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A disappointing game that feels rushed and half completed.

It's really a shame the way Flip's Twisted World worked out. As someone who sorely misses puzzle platformers, I was incredibly excited at the prospect of getting to play a brand new game within my beloved genre. Sadly, it doesn't take long to realize the flaws within Flip's Twisted World, since each is apparent nearly immediately. Between the major issues such as a temperamental camera and constant glitches, lie countless other problems, including rough platforming, boring combat, and a severe lack of direction.

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It represents the show accurately, but does little to go above and beyond the basic premise.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is yet another quiz show turned video game, designed for multiplayer casual gaming environments. While the single player is challenging and the multiplayer supports up-to-four people, the bland nature of the game doesn't make for a compelling experience, even with a group of friends.

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An enjoyable new edition of the Jewel Master series.

When the previous Jewel Master game, Jewel Master: Egypt, released over one year ago, I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least. I finally had a puzzle game that was far more difficult than any of the bargain flash games available online, and it had a sub-plot based on strategy that was actually intriguing rather than feeling tacked-on. Happily, its recently released brethren, Jewel Master: Cradle of Athena follows in its predecessors footsteps, although the difficulty has certainly been toned down.

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Bland and repetitive gameplay prove that the Pokémon series should stick to being a turn-based RPG.

As I played through my first Pokémon Ranger title, Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, I tried to think of what childhood game it reminded me of. Then it hit me: Red Light/Green Light. Just as the game let me take the reins and venture out on my own for five minutes, it stopped me dead in my tracks with unbearable amounts of text and bland storyline. Despite a few charming aspects about this game, few will find any significant entertainment value, aside from very young children who won't notice the game's redundant nature.

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A major improvement to the Dead Rising formula.

The first Dead Rising left something to be desired in nearly all aspects of its gameplay. Saving stranded individuals was an exercise in frustration, throwing random items at zombies delivered limited entertainment, and the entire experience felt disjointed and random, even for a sandbox game. Fortunately, Dead Rising 2 manages to overcome many of the pitfalls of its predecessor, with a solid storyline that ties in neatly with the improved gameplay. Though many of the smaller issues remain, the changes made to the Dead Rising formula greatly improve the overall experience.

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