The World Ends With You- Great Fun
350898
I recently ordered this game about two weeks ago, and upon receiving it in the mail I could hardly stop playing. The gameplay to some might be a bit confusing or too difficult from having to control the fights on both screens at the same time, but I found it a stroke of genius. For the first time in a long time, I was able to fully enjoy the use of my DS Lite, and actually enjoyed using the touchscreen.

Overall, I adored the storyline much more so than I have with other games I've played recently. The characters have backstories that I actually didn't expect(With the exception of Rhyme and Beat's), and working with different partners throughout the game kept things interesting. The soundtrack was nearly mindblowing for a DS game, and I was pleased with it.

 Theres a reason I could never find this game at Gamestop- it rocks.

Anyway, I'd recommend this game to anyone. Its nothing like any other RPG I've played previously, and even fans of turn-based should like some aspects of this game.
4133049
Psychonauts is pretty unique in the world of gaming - a game that provides innovative gameplay with a great sense of humor.

A bunch of kids with psychic powers are sent to summer camp, to learn how to become "psychonauts". You've got the scared small kid, the loner girl, the self conscious pushy kid, and the 'new kid', Raz. Suddenly, of course, there's a real problem and Raz - the most promising of the group - has to save the day.

There aren't "real" fights - these are all psychic combats inside peoples' minds. A person's mind reflects their own personal fears and thoughts. So for example when you go into the drill sergeant's mind you get a lot of bombs, dead soldiers, deep holes and so on. Whiel you're there you collect "figments" of his imagination for points, and you also sort out his "emotional baggage" for him to make him more happy and healthy. You leap over obstacles and find ways to get around barriers.

This makes the game great for all ages because you're never really slaying enemies. You're simply helping people get through their fears, killing off their imaginary demons in a fun platformy, puzzle solving manner. It also means that each "world" - or mind - is quite unique to that person's character.

You have choices along the way - you can choose to help your fellow schoolmates or let them struggle on their own. Helping your teammates brings you bonusses of course :)

The graphics are quite impressive for the XBox. The textures, shadows, footsteps and general "look" of each area are quite well done. The game is of course designed to be cartoony rather than realistic, and the effects are pretty spectacular in some areas.

The dialogues are really funny, and the voice acting - while generally handling very stereotypical characters - is quite good. The soundtrack has a number of styles, again depending on the world - and they fit in well with the mood of the world you're in.

Highly recommended!
2948181
This movie is cool. The kid just teleports all over the world having fun and getting into some trouble. This movie is great to watch with your friends, family, or whoever. It's a good background movie to have on.
380386
Been playing games since Atari 2600, and I don't say this for just any game.  Heck, I don't even usually write reviews.  This game is one of the best I've ever played in 30 years.  Granted, you have to like the post-apocalyptic storyline, with inherent violence and a roller coaster of a story-line.  But if you like that, you'll love this.  Good value for the money, good story, smooth controls, and great graphics.  This is basically an interactive movie, more than a game.

Also a XBox360-----> PS4 convert.  This game made that transition super easy.
3864895
This is a very fun film to watch.  Although at times you do need to suspend reality, who cares? That's what makes movies fun.  The story line is gripping and you find yourself getting very involved in the characters. I was rooting for them to make it out alive.

If you like disaster movies, you will absolutely love this film. I have watched it over and over and I always catch something I missed in the other viewings.
2058373
I thoroughly enjoyed this game.  Not the best I've played, but fun.

Good co-op game to play with a friend, though camera quirks can be annoying, as well as some other game idiosyncrasies.  But if you liked the movie, you should love the game, because it is like watching the movie (intro completely recreated) and more.  The back stories are really a great addition.
4636179
Great fun - definitely a read that makes the worldly troubles disappear as you immerse yourself in the twists and turns.  I like the fact that the characters who are far from perfect become very likeable as the story grows.  I also like the atmosphere that Layton Green develops, this gives a real feeling of familiarity to a part of the world that I have never visited.
4113298
Very cool movie, interesting story line with great graphics. Overall it will surprise you at the end which is always fun!
16388
A world drenched in parties and sex and pirates and carnage where I get to pick what I wanna do? Sign me up dude. I died so many times trying to walk the right path (or just party, whatever) only to gloriously die so many more times. Never has failing been so fun! Oh, and there's definitely some good laughs in there.
188656
This game is a blast.  I had so much fun with this new story line.  Using the Wiimote and Nun-chuck controllers really added to this game.  There are two reasons I did not give it 5 stars.  The graphics are really good but not great, especially when compared to the PS3 version.  Also, it is a fairly short game.  I am no video game expert, but I was able to go through the entire game in just a few days.
3684476
This video game is very fun and good for all ages. I was out babysitting, and the 2 and 5 year olds were playing this game. So, after I put them to bed, I tried it myself. I was hooked INSTANTLY! I loved it so much that I am buying my own. I would reccomend this to anyone who wants a great, interactive game with special effects and good design and detail. The only thing is, that if u play it too much, you could temporarily be addicted to it. But, come on, that's happened to all of us video-gamers at least once, right?
2133011
A lot of fun packed into a nice throwback horror choose your own adventure game! Relatively tame until he final chapter on the gore front, this is a game that keeps you guessing, and also allows you to laugh at some of the more over the top genre tropes when they come into play. It'll provide you a solid 6+ hours of gameplay (strongly advise playing during the night, or at least in a black out room) that will leave you excited for more. I wish more games like this existed, as the second the GF & I finished playing, we went on the hunt for something similar, sadly, to no avail. Please beef up this genre!!
1357969
The world is ending and Joe Turk hits you with the kitchen sink upside your head.  Monsters, sickness, plague, earthquakes, nukes, and evil corporations all make an appearance.  Making Monsters is an enjoyable read on how the world ends.  Part dystopia, part apocalyptic, and part The Monkey Wrench Gang there is something here for everyone.  Turk has an amazing ability with dialogue and makes it actually feel natural.  He brings a reality to his characters with his dialogue that makes me feel they are real as compared to someone repeating lines.  This is a real strength and does wonders for his story.  This not new ground here, but it has a fresh feel to it and that is not easy.  Good guys are good guys and bad guys are bad guys and that is a nice change of pace too.

My only criticism is I wish he would have fleshed out the apocalypse.  He does a great job of giving the reader all sorts of conceivable miseries for the end, but does not fill the gaps in to give the back story, which would have been devastating.  It is not deadly to the story, but would have made it a more complete read.

Making Monsters is a good read and I enjoyed it.  This is a young author developing his craft and the book is fun with a nice perverse sense of humor.  I cannot wait to see how he develops his talent.
4657756
Fun, fun, fun.  Not the best movie ever made by a longshot, but golly is this just a fun ride with good music throughout.  The whole extended family went to see this in the theaters together, and got together in our living room as soon as we got the Blu-Ray.  The supporting case steals the show, but this should not be a surprise considering the relative no-names in the lead roles and the stellar cast supporting them.  Alec, Tom, Russell, Paul G., etc. all clearly had a lot of fun making this movie which makes it fun to watch.
4783694
My friends have had so much fun playing this! Endless laughs with this- get it, you won't be disappointed
495077
If I had to use just one word to describe this film it would be "FUN!". Shaun of the Dead continues a steady trend of high quality, small budget British films over the last few years (as I've really enjoyed About a Boy, Maybe Baby, and Love Actually). This film is not a horror film at heart, but a romantic comedy. The film never looses focus of the characters and despite the many zombies, the characters never loose focus of their personal problems. In a way the movie mirrors our world and the way people adapt to their environments. Despite the mounting conflicts and wars worldwide, we as individuals as a whole are still mired in our small personal dramas, weather it be romantic, work related, or little squabbles.

There are scenes that get very intense but the film makers also follow the intensity up with great comedy. Shaun of the Dead is hands down the funniest movie of the year. I laughed out loud multiple times. The laughs are generated mostly by the lead characters, not the zombie's which lends a unique feel to the film.

It's a shame this movie didn't find a wider audience in the theaters. If you are a fan of comedy and are not too squeamish about gore (after all it is a zombie movie) this movie will be quite a treat for you I know I look forward to seeing it again!
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Schmovie is one of those games that never fails to generate a lot of laughs! I've played it with both adults and kids and honestly it goes over well with both. The premise is easy to understand and get rolling with, the rules are clear, everything just works. This version is even better with the smaller box and additional family-centered stuff.

I'm not super-big into "party" games as most of the time it seems to always get to who is the most offensive - and sometimes that can be fun, but it gets old fast - but this game has longevity, and everybody (all ages and generations) seem to have fun playing it.

Galactic Sneeze is a great company and this game hits on all cylinders. Play it!