Game Reviews - TheHDRoom

Halo 5: Guardians Review: Xbox One Elevates the Franchise to Majestic Heights

4.8

out of 5

October 26, 2015

Halo 5: Guardians and its creator, 343 Industries, carries a burden of fulfilling the hype associated with being the first full blown franchise entry designed from the ground up for Xbox One. Everything must be bigger and better -- and it is… Read More

4.8

out of 5

Rock Band 4 Review: Getting The Band Back Together

4.2

out of 5

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October 18, 2015

There was a time just a few short years ago that Rock Band was the absolute pinnacle of the party game. Building on the popular single guitar music/rhythm game genre, Rock Band introduced drum kits and vocals, and for the… Read More

4.2

out of 5

The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition Review: A Philosophical Ascension – Or Is It?

4.8

out of 5

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October 15, 2015

It's very rare that a game comes around that makes you stop to think about the world around you -- even after you've stopped playing. But that's what The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition does and more. What comes off on… Read More

4.8

out of 5

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 Review: Not Quite A 900

3.5

out of 5

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October 14, 2015

When the prospect of a new numbered game in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series was announced, long-time fans of the series got excited. There was a time that Tony Hawk ruled the home console market, and after a few… Read More

3.5

out of 5

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Review

4.0

out of 5

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October 7, 2015

Animal Crossing fans are generally the creative types. The game series has allowed players to create homes with as much personality as one can put into a structure, with thousands of items at the disposal of the creator. But the… Read More

4.0

out of 5

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Review: Arcade Fighting Done Right

3.8

out of 5

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October 7, 2015

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax for the PS3 and PS Vita attempts to pull back fighting games from the heights reached in the recent Mortal Kombat X and keep them focused on what made the genre so appealing in the first… Read More

3.8

out of 5

Persona 4: Dancing All Night Review: Cutting Some Rug On The PS Vita

4.0

out of 5

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September 29, 2015

The Persona (or Shin Megami Tensei: Persona) franchise has a huge following, and it's not hard to see why. There is something about these characters and situations that resonates with fans, and each new game in the series moves the story forward,… Read More

4.0

out of 5

Disney Infinity 3.0 Rise Against the Empire Play Set Review

4.0

out of 5

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September 28, 2015

The Original Star Wars Trilogy finally comes to Disney Infinity 3.0 in the Rise Against the Empire Play Set and accompanying figures. I have nothing against the Prequel Trilogy or Star Wars Rebels figures, but there's simply no comparison when it… Read More

4.0

out of 5

Destiny: The Taken King Review: Daddy’s Pissed And We’re All In Trouble

4.6

out of 5

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September 23, 2015

Destiny got a bad rap last fall when it released to less-than-stellar reviews and complaints from players ranging from the insipid story, Peter Dinklage's voice, strange weapon imbalances, communication issues, to even a level-up system, that still, to this day, didn't make… Read More

4.6

out of 5

Super Mario Maker Review: NOW You’re Playing With Power

4.8

out of 5

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September 22, 2015

If there is one constant in recent Super Mario game reviews, it's that fans and critics like to lament that Nintendo is afraid to try anything new, and that 2D, side-scrolling Mario games have run their course. To counter this,… Read More

4.8

out of 5