Story After witnessing the brutal murder of his family during a mob hit, ex Vietnam war veteran Frank Castle launches a never ending war against crime, taking no prisoners and showing no mercy. This is not justice or revenge, it is punishment! In the “Punisher” game, you face three...

Final Fight was a popular beat ’em up in the early nineties that also gave birth to a series on SNES. The story featured a fearless mayor, named Haggar, whose daughter was kidnapped by a criminal gang that controlled his city, so he set out to save her, aided by his two friends, Guy and Cody....

It happens rarely in life, finding the special one. The time you spend together is unforgettable and you wish it could last forever. Max Payne is one such game! The story is about a tough police detective who investigates the brutal murder of his wife and baby child and becomes entangled in a...

Dozens of first person shooters have been produced since the 1990s, when the genre first appeared. Most of them follow standard rules that make them enjoyable even when they are of average quality. World War Zero is one of those average games that offer a few hours of mild amusement and then they...

Medieval history and hack and slash games are among my favorite things, so I was glad to discover Knights of the Temple on PS2. The story is about Paul, an idealistic new member of the famous Knights of the Temple, a powerful group of warriors established during the Crusades. Paul finds out his...

In the old days, video games based on movies often were hastily made and disappointed fans. "Constantine", on the other hand, is a rare specimen that, in my opinion, is better than its source material. The movie, starring Keanu Reeves, was about a man who had the gift to detect and banish demons...

As a fan of western movies, shooters and vampire stories Darkwatch was a “must have” game on XBOX. The story is about an outlaw who attempts to rob a train and accidentally releases a vampire that was being transported in it. The monster soon wreaks havoc in the land and the hero unwillingly...

My friend John, a fan of role playing games and Tolkien, said I should play the Third age if I wanted a fine Lord of the Rings game. Since we share similar tastes, I followed his suggestion gladly. The story of LOTR the Third Age takes place in parallel with the trilogy; the hero is a knight who...

Batman Rise of Sin Tzu is a beat'em up game, like the ancient Double Dragon (1987) or Final Fight (1989). However, this time the hero is not some generic muscular dude who tries to save his girlfriend from thugs; it is the Caped Crusader himself. The story involves a master martial artist and...

Cover image taken from http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3412 There are few strategy titles on PS2 and I was lucky to discover Future Tactics. The game combines colorful graphics with turn based combat and a simple command system. Its production values are nothing special but it...