Capcom has once again created an awesomely fun Vs. title. It’s true that I don’t know any of the Tatsunoko characters, but that doesn’t stop them from being interesting characters. I prefer the graphics over SF4 with it’s simpler backgrounds and 3D models with a bit of cel-shading. Street Fighter IV, which does have an interesting graphical style, consists of characters bulging all over the place with muscles and gross eyes. TvC is a 2v2 fighting game with 3D models on a 2D field.
It can be played with Wiimote and nunchuck (although I wouldn’t want to use an analog stick for a fighter), Classic Controller, or Wiimote held sideways, which is how I always play. It’s nice to see a simple control system. For the most part, you use two buttons for fighting with a third to call your partner. Just like with Marvel vs. Capcom, the characters are a lot of fun to use, and I’m looking forward to unlocking Frank West (from Dead Rising) and Zero (from Mega Man X).
Ultimate All-Stars gained an online mode after being localized from Cross Generation of Heroes. The game also has really great music and sound effects. I’m glad they didn’t put in some hip-hop music in an attempt to localize. The music sounds very… early DDR. I like it.
If I get around to it, I’ll write a full review later! But for now, I really recommend Tatsunoko vs. Capcom if you like fighting games.
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iPhone Best of 2009
My Best of 2009 was posted over at Game-Boyz. It was actually posted almost a week ago, but I missed it. There’s no normal link to the article. I had to click a small “Recent posts” link in the bottom right and then look through a table of posts to find it.
My list includes Space Invaders Infinity Gene, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, Atsumari, Rat on the Run, World of Warcraft: Mobile Armory, and GameCenter.
Atsumari was the only game that I received for free as a review copy, but I assure you, it deserved to be on the list.
Babel Rising
Babel Rising is a simple game and is quite fun / Apple / Reviews
My review of Babel Rising for the iPhone is up at Game-Boyz.com. It’s a pretty fun game! Waves of people come to build and tower, and you have to stop them. It’s similar to those games in which you have to defend a keep or a castle. My review copy was provided by Bulkypix.
Atsumari
My review of the fantastic puzzle game, Atsumari, was posted yesterday on Game-Boyz.com. It’s a relatively simple game in which you use a few rules to determine which hexes of a hexagonal grid should be black and which should be right. It was a relaxing game, and I really enjoyed it.
I also found that my review was quoted on the front page of Atsumari’s web site at Atsumari.com, which really excited me! I had to save a screenshot!
Twin Blades: The Reaping Vanguard
I think I forgot to mention that my review of Twin Blades: The Reaping Vanguard for iPhone was posted at Game-Boyz.com. It’s normally $0.99, but I received a review copy for free. It was a really fun, although rather repetitive, hack and slash with really gorgeous sprite art.
Warrior Epic Sagas
My review for Warrior Epic Sagas was posted today. Interestingly enough, my gradings weren’t posted along with my text. I gave it a 4/10 for gameplay, 3/10 for graphics, and 3/10 for sound. Warrior Epic Sagas is a free game.
Ghosts Attack
My review of Ghosts Attack just got posted tonight. It was a fun game, and the atmosphere was really cool. It really reminds me of the feeling I got from The Journeyman Project (although none of you but William know what that is). Ghosts Attack is $4.99, but I received a review copy.
Judgment Day War
I recently reviewed Judgment Day War, an iPhone game by G5 Entertainment and Gaijin Entertainment. I submitted it on the 12th of this month, and it was posted today. The game normally costs $0.99, but I received a review copy for free.
FIFA 10
I wrote a review of FIFA 10 for the iPhone recently. I submitted it and it was posted on November 10 over at Game-Boyz. I received the game for free in exchange for writing it, which I feel is important to mention. It’s $9.99 on the App Store today. More information can be found at my previous post. The post on Game-Boyz seems under construction, but the content is there.
Game-Boyz Reviews
I was asked recently to review iPhone games and hardware for Game-Boyz. It seems that the owner of Game-Boyz must have liked my GameFAQs reviews, because he contacted me at the e-mail address I use there. In exchange for writing reviews, I get to keep the software for free. For hardware, I’ve been informed that I can keep cheap hardware for free but not expensive items. I’m very excited about writing for Game-Boyz!
I think it’s important to note that I’m receiving the games for free. I’ll link to this post explaining the situation in future posts regarding the reviews.