The First Templar
Metacritic score (on xbox 360): 52 (based on 7 critics)
The graphics may not be up to today's stantards and the cutscenes are somewhat painful to watch, but the gameplay is all right. So far, the story has kept me interested and the environments are varied and their is a bunch of side-missions or objectives to be found. The musical score is excellent and the game has, from what I have read, a solid 10 to 12 hours campaign. So far, I don't think their is a lot of replayability, but it is fun to go through it once. I believe it will become somewhat of a cult classic since almost nobody is going to give it a try.
My final score: 7.5 out of 10.
Hunted: The Demon's Forge
Metacritic score (on xbox 360): 61 (based on 16 critics)
Where do I start? The majority of the critics don't care too much for the graphics. In my opinion, they get the job done. This game has some of the most unique style of graphics I have ever seen. The main characters are really well presented, especially E'lara, the very good looking Elf. The gameplay is super smooth and using the bow and arrows is amazing. I never use an archer in the games I play. But here, I keep going back to her. The enemies are intelligent and so is your AI partner. Again, the musical score is top-notch and the voice acting is great. I paid full price and I am a proud owner. It may not become an instant classic, but it is one fun game to play.
My final score: 8 out of 10
Proud owner and supporter of the YAKUZA games!
