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Learn more about Battlefield: Bad Company 2. (Flash demo) All around you, the battlefield is alive with the roar of gunfire. Your heart thunders in your ears as you and your teammates blast your way into the center of the action. From the vantage point of your vehicle, you take aim with your arsenal of weapons and unleash a hail of bullets, relishing the mayhem that ensues. This is your fight, and the battlefield is yours to destroy.Savor the thrill of deadly weaponry and explosive battlefield encounters when you return for another round of destruction in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Arm yourself with an arsenal of weaponry and a fleet of powerful vehicles as you join Haggard, Sarge, Sweetwater and Marlowe of "B" company for another intense foray into battlefield destruction. Fight your way across snowy mountains, dense jungles and dusty villages in pursuit of your mission, and stop at nothing to ensure your ultimate success.
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from Ohio
This will be a toss up for many. If you liked the first Battlefield:Bad Co. then you will definitely like the 2nd edition. However, a pre-warning, the graphics are improved from the first but it still has that grainy look to it, but it does bring that feel that you are right in the thick of things. Also, in the first Bad Co. the characters were hysterical in their comments and actions while you were waiting for the Sarge to give you your orders, the 2nd edition, it seems they moved away from a lot of the antics and went with a more darker and serious theme. They still do some jokes and crack on each other but it is no where near the original. This is my opinion here: the developers used a more realistic language approach so there is a lot more cussing in the game than the first one. The single player campaign I felt was weaker this time around and seemed shorter to complete. If you are purchasing this for the single player campaign only, just be aware that it is not very long and there really is not any WOW factors in it, like Modern Warfare 2 has. Don't get me wrong, it still has plenty of action but there are not questionable material or any jaw dropping material like MWF2.
What makes Bad Co. 2 worthy of purchasing? The characters in the Single Player game are the still great even though they are not as much of a loose cannon as they were in the first. You've got to love Sarge, Sweetwater, and Haggard. They keep the entertainment alive in the campaign. No shortage in blowing up buildings, which is the best, fire fight on a plane, using tanks, boats, and flying in choppers. Destruction is awesome in the game. Shooting down trees and literally blowing up buildings to bring down the enemy is mindlessly fun. With all this said, the best part is the Online Multiplayer. I was hesitant on purchasing this game initially, because of the comparison with MWF2. But I am glad that I pulled the trigger and bought the game. The multiplayer game does take a few rounds to get use to what you are seeing and how the mechanics works, but being patient with it and continuing on you will be pleased. You can fly choppers, use remote control gunships, atvs, boats, tanks, shoot missle launchers, and fire heavy machine guns. It is glorious in all the things you can do. Sometimes, there is so much going on that it is hard to figure out where to go for cover. Plus, 24 players on a map. Awesome. I do give it 2 thumbs up and I gave it 4 star rating because of some small nuisances, but I would say purchase it if you are on the fence and if you want a change from MFW2 online, this online is fun.
What makes Bad Co. 2 worthy of purchasing? The characters in the Single Player game are the still great even though they are not as much of a loose cannon as they were in the first. You've got to love Sarge, Sweetwater, and Haggard. They keep the entertainment alive in the campaign. No shortage in blowing up buildings, which is the best, fire fight on a plane, using tanks, boats, and flying in choppers. Destruction is awesome in the game. Shooting down trees and literally blowing up buildings to bring down the enemy is mindlessly fun. With all this said, the best part is the Online Multiplayer. I was hesitant on purchasing this game initially, because of the comparison with MWF2. But I am glad that I pulled the trigger and bought the game. The multiplayer game does take a few rounds to get use to what you are seeing and how the mechanics works, but being patient with it and continuing on you will be pleased. You can fly choppers, use remote control gunships, atvs, boats, tanks, shoot missle launchers, and fire heavy machine guns. It is glorious in all the things you can do. Sometimes, there is so much going on that it is hard to figure out where to go for cover. Plus, 24 players on a map. Awesome. I do give it 2 thumbs up and I gave it 4 star rating because of some small nuisances, but I would say purchase it if you are on the fence and if you want a change from MFW2 online, this online is fun.
What's great about it: Online Multiplayer, NPCs, Action
What's not so great: Single Player Campaign, language
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues. (Flash demo) SynopsisLeap into a world of whip-cracking fun as iconic adventurer Indiana Jones returns for an action-packed odyssey into the land of LEGO. Prove you've got the intrepidity and inventiveness of Indy himself as you explore signature locations from all four films and, for the first time, build your own challenging levels and environments. Savor the brick-by-brick fun of fusing your original levels with the ones in the game to create new Indy-style adventures, and embark on a wild journey through the world of a beloved cinematic hero rendered in true LEGO style.In LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues, you'll travel the world as the famous Dr. Jones, pursuing or evading danger in locations ranging from the streets of Shanghai to the jungles of South America. See favorite episodes from all four Indiana Jones films, including Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, come to life in a zany, tongue-in-cheek style, with all locations and characters depicted in LEGO format. Unleash your creativity in Build Your Own Adventure mode, in which you can use the power of LEGO to construct all-new levels, and enjoy the fun of new animations, new vehicles and Indy's newly enhanced whip as you make your own unique mark on the world of Indiana Jones.
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from Ohio
If you liked the First Indiana Jones Lego the Second one is worth picking up. They game interface has improved a little bit but the split screen is biggest improvement in my opinion. It allows each of the players to be in different sections of same location, unlike the original and previous Lego games you had to wait for your teammate to catchup or had to comeback to get them unstuck. The graphics have improved also. Not huge changes, but there are enough refinements that improves on the original. Now, it maybe just my disc or Xbox system, but I have had the game lockup on me a couple times. A minor nuisance but has not effected anything. I still have problems judging angles and distance with all of the Lego games, which is the biggest gripe I have, this Indiana Jones game is no different. Other than that, the game is still light hearted and fun. I give it 2 thumbs up. My kids love the Lego games and it is family friendly and corky.
What's great about it: Split Screen, better graphics, more puzzles, co-op
What's not so great: Camera Angles, lockups
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Dragon Age: Origins. (Flash demo) SynopsisYour world teeters on the edge of total annihilation. As a Grey Warden, you are among the last of an ancient order of guardians charged for centuries with defending the lands. Now you are on the hunt for the general who betrayed you in a critical battle. A myriad of foes and challenges lie in wait as you pursue your quest for vengeance. Prepare to face certain temptation and wrenching decisions as you seek to unite the disparate peoples of a world at war. When the time comes, will you be willing to sacrifice all you have in order to secure the survival of humanity?Dragon Age: Origins thrusts you into a stunningly realized world torn by an epic war. Select one of six unique Origin Stories, and design your own unique hero with the elaborate character creator. Mold your character's personality and morality based on your choices throughout the game as you confront an array of complex moral decisions that will force you to address complicated issues such as murder, genocide and the possession and sacrifice of children. Dally with a seductive shapeshifter who may or may not hold the key to ultimate victory, and battle terrifying creatures in visceral combat that allows you to unleash more than 100 different magical spells and skills.
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from Ohio
Pros: Bioware is one of the premiere story tellers in the gaming world and Dragon Age does not disappoint. You can get lost in the story and choosing a path of being of upright and courteous or just joke around or be evil and unscrupulous. I love the side conversations that go on between the characters while you are adventuring and searching. The fight sequences can be complicated at times but generally they are intense and entertaining. I do like the option to lower the skill level if you keep on getting crushed at the same combat scene. I was looking for a game that would take me longer than 8 to 10 hours to complete and this game has certainly fit that mold. I know I will go back and choose a different character class and try taking on a different personality.
Cons: The first thing that surprised me was the grainy looking graphics. The opening startup with Bioware and the cover shot looked promising however when the game gets started the graphics are a disappointment. I am not saying they are horrible or really even that bad, but with KOTR and Mass Effect, Bioware has that Reputation of putting out great story telling and stunning graphics. This looks like they ported it down from the PC rather than working on all of what the Xbox can provide in the graphics department. Next, the choose your dialogue is great but can bog down the game because there is so much information that you can get from asking questions and trying to pick which is the best way to get the information you are looking for. Lastly, the control setup is ideal for a PC with keyboard and mouse, but for the game consoles, the layout and getting to the spells, weapons, medkits, and so forth is very clunky and cumbersome at times and it especially shows when you are in combat.
Overall: The game is decent and I would recommend it to anyone that liked Knights of the Old Republic and D&D RPGs. If you have a PC, I would say stick with the PC version. The story line, like I said before is deep and if you don't mind the graphic step down, then this is definitely for you. Most of the Magazine reviews and online game reviews that I have read and seen have been pretty accurate.
What's great about it: Dialogue, bantering, storyline, character development
What's not so great: Ongoing dialogue, graphic disappointment, clunky inventory/spell controls
I would recommend this to a friend!
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