LO3 - Game review of Star Wars Republic Commando

Star Wars Republic Commando is a gritty first person shooter developed by lucasarts and released on march 1 2005. This has been named by fans of the game as the best co-op shooter that isn't co-op, at first this may be confusing but the games mechanics in which you order your fellow squad members to do certain tasks within the game world such as "take cover" and "use this as a sniper position" these features give the game the feel of a co-op shooter but with AI. It offers star wars fans a original story from the point of view of a elite clone trooper, this offers a perspective never before seen in the star wars universe. The story takes place over the course of 3 missions, the first taking place at the start of the Clone wars on geonosis, the 2nd is where you investigate a derelict space ship and the final mission is on a planet called kashyyk. All these locations feel unique from one another and give each mission its own definition and personality allowing the player to feel enveloped in a larger world. Each mission can take multiple hours to complete giving the game hours off playtime.

Where the game really shines is within its characters. within your squad you have 4 members including yourself. The members are sev, scorch and fixer you play as 'boss' the leader of delta squad, all these characters have unique traits and personalities which make these characters feel like real people allowing the player to connect to them and feel something for these characters. Another aspect  in which this game shines is within its combat, its very fluid and you control your character very well. All the weapons feel good and don't feel underpowered. The level design is very well done and accommodates the certain objectives that you may have to complete. The skill gap for this game is very high and is definitely not one too be played casually which honestly makes the game feel more gritty and more enjoyable  as result. The platforms this game is available on is the Xbox and on PC. I believe the target audience too be for fans of star wars and of first person shooters.

My own personnel rating is a 9/10 as this game is a must have for star wars fans and shooter fans alike with its unique story and gaming mechanics.

LO2 - Comparison of written and online review

Comparison of written and online review of Halo Spartan Assault

Written review
The written review is very formal when compared to the online review it uses proper language to create an informative review going over some of the many features that are offered to the gamer are informs them on what they believe to be the intended target audience and if the overall product is worth the purchase. The writer says in his review that the genre of this game is a twin stick shooter. the story is stated as being rather bland and vague as it is only briefly touched upon before the start of each mission which is kept to a few lines of text. The reviewer does not directly talk about the production process of the game itself. He says that the characters are not very thought out and are very one dimensional as they do not have any unique traits that make them as memorable as past characters in the halo franchise. The reviewer states that the controls feel natural on a controller and the gameplay is fast paced and it keeps you coming back with a fun scoring system. He states that the target audience would preferably be fans of the halo franchise and of twin stick shooters otherwise he suggests to stay clear. The platforms he says the game is available on is Windows phones and tablets, Xbox 360 and Xbox one. The reviewers own personnel recommendation is that the game is not worth the price for the amount of content offered to the viewer and the micro-transactions are pointless and overpriced but its a decent twin stick shooter although it lacks  the longevity or depth to warrant the price.

The review i read was in the official XBOX magazine  issue 109 march 2014

Online review
The online review is a lot more informal as it uses chatty language to make an interesting watch but like the written review it does go over the many features that the game offers to the gamer. His commentary is very good to listen to and makes the video much easier to watch. He also states that the game genre is primarily a twin stick shooter. His approach to the storyline is very negative as like the written review he says it is very bland and not as well thought out as past entries into the halo franchise, his approach to characters is also negative as he says they are unrelatable and extremely bland. The reviewer claims that the developer has produced good games in the past but in this game the twin stick controls are very unresponsive and boring and missions don't offer enough variety to make them feel unique, therefore leading onto the point of there not being enough replay ability.The target audience is primarily only halo fans as the reviewer believes this fan base is the only one that may find enjoyment from it. The platforms its available on are windows phones and tablets, xbox 360 and xbox one. His personnel recommendation is that the game is not one worth picking up and is one to stay clear off.

link to the online review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKiY5psWq6M

Channel name X-ONE Magazine

LO1 - Game analysis form - Skyrim

Skyrim is a fantasy game and the genre is an open world sandbox. It shows conventions of the genre as it has a very large game world for the character to explore and features an in depth levelling system. It sits in well compared to other games in the genre such as GTA and Fallout, it is considered to be one of the best ever made. 

The narrative of Skyrim is that the long forgotten dragons are returning to Skyrim and after discovering that you are the dragon born you must stop the dragons from destroying all of tamriel. The story offers unique character interactions so you can talk to anyone the way you want which can make your playthrough feel very unique.    


Bethesda game studios on their creation engine developed the game. Elements of production can be seen within the game as it features a weather system and dynamic lighting. Also the world is very expansive and can take hours to discover everything within the world.    

Characters are relevant to the audience by the way you interact with them which is complete your choice. They all have their own lore behind them as well and have unique personalities to them, which make main characters more relevant to the player. The characters match conventions of the genre as they are based on traditional fantasy characters such as mages or warriors.

The challenge in the game is the enemies as these can have a dramatic impact on your exploration throughout the world. The game also features many puzzles in dungeons, these can be very difficult to solve and take time to solve. The combat is key to the games success as this is a trademark of the elder scrolls series.

This game is available on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. The ui in the game is more suited to the console as it is easy to navigate with a controller. But with the use of mods on PC has a lot more replayablity and can fix issues with the game, add better graphics and add player created quests.