By seaempty. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 5:40:36 PM
seaempty, micro, review, ds
What is it?
The next game in the extremely popular turn-based strategy series. It's the second time the game has appeared on the DS, and it's undergone a bit of a makeover. It's gone back to it's roots, become grittier, and added online multiplayer.
How does it play?
If you've played previous Advance Wars you'll know what to expect. It's maintained everything about the series that makes it so playable. There's some new units, less emphasis on CO Powers, and it's a thoroughly enjoyable game to play. The campaign mode has a great story, and enough missions and training maps to keep you occupied for many, many hours.
Throw in dozens of classic and new maps to play on, a detailed map editor, and this game represents true value for money. Yes, you will have played some of the maps before, but the new units keep them fresh. The original DS game cried out for online multiplayer, and Dark Conflict delivers (and with Voice chat too!). It's simple - if you're a fan of the series, get this game as it's arguably the best version of Advance Wars yet. If you're not a fan, or have never played any the series, get this game anyway.
N+ Summary
Game: Advance Wars: Dark Conflict/Days of Ruin
Developed by: Nintendo
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Players: 1-4
Release Date: Out now
Supports WFC: Yes
Video available: No
N+ Points
N+ We love the gritty new look
N+ Lengthy Campaign
N+ So many maps to play on
N+ Same great gameplay
N+ Online multiplayer with VOIP
N+ Improved CO powers
N- Points
N- Some of the new units are a bit dull
JudgmeN+: 9.5
By seaempty. Monday, March 31, 2008 6:53:00 PM
seaempty, micro, review, ds
What is it?
A new puzzle game based on Tangrams. The idea is to make different shapes using a set number of pieces.
How does it play?
The stylus control is perfect, and you'll pick it up in no time. Although some of the puzzles are fairly easy, the game quickly becomes addictive, and with over 500 puzzles to complete, it's sure to keep you occupied for quite some time. There's no online mode, but you can play against the clock, or against others via local Wi-Fi. It's a great little game, and a decent addition to the DS puzzle library. If you like laid-back logic puzzles that make you think, this one's for you.
N+ Summary
Game: Neves
Developed by: Yukes
Genre: Puzzle
Players: 1-2
Release Date: Out now
Supports WFC: No
Video available: No
N+ Points
N+ Simple yet effective
N+ Touch controls are easy and work very well
N+ 500 puzzles means value for money
N+ Good mix of game modes
N+ Nice levels of difficulty
N- Points
N- A bit bland
N- Can get repetitive
N- The music is mighty annoying
JudgmeN+: 8.0
By seaempty. Thursday, March 6, 2008 5:37:46 PM
seaempty, games, review, ds
Retro gaming is like opening Pandora's Box. More often than not, those happy childhood memories you have of playing videogames are shattered within five minutes of replaying them in this new age of gaming. We have been spoiled by 3D graphics and stereo sound, and technology is moving fast. Who needs Wolfenstein 3D, when you have Metroid Prime? And yet we like revisiting the past. The success of the Wii's Virtual Console has shown that people are willing to pay to play games that were once groundbreaking. Atari are the latest publisher who wants to help us return to our gaming past, and expose new audiences to legendary games. Namco Museum DS has just been released on the console, and N+ jumped at the chance to replay some arcade classics. Were we left with our memories in tact? Read on to find out.Read more...
By AntonCaptainSeagull. Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:52:17 PM
members, no more heroes, nintendo, discussion
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Nplus was bent on pushing No More Heroes into the light of day, the project was something that we felt needed to be experienced once it was released, we also knew that every time a game for older audiences shows up on Wii that it also carries heavy ramifications on the future of mature titles on the system. So on top of our love of sharing good games with everyone - thank you, were nerds, we also wanted this title to sell really well, so that more mature titles would come out more often, and more importantly Grasshopper Manufacture and Suda 51 continue to produce for Nintendo systems. We decorated N+ in NMH theme, .Ed dressed as the star "Travis Touchdown" for our costume contest, and now we bring you the review. (beware of foul-language)
You knew we were going to review it, we knew we were going to review it, but the question still remains: did we love it?Read more...
By MK-MK. Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:01:34 PM
podcast, MK-, pew pew pew, N+
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MK, here, rounding up a 4-in-1 mega review of the games compatible with the Wii-Zapper.
- Link's Crossbow Training
- Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 [arcade mode]
- Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles
- Ghost Squad
Yup, it's another N+ Cast made by yours truly:
Click to listen to the N+ Light-Gun Round-Up 2007 or
Subscribe in iTunes!Whether you're shooting undead mummies, Nazis, Zombies or Terrorists--I'll help you decipher which course of this 4-part meal should get you asking the waiter for some more napkins. Check after the break for the N+ Summaries [or for the hearing impaired]...
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By seaempty. Monday, December 10, 2007 5:04:34 PM
seaempty, games, review, wii
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Need for Speed ProStreet is the latest addition to the Need for Speed series, and to freshen things up, EA Games have taken the underground street-racing scene, and brought it to the pro-circuit. N+ have put our foot down, and taken the Wii version for a test drive. Read on to see if it passes our road test.Read more...
By AntonCaptainSeagull. Thursday, December 6, 2007 9:41:52 PM
screenshots, nintendo, games, seagull
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We already have one review of Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii, but We just can't leave it alone! This time Captain Seagull writes his review after collecting all 120 power stars in the game!
If you plan on collecting all 120 power stars then this review is a must-read because I have found a glitch in the game that may prevent you from getting one power star! there is a way around it, but you must do things in an order to prevent the glitch, as far as I know you can't "fix" it once it's been done. I Goofed and confused "Matter Splatter Mansion" with "Matter Splatter Galaxy"
"Read More" for the Captains review...
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By Geoff GirardinG-off. Thursday, December 6, 2007 7:47:49 PM
G-Off, review, wii, ds
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Today was the first time we have done an audio review here on N+. I reviewed the Wii and DS versions of Geometry Wars: Galaxies, and hopefully you all like my hot voice. We are hoping that this will be the start of an N+ podcast, which would be uber-fun for all of us. I apologize for my um's and ah's through the review, I tried editing it out the best that I can. Please note: when I said 'according to seaempty...' that is not his opinion on this game. It is his description for the 10 rating. Also, the music played at the beginning and end is the main menu music from the DS version of Geometry Wars.
Click here to listen to the review!!
(Around 14 minutes long, right click -> save as if you want it.)
Read more for a scorings.Read more...
By seaempty. Monday, November 26, 2007 5:59:40 PM
seaempty, games, review, ds
The PC and home console versions of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have been much hyped, but little has been said of the DS version. You may not actually realise that it exists! It does, and we’ve played it. Read on to see what we think.Read more...
By seaempty. Friday, November 23, 2007 7:23:36 AM
seaempty, sega, games, review
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In celebration of the release of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games on the Wii, N+ are carrying out a special review. Three mods will be battling it out in 15 events over 5 days, to see who will be crowned N+ Olympic Champion. Through the magic of IRC, we'll be playing a selection of events, and awarding medals according to how we fair against each other. The contender with the most gold medals after today's events wins the glory!
We will also be revealing the winner of the copy of the game today! All the details will be at the end of the review.
The Contenders...
| G-Off |
seaempty |
LutherJW |
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 |
 |
Representing USA
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Representing Great Britain
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Representing USA
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Read on for Day 5's events...
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By Joel Lutherlutherjw. Thursday, November 22, 2007 7:56:05 PM
super, review, lutherjw, galaxy
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Super Mario Galaxy is the latest Mario platformer to be released, and it is gathering critical acclaim from many sources. It's Mario's first outing on Wii, and things are a bit different this time around. Read on to see our thoughts.Read more...
By seaempty. Thursday, November 22, 2007 6:05:07 PM
competition, update, seaempty, sega
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In celebration of the release of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games on the Wii, N+ are carrying out a special review. Three mods will be battling it out in 15 events over 5 days, to see who will be crowned N+ Olympic Champion. Through the magic of IRC, we'll be playing a selection of events, and awarding medals according to how we fair against each other. The contender with the most gold medals on Friday wins the glory!
During the week we'll be giving our thoughts on the game, and also giving you the chance to win a copy, courtesy of the very nice chaps at SEGA Europe. Details of this will be posted at the end of each day's events.
The Contenders...
| G-Off |
seaempty |
LutherJW |
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|
|
| Representing USA
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Representing Great Britain
|
Representing USA
|
Read on for Day 4's events...
Read more...
By seaempty. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:46:55 PM
seaempty, sega, review, wii
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In celebration of the release of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games on the Wii, N+ are carrying out a special review. Three mods will be battling it out in 15 events over 5 days, to see who will be crowned N+ Olympic Champion. Through the magic of IRC, we'll be playing a selection of events, and awarding medals according to how we fair against each other. The contender with the most gold medals on Friday wins the glory!
During the week we'll be giving our thoughts on the game, and also giving you the chance to win a copy, courtesy of the very nice chaps at SEGA Europe. Details of this will be posted at the end of each day's events.
The Contenders...
| G-Off |
seaempty |
LutherJW |
|
|
|
| Representing USA
|
Representing Great Britain
|
Representing USA
|
Read on for Day 3's events...
Read more...
By seaempty. Tuesday, November 20, 2007 4:35:46 PM
seaempty, games, review, wii
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In celebration of the release of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games on the Wii, N+ are carrying out a special review. Three mods will be battling it out in 15 events over 5 days, to see who will be crowned N+ Olympic Champion. Through the magic of IRC, we'll be playing a selection of events, and awarding medals according to how we fair against each other. The contender with the most gold medals on Friday wins the glory!
During the week we'll be giving our thoughts on the game, and also giving you the chance to win a copy, courtesy of the very nice chaps at SEGA Europe. Details of this will be posted at the end of each day's events.
The Contenders...
| G-Off |
seaempty |
LutherJW |
|
|
|
| Representing USA
|
Representing Great Britain
|
Representing USA
|
Read on for Day 2's events...
Read more...
By seaempty. Monday, November 19, 2007 4:50:51 PM
seaempty, N+, sega, games
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In celebration of the release of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games on the Wii, N+ are carrying out a special review. Three mods will be battling it out in 15 events over 5 days, to see who will be crowned N+ Olympic Champion. Through the magic of IRC, we'll be playing a selection of events, and awarding medals according to how we fair against each other. The contender with the most gold medals on Friday wins the glory!
During the week we'll be giving our thoughts on the game, and also giving you the chance to win a copy, courtesy of the very nice chaps at SEGA Europe. Details of this will be posted at the end of each day's events.
The Contenders...
| G-Off |
seaempty |
LutherJW |
|
|
|
| Representing USA
|
Representing Great Britain
|
Representing USA
|
Read on for Day 1's events...
Read more...
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