CJF94 – Uncharted: Golden Abyss (PS Vita) Review

I like the Uncharted series; I just think they get a little too much praise, that is all. What I love about the series are its fleshed-out characters, exotic locations, brilliant puzzles, and amazing action set-pieces. With a popular trilogy on the PS3, there is bound to be a handheld game in the series, that way you can take Uncharted on the go. What we got is Uncharted: Golden Abyss, developed by Bend Studio, creators of the Syphon Filter series. Is it a great transition from console to handheld? Let’s find out.

CJF94 – Sly Cooper Thieves in Time (PS3/Vita) Review

It’s been nearly eight years since the last Sly Cooper game was released and I have to say, Thieves in Time was worth the wait.

Before I talk about the game, I want to briefly state my opinions on the first three games. Sly Cooper and Thievius Raccoonus was a fine 3D platformer. It reminded me of Crash Bandicoot a bit, but it can be frustrating at times. Sly 2: Band of Thieves was an improvement. It was much more nonlinear and it was a lot of fun. It also introduced Bentley and Murray as playable characters and each one has their own benefits (Murray for combat and Bentley for demolition). It’s too bad you can’t replay missions, though. Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves was my favorite game in the series, and the game that introduced me to Sly Cooper. I didn’t own the game back then, but I got a lot of nostalgia with that game. I enjoyed the variety in the game, like the new playable characters, bi-plane duels, and pirate ship battles. It also had a pretty engaging story. Of course, it ended on a rather… subtle cliffhanger, hinting a sequel.

Anyways, does Thieves in Time live up to the first three games?

CJF94 – Gravity Rush (PS Vita) Review

I finally got a PlayStation Vita last week and do you know the reason why I bought it? Because of this game that I’m about to review. I honestly have no idea what drew me into buying a Vita for this game. Was it because Kat was a DLC character on PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale? Was it because I’m a fan of open world games and leveling up abilities? I don’t know but after beating the game and obtaining the Platinum Trophy, I knew I made the right choice in buying it.