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Master the unique new skills of Devil Forgery to develop and enhance Innocent Devils - allies that will help to conquer enemies, evade traps and solve challenging puzzlesStronger RPG and adventure game elements featuring character growth based on accumulated experience pointsArm yourself with axes, swords, spears and a variety of other powerful weaponsUtilize an advanced combo attack system to destroy the dark creatures of the nightExplore larger, open enviornments rather than the small, confined areas of the castle
< Castlevania Curse of Darkness > < Castlevania: Lament of Innocence > < Fable: The Lost Chapters > < X-men Legends II Rise of the Apocalypse > < Ninja Gaiden > < Soul Calibur II > < Official Xbox Magazine [with DVD] (1-year) > < Play > < Tips&Tricks Magazine >

price：~~$2.59~~
Konami(2006-09-08)

customer 's review
(Freaking Amazing)

(Castlevania: Curse of Darkness(Who needs Belmont?))

(Great game.)

(True To Your Dreams)

(One of the best Xbox games)

This game's combat system makes the Castlevania series worth playing again. Since Symphony of the Night I've been yearning for something and this game was my answer. It is simply incredible. A must have for all Castlevania fans!
Castlevania as a whole started with one thing in mind. . . kill the vampire plaquing the land. The same can be said about Castlevania: Curse of Darkness. You play as Hector, a devilforge master. What's a Devil Forge master you ask? A person with the ablity to create monsters/and or weapons. Devil forge masters in this game have the same amount of power as Dracula's right hand man, Death. Huge 3D like invorments(like from LOI), wild monsters, gorgeous graphics, and a suporior sound track help Hector along the way to get revenge for the love of his life Rosaly. As far as story line time, this happens a little after Castlevania 3: Dracula's curse. So in other words, you old school guys(like me) will enjoy seeing what happeded after Castlevania 3. Pick it up today, you will NOT BE SORRY. Oh yea did I mention, that you get to play as Trevor Belmont? Oh I didn't, good luck, and make Dracula pay!!!
This game is great fun but why has one of the moronic reviewers decided to tell everyone the plot of the game.
IDIOT!!!!!!
Castlevania Curse of Darkness is a true gem, among xbox games. I think, it was more designed to be a bridge for a game that's coming out in the future, that be two player (Probably xbox360 or Play station 3). So they have get you (the gamers) used to someone other Trevor Belmont. One Dracula Is NOT DEAD. He get's reborn, he needs one of the devil forger masters to get reborn. So its either Hector or Isaac who has to die to bring forth Dracula. So since your Hector and that leaves only Isaac who becomes Dracula. (Dracula is mad at Hector for running off during the big battle, thus blaming him for his down fall to Trevor Belmont.) But here only point in the whole game that gets me Hector is way up in the army of evil and he has a change of heart just because Dracula wants to kill every human who wants them destroyed. That part brothers me but who cares its fun game anyway hacking and slashing all the creatures of the dark. So its like a complexed stories line. But along the way you don't know what's what's. It come to you in the movies and not all what you see is what is. Like in the beginning you meet Zead and Saint Germain. Now Zead wants to help you on your quest and Saint Germain wants to try and stop you. They both hate each other, Zead seems so nice and Germain like a total pain. Why not any help that helps you average the death of your wife to the town people who bur her as a witch sounds good. You have to fight Saint Germain latter, and to tell you the truth he is hard, he pulls out a gun try's to shoot you, when he near death. Latter you find out Zead is Death "the Grimm Reaper"., after you fight Isaac and Zead takes Isaac and turns him into Lord Dracula, for the final fight. When you beat Dracula you seen the ending. Now everyone says this game is to short. When actual its two games you can play as Trevor Belmont and its totally different then playing as Hector, as game play is concern more classical Castlevania from the NES and SNES days. So if you don't like the devils and want a more classical game try beating it once and play as Trevor. But you also find out in the ending from Saint Germain there will be another finial battle (hint another game of Castlevania in the works). So honestly the game play is cool, the battles are fun and if you play long enough you can truly enjoy this game and its plot twists. It took me 30 hours to beat it, with hector and I'm finish play it with Trevor Belmont, but can say its good. I cant campare this to the play station games my last Castlevania was Castlevania X for SNES. It reminds me a lot of that game the stages do, but these are more in detail and more fun 3d. One more then there is a love stories at the end, yes I know not what you where expecting, between Hector and Julia Laforeze. Doesn't it melt your heart. Yes Isaac sister and the hero. How ironic. There hidden stages more bosses after you beat it and its truly a gem among xbox games. Some will be mad cause I wrote this but the cheesy plot line about Dracula being death and fighting for so long to beat this game figure ill just go ahead and tell it. Its great game.
As someone who enjoyed previous Castleavania games going back to the early Nintendo systems, I did find this new incarnation to be somewhat different than the 2D games of old. But I still liked it a lot. Basically this game has been my main preoccupation for the last 2 weeks or so. I'd rank it as one of the top 5 Xbox games I've ever played (out of 50 or so) in terms of sheer fun level. Primarily I liked the fact that as you gain new items&skills, you can go back to previously explored areas and new areas will open up. This "expanding universe" aspect makes it similar to the Super Metroid games and a little like some of the Zelda titles for Gamecube. I also found the "Combine" system (of seeking out materials to create new weapons and armor) to be very engrossing, and I liked the various ways to obtain those materials - steal from monsters, seek out hidden rooms, etc.

The graphics and sound FX are well below the "all-time great" level of games like Halo 1 or 2, but they're perfectly servicable, ranging from very good to excellent. I thought the spooky ambiance of the various castle hallways, dungeons, etc., was actually captured rather well.

Although I did completely get into the process of exploring the various worlds of this game (especially with the help of some online FAQ references!), I will concede a few drawbacks. The currency's uses are fairly limited. There's only one shop, and the things you most want or need cannot be bought there. And in the later stages of the game, you accumulate a lot of excess cash that can't be used for anything. Also, the process of levelling-up your character and his "I.D." (innocent devil) companions definitely got rather repetitive and a little boring after awhile. Those are minor drawbacks, however. Overall, this is a great game!
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness delivers an entirely new storyline and main character - Hector, a Devil Forgemaster who had once refined his skills under Dracula. Fueled by revenge for the murder of his girlfriend, Hector sets off to confront the evil forces of the night. Armed with the powerfull skill of Devil Forgery, he must find his way back to the ruins of Dracula's castle and uncover an intricate web of deception, unaware of the sinister plan that has been orchestrated to lure him home.
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< Castlevania Curse of Darkness > < Castlevania: Lament of Innocence > < Fable: The Lost Chapters > < X-men Legends II Rise of the Apocalypse > < Ninja Gaiden > freaks

Your Old TV Reborn!Connects your console to your TVCompatible with PS2,Xbox,Xbox 360 and GameCubeLIFETIME WARRANTY
< Universal RFU Adapter > < PlayStation 2 Memory Card (8MB) > < UNIV RF Adapter > < Xbox 360 Arcade Console with Bonus Game > < Xbox 360 Pro 60GB Console > < Xbox 360 Wireless Controller >

price：~~$14.99~~
Intec(2008-09-01)
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customer 's review
(not so good)

It may have been a one off but the unit wouldnt switch on properly. I would turn on my Gamecube and then I would have to change the channel or turn the tv off and on for it to work. I would not buy this again.
Use this RFU Adapter on any TV that doesn't have a video input terminal and transform it into a lean&mean gaming TV. Simply plug into your old TV's antenna input and you're able to connect your PS2, Xbox, GameCube. The integrated selector allows you ro switch from your game console to regular television in a snap.
Rerations
< Universal RFU Adapter > < PlayStation 2 Memory Card (8MB) > < UNIV RF Adapter > < Xbox 360 Arcade Console with Bonus Game > < Xbox 360 Pro 60GB Console > freaks

Vibrational force feedbackMini receiver plugs in to consoleOperates on a 2.4 GHz frequency, preventing interference with(and from) wireless devicesLag-free range of up to 30 feet(10 meters)Plays for over 50 hours on only 2 AA batteries(included)
< Xbox Cordless Precision Controller > < Xbox DVD Movie Playback Kit > < Halo: Combat Evolved > < PlayStation 2 Cordless Action Controller > < Halo 2 > < Xbox AV HDTV Component Cable > < Official Xbox Magazine [with DVD] (1-year) > < Play > < Tips&Tricks Magazine > < MONSTER XPCIBIG100 100 Feet Speaker Cable >

price：~~$26.95~~
Logitech(2004-11-22)

customer 's review
(Good Product)

(wireless bliss)

(Excellent quality...)

(always losing connection)

(Well-made, a little too light)

this is a good product. nothing else to say. it works and it is good.
If you are looking for a wireless controller for your old XBOX system this is the one to get! All actions are precise and have no noticeable lag. The buttons are laid out like the smaller S-type controllers with an extra button disable vibration if you want to save some battery life. It will also do a soft power-off after a couple minutes of non-use and all you have to do is hit one of the action buttons to wake it up again. I now have a total of 3 of these and they work together without interference to each other which was my biggest concern. They are also compatible with home-brew and XBMC stuff as well. Pick one up if you can find it!
This is by far the best XBox controller I have ever used. If you notice, the 360 uses almost the exact design as this controller (Note that Logitech designed the controller for the 360). That shows that even Microsoft recognized the excellent design here.

I noticed that some people said they had problems with button response. I wouldn't know about this. I have four of these controllers and I've never had this issue. I would just tell them to return those controllers and get different ones.
I would say I just got one bad controller, but I have two of them and they both lose connection all the time. The controller feels great and works great, but I constantly lose the wireless connection- which is obviously VERY frustrating. It is additionally frustrating since I paid $40 each. I thought I would get quality for me money. Of course, they worked well until the 1 year warranty ran out :( I also try pulling the batteries out when I'm not using them- doesn't help. I also called Logitec and they said to pull out batteries, hit Start and the left trigger as you replace batteries and you should regain the connection. That doesn't even work anymore.

Intec makes good controllers and they are guaranteed for LIFE.
I purchased this Controller to improve my convenience when using with XBMC and Playing Game. So far it has proved to do its purpose. Sometimes you need to press one of the buttons to "wake it up" when it's in sleep mode. Besides that, it is a very well-made product with a perfect design and long lasting battery life.
Experience the freedom to play anywhere you want and eliminate cable clutter in your living room. The second generation Logitech Cordless Precision Controller delivers the performance, convenience, and comfort you've been looking for. It's engineered to be small and light, yet it still uses Logitech's highly reliable 2.4 GHz radio frequency technology to deliver precise control with no lag.
Rerations
< Xbox Cordless Precision Controller > < Xbox DVD Movie Playback Kit > < Halo: Combat Evolved > < PlayStation 2 Cordless Action Controller > < Halo 2 > freaks

43 characters from past KOF games - available for the first time in one arena13 extreme 2D fighting teams with 7 bonus characters to unlockUpgraded Max-On Power SystemOver-the-top Super Special Moves to cause extreme damage
< King of Fighters Neowave > < King of Fighters 2002/2003 > < King of Fighters Maniax > < SVC Chaos - SNK vs Capcom > < Guilty Gear X2 > < King of Fighters XI > < Official Xbox Magazine [with DVD] (1-year) > < Play > < Tips&Tricks Magazine >

price：~~$9.00~~
SNK(2006-04-18)

customer 's review
(Is the best!)

(Still the King)

(A brief review with some tidbits.)

(This Amazingly Balanced Fighter Still Falls Short)

(Glorified Street Fighter)

In my opinion this is the best in the whole saga in 2D after so many intents to change the game way, the graph of the scenarios and of the characters it is sensational and the powers and limits also. I recommend them to him...
Being an old school gamer, I have a soft spot in my heart for the 2d brawlers. The current 3d fighters on the market look incredible, but I've always found them lacking. Perhaps I'm just a sucker for the half-circle/quarter-circle moves.

As you would expect from any KoF game, there's a huge roster here, with many of the SNK favorites to chose from. It seems to me that some of the fighters got a bit of a boost over previous incarnations, and some may have been toned down. Terry's power geyser doesn't look as impressive as it did in other games, and it may just be me, but it seems he has a harder time with some of the cast than he would have in other games. Andy, and Joe on the other hand seem to have gotten a nice boost.

Visually the game doesn't look all that great, when compared to other 2d fighters...namely those from Capcom. The backgrounds do look good. They have a 3d look. But the actual fighters are heavily pixilated. Still despite the appearance, the game is loads of fun, and offers up quite a few different modes to play in.

Thanks to a patch from Microsoft, this game plays on the xbox 360. If you have a 360 or for some reason are still playing on the original xbox, and you're a 2d fighting fan, do yourself a favor and pick this one up.

This game will supply me with my 2d fighting fix, until Street Fighter 4 is released later this year.
Basically, this is a KOF 2002 clone with a bunch of tweeks to it. What I mean by "tweeks" is that a good deal of the existing characters that were in 2002 had their stats modified a little bit as well as a few combo changes. Not to mention that the new groove system for Neowave also disturbs some of the balance in the character rooster. I won't go in depth about character tiers in this game. Go visit some fighting game boards if you want that. But basically, this is just a diffrent flavor of KOF 2002. No more and no less.

Now for a few facts and tidbits about this particular version of the game. The US XBOX version of the game is missing Angel and May Lee. They are only in the Japanese PS2 version. Furthermore, the Japanese PS2 version does support online play from what I see on the box. Not to mention that the standard PS2 controller is much better suited for fighting games then the standard XBOX controller and it's fairly obvious which version is supierior.

The only problem with the PS2 import is that you either need a flip-top, slider card, or MOD Chip to play it and that the cheapest [...].

However, after saying this, if you already have a modded PS2 and are looking to pick up this game, get it imported. It's not really because of the two extra hidden characters as it is about the PS2 being more fighter-game friendly. It's the standard for them. And while $35 is quite a jump compared to the price of $15, well...that's just my personal preference. And I know for a fact that I'm not the only one that has problems with XBOX ports to 2D fighters. And, at least, you are not paying $70-$80 for the PS2 import for King of Fighters XI, $65-$75 for the PS2 import of Samurai Shodown 0, and $60-$70 for the PS2 import of NeoGeo Battle Collosium.
When I first got this game I was a tad dissapointed. It Had NO Story. NONE! It had a smaller rooster then KoF2002(46 After every1 is unlocked in Endless mode)&many of the characters I was good with were tweaked to the point that I was thrown completely off my game(I'm looking @ you Mature&Geese).
The graphics were kinda off also, High res semi-3-D Backdrops&lower rez sprites(which look even worse when compared to KoF 2003 or even KoF evolution for Dreamcast). However the graphics can be adjusted to your liking, with the ability to soften the characters&6 dif(very subtle)levels of sprite detail as well as 2 dif options for background detail, you can make it look presentable.
The audio is spotty @ best. While the voices come out crisp&clear, the music sounds like it was composed on an 8th graders keyboard. It's repeatitive&annoying in most stages&forgetable in the others.
Now for the good part, while @ first I was vastly irritated with the character balancing after I played for a while I got used to it. For once in an SNK game EVERY1 is prettymuch an equil(exceptions may go to Ralph&Jun Hoon)! Even the bosses, the usually overpowered, cheep, make you want to pull your hair out bosses are balanced to mid teir players! Omega Rugal is the most balanced I have ever seen him&Young Geese is the easiest SNK boss I've ever fought!Trust me when I say thats a GOOD thing. This is a tournament quality game in terms of playability. Also due to the balancing novice players who have never played a KoF game will be able to pull of combos&special attacks without trouble(The supercombos are extremely hard to do @ some points, but thay really aren't needed anyway)
Next for any1 who has ever played Capcom vs.SNK 2:EO or Street Fighter Alpha 3, they will love the variety of gameplay options simular to the groove system in place with the above games.
There are 3 systems to choose from:
Super Cancel: which allows variety in escape manuvers&wicked combos by means of special/Super canceling(Balanced mode simular to KoF 2002 Engine)
Guard Cancel: (My Personal Fav:)) Allows for Just Defence (which is simular to the parrying manuvers in StreetFighter III Series)the ability to break your opponents block,&a few escapes (Defencive mode)
MAX2: Here you have one super combo bar that fills constantly between supers, allows guard cancel&lets you unleash a Super Powerful super combo when your health gets low(Extremely agressive mode, Good for beginers).
These modes add ALOT of replay-ability to a game that lacks a story of any kind. Also new is a heat mode that drains your health in exchange for double attack power but it seems poinltss b/c it takes more health from you then you opponent.
Also there are a few game play modes to keep you occupied, Endless mode, which is a survival mode that lets you unlock portraits&characters(Kasungi, Seth, Omega-Rugal), Single battle/Vs., Team Battle/Vs.,&a color Edit mode where I killed ALOT of time.
All in all if a little bit more time was put into adding some win quotes&music this would be my fav KoF yet. It has the most balanced gameplay&options seem since Fan Fav KoF 98. If your one for gameplay over graphics this is the game for you, if not then sorry you missed out.
For an Xbox game in this day and age, this game leaves a lot to be desired. It reminds me of the old "Street Fighter" games from a few generations ago. 2D graphis is the main reason why. This game does have a lot of characters to choose from which is cool, but also means you have over 43 different combos to learn unless you play with the same characters over and over. I'd look elsewhere first before I'd buy this game.
King Of Fighters NeoWave is a 2D revolution in fighting action. All the action and gameplay that made KOF a classic is still here, with all-new graphics and online multiplayer support. The most popular and famous characters from The King of Fighters franchise are here, plus the great fighting teams, like the Fatal Fury Team featuring Terry and Andy Bogard. King Of Fighters NeoWave features a total of 43 characters yielding 12 of the most dangerous fighting teams plus 7 bonus fighters.
Rerations
< King of Fighters Neowave > < King of Fighters 2002/2003 > < King of Fighters Maniax > < SVC Chaos - SNK vs Capcom > < Guilty Gear X2 > freaks

ESRB Rating: EveryoneAction/Adventure
< Shark Tale > < Shrek 2 > < Finding Nemo > < Spider-Man > < Cars > < SeaWorld Adventure Parks Shamu's Deep Sea Adventure > < Official Xbox Magazine [with DVD] (1-year) > < Play > < Tips&Tricks Magazine > < Xbox Pro Gamers Aluminum Case >

price：~~$7.99~~
Activision Inc.(2004-09-22)
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customer 's review
(Not likeable by 3-year old.)

(Too hard, don't buy)

(Fun and Enternaining)

(Dancing almost impssible)

(waste of time)

I rented this game for my 3 year old. Who loves the movie. He tried to play it. He like it. I tried to play it&got to the dancing part. I couldn't get past it. I tried for 5 days. My rental time was up. I returned it. I haven't rented it since. This game is way too hard to beat. And my 3 year old got bored with it real fast. I would NOT recommend this game to anyone. Don't waste your money buying it. Unless you are an expert with video games. I'm just thankful that I rented it instead of buying it.
At the first it was so fun, but then when I got to the dancing part, I asked my mom and dad to do it, but they couldn't do it. So I just had to do it myself, but I couldn't, and then one day my daddy beat that part. Then he beat the other dancing part, and when i finally got to the giant eel, I beat the crap out of it in peace and harmony. But, the dancing parts were so hard, please don't remember em. If you have this game, you may like the dancing part, but I think it's a piece of junk.
Justin 5 1/2 years
(typed by mom)
Mom's note- This is a terrible game. Buy Shrek 2 instead. The dancing parts were so hard that neither me or my husband could get the necessary 75% accuracy to advance. It is not fun. DON"T BUY THIS!!!
This game is just like the film and the quality of playing is uncoutned for, where the fun just keps going. Highly recommended ages 3+. Don't forget the memory card...
I rented this game and returned it the next day because between my and my friend we could not get past the dancing scene we tried for like an hour and couldn't get past it don't waste your time or patience with this annoying game.
this is soooooo dull and boring and the dancing parts are wayyyy to hard and dumb. Throw this in the trash can and get the movie instead
Shark Tale brings home the fun and action of the DreamWorks film. Become Oscar, a fast-talking little fish who's trying to work his way up the food chain. When Oscar is mistaken for a hero, it leads to an adventure filled with underwater racing, fighting, and hip hop dancing.
Rerations
< Shark Tale > < Shrek 2 > < Finding Nemo > < Spider-Man > < Cars > freaks

Collect weapons, from traditional ninja swords to ranged weapons -- use them wisely to accomplish your goals, in multiple deadly missionsImmersive stealth-based action as you try to approach your enemies as silently as possible, moving in for the kill, and escaping without being seenEarn new abilities and fighting combos as you advance through levels filled with espionage, theft, and assassinationNew spells like the blinding magic and the viper potion enhance your ability to attack&disappearBattle it out in beautifully rendered levels, including a two exclusive to Xbox - a samurai mansion and a deserted pagoda
< Tenchu: Return from Darkness (Xbox) > < Tenchu Z > < Fable: The Lost Chapters > < Tenchu 2 > < Tenchu: Stealth Assassins > < Ninja Gaiden >

price：~~$0.50~~
Activision Inc.

customer 's review
(So here's the thing.)

(Ten-chew on this. Hey, I made a funny!)

(Pretty good game)

(A Cult Classic Designed Only For Devoted Gamers)

(GREAT GAME)

I love the Tenchu games. I'll say now, I am biased in favor of these games, like, a lot. This one is my absolute favorite, for the PS2, and that's the thing; On the PS2, you can actually play this game. The control scheme for this game simply isn't friendly to the xbox controller, so the whole game feels clunky and awkward.
Ninja Gaiden changes things. Before I played it, Tenchu: Return from Darkness probably would've gotten four stars. But after I dipped into the pot of Ninja Gaiden-ness, and I returned to Tenchu and saw how limited the game was. Well, I didn't use those words exactly; I think I said, "Holy crap! This game sucks compared to Ninja Gaiden!"

But I'm here to talk about Tenchu, aren't I? Yeah, I guess so. Tenchu is a tale of two ninjas, namely a creepy looking ninja-dude, and a hot ninja-chick. There is also a dumpy bald guy, but that comes in later. As these ninjas you fight thru feudal Japan and gain spiffy weapons and crazy abilities. Rikimaru (the dude. Not the Big Lebowski dude though) and Ayame (I forget how to spell it) fight this old dude who is totally whack. Yeah, that makes sense.

What makes Tenchu suck is a lot of things. For starters it has bad graphics. I suppose that could be because it was originally a Playstation game (which I did play with an old buddy of mine who eventually went sort of insane), and after adding "new levels," the tech boys kind of forgot to make the mouths of the characters move when they spoke.

The multiplayer sucks. You can only play with one other person, and not against the machine itself. That really sucks for people like who have no friends (remember? He went insane). And the co-op thingies are stupid.

But, there are enough saving graces to make this game worthwhile. Heck, the "B-side" soundtrack on the Rikimaru storyline is worth the package. The storylines are varied in theme. The Rikimaru and dumpy guy stories play kind of samurai movies (Lone Wolf and Cub and Zatoichi movies, respectively). The Ayame one plays like a...ninja video game plot outline. It seemed a little less creative to me, and the B-side is not a funny as the other two.

The visual graphics are very nicely done. They are stark, high in contrast and somehow reminiscent of a comic book.

Without a doubt, however, the best feature in the game is the following procedure: after you've gained the "animal noise maker" use it with your ninja stars: 1) Toss ninja stars at enemies. They become alert and start searching for who threw that shuriken. 2) Blow the animal noise maker, which will sound like a random animal. (This is normally used when you make noise and alert guards, so as to fool them into thinking it was an animal that made the sound.) 3) Laugh your head off when said enemy reassures himself that it was "just an animal" that attacked him. Also works great when guards find decapitated bodies!

(If you liked that, get the bears to fall down the temple in the Buddhist temple level of the dumpy guy storyline. You'll figure it out.)

Tenchu gets a 3-star rating because it's an average game. It's not evil; it's just stupid at times. Not that that's a bad thing. So Tenchu lovers out there rejoice. I just can't comprehend why.
First off,If you already have tenchu wrath of heaven your not going to get that much here(DieHard fans wont care but i like the game either way).Tenchu Return From Darkness is kind of like an expansion pack but with the a few things different:First off,there's a couple of new characters to choose from.(mifuyu and ninja dog and another rikimaru-like dog).Also ther is the edition of Xbox live which is always fun to assasinate someone on the world (or is that just me??)Also 2 extra levels.But other than that few has changed with Tenchu RFD and by that i mean the graphics.While not completely horrible graphics,there just not up to Xbox standards,even if they are decent.But the heart of the game is stealth.Each time you sneak up to an enemy and hit the x button without getting spotted to a stealth kill (one of them is where you can get on top of them (Rikimaru's feet are on the guards shoulders) and then plunges the sword into the unfortunate guard's head) While this sounds very intense and grizzly its more stylish than grizzly (if you've seen the kills on previous tenchu games you'll know what i mean).Each time you get 9 beautiful stealth kills you get to learn a new ability for to keep after each level.Multiplayer is very fun as well when doing deathmatches/co-op,as each charachter has a cool/damaging attack and also there is a pretty big variety of characters to choose from.All in all if you like stealth games this one will satisfy you.this also is a pretty lengthy game since there are 3 characters to choose from.The AI is is another thing that this game slightly fails in as guards will only search for a couple of seconds after you're seen (the AI is mediocre)Buy this game if you like stealth games but beware:If you don't enjoy someone shoving a sword in someones back this may not be for you.

+this is a fun ninja stealth game

+Their is lots of powers you can learn lots of powers!

+Xbox live and regular multiplayer is very enjoyable

+Lots of authentic ninja weapons items and traps

+Sound is pretty good too

+Stealth kills! (So beautiful...)

-Some AI problems

-Graphics are really not up to Xbox standards

-not for impatient gamers who dont like stealth
I am an old school gamer that uses the word "paddle" instead of "controller". So after reading reviews that lead only to console bashes between the Xbox and PS2, and comparisons to Ninja Gaiden without any mention of Onimusha and Shinobi, let's start with the fact that... NOBODY CARES! WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THIS GAME ONLY!
And as we are reviewing "Return From Darkness", you have to realize that the Tenchu franchise has been exclusive to Playstation since 1998, and I have played all of them. Like Metal Gear, Tenchu's originality defined the medievel stealth game.

The problem for Xbox is that even with the direct port of PS2's "Wrath of Heaven", a lot of the original PS1 drama is lost, and some Xbox gamers don't understand what is going on, and that really kills the game for anyone who is not familiar with the franchise. Suddenly, this game sucks.
But I don't blame Xbox gamers, I blame Microsoft for not including an introduction to get players involved into Tenchu's 6 years of videogame history, and get them hyped to play. They could have included a minigame with the extra levels, or at least a long cutscene when Rikimaru discovers Tatsu's "Return From Darkness".

For me, Tenchu embodies an almost pure devotion to loving the worst Japanese martial arts movies as if they were written by Akira Kirosawa. Like a Jackie Chan stunt cast and Sam Raimi studio, every stage is set for the bloodiest, goriest encounter. Just wait, then finish the bad guy off. Then imagine him as the guy that cut you off in traffic and you will really love this game.
Tenchu: Return From Darkness is a great game. I love to play it with my friends online and at home. I especially like all of the sneaking around. LISTEN, IF YOU DON'T LIKE STEALTH GAMES, DON'T WRITE A FREAKING REVIEW AND GIVE IT A 1 STAR, YOU IDIOTS! Anyway, buy this game. It's only $40.
Tenchu: Return From Darkness is an updated and expanded version of the incredible Tenchu: Wrath Of Heaven. Advanced graphics, superior AI and all-new gaming features bring the adventures of Ayama and Rikimaru to life. Follow the trails of criminals and traitors, and strike from the shadows, destroying all who stand in your way! Extra maps, new cut-scenes and Xbox Live capability with 2 player co-op gameplay
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< Tenchu: Return from Darkness (Xbox) > < Tenchu Z > < Fable: The Lost Chapters > < Tenchu 2 > < Tenchu: Stealth Assassins > freaks

Superstar voice-over and commentaryBecome a Legend online via Xbox LiveFour-player head-to-head online play with multiple match types and voice chat supportNew online create-a-belt feature will change the wrestling genreCharacter Evolution Unique character-building story mode allows you to upgrade your Superstar's appearance, abilities, entrance, costumes and move-set as you attempt to win the WWE Heavyweight Championship
< WWE Wrestlemania XXI Become a Legend > < WWE Raw 2 > < WWE Raw > < Showdown: Legends of Wrestling > < Xbox DVD Movie Playback Kit > < Madden NFL 09 > < Official Xbox Magazine [with DVD] (1-year) > < Play > < Tips&Tricks Magazine >

price：~~$19.99~~
THQ(2006-06-15)
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customer 's review
(Wrestlemanina XXI: Become a Legend)

(Fun but hard)

(sweetness!!!!!!!!!!)

(This game is pretty fun.)

(Pretty, but that's it.)

I ordered the regular XBOX game and they sent me the platnium game. Other than that it was shipped out fast, but I paid alot of money for the regular XBOX game and not the one listed above.
My kids love wrestling...this is fun for them, but they said it's hard to learn the moves
This game should get a 5of5 not a 2of5 you guys are extremily crazy to think so little of this game. I think it is as good as Smackdown vs Raw 07 or WWE Legends-Showdown these are all as much fun as them but it doesn't have MVP or Jeff Hardy in .It doesn't make it less fun at all what so ever.
This game is alot better than I expected. Very nice graphics, realistic animations, good commentary, and love the brawl and panty mode. The only complaint I have is the long loading time. I think alot of glitches are due to the older xbox's hardware issues. I used to have problems playing this game...until I bought a new xbox system...now the game runs smooth and never locked up once.
This game is like a beautiful girl with no personality. Nice to look at, but other than that very boring. The create-a-wrestler is very limited. The be-a-legend mode is so very nauseating. The gameplay is "iffy" at best. The only good thing is the voiceovers are good and it is very shiny.
WWE WrestleMania 21 makes you part of the greatest spectacle in sports-entertainment. WrestleMania can define a legacy, and yours is about to be written. Create the ultimate Superstar and watch him evolve as you earn new move-sets, costumes and abilities in your quest for the WWE Heavyweight Championship. Build the perfect championship belt and defend it on Xbox Live!
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< WWE Wrestlemania XXI Become a Legend > < WWE Raw 2 > < WWE Raw > < Showdown: Legends of Wrestling > < Xbox DVD Movie Playback Kit > freaks

Platform: XboxESRB Rating: TeenGenre: Sports
< Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 > < Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 > < Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2X > < Tony Hawk's Underground 2 > < Tony Hawk's Underground > < Tony Hawk's Project 8 > < Controller S for Xbox > < Rock N' Fold Chair >

price：~~$1.33~~
Activision Inc.

customer 's review
(great classic and works perfectly with xbox 360)

(Many people think...)

(If you're not a Tony Hawk fan, you'll still like the game!)

(THE BEST TONY HAWK GAME THERE EVER WILL BE!!!)

(Grind it, baby)

i have favored the tony hawk series in the past. it is not really fun to me as it used to be, but this is a great game, it might have its drawbacks, but despite the time it was made, the controls are pretty good.

as for the xbox 360 compatibility. it works perfect, you can save games to your hard drive, the vibration feature works too. so for those with the xbox 360 and not sure if it works or not, i am informing you it works
a skateboarding game? Do a few tricks, but it's just riding around! Those people probably never played Tony Hawk. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 for Xbox has an extra Cruise Ship level. If you aren't used to these controls, a big tutorial will help. It features Tony Hawk's voice in the tutorial! Many games that have the following traits usually don't change much through the series:
-Non Action/Adventure category series
-Endorsed by pro of sport
-Yearly release
Tony Hawk is one of these but it changes quite a bit unlike EA Sports titles and those type. EA Sports charges 50 bucks for a remake that barely ever changes. If looking for a fun game, this is yours.
And there is Tony Hawk 1 for Xbox. For that, get Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2X. Both 1&2.
Even if you're not a Tony Hawk fan, You'll still love the game! It has great graphics, good action, and most of all, so much fun! It was my first xbox game and I have 7 games but I still play this one the most! If you're looking for a game, pick this one!
Tony Hawk 1 was a classic, I wish they would make it for Xbox....But Tony Hawk 3 is the best. I have played this game over and over and never get tired of it. You do everything on a skateboard on 3, unlike Underground which I dont care much for. The career levels are great with different scenery everytime. Over all this game is a must have for any gamer or skater....
Thank you, Tony Hawk, for finally forcing a game developer to create, distribute and support a good skating game. Great artwork, physics and maps are all hallmarks of this cutting edge video game.
The gameplay is excellent and the corses are challenging. The variations on the controls allow the user to be creative and still achieve the goals. I am still learning new tricks and raising my point levels.
The inclusion of the manual trick has completed changed the game and opened up tremendous new opportunities for the user.
Excellent buy.
See also: Tony Hawk 4
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 for Xbox delivers realistic, sparkling graphics, action-packed gameplay, seamless video cinematic sequences and stunning special effects. The game takes you way over the edge of the traditional skateboarding genre by setting players in living environments that evolve as you play. Choose to rip sick tricks through realistic urban settings complete with pedestrians, cars, traffic accidents, natural disasters and changing weather conditions. Fly high through some of the hottest skating locales in the world, including Skater's Island in Middleton, Rhode Island, Rio, Los Angeles, Canada, Tokyo and Paris. Fluid animations let you execute tons of combo moves and tricks, including nollies, manuals and lip tricks using the franchise's signature solid control scheme. Get stoked! You're gonna spin, flip, grind and sky your way to the top with more control and realism than ever before in this third full version of the explosively popular series of Tony Hawk skateboarding games.
The living legend of skateboarding, Tony Hawk, brings you into his world inTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. Skate through eight Massive Living levels plus one designed exclusively for the Xbox. With upgraded graphics and the ability to skate to your own music, this is the best Hawk yet.
Rerations
< Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 > < Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 > < Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2X > < Tony Hawk's Underground 2 > < Tony Hawk's Underground > freaks

Take down enemies with over 25 dramatic counter-kill movesClip up with a massive stash of weapons, from heaters to launchersGrab enemies as body shields, or beat valuable information out of themGrab anything with wheels as mobile cover -- use strategic cover tactics and evasive rolls to stay alive when the hot ones flyIncludes new exclusive tracks and freestyles from 50 Cent
< 50 Cent: Bulletproof > < True Crime: New York City > < Halo 2 > < 25 to Life > < Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance > < Max Payne 2 The Fall of Max Payne >

price：~~$9.99~~
Vivendi Universal(2006-09-08)
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customer 's review
(This game isn't worth 50 Cent)

(The Worst Game of the Year goes to...: 50 Cent Bulletproof!!)

(KOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!)

(rent..)

(Not bad)

This is one of the worst games ever created. It deserves zero stars. Talk about pointless. The graphics are sub-standard, the storyline is non-existent and the game is solely based on violence. Now don't get me wrong, I usually don't have a problem with violence in video games but when there is absolutely no other point to the game, don't act like it has some story line. Mowing down cops and street thugs is not a storyline and it becomes so boring so fast it will make your head spin. You'll have more fun throwing your controller across the room after about ten minutes than you'll ever get from playing this piece of junk. If this game didn't feature the name "50 Cent" it would have landed in the bargin bin immediately. It's not even worth the bag it would come in if you were fooled into buying it. Don't waste your money on this piece of garbage, not even for a rental.
I enthusiastically rented this game on New Year's to be quickly disappointed by it's horrible graphics and ill-performed cliches. For one, the game gets incredibly boring after about, oh, maybe a half an hour. And, it seems like the game's focus is on the special features, which include many, many, MANY 50 Cent songs that get stale and boring after a while. Unless you're a die hard 50 Cent fan, you'll soon hate the music. Last and probably least, the game's repetitivness will make you regret even starting to play it. So go ahead and buy this game if you enjoy games that bore you out of your mind.
this game is very good. if u like gta u will love this game. and im not a 50 cent fan. but this game is NOT for kids!
very good first person shooter. the missions SUCK after the first 5 stages are opened up..and its hard to figure out what to do in the latter levels so i just gave up. also its hard to target your guy when shooting alittle..but not alot. i just keep going through the first level in Queens getting as much money as i can to buy videos and music...but that will get old soon. rent it, its worth the experience..the exclusive music 50 did for it is good too...

iLL .
I had two problems with this game, 1. Its not long enough, definately should've been longer, I beat it too quickly, and 2. the aiming in this game was difficult to control which made gameplay a little harder than it needed to be. But overall I liked the game, if you're into G-Unit, you get to see the original four in the game, plus they help you out every so often. A nice added bonus is that you can unlock songs and have them playing in the background when you're playing the game. You can also buy videos, which are cool to watch, and you can buy some combo moves that may come in handy when you're fighting. For example, if you have a sniping type gun, and you want to counter attack somebody, you need to buy one because the sniping gun counters don't come with you in the beginning. I recommend this game, but you be the judge I guess.
After getting bucked nine times and left for dead, 50 climbs from the jaws of death to exact revenge on his enemies. Working with his G-Unit soldiers - Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, and Young Buck - 50 takes on the most powerful gangs and crime syndicates in the city, uncovering a criminal conspiracy with international implications. This gritty urban action game, written by Terry Winter, Emmy Award winning Executive Producer of The Sopranos, also stars Eminem as Dectective McVicar and Dr. Dre as street-wise war veteran, Grizz.
Rerations
< 50 Cent: Bulletproof > < True Crime: New York City > < Halo 2 > < 25 to Life > < Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance > freaks

Fight the Pacific's most epic and action-packed WWII air battlesMissions based on true events and accurate historical footageCommand a total of 36 authentic-looking and fun-to-fly WWII aircraftArcade- and professional-style controls; 6 different game modesMultiplayer action with up to 8 players online
< Heroes of the Pacific > < Crimson Skies > < Secret Weapons Over Normandy > < Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII > < Wings of War > < Air Force Delta Storm > < Official Xbox Magazine [with DVD] (1-year) > < Play > < Tips&Tricks Magazine >

price：~~$4.80~~
UBI Soft(2005-09-28)

customer 's review
(Bought game for husband...)

(Moms Beware! Language bombs are not for kids!)

(Finally, a flight game on xbox with real physics)

(Incredible)

(do not buy this game)

While this game is fun to play, it isn't that great of a flying game, according to my (ex)husband. He spent a few weeks/months playing this&hasn't touched it for a couple years now...needs better flight simulation.
Overall I gave this game a generous 3-4 stars. The graphics are great, the games are great, cool missions. My 15 yr old easily mastered the flying and coordination required on the controls. Even my 4 yr old was able to fly the planes w/o crashing and is starting to get the hang of firing missles.
My BIG OBJECTION is the FOUL LANGUAGE both on the audio and the printed commentary -this is clearly R-rated and unnecessary unless part of the objective is to learn to swear like a sailor. Words like: G__D___, D___, A__, Bast____, and "mother" fly nearly as fast as the bullets. We were able to turn off the commentary in audio options, but cannot clean up the on-screen words. There is something lost when you can't hear radio communication and have to read the screen instead. Is there a way to play w/o being bombed by offensive language???
Also the blood spatters on the canopy are a little gross butyou can almost ignore them because they go away and are not in your line of vision. And they're not coming from a body. I thought it was oil at first...
Though the writers may have thought these things make the game more realistic, it took away some of the fun-factor for us.
And what better setting than the Pacific theatre where the Greatest American pilots duked it out with the best aviators of the east. Never again in history will we see airial combat in the like, and now we can be a part of it with real flight controls of roll, pitch, and yaw, the only flight game I have found on xbox with these true controls.
This is a wonderful game with a very simple control scheme, as well as considerably nice graphics. The planes were very precisely detailed, with realistic flight mechanics and abilities unique to each fighter. The Zero really falls apart like the wood it is made of, and the Wildcat really can't turn for its life. The battles are fairly accurately set up, and you can actually learn history from playing this game. The historical missions are also a great extra, giving you the chance to play realistic situations from the accounts of real pilots, like the P-38 Lightnings intercepting the Japanese Admiral Yamamoto in his Betty Bomber. The dialogue could be better, but it does capture the general mood of the game. Finally, the sheer number of planes available is quite impressive, and once you unlock and upgrade all of the planes, you can jump from the early-war P-40 Warhawk to the post-war P-80 Shooting Star, with all of the planes between.
impossible to customize or adjust sensitivity and thus not playable
Heroes of the Pacific dramatically recreates the largest aerial battles of the Second World War. Relive the greatest moments of the Pacific Theater, including Wake Island, Midway and the Coral Sea. Experience epic scope of the battles, placing hundreds of planes on the screen in a single confrontation. Fly the latest designs that American ingenuity has to offer, the Hellcat and Wildcat, the Dauntless and the Corsair -- while facing the fast and deadly Japanese Zeroes. Player-controllable wingmen through a fast and intuitive menu system Highly detailed plane and ship models with complex lighting and environment effects Varied mission types - Ground attack, ground support, escort defense, patrol, torpedo and dive-bombing Unlock bonus planes from the U.K., Germany, and the U.S.S.R.
Rerations
< Heroes of the Pacific > < Crimson Skies > < Secret Weapons Over Normandy > < Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII > < Wings of War > freaks

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