Wow I just can't believe how fast time flies, specially when all you do is work, work, work.... Finally in 3 years i have found the time to update my blog, and to acompany it, the new and well confirmed MK9 (The Mortal Kombat).
We all heard it forst at E3 2010 and by this time we all know so much it is almost as if we played it ourselfs, and boy what a spectecular game it's gona be.
but first i have to do an apology to Mr. Ed Boon for not trusting him and expecting the worst, you sir have proven me wrong and rightfully so too....
only a month to go and MK9 is released... I just can't wait writing a review on this.
I see it pointless giving out more detail about this game beacuse 99% of the world allready knows everything there is to know to date....
anyways, see you all in April for my MK9 review...
Friday, March 4, 2011
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Creativity... and Xbox 360
Well, I finally got my hand on Xbox LIVE golden membership, now i can show you my Forza Motorsport 3 creations...
ahhh the beauty of having too much time...
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Mortal Kombat + Warner Bros = 9?
Well, Due to the economic crisis we had early this year, is spelled DOOM for a lot of respected companies, umungst them is MIDWAY GAMES. not only did the market feel the struggle but it also got to everyone in a very close and personal way, hence me updating my blog in almost a years time (if not more).
But what does this all mean for Mortal Kombat, most of us all ready know that Warner Brothers jumped in the line for the Mortal Kombat IP.
http://kotaku.com/5312018/warner-bros-now-owns-midway-mortal-kombat
Well, it sure seems prommising, specially the promise of being Darker and Gorry... but personally due to past expierience about Ed Boon's promises, I'm afraid that we just might see a nother cross-breed between MK and WB.
Sub-Zero vs Roadrunner
Scorpion vs Daffy Duck
Shao Khan vs Bugs Bunnny...
Well, It wont be all that bad actually, that is IF Freakaziod and the Animaniacs is in, then it'll rock da house...
But for now everything remains a mystery as usual, untill something is revieled, most probably in a damn picture puzzel or word-cross thingy, or probably in a Bugs Bunny cartoon...
Last Thought: It's been a year and no new material has dodged up, so for me, MK 9 is just another BS story to keep us all hoping in something that will never be. Like Santa Clause...
But what does this all mean for Mortal Kombat, most of us all ready know that Warner Brothers jumped in the line for the Mortal Kombat IP.
http://kotaku.com/5312018/warner-bros-now-owns-midway-mortal-kombat
Well, it sure seems prommising, specially the promise of being Darker and Gorry... but personally due to past expierience about Ed Boon's promises, I'm afraid that we just might see a nother cross-breed between MK and WB.
Sub-Zero vs Roadrunner
Scorpion vs Daffy Duck
Shao Khan vs Bugs Bunnny...
Well, It wont be all that bad actually, that is IF Freakaziod and the Animaniacs is in, then it'll rock da house...
But for now everything remains a mystery as usual, untill something is revieled, most probably in a damn picture puzzel or word-cross thingy, or probably in a Bugs Bunny cartoon...
Last Thought: It's been a year and no new material has dodged up, so for me, MK 9 is just another BS story to keep us all hoping in something that will never be. Like Santa Clause...
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
TheRalfZer0's MK vs DCU review
Where to begin…..?
I must admit there was a moment that I really didn’t expect much from this game, due to many reviews going about as if this game is a major let down but yet cool (oxymoron). Even with the supplier that lied like flies about the release date here in South Africa (found out they were holding stock back.).
I came home, put the disc in, installed it onto my HDD (thank you NXE) and then waited a good 30min, in that 30min quickly helped my wife with random stuff (so that she can’t say that I do not help around the house) and once it was done, my heart just could take it anymore…
I started up the game, with its normal Midway logo and such (I didn’t want to skip anthing, was afraid I’d skip an epic intro) after the logo came, the menu screen. Where the hell is the jaw dropping intro, where? What MK game DOESN’t have an intro…
But it wasn’t the end of the world anyways, the menu started off with Batamn, when I selected Single Player, the camera zoomed pass Batman’s shoulder and scorpion came falling down (from where I do not know, but it was cool) then I realized I wanted to see the model viewer before play, so when I returned to the main menu, the animation continued, Batman turned around quickly with a “WTF” face… Enough about the cool animations…
I got to the BIOS menu, and there I could view my fav. Characters in full 3d, unfortunately it would’ve been cool to see them or to chose an animation but none the less, the models look fantastic. Forget about you PS2 models, this was really well done, even the texture quality was ZOMG.
After I had my fix on the BIOS viewer, it’s off to start Story mode, once selected, you are presented to choose a side, MK or DC (Thank you Captain Obvious!) so, I went with DC’s side first. Ah, intro time , these weren’t pre-rendered or anything like the cut scenes from what will seem like a movie, this was pure “real-time”.
To make a story short, Story mode was really great fun, the biggest let down was the length of the Story mode, there is 7 Chapters, and each chapter has about 3 fights in them, between every fight there is cut scenes, some were really funny!
Arcade mode, kind of explain itself, the other let down was that the whole roster (excluding Darkseid and Shao Kahn) was available even before Story Mode
Kombo Chalange:
Yeah pretty much “sounds easier than it really is”, it really works on your button bashing skills, it really is challenging, the bad thing is, no where does it explain the symbols, and with the Xbox 360 crappy D-Pad, you’re sure to Fatality your controller “M” rating style…
Ah, which reminds me, the Fatalities, it really isn’t that bad once you see it for yourself, some are really cheesy, but it really looks good despite of the “T” rating!
The game play is awesome, really, the new fighting mechanics like freefall and Klose Kombat really are great, and Free Fall, that’s Epic, every time I fight I hope to get in a bash while we fall… The movement is really 2D based, where your 3D movements are also available, but with the Xbox D-PAD, you tend to get yourself killed while trying to do a special move. Talking about the sucky D-Pad, the Xbox 360 really doesn’t make executing a fatality any easier.
To sum it down
Pros:
• Great game play really brought back OLD SCHOOL
• Awesome detail to models (damage details are so cool)
• Solid story for both sides with the cheesy humor that lifts tension
• Good roster, really didn’t expect Lex to be this badass
• Voice acting was pretty cool
Cons:
• Story mode is very short and leaves you wanting more
• Lack of cool unlockables
• Kombo challenge doesn’t explain all the symbols
• Arcade endings are stills, not cut scenes
• Not all characters have a chapter in story mode
• Some thing are still left unexplained
Final Score
7.9/10
This game is really fun, but some things could’ve been better
So here is something to enjoy:
I must admit there was a moment that I really didn’t expect much from this game, due to many reviews going about as if this game is a major let down but yet cool (oxymoron). Even with the supplier that lied like flies about the release date here in South Africa (found out they were holding stock back.).
I came home, put the disc in, installed it onto my HDD (thank you NXE) and then waited a good 30min, in that 30min quickly helped my wife with random stuff (so that she can’t say that I do not help around the house) and once it was done, my heart just could take it anymore…
I started up the game, with its normal Midway logo and such (I didn’t want to skip anthing, was afraid I’d skip an epic intro) after the logo came, the menu screen. Where the hell is the jaw dropping intro, where? What MK game DOESN’t have an intro…
But it wasn’t the end of the world anyways, the menu started off with Batamn, when I selected Single Player, the camera zoomed pass Batman’s shoulder and scorpion came falling down (from where I do not know, but it was cool) then I realized I wanted to see the model viewer before play, so when I returned to the main menu, the animation continued, Batman turned around quickly with a “WTF” face… Enough about the cool animations…
I got to the BIOS menu, and there I could view my fav. Characters in full 3d, unfortunately it would’ve been cool to see them or to chose an animation but none the less, the models look fantastic. Forget about you PS2 models, this was really well done, even the texture quality was ZOMG.
After I had my fix on the BIOS viewer, it’s off to start Story mode, once selected, you are presented to choose a side, MK or DC (Thank you Captain Obvious!) so, I went with DC’s side first. Ah, intro time , these weren’t pre-rendered or anything like the cut scenes from what will seem like a movie, this was pure “real-time”.
To make a story short, Story mode was really great fun, the biggest let down was the length of the Story mode, there is 7 Chapters, and each chapter has about 3 fights in them, between every fight there is cut scenes, some were really funny!
Arcade mode, kind of explain itself, the other let down was that the whole roster (excluding Darkseid and Shao Kahn) was available even before Story Mode
Kombo Chalange:
Yeah pretty much “sounds easier than it really is”, it really works on your button bashing skills, it really is challenging, the bad thing is, no where does it explain the symbols, and with the Xbox 360 crappy D-Pad, you’re sure to Fatality your controller “M” rating style…
Ah, which reminds me, the Fatalities, it really isn’t that bad once you see it for yourself, some are really cheesy, but it really looks good despite of the “T” rating!
The game play is awesome, really, the new fighting mechanics like freefall and Klose Kombat really are great, and Free Fall, that’s Epic, every time I fight I hope to get in a bash while we fall… The movement is really 2D based, where your 3D movements are also available, but with the Xbox D-PAD, you tend to get yourself killed while trying to do a special move. Talking about the sucky D-Pad, the Xbox 360 really doesn’t make executing a fatality any easier.
To sum it down
Pros:
• Great game play really brought back OLD SCHOOL
• Awesome detail to models (damage details are so cool)
• Solid story for both sides with the cheesy humor that lifts tension
• Good roster, really didn’t expect Lex to be this badass
• Voice acting was pretty cool
Cons:
• Story mode is very short and leaves you wanting more
• Lack of cool unlockables
• Kombo challenge doesn’t explain all the symbols
• Arcade endings are stills, not cut scenes
• Not all characters have a chapter in story mode
• Some thing are still left unexplained
Final Score
7.9/10
This game is really fun, but some things could’ve been better
So here is something to enjoy:
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
IT HAS BEGUN
Yes, I finaly have it MK vs DCU. IT IS MINE!!!!!!
It has been so hard to keep away from the spoilers that is poluting the forums now, but I managed
But 1 thing I couldn't resist was this:
Sweet Fatality Guide :D
My Review is coming very soon... :D
It has been so hard to keep away from the spoilers that is poluting the forums now, but I managed
But 1 thing I couldn't resist was this:
Sweet Fatality Guide :D
My Review is coming very soon... :D
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Proudly South African? Yeah right....
Well today MK vs DCU should've been out, but once again the "beloved" Ster Kinekor postpone the 360 edition to 5th December, while the PS3 version will snugle up in some PS3 consoles TODAY, 360 owners must wait e few more weeks...
I phone Ster Kinekor, to find out why this is so...
They gave me a tipical South African excuse: "Uh, we do not know....."
Ha, suppose to be profesionals eh? Gimme a break...
I phone Ster Kinekor, to find out why this is so...
They gave me a tipical South African excuse: "Uh, we do not know....."
Ha, suppose to be profesionals eh? Gimme a break...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Around the Corner...
MK vs DCU has finaly made it, while in development this game suffered tormendous ranting and hatred but atleast there were those defending it's title...
16 November 2008 it hit the USA shelves allready a few dousand ranters apoligiezed about their ranting... and all ready there are gamers hitting the online rankings as if it was the last few cookies in the jar... hmmm, coooookies...
So I'll await my copy, eagerly, and soon I'll post my own personal review on this game.
but in the meantime, why don't you all just enjoy some videos...
16 November 2008 it hit the USA shelves allready a few dousand ranters apoligiezed about their ranting... and all ready there are gamers hitting the online rankings as if it was the last few cookies in the jar... hmmm, coooookies...
So I'll await my copy, eagerly, and soon I'll post my own personal review on this game.
but in the meantime, why don't you all just enjoy some videos...
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