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- First reviewAugust 21, 2018
- Last reviewMay 14, 2024
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![Hellboy [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/ccacae65-9059-438d-bfe1-a0d037bd0ef8.jpg)
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4
An acceptable reboot of the Hellboy franchise
on March 12, 2021
Posted by: Electronaut72
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This is a reboot and not a continuation after Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, so just know that going into this movie. David Harbour is great as Hellboy (and I do like Millia Jovovich as the villian here, too). The plot seems to be a little closer to its comic book origins than the Del Toro movies, so that's a plus. The worst news here is that Abe Sapien isn't even present until the very end as a teaser, and we likely won't see a sequel due to how poorly this one performed at the box office. If you're a super hero / comic book movie fan, you'll still want to add this one to your collection. It's not as bad as some of the reviews indicate.
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![Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2018]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/12ecb9a2-fb68-4a37-8063-531603b5031e.jpg)
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3
An ok Grinch story, but falls flat in some ways
on January 21, 2021
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This is an ok animated retelling of The Grinch. Everything's wonderfully rendered and most characters don't stray too far from the source material, but it's polluted slightly by "the future is female" ideals and other progressive nonsense. Once you get past the cringe, it's not a bad reboot...just don't expect it to match the level of the original animated classic or even the live-action Jim Carrey version. Perhaps time will age this one into more of a classic in its own right.
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Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet! Featuring multiple towns and more labyrinths than ever before, an awesome aquatic journey full of danger and discovery awaits!
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5
Metroidvania Shantae as it should be
on December 28, 2020
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"Shantae And The Seven Sirens" is the 5th game in the Shantae series and arguably the best to date. This is a tropical-themed, side-scrolling Metroidvania adventure that pays homage to old-school games in more ways than one (there are several enemies, biomes, and music tracks that are obvious nods to Super Metroid and Castlevania SOTN).
Unlike "Half-Genie Hero", the world in "Seven Sirens" is connected via subterranean tunnels, making exploration seamless. Shantae still uses her hair as her primary attack, with the standard array of sub-weapons present as well (plus a couple new ones). In addition to new dance powers and transformations, there's now a Monster Card system that provides extra perks; collect the right amount of cards from any given enemy and you can equip up to 3 ability enhancements at a time.
After the 8-12 hour campaign, there's a harder mode you can play through with a version of Shantae that has less defense but more magic. Other than that, there's not much in the way of extras. Unless DLC is released, that gives this outing less replay value than "Half-Genie Hero", but it's still a solid experience. I recommend it for any fan of exploration action games.
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Witness the climactic events of Raccoon City in completely reimagined Resident Evil 3. This highly demanded follow-up comes on the heels of award-winning Resident Evil 2 and completes the Raccoon City story arc.
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4
Another great Resident Evil remake...mostly
on September 11, 2020
Posted by: Electronaut72
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Hot on the heels of last year's remake of Resident Evil 2 comes Resident Evil 3, and it's just as great...well, mostly. The developers did a stellar job bringing the characters to life with modern graphics and sound, but there are a few things missing.
While most of the action and set-pieces remain faithful to the original, a couple of areas in the campaign were inexplicably cut - making this one a tad on the short side compared to Resident Evil 2. The mercenaries mode is also gone and has been replaced by a 4-player online game called Resident Evil: Resistance, where you can player as the "mastermind" or one of 4 survivors attempting to escape. It's an ok diversion, but I prefer the more traditional mercenaries mode.
Being only about a 6-8 hour campaign, you may be disappointed with Resident Evil 3 if you expected something with more single player content. There are additional weapons, items, and difficulties to unlock however, so that may add some replay value for you. Overall this is a pretty good remake...it's just cut a tad short compared to the original.
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![Sonic the Hedgehog - 4K Blu-Ray [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/658ce3e3-45d8-4675-baaf-a6e7d5da1632.jpg)
After nearly three decades of whizzing across the videogame landscape, the spiny speedster streaks onto the big screen in this engaging mix of live action and animation. Having breached the barrier into our universe-specifically, small-town Montana-Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) gets the help of a sympathetic cop (James Marsden) in outrunning the pursuing feds and their hired gun, crackpot scientist Dr. Ivo Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Tika Sumpter, Adam Pally, Neal McDonough also star. 100 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.
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3
Another average attempt at a video game movie
on August 14, 2020
Posted by: Electronaut72
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I grew up with the Sonic The Hedgehog games and I love Jim Carrey's antics, but this is average, kid-friendly fluff at best. Sonic looks great thanks to the redesign and sounds/acts appropriate to his character. Carrey did a great job as Dr. Robotnik (even if he didn't look like him for most of the movie), as I think he plays the mad villain well; I hope we'll see him again if they do a sequel.
I'm not sure what more I wanted from the plot, but hey...it's still better than some of the sloppy video game-to-movie adaptations out there. My advice: Just watch it with the kids and leave off your thinking cap.
Length of ownership: 6
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Dive deep into a world of crime-fighting in Streets of Rage 4 for PlayStation 4. The five main hand-drawn playable characters offer a starting point to unlock multiple retro personalities to use, while the multiplayer support lets up to two players battle in an online co-op setting. Streets of Rage 4 features various gaming modes, including story and battle modes, for a versatile gaming experience.
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4
It's nice to see the SOR franchise in good hands
on August 14, 2020
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So we finally get a proper Streets Of Rage sequel...and I'm pleased to say, this one lives up to the hype. 5 wonderfully animated player characters, new super moves, 12 stages, and a retro-inspired soundtrack make this one to pick up.
Being a revival of an old-school game means Street Of Rage 4 falters where its aged predecessors have as well - it's extremely short. The story/arcade mode take less than 2 hours to beat, and if you're not keen on going for online rankings you'll tire of this one quickly. Unlocking the classic character sprites is a nice extra, but beyond that there's not much to do.
Streets Of Rage 4 succeeds in being what it is, but only just. As with many of these classic franchise revivals, I find myself wanting more. They nailed the gameplay and graphical style, but a couple extra mini-campaigns or alternate paths would've modernized the formula and really added some meat to its bones. Still, it's great for some old-school fun with friends...even if it's short-lived.
Length of ownership: 6
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![Terminator: Dark Fate [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2700352a-4cad-4569-aed5-640580845af1.jpg)
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2
Terminator with a forced feminist agenda. Yay...
on July 11, 2020
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Yeah, it looks like "Terminator: Dark Fate" is the latest action movie to jump on the feminist social justice warrior bandwagon. Despite the mostly female cast and the nixing of John Connor's storyline (again, probably just a device in order to force a female hero), I actually enjoyed this one significantly more than "Terminator: Genisys" as it makes a little more sense. The sci-fi action is there and looks good, but at this point we've seen it all before and know what to expect.
Honestly, by now I expected the series to have evolved in a better direction. Alas, I fear the critics were right about this one...you're not missing much unless you just want to add another Terminator movie to your collection. I'm glad that both Linda and Arnold are back for this one - as their interactions and core story are about the only glue that holds this one together - but maybe it's time for this franchise to rest on its laurels.
Length of ownership: 24
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![Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6e951127-9dda-43e9-a33e-de326372b0f8.jpg)
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3
A convoluted conclusion
on May 9, 2020
Posted by: Electronaut72
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Like many, I have mixed feelings about the newest Star Wars trilogy. Daisy Ridley and the rest of the cast do their best, but the plot and script are lacking. To me, nowhere is the George Lucas narrative lost more than in The Last Jedi and this latest entry, The Rise Of Skywalker.
Without spoiling anything, it just feels like the characters here make a lot of off-the-wall choices and the plot suffers; it almost seems like the script was written by an AI. Convoluted, rushed, and desperate are words that come to mind (they should've left J.J. Abrams in charge of the whole trilogy, he's just relegated to damage control here). It tries too hard to appeal to every demographic instead of weaving a solid story.
Visually, I can't argue that The Rise Of Skywalker has plenty of fireworks. Sci-fi fans will want to add this one to their collection just for the visual flair and because it's Star Wars, but I know the writers can do better than this. If The Mandalorian series is any indication, perhaps there is yet hope for the franchise.
Length of ownership: 3
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The Devil you know returns in this brand-new entry in the over-the-top action series. Prepare to get downright demonic with this signature blend of high-octane stylized action and otherworldly and original characters the series is known for. The director Hideaki Itsuno and the core team have returned to create an insane, technically advanced action experience.
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4
An excellent return to form for DMC
on May 9, 2020
Posted by: Electronaut72
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After DMC several years ago, I had my doubts we'd ever see another proper entry in the Devil May Cry series. It was a fun game to play overall, but it marked a departure in the traditional aesthetic for the series.
With Devil May Cry 5 we finally get a proper sequel. It picks up some time after Devil May Cry 4; you start off playing as Nero, but soon enough you'll be playing as newcomer V and series stalwart Dante. All 3 characters have distinct gameplay styles: Nero uses his sword, revolver, and devil bringer arm. V uses long-range attacks via his animal familiars, only stepping in close range to finish off enemies. Dante is probably the most varied of the 3 however, utilizing his traditional repertoire of firearms, fighting stances, and close range weapons. It's worth noting that they've upped the ante with the graphics as well. The characters' facial expressions and movements are quite impressive.
From the get-go, you'll be thrust into the action and expected to rapidly adapt. Indeed, this may the main fault of DMC 5–it seems like by the time you get used to one character you're forced to play as another. With 3 characters to support, it likely won't be until subsequent play-throughs that you'll truly appreciate the variety of options here. As usual, you'll be buying upgrades for your attacks via red orbs that enemies drop...but you won't be able to afford all of them until you've finished the game a couple times.
This is not an open-world action game. DMC 5 follows a linear mission structure that pushes you along, but it does allow for a minimal amount of exploration via the secret missions and short detours that lead to blue/purple orbs (you can backtrack through former missions to collect items you've missed via the main menu).
With a respectable campaign that clocks in over 10 hours and the free Bloody Palace DLC, Devil May Cry 5 is a worthy entry to the series. It may have a steep learning curve for some, but it's a blast to play once you master the mechanics.
Length of ownership: 23
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Mario fans of the world, unite! Now you can play, create, and share the side-scrolling Super Mario courses of your dreams in the Super Mario Maker 2 game, available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch system! Dive into the single-player Story Mode and play built-in courses to rebuild Princess Peach~s castle. Make your own courses, alone or together. And with a Nintendo Switch Online membership*, share your courses, access a near-endless supply made by others, enjoy online multiplayer, and more! A new side-scrolling Mario adventure that unleashes the creative potential of Super Mario Maker 2 awaits in Story Mode, which contains over 100 built-in courses. And in Course Maker, a wide range of parts, tools, and more are available so you can construct your own courses. Want coin-shooting cannons? Bowser riding on a giant Goomba? Cat Mario sliding down slopes to take out an army of baddies? Go for it! You call the shots. Pass a Joy-Con controller to a partner to build cooperatively on a single system! Power-up the fun even further with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, which gives you access to Course World and its wealth of online content and functionality. Track your rankings, share your creations, and leave comments after you~ve played courses. With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can also tackle Endless Challenge, save online courses locally for later offline play, enjoy online multiplayer with players both near and far, and customize how you appear to others by dressing your Mii character with fun accessories!
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5
A massive Mario-verse sandbox of fun
on April 12, 2020
Posted by: Electronaut72
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Super Mario Maker 2 is amazing. There's a world of potential for making your own levels here; lots of items, enemies, locations, and themes to play with. If you haven't tried your hand at making Mario levels before, there's a simple tutorial mode that articulates the mechanics of the game well–it'll inspire you to get creating in no time. Some limitations will keep you from making truly massive levels (this is probably to keep file sizes down for the upload/download process), but with the use of both an overworld/underworld and clever placement of warp portals you can get around it to some degree.
There is a campaign mode this time around. It involves rebuilding Princess Peach's castle, and is effectively a showcase of what kind of levels you can create. It's fairly short though (maybe 5-7 hours), so the meat of the game is still concocting your own Mario zones.
If you don't have time and patience to devote to the creative process, Super Mario Maker 2 may not be for you. Making quality levels can be challenging if you take it seriously, so younger kids could find this one more frustrating than fun. Or it could be just what they need to get the creative juices flowing...you decide!
Length of ownership: 117
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Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet! Featuring multiple towns and more labyrinths than ever before, an awesome aquatic journey full of danger and discovery awaits!
The physical release for this game at Best Buy was Dec. 15, 2020. It's been sitting at my local Best Buy store on the shelf for a few weeks. I went to check out and they told me they can't sell it because it doesn't exist in the system. What is going on?
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