This time of the year is always a bit of a dry run for new releases, so it’s been a bit of slim pickings for titles, we know. We went back and found a few we missed, as well as taking a look at some more casual/indie offerings.
Here’s a rundown of the new release reviews for the week of April 05 through April 12.
Score: 9.5
Peggle is the new casual king for a reason. It’s casual-hardcore gameplay has wooed millions of fans into a rampant frenzy, and Dual Shot is no exception. Packed with tons of content, and a reasonable MSRP ($29.99, but you can find it cheaper), Dual Shot is one game you’ll want to keep for every road trip. Considering it’s vast success, mark my words: this will not be the last we see of Peggle.- Chris Carter
Score: 7.5
Ultimately, F.E.A.R. 2 doesn’t deviate from the standard shooter fare, so don’t expect much originality. However, I’d definitely recommend the game to hardcore shooter fans due to the strong controls and well-done core mechanics. -Chris Carter
Score: 8.0
For ten dollars, Dishwasher: Dead Samurai is a steal. Immediately after beating the game on normal mode you’ll be tempted to pack up your upgraded gear and head into the next difficulty full force, or call up a friend and try to aim high on the co-op leader boards. In all, Dishwasher is a game unlike any other on XBLA and is begging to be downloaded. It is a game that smelts your patience with its punishing difficulty, and tempers your will like the folded layers of your blood soaked samurai sword.- Tim Turi
Score: 5.5
Wanted: Weapons of Fate is mediocre in every sense of the word, which is a shame since the source material had a lot of potential for a video game. At its core the game is a competent shooter, it’s just highly forgettable and very generic, which is the case for most movie video games. -Vincent Hammett
