Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony

Diablo inspired RPG. on December 01, 2006

This is a typical Diablo inspired RPG. Your hero will hack, slash and loot his/her way through yet another fantasy setting. What makes this game atypical is how well its made and lack of good rpg's for PSP. The interface in this game is pretty good. You use the knob to move, shoulder buttons to drink potions, directional buttons to switch weapons/magic/ map modes, and others to use weapons. As you learn different skills up to six are assignable via button combinations. The interface falls short a bit when it comes to managing inventory. Pressing select bring up a whole new screen. the is no "paper doll" but rather lists for armor/ weapons/ gear etc.. assigning points and viewing stats takes a bit of taking use to. Good thing you don't take damage as you do so. Other handy feature is compare button which allows quick check to see if your equipped sword is better or worse than that mace you just found.
Another shortcoming that only first line of dialogues is voiced.
However, it is still a greatlooking, fun, engrossing game.

It is a must have for all RPG fans.
4.5/5

Cabela's African Safari

Get that Zebra ! on December 01, 2006

bought this game on a whim, but don't regret my decision one bit. The only con to this game is somewhat long load times. The pros are many. Graphics are simply gorgeous and much more realistic than one may expect. The sound effects are right on the money, from the sounds of your steps in the water to the boom of your shotgun.
There are several types of guns in the game: pistols, shotguns, rifles and crossbows. Different calibers are available and picking the right one for your prey is part of the game. As your progress through the game custom versions of firearms become available. If you don't know anything about guns don't worry, your porter will advise you on the best selection. The game offers several modes: a safari adventure - which basically a story mode, open season where you pick a hunt you have been on before, a tournament where you hunts birds with a shotgun- this mode also has a hot seat mode, instant hunt, and dangerous seven where as you unlock them you hunt the most dangerous animals around - may it be rhino lion or a crocodile.
There are plenty of animals to hunt on in this game, from ducks, and geese to all kinds of antelopes, big cats and rhinos. The hunts very: from tracking animal on foot, riding on a jeep, or an a using a boat to get at some fowl.
I would not recommend this game to a young player given the subject, but will wholeheartedly recommend it to any one else 4.5/5