Overlord and Medevil?

Ok, I've blogged a bit on Medevil, a Playstation classic.  So what do these two title have in common.  Well, basically they are two games on major consoles that are outstanding, but haven't recieved the attention they deserve.  Until now, there's Overlord 2 set for release.  Now, if they only can pull their heads out and come up with a Medevil release for xbox 360 we'd be good right.  

Let's take a look at the Overlord the original ( I bet some of the peeps that worked on Medevil had a hand in this game, don't know for sure, but one can guess).

The setting is colorfull cinematic, kind of like a boat load of games from the old Playstation days, but well done.  You're the Overlord, and you have minions that you command, heck, you can even throw a few of them to their demise just to gain some of your health back and they'll happily jump to their deaths for you.  If you don't wanna swing your axe because your feeling a littly lazy or just maybe you like sending the minions to do your dirty work, have at it.  I can't really recall a game like it that's so well executed.  The Rainbow Six series comes to mind, but totally different genre.  

Henceforth Overlord 2

If you haven't played Overlord, go rent it, or scoop it up at Gamestop if you can find a copy.  It'll run you about $17, but well worth it.  Spin this classic for a few hours and you'll be primed for the new realease.  I haven't played Overlord 2 yet, but after playing the original, I can confidently say it's getting purchased and going into the coveted keepers pile. 

I'll update when I give Overlord 2 a spin, may download the demo soon and keep you posted. 

Until next time, keep your paws dry whilst your minions are ransacking villages, use GhostGrip.

If you have X-box Live, Download the demo:

Here's the thing with this game, if you like destroying things, download the Demo off X-box live, play the Demo mission, turn off your X-box, dig through any games you've been waiting to trade in, and head to Gamestop and buy it.  Those we my steps in exact order and the smile on my face is even bigger now.  

Things that make Red Faction: Guerrilla great.

A few things that stand out on this one.  For one, the concept is great, you're on Mars battling a controlling force and part of your guerrilla warfare is destroying everything in your path.  Secondly, what it takes to accomplish this in terms of gameplay and manueverability is smooth as silk.  We're talking Call Of Duty smooth (close to it at least).  Also, don't be afraid to put you speakers to work, the sounds of your destruction will keep draw you even further into the game.   Also, forget about jumping into a vehicle and have it handle like a complete POS, the vehicles in this game handle amazingly well and most are well armed. 

Online Multi-Player Breakthroughs 

Wrecking Crew mode!?!  Yeah, you heard right, the goal is to rack up the most points by destroying as much of your surrounding as possible, I know, I know.  Also, show a little more of your creative side in death match games.  Why cap one opponent in the head when you can just collapse a building and waste multiple opponents at once?  I know, I know.  

So what are you waiting for?