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Average Overall Score Given: 9.50000 / 10
Total Forum Posts: 2
Reviews
Jet Set Radio Future
Overall: Great overall package: Graphics & animations are unparalleled while the music is just kick-ass. Gameplay is fun, easy and addictive.The only flaw would have to be the camera. Resetting with the left trigger works for the most part but can become tedious in certain spots.
Let me not forget the graffiti editor which adds hours to the life of the game along with finding all of the 'souls'...
Gameplay: Easy to learn but takes a bit of practice to master. Grinding up lamp posts couldn't be any more fun.
Missions are cool and mixed enough for varying objectives. You go from searching and tagging to racing to knocking over and spraying cops... And that's just the beginning.
Graphics: It would be flawless, but there is some clipping. Make no mistake though: this game is beautiful. Animation is excellent too.
Audio: Energetic and hip sound track keeps the game 'alive'. Sound effects are very well done too. It would be nice to be able to play our own music ripped to the XBOX hard drive.
Suggestions: Fix the clipping and allow for a customizable sound track. And maybe add a 'create-a-character' feature for the next JS, but that's about it.
Overall Score: 10.0 / 10
NBA 2K2
Overall: Great gameplay, tons of options & features and excellent animations make 2K2 a great overall package. The simulation mode does just that while arcade will provide the run 'n gun type of game for those who want to just pick up and play. Because it's a port, the graphics and sound don't do the XBOX justice. The strengths of the gameplay and options greatly outweigh these weak points though.
Gameplay: Very solid gameplay. Great dribble and post-up moves. Defense is fun to play as well. AI is great.
The turbo could have used some more turbine though.
Graphics: Because its a port it doesn't take advantage of XBOX's hardware. Models are decent though. The animations are smooth and there's plenty of them. Great looking dunks too. Arena's are OK while the crowd is just bland. Hopefully, we will get a graphic overhaul for 2K3.
Also, the camera angles can be tweaked a whole lot but still leave a bit to be desired.
Audio: Sound is average. Announcers are decent and somewhat accurate but do get repetitive. Sound effects and player chatter seem muffled. The crowd sounds good though. Overall, I was dissappointed by the sound.
Suggestions: Make use of the XBOX's horses for graphics and sound next year. Put a little more juice in the turbo and allow for a user-set camera angle.
Overall Score: 9.0 / 10
