where you will find your basic RvB classics such as Infinity slayer and big team slayer. There are some new playlist to keep you occupied, Dominion being a tertris clones throws in some thing to keep it fresh like being able to build turrets and fortify your base. 10 playlist and more coming form 343 will make sure your nothing going to take Halo out of your system for awhile.

Spartan Ops is 343’s new co-op mode that takes place after 6 months after the events of the main campaign. 343 is doing something that most studios should do to try to keep consumers from trading there games in, they have been and will continue to support Spartan ops for 5 season with 10 episodes each season, each week a new episode will be available to download for free of charge. Getting 3 of your friends together to lay waste to some baddies is always fun and the story on its own is good enough to keep you coming back to finish each episode. An even bigger plus you gain a huge chunk of xp from playing co-op online on legendary difficulty, which is great if you want to take a break from Wargames but still gain xp and play online. Forge is what it was in Halo 3, which is a map builder that you but with more add features.

Greatest Review’s gives “Halo 4” (2012) 5 stars out of 5. I honestly can’t think of to much that is wrong with this games. Everything 343 did with the Halo franchise will go down in history, not as being a great game, but by not messing up a beloved franchise, if anything they gained one new fan.

Replay value: Moderately High

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Review: "Far Cry 3" (2012) Ends 2012 With A BANG!

Let me start off by saying that 2012 had some of the best games! "WWE 13" , "Borderlands 2", "Max Payne 3". The best part of all these games where they were spread out throughout the year. But after November not much else was coming out except for......FAR CRY 3.  Let me start by saying that it should not be "Far Cry 3" is it shouldn't have a "3" in the title because it strays so much away from the others and becomes it's own amazing game! Now...I'll hand the review of to DJ are wrestling expert.

David "Dj" Duarte's thoughts:

Farcry 3 is a rare breed of games that offers a little bit of something for everyone. There is a very solid single player, an in depth mulitplayer, and a co-op mode for those couch gamers like me. In this review I will be touching upon those 3 key aspects to the game, here goes. Starting with the simplest, the co-op can be played via 2 people locally or 4 people online. The story of the co-op is rather silly in nature and leaves much to be desired, however the gameplay is equally as solid as the story so its not all lost.

My biggest problem playing the co-op was you a given a set load out at the beginning of every chapter, (which there are 5 of ranging a total of about 7 hours) you are allowed to steal weapons from fallen enemies however they don't carry over should you die or complete the chapter.

The story gives you some insight into the world of the island, prior to Jason Brody arriving which is the main character of the game. I would say out of the many aspects of this game this is the weakest, that being said I still spent many hours on it, weakest doesn't always mean bad.

Second on the list is the multiplayer, because every good game needs a mulitplayer right? The hands on time I spent with the multiplayer reminded me a great deal of "Call of Duty" dare I say it. The simplicity of customizing guns and kill streaks rely heavy on themes from other popular shooters, however there are little things that make this multiplayer stand on its own " tattooed feet". First is after grinding out levels you can make your own tattoo design to further customize your looks, a tad silly yes but still its new. Secondly an ability called "Warcry" its an area effect that can range from healing, damage resistance, fire proof etc, it adds an additional layer of skill to an otherwise basic fps. Thirdly and lastly is the endgame. Once a match is won the top 3 from the winning team and a player from the losing team have a little cinematic. The cinematic is based on 2 different groups "humiliation" and "mercy".

If you've ever played a first-person shooter  you should know your never gonna see the mercy, watching someone kick another pirate in the junk is funny the first couple of times but really shows the immaturity of the people your playing with. That being said, it is an in depth multiplayer with loads to see and do and with plenty of rewards for people willing to play through and find them, but don't be mistaken this isn't a wild take from the norm its there for multiplayers sake so if your expecting a big change id advise to stay away.

Here is the biggest most expansive portion of the game, the main reason to show any interest. The game starts out with a very well done cinema to show you the insanity of the island and the frailty of the main character Jason Brody. The games main point in the beginning (without any spoilers of course) is to rescue your surviving friends and get off the island. Seems simple right? With an insane man named Voss attempting to thwart your every attempt, it sets the stage for what promises to be a roller coaster of a story. As the game progresses, Jason becomes more obsessed with killing Voss the man who as made his life hell.

Jason's character development in this game really stood out for me, the way he goes from a typical rich kid on vacation, to a "Bonfide Badass" warrior really sets the tone for what proves to be a very dark game. Rambo without the muscles of course!

The story never leaves you wanting, with every triumph comes another problem. Leading to  a almost insurmountable opposition, there is never any shortage of action. Mix this all with a very rewarding skill tree set up you won't be disappointed. This is all without listing the wide breadth of side missions such as finding lost relics scattered about the island, liberating outposts for the rebels unlocks the ability for fast travel, climbing abandoned radio towers unlocks new weapons as well as that section of the map, hunting allows you the ability to craft ammo pouches or bigger wallets, racing leagues, knife throwing and sniper completions all offer you a chance to earn some more money. So there is plenty to dissuade you should you find yourself needing a break from the story.

My final review of the game; Greatest Reviews gives "Far Cry 3" (2012) 4 stars out of 5. The only thing keeping it from a perfect score is co-op leaves much to be desired and the multiplayer is a shadow when they could have done so much more with it. With that all being said I thoroughly enjoyed my time with all the aspects this game has to offer, and would highly recommend it to anyone with the time and patience to dedicate themselves to a world all its own.

Review: "The Walking Dead" (Video Game 2012) Telltale Games sercures their spot!

If you haven't downloaded the episodes yet I suggest that you either download all five episodes of "Walking Dead", or buy the physical disc from your local Gamestop for 30$!.

 Telltale games has done the impossible, it's turns the hit comic book/ television show and turned it into possible the best game of 2012. This game is not only amazing it is awesome affordable. Especially after the holidays if you find an extra 30$ in your pocket I highly suggest buying this game, even using some left over psn credits or Microsoft points. 

David "DJ" Duarte our wrestling reporter brought this game to my attention recently. When the game came out on the marketplace I assumed it was just gonna be another "Game of Thrones" or "Prison Break" game. BOY, was I wrong. This game is truly an epic tale, with five amazing episodes one leading into the next until the sad cliffhanger. 

COME ON, I can't wait for season two of the game! To not give much away you play as a convict, Lee trying to find out what is going on in the world and after stumbling in the little resourceful Clementine's backyard, he (If you choose this) feels responsible and begins to look out for Clementine until she can find her parents. They had gone to Savannah right before the dead began to walk. 

This isn't your typical game, which is one of the reasons it is so special and epic. This is a point and click game only. The only action that your are apart of as the player is clicking on the appropriate action for your character Lee to take. The choices you make will also impact the game, and how the other characters view you. Taking a side is everything. 

Hell, I became so involved by the end of episode two, that I felt like I was Lee and Clementine was my responsibility. You will travel for much of the game, trying to see if the rest of the world is the same. 
The easiest way to set the mood between the living and the walkers in the game is Ken Foree's quote from his cameo in Zack Snyder's "Dawn of the Dead (2004)" remake; "When there's no more room in hell, then the dead will walk the earth." This leaves the player's ultimate job and choice to give belief that everything will be okay in the end. 

Though any fan of the series knows, when you get into a quagmire of that magnitude there is little hope. That is what Clementine is for however she constantly gives you the strength to be positive in the game. SO if you’re looking for your run of the mill shooter, or rpg game then "The Walking Dead" may not be your best choice. HOWEVER if you're looking for a game with an epic tale, that leaves you the player in shock and control over a situation while then "The Walking Dead" is for you! 

Greatest Review's gives Telltale Games "The Walking Dead" 5 stars out of 5. For a riveting tale that brings the series to life in the hands of the player. 

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