The Warriors

Some movie goers are hyped by novels, some by comics and others though sheer marketing and promotions. The Warriors (the video game) is actually based on a movie by Paramount Pictures in 1979, an era when fishnet stockings were about to be the "in" thing. Even if this movie is waaay beyond my generation and age, playing the game made me want to watch it. The main objective of the game, much like the plot in the movie, is for the Warriors to prove their innocence of killing a "Riffs" gang leader Cyrus. Aside from that, there are side missions for the gang to prove that they are indeed the toughest gangsters around.

The Warriors is classified as a beat em' up game so there are a lot of smashing pummeling and even a bit of cursing all through out. Just like the movie, the game is primarily set in Coney Island (The Warrior's Headquarters) and shows a lot of other areas in New York like the Bronx and Manhattan.

In the game, you play the characters of the whole gang but would vary for every mission. The first character you will use is Rembrandt, the spray painter. All of the characters are mainly the same in their stats, no one is stronger or more agile, its how you use them. In my observation, every characters move varies. There are two sets of moves that are in use for the whole game. As for weapons, you can pick up anything you want from bricks to batons and use them to get the upper hand in a rumble.

Aside from the beat em' up moves, from time to time, you would have to use your spray paint to spray over other rival gangs graffiti (to earn points). As for the gangs bread and butter, you can pick pocket (more of like hold up), steal car radios, and break into stores and get the loot. Of course, for offenses like that you would expect to get in trouble with the law but the good thing is you can beat up cops.

The Warriors was developed by Rockstar Games, so elements of Grand Theft Auto could be seen in the game, except the driving around the city part. The controls are not that hard to figure out and the 3D environment is very simple to follow since there is a map all through out the game. All in all, this game is a must play specially for those who are fanatics of RPG's laced with some violence and blood.


RATING: 1-5 (5 being the highest)
Overall- 3.5
Graphics- 4
Story Line- 3
Addictive Substance- 3

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Work Time Fun

Sick of work? Tired of just getting by and not having enough money to enjoy the luxuries that you deserve? Well, work no further and just play to work, and not the other way around. Work Time Fun, is one of the most interesting games that I have every played on my hand-held PSP. This game is comprised of mini-games (a lot of other games) that are somewhat of work related.

Some of the games make you experience to be a factory worker, lumber-jack, waitress, outfielder, "chick sorter" (i thought it was sorting nice "chicks" from ugly "chicks" but that aint it) and other games that can be classified as odd jobs, so that you can earn a quick buck.


The objective of the game is to earn money through the mini-games and collect other mini-games that you can purchase (actually, get by chance) when you visit the "vending machine" menu of the game. There are different types of vending machines in the game. There is the $1.00, $5.00, $10.00 and $20.00 vending machines, all of which correspond to a different kind of mini-game that you can win.

But aside from winning other mini-games, you can win things called "trinkets" although i don't know what it's for. I think you can trade these "trinkets" once you play an Ad hoc game or something.

Another interesting thing you can win are "tools". These tools take your PSP to the next level. Not only can your PSP be a gaming device, but also a flashlight, ramen timer, "bill splitter", and other things you wouldn't even imagine.

As for the graphics, most of the games use really simple 2D visual environments but the game play and interactivity will get you hooked on to your PSP for hours on end. Its also good for a quick PSP fix.

RATING: 1-5 (5 being the highest)
Overall- 4
Graphics- 2.5
Addictive Substance- 4

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