Guide 2 Games » PS 1 http://guide2games.org Christian Spotlight's Game Reviews Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:55:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Resident Evil http://guide2games.org/2009-reviews/2935/resident-evil/ http://guide2games.org/2009-reviews/2935/resident-evil/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 13:51:59 +0000 John Fox http://guide2games.org/?p=2935 Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of the mansion?

Rating: strong-caution

Violence: Blood spurts when hit, dead bodies form pools of blood, some blood stains, bloody bodies, decapitations, zombies chewing on corpses.

Language: D*mn, h*ll, "oh my God" and "oh God!" are used a couple times.

Adult Content: Un-detailed pictures of Adam & Eve and a girl in a swim suit.

Other: References to eaten bodies and people turning into zombies, vomiting zombies.

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]]> http://guide2games.org/2009-reviews/2935/resident-evil/feed/ 4 Metal Gear Solid http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/1047/metal-gear-solid/ http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/1047/metal-gear-solid/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:00:00 +0000 Colonel Link http://guide2games.org/?p=1047
Ah, Metal Gear Solid. Never heard of the game? Then you must have been hiding under a rock. Metal Gear Solid is a stealth action video and computer game directed by Hideo Kojima. The game was developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and first published by Konami in 1998 for the PlayStation console. It is the third canonical title released in the Metal Gear series, and a direct sequel to Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. It is often considered to be the first stealth game, wherein the player must avoid being seen by enemies rather than fight them. The game implements several cinematic qualities, such as lengthy cut scenes, leading some to call it an "interactive movie".
]]> A compelling plot, interesting characters, and great action make Metal Gear Solid a game that no one should miss.

Rating: some-issues

Violence: When shot, enemies jerk a little bit and a puff of blood sprays. Cutscenes are a bit bloodier: In one scene, there are many dead people with bloody wounds, and the walls are covered in blood as well. Some characters lose hands and other limbs.

Sexual Content: 2 easter eggs allow you to see a woman in her underwear. A mind controlled woman begs you to "make love to her".

Spiritual Issues: Many of the characters have supernatural abilities, including psychic powers, mind control, flight, and one of the villains is a tribal shaman.

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]]> http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/1047/metal-gear-solid/feed/ 3 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/821/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night/ http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/821/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:00 +0000 Guest Reviewers http://guide2games.org/?p=821
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a 2D action / rpg game with religious references. I'm sure we've all heard of the character Dracula. The evil vampire with blood-sucking tendencies is often depicted in a great number of fantastical books and movies. In the Castlevania video games he's been a mainstay, resulting in stories that usually boil down to the simple formula of "kill Dracula to save humanity from the forces of evil". The problem is that this demon never seems to die but gets resurrected every hundred or so years and thus we have another Castlevania game. This creates the need for a dedicated family of vampire slayers (the Belmonts) and a player to lead them to their ultimate goal.
]]> Fast-paced, vampire hunting action.

Rating: some-issues

Violence: Mild blood is shown in most cases when damage is given or received; more is usually shown when damage is received or when the player dies. Some enemies decapitate before dying. Two different kinds of zombies decapitate in a gruesome way; one zombie spurts blood and yells as it splits in half, the other continues to fight while being decapitated into two halves.

Adult content: Some enemy monsters are exposed; there is one that is half monster/half woman who is bare-breasted. Other suggestive monsters include a succubus and harpies. As in Order of Ecclesia the detail is lacking in their physical features and the careful positioning of limbs makes them less revealing.

Spiritual Content : A lot of demonic, occult, pagan, and other references are included. They are there in most cases to compliment the setting of the game (many are derived from Dracula myths); occult references are included primarily as some occult serve Dracula and are responsible with him being raised from the dead. Witches, monsters, and demons are fought while magic (and magical items) are sometimes used. Some boss enemies may be disturbing, including Beezelbub, Granfalloon (or Legion), etc. Weapons, items, and sub-weapons include a pentagram, holy water, holy rod, a cross, etc. It is up to the player to choose which of these will be used; you are not forced to use any of them. The player’s character (Alucard) is a vampire that has to sleep in a coffin to save the game and/or regain health. Some spells and weapons allow Alucard to regain health while damaging the enemy. He may also acquire familiars over the course of the game including a fairy, a mischievous demon, a flaming skull, a bat, and a sword. Which familiar is used (if any at all) is determined by the player.

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]]> http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/821/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night/feed/ 35 Tenchu: Stealth Assassins http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/792/tenchu-stealth-assassins/ http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/792/tenchu-stealth-assassins/#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 19:57:05 +0000 Colonel Link http://guide2games.org/?p=792
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins is a stealth game in which the player takes the role of a ninja. During the 10 stages of the game you will have to compete missions or your master, varying from assassination to message delivery. Plot: Set in Feudal Japan, you take on the role of one of Lord Gohda’s Ninja assassins, Rikimaru or Ayame. You are sworn to serve Lord Gohda, and you must take out all who oppose him, be they human, canine, undead or Demon. Slight story details vary depending on whom you choose, but not enough for them to qualify as differing stories.
]]> Fun concepts, but bad controls and worse graphics make Tenchu not worth your time.

Rating: strong-caution

The violence is quite heavy, with enemies throats being slit, with blood spurts, and decapitations.

You also fight demons, but they just look like weird aliens that shoot fireballs.

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]]> http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/792/tenchu-stealth-assassins/feed/ 1 Silent Hill http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/736/silent-hill/ http://guide2games.org/2008-reviews/736/silent-hill/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:58:49 +0000 Colonel Link http://guide2games.org/?p=736
"The fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh." Silent Hill is Konami's first entry in the horror genre, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the creepiest games of all time. Plot: Ah, where to begin. How can one possibly summarize a plot as complex and deep as Silent Hill's? Well, I'll just keep it simple then: Seven years ago, Harry Mason and his wife found a baby by the road. The couple adopted her as their own, naming her Cheryl. Following his wife's illness and death, Harry has continued to look after Cheryl. At the start of the game, Harry is driving Cheryl to the resort town Silent Hill for a vacation. A cop on a motorbike drives past his jeep. Moments later, Harry spots the same motorbike lying unattended by the side of the road. Not long after that, the jeep crashes when Harry swerves to avoid hitting the ghostly apparition of a little girl. When he regains consciousness, Harry discovers that Cheryl is missing and the streets are engulfed in fog. There is also snow falling from the sky, which is strange considering the time of year.
]]> Horror at it's best, Silent Hill will scare even thr most hardened of men. Add a compelling story to that, and you have an incredible adventure.

Rating: strong-caution

Although your attacks don't ever produce much blood, the areas you go though are covered in it, along with skinless people hanging on barbed wire in cages.

Hell is used, but in the literal sense, not as an expletive. The game is full of supernatural and spiritual content, but the lines between good and evil are very clear.

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