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We write a small game review for a Geelong newspaper each week. Browse through for an overview of selected games.

Title: Pirates of the Carribean 3
Platform:
PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated:
PG
Pirates of the Carribean 3 follows the key events of the 2nd and 3rd movies. Play in 3rd person view as Jack, Will and Elizabeth, and meet some new characters that haven't been seen before. Game features include a four-way melee combat system, a cinematic duelling system and sword assisted navigation.

Title: Silverfall
Platform:
PC
Genre: Role Playing Game
Rated:
M
The population of Nelw have split into two conflicting factions, one of nature and the other science. Taking advantage of these conflicts, the forces of darkness now lay siege in an attempt to seize power. Your quest takes place in a vast fantasy universe offering complete freedom, from the flying zeppelin city of Cloudworks to the mage volcano of Brazer areas. Explore and plunder this amazing world, while cutting a swathe through hordes of unique creatures.

Title: Earth Defence Force 2017
Platform:
Xbox 360
Genre: Third Person Shooter
Rated:
M
Earth is under attack from aliens and the Earth Defence Force is the only chance for survival. Battle your enemies along with a band of loyal team mates, using an arsenal of weapons, battle tanks and mechs. The Earth Defence Force have their work cut out with attackers ranging from giant ants, spiders, robots and monsters standing more than 20 stories tall.

Title: Sonic and the Secret Rings
Platform:
Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated:
G
The story begins with Sonic turning the pages of the book, Arabian Nights. Suddenly, he is visited by the Genie, who reveals that the last several pages of the book have mysteriously gone blank. The genie grants Sonic the ability to travel into the books world. Armed with his signature speed, Sonic sets off on an adventure to retrieve the missing pages, and set the world of the Arabian Nights back in order.

Title: Supreme Commander
Platform: PC
Genre: First Person Shooter
Rated: M
For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war. But, the battle for supremacy has reached a turning point at last. Under your command only one faction will reign supreme as you wage land, sea and air battles across maps of unparalleled size and scope, and as thousands of units fight to the bitter end.

Title: Okami
Platform:
PS2
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated:
M
When demons are unleashed upon the world their evil deeds sap away colour, which in Okami represents the life blood of our planet. Amaterasu, the Japanese Sun God takes the form of a God-Wolf to help the world in it’s time of need. Armed a traditional Japanese paint brush called a fudei, Amaterasu has an arsenal of moves and techniques as his disposal to rid the world of the demons.

Title: Legend of Zelda : Twilight Princess
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated: G
It’s very rare to get a title that ranks 10 out of 10. But, that’s what newest game in the Zelda franchise has achieved. The story uses the features of the new Nintendo Wii Remote in a variety of ways including; a fishing rod and sword, while the Nunchuk controller can be used for spin attacks. In true Zelda style, the game is full of puzzles and battles in order to fulfill the quest.

Title: Avatar : Legend of Aang
Platform:
All Formats
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated:
PG
Based on the cartoon, gamers can now play as Aang, Katara, Haru and Sokka, and use a blend of magic and martial arts to battle enemies. Journey through all the Great Nations of the Avatar world, using fully customisable bending powers to master the four elements of Earth, Air, Water and Fire.

Title: Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Platform:
Xbox 360
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated:
M

Lost Planet takes place on a planet of glaciers and monstrous beings called Akrid. Humans struggle for survival in this harsh land, with people calling themselves Snow Pirates who must navigate Vital Suits through hostile ice-covered environments. The main character Wayne, was once rescued by the Snow Pirates, and having lost his memory only recalls his father dying at the hands of the Akrid.

The game plays out in third person perspective for a single campaign, Multiplayer modes add to the value of Lost Planet by allowing players to take part in intense team battles via the Xbox Live.

Title: Need for Speed Carbon
Platform:
PS2, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, PC
Genre: Racing
Rated:
G

Need for Speed Carbon is a game that is fought and won in Carbon Canyon.

Build a crew, and use each member’s special talents to give you a winning edge over opponents. Call on a Blocker to create a distraction and slow down other racers or a Scout to lead you to shortcuts on the track. Design your crew's cars with the all new customization tool.

Title: Jaws Unleashed
Platform:
PS2, Xbox, PC
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated:
MA15+

Take on the role of a Great White shark and defend your underwater territory, by driving away raiders as well as solve a range of action-based puzzles. Features include more than ten detailed and destructible underwater environments, the ability to perform a variety of underwater, surface and air attacks and multiple arena based boss battles.

Title: Suikoden 5
Platform:
PS2
Genre: RPG
Rated:
G

The land of Falena is governed by the Queen and the powerful Sun Rune. Civil unrest develops and the queen is forced to use the Sun Rune to stop the uprising. However, there is a price to pay. As the prince, players need to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Sun Rune, the civil unrest and the dark intent of an unknown power. Your quest will include strategic battles, with an all new skill and weapon enhancement system and hundreds of unique equipment items at your disposal.

Title: Splinter Cell 4 Double Agent

Platform: PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, Gamecube, PC
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated: MA15+

Sam Fisher is back to stop a terrorist attack. But, first he must infiltrate a vicious terrorist group and destroy it from within. As a double agent, you must carefully weigh the consequences of your actions, kill too many criminals and you'll blow your cover. However, if you wait too long millions will die. Experience the tension of life as a double agent and do whatever it takes to complete your mission.

Title: Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War
Platform:
PC
Genre: Strategy
Rated:
M

Rise & Fall: Civilzations at War is a real-time strategy game that lets players command one of the four mightiest empires of the ancient world: Greece, Rome, Egypt and Persia. Rise and Fall also allows players to play in third-person view to fight alongside the troops, as one of history's eight greatest heroes, and bring victory to their nation on the battlefield.

Title: Formula 1 2006
Platform:
PS2, PSP
Genre: Racing
Rated:
G

Formula 1 2006 on is all about speed, competition and fast-paced action with all the 2006 drivers, cars, teams and circuits. Choose from improved driver and racing aids to race for fun or turn them off for a full length professional Grand Prix experience.

A clever feature is the ability to network play between PlayStation 2 and PSP. This means, if you own the PlayStation 2 version of the game and your friend owns the PSP version, you can still compete on the same circuit.

Title: AFL Premiership 2006
Platform:
PS2
Genre: Sport
Rated:
G

Experience AFL action in the comfort of your living room. Play a single game or participate in a whole season. Playing in Career Mode will develop your career, complete with player trading, national AFL draft and AFL Tribunal. New features include enhanced stadium and player rendering for even more life-life realism and improved controls for intuitive game play.

Title: Pirates of the Carribean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow
Platform:
PS2, PC
Genre: RPG
Rated:
PG

Players can experience the adventures of the lovable Jack Sparrow from smuggling to searching for buried treasure, with lots of sword fighting thrown in. There are plenty of locations such as burning buildings, moonlit caves and wrecked ships.

From the very first minute, players will be fighting hordes of enemies and in the next try to avoid capture by the Royal Navy. As you progress through the game, you will learn new moves and combos, allowing even more spectacular, and deadly attacks during combat.

Title: AND1 Streetball
Platform:
PS2, XBox
Genre: Sport
Rated:
G

AND 1 Streetball gives you the power to create your own player and your own moves. Story mode puts you on the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour, the world’s premier streetball event, where originality and the ability to electrify the crowds will get your name mentioned alongside the streetball legends. But to become a legend in true AND 1 Mix Tape Tour fashion, you must continue to work on your skills and elevate your game every time you play.

Title: Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Platform:
PS2
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated:
M15+

Taking place three years prior to the events of Grand Theft Auto 3, you’ll play Toni Cipriani having just returned to Liberty City after being forced into exile. Now that the dust has settled, the Leone's welcome Toni back and put him back to work as one of their toughest mob soldiers. Liberty City Stories packs all the blazing action and urban adventure which this franchise is best known for.

Title: Tourist Trophy
Platform: PS2
Genre: Racing
Rated:
G

From the creator of Gran Turismo comes Tourist Trophy, one of the most authentic motorcycle racing games to date. Players can choose from more than 80 motorcycles and 35 international courses.

There are two modes of play, Arcade Mode and Challenge Mode. In Arcade Mode, players have access to a quick race for single-player or two-player battle. Challenge Mode serves as a career mode for players to earn their way up the ladder by participating in the license school missions, various race events and greater effort to upgrade and unlock new bikes and related accessories.

Title: Hitman: Blood Money
Platform: PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PC
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated:
M15+

Agent 47 is back again, as the world's greatest assassin. In this edition of the popular franchise there are six locations to choose from including Las Vegas and the seedy underbelly of New Orleans. Take on lucrative contracts on the rich and powerful, but watch out for a rival agency of deadly assassins who enter the scene. When the competition heats up, it’s up to you to protect your anonymity and stay alive, because only the best man will be left standing!

Title: The Da Vinci Code
Platform: PS2, Xbox, PC
Genre: Action Adventure
Rated:
M

In The Da Vinci Code game, players guide Harvard professor Robert Langdon and French cryptographer Sophie Neveu on their quest to uncover the Holy Grail, protected by an ancient secret society. Players will need to solve cryptic puzzles, discover hidden clues and elude, and sometimes combat enemies. The game also expands upon the film and book, by giving players new experiences and locations to visit. Gamers and fans of the book will not be disappointed.

Title: Blazing Angels Squadrons of WW2
Platform: Xbox, Xbox 360, PC
Genre: Combat Simulation
Rated:
PG

As a squadron commander and ace fighter pilot, fight in WWII’ s most famous air battles across the skies of Western Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. Whether it's the invasion of the Philippines, the fierce fighting for the desserts of North Africa, or the battle of Britain, players will be tasked with turning the tide of war. Innovative squadron-based gameplay. AI-controlled wingmen will obey player commands.

Title: Condemned
P
latform:
XBox 360
Genre:
First Person Shooter
Rated:
M15+

Play as Agent Thomas, an investigator in the FBI’s Serial Crimes Unit using your instincts, forensic tools, and firearms to track serial killers and bring them to justice. Careful detective work and precision reflexes are a player's primary means of survival. With the power of the XBox 360, Condemned features photo-realistic backdrops, life-like physics and sophisticated artificial intelligence.

Title: 24: The Game
Platform: PS2
Genre: Action
Rated: M


'24: The Game' fills in the gaps that arose between seasons two and three, such as who was really behind the assassination attempt on President Palmer, and why did Kym start working at CTU? Character voices and likenesses have been faithfully recreated so players really become Jack Bauer, Kim Bauer, Tony Almeida and others. And like the show, ‘24: The Game’ has non-stop action and time-pressure through the game.

Title: The Lord of the Rings™, The Battle for Middle-earth™
Platform: PC
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Rated:
M

In this sequel of the Lord of the Rings™ franchise, players have 3 new factions to command including Elves, Dwarves, and Goblins. An all new story takes you to places and battles of Middle-earth previously unseen. Build landmark castles with fully customisable, and upgradeable fortresses and walls. Control battles with all new enemy AI, melee combat, and flanking. Also, master the next-gen unit control with smart formations, battle lines, and planning mode.

 

 
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