Final Blog: Video Blog

For our final game review post, we decided to meet up at Meshal's apartment, one of our team members, to play some games and discuss what we liked and didn't like about them.

In the video you will see Michael arrive at Meshal's home, and is greeted by Matt and Brian who are playing Fifa 16 and Mortal Kombat X respectively. Michael begins discussion by asking questions about the game's and what they like/dislike about them. This is followed by further questions from Meshal. 

Big thanks goes to Meshal for supplying his home and his video equipment which he used very professionally. Meshal is also responsible for all production and editing.

Hope you enjoy!

Michael Sparks: Actor
Brian Ko: Actor
Matthew Theseira: Actor
Meshal Alragom: Actor, Producer, Editor

Asphalt 8: Airborne Mobile: Game Review

Reviewed by Brian on 18th May 2016

Our rating: 7.0/10.0

Platform(s): Mobile (Android/iOS/BlackBerry 10), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8, Windows 10, Tizen

Genre(s): Racing

The best mobile arcade racing game series reaches a new turning point! Perform dynamic, high-speed aerial stunts in an intense driving experience powered by a brand-new physics engine!

Asphalt 8: Airborne is developed and published by Gameloft as part of the Asphalt series. The gameplay is done through touch controls.

There are two game play modes on mobile version Play (Single-player) and Multiplayer. On Multiplayer mode, you can play with players all over the world.

(Play mode: Play and Multiplayer)

In play

You can get tokens and credit while you play and you can buy Car packs, Pro boxes and Cars by using this game currency.

One awesome feature of this game is that you can collect your dream cars such as Lamborghini, Pagani, Bugatti, Ferrari, McLaren and Devel Sixteen.

Lamborghini

Pagani

Bugatti

Ferrari

McLaren

Devel Sixteen

All jumps earn nitro boost.

(Boost in use) 

Overall this is a great racing video game and it’s worth playing.

For more information about the game, please visit here


Pros:

- Decent graphics and highly polished racer with loads of content

- Collection of super cars

Cons:

- No Watch Replay

- Too many pop-up ads

Fruit Ninja: Game Review

Reviewed by Matthew on 17th May 2016

Our Rating: 8.0/10.0
Platform(s): Android, iOS
Genre(s):Arcade

Fruit Ninja is an Arcade game developed by Halfbrick Studios. The game has reach over 300 million downloads sin May 2012. This game is very addictive and easy game to play and it only costs $1.99.

In this game the player slices fruit with a blade controlled by the touch screen. When fruit are display on the screen the player swipes their finger across the screen to create a slicing motion to cut the fruits. Extra point is gain from slicing multiple fruit or getting a critical slice which I don’t understand how that works.

They three types of modes, Classics, Zen and Arcade. Classic is when you slice fruit and avoid slicing the bombs or it is game over and if you missed three fruit it also game over. This keeps alert so you don’t mindlessly slice the screen.Zen mode allows player to seek high scores without hindrance of bombs. However, there is a one minute and thirty seconds time limit. For Arcade mode, player have 60 seconds to receive a high score from chopping fruit. Bomb deduct scores, and special bananas give special abilities. These special bananas temporarily double points; slow down time or fills the screen with a lot of fruit. At the end of the game three awards are given which give bonus points. 

All these modes are addictive but my least favourite is Zen because I feel like there’s no challenge. While playing these modes, you unlock new blade which  are usually coloured differently or have a patterns

 Fruit ninja has a multiplayer which allows people to compete with each other and features leader boards and achievements. In this mode the player’s has to slice their own fruit which are coloured blue while avoid the opponent’s fruit which are red. Also white fruit are worth three points.

STRIKERS 1999 Mobile: Game Review

Reviewed by Brian on 17th May 2016

Our rating: 7.0/10.0

Platform(s): Mobile (Android/iOS)

Genre(s): Scrolling shooter

Enjoy the 20th century's last classic arcade shooting game on your mobile. The latest fighter aircraft from F-22 to F-117 stealth bombers awaits you.

STRIKERS 1999, also known as Strikers 1945-3, is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up released in 1999 by Psikyo for Arcade version. The game is developed again by Mobirix and released in 2015 for mobile version. It is developed a version for iOS and Android devices. The gameplay is done through touch controls.

There are two play modes on mobile version Single Player and Multiplayer. On Multiplayer mode, you can play with players all over the world unlike in the arcade version.

(Play mode: Single Player and Multiplayer)

In play

You can get Ruby and Gold while you play and you can buy Aircrafts, Partners, Power and Upgrade by using this game currency. Unlikely on arcade version, you can buy a special aircraft, X-36, transforms to a robot, on mobile version. You can also choose the difficulty of the game.

(Result: Rewards after play)

(The hangar)

Special aircraft, X-36 gameplay

(Choose the difficulty)

If you are a kid of the 1990’s, you will remember spending a lot of pocket money on the original arcade game. This game will bring you back to the 1990’s and you don’t even need to spend a lot of money as you can simply download this for free on your mobile.

Overall this is a great port of an old favourite and you will love this game, if you are a kid of the 1990’s. 

For more information about the game, please visit here

Pros:

- Simple controls

- Various difficulty levels

- Multiplay battle

Cons:

- Monotonous and predictable after a while

- Poor graphic

Angry Birds 2 Mobile: Game Review

Reviewed by Matthew on 16th May 2016
Our Rating: 6.0/10.0
Platform(s): Android, iOS
Genre(s): Puzzle

Angry Birds 2 is a Puzzle video game developed by Rovio Entertainment and is the direct sequel to the original Angry Birds. It is a free to play game and there’s optional purchases for in game currency. They are new birds, spells and gameplay occurs in multi-stage level.

In Angry Birds games, players use slingshot to shot birds at nearby structures with pigs on it, but in Angry Birds 2 the players have the ability to select birds from a deck.  By doing this it gives player more freedom which encourage players to be more creative and think of good strategies. What annoys me is when your about launch the bird you able to change the mind and switch bird.

Card can be return after uses by filling up a destruction-meter, and also purchasing new cards in-game currency if haven’t destroy all the Green pig yet. If you fail to complete a level you lose a life and you onlyeget five lives only, there’s a timer (usually 30 minutes) that refill your life, pay premium currency or watch an advertisement. This prevent us for playing longer at a time which makes the game less fun. But if you buy the whole game you can play as much as you want which is stupid.

Compare to the other angry bird game level design, Angry bird 2 falls short and Is more simplistic. When restarting a level, a certain amount of times it generates different layout. This keep gives an unpredictable nature.

Overall the game has few problems but it is still fun and entertaining.

Pros:

- simple gameplay

Cons:

-  limited lives
- dull level designs

Final Fantasy IX: Game Review

Reviewed by Matthew on 15th May 2016
Our Rating: 8.0/10.0
Platform(s): PS1, PS3, Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows
Genre(s): Role Playing Game

Final Fantasy IX originally released on the PlayStation 1 in 2000 was a great JRPG. Square Enix,   have re-released the game for the iOS, Android and Microsoft Windows with improved graphics and added more features to these ports.

Currently I am playing this on Android version and the controls work pretty well. Square has ported the game to touchscreen instead squashing a joypad on the screen like Final Fantasy 7. You controlled the characters with floating stick or tapping the screen in the direction you are going. When interacting with NPCs or objects an icon with appear on the screen. Furthermore, you can swipe outside the text box to choose your response, then tap a button to select when you’re chatting.  
The 3D models of the major characters have redrawn texture that, look amazing. However the NPCs are low resolution and blurry. Also, the pre-rendered background seems to be not up dated from the PlayStation 1 port. I understand why because the upgraded pre-rendered. Backgrounds would have made the game files bigger but it would have been nice.

 

However, the time turn- based combat is still interesting and fun and also the touchscreen handled and flows wonderfully when in combat. Also they are new features in the mobile port. For example, 9999 damage, no random encounters, full battle meters, auto, attack, fast forward and level and gil max. This is for players who want to experience the story quickly without bother of leveling up their
characters. In my opinion I don’t think they need these features because it ruins true nature of the game but you don’t have use it anyway.

 

Overall The cast of characters is fresh and interesting especially Vivi, the combat is intriguing and the plot wonderful and heart-warming. Although the Final Fantasy IX a bit expensive it still worth buying it as is on of the finest JRPG ever created on the Android or iOS.

Pros:

- compelling story

- mesmerising characters
- great turn-based combat\
- tounchscreen controls work perfectly
- new 3D models of main characters

Cons:

-a bit  expensive
- low resolution pre-rendered background



Click here for more information about the game and to buy the game.

WWE Immortals Mobile: Game Review

Reviewed by Brian on 14th May 2016

Our rating: 6.5/10.0

Platform(s): Mobile (Android/iOS)

Genre(s): Action

Have you heard any of WWE Superstars named The Rock, Undertaker, Triple H, Big Show, and John Cena? If you answered yes, you are already in this game. Take your favorite WWE Superstars out of the ring and into the supernatural world of WWE Immortals.

WWE Immortals is a fighting game based on the professional wrestling promotion WWE. The game was developed by NetherRealm Studios in conjunction with Phosphor Game Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is developed a version for iOS and Android devices that you can play on your mobile phone. The gameplay is done through touch controls in 3 on 3 tag team combat, pretty much the same with Injustice: Gods Among Us.

There are three play modes on mobile version Challenge, Play and Online Match.

(Play mode: Challenge, Play and Online Match)

In fight

You can get Immortal Credits in every fight and you can buy Booster packs, Characters and Talent cards in the store by using this game currency.

Store

One outstanding feature of this game is that you can collect WWE Superstars from your old memory such as The Rock, Undertaker and Warrior. Unfortunately, there is no Hulk Hogan.

The Rock

Undertaker

Warrior

Overall you will love this game, if you are a big fan of WWE and fighting game.

For more information about the game, please visit here


Pros:

- Decent graphics and flashy fighting moves

- Gorgeous artwork

- Playing as WWE Superstars

Cons:

- Cards and upgrades are too expensive

- Less Characters

- Poor storyline

FIFA 2016: Game Review

Reviewed by Meshal on 14th May 2016

Our rating: 8.0/10.0

Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows 

Genre(s): Sport

What its FIFA 16?
FIFA 16 it’s one of the famous games in the world. It’s for people who like football and keeping up or like to watch it. It’s a simulating football game for players to enjoy chosen their favorite team or player to play with.

Who create it and history of the game?
The first FIFA game created in 1993 and it’s called FIFA 93. It’s keeping developing all this years till they arrived to FIFA 16. The game was created by EA Canada or EA sports it’s a company that interesting in sports games.

What’s new in FIFA 16?
FIFA 16 has many new features like they add a female team and they add many new teams that the players can choose between them. Playing online now is very interesting for players who like to play like the real life competitions. They made the play more reality than the old one.

Pros:

- Easy to learn how to play

- Many teams to choose from

- You can create your team

Cons:

- Develop your created team take lot of time to be a good team

Injustice: Gods Among Us Mobile: Game Review

Reviewed by Brian on 13th May 2016

Our rating: 7.0/10.0

Platform(s): Mobile (Android/iOS), PS3, PS4, PS vita, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows
Genre(s): Action

Build an epic roster of DC heroes and villains and get ready for battle in the Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile game. It’s a collectible card game that you can build up your roster of playable characters, moves and powers and enter the arena in 3 on 3 tag team combat.

Injustice: Gods Among Us is a fighting video game based upon the fictional universe of DC Comics. The game was developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is developed a version for iOS and Android devices that you can play on your mobile phone. The gameplay is done through touch controls.

There are three play modes on mobile version Play, Survivor and Online Battle. You can enjoy story mode via Play and the storyline is set within an alternate version of the Justice League's universe.

(Play mode: Play, Survivor and Online Battle)

In fight

You can get Credits in every fight and you can buy Booster packs, Characters, Promote and Support cards in the store by using this game currency.

Store

One awesome part of this game is that you can collect DC heroes such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker.

(Batman)

(Superman)

(Wonder Woman)

(The Joker)

Another outstanding feature of the game is that Online Battle can be viewed after the fight via View Replay, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses, and you can build a battle strategy for the next fight.

(View Replay Mode)

Overall you will love this game, whether you are a big fan of DC's content or not.

Pros:

- Decent graphics and flashy fighting moves

- Great Storyline

- Playing as superheroes

Cons:

- Gameplay is pretty weak and mundane

- Unusual fighting rhythm

- Terrible Character Models

For more information about the game, please visit here

Mortal Kombat X Mobile: Game Review

Reviewed by Brian on 9th May 2016

Our rating: 7.5/10.0

Platform(s): Mobile (Android/iOS), PS4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Genre(s): Action

Mortal Kombat X combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy.

It is the tenth main installment in the Mortal Kombat video game series that is developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is developed a version for iOS and Android devices that you can play on your mobile phone. The gameplay is done through touchscreen taps and slashes. Reasonably, mobile version is simpler than other versions due to the limitations of the touch controls.

There are three play modes on mobile version Challenge, Battle Mode and Faction Wars.

(Play mode: Challenge, Battle Mode and Faction Wars)

In fight

There is no story mode in the mobile version, unlikely other versions. It is possible that mobile player may lose interest after a while as there is no story mode on mobile version.

You can get Koins and Souls in every fight and you can buy Kard packs, Characters, and Supports in the store by using this game currency.

Store

One of most interesting parts of this game is that you can collect unique characters and equipment.

(Unique character: Klassic Scorpion)

(Unique character: Klassic Sub-zero)

(Unique equipment: Wrath Hammer)

Overall there are still some to be improved, but it is worth enough that you can play a famous classic fighting game on your mobile for free.

Pros:

- Outstanding graphics and flashy fighting moves

- Fun character development scheme

Cons:

- Gameplay is quite weak and mundane
- Crashes occasionally

For more information about the game, please visit here