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Game reviews for action/adventure

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  • Review
    Family Guy

    Bawdy, flawed game based on the cult TV show.
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    15
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
    Morality key to latest in adult stealth series.
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    17
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Flushed Away (Nintendo DS)
    Short movie tie-in game expands sewer world.
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    6
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii Version)
    Glitches make this Zelda just short of perfect.
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    12
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Superman Returns: The Videogame

    Super, high-flying graphics, mediocre gameplay.
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    11
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Eragon

    Movie tie-in is about the fighting, not the story.
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    12
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Sonic the Hedgehog
    Atrocious design problems sink Sonic.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
    Heaps of heroes enliven comic book action.
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    12
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Yoshi's Island DS
    Fast, challenging, and charming Mario game remake.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Open Season (Console Version)
    Movie tie-in lacks pizzazz; DS version's better.
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    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
    Another brutal, unabashedly adult game.
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    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2, PSP
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Scarface: The World Is Yours
    Decent but imitative violent game – not for kids.
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    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2, Windows
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Bully

    Intimidation game in a high school setting.
    AGE
    14
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
    It's Pokemon! But not up to snuff.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: Game Boy Advance
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Saints Row
    Violent, Grand Theft Auto-type game.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Yakuza
    Japanese gang epic is violent, profound, & adult.
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    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Avatar: The Last Airbender

    Be Nick cartoon's element-bending Chosen One.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Okami
    A groundbreaking, stunning adventure for teens.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Tipton Trouble
    Their life may be "suite," but this game isn't.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
    An impishly charming version of Star Wars.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus
    Repetitive game is for teen or adult fans only.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Miss Spider's Harvest Time Hop and Fly
    Gentle game introduces kids to gaming basics.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    Dead Rising
    Campy, violent zombie mash for mature players.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    The Ant Bully
    Action-packed bug's life is best for tweens.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2006)
  • Review
    The Godfather: The Game
    Gory game may satisfy movie's fans -- adults only.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2006)