Felix Knoke @tarion
Reviews
Metroid Fusion (Game Boy Advance)
This one turned a handheld-critic to a handheld-fan!
The Good
Some friends almost forced me to play this game - bus when I laid in the bed, connected the GBA to my stereo, adjusted the light and was sucked into this strange, paranoid and very intense world... At first, this is just a simple 2D jump 'n run - but it turnes out to be much, much more! Sound and graphics are well - the gameplay is fantastic! And bonus-thumbs-up for the intuitive controls!
The Bad
Difficult questions! I'd say, that this game is a bit short - but on the other hand, it offers enough replayabilty. And then, there are some bosses, that are invincible for hours - until you find out the right technique, and finish them off in a minute...
The Bottom Line
Classical 2D jump 'n run thru a complex spacestation, where a strange alien virus break free. You have to shoot enemies, turn switched, discover secret rooms&tunnels. Doesn't sound special, huh? But the great gameplay, the gloomy atmosphere and the simple to handle, but powerful controls turn Metroid Fusion into a triple-A title!
By Felix Knoke on December 2, 2002
Iron Storm (Windows)
Ironstorm has potential - but doesn't use it...
The Good
IronStorm's most important point is it's story and atmosphere. There's always something happening around you. Via a TV-Station you get to know the most recent political and/or military movements. The whole gameworld is dark and decayed, the weapons have a old but evolved look.
The Bad
The game is a standard-egoshooter without any new ideas or features. The graphic could be better (doesn't even have multi-texturing,...), the leveldesign is repetitive and a bit poor. And don't try the multiplayer-part...
The Bottom Line
IronStorm could be a good game - if there were experienced designers! The good story and intensive atmosphere are quite impressive, but the bad graphic, the repetitive gameplay and the crappy multiplayer-part leave a bad feeling about this game. IronStorm could be good - but isn't. But on the other side - it's not a crap game! People should try the demo and then decide to bye Ironstorm or not...
By Felix Knoke on October 25, 2002