Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Update on everyone.
Well, its been awhile since a post, but I will assure you all we are here and safe. We have been enjoying summer going to many places as our friends from out of state came to our state. I have been working on some videos for youtube as well as a summer reading assignment for school. Axman36 and Chiyuki just left for Japan two days ago, and are probably there enjoying it with some Japanse family. The rest of people have been kicking back, playing xbox and having fun. I hope all of you are enjoying your summer. Have a good one. Peace.
-Ace
-Ace
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
君に届け (Kimi Ni Todoke) [Reaching You]
~Story Overview~
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, and Slice Of Life.
Sawako Kuronuma, called Sadako by her classmates for her resemblance to the character Samara from “The Ring” (a popular Japanese horror movie), has always been feared and misunderstood because of her appearance. There are rumors that Sawako can see ghosts and curse people. But when Kazehaya (who is very popular and liked by everyone) begins talking with her, everything starts to change. She meets new friends and is introduced to a whole new world.
~Presentation~
The artwork in this manga was really good and very detailed, which can be called amazing. Inside the manga (on the margins) are a few notes that the author leaves for the readers, which are very interesting and hilarious to read.
Score 4.5/5
~Story~
The story line was really good. It always made me want to read even in my sleep. Shiina Karuho captures high school life and the drama that comes with it beautifully. As you read, you will notice that it is more realistic than fantasy. The story is sort of predictable, but its still good for what it is.
Score 4/5
~Value~
The story is more likely to be read by teens and older people. This manga is also more likely be read by girls, this is because it has a more feminine way of presenting itself. But guys can read this as well since it is about a boy and a girl falling in love and what not. Each chapter can be read quickly and easily, but a reader might have trouble understanding the slang or references towards Japanese culture. But for the most part, anyone can read it since it is hilarious and very easy to understand.
Score 4.5/5
Overall Score 4/5
Author: Shiina Karuho
Artist: Shiina Karuho
Friday, June 4, 2010
カウボーイ ビバップ (Cowboy Bebop)
Apr 3, 1998 to Apr 24, 1999
I know I don't have to review this anime, but I am going to anyway ha ha ha!!!!
Well....This anime is awesome. That is it. It is just awesome. Sunrise Studio's Cowboy Bebop is the best action-drama anime ever. There is no questioning that this anime is a definite MUST watch. For those who have not watched it, WATCH IT!
Story Overview
This story is about Spike (the cool guy), Faye (the fabulous and beautiful one), Jet (the genius detective), Ed (the weird and goofy yet genius one), and Welsh Corgi (super smart dog enough said) and their journey through the solar system as they are bounty hunting, which barely makes enough for a living. However, the story later on becomes more centered around the crew of Cowboy Bebop's past and how each of them deal with what they find... or don't.
Presentation- The presentation of this anime is superb. Sunrise Studio never lets anyone down with there art style. It really reflects what the writer is trying to convey and that always is an important part in the creation of an anime. You really get what you need from the art style of Cowboy Bebop and trying to explain this would be to difficult so I leave the interpretation to you the reader (That is how good this anime is that I can not easily interpret it).
Score 5/5
Story- Sunrise Studio's really hit the nail on the head with this anime. The storyline is not only good but it is great. This story is told in a very unique way and constantly makes you wonder and guess about what is going to happen. The story itself is very original and you really can not get any better than this anime story wise.
Score 5/5
Value- Well the anime was made in 1998 and I have recently watched this anime. It still feels new and relevant. The art style is fluid and clean despite it being hand drawn unlike many new anime. It is only 26 episodes long but trust me this anime will take you on a ride for those 26 episodes. This anime will last through ages and hopefully be an example for future anime.
Score 5/5
Overall Score 5/5
Director - Shinichiro Watanabe
Studio - Sunrise
Publisher - Bandai Visual
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Axman36's Lost Planet 2 Review
Presentation:
Well, hate to say it but the story may be this game's weakest point. Though you can piece it together and understand what's going on, you don't exactly get that much of an impression on it when you look at it as a whole. Though the way it does it is interesting. Instead of telling it through the eyes of just one person, it tells it through the eyes of groups of four in five different factions. But overall it just is them doing their part that leads to their confrontation with NEVEC and how they end up being a part of the story in the final episode. Overall the story was okay... not the best I've seen in a game. Still, it works and does well enough, nothing groundbreaking yet not at all trash. Storyline aside, the actual cutscenes, the battles that go on, and the action of them all are superb. The final episode truly gives a climatic feeling and all the parts of the game feel great actually playing within them. The story may not be perfect, but the way it is shown, the way the players experience it... well done. Very well done. And the music... epic seems to be the only right word to describe it.
Graphics:
The graphics however are
amazing. Sure there's a bit of textures that may be blurred, but they are stupendous. The jungles feel very lifelike, the deserts very realistic, the snowy blizzards... delicious candy for the eyes. The different types of models, the many cameo models of characters in various Capcom games and Gears of War 2, the customization of everything, all work with the animations and work perfectly with them. The explosions, the thermal energy, the background, the skies, it all just looks beautiful. And the monsters, oh do they look ever so gruesome, ever so fierce... This is among one of the strongest parts of this game.
Gameplay:
Despite many others' opinions, I have to say that the gameplay is astounding. I never had any trouble with the controls at all, and even if that becomes a problem, you can try to change the controls to one more fit for you. The only part I can see others being annoyed by
is the rolling, but I never had any struggle with it, though this was the XBOX 360 version, so the PS3 one may have a bit of difference with the way the controls feel. Still, the only things I'd say are a problem is the whole point you can't do some actions while being shot at leading you to being stuck while receiving fire, sometimes you end up doing a back flip off of somewhere with your anchor and end up flying off a cliff, meleeing sometimes goes away from where you want it to go, and I felt that instead of losing when you lost all your points, you should instead just stopped respawning. Otherwise, everything else works very well. Thermal energy is a very valuable resource that you will find yourself hunting down, but thanks to the perks you have, not to the point of desperation like the first Lost Planet. The difficulty works in that you can always overcome it through skill rather than luck alone. Controlling VRs is fun and comes with potential risks while still giving you an overall advantage. Everything feels fluid and overall I don't see much flaws in the gameplay.
Replay Value:
This game gives you a lot of reasons why to play it again. It has another difficulty option, Extreme Mode, to test how skilled you are in the campaign. The slot machine, though a bit frustrating if you want something specific, always leaves you coming back for more. It gives you points that let you spend it to unlock more things for the game such as new weapons, emotes, titles, perks, and the like, all customizable. Weapons go under certain slots, like there are different types of machine guns, explosives, secondary weaponry, and etc that you can customize so that you get this weapon rather than another one. Matchmaking is also a good bit of fun, not something that will keep you going for the game, but something else you can do. Ranks are also fun to get that change depending on how many medals you got and the way you got them. Overall it gets you playing more than just one playthrough. People definitely will keep playing it for quite a while I must say.
As a whole, the game is better than how many people made it out to be. Nothing revolutionary or anything that will set a new phase for gaming, but still a good game nonetheless. Overall I'd say the game is worth buying. Renting also works if this game isn't exactly to your tastes. For a TPS, it is a very well done game that manages to avoid repetition, keeping everything lively and fun. Few flaws sure, but nothing that keeps it from being good.
Presentation: 7
Graphics: 8
Gameplay: 8
Replay Value: 7
click here for Overall Score
Well, hate to say it but the story may be this game's weakest point. Though you can piece it together and understand what's going on, you don't exactly get that much of an impression on it when you look at it as a whole. Though the way it does it is interesting. Instead of telling it through the eyes of just one person, it tells it through the eyes of groups of four in five different factions. But overall it just is them doing their part that leads to their confrontation with NEVEC and how they end up being a part of the story in the final episode. Overall the story was okay... not the best I've seen in a game. Still, it works and does well enough, nothing groundbreaking yet not at all trash. Storyline aside, the actual cutscenes, the battles that go on, and the action of them all are superb. The final episode truly gives a climatic feeling and all the parts of the game feel great actually playing within them. The story may not be perfect, but the way it is shown, the way the players experience it... well done. Very well done. And the music... epic seems to be the only right word to describe it.
Graphics:
The graphics however are
amazing. Sure there's a bit of textures that may be blurred, but they are stupendous. The jungles feel very lifelike, the deserts very realistic, the snowy blizzards... delicious candy for the eyes. The different types of models, the many cameo models of characters in various Capcom games and Gears of War 2, the customization of everything, all work with the animations and work perfectly with them. The explosions, the thermal energy, the background, the skies, it all just looks beautiful. And the monsters, oh do they look ever so gruesome, ever so fierce... This is among one of the strongest parts of this game.Gameplay:
Despite many others' opinions, I have to say that the gameplay is astounding. I never had any trouble with the controls at all, and even if that becomes a problem, you can try to change the controls to one more fit for you. The only part I can see others being annoyed by
is the rolling, but I never had any struggle with it, though this was the XBOX 360 version, so the PS3 one may have a bit of difference with the way the controls feel. Still, the only things I'd say are a problem is the whole point you can't do some actions while being shot at leading you to being stuck while receiving fire, sometimes you end up doing a back flip off of somewhere with your anchor and end up flying off a cliff, meleeing sometimes goes away from where you want it to go, and I felt that instead of losing when you lost all your points, you should instead just stopped respawning. Otherwise, everything else works very well. Thermal energy is a very valuable resource that you will find yourself hunting down, but thanks to the perks you have, not to the point of desperation like the first Lost Planet. The difficulty works in that you can always overcome it through skill rather than luck alone. Controlling VRs is fun and comes with potential risks while still giving you an overall advantage. Everything feels fluid and overall I don't see much flaws in the gameplay.Replay Value:
This game gives you a lot of reasons why to play it again. It has another difficulty option, Extreme Mode, to test how skilled you are in the campaign. The slot machine, though a bit frustrating if you want something specific, always leaves you coming back for more. It gives you points that let you spend it to unlock more things for the game such as new weapons, emotes, titles, perks, and the like, all customizable. Weapons go under certain slots, like there are different types of machine guns, explosives, secondary weaponry, and etc that you can customize so that you get this weapon rather than another one. Matchmaking is also a good bit of fun, not something that will keep you going for the game, but something else you can do. Ranks are also fun to get that change depending on how many medals you got and the way you got them. Overall it gets you playing more than just one playthrough. People definitely will keep playing it for quite a while I must say.
As a whole, the game is better than how many people made it out to be. Nothing revolutionary or anything that will set a new phase for gaming, but still a good game nonetheless. Overall I'd say the game is worth buying. Renting also works if this game isn't exactly to your tastes. For a TPS, it is a very well done game that manages to avoid repetition, keeping everything lively and fun. Few flaws sure, but nothing that keeps it from being good.
Presentation: 7
Graphics: 8
Gameplay: 8
Replay Value: 7
click here for Overall Score
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