Pads & Panels

Title: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Platform: iPhone

Publisher: Sega

Developer: Sega

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Review by: Thomas Braaksma

Sonic the Hedgehog is a one of the most beloved characters in the history of gaming. So naturally it’s a pleasure to see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 re-released in the App store for iPhone. The game translates beautifully when used at full screen (make sure to go to the options menu and switch this), though despite the beauty of playing this classic again, there are some faults. The gameplay can get frustrating due to the slippery directional pad. The unnatural flow of controls will have the gamer correcting finger placement, taking him out of the experience. Though the idea of translating classic games to the iPhone format is great, developers need to work on the gameplay more before passing their babies off to eager fans. In the mean time Sonic the Hedgehog 2 simply suffices, and helps pass the time. (more…)

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Title: Doom II

Platform: XBLA

ESRB: M

Publisher: Bethesda

Developer: Id Software/Nerve Software

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Review by: Eric Stuckart

If Wolfenstein 3D was the granddaddy of the FPS genre, then Doom and Doom II were the cool uncles. The first Doom took the PC gaming world by storm back in 1993 when it first released, and ‘94’s sequel improved on the successful formula. Now, finally available on Xbox Live Arcade, Doom II is back with even more features than ever. The game was ported over with nary a hitch, but as an added bonus, this version of Doom II has a new chapter, “No Rest for the Living.” With great level design and intense amounts of challenge, this 9-level set stands on its own in the spirit of the original classic. In addition to that is multiplayer, which also features four-way split-screen local and online co-op, as well as the original deathmatch games. With the irreverent humor of every other episode, this is definitely one to pick up for Doom fans, except, of course, for those keyboard-only Doomguys out there. (more…)

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