Sammanfattning: When you think about it, The Legend of Zelda -- that is, the very first one, released almost a quarter-century ago on NES -- was really quite different from its sequels. Yes, you controlled a sword-wielding, elf kid named Link while collecting bits of ...
Sammanfattning: 3D Dot Game Heroes marks the arrival of another From Software title that's going to be exclusive to PS3 owners in the West, and it's a damn good exclusive to get if you care about those sorts of things. Coming in at $39.99, it might seem like a cheap k...
Unique graphics and visuals, customizable characters, can take snapshots of gameplay, nostalgic loading screens, clever dialogue, lots of insider-jokes, incredibly brief load times, affordable, interesting sword upgrading feature, mini-games, quite a few spells and accessories, retro music and intuitive controls.
Sometimes you’re not sure where to go next, may be too similar to older Zelda games for some and you’ll need to check the dungeon maps quite often for some temples.
Sammanfattning: There’s a fine line between “rip-off” and “homage.” On one side of the line, you have uninspired, lazily designed games that merely ape game mechanics, concepts, or visuals to cash in on the popularity of successful, original titles. On the other, th...
Sammanfattning: The kingdom of Dotnia was once a happy, two-dimensional kingdom. That is, until the King decided that 2D was out of fashion, and declared that his realm would forever be rendered in 3D splendor. Things were wonderful until the Dark Bishop stole six m...
It's hard to criticize 3D Dot Game Heroes for invoking Shigeru Miyamoto, widely recognized as gaming's most important figure, as its muse. 3D Dot Game Heroes offers a repackaged vintage gaming experience with obvious, but appropriate, improvements in g...
Is 3D Dot Game Heroes nothing more than a self-referential retro title or is it a good exclusive to buy for a present gen console? This title will certainly appeal to younger gamers, as the game does look great and allows lots of creative interaction, but...
Sammanfattning: Some games sell themselves on excellent graphics… some on excellent gameplay… some on excellent storylines. 3D Dot Game Heroes eschews those well-trodden paths, and sells itself instead on “being retro”. It doesn’t take long to reveal its roots, prese...
