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- First reviewSeptember 16, 2018
- Last reviewAugust 17, 2024
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Join the Helldivers and fight for freedom with friends across a hostile galaxy in this fast, frantic third-person shooter. Avenge the fallen. Take up the mantle of Liberty. Enlist in the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.
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4
Democracy Manifest
on August 17, 2024
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
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Around a decade ago, there was a little title called Helldivers that had a rather muted release on the PS4, PS3 and the PS Vita that was a surprisingly fun top-down shooter and managed to carve out a decent cult following over its decade long release. 9 years later, we got a sequel that changed gameplay mechanics and style, upped the graphics considerably and still retaining the fun of the original title, this game is easily the 'Aliens' of video games.
You are a newly recruited Helldiver, sent to the edges of the known universe, in order to spread democracy, by any means necessary. You and a squad of Helldivers drop in on the enemies turf and free-up territory, with your weapons at your disposal, and proclaim peace, no matter how many you had to kill to achieve it.
Helldivers II is a fun romp, best when played with friends (the game is a PS5 exclusive on consoles, but is available on PC and is cross-play compatible) and it gets very tough very fast. Strategems (a returning mechanic) help level the playing field, able to airdrop various tools needed for freedom, varying from missle launchers, heavy machine guns, orbital strikes and more to aid in the cause via a few button prompts. It's a clever mechanic that makes it that much more satisfying pulling it off while in the heat of battle.
There isn't much of a storyline, literally just an online-only mission based format game, but the gameplay is the main draw. Not just the use of strategems in the game, but the exquisite movement systems on-foot, on the ground or mid-air diving, it's all controlled fluidly. The reload system is also different than your typical shooter game, where if you reload without having spent the entirety of the magazine, that magazine and the ammo are just gone forever. It makes it that much more challenging if you should pull off a strategic reload if needed, or just go the whole nine yards.
Graphically, the game is gorgeous and runs smoothly at 60fps on performance mode, but if you really want 4k graphics, just leave it on quality mode, at the expense of frames per second. Sound design is also top-notch, with the ability to immerse the player with amazingly detailed effects, whether played via headphones, or over your TV set.
The main draw of this game is the fantastic gameplay, and the low, low price of $40 brand new. You get wayyyyy more bang for your buck, especially compared to other titles out there in the live-service released. It's an amazingly fun title, despite the online only, lack of story or, this is easily worth a $40 pick up it's awesome!
Length of ownership: 141
Mobile Submission: True
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When all hope is lost and humanity~s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he~s ever faced. The legendary Halo series returns with the most expansive Master Chief campaign yet and a groundbreaking free-to-play multiplayer experience.Halo Infinite provides an amazing experience across the Xbox One and newer family of consoles with stunning 4Kgraphics and world-class cross-platform play. And, on Xbox Series X, enjoy enhanced features like up to 120FPS and greatly reduced load times creating seamless gameplay that usher in the next generation of gaming.*
Customer Rating
3
Halo Finite
on May 5, 2024
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
Verified Purchase:Yes
Halo has had it fairly rough the past few years, with the terrible TV series, the Master Chief collection issues, and just generally forgettable games after Reach, and it's sad to say that this is the best Halo game in quite some time, and that's not saying much. I get why Microsoft demands more titles being released, as this is their premiere flagship title for Xbox, easily a system seller since it's inception in 2001, but this game should serve as a reminder to maybe get new developers on board. The story is familiar, the graphics and gameplay are familiar (with a few newer touches, mainly the retractable hook attachment) and everything just seems like cozy fan service. It's not a bad game per se, but it's just very, very afraid of leaving their comfort zone, especially after Halo 5 did that with their story. But at least take a chance and do something more interesting here Microsoft and 343. At least the multiplayer mode is fun, but the micro transactions are not worth playing more than a few rounds, but at least you don't need the physical or digital copy to play the multiplayer, since it's free out the gate. Honestly, if you can grab this game for cheap, like say sub $20 like I did ($14.99 is a solid price), it's not terrible, it's just rather rote and pedantic. At least last and new gen players on Xbox can play this, and that's about the highest praise I can give.
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: True
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The town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors, slay alone or squad up in open-world FPS action.
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1
Just don't. Not even at $10.
on May 5, 2024
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
Verified Purchase:Yes
Arkane, what happened to you? This is a trend that's not plaguing Arkane wholly, but gaming as a whole entirely. Avengers, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Battlefront II are just some examples of these companies thinking that every game requires an Internet connection and do the whole "Games as a Service" model. Desperately shoving this style into games that don't need it to squeeze a few extra bucks from the consumer is a sickening trend and great developers are paying the toll for their publishers greed. Unfortunately Arkane had fallen victim from Bethesda with easily their worst game, Redfall. While the concept of the game seemed fine enough, a ragtag group of people must take out a cadre of vampires who took over their little town, it's everything else that falters. Constant bugs and server disruptions at launch, ugly graphics, bad gameplay, boring loot drops and not having features promised at launch that took a full year to come out with (literally took a year for 60fps to drop on the Xbox Series X!) and we're still missing promised content over a year later! They had the nerve to charge $70(!!!) for this mess of a game, and a $30+ upgrade pack along with it, bo wonder this game died fast, even with same day Game Pass release. Luckily I didn't pay nowhere near $70 for this tripe, but $10 is $10 and I sadly miss every penny. Shame on you.
Length of ownership: 96
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Get the Aranahe Warrior Pack for free when you play on PlayStation 5. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first-person, action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Abducted by the human militaristic corporation known as the RDA, you, a Na~vi, were molded to serve their purpose. Fifteen years later, you are free, but find yourself a stranger in your birthplace. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it truly means to be Na'vi as you join other clans to protect Pandora from the RDA. Creation of a Ubisoft account required to play this game; internet connection required to download patches & launch the game, access online features and unlock additional content. Offline mode available after mandatory day 1 patch download.
Customer Rating
3
Far Cry Avatar
on May 5, 2024
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
Verified Purchase:Yes
Avatar has been in the public consciousness for 15 years, with 2 hugely successful films, but not a lot else. No TV series, not a lot of merchandise besides the occasional toys and figurines, and the original video game from 2009 that was decent. Suffice to day, there are still a lot of fans of the franchise out there and I totally get it, and hugely surprised there weren't more games set in the Avatar universe. When this game was announced, it looked absolutely beautiful and the world literally felt like Pandora, but I remained a bit skeptical, knowing that Ubisoft was behind this game (and the original for that matter) and havent had the best products the past few years. It felt like they missed the boat missing the release date of Avatar 2 in theaters and on home video to truly take advantage of the synergy, coming out a year after the release of the film, and seeing the game underperform is truly understandable. Mediocre reviews, lack of buzz, a crowded market and more buzzwords affected this games performance, and regularly saw it on sale from its absurdly high $70 price point down to $40 didn't help its case. Suffice to say, i plunked down $40 and generally felt the game was fine, if familar. Graphically, it looks amazing on the PS5, but the framerate suffers severely and you really need to use performance mode to really get a good balance of graphics and framerate that won't drive you mad. But the graphics deliver the world of Pandora well, offering new and classic flora and fauna that simply feel like you're playing a movie. But then you start playing the game. First person shooter with RPG elements, open world design, repetitive missions, and it finally clicks that this is a re-skinned Far Cry game. Far Cry has been "samey" for quite sometime, especially after the fun but familiar and bland Far Cry 6, and I guess Ubisoft just couldn't break away from their mold. It's a fine game, but if you've played any Far Cry game in the last 5-7 years, then you'll be adequately familiar with this title. Not quite worth $40, but if you can grab it for $20, you might have a good time.
Length of ownership: 37
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Purchase at Launch to receive these digital bonuses*: Nora Legacy outfit, Nora Legacy Spear
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5
Horizon 2 is awesome!
on January 21, 2024
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
Verified Purchase:Yes
When Horizon: Forbidden West came out in 2017, the game managed to push the PlayStation 4 to the limits with its graphical prowess and gameplay. The story was also enjoyable, if a bit basic and predictable, but this was a top contender for GOTY. 5 years later, Sony finally delivered a great sequel, arguably matching, if not exceeding, expectations for fans. The game managed to look even more breathtaking than it's predecessor, even on the 11 year old PS4 at this point, but put the disc in the PS5 and you get an almost new visual feast for the eyes. The story continues the adventures of Aloy trying to save Earth's biosphere, but it's the visuals and gameplay that are the real stars here. Combat is as great as ever, with the additions to the DualSense on the PS5 giving extra immersion into combat situations that could only be improved with a VR component, it's that good. Playing on the PS4 (or the PS4 Pro) is also well done,and I'm super glad that Sony was able to make such a great experience on the aging hardware look and play so good, but play it on the PS5 or PC. It's worthy of an upgrade to the next generation, it's that amazing.
Length of ownership: 21
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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5
Ease of Use
5
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![Scream VI - 4K Blu-Ray [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/34fda0b0-2934-4eb2-9e03-1d372be922fd.jpg)
For second-generation massacre survivors Sam (Melissa Barrera), Tara (Jenna Ortega), Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown), and Chad (Mason Gooding), getting out of Woodsboro and trying to make a new start as college students in NYC sounded like the move. Unfortunately, another ghoul in the Ghostface getup is looking to take Manhattan-and their lives. The cutting-edge carnage continues with Courteney Cox, Hayden Panettiere, Dermot Mulroney, Liana Liberato, Samara Weaving, Tony Revolori. 123 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
Customer Rating
5
I cant believe the series is still good!
on January 21, 2024
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
Verified Purchase:Yes
How does this horror series manage to stay relevant and higher quality than its peers? The film doesnt even have its main star and its still a great time. The film(s) all have pretty much the same schtick (copycat killers wanting revenge on the main leads) but they manage to pack the films with some good kills, witty dialogue and a keen sense of making fun of horror movie tropes. While it doesnt get to the upper echelons of Scream 1 or 2, but its easily my third favorite of the series. Moving on to the 4k, this digitally shot film looks amazing on 4k TV's, being incredibly sharp and natural. Although the film series isn't the most colorful, the Dolby Vision HDR shines with accurate colors, especially those reds when the action gets going. The Dolby Atmos is also a standout, delivering the goods with punchy bass, in-depth surrounds and great uses of the height channels of the 11.1 audio track. Great stuff! Extras are also here, with a nice commentary track and some good featurettes. I think the extras are worthy of your time and money, but itd been nice to have a comprehensive documentary on the series up to this point, maybe a full length documentary on the making of this film, or a massive box set of all the Scream films in 4k. As is, its still a good set of bonuses. The only drawbacks are the lack of a regular BluRay in this package (there is a digital code, however) and the lack of the 3D version of Scream VI. Yes, this one was actually released in 3D snd looked quite good and sadly we'll never get that at the moment. Overall, the pros outweigh the cons and this is worthy of adding to your horror collection!
Length of ownership: 15
Mobile Submission: True
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Having made Pandora his home, human Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is now living among the alien Na'vi people and raising a family with his love, Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). But he will find himself forced to defend them when deceased enemy Col. Miles Quaritch's (Stephen Lang) consciousness is transferred to a Na'vi avatar as part of an attempt to colonize Pandora. James Cameron's blockbuster sequel that blends live action and CGI also stars Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet. 192 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Four-disc set.
Customer Rating
5
The bestnway to view the film.
on July 1, 2023
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
Verified Purchase:Yes
Avatar: The Way of Water, is the long-gestating follow-up to the highest-grossing film of all time that finally released on Christmas 2022 and subsequently became the third highest-grossing film ever. Why are these two films in the top 5? Sure, they have immaculate presentations and the native 3D camera work on both are superb, the Oscar-winning special effects (on both) are amazing and the ither technical stuff are amaxing, but the films offer no depth for its characters or storytelling. The sequel is just a mash-up of the themes and characters of the furst film, lengthened a half-hour, and a dash or two of water added for goid measure. Its just a mid film with top-tier tech specs and nothing more. While a 4k 3D version would be ideal, or even a combo pack of the 4k and 3D discs would suffice, this 3D BluRay package is simply wonderful fircwhat it is. This 4-disc set is comprised of the first 2 discs containing the film in 3D, disc 3 being the film on a single BluRay disc, and disc 4 the extras. Simply put, the 3D imagery is wonderful and reference quality. While an HDR-capable 3D experience would be ideal, the sharp visuals, bright and vivid colors and the 3D are amazing. The only complaint is the start of the film had a couple of scenes that were very flat feeling, but that was also true in the 3D theatrical experience, so its true to its source. The split point between discs is akso a bit jarring and the lack of a Dolby Atmos track on the 3D or 1080p discs is also a tragedy. However, the Dolby 7.1 track is still a great aural experience and is Disney's best work in some time with its home release. The picture for the flat 1080p BluRay is also reference quality and is quite a stunner in its own right. The extras are quite good, comprised of documentaries and featurettes about the making of the film, a mysic video and trailers conplete the package for an overall outstanding set. Its a must buy for 3D enthusiasts and film fans. Get it while you can!
Length of ownership: 11
Mobile Submission: True
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Gunned down in a toy shop, a homicidal psychotic casts his soul into a pudgy InchGood GuyInch doll named Chucky, becoming a toy for 6-year-old Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent) and a terror to the rest of Chicago. Andy's mom (Catherine Hicks) and Detective Mike Norris (Chris Sarandon) are just two of Chucky's targets, in this doll-icious horror hit from director Tom Holland (InchFright NightInch). With Dinah Manoff, Jack Colvin, and Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky. 87 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Three-disc set.
Customer Rating
5
UHD of Chucky
on November 21, 2022
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
Verified Purchase:Yes
Chucky is never mentioned amongst the A-tier of movie monsters/villains despite the Chucky film/TV series being amongst the most solid of the many franchises out there, with the sequels usually bring of a higher quality than it's ilk. For the uninitiated, I'll be brief with the plot; Charles Lee Ray is the Lakeshore Strangler who is shot and killed by Lt. Mike Norris. Unfortunately for Norris, Chucky, with his knowledge of a variant of Voodoo, was able to transfer his soul into the season's hottest toy, a Good Guy doll. Cut to Karen Barclay, a single mom of a six-year old boy named Andy who wants said doll on his birthday, and manages to come across a homeless man behind her store selling the doll, which happens to be Chucky. Chucky plans on getting revenge on those who wronged him, and transfer his soul into Andy, but he's chasing the clock before he's trapped in the body of a Good Guy, forever.
Overall, the film is a breezy 85 minutes that is entertaining and rather subdued compared to the other films in the series, with a lesser body count and not many over-the-top scenes of violence. Todd Holland focused on being a more suspenseful thriller than straight-up horror film, going back and forth that maybe Andy was behind the new attacks on Andy's aunt Maggie and Chucky's accomplice Eddie. The story is focused and the performances are reliable, with Brad Dourif as Chucky being the real draw. This is simply one of the better horror films of the 80s, if not of all-time.
Having been a fan for a couple of decades now, it makes sense that I have owned various versions of the film, starting with the 20th anniversary DVD from 2008 (I avoided the early millennium DVD due to the lack of extras and the disc's full-frame nature) and was happy with the extras and the picture quality, that was carried over to the following year's BluRay, then to the then-current best of the previous Shout! Factory BluRay that was the best in terms of picture, sound and extras. Luckily, they did it again, with a fantastic 4k remaster on deck, (along with Dolby Vision and Atmos but I lack the equipment to use either, sadly) and with that in mind, it doesn't show us an image that is leaps and bounds superior to the other 4k UHDs of these films. The film is naturally dark and muted, having been shot and set during the fall/winter of '88 in Chicago, with the film showing off rather dense film grain, but looks very natural and shows off immense details throughout. The HDR10 version I watched didn't boost the image too much with color, since the pallette favored darker tones, but the shadow details and blacks were fantastic. When there was some primary colors, they did have some "pop" to them, the scenes of the fireplace and neon lights also made their presence known. However, if you're not a fan of film grain, this won't wow you, but it's absolutely the best this film has and will probably look, at least for a years. The set's standard BluRay also carries over the 4k remaster and also looks incredible, and will impress on 1080p sets, but even up-rezzed on a 4k set, though the lack of HDR does affect it, but still succeeds MGMs old disc, and even the original Shout! Factory 2k remaster from several years earlier.
Audio wise, the film has Atmos, but having no sound bar or home theater set-up, the included lossless stereo sound track was nice and sounded like how the film was shown in theaters 34 years ago. Top notch!
The extras are where the film really shines through, with a ton of legacy content, and even new extras. 4 audio commentaries are available to listen to, with these audio treats available on both discs (Sadly, they're the only extras on the UHD), and all are legacy tracks. The tracks included feature a mix of cast and crew and Chucky himself also chatting over portions of the film and they include amusing and in-depth content thought all four, with the Don Mancini track being the best one.
The feature film BluRay disc also holds the new content, which are interviews with cast and crew members that total to well over an hour of some good featurettes. Disc 3 is essentially the same disc from the previous Shout! set, and it's filled with goodies that are worthy of watching, with a 3-part making-of documentary, many featurettes and more, all curated from the previous set and the MGM disc as well, for an outstanding set overall.
If you feel the price is too high, consider the faithful 4k remaster, the inclusion of the BluRay with same remaster, all of the old extras from the Shout! disc, plus new extras, and excellent audio, you're in for a real treat. Buy it, you won't regret it!
Length of ownership: 14
Mobile Submission: True
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Complete Edition includes the remaster of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World~: The Game and its original DLCs: the Knives Chau and Wallace Wells Add-On Packs. Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic book series and movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Play as your favorite characters ~ Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Knives Chau, Stephen Stills, and more. Level up and learn new awesome abilities, unlock secret items and modes, summon powerful allies, and more! Team up with friends and combine your skills to battle your way through waves of tough enemies, or compete with them in awesome mini-games like Dodgeball, all on your way to defeat the League of Ramona's Evil Exes!
Customer Rating
3
Overrated n overhyped!
on March 7, 2022
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've never seen the film, nor have I read the comic books, but I've heard nothing but great things about both. This extends to the video game, when it launched as a downloadable title and was sad when it was dropped from digital stores. Sad that I went a decade without able to play the game, at least legitimately. Luckily, the film's 10 year anniversary hit and the game was re-released in both digital and physical releases with all the DLC. Was the wait worth it? Eh, I guess but felt underwhelmed as a whole. The game is in the style of the comics, and follows Scott's adventures of defeating the 7 Evil Exes of Ramona Flowers and must use his prowess to do the deed. The game looks great, with a charming 16-bit era look and sound, and the controls are pretty good and I dig the soundtrack, but the game just felt different than what I expected. It's difficulty is nice, but there's no walkthrough of a training level to explain how to perform different moves or use/buy power ups and health items. I also dislike having to playthrough parts of a level with enemies around just to buy health. But, I still liked the game, but nowhere near as the hype believes it to be.
Length of ownership: 74
Mobile Submission: True
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Give the gift of Spotify Premium to family and friends. With Spotify, it's easy to find the right music for every moment.
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5
Awesome gift on a budget
on March 7, 2022
Posted by: Jakeinlivincolor
Verified Purchase:Yes
A terrific gift that guarantees one month of quality, ad-free music!
Length of ownership: 20
Mobile Submission: True
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Get a piece of the action in Battlefield Hardline, a fresh, new take on Battlefield that allows you to live out your cops and criminal fantasy. Combining an emotionally driven single-player story inspired by popular TV crime dramas, and an all-out-war multiplayer on the streets of Los Angeles and Miami, Hardline delivers the most complete FPS on the market.