price：$3.99
Sony
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Need Proof...Michael At His Best) 『Watching him from early in his career to his later videos is truly a keeper. This is proof positive that he is/was definitely "THE ONE."』
(Dirty Diana alone makes up for this!) 『OK so this is essentially a collection of his top music videos! I know some of them are redundant especially if you have History Vol 1 and 2 BUT you should really get this. Why? DIRTY DIANA music video alone makes this a worthy purchase AND You Rock My World!!!
No other DVDs have these two music videos! He looks super hot and sexy in Dirty Diana music video so that alone is your reason to get this dvd!』
(Great) 『My family and I sat down and watched this togeather. This was great we really enjoyed it. Michael does awesome work. The video was not to long at all, it left you wanting more so see. I had never seen Blood on the dance floor when I saw it, it blew me away. The one thing my son said to me is that no matter who is in the video with Michael, he always draws your eyes back to him and that is so true.
I LOVED IT』
(LOVED IT) 『I really enjoyed this dvd. The only problem was Smooth Criminal, I didn't really liked what they did to it. Smooth Criminal has a lot of his dancing and it looked liked they just fast forward through the whole dance routine. Why did I rate it a 5, because I just love Michael Jackson.』
(The title speaks for itself) 『I love this DVD. I had a Thriller Party on what would have been Michael's 51st birthday, and everyone loved it. It was very appropriate for the occasion, celebrating his life, not his death. On the other hand, we were disappointed with "Smooth Criminal" - the version on the video was fast framed, and with the speed of it you could not fully enjoy certain dance sequences, especially the "leaning over" part. All in all, the video is still worth investing in.』 『Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 11/18/2003』
price：$7.49
Passport
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Watch the original films!) 『This appears to be a TV series that was assembled on DVD and marketed a single, lengthy entity. Because of that, there is extensive repetition of both footage and narrative dialogue. It consists mainly of trailers, and omits much of the classic horror catalog in favor of lesser films. It has very little educational value, with the exception of some talking head comments from people actually involved in the original creation process of the films themselves. With that said, it is still worth the price because of it's 12.5 hour running time. That's a lot of entertainment for less than $20. In addition, let's face it, Chris Lee fans would watch him read a telephone book, and there is plenty of Mr. Lee here.』
(Cinematic french fries) 『The problem with french fries is that you know they're not good for you, but once you start eating them, you just can't stop. 100 Years of Horror may not add to your cholesterol level, but it has its own set of issues. Nonetheless, it's fun to watch and each of the 26 episodes represents just a bite-sized portion of time (roughly 25 minutes), so it is a nice visual snack.
This collection of five discs is hosted by Christopher Lee who is a decent narrator who can add bits of his own knowledge about the horror film industry. Each episode features a different topic, such as witches, mummies, zombies, vampires and werewolves, as well as a couple segments on Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi.
There are definitely problems, however. To start with, the length of the complete set is closer to 650 minutes than the stated 750. The episodes seem cobbled together from some other larger episodes; only around half have closing credits, and even those merely repeat the same credits over and over. And speaking of repeating, Lee has a tendency to repeat the same line in different episodes, which is probably due to the writer more than Lee himself. (One example is when he says that the only thing more inconsequential than a film's budget is the amount of critical praise it received.)
There are lots of film clips, but they are taken primarily from public domain movie trailers and only occasionally from the films themselves. While we do get some rare footage, it does tend to be shown in multiple episodes (such as the rare color film of Karloff in his Monster get-up). There are also plenty of omissions that most horror fans will catch: for example, how can the Mad Doctors episode discuss The Island of Dr. Moreau without mentioning its classic predecessor, Island of Lost Souls? Then there are some interviews and anecdotes that seem to be rambling filler more than actually useful fare.
For all my criticism of this set, however, I still enjoyed it overall. Partially, this was because of Christopher Lee, but also because it does give a chance to see clips from some older, more obscure horror movies. Despite the flaws, each segment is an entertaining bit of viewing, and like those french fries, you rarely eat just one. And like the fries, it might be better to skip this one altogether, but if you start watching, it'll be hard to stop.』
(100 YEARS OF HORROR) 『I ENJOYED LEE'S PERSONAL STORIES.
PICTURE WAS FINE.
MOST WAS INFO. ABOUT THE STARS (OLDER) BUT INTERESTING.
HAD A GREAT TIME WITH THE HISTORY AS WELL.
IF YOU'RE INTO HORROR HISTORY, THIS IS BEST COLLECTION I'VE SEEN.
THIS COLLECTION COVERS A LOT OF STUFF 』
(A survey of film's scariest and best...a pure cinematic delight) 『Christopher Lee is delightful as the host of this program, which explores pretty much every aspect of the horror movie, from the nineteen twenties to the early nineties. His anecdotal stories and whitty narration keeps things moving along at a splendid pace. The material itself is top-notch, featuring interviews with everyone from John Carpenter, to Dick Miller, to Roger Corman, to Ray Bradbury, to Richard Matheson, to Robert De Niro, to Vincent Price, to Hugh Hefner (those are obviously my personal favorites; there are many, many more interviewees whom you'll know). The program deals with all aspects of the horror genre in cinema, from sections devoted entirely to Bela Legosi and Boris Karloff, to a survey of the roles of women, to detailed histories of certain monsters, to the use of subliminal advertising (Lee's comment: "As you can see, subliminal advertisements DO have an effect--they are very annoying"). If it CAN be discussed, it IS discussed (with the exception of creature features; no "Jaws" here, except for a very brief nautical clip not attributed to the film). True, more time could've been devoted to Stephen King, Brian DePalma, and a few others (though they are mentioned here and there), but this the most thorough account of the genre I have come across yet. Not only is it detailed, but it's ENTERTAINING; I wasn't once bored, despite frequent repitition of scenes and commentary.
Let me explain the four stars. I dropped a star for one reason only: this DVD collection is poorly edited. Sometimes, when a segment ends, Christopher Lee gets cut off mid-sentence. At other times, the screen is split (i.e., it is not formatted to "fit this screen"). These are trivial things, however; don't worry, you'll still enjoy this unique, superb, and purely enjoyable survey of cinema's scariest and best.』
(Can't get the movie rights? Buy the trailer!) 『I don't know where this series originally appeared, but its safe to assume it was not initially made for US consumption. The 5 disc set is actually 26 half-hour long episodes. Each episode features a specific topic such as vampires, mad scientists, the Frankenstein monster, et al. I was surprised the transfer wasn't better since this project is only 10 years old (The copyright says 1996).
The series spends more time on the roots of the subject in the episode. That is to say the zombie episode focuses on White Zombie but barely foot notes a classic like Dawn Of The Dead. This could be because the research on this multi-part documentary seems to peter out around 1985. Or maybe the producers believed the meat of the meal was in the creation of the genre topic and not in the recent trends.
The true genius of this series is the fact that it draws its visual representations from the movie trailers and not clips from the movie itself. For those who don't know, it is much easier to go to a "trailer house" and buy the rights to use their pre-movie trailers and TV commercials library then to negotiate with each studio for those impact clips that cost an arm and a leg. As a result of doing this "on the cheap", we get to see the campaigns of how these movies were marketed to their audience. I find it a fascinating look at how they advertised a movie like Night Of The Living Dead then have to watch the same old archival clips you've seen on a dozen other retrospectives.
My only complaint is that you have to manually select each episode and each episode has a synopsis screen which you have to thumb your way back through to get back to the main screen to get to the next episode. There is no "Play All" feature and it gets a little irritating. However, its nice to know Passport Video corrected this oversight with their future offerings like A Century Of Science Fiction documentary.
So, if you want approximately 13 hours of easily portioned horror then this is the documentary for you. Besides, it is more than reasonably priced for a 5 disc set (Although the actual DVD case has a funky storage system which leads me back to the non-US comsumption theory).』 『Studio: E1 Entertainment Release Date: 09/05/2006 Run time: 676 minutes』 『"What frightens me is not so much the obvious monster. What frightens me is the unknown, the fear that my mind is not in control, that there is something out there that nobody knows about." So says Roger Corman, king of the B picture, helping to set the tone for this richly detailed survey of the horror film. Introduced and hosted by veteran horror actor Christopher Lee, and written and directed by Ted Newsom (the director ofEd Wood--Look Back in Angora), this documentary is clearly a labor of love. There is on view a "blood feast" of film clips and sometimes priceless interviews with filmmakers. As our host, Christopher Lee offers up funny anecdotes about his days at Hammer Studios; you might be interested in knowing why beingThe Mummywas a literal pain. Exploitation film director Herschell G. Lewis is hilarious on why you shouldn't worry about opening gory films in Peoria, and how the censor board was stymied by the bloodiest of films. And John Carpenter tells howSuspiriadirector Dario Argento worked from his dreams like Luis Bunuel. Notably missing is any mention of Stephen King, Brian De Palma, or Sam Raimi. Raimi alone could have been the focus of a whole section devoted to the influence of H.P. Lovecraft on modern horror films. Also, the filmmakers seem less interested in the sections on science fiction for some reason, despite critics' estimates that half of all science fiction films fall clearly in the horror genre. Nevertheless, the interviews and film clips make this disc worth the price of admission.--Jim Gay』
price：$3.99
Drg
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (LITTLE SHOP OF MERRY MAYHEM) 『"Little Shop of Horrors" was a cheapo Roger Corman movie from 1960 that now is most notable for showcasing a very early career appearance from Jack Nicholson as a masochistic dental patient.
Following its humble origins the original off-broadway production opened in a small theatre in the 80's in New Yorks' bowery neighborhood and was an instant success and ran for many years. The popularity was due to a sharp and hilarious book, the performance of Lee Wilkoff as Seymour Krelboin, the nebbishly hero/villain and most outstandingly by Ellen Greene as Audrey, the blonde, bimbo-ish skid row flower shop clerk whose taste in men range from sadistic(Orrin) to wimpy(Seymour). Above this was the music and lyrics of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. The songs were seeped in the "wall of sound" arrangements from the late 50's , early 60's and were absolutely delicious.
This new production saw the "Little Shop" in 2003 march uptown to Broadway and was not successful. Was the big theatre Broadway locale the blame for the shows brief run? Was the much bigger orchestra? a real mystery, but this production still boasted the same hilarious book and the same bouncy delicious songs of Menken and Ashman and had some fun and funny performers. Hunter Foster made a perfect Seymour, the nebbishy and put upon flower clerk with a fondness for nurturing strange and exotic plants. His latest "patient" being a blood-thirsty, human eating venus flytrap hybrid. Kerry Butler as Audrey was good but she lacked the lost soul vulnerabilty of Ellen Greene from the earlier production. And Douglas Sills as Orrin the sadistic dentist boyfriend of Audrey was a riot and in keeping with the tradition of the original musical, he also plays a variety of other roles.
Another big asset of the show is a trio of sassy, street urchins whose names are taken from girl groups of that bygone era. And so, Crystal, Chiffon and Ronnette are a "American Bandstand" greek chorus weaving in and out of the story and they ARE the glue that binds the show and spins it merrily along.
The songs are all fun and among the best are the title song, "Skid Row" "Somewhere That's Green" which has a literal reprise, "Grow For Me" where Seymour sings plaintively to his wilting plant until he realizes the nourishment his plant needs--human blood. There is a song about the profession of sadists "Dentist" and "Feed Me(Git It) where Seymour finds that now his growing plant can talk and now needs bigger and better nourishment (Mankind) and there's even a power ballad for Audrey and Seymour "Suddenly Seymour"
There are other goodies like "Ya Never Know' "The Meek Shall Inherit" and the finale, "Don't Feed The Plants" where the now monsterous sized plant now sports flower buds that resemble the cast who have been devoured.
Wonderful show, wonderful music and lyrics and a really fun and funny show and a wonderful cd to listen to the music over and over again.』
(A Kids Review: It is awsome) 『Okay, first off, let me say this, it is totally awsome. But in suddenly Seymour Audreys voice goes so low. I really don't understand why in the movie they didn't have Now(its just the gas), i mean, come on, it is an awsome song. The finale for both act one and two are awsome. Now why cant they go back onto a broadway america tour. By the way, dont get the off broadway cd because seymours voice is so nasaly. And if you want ellen greene, get the movie, she is in it.』
(Little Revival of Horrors- a fantastic rock musical gone Disney garbage) 『Little Shop of Horrors is my all time favorite musical- I own the movie and I'm even in the musical that my school is holding. I even loved the original Roger Corman film- in fact, the whole Little Shop of Horrors story is fascinating to me, and the transformation from old school low budget movie to stunning Off-Broadway was fantastic- this was JUST the movie.
There have been many revivals of the show, and this is probably the latest one. And I must say, it isn't bad, but it's definitely not good either. Here's why:
SEYMOUR: OK, could have been better. When it comes to Musical Theatre, nobody can top Rick Moranis' portrayal of Seymour. The guy playing Seymour here struggles on the "I don't know! I don't know! Should I go and perform mutilations?" part.
AUDREY: Ugh, don't even wanna talk about it. Her vocals on Somewhere That's Green make me wanna kill myself.
ORIN: Not bad, but he could cut down on the sustaining notes.
MUSHNIK: Pretty good, nothing special. WOrks on Suppertime though.
THE DU-WOPS: 2 of them are great, the other one is AWFUL!!!!! She totally ruins Da-Doo.
THE ENSEMBLE: Better than the main cast. Great singers, especially the wino on "Skid Row" who goes "Then you go...".
THE ORCHESTRA- this is where it REALLY fails. Over orchestrated and Disney-like. I felt like I was listening to the OST for Cinderella. THis is supposed to be a ROCK musical, not a Disney peice of trash.
Overall, buy this if you are an extremist, but be warned- there's better versions of this musical out there for sure. Try the 1986 film or the original broadway cast.』
(I find this a more complete, satisfying meal than the movie soundtrack, which seems to me more like an hors d'oeurve platter) 『Let me start out by saying I too love the movie, as it was my first exposure to this show, it wasn't until years later I found out it was based on the Roger Corman movie. And I cannot argue that Ellen Greene OWNS the role of Audrey (as the originator of the role on Broadway, she just ran with it and made it her own), and Levi Stubbs as Audrey II is perfect as well. I was also pleasantly surprised that Rick Moranis held his own, I never would have thought of him as a singer.
That said, the movie and it's attendant soundtrack are not perfect. First and foremost, the lyrics are muddled throughout, to the point of incoherency in a number of spots. That's a shame, because Howard Ashman's playful lyrics and verbal gymnastics are, for me anyway, the star of the show. (I miss Howard terribly, and frequently wonder what other masterpieces he and Alan Menken would have created, after their stint at Disney. But I digress...) Also, there are some quite talky parts of the movie that seemed odd for a musical, although Mean Green Mother from Outer Space was written specifically for the movie, and is a worthy addition. Finally, I heard the ending had been changed, due to some bad test screenings. I know the original ending exists somewhere, and I would love to see it.
But all those problems are resolved with this magnificent CD. This is the complete show, with all the songs and the original ending, which is wonderfully dark. The lyrics are crystal clear, and there is far more dialogue from the show incorporated, instead of the truncated songs from the movie soundtrack. I especially like the counterpoint in Now (It's Just the Gas), where Seymour sings the exact same sentiments 2 different ways in consecutive stanzas, a fine example of Ashman's clever wordplay, on display throughout. Mushnik and Son is a twisted version of If I Were A Rich Man, from Fiddler On the Roof. There are a number of other short songs cut from the movie that just enrich the entire show, weaving as more complete story than the movie soundtrack.
While the music and lyrics are perfect, and I agree that Micheal Leon Wooley's Audrey II does not hold a candle to Levi Stubbs, I think it's time to lay off Kerry Butler as Audrey. No, she is not Ellen Greene, but who else is? It must be daunting, to have to live up to that original performance, as ingrained as it obviously is in these reviewer's minds. In all honesty, I prefer her more focused and human Audrey to Ms. Greene's cartoony Betty Boop voice frequently over-the-top and mannered phrasing, especially in Somewhere That's Green. I found Ms. Butler's performance to be much more down-to-Earth and heart-rending, instead of making it a big "Look at me, I'm on Broadway" number. But that is one man's opinion. Also, she gets to sing the tragic Reprise of that song, cut from the movie, in favor of the new ending.
Look at this show as the director's cut of your favorite movie, remixed to sparkling clear stereo with added scenes that fully flesh out the story (the songs cut from the movie), and even deleted scenes (the demos, all of which would have been fine additions to the show, with We'll Have Tomorrow being my personal favorite). I find this to be a more complete, satisfying meal than the movie soundtrack, which seems to me more like an over-stuffed hors d'oeurve platter. And if you still miss the movie, do what I do: Play Mean Green Mother from Outer Space either before Sominex / Suppertime II (so as not to destroy the flow between that song and the Somewhere That's Green Reprise) or after (where it seems to logically fit).
But no matter how you play it, this is a worthy successor (and is in some ways superior) to an obviously much-revered soundtrack. 』
(A Spectacular Find!) 『I bought this CD on a whim. Previously, I had only heard three songs from the show (Grow For Me, Somewhere That's Green, and Suddenly Seymour) and I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. Usually I am sketchy about buying CDs I have never heard before, but based on the musicals popularity, I gave it a try.
And boy am I glad I did. I experienced instant gratification when I played this CD for the first time and immediately played through it a second time. I have always been a fan of Alan Menken's music and this is definately one of his best works. The music is very well written and the orchestrations are full and very satisfying. Micheal-Leon Wooley as Audrey II steals it for me.
As for all of you Original Off-Broadway Fans, I don't see any reason to bash this recording. True, I didnt grow up with the simplified version, nor have I even heard it, but being a huge fan of another very simple, Off-Broadway show (The Fantasticks) I can understand why you would be a "Little Shop" Purist and hate this "overblown" production. But in my mind, I see this as a show by itself, and not a re-due of the original. I was very pleased with this CD and I wonder why it took me so long to catch on.
』 『Does this score kick butt or what? While the staging of the 2003Little Shop of Horrorsrevival is entertaining enough, the recording is even more rewarding. Since you're not distracted by the sight of a huge plant devouring one cast member after another, you can focus on Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's ace songs. No wonder the show is a high-school and summer-stock fave, packed as it is with appealing characters and catchy 1960s-flavored tunes. As Audrey, Kerry Butler won't make anybody forget Ellen Greene, but she certainly is lovely. Hunter Foster's Seymour strikes a perfect balance of sweetness and klutzy desperation as he delivers perfect interpretations of all his songs. Even better, this cast album is a complete rendition of the show, unlike the recording of the 1982 Off-Broadway production ("Call Back in the Morning" is now included for instance), and comes with a glossy booklet. Cherry on top: Five previously unreleased songs are included in demo versions performed by the show's authors.--Elisabeth Vincentelli』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Looking for the DVD) 『I seen the movie in the early 1990's.Wish I could buy it on dvd.Like everyone said it is a good movie and will keep you interrested in it until the end. I notice there is VHS tapes of the movie but,$65.00 for a new tape,and a used tape for about $7.00 which has no guarantee.I like the movie but I don't think I'll ever pay $65.00 for it. Maybe one day it will be on DVD.Till then I'll kept my eyes open.』
("And You Go In Pieces") 『Essentially, "I Come In Peace" (aka "Dark Angel") is a great idea that was only moderately well exectued. With the exception of appearing in a religious drama, this is probably the strangest vehicle for action hero Dolph Lundgren to get himself over, and to some degree, the Swedish Superman makes it work, but even along with the passing performances of the rest of the cast and a pretty original bad guy, "Peace" ends up being forgettable due to its uninspired pacing and overall lack of action.
Jack Caine (Lundgren) is a vice cop who's earned himself notoriety for doing things his way, much to the dislike of the department. After being assigned a by-the-book partner whom he frequently finds himself at odds with (Brian Benben, "Radioland Murders"), Caine's personal war on Houston's drug cartel takes a twist when a new player on the street turns out to be a seven-foot alien who's killing innocents by way of massive heroin overdoses. Threatened by underground entities of two different worlds. Caine must watch his back at all times as he attempts to overcome an enemy who no one else believes exists.
Consider the movie a combination of "Lethal Weapon" and "Terminator" - buddy-cop flick meets sci-fi action package. The premise gets even more absurd as the story progresses, as you find out why the alien - armed with a machine pistol and an wrist-mounted razor disc - is on his killing spree, but if you can keep from being too uptight, through the power of Dolph you'll never really feel the need to question why or how all of this is happening. "Interstellar drug war? - why not?"
But while the movie has the right approach to its story, it has exceedingly little action to back it up. An uninspired car chase and a couple of short shootouts (albeit with big explosions) couldn't keep me entertained while I waited for the eventual, passable confrontation between Dolph and the alien (played by B-movie veteran Matthias Hues). I kept waiting for a decent martial arts showdown or a gunfight using the alien technology, but neither comes through satisfyingly enough. Seeing as keeping violence out of the movie wasn't the issue here (spike through the forehead, anybody?), I really can't figure out why the movie lacks the thrills the way it does.
The way I see it, "I Come In Peace" has little reason to stay on my shelf: as an action movie, it's lacking; as a sci-fi film, it's too asinine; and as anything else, it's a debacle. While Lundgren has done worse, both he and director Craig "Storm of the Century" Baxley have done better. It's a bit disappointing to see such obvious creativity be left obsolete by the lack of other essentials...but what the heck: I never liked Dolph with brown hair, anyway.』
(AWESOME SCI FI MOVIE ONE QUESTION! Why isn't this on DVD yet) 『I Come In Peace, is pretty well acted. The plot is exciting and as sci-fi goes in a pretty what if? beleivable sort of way. I Come In Peace is at times a good balance between both the funny and serious in what I think are the right ratios.
There is just enough love interest without it turning into sappy syrupy muck fest. There is the tried and true action hero side kick angle going on. There are nasty stinking earthbound dope dealers born to be hated with every fiber of your being. Finally you have an alien dope dealer from outter space who wants to steal endorphins from us lowly earth creatures. To this space alien dope dealer all every man woman and child on earth are his crop to be harvested at his whim. His job is to simply supply the demand for a drug our brains make and that he has to kill people on earth well thats just the costs of doing his ugly business.
I Come In Peace contains lots of action adventure, shooting, car chases and blood of both the human and alien varieties. I Come In Peace is just plain silly fun on so many levels it begs the question, WHY HASN'T WE COME IN PEACE MADE IT TO DVD YET? Why hasn't "I Come In Peace" made it to DVD when I have seen so many lesser quality or purely lame Sci-Fi movies come out on DVD. Dracula 3000 comes immediately to mind as the lamest alien \ horror hybred movie maker tripe yet to make DVD. I Come In Peace is of a level of quality so superior to Dracula 3000 that it hardly rates honest comparision.
Here is hoping the studios do the right thing and release I Come In Peace on DVD. Reading the other reviewers for I Come In Peace convinces me that I am not alone in thinking I Come In Peace is both worthy of DVD status and quite marketable as well. I Come In Peace is some of Dolph Lundgren's best work. Who knows the studios might hear our requests for I Come In Peace to be released on DVD because every so often studios DO actually listen to their customers! We can at least live in hope.』
(Best Sf movie ever) 『This is one of Dolph Lundgren best movie.Don't miss this movie.』
(great flick) 『i saw this when it first came onto vhs all those years ago, and just loved it. have been looking for the dvd, saw from the other reviews that it wasn't available in the US, so looked more, and YES!!!!!! its available in Australia FOR SURE on dvd ( i have it) BUT its called Dark Angel, so as long as you have a multizone dvdplayer get this on dvd and continue to enjoy it in all its glory. certainly one of dolphs best, good action and killer aliens!』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great old movie with Ernest Borgnine) 『I loved watching Willard(1970). Such classic actors and actresses. Compared to the sequel, Ben, which was like a made for TV movie. Highly recommend Willard.
Sandra Locke was great. This was before she married Clint Eastwood. Elsa Lanchester was Academy Award winning material! That old house was way cool.
Crispin Glover was extremely creepy in the remake. This is the best of the bunch. A slice of history.』
(Outstanding Rat Wrangling!!) 『This is a standout from the Animal vs. Human motiff of horror genre of the 1970's (Day of the Animals, Food for the Gods). Young, shy and social outcast "Willard" (everybody misreads Willard as the rat's name) adopts and tames a hoard of fast multipling rats. He then uses them to exact revenge on his oddball family and scummy boss (E. Borgie, who is very good). I have had 4 pet rats off and on for years and find them to be intellegent and affectionate (excellent pets) and always rooted for the ratties!!! You go Ben!!』
("YOU MADE ME HATE MYSELF!" WHERE IS THE DVD FOR THIS SOB!) 『My memories of 'Willard' are far better than the movie itself. Growing up in the 70's who could forget the great poster from the movie,(which I am lucky enough to own)the creepy trailer(which is scarier than the film) and an incredible performance by Bruce Davidson, which is too good for this lovable but, sub-par film. If not for Davidson and the rats this movie would be a bad TV movie of the week! I would like to see this released on DVD! I would buy it and I know I'm not alone.』
(This was a disturbing movie that was pretty much the forerunner of gore movies) 『However, there's alot in this movie that annoys me. I know it's helped me to develop a fear of all mice and rats alike. I also know that the secratary of this movie played by Joan Shawnabe has a uncanny knack to shrink a guy's testicles; that's right folks just make you feel so bad about yourself that your once proud pair are now shrunken heads between your legs. You know those type of women gentlemen; we've all had them cross our paths at one time or another. Those who seem to be rather uncaring towards anyone who crosses thier path unless it's to help them succeed. Meaning poor Willard is nothing but a eunuch to her, a leper, and anything else you want to consider. She wears those dresses that show off her curves that makes you want to grab her close, and wet her dress with semen, but don't go there she's not worthy of your knowing her. She's not worthy of being a human, but since we live under grace it was shown to her here. Yes Ernest Borgnine deserved to be killed by Ben and Socrates, and so did the people who mocked and laughed at Willard, so WHY WAS SHE SPARED?!!!!! She deserved to die also, to feel the rats cover her face in turds, the claws cutting her face up, and her hair being chewed up, making her cry, and do many other bodily functions. This is some rather gory stuff isn't it? well let's face it folks as I said earlier we've all had this kind of girl/woman cross our path at one time or another, and this is a bull session to get it out what we would like to have happen to them because it wasn't done in this movie. Willard you have to pity him at times here because of what he had gone through with taking over of his father's company, and being demoted to almost a janitor, and his mother is not faring any better as she's having a mental breakdown from it all. I do feel that Willard had something going for him with Sondra Locke as his main squeeze in this movie. That's like the most beautiful girl falling in love with the toadboy in school, and that's where Willard made his mistake. You see Willard forgot to give credit to the rats. Mind you since he was considering marriage to Sondra he couldn't keep them, but he at least could've set them free instead of trying to drown them, but then again Willard was rather prideful because Sondra fell in love with him for himself, and not because he had rats that would devour all thier enemies. This is not fluff, but it's not all that great either. I don't plan on watching this ever again, and why I'm here is to tell everyone how I feel about the secratary. She's hot, but don't play with fire, and that's the same message of this movie.』
(THE ORIGINAL IS ALWAYS THE BEST!) 『Although it's hard to compare he remake featuring CRISPIN GLOVER to the classic original with a very young BRUCE DAVISON (X-MEN) I have to say the original is truely better.
The newer version is definately a modern telling of the tale and also contains a bit of the sequel in it.. (elements of BEN) and is definately creepier
BUT you definately have to see the original to truely understand the impact is has on the remake.
Did I make any sense.. oh well we're talking about a movie where a guy names rats and becomes friends with them.. get over it..
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (GREAT OLD FLICK) 『Great copy of a classic old movie! No one can top Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in playing Holmes and Watson. It was a great copy and the seller shipped quick』
("My conjecture is that he'll be murdered." -- Sherlock Holmes) 『"If I believed all the legends about this place, I wouldn't live here. I wouldn't have the courage." -- Dr. Mortimer
The affection classic film fans have for Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is so strong it seems near sacrilegious to even consider any others in these two roles. The portrayal of Sir Conan Doyle's famous detective on film dates all the way back to the silent era, John Barrymore having a stab at the author's timeless creation. But everything clicked with Rathbone and Bruce in the hearts of filmgoers and from this film forward, they were Holmes and Watson to the public. The Universal "B" series which followed the second topflight film from Fox, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, was great fun even in updated settings, and fans couldn't get enough. This first film is quite special, however, capturing the real flavor of Holmes and Watson in their own time, with a quality production. Eerie moors and a howling which might be ghostly in origin add to the allure of mystery, a dash of romance thrown in for good measure.
The moors of Dartmoor in Devonshire in 1889 are quite perilous if your name is Baskerville. Charles has already met with an "accidental" death, but Dr. Mortimer (Lionel Atwill) knows better, and travels to London to seek out the help of Sherlock Holmes. Holmes has been reading the papers and is already worried for Sir Henry Baskerville's life, as he makes his way from Canada to claim his birthright. The great detective sends Watson in his stead to protect young Henry (Richard Greene) from the wild howl on the moors, which might have a very earthly cause. Holmes is busy as well, but I cannot ruin the fun for the first time viewer of this fabulous classic. An atmosphere of mystery and perhaps the supernatural mingle with the workings of Sherlock Holmes as he ferrets out the more tangible danger.
In the meantime, young Henry has become quite smitten with his beautiful neighbor, Beryl (Wendy Barrie), and just about everyone seems a bit suspect in regards to the legend of the hounds, who have reportedly caused the death of all the prior Baskerville owners. The romance is blended quite nicely with the story, Barrie quite a lovely distraction as Holmes and Watson do everything in their power to save Sir Henry from a savage death. A great cast and class A production values enhance this fun story of a mansion on the moors prone to untimely death. Ernest Pascal's screenplay of Doyle's story is both solid and fairly faithful, and Sidney Lanfield's direction keeps the viewer guessing right up till the end. Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce will forever hold a special place in the hearts' of classic film fans. If you are familiar with the fine "B" series but have never gone back to see where it all began, I urge you to do so. An excellent and very fun film to watch time and again.』
(About seventy years after it was produced, still fresh and involving) 『Moody, efficient, and very satisfying adaptation of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic. The print of the film was wonderfully restored, allowing viewers to just sit back and get immersed in the action with no bad splices, sound dropouts, or other technical distractions. "Hound of the Baskervilles" is the first of the 14 "Sherlock Holmes" films made by Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, and the first of two set in the original late 19th-century time period of the original stories (films three through fourteen magically move the action to the World World II era, with varying degrees of success). Fun fact about the story on which this film is based: "Hound" was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in response to the public's clamoring for new Sherlock Holmes stories despite the fact that Sir Arthur had killed the character off years before. Interestingly, "Hound" didn't undo the death of Holmes, merely present a "previously untold" adventure of Holmes and Watson set sometime before Mr. Holmes demise. The author would more formally undo that supposed death in a subsequent story, however.』
(You Can't Beat These Restoration Prints!) 『These UCLA Restoration DVDs on the Sherlock Holmes movies are fantastic - all of them! These, with the black-and-white covers - are the ones to buy, nothing else.
As for the story, despite the famous title - perhaps the most famous of all the Sherlock Holmes stories - I found the movie to be just an average Holmes tale. It was entertaining and well-done but nothing spectacular. I am certain not knocking this film. I love these old Basil Rathbone-Nigel Bruce movies. An "average" Holmes film with these two guys still gets an 4-star rating!
This was the first pairing of the above-mentioned two actors and Bruce, as "Dr. Watson," was not the bumbling, buffoon as he was in subsequent episodes. However, I prefer Watson in that role because he added a lot of humor and entertainment. In this movie, Watson is pictured as fairly intelligent, for a change!
I enjoyed the lighting in this story. It made for some superb cinematography. The stark black-and-white shots inside the Baskerville mansion were great, as were the many facial closeups in this movie. The gray of the moors outside were in stark contrast to the indoor shots.』
(The Hound) 『Like the others...I think it is the Best of the Rathbone series.....Just need to know if someone else has the same problem with the DVD I do....it looks as if the DVD is more like a Film that has a framing problem. Can anyone let me know?』 『Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce star in this 1939 adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's frequently filmed novel, and the result is one of the most atmospheric and purely enjoyable versions ofThe Hound of the Baskervilles. Except for minor changes, the script is true to Doyle's enthralling mystery about a centuries-long curse against heirs to the Baskerville estate, situated within the haunting and deadly Dartmoor in the southwest of England. With the arrival of a new master, Canadian Henry Baskerville (Richard Greene), Sherlock Holmes (Rathbone) and Dr. Watson (Bruce) are called upon to solve the strange case of the "gigantic hound" that may be readying to savage the poor fellow. Wonderful sets, crisp performances, and Rathbone's accessible but no-nonsense take on the Great Detective make this a real delight. Typical of the 20th Century Fox Holmes pictures, there's an in-joke, a final line of censor-defying dialogue alluding to Holmes's little problem with cocaine.--Tom Keogh』
price：$20.99
Universal Studios
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (LOST IS RIGHT!) 『Wow, the what an awful let down! Did the screenwriter ever see the t.v. show? Does will Farrell have to wreck so many movies with the same schtick? Forget this junk, dont let the kids see it but, do rent or buy the DVD of the original 2 seasons and find what this movie lost.』
(Horrible! Absolutly horrible! Worst movie ever!) 『Horrible, stupid, its Will Ferril's best yet! This was the DUMBEST movie we have EVER seen(even worse than Freedom State)!!! Don't waste your money! Will Ferril is an amazingly stupid actor. If you have a brain the size of a walnut you will enjoy this movie!(If your brain is any bigger please do not watch, it will destroy your brain cells)My IQ is now 60...it used to be 125.』
(The WORST movie I have ever seen!) 『This was the worst movie I have ever watched. I did not even finish watching it because it was so bad. If I could have given this movie 0 (or less) stars I would. There is so much crude, stupid so called "humor" that was not even funny and was very offensive. The plot was dumb and it did not even follow the original series at all. I would not recommend this movie to anyone.』
(This is a Will Ferrell movie!) 『I'd like to give this movie 3 1/2 stars. I can't believe all the 1 star reviews. I watched this with my two teenagers and we found plenty to laugh at in this movie. No one should have expected a serious action/adventure move with a few laughs. This is a Will Ferrell movie! It's goofy and kind of rauncy, but it is funny. Someone complained the T Rex was inconsistent. Come on people, loosen up! The T Rex understood English in the first scene it was in. How hard do you want to think about this???!? I agree it's not for small kids, but nowadays PG 13 seems to be aimed at about 16 and up. If you're going to let kids watch a movie you pretty much have to do some research.』
(Shame on the Krofft brothers) 『I was a childhood fan of the original series back in the 70s. It was campy, fun and an innocent tv show for kids. This movie made a mockery of the series. It seems like every "TV-Based" movie lately has modern day humor such as poop, fart, urine and sex jokes. The Land of the Lost movie was no exception. I don't ever remember Will talking Rick Marshall into kissing Chaka or Will's mouth next to Chaka's groin while they sleep.
And the movie industry is wondering WHY most of the movie theater seats are empty these days. It's constant sex humor. It's just not funny.
They should've kept it retro and keeping the 3 characters a family just like the series. But no! They have to have Rick and Holly fall in love at the end JUST LIKE A MILLION OTHER MOVIES!
Shame on Sid&Marty Krofft for allowing this movie to be made this way. I know their names were stamped on it as producers but they sold themselves out to the movie studio because I'm sure the studio pressured them to make the move this way.
』 『ON HIS LATEST EXPEDITION, DR. RICK MARSHALL IS SUCKED INTO A SPACE-TIME VORTEX ALONGSIDE HIS RESEARCH ASSISTANT AND A REDNECK SURVIVALIST. IN THIS ALTERNATE UNIVERSE, THE TRIO MAKE FRIENDS WITH A PRIMATE NAMED CHAKA, THEIR ONLY ALLY IN A WORLD FULL OF DINOSAURS AND OTHER FANTASTIC CREATURES.』 『How to make a big-screen version of Sid and Marty Krofft's Seventies TV show? In this case, place the thing in the meaty hands of Will Ferrell and give the special effects a big upgrade. If you grew up with the show, you will recall that Marshall, Will, and Holly fall through a time warp into a land where dinosaurs roam and all kind of weird things grow. In this version, Ferrell plays a disgraced scientist, Anna Friel a brainy postgraduate, and Danny McBride (Pineapple Express) the sleazy owner of a desert tourist trap that happens to be home to the time portal. This begins to suggest how this movie wants to have it both ways: keep some of the original's kid appeal, but raunch it up just enough for fans of Judd Apatow's movies. The result is that nothing really works very well. There's no momentum to the plot, the locations are monotonous, and Ferrell and McBride are desperate in their attempts to generate something out of nothing. Granted, they succeed a few times--these guys are too funny to whiff completely--but the strain is visible. And although the effects, are competent, the movie can't even get its fantasy rules straight (why is the T. Rex sometimes ferocious and sometimes indifferent?). Fans of the show will enjoy hearing the cheesy theme song worked in (Ferrell performs a zonked version) and seeing how the movie updates the menacing Sleestaks. But on a basic level Land of the Lost has no idea what it's doing, or what it means to do. --Robert Horton』
price：$16.49
Warner
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (OMG this is great) 『I stumbled upon this series a few months ago and it was like discovering Star Trek the first time. Did they make this series just for me? It has plenty to offer everyone from some great one liners and physical comedy to chilling stories that make you remember what a good old horror movie was about.
The Winchester boys, Dean (Jensen Ackles) the elder and Sam (Jared Padalecki) the younger have seen their relationship evolve and besides one lapse on the writers side to make Sam do something a lot of people what "what the hell was he thinking" I think they jabbed and joked around like only brothers could. The funniest thing is that Sam is the responsible one, and Dean who pretty much raised Sam as their father was absent has regressed into a pretty fun hedonistic character. And yet he is the one that gets allied with the Angels while Sam, the one who prayed and tried so hard to do right was the one slipping in with the demons.
Although each episode does stand on its own most time, if you really want to enjoy the series start at the beginning. If you are into this type of action adventure (horrors-que) with great brotherly interactions this is show for you. 』
(Most awesome show ever!) 『The fourth season of supernatural is one of the crazyest seasons yet. Sam and dean are no longer fighting just evil spirits, warewolfs and such, they are now fighting for the truth! The truth about how Dean came out of hell. Is he still Dean? And most importantly which side will they choose when heaven and hell are brought in to the mix. And sam is practising his demon.blood powers and the season is the sickest one yet!』
(Supernatural Season 4) 『I thought the first season was a little moronic and too teenage like. However, I stuck with the show and kept watching and it is greatly improved. It is a little scary, but a good bottom story about the brothers and their Dad is worth watching.』
(Too Far Afield?) 『Is this fourth season moving too far afield concentrating as it does on an approaching Armageddon and war between putative Angels and trafficking with Demons? I personally preferred the first seasons where the emphasis was on Ghostbusting although the story threads are now deeper (and I would guess offend some people).
Production values remain unchanged and it's still a good 'watch' if you're into this type of programme but i'd like to see a return of the humorous aspects evident in the earlier series.
Either way - if you enjoyed the first three series, you'll still enjoy the fourth, but maybe not as much.』
(Jump the Shark? No way!) 『I don't know how they do it but Season 4 of Supernatural is as good, if not better than the first 3. Angels, Demons, Ghostfacers...this series has genuine scares and yes, you will be shouting at the TV in despair (SAM!! - D'oh!!), but you will also be laughing too. The episode where the brothers discover a series of books have been written about them is just superb - especially the "slash" fan revelation...
Loved it, can't wait for series 5.』 『When a television series opens its new season with a lead character crawling out of his grave after escaping Hell itself, one cannot help but wonder: how will the rest of the episodes ever follow that? In the case ofSupernatural's fourth season, the answer comes from above with the introduction of Misha Collins's Castiel, an angel dispatched to rescue Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) from infernal torment and reunite him with brother Sam (Jared Padalecki) for a very special mission. That quest--to stop the demonic Lilith from opening the 66 seals required to bring Lucifer to Earth and launch the Apocalypse--forms the backbone of the 22 episodes, which takes some fairly adventurous risks with the core of the show. Chief among these is the rift that deepens between Dean and Sam as they attempt to work together, despite their divergent destinies; also agreeable is the season's tonal shift away from its previous Monster of the Week format (though that's still intact for many episodes) and toward a single, more ambitious story and thematic arc. The sea change deepens the show's drama, intensifies the level of suspense and stakes in each episode, and pushes it several big steps away from its teen-friendly origins. Of course, there's still plenty of the show's trademark irreverence and humor to be found, especially in the clever "Monster Movie," which pits the brothers against a Shapeshifter that takes the form of classic movie fiends, and "The Monster at the End of This Book," where Sam and Dean discover a comic book with plot lines very similar to their own lives. By the timeSupernatural's fourth season reaches its cliffhanger ending with "Lucifer Rising" (the title neatly sums up the plot), viewers should be fairly hungering for the next episode--a good sign that a veteran series is still hitting its stride.
Extras on the six-disc set include commentary for three episodes: "In the Beginning," with executive producer Eric Kripke and writer Jeremy Carver; "When the Levee Breaks," with director Robert Singer and writer Sara Gamble; and "Lucifer Rising" with Kripke. Extended scenes are also available for several episodes, and the features are rounded out by a trio of somewhat ponderous featurettes on the concepts of Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell, as depicted in scenes from the show and discussed by its writers, theologians, paranormal investigators, and the like. Clocking in between 10 and 25 minutes apiece, the docs feel padded and somewhat undernourished in the information department. However, they're unlikely to detract from one's enjoyment of this stellar season.--Paul Gaita』
『Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 09/01/2009 Run time: 1152 minutes Rating: Nr』
price：$10.99
Universal Studios
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great looking Blu-Ray) 『The first time I saw this in the theater, I have to say I was disappointed. I wasn't expecting an Indiana Jones type Van Helsing... but it is a great movie, a real roller coaster ride, and a fantastic looking Blu-Ray!』
(excellent) 『le blu ray est d'excellente qualité. Le film est très spectaculaire avec des effets spéciaux très bien faits En france nous n'avons pas autant de choix de films en blu ray Continuezà proposer vos blu ray en all zone pour que nous puissions les acheter chez vous aux states』
(Not Perfect, But Deserves Full Support) 『I miss monster movies...This style of movie along with The Mummy, bring good fun back to horror movies. And while this movie isn't perfect, its intent is. A+ for courage to do something different.』
(got to get it) 『I have the movie on regular DVD, but have a playstation 3 now so all the good movies I'm getting on Blue Ray to catch the extra sound and picture quality. this movies does it all. Amazon has the best prices and with free shipping over $25 all is well. Keep up the good work Amazon.』
(Van Helsing) 『This movie had everything it held your attention from start to finish, the great thing about it was, every monster I had ever seen as a child was in this movie.No other movie has ever given us Dracula,Frankenstein,wolf Man and Mr. Hyde. It started old World and finished modern. I loved the take on James Bond gaget inventor who was not yet quite a priest and Van Helsing's guide. Your heart just went out to the Frankenstein monster. The story line was fantastic you understood what was going on the entire time . The visual effects was exciting, but i wanted Anna valeris brother who looked a lot like Errol Flynn ,to stay alive a little longer,and it would have been great if you could have seen them clearer in the clouds at the end . But as a whole this movie was spectacular.』 『Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 09/15/2009 Run time: 132 minutes Rating: Pg13』 『Like a roller coaster ready to fly off its rails,Van Helsingrockets to maximum velocity and never slows down. Having earned blockbuster clout withThe MummyandThe Mummy Returns, writer-director Stephen Sommers once again plunders Universal's monster vault and pulls out all the stops for this mammoth $148-million action-adventure-horror-comedy, which opens (sanscredits) with a terrific black-and-white prologue that pays homage to the Universal horror classics that inspired it. The plot pits legendary vampire hunter Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) against Dracula (the deliciously campy Richard Roxburgh), his deadly blood-sucking brides, and the Wolfman (Will Kemp) in a two-hour parade of outstanding special effects (980 in all) that turn Sommers' juvenile plot into a triple-overtime bonus for CGI animators. In alliance with a Transylvanian princess (Kate Beckinsale) and the Frankenstein monster (Shuler Hensley), Van Helsing must prevent Dracula from hatching his bat-winged progeny, and there's so much good-humored action that you're guaranteed to be thrilledandexhausted by the time the 10-minute end-credits roll. It's loud, obnoxious, filled with revisionist horror folklore, and aimed at addicted gamers and eight-year-olds, but this colossal monster mash (including Mr. Hyde, just for kicks) will never,everbore you. A sequel is virtually guaranteed.--Jeff Shannon』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (I got Potter) 『The t-shirt is perfect! Right size! The shipping was fast and lalala. Really I have nothing to said, except it's great!』 『Pick from the petite form-fitting babydoll style or standard regular fit womens style. Please refer to our sizing chart for measurements.This design also available as a men's tee shirt, and a men's hoodie and sweat shirt in our other amazon.com listings.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (FIRST EXPANSION FOR HORRORCLIX MINIATURES) 『This item is a booster for "The Lab", the first expansion to the collectible miniatures game (CMG) HorrorClix, produced by WizKids. In this game, you collect plastic miniatures whose dials show current combat stats. Each "click" of damage increments the dial, showing the combat stats for a progressively wounded monsters. You assemble teams of these miniatures to play against opponents, slaying victims and fighting opposing monsters. Among the different figure types are irradiated undead, velociraptors, mad scientists, evil health workers, and zombie killers.
These boosters are not playable by themselves; you must purchase a starter set (which comes with specific figures, 12 victims a map, clix ring, dice, and terrain). The only way to get different monsters is to buy the boosters; The Lab has about 100 figures. There are commons, uncommons, rares, and uniques, and the rarity is indicated by the set number (e.g., #1-33 are commons, #34-66 are uncommon, etc., although I forget the exact transition points). Figures are also Rookie, Experienced, or Veteran based on the ring color on the dial (yellow, blue, and red, respectively). Vets are usually the best, although sometimes the rookie abilities are better (for example, rookie Candy Striper). A common vet may be a better figure than a rare rookie.
The booster itself is a squared-off cardboard tube. Inside are 4 figures, 2 common, 1 uncommon, and 1 rare/unique, and their figure cards. The figures are packed in plastic shells and squeezed tightly in. There are also 2 plot twists (event cards that you can play) and one victim pog. The Lab also introduces minion pogs, which are put in play when a victim is slain/rescued by a particular kind of monster. These minions are like bonus monsters for your team.
Some of the other Horrorclix sets have been plagued with production errors, but The Lab has high production standards and you should expect to have correct dials and cards. I haven't had any trouble with booster pulls from this set. The "science gone wrong" theme is definitely a welcome addition to my collection.』 『HORRORCLIX THE LAB:opens the doors to the horrors unleashed whenever man tampers with nature. Mutated experiments, alien visitors and even vicious prehistoric beasts awaityou inside the lab! Using the innovative Clix system, HorrorClix is a wicked-fun game of 3-D monster combat! Each monster features a combat dial and unique monster card for unlimited game play combinations. Map, dice, tokens not included in Booster Packs. Starter Game is required to play.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good quality toy!) 『These figures are well made and stand up to a lot of abuse from my son. He's ordered several different sets of Simpson's figures and they are all nicely detailed and practically indestructible. Some of the sets seemed a little pricey to me (over $[...]) but my son plays with them so much and they've held up so well that they've been worth every penny.』 『Recreate the adventures of America's favorite dysfunctional family. This Treehouse of Horror Series II set includes six PVC figures that are bendable and posable. Figures include: Mr. Burns (6"), Homer (6"), Marge (6 3/4"), Flanders (6 1/4"), and Bart (4"). Also includes a bonus Krusty the Clown figure (4 1/2").』
price：$8.28
HarperTeen
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Amazing!) 『I read the first 4 from the Vampire Diaries before I read the Twilight books. I fell in love. I honestly thought the series was over when Elena came back in Dark Reunion. I was so excited when I found out there was more! The book started out amazing. I LOVED how Elena was like a baby. It showed how much Stefan loved her because he took care of her. The ending left me breathless though. I have to wait til March to find out what will happen next. I hate these cliffhangers. Overall the book kept me entertained. I read the majority of it over the weekend. To those who say they were disappointed... Well maybe they just didn't understand the book. Idk. I loved it anyway. I'd suggest it to all of The Vampire Diaries fans. I NEED STEFAN BACK!!! I can't wait til March!!!』
(I, for one, enjoyed it!) 『When I heard that the Vampire Diaries TV series was based on a set of books, I decided to read them before the show started. I'm a big Twilight fan, so it wasn't hard to sell me on another teenage vampire series. :-) And I have to say I've grown very fond of this series, both the TV and book versions.
The NUMBER ONE reason to love both TV and books? DAMON. I love this character(!), and Ian Somerhalder's performance on the show nails every aspect of Damon that I've ever imagined. Maybe that's why I liked this book so well . . . because I could "hear" Ian as Damon speaking the words in my head as I read them. The fact that Damon was featured as the "leading man" in this book instead of Stefan also pleased me to no end, as Stefan's stability can come across at times as boring. (I can't help but compare him to Edward in Twilight, who is just so much more interesting to me for some reason, even though they're very similar characters.) But L.J. Smith has indeed done something brilliant with her creation of and focus on Damon.
I don't want to dwell on the plot because I'm sure other reviewers have gone well into detail. I just want to say that I enjoyed this read and was willing to go on the journey that the author put forth. After five books I've now come to think of the core characters as a modern day "Scooby Gang." I just can't help but think of Fred, Thelma, Daphne, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo trying to solve supernatural mysteries when reading about the scrapes that Matt, Meredith, and Bonnie get into because of Elena, Stefan, and Damon in this supernatural universe. And I like it! In this respect, I think this series has the potential to "blow up" in terms of the world L.J. Smith can create and the characters she can develop.
Yes, I do agree that the book was too long for the amount of plot development, but I enjoyed spending time with these characters all the same. Do I want more character development in future books? Yes. But I think this book did an excellent job of paying attention to each of our protagonists and making us WANT to read more about them. That the author teased us with a possible Bonnie/Damon match was just icing on the cake. WHAT IF, as much as Damon wants Elena, he's really meant for our sweet little witch? I know, I know. But what about Bonnie&Matt?! See? The possibilities are so much fun to contemplate!
I'm really looking forward to the next book to be released in March 2010.
』
(Can't bring myself to finish it...) 『I've only gotten through the first 100 pages and I don't think I can go any farther. It is just bad. Poorly written, with little logic for how we went from 1992 to the age of mobile phones and PCs. The plotline is tedious and tiring. I have read the other Vampire Diaries books and they were much better. I don't think the author should have messed with a good thing.』
(Different) 『this book is still good but it's a little different from others. Still worth reading it』
(This is the worst thing I have ever read.) 『I'll be honest, started watching the TV show and I really enjoy it so I thought I'd pick up the books. The first 2 in the series were good.... the 2nd two were kind of going downhill. And THIS one is horrible. It really is the worst thing I have ever read I am sorry to say :( It was confusing, way too long with nothing going on..... I am just so so so so disappointed. :( I'm not sure if I should try her other series or not?』 『
The first book in a new trilogy from L. J. Smith!
Elena Gilbert is aliveâagain.
When Elena sacrificed herself to save the two vampire brothers who love herâthe handsome, brooding Stefan and the sleek and dangerous Damonâshe was consigned to a fate beyond death. Until a powerful supernatural force pulled her back.
Now Elena is notjusthuman. She has powers and gifts that were bestowed on her in the afterlife. What's more, her blood pulses with an overwhelming and unique force that makes her irresistible to any vampire.
Stefan wants to find a way to keep Elena safe so that they can make a life together. Damon, however, is driven by an insatiable desire for power, and wants Elena to rule as his princess. When Stefan is lured away from Fell's Church, Damon seizes his chance to convince her that he is the brother she is meant to be with. . . .
But a darkness is infiltrating the town, and Damon, always the hunter, is now the hunted; he becomes the prey of a malevolent creature that can possess him at will, and who desires not just Elena's blood but her death.
price：$9.99
HarperTeen
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Vampire Diaries is a wonderful TRILOGY -- with a not-so-wonderful coda) 『In this second compilation from L.J. Smith, readers are presented with The Fury and Dark Reunion -- books 3 and 4 of the Vampire Diaries.
I was thrilled by the first half of the book (The Fury), and thought it provided a bittersweet but satisfying conclusion to her Vampire Diaries "trilogy." For the sake of remaining spoiler-free, this last installment of the originally planned series follows Elena and Stefan (and Damon) full-cycle through their complicated relationship, including some genuinely unexpected plot twists and surprises that I didn't see coming. The character development is at its best in this book, with all of the main players showing growth and much more likeablity. I am a huge Damon fan, but then again, I always did have a thing for bad boys. ;-)
However, I can't offer the same praise to the second half of the book, originally the fourth installment called Dark Reunion. In a classic case of "jumping the shark," LJ Smith deconstructs the emotionally charged resolution of the trilogy (probably at her publisher's insistance) and relaunches the story line with a silly and unnecessary addendum. The whole plot of this fourth book feels like an afterthought. Instead of the love triangle and romantic tension taking center stage in Dark Reunion, the entire book plays out like an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with all of the supporting characters of the previous three books becoming "Scoobies" and banding together to fight evil in Fall's Church side by side. Unfortunately, the formula change didn't work for me, not at all. And the Big Bad Evil that is thrust into the story just seemed like an example of further shark-jumping.
I'm happy that the "reset" opens the doors for LJ Smith's spinoff series The Vampire Diaries: Revisited (which I believe "stars" my favorite Salvatore brother, Damon), but I wish that the author and publisher could have found a better way to set the stage for new stories without compromising the impact of the original Diaries.』
(AWESOME) 『I loved this book!I have been reading L.J. Smith for a while now and I have to say this is one of my favorite series from her (so far anyway). I am also curious about the new TV series that is on...I am going to have to check it out! I definitely recommend this book (and the whole series!).』
(VAMP DIARIES) 『GREAT BOOKS, COULDN'T PUT EM DOWN. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE TO COME OUT』
(The show is so much better!) 『I did not know about this book series until they made it into a show on the CW. I am one of those people who always think the book is 100 times better than the movie/show but this is one exception. I am so on board with the show but the book for me is not a great read. Elena comes of as a snobby brat in the books and then her character later turns softer after she falls in love with Stefan but it begs the question, what did he see in her in the first place when she acted like a royal "who know what"? Maybe because she looked like Katherine? I just wasn't impressed by the way the author made her in the book however I am a fan of the TV show Elena because they made her heartfelt and humble right from the get go. In the show it is so easy for Stefan to see what a great person she is without having to compare her to Katherine. As the books progress (this particular book and especially the third book) it just starts to get weird and too fanatical for my taste. I truly hope the show does not follow too closely to the books because their writers can do so much better following a different plot. To sum it up: DEFINITELY watch the show but you can pass on the books! Reading the books might just ruin the show for you.』
(Good read) 『This book was fun to read. I recommend it as a read in between your favorite series. Can be slow at times though.』 『
Elena: transformed, the golden girl has become what she once feared and desired.
Stefan: tormented by losing Elena, he's determined to end his feud with Damon once and for allâwhatever the cost. But slowly he begins to realize that his brother is not his only enemy.
Damon: at last, he possesses Elena. But will his thirst for revenge against Stefan poison his triumph? Or can they come together to face one final battle?
Collected here in one edition are the third and fourth volumes of The Vampire Diaries, a riveting conclusion to the tale of two vampire brothers and the beautiful girl torn between them.
price：$9.99
HarperTeen
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great Show, Fantastic Book.) 『I decided to order this book since I started watched "The Vampire Diaries" on the CW. I love the show, and from my experience the book is always better. When I started the book, I was immediately ingrossed. I read each book in a day, The Awakening and then The Struggle. As soon as I finished I ran to Target to buy the next in the series that night, and finished that the next day too. The tv series and the book series are very different, but both are equally as interesting. You fall in love with the characters so quickly. Stefan: the mysterious new guy, Elena; Queen of the school, Damon; the dangerous brother. And all of the friends feel like your friends by the time you are reading it. The characters are so real to you. And the story is great. The idea that vampires have talisments and can walk in the sun, the incrediable backstory for them, the whole thing is wonderful. I highly recommend this entire series. Whether you watch the show, read other vampire series, such as Twilight or the Sookie Series...It's a great story. Very original with the talisments and the thick backstory not just with each character, but also with the town. Wonderful read. Be prepared to be completely preoccupied for a few days with the series. You won't want to put it down.』
(The birth of a genre -- Twilight fans, read the original!) 『I really enjoyed The Awakening and The Struggle -- the first two books of LJ Smith's Vampire Diaries series. I started watching the CW TV series when it debuted this fall, and decided the books needed to be added to my to-read list. There are some major departures from the original plot outlined in the book and the TV series (much like True Blood and Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse novels), so I'm glad I the read the story as Smith intended it.
However, I have to say, I like some of the changes made for TV. LJ Smith's Elena -- the main character -- is hard to like at times. She is a very shallow, popular girl that revels in her role of "queen of the school." She has a huge sense of entitlement, uses people and lies to her friends and family to get what she wants. So, in that way, I guess she's a fairly authentic beautiful teenage girl.
Elena becomes obsessed with attractive, mysterious new boy at school, Stefan. From the title of the book, it's not difficult to figure out what secret he's keeping. Thankfully, she's amazingly understanding when she learns her 17-year-old boyfriend is actually a 500-year-old Florentine vampire. Of course, the happy couple-to-be is plagued by an equally mysterious and good-looking vampire who's causing lots of trouble in Fall's Church -- mainly attacking it's citizens and making Stefan think he's to blame. Turn's out, the Big Bad is Damon, Stefan's long-lost brother who's not quite as sweet or opposed to taking human life as the weak and gentle-spirited Stefan. And, oh yeah, he wants Elena, too.
The book comprises two titles condensed into one longer novel, and I think that was a good decision by the publisher. The original stories are very short and end with major cliffhangers. Even combined under one cover, the book is a very quick read that will keep readers turning the pages.
However, I do have to end this review with a caveat: the similarities between Twilight and Vampire Diaries are, at times, blatant. LJ Smith wrote this book in the early 90s -- it's something of a pioneer for the genre. As I read, I wondered if Stephenie Meyer had ever picked up a copy in high school. There are a few scenes that are almost exactly alike -- the scene in which Stefan (Edward) is illustrating to Elena (Bella) how strong he is and how vulnerable she is comes immediately to mind, but there are others. I love Meyer's books, but I hope LJ Smith thinks that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.』
(Entertaining read) 『I became interested when I found out that this series was written before the current Vamp craze. Though it wasn't nearly as compelling or layered as another vampire series which need not be named I still found myself very entertained and attached to the characters. It was hard to get started, but by the end I could not put it down.』
(Vampire Diaries vs. Twilight) 『Both series are good and entertaining in their own right. I myself enjoy the Twilight series more. For those who can't figure out why Twilight caught on more, perhaps the public was ready for it? I think the characters are better and the reality is more acceptable. But if you enjoy Vampires and the unnatural, go for both. I myself thought Ann Rice's was the real deal. I can't figure out why they didn't make another movie after, "Queen of the Damned". Ann Rice really put character in her characters. I read them years ago and still watch the movies every now and then and still enjoy them.』
(Not like the TV series...) 『I bought this because I wanted a Vampire Novel about a non-glitter vampire. Can't tolerate the Twilight vamp... And my duaghter and I are watching the show. Love the show.
The books are sooo different. Different time period for the immortals(Renaissance((MY FAVE!)) vs Civil War), different looks for Elena and Bonnie (blonde and redhead), different siblings (Jeremy/Vicki). I like the book and I will read the next ones which I bought at the same time... but I like them for what they are. The show doesn't hurt the books - it just takes a different turn and it works.
I don't think I would have enjoyed the book version on TV.
My point - read this yes. But keep watching the show too... because they have a whole different place they are going I think.』 『
Elena: the golden girl, the leader, the one who can have any boy she wants.
Stefan: brooding and mysterious, he seems to be the only one who can resist Elena, even as he struggles to protect her from the horrors that haunt his past.
Damon: sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Determined to have Elena, he'd kill to possess her.
Collected here in one volume for the first time, volumes one and two of The Vampire Diaries, the tale of two vampire brothers and the beautiful girl torn between them.
price：$3.00
Capcom
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Awesome overall...) 『RE5 is, in final review, awesome. The game itself is fun, but not particularly innovative like Orange Box... besides the 2-player mode. However, the flaw of the game is the occasional boring sequences, and more importantly, it is simply not as dark, horrifying, and scary as RE4 or some of the earlier ones. This is more of a "corporate" RE, in which they seem to have went for the 2-player mode and other features, but compromized on some of the pure terror. I think that's a fact pretty much every true RE fan will agree on. For true gamers, where RE5 shines is in the Mercenaries mode. Honesetly, my review for RE5 was a barely a 4-star, until we started to get into the Mercenaries. Again it's not perfect, but the 2-player mercenaries is a blast, and the overall graphics and gameplay is a lot of fun.』
(IT WAS STILL SCARY AT TIMES BUT I HATE QTE'S) 『At first when the game was released back in march '09 I wasn't too thrilled about getting it as I was sorely disappointed with RE4's "over the shoulder" camera angle as I thought capcom really messed up the classic feel of the past RE games. From reading reviews and watching screenshots of the game, RE5 had the same "over the shoulder" view as well as the game fighting infected africans during "broad daylight" really turned me off not to mention a side-kick partner to assist you which would take all meaning of scare and fright right out the door. So, thinking capcom did whatever it took to intentionally or unintentionally ruin an otherwise classic, I thought the day would never come when I would play RE5. Well, I have played it and here are my thoughts...
I have played all the resident evil series but unlike the rest of 'em, this has you go through the game with an annoying and rather useless AI partner which incidentally takes most of the fright out of a survival horror game. Interestingly enough on professional difficulty the AI partner does a decent job of fending its own and not getting in your way. Remember to have infinite ammo on the hardest level-professional difficulty because ALL the enemies take alot less damage from you and will ONLY attack you and it seems they just ignore your AI partner.
QTE'S (quick time events). In one word...HATE. These were thrown in the mix and are completely out of place during playthrough and is a chore and agony to get through. Not that it's overly difficult but cuts the flow of gameplay to button mashing with whatever the onscreen prompt comes up. Hopefully in the next game, all the qte's are not included.
The controls are pretty much the same as RE4 so it's bad. You can't run and shoot nor can you run and reload hence the advantage of upgrading your weapons and getting infinite ammo. Aiming is also a pain for most of your guns except the rifles which has a scope. 3rd person aiming view is clumsy and outdated.
There were scary moments in the game but nowhere near the level of previous iterations where you go through dark places and eerie atmospheres all alone. And the fact that most of the time your fighting with your AI partner's annoying actions like blocking your view doesn't help in the fear factor. Playing as sheva is more annoying because AI chris is so big that blocking your view is more constant and frequent. It also seems AI chris is alot dumber than AI sheva.
The game took me 8 hrs first playthrough on normal and another 6 hrs on amassing a sizeable wealth inorder to upgrade all my weapons and get infinite ammo by repeating a chapter over and over again.
If you have a friend, co-op is where the game really shines. No more annoying AI partner and you can go through your favorite chapters using strategy and team work such as one being a sniper and the other close range with a M3 shottie.
Lastly, the graphics are high grade and detailed. Some people say graphics aren't important, it's the gameplay. Well, it's a relative statement however the graphical detail definitely makes playing more enjoyable.
Overall, the game does have decent replay value and was fun all the way through. Make sure you don't sell your copy of RE5 because come march 2010 DLC will be available on PSN where you get to play as jill valentine called "alternative edition" with other extras.』
(One of a kind) 『I have played this game last weekend and even so I caught myself think about it all the time. All features are delightful.』
(Liked RE4? Don't see how you could like RE5..) 『I didn't really play RE from the beginning. I played around with the first RE a bit, but got bored with it just because of having to conserve ammo and all that. I'm not what people would consider a 'Serious Gamer", but I like playing games none the less, I just find that the more they pack into a game, the more of a headache it is to play. With that said, I LOVED RE4. Over all it was just well done, it was fun to play, and being able to play it over and over is a plus, I'm still playing it off and on. So I was very excited for RE5 and the day it came out I ran to get my reserved copy. While the game looks amazing (PS/3 Here) I was very disappointed in the game play. I personally find the controls VERY different from RE4 and a LOT harder to get use to. Right off the bat you are thrown into a scene where you are being descended upon by a whole mob. Good luck on doing any good with that if the controls are screwing you up. On top of that, there's another character with you that you need to watch out for which is something that I find VERY annoying. Those 2 things right there just ruined the game for me right off the bat. I only played the game for about a half hour and not getting past that first mob because I couldn't master the controls, I had enough. I turned it off and have not turned it back on since. I have been thinking about giving it another try, but not sure it's going to be worth it. If that's the kind of game play to expect for the rest of the game I'm not sure I will be that interested in it. I'm glad that some people liked the game, but this one was a HUGE let down to me after how much fun I found RE4 to be..』
(Really nice addition for the Resident Evil saga!) 『Without words, one of the best and excellent additions to the Resident Evil saga!! Way awesome graphics and very very sweet! Since Resident Evil 4, THESE ARE THE BEST GRAPHICS I HAVE SEEN FOR THE SERIES! You can customize your controller layout which is pretty good for the people used to the RE 4 controllers. My recommendation for this game is that if you are a true RE fan, don't doubt it, just buy it. Amazing and a true masterpiece to every gamers collection. But also I recommend playing RE (Resident Evil) 4 for you to know what is happening and understand the story line arc. Serious recommendations for it, I have a PS3 and it blows away everything!』 『Experience the thrill and terror all over again withResident Evil 5for PS3. Featuring Chris Redfield of the originalResident Eviland Sheva Alomar, a West African agent of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), this sci-fi survival game is staged in a remote desert colony packed with hordes of fast-moving, quick-thinking enemies that represent a whole new breed of evil.
Cooperative game play options let you take teamwork to a new level. View larger.
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Meet Two Fierce, Playable Main Characters Back from the original title andResident Evil: Code Veronica, former S.T.A.R.S. special forces team member Redfield is a battle-tested, founding member of the BSAA. With a reputation for superior marksmanship and phenomenal hand-to-hand combat abilities, he's on the ground and up against a new strain of evil.
You'll call his shots from the same over-the-shoulder third person viewpoint that distinguishedResident Evil 4, except this time you'll also have the option of playing as his teammate, the fierce, local Alomar. Whoever you play as, updates to the earlier version's third-person control scheme offer more options and promise intuitive interactions.
Learn to Work Together The new cooperative game play element focuses on the realities of a dual-agent mission, highlighting the ways in which Redfield and Alomar must work together to survive the unexpected, while still allowing them to split up and work alone. To help you maximize the potential of this setup, two-player online and offline co-op modes ensure that you have options when picking a partner.
Steel yourself Against the Harsh Reality of Kijuju An advanced version of Capcom's proprietary MT Framework game engine brings groundbreaking graphics and effects to Kijuju, the highly-developed environment where this game's action takes place. New, lifelike lighting schemes highlight the differences between harsh sunlight and extreme darkness, and when you move from one to the other, you'll have to wait for your character's eyes to adjust before you can see clearly, adding to the suspense and challenge of navigating this game's environs.
Face the Next Generation of Evil You'll face new enemies with faster reflexes and improved AI, designed to be as dangerous alone as they are in groups and to keep evenResident Evilmasters on their toes. Thankfully, they're not the only ones who have evolved. This game also offers access to powerful new weapons variations that extend your destructive capabilities.
And the updated, quick-select inventory system allows for real-time inventory management, as well as allowing characters to trade items and allowing you to place an item on the directional pad for instant access. Add all this to a detailed storyline the touches on what the past ten years have meant for Redfield and a Hollywood-caliber soundtrack, and it's clear that the latest installment in this series really does showcase all the elements at the heart of horror gaming.
price：$4.00
Capcom
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Worst.One.Ever) 『After playing this game I felt this review had to be done. First let me say I was so excited about this game and it had such great potential but this is absolutely the worst RE game I have EVER played(to be honest I haven't played all of them but my husband has and this too is his review). Yes the graphics are amazing, defiantly better than any of the other games which is why I gave it a two star instead of a one like I really wanted to do. If you like a game where you don't have to do much battle with the zombies then this is the game for you but if you're like me and like the battles with large groups of them then this is not the game for you. The camera doesn't give you anytime to line up a shot and is constantly bouncing around so if you have a headache or are pron to motion sickness this is not the game for you either. Even though I was excited about this game it is now my least favorite and will be sold.』
(The Dimside Chronicles) 『WARNING: Spoilers in Review
The game is decent, it's highly enjoyable for the hardcore fan of the RE series and is a good abridged version of the series, but it has a few glaring flaws that taint it . . .
Some can be found in the storyline. Leon claims that Krauser disappeared, but in part 4 he can't believe that Krauser is alive after the "helicopter accident." I suppose one can argue that the story is being retold from a time before part 4, but still, if you're familiar with the original storyline, you'll find more of these . . . shortcomings. (If you can, mute your television whenever Alfred and Alexia Ashford speak.) There's also the "extra" chapter 6, which is Chapter 5 again, but with additional commentary by Krauser. Seriously?! It makes you wonder if they're even trying anymore . . . Adding to this insult to gamers, it's a solo chapter and unbelievably difficult. Why even make a co-op game that isn't co-op? Your partner is right there! So stupid . . .
Other flaws are found in the game play. The shaky camera wouldn't be so bad (and I agree it contributes to the atmosphere - but it is mostly style with relatively little substance = unforgivable). I swear, it seems most of the time you could use with a decent camera (not wobbling all over the place with something RIGHT in front of you) is given to the "suspenseful" parts where you walk by sleeping zombies which could attack at "any" time. I'm inclined to believe the horrible camera is probably a gimmick to extend the levels longer than they have to be. Also, grenades and other weapons of mass destruction like the rocket launcher and grenade launcher are unbelievably weak against bosses. Hit detection is horrible. Bosses only flinch during specific periods: pump their weak spots full of lead and watch them flinch 3 seconds later.
I like the game because of the great memories of the games being (in essence) butchered by this one, so it appeals to my sentimentality. However, the game play and several inconsistencies are difficult to overlook. If you're new to the series, try it out. If your expectations are low and you didn't fall for the hype, then by all means, have at it. Otherwise . . . watch someone else play it on YouTube or something. (I know I'm highly critical of the game, but it gets three stars since I'm a sucker for RE and its downfalls were not enough to make me hate it after wanting to like it so much . . .)』
(Here we go again) 『A follow up to their successful on-rails shooter Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles follows the same formula to a tee. Placing you in the shoes of Leon and Claire and featuring locales, scenarios, and enemies from Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica; The Darkside Chronicles features the same fun and frantic shooting action that its predecessor did before it. You can upgrade your weapons and unlock bonuses, which gives the game a bit more of replayability that it wouldn't have had otherwise, plus from a technical standpoint, Darkside Chronicles is visually superior to the original. Where the game falters however definitely lies with its shaky, schizo camera, which makes aiming more of a chore than it should be. Not to mention that your AI-controlled partner is practically useless; both of which are glaring flaws to an otherwise great game. True, the Wii has no shortage of solid on-rails shooters, and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles can be added to that list as well. Despite its few, significant flaws, the game remains a fun blast to play, and is wholeheartedly worth your time.』
(A Great Game For Resident Evil Fans But At The End The Same As Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles) 『After playing the Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles I was sure I'd be amazed at how great this next release would be, and for the most part I was right but there is some letdown with the game as well. The game does support better graphics during the game and you get great visual cut scenes that you can replay after finishing the level but the controls and the way it feels is so reminiscent of REUC that it feels a little like deja vu to much to say it's really different from the previous game as some advertiser have said. The game allows you to customize your weapons but instead of gaining star points to do it you have to find gold and when you have enough than upgrade which will take a while to do for some weapons, also there is no camera control at all in this game so you can't use the nunchuck to scope around the level looking for hidden cache of items like REUC allowed but unlike REUC you can save up on health plants to use latter on in a crunch instead of using it automatically like the REUC game did. You also can see how you did with your score over the Nintendo's WI-FI against other players on the net and see your standing which is kind of neat. The game like REUC has three game stories the first has you play either Leon Kennedy or Jack Krauser in South America looking for a dictator who might have acquired a known virus weapon, the second has you playing wither Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield as you try to escape Raccoon City after it's been overrun by zombies(RE 2), and the third will have you play either Claire Redfield or Steve Burnside trying to escape from the infested again(RE Code Veronica X). So at the end for all Resident Evil fans here's a great release to get for your gaming collection today and for fans who might be interested I'd advise trying the demo at a friends or game store first to see if the game is for you you might just get a kick out of the game enough to buy it too...』
(Capcom's Creative Liberties) 『- This review contains a few spoilers -
I reviewed RE 5 after completing it; so I feel compelled to review "The Darkside Chronicles," as well. This is a good game. The visuals and audio have been greatly improved from "The Umbrella Chronicles," and the gameplay feels more solid. I was pleasantly surprised to hear all of the familiar voices from Claire, Ada, Leon (RE 4 version), and Jack Krauser, as well as the excellent, orchestral renditions of the most notable themes and sequences from RE 2 and Code: Veronica.
However, although I was pleased to see that Capcom had portrayed RE 2's storyline accurately and enjoyably, the same sadly can not be said for Code: Veronica's content. Just like "The Umbrella Chronicles" and RE 5 before it, "The Darkside Chronicles" is another victim of Capcom's use of creative liberties. Gone are many of Code: Veronica's most famous scenes, such as Wesker's fights with Alexia and Chris, and the scene of Alexia's awakening is now rushed and no longer features the moving "The Ending of the Beginning" music track from the original game. Speaking of which, when did Alexia giggle and hum like a dizzy blonde? When I finished this chapter of the game, I was left asking, "What was so wrong with the original storyline? Why did Capcom have to change the things that they did?" This just proves that the RE universe is so convoluted with differing stories and types of gameplay that Capcoms simply doesn't know what to do with the series. However, I must admit the creative liberties used in this game could've been a lot worse (ie. RE 5).
In all, despite the notable differences in Code: Veronica's content, "The Darkside Chronicles" is a fun game and improves upon the foundations set by its predecessor in nearly every, single way. Of course, I wish we still had Richard Wough's terrific voice playing Wesker and the original Code: Veronica storyline, and the game was a bit short. But I can't help but feel pleased with how much quality shines from this summary entry of the RE series, even for an on-rails shooter.』 『RE Darkside Chronicles Wii』 『
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New Enemies and Familiar Faces Unlike the evil enemies you fought against in the previous story, inResident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, players will fight against the characters' own inner demons, adding a whole new level of terror. Balancing this out, two of the most popular characters of the overall series and heroes of the belovedResident Evil 2, Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, make their return. As unconventional heroes, the two start out the game as ordinary individuals who are thrown into terrorizing situations where their own fear is their biggest enemy. Featuring a brand new storyline that will fill in missing pieces of the "Chronicles" series,Resident Evil: The Darkside Chroniclesleads players into a horrific world where the lines between good and evil are blurred and the fight begins with your dark side.Rail Shooter Action with New Features The game's arcade, rail shooter gameplay, first featured inResident Evil:The Umbrella Chronicles, in which players follow a set path through the game, has been radically upgraded inResident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. Along with this, the game contains a horde of new features, including the major additions of a sub-screen which allows for weapon configuration and use of recovery items regardless of time progression, and a new system that allows players to modify the difficulty level according to their playing skills that brings accessibility and fun to both the hardcore and casual gamer alike.Coop Gameplay Continuing in the survival horror tradition,Resident Evil: The Darkside Chroniclesincreases the thrills and chills with an enhanced two-player co-op mode in which players will be able to follow their partners on the same screen. Their conversations and interactions have also been improved to create a more intense co-op experience.More Frightening Than Ever A more terrifying experience than ever before,Resident Evil: The Darkside Chroniclescombines a shaky and realistic handheld camera experience with an eerie soundtrack and creepy sound effects utilizing state-of-the-art technology.Key Game Features
Two-Player Co-op Shooting- Invite friends and family to experience the horror alongside you in 2-player co-op mode.
Revisit ClassicResident EvilLevels- Experience environments and areas from classicResident Eviltitles such as Raccoon City fromResident Evil 2and the hidden Umbrella laboratory fromResident Evil: Code Veronica, as well as scenarios that will be all new toDarkside Chronicles.
Fan Favorite Characters Return- Play as Leon S. Kennedy, protagonist ofResident Evil 2andResident Evil 4, his partner Claire Redfield, who appeared inResident Evil 2andResident Evil: Code Veronica, and others still to be announced.
Customizable Weapons- Players can upgrade and customize their weapons for each battle scenario. Each playable character can be specialized for a specific combat style.
Dynamic Difficulty- In addition to the initial settings of Easy, Normal and Hard, the game's difficulty level will adjust automatically based on the player's skill level so that both old and new fans can have a fun and challenging experience.
Collectibles Galore- For trueResident Evildevotees, archive items such as characters, enemies, old documents and movies can be found throughout the game.
price：$0.03
Sega Of America, Inc.
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A rental is all you need) 『Instead of buying this game I would suggest renting it, The game is a fun time, but beat it in 2 days without even trying. The only major flaws i see with the game is the fact that each level is the same exact thing, kill the people, move on, kill the boss. I personally wanted more from it, but even the storyline was weak. For a goretastic time without any thinking involved, this is a perfect game, but if you're wanting something with more substance, look somewhere else.』
(A Great Game, But Not For Everyone) 『MadWorld is a pretty great game...if it's the type of game you like. While I was entertained, I'm not going to pretend this game is for everyone. It is incredibly violent, possibly one of the most graphically violent games I've ever played. Oddly, the choice to make the game in black in white only heightens the blood as you kill, and the game rewards you by making more gruesome kills. So, if you're not someone whose into violence and carnage, this game is not for you at all.
If you are someone who likes violent and gory games, this is one of the better ones. The game play is a bit old school. Rather than a linear progression through a level, the game works a little differently. Most levels involve you being placed in some large area, a train station or street. Then a bunch of guys show up, and you kill them. This goes on until you get to a certain amount of points, which results in a reward, new weapons, challenges, and the eventual boss fight.
This pretty fun, though a very arcade style of play. However, given the level of violence and gore, it is definitely not something that everyone will love. I recommend the game to those looking for something unique, and don't mind, or prefer extreme violence.』
(Great game) 『Very bloody, very entertaining game. Recommended for adult Wii players, should have sold better than it did.』
(great game) 『I love it. I think the B&W color scheme is terrific and the kill combos are fun. It can get repetative, but I haven't played a brawler that doesn't. The point is whether or not the controls are good and I think Platnum nailed them. A minor gripe is that I'm left handed, so the directions on the screen for finish moves were a little off for me. I still moved the same direction, but the remote was pictured on the right side of the screen and vice vers with the nunchuck. My biggest complaint is not having online components. I hope there is a Madword II and that split screen and online elements can be provided. This is a unique game and these type of exclusives are why I'll never regret getting a Wii.』
(Like a Frank Miller - Quentin Tarantino Lovechild) 『With all the visual flair of Sin City and the stylish flourish of Kill Bill, Madworld is a sight to be seen and a surprise to be played.
The game takes place in a not-so-distant future where a reality TV "gameshow" that pits contestants against each other in a very literal fight for their lives has taken the world by storm. You take the roll of Jack, a hard-hitting and fast-talking vet who's no stranger to danger, on his quest to rank number one in the world.
If you've played No More Heroes, the focus of the game will seem very familiar to you: Plow through swarms of enemies until you fight a ranked match against an established contender. But Madworld shakes things up by throwing in a pair of comentators (who make hilarious, shocking comments throughout) and a points system that gives the game a very fun and frantic arcade feel. The more elaborate your kills, the more points you get. Reaching certain score benchmarks will not only earn you new weapons and contraptions to mutilate your foes, but also humorous mini-game murder sprees such as "The Money Shot" in which Jack must shake up a carbonated beverage, jam it into his enemies' heads and send them flying at a giant bilboard of a woman whose naughty bits are marked with spiked bullseyes. This game is all about mindless violence and both the gameplay and story reflect that.
As clever as the game can be at times, the camera and controls occasionally fall short. The lock-on system almost feels like a hastily added after-thought and simple tasks like picking up items or grabbing enemies can be clunky. The action can become monotonous if you don't utilize your surroundings, as the basic tools for taking lives are static throughout the game. Boss battles are stylish and fun and only a few end without the over-the-top action (initiated with wiimote motions) that makes others an absolute blast.
There's little-to-no replay value in Mad Word save for only a couple of unlockable weapons and a Hard mode, but after a while, an exclamation mark will appear over completed missions alerting you to new challenges. Think of them as the Xbox or PS3 achievements, sans the gamer points.
In conclusion, MadWorld doesn't brake any molds or define any genres, but the gorgeous graphics and ridiculous arcade-style kill mechanics make this game the perfect play for an empty Friday.
Just mind who's around when you load it up. There are enough F-bombs in there to level a city.』 『Sega's Madworld is an inventive third-person action game exclusively for Wii. Produced by Atsushi Inaba, MADWORLD has a unique black and white style depicting an incredibly sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3D worlds. As players battle opponents, they must master the use of various weapons and items found within their environment, such as chainsaws and street signs, while entertaining sports commentary adds to the third-person gameplay. With its irreverent humor and over-the-top violence, MADWORLD will deliver a unique core gaming experience currently missing on the Wii system.
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The Story Varrigan City has fallen under the control of a terrorist group known as the Organizers, and they have a rather twisted sense of fun. Under the Organizers' rule, all citizens are forced to participate in a game called "Death Watch," in which there's only one rule: Kill or be killed. Into the game steps Jack, a mysterious participant practiced at setting traps, engaging in hand-to-hand combat and other useful skills. But will Jack be able to survive Death Watch and ultimately beat the terrorists at their own brutal game?Key Game Features:
Play as Jack, a mysterious participant in the Organizers' Death Watch game whose ultimate goal is to save the terrorized city
Explore six different areas of Varrigan City and interact with the environment, using anything in the environment, from sign posts to passing trains, to attack your enemies
Utilize your Wii Remote and Nunchuk to battle hand-to-hand with daggers, bats, chainsaws and other weapons while delivering brutal finishing moves
Watch this insane and innovative world come to life before you in a unique black-and-white graphic novel artwork style
Earn points in the Death Watch game for your bloodiest, most creative killsâ the more points you earn, the better your chances of staying alive to save the city
Improve your skills and punish your opponents in a series of ultraviolent multiplayer mini games available in each level
Listen to humorous commentary from sports announcers who offer play-by-play on the spectacular mayhem
Exclusive to the Nintendo Wii Play as the mysterious Jack, relying on your wits and your brawn to set ingenious traps, pummel opponents and fight hand-to-hand using your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller to turn anything in the environment into a weapon, from daggers and chainsaws to sign posts and garbage cans. Hone your skills in exciting, ultraviolent multiplayer mini games, then launch yourself into the Death Watch game and attempt to rack up wildly creative and bloody kills that will earn you points and increase your chance of survival. And while you kill and maim, enthusiastic announcers offer entertaining sports-style commentary of the game highlights, heightening the surreal feeling of this undeniablyMadWorld. 』 『Brand new and Sealed Nintendo Wii Game. Backed by a 45-day guarantee.』
price：$3.85
Got Game
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Bought it for $9, and it wasn't worth that) 『Sorry to be contrarian, but I would rather have my money back.
This game gets five stars for atmospheric graphics and sound. That's about the only good thing I can find to say about this game, which I will not finish.
Most of the game is spent moonwalking your main character through eight to ten accessible sites. The main character moves with glacial speed, and playing this game is primarily an exercise in Buddha like patience as you must criss cross the town 150 times.
The voice acting is so appallingly bad it is actually interesting. I spent a lot of time wondering just how it came to be this bad. Unfortunately, the worst of it comes from the main character, who is also the one who does the most speaking. The inflections of all the words and phrases are wrong -- think William Shatner as Captain Kirk, to the power of 100. "Oh! How. LONG. Have you been. In Saxton!" No one speaks like this or reads like this, so I wonder if they recorded individual words and phrases and spliced them to make whole sentences. It's the only explanation I can figure out.
The game is absolutely linear. Not only must you do the next thing, you must be sure to do it in the right (nonobvious) order or the rest of the game won't unlock, leaving you to moonwalk fruitlessly about town repeating your previous actions and conversations in the hope that you'll unlock the lucky sequence. Fortunately (?) every character is willing to have exactly the same conversation with you an infinite number of times . . . And indeed, you must select every possible conversational response with each character, and hear every possible answer in the tree. Save me some grief and just have them spew the entire thing when I meet them, rather than making me jam the return key a dozen times.
Not only linear, but also buggy. The first time I met Bob Tawney, he refused to talk to me and told me he was busy. I got on line and found out that many people had this problem; you have to review everything in your inventory, then have all your conversations again, trying to figure out what unlocks Tawney . . . A phone call to the wrong number requires you to announce the solution to a mystery, and there is no way of opting out.
It only adds insult to injury that the main character is a twit.
Can't conceivably finish this. I'm glad so many other people enjoyed it, but I have to say honestly that they must be more patient souls than I am . . .』
(Superb and Frightening game by J.Boakes) 『This is a game that you can't stop playing once you start because you NEED to know what's going on with this town, and where this treasure is, and who/what is haunting your house, Saxton in general, who/what is trapped in the caves, and the church, and in the woods, and in the cabin by the tracks, and why! There are a lot of secrets to learn, scandalous murders to discover, spirits to identify, mystery to be scared of, and things to give you nightmares. Don't play it in the dark!
It's a game by Jonathan Boakes, who, if you have ever played a game he's made before from start to finish, you know has made another masterpiece because failure just doesn't seem to be in his capacity. His name is a selling factor in itself. He's probably the only creator's name you'll see in the center of the box cover as a main advertizement, because his games are that good. If you loved Dark Fall, you'll adore this. It's right up there, but with more story, more timeline, and interactive characters you can talk to.
Each individual panel/scene you walk through has anywhere from a few to a huge number of things to click on and explore, search through, read, see more closely, etc. All of this brings incredible life to the town of Saxton that you got off the train at, and then got flooded into staying. All the minute details reveal a town of two faces. One that is popular with tourists, full of surperstitious but friendly enough people, and has flowers growing around town if you're only there for a few minutes. But within 10 minutes of gameplay you're pretty freaked out because you start to realize (and this grows with each passing frame) this Saxton has murder, a grisly history, voices in the walls, macabre imagery absolutely everywhere, lots of ghosts (no character will ever deny the ghosts. they'll give you frightened warnings in a nervous way while making sure no one is watching, but no one will ever say the town is a safe place, and if they did, you'd never trust them because, let's face it, you're not blind.). You start to see that some characters are literally and dangerously insane. You even get the distinct impression and increasingly scary feeling that you're not in the twenty first century anymore, that not all the people you're talking to are really alive anymore but they don't know it, that perhaps some people have split personalities because by night someone may be doing something very disturbingly out of character...
The whole game keeps you unsettled in a place frightening enough that you'd really like to find some solid ground, and for a gamer who lives for scary stories and/or movies, the things that jump out at you or literally go bump in the night, and the twisted tales you learn of really hit the spot. The effects are very effective and eerie, modern, believable, but still simple. There isn't a lot of useless walking around because the story moves at a nice pace, is interesting, and the clues do make you think and effectively take you to where you need to be without being painfully obvious. Sometimes you need to experiment and play around with the things you get, like the ghost hunting gear you come by, in order to figure out what they're for, but it's never too complicated.
Jonathan Boakes is somewhat of an icon in the scary/puzzle game community for creating the best point and click games with a frightening edge available in the world. This isn't just personal oppinion, he's actually award winning and has a cult following. While Dark Fall is viewed by most people as his star creation, I found that this story entrapped me even deeper than Dark Fall did, though Dark Fall is more nightmare-inducing. I think this game is actually part of the Dark Fall series in a distant way, because the main character is a Dark Fall character, and the reason he's hiding in Saxton in the first place is because he stole evidence of the Dark Fall demon from a company that was looking into sending someone to go check out the Dark Fall hotel. It turns out that it is at the end of Lost Crown that Nigel is asked to go and look into the hotel by the company he stole from. So you realize that Lost Crown is literally the start of Dark Fall, which is SO neat to people who have played it. If you haven't, buy this and buy Dark Fall, and play them both. Greatest game investments you will ever make!』
(Not bad, could have been better) 『Long, so value for money. But the plot is rather weak, and several key points go unexplained.
Poor graphics - essentially 2D (mind you, I just started Syberia, so the bar is set pretty high right now!)
The puzzles are too simple. You will only require a walkthrough in a few places.
Better than Boakes' previous efforts (Dark Fall, Barrow Hill), but compare these to Benoit Sokal's masterpieces, and they come up a little short.
Atmospheric, yes - but hardly as creepy or scary as most reviews pretend.』
(The mood of this game will suck you in!) 『First, I was put off by the monochromatic graphic and, what I initially thought was, the poor voice acting of the lead character. By the end however, everything fell in place! The black and white, with the occasional, carefully chosen colored enhancements were the perfect setting for this game. For some reason, Nigel's voice acting also started to make sense: I would not call it bad anymore, rather it is weird, in a way that strangely suites the surrealistic graphic and storyline. I definitely accepted it and did not bother me after the first hour or so of game play.
After 51 other reviews, there is not much left to say about this game but this: a scene in an old church, where Nigel is interacting with 2 orphaned child ghosts, is probably the most memorable sequence of any adventure game, or even movie on that account, I have ever played or saw. It is deeply moving without the hallmarks of the well polished Hollywood pretense, flows effortlessly throuoghout the 1/2 hr or so game play it takes to complete the scene. This sequence alone worth the play and will compensate some of the players, like myself, for the somewhat anticlimactic ending.』
(A real game) 『With a plot, and atmosphere. Something most game companies haven't a clue about. This was one of the best games I've ever played - and I've been playing them for 35 years.』 『Nigel Danvers is on the run - two shadowy agents are on his tail, pursuing him across London to the grand train station at Liverpool Street. Nigel suspects that the afternoon's activities may be to blame! Travel with Nigel Danvers to an eerie seaside town on England's east coast. Learn to use advanced techniques used by real paranormal investigators, and uncover an ancient mystery and treasure. But, beware, not all of the towns residents will help in your mission, whether they are alive or dead. Inspiration from the haunting works of Charles Dickens, M.R. James, Arthur Conan Doyle, and E.F. Benson combines with real ghost-hunting gadgets to bring this frightening story to bone-chilling life. Success or failure in locating wandering spirits depends on your skill as an investigator. Placing motion detectors, night vision cameras, and temperature gauges correctly will reveal a location's haunted past, and expose terrifying apparitions. With nerves of steel, and wits to match, you will soon discover long lost secrets, previously known only to the dead! Realistic and integrated puzzles to solve A scary, and surprising, story by Jonathan Boakes A chilling soundtrack, specially created for the title』
price：$3.00
Capcom USA
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Resident Evil 5 for PC is really fun) 『This game plays and looks great and I especially like using my mouse and keyboard to play it (which was not the case with RE4 for PC). Would recommend to anyone.』
(Sniper Rifle Fun) 『I carry all 3 types of the Sniper Rifles which makes this game FUN and a First Person Shooter...there is still room to carry 3 other (non FPS guns) I like the atmospheric scenery and spend half the time just starrring at SHEVA who is my fantasy dream gun girl. It would be 3 stars without her....』
(SecuRom = do not buy) 『SecuRom is the only reason you need to pass on this game for the PC..get it for the console.
if you do not know what SecuRom is..then you are really just the type of pawn these big corporate companies desire』
(Better on the PC) 『I had a PS3 briefly and RE5 was one of the games I really liked on it, but I think the PC version is the best. Any PC gamer will know there is just no comparison with the better accuracy you get with a mouse and keyboard versus a gamepad. Much more precise shooting, this is especially evident in the fast paced mercenaries mode. The game overall is pretty fun but my one complaint is that the story mode is a little short, compared to RE4 at least. Though the mercenaries mode hugely makes up for it with replay value (unlike older RE titles where I would only replay once in a blue moon). Its intense, addictive and incredibly fun - one of the best additions and modes to RE. Nothing like getting attacked by hordes of zombies and having a huge arsenal of weapons to fend them off..! Also in the PC version they added a new No Mercy mode with even larger swarms and it is absolutely nuts. Mercenaries is a blast and a MUST PLAY for all RE fans. Finally, the graphics look slightly better than the console version. You can make out a bit more detail in the PC version and it sure looks pretty. All in all I will say RE5 is right up there with RE2 as my favorites in the series. There seems to be a lot of negative reviews out there because the old RE survival horror style was abandoned. But I think the reverse would happen if they continued the same formula, there would be the "seen it, done that before" complaints. Personally I liked the new fresh direction RE4 took and RE5 just builds on that with more enemies, weapon upgrades and better gameplay.』
(Killed Activation Codes) 『Sorry I couldn't give "0" stars but I had to click on 1 just to post.
The game is useless to my neighbor. He paid $52 at Wal-Mart and the activation code is no good.
But like the other reviewer said. It's Securom that's the problem. Somehow, an old game's Securom code is interfering with the activation of RE 5 on my neighbors computer. There is no way to fix it except to reformat his hard-drive and reinstall the operating system.
Story From the ashes of old conflicts, a new terror arises. The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bio-terrorism Security Assessment Alliance (B.S.A.A.), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSSA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events.Exciting Two-Player Co-op Mode The new cooperative gameplay element focuses on the realities of a dual-agent mission, highlighting the ways in which Redfield and Alomar must work together to survive the unexpected, while still allowing them to split up and work alone. To help you maximize the potential of this setup, two-player online and off-line co-op modes ensure that you have options when aligning yourself with a partner.Stereoscopic 3D with the PC Version PC gamers will get the ultimateResident Evilpackage in the new PC version as new features will include NVIDIA's new GeForce 3D Vision technology (wireless 3D Vision glasses sold separately). Fans that pick up the PC version ofResident Evil 5will be the first to experience stereoscopic 3D out of screen effects as their living rooms are transformed into the world of Kijuju. Infected Majini coming at players from every angle, dust flying in and out of screen and the scariest bosses to date are taken up a notch.Resident Evil 5for PC represents a whole new level of fear that players will never forget. Stereoscopic 3D is also supported in all of the game's cut scenes - an industry first.An Unprecedented Level of Fear Co-producer and series veterans Jun Takeuchi (Lost Planet) and Masachika Kawata (Resident Evil 4Wii Edition,Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles) unleash an unprecedented level of fear for the next generation inResident Evil 5, the sequel to one of the highest-rated video games in history according to Metacritic.com and Gamerankings.com. Promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control,Resident Evil 5is certain to bring new fans to the series. These incredible changes to both the gameplay and world ofResident Evilmake this a must-have game for gamers across the globe.Key Features
Two Playable Characters– Chris Redfield, protagonist of the originalResident EvilandResident Evil: Code Veronica, returns and is joined by new playable character Sheva Alomar, an African BSAA agent tasked with investigating the epidemic.
Two Player Online Co-op– New cooperatively-focused gameplay revolutionizes the way thatResident Evilis played. Chris and Sheva must work together to survive new challenges and fight dangerous hordes of enemies.
Next Generation of Fear– Features groundbreaking graphics that utilize an advanced version of Capcom’s proprietary game engine, MT Framework, which powered the hit titlesDevil May Cry 4,Lost PlanetandDead Rising.
"Quick-Select" Inventory System– Improved inventory system allows items to be traded between characters. To add to the intensity, all inventory management is done in real time; items can even be assigned to the directional pad for instant access.
New Control Schemes– Features new modernized third-person action game control variations as well as the return of the traditionalResident Evil 4control schemes.
New Enemies Bring New Challenges– Enemies boast increased speed and intelligence, making them as dangerous alone as they are in groups.
Powerful New Weapons– The number of weapon variations has been greatly increased providing new ways to keep enemies at bay.
Fear Light as much as Shadow– Lighting effects provide a new level of suspense as players attempt to survive in both harsh sunlight and extreme darkness.
System Requirements:
Minimum Specifications:
Recommended Specifications:
OS:
Windows XP / Vista.
Processor:
Intel Pentium D Processor or higher, AMD Athlon64 X2 or higher.
Intel Core 2 Quad Processor or higher, AMD Phenom X4 or higher.
RAM:
XP: 512MB or more / Vista: 1GB RAM or more.
XP: 1GB or more / Vista: 2GB RAM or more.
Disc Drive:
DVD9 compatible drive.
Hard Drive:
8.0GB or more.
Monitor:
800× 600 or higher.
1280 x 720 or higher.
Video Card:
256MB VRAM*3 or more, DirectX 9.0c/Shader 3.0 or higher, *1 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or higher, *2 ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro or higher.
512MB VRAM*3 or more, NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series or higher, ATI Radeon HD 4800 or higher recommended.
Sound Card:
DirectX 9.0 or higher.
Input Device:
Mouse and keyboard
Gamepad (Xbox 360 controller for Windows recommended).
Other:
A broadband Internet connection is required for online play.
*1 Operations on board fall outside the scope of the warranty. Also, when VRAM is used in common with the main memory, it falls outside of the warranty. *2 Other than NVIDIA GeForce 7300 series. *3 Outside of warranty when used with main memory.
price：$17.40
Atari
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (item) 『came as said it would new and in good condition. gave 1 star each becuase game was a gift i never played it』
(no play sucky controls trojens as well) 『ok I guess I just wanted to give it a chance $2.39 or what ever what the hell why not right???
well when installing it my onecare cought two trojens from it not even kidding!!! one was deleted!
well should have taken the point from that, but no had to try it didn't I Grrr!!
well the game is more like keyboard button clicking (or slamming) frustration the constant pausing as you are playing to give you more instructions what to do next even if you are already doing it! thats annoying as hell you have to drop it all just to click the understand over and over and over again understand see understand understand understand fruuuaaaaaaaahhhh
I don't care how good the graphics or story line is if it sucks to play! well there is no game really is there!
music is good though:/
owe and can't get the 360 controller t work on it either even though it on the box said supported there is no place to turn it on use it as an option what ever you want to call it it's just not there
not even worth the two bucks』
(Has problems, but not bad when you get the hang of the controls.) 『This game can be hard, but once you get the hang of it, it is kind of fun. Cool story, too. Just get used to the controls, and put your own key mappings in, and you should have fun. Great graphics, and cool cut scenes. I paid $10 for this, so I got a good deal. I would give it 3 1/2 stars if I could.』
(ok...but has a few bugs) 『first of all... i hate the controles!..they really needed alot more beta testers. and it had tons of bugs...more than i can mention! second... i actually kinda liked the story...but they completely ruined the end:(. and i don't particularly like cursing in games.
if you'd excuse me...i need to go bash my head against the wall because i purchased this as full price!!!
i recommend you look elsewhere for a really creepy rpg.』
(Horrible, Horrible game play and the rest is even worse ...) 『Now the guy who coded the physics should be centenced to keep 100 feet away from any programmable equipment (that includes microwaves, alarm clocks, mobile phones etc.) in order not to cause any other person to get online at this hour of the night on Amazon and leave such a comment in absolute fury! I didn't pay money to be tamed to learn how to deal with this awful user interface, so called physics and horrible controls! I didn't pay any money to repeat the same routine for over 6 or 7 times just because I can not understand how the wierd physics work in the game. After a couple of times it is no fun anymore and just because I couldn't do all the terrible stuff that I am asked to perform in a mind boggling precision, it shouldn't keep me away from playing the rest of the game. The money I have paid is for the whole game, not till the first failure of the physics and the user interface! These guys should be ashamed of themselves and leave this line of bussiness gracefully otherwise the only thing that they can do with their "title" is to sit at a bar and try to impress girls by calling themselves "programmers" which they are far from it.』 『Alone in the Dark PC』 『There's something strange and frightening happening in the middle of New York City's Central Park; something whispered to have been intentionally kept secret; something that players are compelled to explore inAlone in the Dark.Known today as a safe haven for New Yorkers yearning for relief from the stresses of their chaotic metropolis, history records that Central Park was built on a useless swamp, yet as the New York City skyline hurtled towards the sky over the last 150 years, making the city the most expensive real estate in the world, the park has remained untouched. Why? Civic pride? Perhaps, but the recent strange happenings in and around the park are casting doubt on that, doubts that require investigating.
The return of an iconic series
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Enter Edward Carnby, Paranormal Investigator Despite the title,Alone in the Darkis actually the fifth game in a series that dates back to 1992 and centers around the experiences of Edward "the reptile" Carnby. A paranormal investigator by trade, Carnby is looking for answers to the strange events and horrific creatures reported in and around the park, but gets more than he bargained for when all the mysteries and terrors of the park spill out over the course of one apocalyptic night. It's the player's task to avoid the new frightening dangers of the park as you search for the answers to what these supernatural occurrences mean and why they are happening.Gameplay Based on Full Player Immersion Packed full of action and vivid in its realismAlone in the Darkgoes to the extreme to keep players engaged and immersed by plunging them into the heart of the action in real-time at every turn and challenging them to survive using full movement control. The goal here is to allow players to do or at least feel that they can do more or less whatever is possible in real life, within the game.Need to avoid a blast of steam or an eruption of fire that has shot up in your path? You can simply side-step it or you can handle the obstacle with a little more panache by using the environment around you, for example by swinging around it using reachable pipes or wires. In another situation you may be challenged by attacking monsters. No problem. You can take the path of least resistance, again by side-stepping them or placing an obstacle between yourself and them, but if you are feeling like taking out a little aggression you can pick up a board, chair, box, etc. and have at it. Nearly anything that you come across that would be usable in real life is usable in game and can be wielded in several different ways.In addition, game developer Eden Studios has done away with a few in-game conventions in favor of real life upgrades. Instead of old-fashioned health barsAlone in the Darkuses realistic body damage and physiological effects to show players how much damage has been done to Carnby by the new dangerous nightlife of Central Park. Basically this means if Carnby has been taking a licking he's going to be a little bloody. Monsters use sensory perception of all kinds to find their victims, so players need to keep aware of Carnby's physical state, as well as the impact he has on his surroundings. Also gone are traditional inventory systems that take players out of the game while you switch or check items in your possession, replaced by an in-game inventory system where items are carried in the folds of Carnby's trench coat. This allows you to stay in the action the whole time. Sticking with the realism theme, the number of items that Carnby can carry is limited, but since ingenuity is built into the system, items can be combined or their uses altered, mostly with tape, so players can adjust as challenges arise.TV Style Intensity That Keeps You Hooked Built around a unique television style episodic narrative game structure, the storyline ofAlone in the Darkis split into a number of distinct 30-40 minute episodes, doled out one at a time as you play. This new way to progress through the storyline ensures that players can enjoy the game regardless of the amount of time they have available without ever feeling lost. Each time a saved game is launched, the episode will begin with a video summary of the previous episode to quickly re-immerse the player in the story, removing the need to remember where you were or what you were doing at the end of your last play session. In addition, every episode will also close with a nail-biting, cliff-hanger ending to rattle players' nerves. And when you choose to leave the game, a video teaser of the next episode will play to leave players always wanting more.Vivid Photographic Rendering Even on a bad day, and this will be a bad one, Central Park and New York City are something to see. With Game developer Eden's proprietary Twilight technology and rendering engine, players can expect to see everything from the City's famous landmarks to the manifestations of the evil that have been festering in Central Park come to life as if you were there. This lavishly detailed game world takes advantage of highly realistic and advanced cinematographic effects including depth of field, camera focus, numerous light sources, moisture, reflections and High Dynamic Range effects.Whether it's the innovative game play, the unique episodic game structure, the advanced physics or the return of a ground-breaking protagonist recast in the modern era,Alone in the Darkholds something for players willing to take on the mysteries and dangers at the heart of Central Park.』
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