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Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on September 02, 2001, 11:17:21 AM
As I said before, I was going to recap all of the summer games that I had reviewed in one thread, however, I feel it would be much more convenient and clean to frequently update one solid list from now till the end of this fiscal year (March 2k2).  So, here are Links to ALL of the reviews that I have written and posted on this site.  Please note, this thread will be updated with each new review added to the list.  Also, if you are new to the Playstation 2 last fall, or the GBA last July, these are the games you subsequently missed out on that were potential system sellers.

Playstation 2 Reviews:

The Bouncer 03-07-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=6959)

Onimusha Warlords 03-18-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=7311)

Zone of the Enders 03-28-2001 (http://mrclean.gethits.net/zoe.doc)

Twisted Metal: Black 06-21-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=10903)

NBA Street 06-25-2001 (http://mrclean.gethits.net/nbastreet.doc)

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec 07-15-2001 (http://mrclean.gethits.net/gt3a.doc)

ICO 09-28-2001 (http://mrclean.gethits.net/ico.doc)

Silent Hill 2 10-16-2001 (http://mrclean.gethits.net/silenthill2.doc)

Devil May Cry 10-23-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=15112)

Grand Theft Auto 3 11-03-2001 (http://mrclean.gethits.net/gta3.doc)

Metal Gear Solid 2: The Sons of Liberty 11-16-2001 (http://mrclean.gethits.net/mgs2r.doc)

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy 12-12-2001 (http://mrclean.gethits.net/jandd.doc)

SOCOM US Navy Seals  09-06-2002 (http://www.intensity-magazine.com/reviews/61)

Document of Metal Gear Solid 2  09-29-2002 (http://www.intensity-magazine.com/features/16)

Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus  09-30-2002 (http://www.intensity-magazine.com/reviews/69)
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Gameboy Advance Reviews:

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon 06-14-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=10628)

Super Mario Advance 06-15-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=10667)

Mario Kart Super Circuit 09-02-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=13716)
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Microsoft X-Box Reviews

Halo: Combat Evolved 12-24-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=17180)

Dead to Rights  09-07-2002 (http://www.intensity-magazine.com/reviews/62)

Sega Soccer Slam  10-01-2002 (http://www.intensity-magazine.com/reviews/70)
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Nintendo Gamecube Reviews

Star Wars Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader 12-30-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=17323)[/i][/u]

Sega Dreamcast Reviews

Garou: Mark of the Wolves 12-20-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=17051)

Ikaruga (Import)  09-08-2002 (http://www.intensity-magazine.com/previews/27)
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Backwards Compatibility (Old PSOne Reviews):

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 03-19-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=7367)

Ape Escape 03-26-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=7625)

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 04-02-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=7924)

Metal Gear Solid Part 1 09-09-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=13896)

Metal Gear Solid Part 2 09-16-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=14084)

Metal Gear Solid Part 3 09-24-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=14239)

Metal Gear Solid Part 4 09-30-2001 (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=14455)


Coming Soon:

Gameboy Advance
Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi\'s Island

Nintendo Gamecube:
Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian

[Edit - Lots of broken links here.  Pretty much anything that was a document is now gone or reposted elsewhere.  I\'ll make a full on update and a new thread later when I get everything organized.]
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: ajoh432 on September 02, 2001, 11:21:31 AM
Dam..... Your good Ryu....:D
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: GAMES on September 02, 2001, 11:44:05 AM
I can\'t wait to read your J&D,MGS2,and ICO reviews.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on September 02, 2001, 11:47:03 AM
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I can\'t wait to read your J&D,MGS2,and ICO reviews.


Speaking of MGS2, I got something very special planned for the weeks leading up to its release.  9-9 is when it begins! :D
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: GAMES on September 02, 2001, 11:53:02 AM
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Originally posted by Ryu


Speaking of MGS2, I got something very special planned for the weeks leading up to its release.  9-9 is when it begins! :D


 
Cool, It sounds interesting.Like I said, I can\'t wait (https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.contrabandent.com%2Fpez1%2Fotn%2Frealhappy%2Fluxhello.gif&hash=88d5893160af58bcf38fc24235b9db486a11b2ce) (https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.contrabandent.com%2Fpez1%2Fotn%2Frealhappy%2Fluxhello.gif&hash=88d5893160af58bcf38fc24235b9db486a11b2ce)
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: ajoh432 on September 02, 2001, 12:09:17 PM
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Originally posted by Ryu


Speaking of MGS2, I got something very special planned for the weeks leading up to its release.  9-9 is when it begins! :D
oooooooo... I can\'t wait:D
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Toxical on September 02, 2001, 12:11:10 PM
Thanks for the links,
i\'m looking forward to: Ace Combat 4  :D
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: AlteredBeast on September 03, 2001, 03:25:28 PM
since you are leaving out X-Box and Dreamcast, I will bring the AlteredBeast\'s Review!


muhuhahahahaha!


Eric Jacob
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on September 04, 2001, 10:05:37 PM
Actually Altered, after checking, there are 2 Dreamcast games that I will with most certainty review.  They have been added to the coming soon list above.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Bobs_Hardware on September 04, 2001, 10:05:37 PM
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Speaking of MGS2, I got something very special planned for the weeks leading up to its release. 9-9 is when it begins!


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oooooooo... I can\'t wait


nahhh, dont bother, i already know what it is...and its gonna be ****...god Ryu, you untalented piece of corrigated poo

*goes to check out some of Ryu\'s previous reviews....to...uhh...criticise how crap they are*
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Jumpman on September 04, 2001, 10:17:50 PM
Hehe I\'m Ryu I\'m going to show off my fancy reviews. Look at me.

j/k

I do enjoy reading your work. Your writing skills are top-notch.

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Originally posted by Bobs_Hardware


nahhh, dont bother, i already know what it is...and its gonna be ****...god Ryu, you untalented piece of corrigated poo

*goes to check out some of Ryu\'s previous reviews....to...uhh...criticise how crap they are*

Right now I would just like to point out what an ASS-KISSER Bob is. He replied in every one of those reviews with the lone exception of Soul Reava. They all pretty much had the same thing: "Great review Ryu. I always enjoy reading them bla bla".

I bet you haven\'t even read half of them. In the Onimusha review, you replied two minutes after the review was posted. Ass-kissing at it\'s finest.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Bobs_Hardware on September 04, 2001, 10:29:11 PM
poor little jumpboy is becoming a man...another phase you youjngens go through when puberty hits, is jumping to conclusions.... i happen to talk to Ryu frequently over AIM, and he tell me little inside secrets like...what the thing he is planning for the 9-9th is...or, when hes writing a review...he also tells me when hes finished a review, and posted it on the forums, by giving me a link to them...

****ing twit
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Jumpman on September 04, 2001, 10:30:20 PM
****ing ass-kisser.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Bobs_Hardware on September 04, 2001, 10:31:53 PM
*sees Ryu\'s ass*

mmmmMMMMMWWWWAAAAH!

:thepimp: yummy
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on September 04, 2001, 10:36:21 PM
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Hehe I\'m Ryu I\'m going to show off my fancy reviews. Look at me.

j/k

I do enjoy reading your work. Your writing skills are top-notch.


Fool. ;)  I said in one of my reviews that I would post a recap at the end of summer.  Besides that, with all the games coming up and all the reviews i\'m going to write, it is most logical to keep a virtual "inventory" of them all for easy reference.  If there was a "site stuff" section or something of that sort on the site, I would have posted it there, but since this is neither a rant\\rave, an off-topic post (it does have many PS\\PS2 reviews), a GT3 post (not specifically anyways), or a debatable topic, the last resort is this section, General discussion about the PS2.  However, to make sure everyone is pleased, the reviews themselves are in their respected sections. (GT3, main, off-topic)

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.... i happen to talk to Ryu frequently over AIM, and he tell me little inside secrets like...what the thing he is planning for the 9-9th is...or, when hes writing a review...he also tells me when hes finished a review, and posted it on the forums, by giving me a link to them...


That you do.  I do tell you some things and I do talk to you online.  Alas, bobby, you got some brown stuff on your nose. ;)
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on September 27, 2001, 01:21:04 AM
Updated with ICO and MGS Revival Part 3 reviews.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: IronFist on September 27, 2001, 02:13:29 AM
Thanks for the reviews Ryu.  I can\'t wait for the Devil May Cry, Capcom VS SNK 2, Metal Gear Solid 2, Jak and Daxter, and Final Fantasy X reviews. :)  Are you planning on reviewing any other games like GTA3, BG: DA, or Tony Hawk 3?
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on September 27, 2001, 06:25:48 AM
Only what\'s listed.  I only have so much money. :)  However, if you are willing to buy those games you mentioned for me, then please, by all means, send away! :)
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: IronFist on September 27, 2001, 02:35:37 PM
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Originally posted by Ryu
Only what\'s listed.  I only have so much money. :)  However, if you are willing to buy those games you mentioned for me, then please, by all means, send away! :)

Ok, but to be able to ship the money to you, I\'ll need your full name, your social security number, and a picture of you.  It\'s been nice doing business with you.  He he he. :)
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Sublimesjg on September 27, 2001, 03:51:48 PM
hey cool deal while i havent read all the reviews you have helped me out from time to time with your reviews Ryu and for that i thank you

keep up the good work

*there that ought to beat out Bobbo for the number one ass kisser - hmmm that sounds like a song i have heard - "Number one ass kisser , What wha wha what, im a number one ass kisser "
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Bozco on September 27, 2001, 06:25:45 PM
Well all I gotta say is I dont agree with all your reviews but I do have respect for all you do, keep up the good work;)
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on December 28, 2001, 07:47:41 PM
This is an older thread, but it has been fully updated with lots of additions and changes.  I\'ll be writing two reviews tonight and doing a lot of catch up work in the next few weeks I hope.  Well, anyways, hope you all enjoy them. :)
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Zolar on December 28, 2001, 09:02:26 PM
Don\'t forget Dynasty Warriors 3.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Bobs_Hardware on December 28, 2001, 10:56:34 PM
ugh...what an ego :rolleyes: (thanks largely to my brown nosing)  THINK YOUR TOO HIGH AND MIGHTY FOR US NOW YOU\'VE HIT THE BIG TIME...piece of sheet :rolleyes:

:fro: toot on







note: I have an erection
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: SmallLady on December 29, 2001, 02:28:24 AM
Bob you\'re cute.

Ryu is a talented person.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Bobs_Hardware on December 29, 2001, 02:40:05 AM
lol...i\'d rather be cute than talented  

*no brains bimbo*

:fro: toot on

note:  why arent you on any instant messengers?
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: RichG on December 29, 2001, 04:17:53 AM
Yeah I would like do the same. I\'ve done some good reviews over the time. Its just the search feature of this site is crap.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on December 29, 2001, 04:35:24 AM
How is it crap?  Hit the little search button, type a partial name to the thread\'s title and your username and hit enter.  The damn thing finds them all.  Hell, I found all of my reviews with that thing and they\'re almost a year old come March.  I think the search features works great, just under utilized.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: RichG on December 29, 2001, 07:31:33 AM
I tried it.

I had my name in as both RichGUK and RichG and then searched for the word Review which should give me posts which posted with review in the title. No results. I then spent ages messing around with it and no luck. This isn\'t the first time the search thing hasn\'t worked for me.

Give it a shot see if you can find some of my reviews.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: ExtremistAS on December 29, 2001, 08:12:08 AM
Very nice reviews. Thanks for all your reviews and I hope to read even more in the future. Keep up the good work. :)
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on December 29, 2001, 12:20:24 PM
RichG. I have no idea what you are talking about.  No results, you must not be looking very ahrd.  In one search, I found a huge alottment of your reviews.  I\'ll link a couple here.

GTA3 review (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=15440)

Tokyo Extreme Racer (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=11908)

Onimusha Warlords (Pal) (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=11547)

Red Faction (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=11265)

Sky Oddyseey (mini review) (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=9061)

Gun Griffon Blaze (http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=8311)

That enough for ya?
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: RichG on December 29, 2001, 03:02:58 PM
Wow I don\'t know whether to look stupid or sound amazed. Seriously its a whole different world with me and the search engine. What did you type to find them?

PS I was going to do a post listing my own reviews but no need now.

Everyone who reads this feel free to check out my reviews which Ryu has listed as well. :)
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: RichG on December 29, 2001, 03:18:24 PM
Yeah simple stuff... its working now yet I don\'t know why.

I put it exactly like you did and it worked fine. Yet I don\'t know why it wasn\'t working before because I like you put reviews and I also tried a load of other combinations which are now working.

Thanks for the help.

EDIT now its not working again. Im trying to find the PAL / NTSC Feautres List I did ages ago and it can\'t find it.

EDIT 2 I seen the pics now. Very nice but thats what I was doing when it wasn\'t working. Try finding a topic title PAL / NTSC Features List.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: Ryu on February 09, 2002, 03:11:41 PM
Another update, quite superficial.  I\'ll add a review or two this weekend.  The changes made are mentioned on the first post of this thread.
Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: jiggs on February 13, 2002, 03:43:21 AM
Do you do any PC reviews RYU?
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Title: Ryu\'s Review Recap
Post by: StAnZo on February 13, 2002, 04:48:09 AM
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Originally posted by GAMES
I can\'t wait to read your J&D,MGS2,and ICO reviews.


IMHO Ico just doesn\'t let up on the surprise factor. this game is so engrosing that you forget about the \'real world\'
surrounding your television set. The areas just get better and better as you progress through the game.

You actually feel as if you\'ve been a part of ico and it surprises me with so little narration or communication with the girl,
that you can get so carried away. I can\'t praise it enough.

I would rather the game not get a sequel as i believe that a sequel would blemish this game. my reasons for saying this
is that i honestly believe there to be no rival to the games immersion and graphics. Tombraider got sooooo boring
after tr3 and i believe that the 1st tr was another defining moment in video game history. it should have been left alone.
People only remeber tr by it\'s poor sequels. i\'d like to leave ico where it finished, but saying that... i\'d love to play a game
in the same league as ico again in the near future.

Immense is the only word i can come up with.

StAnZo :0)