Reviews - TheHDRoom

Real Boxing Review: Packs a Punch

November 11, 2013

There has been a long and gloried history of boxing video games. From the weird top-down battling "Es" from Activision's Atari 2600 Boxing game, to the arcade classic Punch Out!!, and subsequent NES versions with Mike Tyson and Mr. Dream… Read More

4.0

out of 5

Thor: The Dark World Review: Worthy

November 8, 2013

In full disclosure, I am a huge Thor fan. He has always been my favorite Marvel Comics character, and for that reason, this review could be slightly skewed, as I am more prepared to give it a pass on certain issues within the context of the film.… Read More

Arrow Season 2 Episode 5 ‘League of Assassins’ Review and Recap 6 Qs

November 7, 2013

On the latest episode of The CW’s Arrow, the Canary’s story wraps with the much-anticipated ‘League of Assassins’ installment. I’ll miss Caity Lotz, but I’m sure we’ll see her again very soon.… Read More

Agents of SHIELD Episode 6 ‘F.Z.Z.T’ Review and Recap 6 Qs

November 7, 2013

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD is in dire need of an identity. When it abandons the comic book world and tries to be an action-based spy drama, it’s a good show. When it embraces the comic book world, and does the hero/villain of the week,… Read More

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Review: Beautiful Sail Down Memory Lane

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November 2, 2013

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is one of those games that is forever remembered through rose-colored glasses. During the summer of 2001, Nintendo dropped a megaton bomb when it replaced the much-loved footage of a GameCube powered Zelda… Read More

4.8

out of 5

Arrow Season 2 Episode 204 ‘Crucible’ Review and Recap 6 Qs

November 2, 2013

How was Arrow going to top last week’s episode, arguably the best in the series so far? How about a major revelation within the first 15 minutes, some good DCU action throughout, and then ending it with another revelation about what’s… Read More

Skylanders Swap Force: Tower of Time Adventure Pack Review

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October 29, 2013

Tower of Time is the first of two Adventure Packs that supplement Skylanders Swap Force by adding an additional playable chapter, two magic items and an as-of-yet released Skylander for around $35. The particular Skylander chosen for Tower of Time… Read More

4.0

out of 5

NBA 2K14 Review: This King is Ace

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October 25, 2013

There is a tingle of uneasiness playing and then writing an NBA 2K14 on Xbox 360 knowing that superior next generation versions are lurking right around the next calendar page turn. As I have to keep reminding myself, not everyone… Read More

4.3

out of 5

Arrow Season 2 Episode 203 ‘Broken Dolls’ Review and Recap 6 Qs

October 24, 2013

After an epic cliffhanger last week, Arrow returns with even more DCU goodness. The references were many, the action was intense, and bigger things were teased, and I mean BIGGER THINGS. And finally, Oliver’s vigilante finally has… Read More

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ‘The Girl in the Flower Dress’ Review and Recap 6 Qs

October 24, 2013

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D needed a huge boost of action and comic goodness after playing around with “spy vs. spy” in the last episode, and this week with ‘The Girl in the Flower Dress,’ they delivered.… Read More