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Game Lemons tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1 2007-11-21T19:16:23Z Movable Type 3.2 Assassin's Creed tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1037 2007-11-21T19:14:39Z 2007-11-21T19:16:23Z

From the sprawling city life to the dual-vision storyline, everything blends together to offer one of the most complete and satisfying experiences so far this year.

Stephanie

	Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Genre: Action Adventure Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
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"There are few differences between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. PS3 owners are blessed with a slightly more solid frame rate, although the 360 version features a little more contrast in the lighting, so it's pretty much a wash."
--Kevin VanOrd, GameSpot

"Despite Assassin's Creed's smooth, almost deft controls and not infrequently gorgeous, gritty ancient urban settings, it is ultimately a game by rote, not salvaged by a compelling story and also burdened with a shell plot that is both trite and superfluous."
--Sanford May, Worth Playing

"So is Assassin's Creed as awesome as I wanted it to be? No. But it's a game that attempts a lot of major development moves and it shows a lot of promise, even if it isn't always executed well."
--Dana Jongewaard, GameTap

"Although Assassin's Creed isn't a bad game, it's certainly not the game we were hoping for and ultimately it comes as one of the year's biggest disappointments."
--Chris Leyton, Total Video Games

"Assassin’s” is terrific entertainment for perhaps the first couple hours, as you free-run frolic and notice sparkling little tweaks to generic third-person action."
--Ryan Pearson, Wham!Gaming

"It almost seems as if the humungous world they created and the idea that lies beneath the premise was too big to embrace; it was simply beyond current development possibilities. On the other hand, Ubisoft Montreal did come close, which means we end up with a great game."
--Ben Dutka, PSX Extreme

"Assassin's Creed falls short of perfection, but it's an excellent and highly entertaining game nonetheless..."
--Adam Rosenberg, UGO

"You'll truly get lost in the gorgeous settings and busy city scenes. The frame rate is fantastic and the only glitches you'll experience are those placed in the game on purpose, in order to maintain the specter of futuristic gloom."
--Jonathan Marx, Cheat Code Central

"It's ambitious and succeeds more than it fails, giving me hope that one day Ubisoft Montréal will deliver the game they originally set out to make."
--Tom Orry, VideoGamer

"Combat is either too easy or too hard, lacking the brilliance of a dedicated action title. And the free-roaming, bound as it is to mission objectives that would be fine in a more linear game, is just unsatisfying."
--Patrick Joynt, GameSpy

"The lengthy load times for levels (upwards of five minutes at some points) is forgivable considering that once in game you can run from one end of Jerusalem to the other and from depths of the darkest alley to the tip-top of the highest building."
--Hilary Goldstein, IGN

"From the sprawling city life to the dual-vision storyline, everything blends together to offer one of the most complete and satisfying experiences so far this year."
--Joshua Schwartzman, Gamer 2.0

]]> Assassin's Creed tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1036 2007-11-21T18:31:52Z 2007-11-21T18:33:13Z

The Ubisoft Montreal studio generates some of the most advanced game technology, and that’s evident here. Some design decisions hurt the overall effort, but it’s clear that there’s a lot of potential for future releases.

Stephanie

	Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Genre: Action Adventure Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
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"In Assassin's Creed, the greatest joy comes from the smallest details, and for every nerve-racking battle, there's a quiet moment that cuts to the game's heart and soul."
--Kevin VanOrd, GameSpot

"Instead of making a complete experience, we're getting a game that's obviously holding stuff back for the inevitable follow-up."
--Michael Donahoe, 1UP

"The sagacious story, incalculable crowd interaction, and unprecedented freedom to traverse the environment how you choose are landmark moments."
--GameTrailers.com

"Even though it takes a lot of chances with innovative features and an entirely new fighting system it does not follow through where it matters."
--Eric Bush, PlanetXbox360

"If you play Assassin's Creed for an hour, you will probably think it's a fantastic game. But as Assassin's progresses, its dual storylines and repetitive quests begin to grow tiresome."
--Hilary Goldstein, IGN

" There's plenty to like about Assassin's Creed in its awesome platforming system, awe-inspiring cities and satisfying combat."
--Andy Robinson, Computer and Video Games

"While far from perfect in the gameplay and graphics department, the game’s strengths are able to overshadow its weaknesses to offer a gaming experience Xbox 360 owners will not forget or want to miss."
--Angelina Sandoval, GameZone

"The game's audio is equally as impressive. Aside from Altair's sometimes mechanical delivery, the voice performances do very well to draw the gamer into the turbulent era of the Crusades."
--Eddie Inzauto, GamerNode

"One part of Assassin's Creed that really deserves extreme praise is the climbing engine. There has never been a video game that allows you to ascend vertically in such a natural and understandable way."
--Atom, Worth Playing

"Assassin's Creed falls short of perfection, but it's an excellent and highly entertaining game nonetheless, and one which pushes the medium forward in general."
--Adam Rosenberg, UGO

"The Ubisoft Montreal studio generates some of the most advanced game technology, and that’s evident here. Some design decisions hurt the overall effort, but it’s clear that there’s a lot of potential for future releases."
--Andy Eddy, Team Xbox

]]> Crysis tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1035 2007-11-21T18:03:35Z 2007-11-21T18:04:37Z

It's hard, action packed, tactical and utterly amazing to look at. It wouldn't be at all surprising if Crysis remains the best looking video game well into 2008 and maybe even beyond.

Stephanie

	Publisher: EA Games Developer: Crytek Genre: First Person Shooter Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
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"This is a game that pushes the envelope in terms of both technology and gameplay and does so with aplomb."
--Jason Ocampo, GameSpot

"They’ve created some amazing technology that’s scalable enough that many gamers will be able to play it on some setting, even if it isn’t the best, and have a good amount of fun."
--Dan Adams, IGN

"It's an FPS that exhibits some of the technological tricks we've been promised over the last few years while still offer a cogent, often thunderous, action-shooter experience."
--Jim Rossignol, EuroGamer

"Every aspect of the game is developed to its fullest and it's truly hard to find anything wrong here besides the fact there's a good chance the game will not run smoothly on your computer without some major upgrades."
--Nathan Meunier, Cheat Code Central

"Crytek took the foundation and concepts they introduced in FarCry (along with a superb graphics engine) and pushed the envelope."
--Kareem Harper, UGO

"Everything that made Far Cry good was successfully taken to the next level in Crysis (with the possible exception of the AI)."
--Ure Paul, ActionTrip

"Despite its occasional lapse, it is a game with a taste of the future - of what can and will be done with PC gaming. At its root it recognises that it's the gamer who is the star of the show."
--Will Porter, PC Zone UK, GamesRadar

"One of the richest and most visually striking games ever made combined with a fantastic single player campaign that really never lets up after it picks up until it ends."
--Ted Dedon, Gamer 2.0

"Fast forward through scraps of miserable story and melodramatic dialogue, along with a "boss battle" inherited from the coin-op class of 88...and the ordeal is done -- beautiful throughout, mostly amazing, but vegetative by the end."
--Shawn Elliott, 1UP

"It's hard, action packed, tactical and utterly amazing to look at. It wouldn't be at all surprising if Crysis remains the best looking video game well into 2008 and maybe even beyond."
--Tom Orry, VideoGamer

]]> The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1034 2007-10-17T19:49:43Z 2007-10-17T19:51:37Z

Virtually every single aspect of DS functionality is explored... which makes for a highly refreshing, often-times surprising experience.

Stephanie

	Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Genre: Action Adventure Release Date: Oct. 1, 2007
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"Ultimately, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is a superb effort and pretty much what you would want from a first entry in the series on the DS."
--Alex Navarro, GameSpot

"Overall, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is an excellent Legend of Zelda game, and it really is a step-up from the uninspired Twilight Princess, which just felt like fan-service to Ocarina of Time fanboys."
--Alttp, Portable Review

"Playing through the game using the touch-screen proves to be much more rewarding than other third-person titles that stick to the tried-and-tested directional-pad control."
--Adam Riley, Cubed3

"It still holds true to the classic Zelda formula of “go to temple, acquire item, get boss key, use newly acquired item to beat boss”, but it’s an altogether fresher experience than Twilight Princess."
--Dan Ryckert, Lawrence

"The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass is a great-looking game, it uses the DS better than any other title I’ve ever seen, and most importantly, it’s fun to play."
--Tom Parker, Game Revolution

"Some diehard Zelda fans might find it too short or too easy, but regardless of the difficulty level, this is a game that truly belongs amongst the other high quality games in theZelda franchise."
--Elijah Edwards, All RPG

"Phantom Hourglass doesn't stop with just the touch screen; it makes use of every single DS feature."
--Jason Nimer, Gamers' Temple

"The creative minds at Nintendo have managed to take classic gameplay and infuse it with all of the Nintendo DS’ unique capabilities to create an adventure for Link unlike any before."
--Matt Butrovich, Game Almighty

"Link's body moves very fluidly and the number of animations found in his body and face bring great depth to the character you play. The same can be said of every character in the game, overall."
--Ernie Rivera, Deeko

"Virtually every single aspect of DS functionality is explored... which makes for a highly refreshing, often-times surprising experience."
--Kelvin Tay, Thunderbolt Games

"The graphics are some of the best I've seen on the DS to date, some of the stylus specific stuff is nice (ship sailing and boomerang tossing, primarily) and the multiplayer is a blast."
--Brian Beck, Atomic Gamer

"The game is, in every way, the adventure of a lifetime."
--Matthew Castle, NGamer UK, GamesRadar

"Without spoiling it, there are things in here that are so outside the norm for a typical Zelda game that when you discover how they work, you’ll end up wanting more of it."
--Giancario Varanini, GameTap

]]> Halo 3 tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1033 2007-09-25T16:25:39Z 2007-09-25T16:29:44Z

The single player is bigger and brawnier than anything that's been attempted on a console before. The multiplayer, which already shadowed the competition, has improved to the point of ridiculousness.

Stephanie

	Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: Bungie Software Genre: First Person Shooter Release Date: Sep 25, 2007
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"...it's the addition of the Forge level editor and the saved films that give the game an even longer set of legs, legs that will probably keep you running at full speed until Bungie figures out where, exactly, to go from here."
--Jeff Gerstmann, GameSpot

"Each brutal kill, explosion, and epic triumph can be relived ad nauseam here, making the saved films feature possibly the best new addition to a game series -- ever."
--Greg Orlando, Yahoo!Games

"Sure, no one aspect of the game is life-changing on its own, but perhaps the package as a whole is."
--Dan Hsu, 1UP

"Despite Halo 3 being more combat evolved than combat revolutionised, Halo 3 deserves a 10 because it's the most complete FPS experience ever released."
--Wesley Yin-Poole, Pro-G

"Of course, many multiplayer games are only as good as their maps, and Halo 3 features a great blend of levels: big and small, light and dark, symmetrical and assymmetrical, it's all in there."
--Will Tuttle, Team Xbox

"There's no first-person shooter on 360 that can equal Halo 3's blend of cinematic action, adrenaline-pumping shootouts, and male- (and female)-bonding gameplay."
--Hilary Goldstein, IGN

"By the time you're through with Halo 3, you'll have witnessed insane zealotry at its finest as well as the best Warthog driving level ever."
--Gabe Graziani, GameSpy

"While Halo 3 doesn't do a lot innovatively, it does everything right. They've had years to perfect their Halo craft, and they did it damn well this time around."
--Brendon Lindsey, GamerNode

"The soundtrack is still incredibly done and rises and falls appropriately, giving the game a cinematic feel at the correct times."
--D'Marcus Beatty, Cheat Code Central

"Halo 3 certainly won’t be the greatest game ever released and it won’t fulfill its premise without an Xbox Live connection, but as a game and multiplayer package for those who just want Halo, Bungie have hit the nail on the head."
--Jeremy Jastrzab, PALGN AU

"In being so uncompromising in certain ways, in offering incredible vistas and epic clashes on a whole new scale of grandiose; in delivering all of that with spectacular art and a profound soundtrack; finally, for offering 4-player co-op, it goes without saying that Halo 3 deserves to be in your collection of 360 titles."
--Uros Jojic, ActionTrip

"The visuals, guns, vehicles, enemies, set-pieces, musical score... they've all been cranked up to 11 to create an experience up there with the best sci-fi properties."
--Gavin Ogden, Computer and Video Games

"The single player is bigger and brawnier than anything that's been attempted on a console before. The multiplayer, which already shadowed the competition, has improved to the point of ridiculousness."
--Charlie Barratt, GamesRadar US

]]> Fatal Inertia tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1032 2007-09-18T18:51:49Z 2007-09-18T18:53:49Z

This run-of-the-mill racing game slowly goes nowhere once you get out of arcade mode. But at least it looks pretty.

Stephanie

	Publisher: Koel Developer: Koel Genre: Racing Release Date: Sep 11, 2007
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"The imaginative weapons and skillful AI give Fatal Inertia a good deal of replayability, but it's easy to become frustrated by the lackluster speed and ruthlessly acute physics."
--Brian Ekberg, GameSpot

"...the search for racing carnage should probably lead back to superior franchises like FlatOut and Burnout."
--Rob Fahey, EuroGamer

"For a game dependent on relaying a sense of blistering speed to its audience, Fatal Inertia comes with far too many framerate issues."
--David Craddock, IGN

"This run-of-the-mill racing game slowly goes nowhere once you get out of arcade mode. But at least it looks pretty."
--Rob Taylor, GamesMaster UK, GamesRadar

]]> NHL 2K8 tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1031 2007-09-18T18:16:33Z 2007-09-18T18:20:13Z

2K8 lost a step when it made its bizarre control-scheme changes and failed to really improve much of the rest of the game beyond the franchise mode.

Stephanie

	Publisher: Take-Two Interactive Developer: 2K Sports Genre: Sports Release Date: Sep 10, 2007
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"Unfortunately, cumbersome controls aren't the only cracks in 2K8's ice. Checking is a mess ...and passing feels a tad sluggish."
--Bryan Intihar, 1UP

"Between the sharper visuals, better-than-ever franchise mode, and top-notch online options, it's exactly what the series needed."
--Richard Grisham, GamesRadar US

"2K8 lost a step when it made its bizarre control-scheme changes and failed to really improve much of the rest of the game beyond the franchise mode."
--Alex Navarro, GameSpot

"It sucks that the interface is clunky and brings about memories of spreadsheets and that people are going to scoff at the new system, but if you play hockey games for how real they feel, you've found a winner."
--Greg Miller, IGN

"In the end, NHL 2K8 is still a blast, once you get used to the strange new control setup."
--Jonathan Miller, Yahoo!Games

]]> DK Jungle Climber tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1030 2007-09-18T17:41:33Z 2007-09-18T17:43:08Z

The variety of obstacles and challenges really helps to make the simple gameplay mechanic to keep from bogging down and growing stale; even after extended and repeated play.

Stephanie

	Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Paon Corp. Genre: Action Release Date: Sep 11, 2007
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"While it could've relied on the sheer novelty of its control scheme, it does a smart job of fleshing out the gameplay and offering a well-balanced challenge once the novelty has worn off."
--Ryan Davis, GameSpot

"The development team stuck to its guns with the original concept and fleshed it out with new levels, new elements, and more stuff to beef up the variety and to toughen things up."
--Craig Harris, IGN

"Jungle Climber takes the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset by emulating the look of the SNES Donkey Kong titles, and it’s far better off for it."
--Dan Ryckert, Lawrence

"The unique control scheme makes for an interesting change and a lot of fun, while the extra challenge modes provide incentive for much replay."
--Aaron Kaluszka, Nintendo World Report

"It won't set the DS world on fire, but it's another solid entry in the line on nontraditional DK games and definitely worth a look for platformer fans."
--Nick Suttner, 1UP

"The swinging play mechanic helps keep things fresh and allows for a lot of technique that you don't normally see in a platformer."
--Phil Theobald, GameSpy

"Swinging from peg to peg could easily have gotten old very quickly, but the short levels are well designed and offer plenty of reasons for return visits."
--Adam Rosenberg, UGO

"This banana-gathering adventure is shockingly awesome, given its whacked-out premise: Donkey and pals try to get the coveted Crystal Banana so some aliens can make it back home."
--Mark Green, GamesRadar, Xbox 360 World UK

"The game is short, easy and has an ultra lame story, but Donkey Kong's latest adventure is not only extremely fun, it is a great way to make the days go by faster while you wait for The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass to comes out in October."
--Jason Nilmer, Gamers' Temple

"The variety of obstacles and challenges really helps to make the simple gameplay mechanic to keep from bogging down and growing stale; even after extended and repeated play."
--Jeff Rivera, DS Advanced

]]> Lair tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1029 2007-09-12T20:21:50Z 2007-09-12T20:24:29Z

As it stands, Lair is an exercise in futility, a poorly designed and frustrating experience that questions how loose of a definition we should give to the word “game”.

Stephanie

	Publisher: SCEA Developer: Factor 5 Genre: Action Release Date: Aug 30, 2007
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"It really seems like the developers forced themselves to stick with a barely-workable control scheme just to make use of the PS3's flashy new tilt sensor support."
--Kevin VanOrd, GameSpot

"Lair potential never materializes into a cohesive gameplay experience. What could have been ultra cool, flying battling dragons becomes cold."
--Jimmy, ExtremeGamer

"Lair is not a broken game, just one that overcompensates to hide all its flaws rather than fix them."
--Robert Manuel, G4TV

"Not only is the game frustrating to control, but the camera is just downright awful. "
--Brendon Lindsey, GamerNode

"All the mystique and intrigue surrounding dragons is completely lost in this game. Dragons are nothing more than mindless mounts, every bit as common and mundane as horses are on a medieval battlefield."
--Jonathan Marx, Cheat Code Central

"Lair however has a gritty presentation and coolness factor that may just convince some gamers to stick with it, and sticking with the game is worth it."
--Kareem Harper, Underground Online

"The artwork and environments can be awesome to behold, especially when running at 1080p. Unfortunately this is coupled with a shakey framerate and odd graphical hitches that make the overall value drop significantly."
--Ron Burke, Gaming Trend

"As it stands, Lair is an exercise in futility, a poorly designed and frustrating experience that questions how loose of a definition we should give to the word “game”."
--Chris Jensen, GameAlmgihty

]]> Stranglehold tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1028 2007-09-12T19:43:48Z 2007-09-12T19:48:10Z

While Stranglehold doesn't revolutionize action games, or even any one part of action games, it's a solid game with an authentic cinematic style, great use of Chow Yun-Fat, excellent action, and destructible environments

Stephanie >

	Publisher: Midway Developer: Midway Genre: Modern Shooter Release Date: Sep. 5, 2007
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"Sure, it gets repetitive at times, it's got a few design quirks, and the multiplayer is borderline irrelevant. But there's enough solid, exciting action here for shooter fans to sink their teeth into."
--Alex Navarro, GameSpot

"It's fast-paced, has a lot of action, and the environment makes sure each chapter is never quite the same when you go back through to beat it again -- Stranglehold is the ultimate guy's game."
--Brendon Lindsey, GamerNode

"Low-res textures, lousy water effects, and a finicky camera just don’t pass the next-gen sniff test."
--Duke Ferris, Game Revolution

"In a nutshell, it's safe to say that with Stranglehold, you will be getting exactly what you paid for: over-the-top arcade action with a Hong Kong twist and trademark Woo choreography."
--Uros Jojic, ActionTrip

"While there are problems with the game, you will quickly forget what those are as you continuously mow down your enemies with various execution techniques."
--Matthew Walker, Cheat Code Central

"When it shines, it shines brightly. During intensive fire fights it can look stunning, with blood spurting, fire raging, and bullet tracers carving up the view."
--John Walker, PC Gamer UK, Games Radar

"Ultimately, I think your enjoyment of this game all comes down to your love of Woo. It's like an amusement park for fans and I'm glad I went on the ride, even though it only lasted about 10 hours."
--Chris Jensen, Game Almighty

"While Stranglehold doesn't revolutionize action games, or even any one part of action games, it's a solid game with an authentic cinematic style, great use of Chow Yun-Fat, excellent action, and destructible environments."
--Jeff Buckland, Atomic Gamer

	Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Electronic Arts Genre: First Person Shooter Release Date: Sept. 4, 2007
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"The first half of the game is dull and just rehashes the same sort of gameplay you've seen countless times before."
--Aaron Thomas, GameSpot

"The A.I. in the game mows you down with ruthless autoaim efficiency. It also apparently gets to ignore the range component of every weapon, because while you try and line up that 100-yard sniper shot, it will mow you down with wild submachine gun spray."
--Garnett Lee, 1UP

"It's no new classic, and the multiplayer options are sparse but even burnt-out veterans should jump out of this plane at least once."
--Ouroboros, GamePro

"The shiny coat of EA presentation covering all aspects of Airborne certainly help with the enjoyment, but there's not quite as much variety and interaction that we're becoming used to in top-tier shooters these days."
--Dan Adams, IGN

"Not only does the sky look painted on, but the mountains and houses look PlayStation 2 quality."
--Chris Buffa, GameDaily

"In a sense, Airborne gives you back what you put into it - it rewards a determination to enjoy what it has to offer."
--Jon Blyth, GamesRadar

"The series has been truly moved into the next generation with a step up in visuals, sound quality, and wide-open level design."
--Jonathan Marx, Cheat Code Central

"With an excellent mission-rating system in place, it's also one of the few games that gives you an incentive to go back and do better."
--Kristan Reed, EuroGamer

]]> Metroid Prime 3: Corruption tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1026 2007-09-03T21:16:38Z 2007-09-03T21:18:51Z

The original Metroid Prime is one of the highest-rated games in existence, but Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is easily superior. It’s far less frustrating, and more action packed, while managing to redefine console shooting controls in the process.

Stephanie

	Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Retro Studios Genre: First Person Shooter Release Date: Aug 27, 2007
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"It's got exactly what you would expect from the last in an acclaimed trilogy of titles: great boss battles, involved environmental puzzles, and a smooth control scheme that cements exactly how FPS controls should work on the platform."
--Kevin VanOrd, GameSpot

"With so many ways to fell your foes (freezing, melting, bombing, grappling, electrocuting), even simple enemy encounters become white-knuckle moments that put all of your skills to the test."
--Brett Elston, GamesRadar US

"It's a fitting end to Samus' exploits and ranks highly in the Wii's current library of games."
--Bryn Williams, GameSpy

"Truth be told, it's probably one of the best titles available for the Wii, and a worthy pickup."
--DaveMayCry, GamePro

"The visuals are pushed to the limit, offering some really breathtaking vistas of the alien worlds, which do a mostly good job of avoiding traditional tropes like ice and lava (although both are present)."
--Giles Bird, Yahoo!Games

"While it doesn't do much to change the overall formula of the Metroid Prime franchise, it manages to fix many of the flaws found in Metroid Prime 2."
--Atom, Worth Playing

"Amazing as it is to say about a Wii game, Corruption contains some of the best visuals in gaming, period."
--Mark MacDonald, 1UP

"We certainly aren't tired of the Metriod Prime series, and this revolutionary first-person adventure with tight controls will easily be one of 2007's best games. If Corruption is wrong, we don't want to be right."
--Chris Buffa, GameDaily

"Corruption is the evolution of the Prime series and a game that is very highly polished in nearly every respect. It's got better control. Better pacing. Better visuals. Better cinematics. And better bonuses."
--Matt Casamassina, IGN

"The boss fights in Metroid Prime 3 give you that "leaning over the edge of your chair" experience most of us have been yearning to experience since Twilight Princess."
--Steve Wysowski, GamerNode

"The team at Retro Studios gave us a solid FPS experience for the Wii that was sorely missing. Thankfully, their full, undivided attention and effort went into creating a truly killer app for the little white giant."
--Jonathan Marx, Cheat Code Cenral

"But Corruption isn’t just the best-looking Wii game to date; it’s the best Metroid Prime game period. "
--Ben Reeves, Game Informer

"The original Metroid Prime is one of the highest-rated games in existence, but Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is easily superior. It’s far less frustrating, and more action packed, while managing to redefine console shooting controls in the process."
--GameTrailers.com

]]> Boogie tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1025 2007-08-25T02:11:42Z 2007-08-25T02:13:16Z

Boogie’s biggest failing is that it won’t keep you dancing for long.

Stephanie

	Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Electronic Arts Genre: Rhythm/Music Release Date: Aug. 7, 2007
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"It's far too easy, the tracklist isn't very good, karaoke is straight-up busted, and the dancing just isn't much fun."
--Aaron Thomas, GameSpot

"Even though the visuals don't exactly match the pace of the game, it does not hinder the gameplay, which is where this game really shines."
--Amanda L. Kondolojy, Cheat Code Central

"The singing aspect is great, accurately measuring both pitch and timing, but it's nothing new to anyone familiar with the Singstar series. And we really wish that Boogie would've incorporated the karaoke with the dancing, instead of separately..."
--Chris Antista, GamesRadar

"Where the game fails incredibly playing alone, it succeeds playing with friends. It's a blast making fun of your pal for looking like an idiot and singing a bad pop song."
--Brendon Lindsey, GamerNode

"Boogie presents an interesting mix: a music/rhythm game, a karaoke game and a party game all in one, but it just doesn’t execute any of those genres all that well."
--Stephen Riach, Game Over Online

"The biggest problem is the lack of difficulty and subsequent lack of replayability, but while it lasts Boogie offers a pleasant distraction from the usual crop of rhythm and action games on the market. "
--Bryn Williams, GameSpy

"Controlling your characters is fluid and accessible so you actually enjoy busting out the ridiculous dance moves that the game requires."
--PapaFrog, GamePro

"Boogie’s biggest failing is that it won’t keep you dancing for long."
--Gamers' Temple

"Right now, the so-so karaoke and gameplay that sags doesn’t make Boogie a must own."
--Ryan Olsen, Wii Advanced

]]> BioShock tag:www.gamelemons.com,2007://1.1024 2007-08-23T18:10:28Z 2007-08-23T18:11:22Z

BioShock is the ultimate rarity: not only does it live up to its lofty promise, but exceeds it through simple, old fashioned talent and imagination - not to mention verve, style,class, wit, and sheer bloody-minded ambition.

Stephanie