XBOX Game Reviews

2005 XBOX Game of the Year

A little slow with this XBOX Game of the Year post - but maybe you're like us and trying to find something interesting to play, check Gamespy's XBOX Game of the Year list and see if there's something you missed:

Xbox Top 10 Games of the Year
  1. Half-Life 2
  2. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
  3. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
  4. Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
  5. DOOM 3
  6. NBA 2K6
  7. Psychonauts
  8. Mercenaries
  9. Jade Empire
10. The Warriors

XBOX Game Reviews

Ghost Recon 2 Xbox Game Review

With Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon™ 2 in the face of a humanitarian crisis, the North Korean military revolts, setting the entire region on edge.

The charismatic General Jung seizes power, taking control of North Korea's conventional and nuclear arsenals.

As the threat of war grows ever stronger, the Ghosts must take down Jung's regime in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon™ 2. 

The Xbox version is built from the ground up for the Xbox, designed to push the system to its limits. Xbox gamers will experience unique story lines, level design, and cinematic sequences.

Interact with and fight alongside new characters to the Ghost Recon world, each with his or her own look, personality, and specialization. As the Ghost leader, you can control your squad via voice commands and a new one-click interface.

NCAA Football 2005 XBOX Game Review

We picked up NCAA Football 2005 and have been playing the dynasty mode hard core the last couple days.

Quick takes:
Game play is ok, not as good as Madden NFL 2005. The crowd noise, homefield advantage, player ability to handle pressure (or not) is a nice touch.

The simulation mode with recruiting, coach and team prestige, and managing player discipline adds a lot and is our favorite. It's to the point where we only play really big games and can't wait to get to the new season to see who might turn pro early, who wants to tranfer in and out, and see what blue-chippers we can sign.

To get the full benefit of the simulation, career mode, you will want to play a decent school - doesn't have to be the 6 star school, but go with above 3 stars. Otherwise you don't have the ability to really get in and recruit top players. Once you figure out the recruiting, then go be your favorite small school and see if you can bring them to the big time.

Full XBOX Game Review and Rating of NCAA Football 2005 after the jump:

Full Spectrum Warrior for XBOX

Full Spectrum Warrior Xbox Game Review

Rented Full Spectrum Warrior for the XBOX over the weekend and have played it for hours and hours on end.

Quick impressions: This game is a must purchase. It's one of the best XBOX games yet. The realism and A.I. are unbelievable. This is a thinking man’s game. You will not blow through the levels wildly shooting anything that moves. This game requires strategy and patience to get through campaigns. Move cautiously and take cover or die.
This is one that you don’t even have to rent to try out first. Believe me – buy it.

More Full Spectrum Warrior Review after the jump

Full Spectrum Warrior for XBOX - A Must Have

We don't usually post 'quick buy' links but we just played Full Spectrum Warrior on XBOX and it is a definite MUST BUY - so click below and buy it!

Our full review is on it's way
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Full Spectrum Warrior for XBOX

Full Spectrum Warrior
for XBOX is a highly anticipated game, based on a real US Army simulator - we haven't played yet but the official line sounds great!

Groundbreaking new gameplay: Squad-based tactical action lets you move between two fire teams through simple, intuitive interface; The most intelligent squad AI ever created: Full Spectrum Warrior accurately simulates the actions and reactions of soldiers in intense combat environment; Authentic implementation of U.S. Army doctrine as taught to the Infantry; Multiple environments with varying conditions that affect squad effectiveness and tactics; Rules of Engagement simulate real-world conditions and alter the difficulty level; Squad equipment reflects real weaponry and equipment currently in use by the U.S. Army; Realistic animations for squad members: Motions for soldiers were modeled after a combat veteran who is also an active-duty Sergeant in the U.S. Army Rangers; Xbox Live support.