TheSithAxis

Pros:

• Charming homage to old-school action RPGs
• Lovely graphic style
• Has just enough of its own ideas

Cons:

• Dungeon design isn’t quite up to Zelda standards

Fans of The Legend of Zelda that wish the series to go back to its roots will find plenty to fall in love with here – 3D Dot Game Heroes is an unashamed cribbing of classic 8-bit action role playing games, with stacks of adventure, some decent level design and a surprisingly solid sense of humour and irony.  It might not be original, but it’s certainly good fun, and all credit to Southpeak for picking up the slightly esoteric title for a European release – spread the word, 3D Dot Game Heroes deserves a place in your PS3 this Spring.

Score: 8/10

Just Push Start

3D Dot Game Heroes is a game that will link veteran gamers to the past and reminiscence from their childhood gaming memories. The classic feel will bring veterans and new-comers together wanting to see what games were like in the 80s and 90s. The ability to create your own character is a nice addition to gamers who would want their imaginary hero to come true. Overall, 3D Dot Game Heroes is a must-have for every gamer who wants a charming retro gaming experience. It’s a great way to bring the past into the present!

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2010/04/19/review-3d-dot-game-heroes/

http://www.justpushstart.com/2010/04/19/3d-dot-game-heroes-review/

I'm excited for it... although, I have twilight princess, but nto the wii version

I WANT FATNESS> D: sorry

but this game to me oozed style, while copying ;P to me atleast

good reviews for a homage to a zelda game xD
and its only 40 bucks!!

Sadly I have a feeling there will be more low scores to come from the likes of Edge or Teletext......

full price in uk unfortunatly.

ive been awaiting this for ages, it just looks terrific

http://www.amazon.co.uk/3D-Dot-Game-Heroes-PS3/dp/B0034G5R5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1271666556&sr=8-1

£30 in UK. Same at Play.co.uk.

The official RRP in the UK is £39.99 and most retailers always take £10 off.

So it's not full price in UK, just saying.

Wow its amazing when a game you think would get low scores is getting 8s and 9s from the reviewers. I guess I'll have to ad 3D dot heros to my collection now.

2 more reviews up!!!!

VideoGamer:

For those that have grown up with video games, 3D Dot Game Heroes is a celebration of everything that encapsulates the concept of retro. It wraps you up in a blanket of nostalgia and whisks you off to a world that just isn't seen in video games today. Emulating the success of a franchise as significant as Zelda is risky business, but through humour, attention to detail and buckets of charm, 3D Dot Game Heroes just about manages to pull it off. Those who base their critique of the game around the word 'ripoff' have clearly missed the point here, and should take their superficial analysis elsewhere. 3D Dot Game Heroes is a game for gamers; a game for those who love the industry and embrace the geekery that comes with it. If you fall into that category, don't think twice about picking it up.

score 8/10

PushSquare:

A self-referential gem: 3D Dot Game Heroes is as earnest as it is ironic. The game's brought to life by a stunning visual style and genuinely iconic design choices that are delivered with a wink and a nod via the game's outstandingly aware script. Gameplay-wise, the dungeon design can be a little flat, and the game's a little too self-aware to ever identify a personality of its own – but when that plays into the joke, we're struggling to consider it an honest criticism

Score 4/4

http://www.videogamer.com/ps3/3d_dot_game_heroes/review-2.html
http://www.pushsquare.com/13366/3d-dot-game-heroes-on-playstation-3-review/

Fantastic! Will be adding these to the Official Thread later on.

Thanks for spreading the good word on this wonderful retro title.

Did you see this one?

Midlife gamer: