Reviews - TheHDRoom

Hugo Blu-ray Review

March 1, 2012

Over the last twenty or so years, there hasn't been much tinkering done to the formula for making a successful children's movie. Hugo is a film that, likewise, doesn't do anything particularly new or exciting, and yet it captivates nonetheless… Read More

4.8

out of 5

Asphalt: Injection Review: Vita’s Most Entertaining Racing Launch Game

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March 1, 2012

There are already a handful of racing games out for the new Playstation Vita system. They range from cutesy, like Mod Nation Racers or Ben 10, to the realistic, like F1, to the futuristic, like WipeOut 2048. But only one… Read More

3.8

out of 5

Michael Jackson The Experience HD Vita Review: Simple Yet Addictive

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February 28, 2012

I admit when I'm wrong. When the Playstation Vita launch list was first revealed, if there was one game I had zero interest in playing, it was Michael Jackson: The Experience HD. I just didn't see how the game could… Read More

3.5

out of 5

Rayman Origins Review: Livin’ la “Vita” Loca

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February 28, 2012

Historically, when a new video game system is launched, publishers tend to devote time and resources porting games from their existing catalog to have a quick presence as a "launch title." Rayman Origins has the distinction of being the best… Read More

4.8

out of 5

Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus Vita Review: Revisiting an Old Friend

4.5

out of 5

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February 26, 2012

It's probably wise to start off this review with a confession. I don't think I can be objectionable. You see, Ninja Gaiden has always been one of my favorite game franchises of all time. I played the original game on… Read More

4.5

out of 5

Puss in Boots Blu-ray Review

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February 23, 2012

I'd like to begin by saying I'm an unabashed cat lover, so this review may contain some slight bias. Usually spinoffs of any sort are nothing more than hollow cash grab; a way of milking a successful property for all… Read More

4.7

out of 5

J. Edgar Blu-ray Review

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February 23, 2012

J. Edgar is a movie that wishes it had power and emphatic energy. It wishes that it had everything it needed to tackle one of the most enigmatic figures of the American justice system and, indeed, the American government as… Read More

2.4

out of 5

PokePark 2 Wonders Beyond Review: It’s a PokeParty

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February 23, 2012

PokePark 2 resembles more of an action RPG than the traditional turn-based JRPG of the core Poke games. The player starts off controlling Pikachu, but soon befriends Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig. Each pokemon represents an element, and each has its… Read More

3.5

out of 5

Grand Slam Tennis 2 Review: Sim and Arcade Hold Hands

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February 22, 2012

Grand Slam Tennis 2 takes the franchise away from its former casual existence on Nintendo Wii to a more refined and visually realistic presentation on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. In some areas it achieves the transformation flawlessly, while others… Read More

3.6

out of 5

The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 209 ‘Triggerfinger’ Review

February 21, 2012

The Walking Dead took as much flak in its mid-season premiere as the entire first half of the season for not delivering enough zombie gore. With the second episode since the show’s return, ‘Triggerfinger,’ guns and gore… Read More