Crime Pays On The DS: Grand Theft Auto
March 11, 2009 by Gamestar · Leave a Comment
Whatever stories and opinions the media may have on the Grand Theft Auto franchise, there is no denying its popularity. After a string of sellout games crossing various platforms, the franchise is finally breaking into new and unexpected ground with Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars on the Nintendo DS.
A suprise choice given the family orientated stance of both Nintendo and the handheld market, Chinatown Wars transfers the franchise rather well. Aside from the obvious required graphical downmarking, the game fits into the context rather well. Though most of the time, especially during missions that take place on foot, the camera takes the viewpoint of a topdown isometric perspective of your character, the camera will also zoom up close for a more third-person perspective at appropriate moments.
It seems that some of the more extreme aspects of the franchise have definately been revised for Chinatown Wars. The combat is less graphic and over the top, and the gore has been toned down considerably. However, this still bears the Grand Theft Auto name and thus still plays like its predecessors, with the emphasis obviously centering on furthering yourself through crime.
However, don't think that the storyline, involving Asian organized crime and turf wars within Liberty City's chinatown, is the sole focus. There are also many options and possibilities open to the player. Chinatown Wars also takes great effort to build an entirely convincing and realistic open world, which includes pedestrians and characters with their own A.I and pre-set routes. The civilians will act exactly like a typical crowd. In addition, lighting and clock cycles have been added to simulate the natural progression on night and day to further the realistic experience.
More to the point however, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars does exactly what it says on the tin, and offers fans more of the same crime based fantasy that it always has. If you're a fan of the previous installments, then this title is definately for you. If not, then it may just be the ideal place to give the franchise a go.
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February 12, 2009 by Gamestar · Leave a Comment
DS Games You Must Own
Nintendo DS games, along with the Wii, offer the most diverse range of genres and titles found on any gaming system. Therefore one must choose carefully from amongst the plethora of offerings. Listed here are a few titles you should definately consider;
The Legend Of Kage 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to Legacy of Kage, a definate cult classic harking back to the golden age of gaming. Taking control of the titular character, you can perform all manner of mysitcal and magical moves, including death defying jumps and comabt with your blade.
This title brings wildly fun and frantic action to the hand held medium. In addition to Kage you can play as his friend and she-ninja Chuhiru, who doesn't play all that differently but is a welcome addition all the same. Legend of Kage 2 brings hackn' slash action to this new age in a package well worth experiencing.
Next up we have another title from a well established and classic series, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. The famous side scrolling franchise returns to the DS with style and implements a few welcome changes along the way. In this installment, Dracula has returned once again and it's up to new hero Shanoa to put this evil to rest.
Shanoa can kill enemies and absorb what are called glyphs. Glyphs can be melee weapons or spells ranging from swords and lances to elemental control. These differing abilities can be interchanged throughout the adventure to deal with differing enemies. This especially applies to different scenarios presented in each boss battle. The boss battles are strenuously long and extremely difficult, yet very rewarding.
Order of Ecclesia is widely considered the best Castlevania game in years, and is a DS must have whether you're a die hard Castlevania fan or a newcomer to the franchise.
Chrono Trigger is our last choice, a re-release of the original SNES game. This title made its fame by introducing time-traveling innovations, as much of the main and side quests are accomplished by journeying into the past and taking action that manipulates the future to your advantage.
Combat in Chrono Cross is not initiated by random enounters. Instead, you can see your enemies, and if possible find ways to sneak around or avoid them. The combat system also allows your three forefront party members to attack seperately or together for deadly assault combinations.
As with most other RPGs, Chrono Trigger offers an immersive and epic story, expanding on the original quests and offering a range of new material. Multiple endings await players depending on the choices made throughout the story, allowing for much replay value.
So there you have it, three Nintendo DS titles that are definite musts for any player!
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