Appleseed Alpha is what one would expect from watching the other recent releases in the franchise. It has a lot of fast-paced, action-driven scenes with over-the-top choreography. It's great to see Briareos and Deunan back in action, doing what they do best. The animation style is pretty good, the dialogue is decent, and the themes are in line with previous releases. No real standout performances or scenes this time around though. Overall, a good watch worth checking out for Appleseed fans.
My Best Buy number: 2628671365
My Best Buy number: 2628671365
What's great about it: Plenty of action, interesting characters, good animation
What's not so great: Poor dialogue at times, lack of original plot
Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a former street gangster, now looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.Grand Theft Auto V is the largest and most ambitious game Rockstar Games has yet created and takes full advantage of every ounce of processing power available in the current generation of consoles. In order to provide the best possible experience for such a massive and detailed world, the game will have installation requirements on the PlayStation 3 system. Grand Theft Auto V ships on one disc and will install content as soon as you insert the game. The install is roughly 8GB, and players will be able to play as soon as the install is complete.
This is by far the best installment of Grand Theft Auto to date. The characters are well-developed, driving the plot as their paths collide. Each protagonist has his own take on life in Los Santos, which often presents trouble among the group. During a mission that involves all three characters, the player can switch seamlessly from one to the other to deal with each aspect of the heist. Like any GTA title, it does a fantastic job of poking fun at life in America, one stereotype at a time. The tone is humorous, but the characters feel real. The player has the freedom to play through as a stand-up guy or go on a rampage as a chaotic psycho. The power is in the player's hands to choose how to conduct him or herself. The graphics are the best yet for GTA, and the massive soundtrack features over a dozen radio stations with plenty of tunes to keep you going. The cars are beautiful and abundant, and there is so much variety to the missions. With so many aspects of gameplay and customization, the replay value is off the charts. Rockstar really knocked it out of the park on this one. It was worth the wait.
My Best Buy number: 2628671365
My Best Buy number: 2628671365
What's great about it: Intriguing story, top-notch graphics, seamless cutscenes, great soundtrack, tried and true gameplay