Archive for Gareth Allen

Gaming 3 out of 5

Gran Turismo 4 Prologue review

By Gareth Allen 2 June 2004

Gamers beware: this is not the eagerly awaited Gran Turismo 4, but as the name suggests, is a sneak preview of what we can expect from the full version, due for release towards the end of the year. Having said that it is good. If A-Spec is the baby of...

Gaming 4.5 out of 5

Logitech Driving Force Pro Force Feedback Wheel review

By Gareth Allen 28 April 2004

So, the new force feedback wheel from Logitech has arrived…but is it any good? If you mean does it look and feel like the real thing, then the answer is yes. If, on the other hand you meant does it enhance game play, add to the realism and make any...

Gaming 4.5 out of 5

Colin McRae Rally 04 - PS2 review

By Gareth Allen 7 October 2003

Every now and again whilst browsing through Amazon, you’re handily informed of other products that people who bought what you’re buying, have bought as well. This happened to me when I was after World Rally Championship II Extreme. I was told that...

Gaming 2.5 out of 5

Dark Chronicle - PS2 review

By Gareth Allen 7 October 2003

It starts as another normal day. You go to work at the repair shop sporting a new pendant that your Dad gave you and that evening you pop to the circus that’s recently arrived in town from “the outside”. Then your run-of-the-mill existence is turned...

Gaming 3.5 out of 5

Finding Nemo - PS2 review

By Gareth Allen 7 October 2003

Brought to us by the award winning pairing of Disney and Pixar (creators of Toy Story and A Bug’s Life), Finding Nemo is the latest ‘game of the film’ to hit the shops…but is it simply another mindless spin-off with the sole intention of cashing...

Gaming 4 out of 5

Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior - PS2 review

By Gareth Allen 7 October 2003

Straight out of the Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior is a futuristic, first-person shoot ‘em up - a well proven format from the days of Doom and Quake - which is still effective in this, its latest reincarnation. Those with knowledge of...

Gaming 4.5 out of 5

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner - PS2 review

By Gareth Allen 15 September 2003

From the moment you pop the disc in and the opening sequence begins, you know this is going to be something special - and when you look at its credentials, it's no surprise. Created by the producer of Metal Gear Solid and the mechanical designer of the...

Gaming 3.5 out of 5

WRC II Extreme - PS2 review

By Gareth Allen 1 September 2003

I have no doubt that driving a turbo-charged, 4 wheel-drive behemoth of a rally car at 90 mph over gravel, snow and tarmac, whilst attempting to negotiate the odd corner or two, is a touch on the tricky side, but is that any reason to make game so frustratingly...