steve kwan user experience designer

Mini-reviews for Crysis, Mass Effect, and more

(December 16th, 2007 - 5:32PM)

I've got a ton of games to review, so I'm just going to give quick summaries of each.

Review: BlackSite: Area 51

(2.5 / 5 stars)

An excessively short and mediocre shooter that's saved by a few excellent set pieces.

Review: Crysis

(4 / 5 stars)

The only thing keeping Crysis from true greatness is the system requirements, which are so steep that they render the game almost unplayable.

Review: Mass Effect

(5 / 5 stars)

Easily the most engrossing RPG I've played in a long time. Although it's got some irritating bugs and gameplay imbalances, the story is so engrossing that you'll have trouble putting it down.

Review: The Orange Box

(5 / 5 stars)

The best package ever released.