Random PSN recap: Trials of Topoq, Mesmerize, more
A lot of PSN games came out in the past few weeks, and we've been so busy playing that it's been hard to get impressions up on the site. We decided that, at the very least, we should give you a few lines of impressions for each of these games for those of you that are on the fence about spending your hard-earned gaming dollar.
Trials of Topoq - $4.99
This Eye game has you, once again, looking like a fool, as you try to navigate an orb to the exit. While the presentation is solid, the controls feel far less intuitive than a similar game, Operation Creature Feature. There are a lot of levels in Trials of Topoq, but if you really need an Eye-enabled game, we say you should get Creature Feature instead.
Mesmerize: Distort - $1.99
Of all the Eye-enabled "screensaver" experiences so far, this is our favorite. The different effects are varied and engaging, and some even use the built-in microphone to great effect. The program is great at tracking your arms, and in one of the modes, you really feel like you're casting magic. With so little "gameplay" though, we do think this is a bit overpriced. However, if you're feeling experimental, go for it.
High Velocity Bowling - $9.99
We didn't think much of this at E3, and we still don't. The game offers much more complexity than Wii Sports, but that's not necessarily a good thing with its controls. A standard, non SIXAXIS game would've been much more desirable, considering the great presentation. An incredible amount of content is hidden in the game, so long as you can bear the awkward controls. We recommend avoiding the game, unless you're a hardcore bowling freak.
Snakeball - $9.99
This is supposed to be a 1080p reimagining of the classic cell phone game, Snake. However, by adding weapons, enemies and speed boosts, Snakeball feels nothing like the original. That's too bad, actually. We would've loved to have seen a very simple, high-speed arcade game. Instead, Snakeball ends up being too complicated for its own good. The multiplayer can be enjoyable for a brief while, but the game simply doesn't offer enough fun to justify its surprisingly expensive price point. Avoid.
Wild Arms - $5.99
Read the full review at PSP Fanboy.
There's still a few more games we're playing at PSF HQ. Hopefully, we'll have impressions up soon.
