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X-Men Legends: Xbox
Finally an X-Men game done right with multiplayer and
multicharacter usage. This game was so much fun to play and by
far the best X-Men game out there. the controller allows you to
access almost all of the mutant superpowers. Is a little awkward
when you have to suck on the right trigger and cannot suck on the
right controller hole to perform one of the four moves. Other than
that everything is very accessible and the character moves very
freely with the controller's reaction. Finally I feel like I am part of the
superhero battles. This RPG allows for excellent level viewing and
character viewing. You don't have to worry about awkward angles
to switch with the control because the camera angles are mostly
over the shoulder and above. These game camera angles have
proven even in computer games of RPG games to even the playing
field for players like me.
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Geist: Game Cube
My first reaction was that this was such an amazing game and
innovative. Using the quad controller this game is very accessible
with only minor limits in aiming and running which is a common
problem with the controller. Other than that you can float around
like a ghost, possess people and objects to scare characters and
manipulate your way through the levels. This game makes it fun to
be a ghost but it's not scary when you're the one scaring others.
Fortunately the game is set up so you can still run forward, left,
right and backwards and stop and quick am up without switching
over to the other controllers switch. However you do have to stop
and turn left and then run forward or backwards. Running and
turning your character results in a aiming of the gun and viewing
point. The only game I came across where you can comfortably
enough stop, aim shoot and even change your angle of view
quickly.
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Constantine: Xbox
This game is very submersive and intriguing involving religious
symbolism, with the use of the quad control joystick I was able to
fully appreciate the game and had some issues with analog
controls.
Used with permission from CNET Networks, Inc., Copyright 200_. All rights reserved."
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The Punisher: Xbox
The different ways of punishing people was a new strategy using
games. However there are issues with analog controls using the
quad control joystick. Using this joystickI have discovered that
most of the problems pertained to analog controls. This is
because while playing the game the player becomes a sitting duck
unable to move the character and shoot at people at the same
time. Story could use work but the game play is fun. Used with permission
from CNET Networks, Inc., Copyright 200_. All rights reserved.
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Spiderman 2: Xbox
Incredible game play and character story control. Giving the player
the ability to choose their own path and story development in a free
roaming city is very contagious. Using the quad control joystick I
would say this game meets almost every standard for accessibility
except for exhausting Web slinging. Just like using your fingers
can you imagine sucking or popping through a hole every time you
need to shoot a web? Incredible story and gameplay. Definitely
better than the first Spiderman game. Used with permission from CNET Networks,
Inc., Copyright 200_. All rights reserved.
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Tom Clancy: Splinter Cell, Chaos Theory
Stealth gameplay is always easier than fast action play. The story
is well written. I enjoyed the environments and definitely think this
game puts you write into the look and feel of a real assassin.
Quadcontrol compatibility is almost complete but lacks the same
feature as many similar games, which is running and aiming the
gun at the same time. A very difficult game but not impossible to
play. Used with permission from CNET Networks, Inc., Copyright 200_. All rights reserved.
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Worms 3D
This older game is a remake of an old worms computer game. My first
reaction in tutorial mode was that this gamehad a slow downloading turn
capabilities. This means after your turn you have to wait several seconds
until you can react or act again. After playing the game the game became
addictive and I imagine it would be a lot more fun not playing the computer
and playing some real person. This game is great for working with the quad
control joystick because you set up your action that is kind choose your
weapon and strike out at the other opposing worms. It's hard to figure out
what they're saying sometimes but they have cute and trendy remarks such as
"ryu ken" when you choose the karate attack. The environment is completely
destructive and I found that a very attractive and fun feature. Online enabled
and I imagine that feature would be a lot more fun than battling the
computer.
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Star Wars: Nights of the Old Republic 1
Very good response from quadcontrol joystick. The game
HUD(Heads Up Display) takes a little bit to get used to with
gameplay. For that reason I got frustrated and quit the game early.
I found the gameplay and storyline a little bit slow and boring.
Hoping the second game will be better.
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Star Wars: Nights of the Old Republic 2
With much improvement from the first game this sequel has better
gameplay, controls, storyline, and graphics. The difference in
graphics might be a little harder to tell. The most interesting factor
to me was the choice of becoming a good or bad knight through
your actions. This trend in game design is also seen in games like
Fable. Much more subversive to the player and it creates direct
results of players actions. No linear game design here. Linear
game design creates predictable outcomes and one path story
development. Very Quadcontrol compatible. Very innovative
one-button command which make it easier for quads to play. I very
much recommend the second game but the first might be just as
good now that I am familiar with the game controls and HUD
controls.
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