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Role in the Hole Review

Role in the Hole Review

Role in the Hole HD is a pretty fun game. That’s what you expect because it’s sort of like Angry Birds but more awesome. It will remind you of that definitely, but the core gameplay is completel... Read More

King Arthur: The Role-Playing Wargame Review

King Arthur: The Role-Playing Wargame Review

Step back in time with King Arthur and you'll find an enjoyable, if rough, ride through the dark ages. King Arthur: The Role-Playing Wargame appears very much as a spin-off from the Total War series;... Read More

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair Review

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair Review

How things can change in a few short months. Back in August 2010 I wrote up a review right here on Gamingbolt critiquing the then recent release of Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. Fourteen months lat... Read More

Mercury Hg Review

Mercury Hg Review

Mercury Hg is one of the most innovative arcade games I have seen so far. The premise is really simple but manages to pull you in and grab your attention for a while. If you don’t know anything ab... Read More

Rage (PS3) Review

Rage (PS3) Review

The author of this review and the author of the Xbox 360 version review are different persons, and their views may differ. To read our Xbox 360 version review of Rage, click here. Once, id Software w... Read More

The Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection Review

The Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection Review

Fumito Ueda's classic, Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, were two of the only games last generation that could arguably be called 'art', along with a few others like Metroid Prime and Okami. These two g... Read More

We Dance Review

We Dance Review

If the recent slew of motion controllers and plastic instruments is anything to go by, it just shows that the gaming public are suckers for new peripherals. It is thus that I recall a giddy excitement... Read More

A Game of Thrones: Genesis Review

A Game of Thrones: Genesis Review

Like many others, I was introduced to the “A Song of Fire and Ice” universe with the recent HBO series “A Game of Thrones.” The plot, setting, and characters all spoke to me and I instantly fe... Read More

Forza Motorsport 4 Review

Forza Motorsport 4 Review

It’s been almost 6 years since the Xbox 360 came out. Why is that so important? It’s because Forza Motorsport 4 is undoubtedly the best looking game on the console. Optimizing codes for the hard... Read More

Serious Sam: Double D Review

Serious Sam: Double D Review

Fans of Serious Sam want one thing and one thing only: Unabated and quick paced destruction. The original game has served as a cult hit for generations, with its crazy enemy designs and no bullshit de... Read More

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 Review

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 Review

Being American it often surprises me just how popular Soccer is in the rest of the world. It’s the best-selling sports video game genre there is, and is also one of the few that gives you a real cho... Read More

Xenoblade Chronicles Review

Xenoblade Chronicles Review

For the past many years, every time I have begun playing a JRPG, I've gone in with doubts, skepticism and zero expectations. With a few possible exceptions like Dragon Quest IX last year, the Pokemon ... Read More

Burnout Crash Review

Burnout Crash Review

What is the first thing that comes in your mind when you think of a Burnout game? That’s right, crashes. In Burnout Crash you get an overdose of crashes, as the name implies, of course. So, what is... Read More

Skydrift Review

Skydrift Review

If you are a fan of arcade racers and looking to get a new game that doesn’t break the bank, Skydrift might just be a game worth looking into. Priced at $15 with game play reminiscent of Wipeout, Sk... Read More

F1 2011 Review

F1 2011 Review

Light shining off the shiny contours of the cars, the heat rising up from the sun-soaked tarmac and the rasping engines primed to roar off from the starting grid. Both presentation- and content-wise, ... Read More

Rage Review

Rage Review

RAGE is hands down the best graphically built game I have ever seen on a console.  The Xbox 360 has never seen such quality as far as graphics go and the gameplay has the most stunning detail I have ... Read More

Dark Souls Review

Dark Souls Review

Prepare to die. There could not have been a better slogan for Dark Souls, as you will die... a lot. Dark Souls is an extremely deep RPG, that takes you from the most beautifully detailed places to the... Read More

FIFA 12 Review

FIFA 12 Review

The FIFA series has been at an all time high ever since it's 2007 installment, FIFA 08. In the past many years, it has overtaken its arch-rival and the once supreme football franchise, Pro Evolution S... Read More

Supremacy MMA Review

Supremacy MMA Review

I had been previewed Supremacy MMA before it came out and the idea of the game sounded pretty cool.  A more arcade style MMA games rather than how the past MMA games have been presented as far as con... Read More

Red Bull X-Fighters Review

Red Bull X-Fighters Review

Red Bull X-Fighters is about riding a motorcycle across tracks, performing tricks, and gaining points and unlocking new stuff. Honestly, it sounds great. Motorcycles are fun, right? And stunts on mot... Read More

Hysteria Project 2 Review (iPAD)

Hysteria Project 2 Review (iPAD)

Hysteria Project 2 will remind you of Dragons Lair and Heavy Rain, except the latter is a really good ‘game’. There is hardly any gameplay here and requires a lot of trial and error, and has a h... Read More

Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD Review

Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD Review

Wine and cheese are two of the rare commodities that get better with age, an attribute than cannot be applied to gaming in the conventional sense. I played Resident Evil: Code Veronica recently on Dre... Read More

BloodRayne Betrayal Review

BloodRayne Betrayal Review

First off, I just want to get it out of the way that BloodRayne: Betrayal has little relation to the original retail game that had mixed reviews.  BloodRayne: Betrayal is an arcade and strictly plays... Read More

Rise of Nightmares Review

Rise of Nightmares Review

Rise of Nightmares is the first game for the Xbox 360 Kinect that is rated Mature and happens to be the first horror game as well for the Kinect.  Sega has gone through with a lit of trouble to make ... Read More

Resident Evil 4 HD Review

Resident Evil 4 HD Review

Let’s be honest here. How many times did you finish Resident Evil 4? You know what? It really doesn’t matter because it’s time for another playthrough of this amazing game. This is the HD Rema... Read More

From Dust Review

From Dust Review

From Dust is one of the most unique games I have played this gen. The game basically gives you the power of a God i.e to manipulate nature and ensure the survival and prosperity of your tribe. It wo... Read More

Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Review

Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Review

Since the Freelance Police, aka Sam & Max, made their debut in comic book form in the mid-1980s, the dog and rabbit duo have appeared in numerous graphic adventure games on our PCs. [caption id... Read More

Tritton Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gears of War Headset Review

Tritton Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gears of War Headset Review

These are one killer pair of headsets I have to say right off the bat and they are specifically made for use with the Xbox 360.  There are plenty of features that the Tritton Dolby 7.1 Surround S... Read More

Super Meat Boy Ultra Edition Review

Super Meat Boy Ultra Edition Review

After a rapturous reception on the Xbox 360 last year, non-console owning gamers can now grab an ultra big slice of perhaps one of the most satisfying – and intensely irritating, frustrating and add... Read More

Renegade Ops Review

Renegade Ops Review

Renegade Ops surprised me a lot. To an extent that I just keep on recommending the game to everyone. What makes it so good? Yes, let’s forget about everything else and I’m going to tell you the ... Read More