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Skillet has been around for at least 10 years, and I would with ease say that this album is their best album. I'll even take it a step further and say that this album is one of the best christian albums ever released. The music I listen to is pretty much all christian, so I know what's good when it comes to christian music. The style of this album is Christian Rock. Most songs are mainly a harder type of rock, but there are some songs that are a bit soft. Also, some songs are mixed with orchestra. AND JUST IN CASE YOU DON'T KNOW, SKILLET IS A CHRISTIAN BAND, AND THOUGH THEY MIGHT NOT COME OUT AND SAY IT DIRECTLY, MANY OF THE TRACKS ON HERE ARE CHRIST-RELATED. The entire album is full of great tracks, but the best of the bunch would be Rebirthing, Whispers In the Dark, Comatose, & The Last Night. Rebirthing was the album's first single, and is the best song on the album. This was the first real christian rock song that I truly enjoyed, and this song caused me to dive further into the world of christian rock music, so I will say that this song is probably MY FAVORITE CHRISTIAN ROCK SONG OF ALL TIME. The song is pretty much hard rock mixed with wonderful orchestra. This is the kind of song you would hear in the final battle of an epic movie. I can't tell you enough, THIS SONG IS EXTRAORDINARY. This song has reached #1 on many charts, and has stayed there long periods of time. Whisper in the Dark is another single. This song has reached #1 as well on certain charts, and this song is quite unique. Comatose is very epic-like as well, and when Skillet plays this song Live, it just straight up rocks your face off. Last Night is a wonderful song(though a bit depressing) that is about God telling a woman who's going to committ suicide that he's going to take care of everything. I could go into every little detail of every song, but then you'd be here for quite some time. :) Simply put, if you enjoy Skillet, or if you love christian rock, or if you love great music, then this album is definitely for you. One of the best albums you'll ever hear from the genre of christian rock.
What's great about it: The band, the music style, the tracks, PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING!
What's not so great: The one thing: a few songs are a bit depressing
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This is an excellent album. Skillet has been one of my most favorite bands, and recently they've been putting out albums that have made a giant impact in Christian Rock Music, and even secular music. There's a reason why they've been around for more than 8 years. And for those who don't know(SKILLET IS A CHRISTIAN BAND, AND THEY PUT OUT CHRISTIAN RELATED ALBUMS). This album is Skillet's lastest album as of NOW. The album's style is a mix of hard rock and soft rock, though I will say compared to their last 2 albums before this(Collide, Comatose) it is not as hard. This album mirrors Comatose in alot of ways, but you'll still find it fresh. In certain tracks they will even mix orchestra along with the guitar, drums, etc. Many of the tracks ( though they may not always come out and say it directly) are christian related. Now I will say that there are some tracks that don't seem very christian-like, but overall the style and theme of this album is very enjoyable. Now, for the songs that will cause you to crave this album. The best songs on here are Hero, Monster, Awake & Alive, and Forgiven. Hero was the first single for this album, which was released before the album even came out. It has been ranked #1 on many radio stations and charts. Monster is also a single that was released before the album came out, and has been played on many radio stations. This song is one of the hardest rock songs on the album. And then there's Awake & Alive and Forgiven. Awake & Alive is personally my favorite song on the album, is climbing many charts, and is the kind of song that you would hear in an epic movie. This song mixes hard rock and orchestra, along with wonderful christian inspired lyrics. Forgiven is not necessarily a single, but it's a great song. A bit soft, but still a great track, and great lyrics. Overall, I believe Skillet will receive multiple rewards for this album, with this album being one of their best. If you like you christian rock then I would highly recommend this album.
What's great about it: Many of the tracks, the musical style, the band, the album theme, etc.
What's not so great: Album has alot of soft tracks, And a few of the tracks don't have christian influence
SynopsisIntroduced on SEGA Genesis in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog rapidly became one of the world's most recognizable video game characters and franchises. Now, to celebrate his 15th birthday, Sonic is back exclusively on PSP in Sonic Rivals. Sonic, Knuckles, Shadow and the insidious Dr. Eggman are all back to trip, shove and vault each other as they race through their different stories to their finish lines at breakneck speed.SEGA brings back traditional 2D gameplay with new 3D tracks, traps, hazards and environments. Play as one of the characters against a rival in a race so competitive you'll think you are playing a real opponent. Or, play with a buddy for intense, multiplayer competition. Customize your character's skills by collecting trading cards, then challenge other players and wager them online. Welcome the beloved blue hedgehog back into action on your PSP system.
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This game was my first ever PSP game. I would recommend this game to anyone who has a PSP or likes Sonic games and their classic speed gameplay. It's one of the few good games on PSP. This game is an enjoyable racing game. Each character has their own special move and there are various power-ups you can use to hinder or attack your opponent with. The soundtrack on this game is not bad, so you can keep your volume up without pain from horrible music. My few are dislikes are this 1) The story itself. It's not a story that would keep you on your toes. 2)The boss fights are relatively easy, and the bosses themselves are not cool. And 3)There isn't any extra missions after the story. Once you've played enough with each character, and have completed every story, the game can get boring. Those 3 points are my only dislikes;other than I like this game. The game is also great for multiplayer. It's fun and enjoyable as far as gameplay goes. I would also recommend this game to anyone that's young, because this game is very kid-friendly, which is great considering alot of games nowadays are not.
What's great about it: Gameplay, music, characters, etc.
SynopsisWelcome to Soleanna, the breathtaking city of water! This exquisite world is where we find action hero Sonic the Hedgehog, living for the first time among humans. In Soleanna, Sonic has met the beautiful princess Elise whom he quickly befriends. Things couldn't be better for the pair until the sinister Dr. Eggman abducts Elise in an attempt to destroy her precious kingdom. In this state-of-the-art, action-packed adventure, Sonic and his friends must speed their way around brand-new 3D levels and take on never-before-seen enemies, including the illusive Silver. Using a next-generation physics engine, Sonic's moves and environment are more spectacular then ever. As the mysteries unravel, it becomes imperative that Sonic and friends rescue the princess and annihilate Dr. Eggman, bringing safety and serenity back to the people of Soleanna.
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Not a boring game, but they really could do better
on October 2, 2009
Posted by: JA2393
from Bristol, VA
I enjoy sonic games, but I'll admit that I'm a bit dissapointed in this game. Now I played this game all the way through, and this game wasn't bad, and it was fun, but it could have been made alot better. I enjoyed the stages. The stages were very creative, and in some cases were quite challenging. I also enjoying using Silver's abilities. With the exception of his speed, Silver is a great character as far as gameplay goes. The actual bosses are very cool(NOT TALKING ABOUT THE FIGHT). It's also good that Sonic has a variety of power-ups he can attain. The music and soundtrack is also of great quality, and I would even put some of the soundtrack on my ipod. Now....for the not so good stuff. The graphics in a sense are nice because you're using a PS3 or an XBOX360, but it's sad to know when certain things fall in the water& dont make a splash. The graphics could use some improvement. Also, certain parts of the story are messed up, like in the final scene, there's a kiss scene between an unconcious hedgehog and a human, and the love parts in this story are wierd and not enjoyable. Also, they really make Shadow a dissapointment. Shadow is my favorite character in the Sonic series, but in this game, the only thing cool about him is him. His gameplay is dissapointing. His skating looks horrible, and alot of his moves are horrible. They even take away his spin dash. Also, Sonic isn't as fast as he normally is, which is very dissapointing considering that Sonic's speed is kind of what made Sonic big. I could go on and on, but that pretty much sums it up. It's fun to a point, but it is a dissapointment. Now I would recommend this game to a friend depending on his or her gaming taste, but if you expect alot from a game, then I would not recommend this.
What's great about it: Certain characters, stages, the bosses(not the fight itself), soundtrack
What's not so great: Parts of the story, certain movesets, lack of classic sonic speed, certain graphics, etc.
SynopsisDeveloped exclusively for PSP, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII features amazing graphics, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and a thrilling battle system. Set seven years prior to the events of Final Fantasy VII, Crisis Core finds the Shinra Company increasingly expanding its monopoly on mako energy and flexing its military might. With the growing city of Midgar as its base, Shinra is close to establishing dominance over the world. A group of operatives known as SOLDIER works within Shinra, and the elite members that achieve the rank of SOLDIER 1st Class are respected and idolized by the citizens.Zack is a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who wishes to make it to 1st Class. He carries out missions under the direction of his 1st Class mentor, Angeal. When an operation in Wutai goes bad, a group of operatives led by the SOLDIER known as Genesis go missing. Shinra sends more operatives into the situation, and Zack, Angeal and the hero known as Sephiroth must uncover the truths behind the lost operatives. Help Zack survive a cruel and exciting struggle loaded with 300 side missions and an action-packed real-time battle system. You don't know the story of Final Fantasy VII until you know the whole story of Crisis Core.
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Wow. If you're a final fantasy 7 fan, you need this. And if you're a psp gamer, and want a quality game, you also need this. This game has it all. The characters are well-known, and loved( Cloud, Sepiroth, Aerith, Reno,etc-(IF YOU LOVE FF7, YOU KNOW WHO THEY ARE), and the new characters are just great(AND DID I MENTION YOU GET TO SQUARE OFF AGAINST SEPIROTH?). The story is superb. Has some nice twists, and though it is a prequel, there is alot you dont know, and those things are finally revealed-therefore allowing you to understand the FF7 series even more. Also, the game dosent just end after the story; there's a hard mode(and it's quite challenging) and about 300 missions to complete. There's also tons of power-ups and items that you can't get by just playing the story mode alone. I can tell you from experience, this game can get addictive. The only flaw I could think up is the level up system. This game is rpg, and you level up by getting 3 sevens in the DMW slot. The leveling up isn't random, but it still could be better. Other than that, this is everything a gamer or a final fantasy 7 fan would want.
What's great about it: The story, the characters, the extra missions, the gameplay, etc
What's not so great: Level up system(My only flaw)