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Best- and Worst-Reviewed Games of 2008

Blog Posts by Paul Franzen on January 9, 2009

...what Nintendo and ultimately what the Wii brand is all about, and the game pulls it all off exceptionally.” Trivia: Sprite Monkey had to win a battle to the death...
The Vana’diel Diaries (March 2007)

Columns by Steve Hamner on March 1, 2007

...from 47th to 49th level. I’ve already got backup set for G1 this weekend; now all I need to do is make 50 by Saturday afternoon. Piece of cake. Heck,...
Final Fantasy II (SNES)

Reviews by Alex Jedraszczak on January 1, 20083

...on the American market that featured a similar story was the original Final Fantasy. Poor translations aside, the plot that drives the actual crystal gathering isn’t really all that bad....
Metroid II: Return of Samus (GB)

Reviews by Alex Jedraszczak on April 1, 2008

...lose all that progress. The gameplay itself was built upon the original Metroid, which I had always loved. I think that Metroid II was actually more refined and easier to...
Burnout Paradise (PS3)

Reviews by Andy Patterson on March 1, 2008

...during a hectic Belfast rush hour. The driver and his helper tried to sue me for a combined total of £32,000. Of course, they got nothing from me, given that...
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)

Reviews by Richo Rosai on February 1, 20081

...Waker, in all its glory, was unchallenging to the point of insult. Even following my personal no-boss-heart rule, it was damn near impossible to die in that game. I felt...
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (Wii)

Reviews by Zach Rich on February 1, 2008

...rated in three categories, but the differences are so trivial that I failed to see them. Also, is there a reason Donkey Kong sounds like an actual donkey? The music...
Rayman (PS1)

Reviews by Meteo Xavier on February 1, 2008

...parametric equations that represent analytic functions. c. (of a proof) using analysis. Also, an·a·lyt·i·cal. [Origin: 1580–90; < ML analy¯ticus < Gk analy¯tikós, equiv. to analy- (see analysis) + -tikos -tic]...
Snowboard Kids (N64)

Reviews by Zach Rich on January 1, 20085

...which is more trick oriented, All-Around, which is extremely self explanatory, and Alpine, which is all about speed and being unable to turn at the slightest angle, no matter how...
Inside the Guide: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Columns by Michael Gray on January 1, 20081

...alphabetical order). Later on, I’ll add sections specific to this game, like a boss section, or a “find all the golden bugs section.” Thursday, October 18: Now that I’ve beaten...