ernievader Reviews

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998 Video Game)

An amazing, phenomenal adventure

[10/10 · 15 February 2009]

Ocarina of time is simply wonderful. many consider it to be the zelda series's best game, and if not that, the best game of all time. the game is quite vast. there's much to see and do, even apart from the main quests. the game is somewhat divided into 2 parts; during the first part of the game, you play as a young version of link. then, later on, you play as adult link. the story is gripping and moves along well as you play the game. the graphics, while not brilliant today, were brilliant during the game's release in 1998, so i'll give the game that benefit. the main characters are all extremely well defined, and both the overworld and dungeon adventuring are so, well, massively enjoyable, that it just gives you a feeling of pleasure to play the game, during every second that you do. The game is an incredible adventure in all of the ways that it can be; its imaginative, humorous, and it really takes you away from the real world and into the incredible realm that is hyrule so perfectly. the only flaw that i can really find in the game is rather difficult to describe. you see, at times, in a dungeon, you'll have to go down certain passages and make certain jumps, and basically, if you make a stupid mistake, and go down(or fall down) the wrong passage or miss a jump, then it can be hard to relocate your self, and you may in fact have to turn off your console and choose the right room, or make a better jump. Its really a minor flaw that rarely aggrivates however, so don't worry about it, or even be too conscious of it when playing. When you play this game, trust me; you'll be immersed, and will never want to stop playing. everything good about a video game can be found in ocarina of time. If you've got an N64, and for some reason don't have this game, get it. If you've got a wii, download it off of the virtual console. trust me; there's no way you can be disappointed; the only thing that can possibly happen to you is that you will be breathless and in awe at how brilliant every single thing in the game is. Video gaming doesn't get any better than this; that i can reassure you of. if your a gamer, you have to play OOT; it'll change your video game version of life forever.

10,000 BC (2008)

Just terrible, plain and simple

[2/10 · 19 June 2008]

This is easily the worst movie i've ever seen. The CGI and action is very disappointing and not entertaining. The duologue is awful, and i didn't think anything could be so effortless. The acting is simply cheesy. Probably what i hate the most, though, is the fact that throughout the movie, the location and climate changes completely, and makes the directing look even worse. At one instant the actors are climbing a mountain, and then, some three minutes later, i swear, their in the jungle and complaining of heat. Its ridiculous. Overall, don't see this film. Its Roland Emmerich's worst picture, and he's already more than a tad untalented. By the way, I'm sorry if I sound like some jerk who hates everything, i just really disliked (as you can tell) the film.

Night at the Museum (2006)

not as bad as you may think

[7/10 · 10 April 2008]

At first, i thought that this movie would be just kiddie, overdone, and without much potential. but, i was taken by surprise. night at the museum has its moments. it may look cheesy, or lacking, and in some ways it is, but its funny enough to watch. it has generally good jokes, and the acting isn't very bad. all it's really meant to be is a fun movie. if you looking for a greatly developed, fantastically well done and professional film, don't bother watching this one. but if your willing to watch a generally funny "popcorn" movie, this one is worth checking out. the critics may not have liked it, but i kind of did.

overall:

7/10.

Animal Crossing (2001 Video Game)

extremely fun and addicting.

[9/10 · 7 April 2008]

animal crossing is a great game. basically, it an open ended life video game, you pay off debts, furnish your house, talk to neighbors, and even go fishing. one of my favorite features about it is the fact that it goes by in real time, whether your playing or not. And, the holidays are recognized in the game; the animals in the game will always be wishing you a merry Christmas when it actually is Christmas, or fooling you when its April fools day. My only complaint is that sometimes; when you talk to someone, it can get extremely boring; they won't stop talking! so overall, if you like "life" games, definitely play this one. its probably the best out there. it should be noted, though, that there is no ending to it. And, its never really challenging. But still, be sure to check this one out. its the type of game that's good for playing almost all the time; especially when your bored. it will surely keep you entertained for quite a while.

Super Mario Galaxy (2007 Video Game)

another very cool mario title.

[10/10 · 29 March 2008]

the mario series is back, and in my opinion, better than ever. Galaxy is the most creative mario yet; even more so than super mario 64. the controls are great; some of the best for the wii. beautiful graphical design as well. the levels are very big, and the good old bosses are back. there is tons to explore in this game; definitely a high level of replay value. I only have 2 complaints: 1: the story is a little to similar to mario 64. and 2: the difficulty isn't very high; though it does require some patience. mario fans: the game you've been waiting for. Casual gamers: this game is more than worth the buy. 9.8 out of 10.

Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001 Video Game)

one of the best games made by Nintendo.

[10/10 · 29 March 2008]

OK, to start off, the graphics are just about perfect in this game. everything has beautiful detail. next, there's so much awesome music; and whats cool is that its all based on previous Nintendo games. the game play is very good in this one, it has a great system. one of my favorite features is all the characters; many people to choose from. and there are also tons of impressive stages to fight on. and the modes, such as classic and adventure, are all very well done. One final note: as you play the game, you will collect more and more trophies of characters that have appeared throughout Nintendo's history. so, all i can say is definitely go get this game; its fantastic in so many ways.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2005 Video Game)

awesome spider-man game

[9/10 · 29 March 2008]

this is probably my favorite spider-man game. first off, there are nice controls. swinging works quite well in this title, and so does climbing and fighting. there are many collectibles to get, hidden throughout new york. But my favorite thing about ultimate spider-man is the venom game play. its very cool, you can demolish everything in your path. he is a bit slower than spider-man, though. the main missions are generally pretty good, but unfortunately the crimes going on all over new york get repetitive, and after a while, leave you bored. despite this con, its a great game. if your a spider-man fan, check this out. while it probably doesn't exactly deserve a 9, it's just to cool for a big spider-man fan like me.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (2007 Video Game)

lots of fun

[9/10 · 29 March 2008]

the guitar hero series is known for addictive and fun game play. well, it's no different here. guitar hero 3 has a great new selection of songs, and just about every one of them is loads of fun. there are 4 modes: easy, medium, hard, and expert. throughout the game, you'll encounter famous guitarists who want to do a guitar "battle" with you. if you beat the guitarist, your rewarded. there's also a shop in guitar hero 3 where you can buy many things; such as songs. overall, guitar hero 3 will definitely keep you in a trance for a good while. you can always play many songs in a row, or play the game short bursts. either way, its a real great game.

Super Mario 64 (1996 Video Game)

real great mario game

[9/10 · 29 March 2008]

one of the funnest mario's i've ever played. the levels are creative, there are fluid controls, and good graphics for its time. there's also a multitude of crazy bosses and enemies to fight. Sometimes the levels get frustrating, and if you leave out some of the hard levels and still, need to get more accomplished to fight a boss, it can be annoying. another complaint is the camera angle; though it works fairly well most of the time, it can be a pain in certain situations. if your a big time mario fan; this ones for you. even if your not a huge fan of him, i'd still recommend this one. its a big game, and getting what you need can take a while, but it's very satisfying. good for playing in short bursts of time. it will almost certainly hold your interest; it sure does hold mine!

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006 Video Game)

best Zelda i've ever played.

[10/10 · 29 March 2008]

this is such a fantastic title. its huge, involving, and on the wii, there are fantastic controls. great music, interesting and dark storyline, and beautiful graphics as well. also, there are tons of side quests; i did just about all of them, and altogether, the game took about 60 hours. So, if you like epic, fun games with a great essence of adventure, this ones definitely for you. one of my complaints, though, is that sometimes it gets too easy, though its definitely challenging in some parts, so don't worry about it at all. also, if you have heard that most of the music is mini game music, thats a lie. so like i said; this one is more than worth checking out. however, its best for generally hardcore zelda fans to play this one; the experience is more thrilling that way. there's certainly great nostalgia there.