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The Witcher (PC DVD)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Type of Game
from: Atari

October 26, 2007
I really wanted to like The Witcher, but it took a lot of effort. I bought the game in April, and had to pick it up again a few times - only finishing it five months later. The game isn't too demanding on your PC - although it can slow when you have a *lot* on the screen (this really only happens a few times) - but the downside of this is that it looks a lot like Neverwinter Nights 2 (same graphics engine), which is a bit dated today.

Annoyingly, the enormous spells, combat, potions, oils and bombs-based RPG doesn't come with a printed manual - it's on pdf. Cheap old game manufacturers, eh? It kind of spoils the game, and you end up making a lot of notes, but it'd be really nice to have something to refer back to.

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Saitek AV8R Retro Joystick (PC)

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from: Saitek

November 16, 2006
It is well worth the money as it has several toggle two way switches, other buttons and a hat-switch (8-way). Plus it has a good dual throttle function. It has a light-up missile switch and this joystick is incredibly easy to programme and install. It has a military design and is a perfect shape and is very light-weight. Now the 'BUT...'

The reason it is cheap is because it has cheap plastic so if you are looking for amazing materials look further up the price range. On the other hand this joystick still works fabulously. The missile switch is a bit gimmicky and the buttons are slightly flimsy and cheap looking but for this price the joystick is a bargain.

Problems i had: The 'universal' attachable wrist rest is very difficult to ... Read More:

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Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir - Expansion (PC)

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from: Atari

November 28, 2008
It is well worth the money as it has several toggle two way switches, other buttons and a hat-switch (8-way). Plus it has a good dual throttle function. It has a light-up missile switch and this joystick is incredibly easy to programme and install. It has a military design and is a perfect shape and is very light-weight. Now the 'BUT...'

The reason it is cheap is because it has cheap plastic so if you are looking for amazing materials look further up the price range. On the other hand this joystick still works fabulously. The missile switch is a bit gimmicky and the buttons are slightly flimsy and cheap looking but for this price the joystick is a bargain.

Problems i had: The 'universal' attachable wrist rest is very difficult to ... Read More:

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Warcraft 3 Frozen Throne Expansion Pack (PC)

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from: Blizzard Entertainment

September 02, 2005
It is Time - without further haste I beseech you, take up Arthas' continuing journey into madness (as well as other journeys), lest we all be left in the land of unfinished plots.

Warcraft III: Frozen Throne opens with another of those exquisite cinematics that Blizzard have become renowned for in their Warcraft series. Thus having set the scene, you take control of the Warden, a new night elf hero (there's one new hero for each race). The plot then takes you through both human and undead campaigns.

A reworked engine from Blizzard for crafting a more RPG guided game has allowed the Orcs their own story line that turns equally dark. The first episode comes with Frozen Throne - two subsequent episodes will become available online at a later ... Read More:

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Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask Of The Betrayer Expansion Pack 1 (PC DVD)

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from: Atari

September 28, 2007
I am quite frankly amazed that there are people who don't like this. The story is superb, keeping you hooked throughout. The only story that you could compare it to would be that of the legendary Baldur's Gate 2, and we all know how good that was.

Do not be put off by the occasional person moaning about bugs and the like. I personally have never experienced a major bug with either this or the original game, and any potential bugs have been significantly ironed out with the latest patches.

Finally, I would also recommend you get this simply so you can access even more of the community material. There are some simply fantastic modules out there, and you won't want to miss out on them. My only gripe with this and the original game is that the ... Read More:

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Tomb Raider: Underworld (PC DVD)

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from: Eidos

November 21, 2008
I am quite frankly amazed that there are people who don't like this. The story is superb, keeping you hooked throughout. The only story that you could compare it to would be that of the legendary Baldur's Gate 2, and we all know how good that was.

Do not be put off by the occasional person moaning about bugs and the like. I personally have never experienced a major bug with either this or the original game, and any potential bugs have been significantly ironed out with the latest patches.

Finally, I would also recommend you get this simply so you can access even more of the community material. There are some simply fantastic modules out there, and you won't want to miss out on them. My only gripe with this and the original game is that the ... Read More:

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Lego: Indiana Jones (PC DVD)

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from: Activision

June 17, 2008
Just got this game for my grandsons to play, ages 6 and 4 they both love Lego Starwars on PC and Nintendo DS and Wii. All very excited, it installed ok, but won't play, error message about emulators? I've deleted and disabled everything I can think of, tried installing it on 3 other computers in the house. No joy, two very disappointed little boys and a frustrated granny and I can't send it back. Good to see other punters are as fed up as us. I give it no stars.

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Race Driver: GRID (PC DVD)

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from: Codemasters Limited

May 30, 2008
I've had this game for a week and have it running on a PC with windows XP SP3 and using a Logitech Formula Force EX wheel.
Installing the game turned out not to be easy as installation failed a number of times. Although the graphics are quite good the game is virtually unplayable. No matter how I configure the controller and the car, the latter is pretty much uncontrollable and wanders about all over the track. Perhaps if you use an Xbox controller it might work better. If you're into pure racing games I doubt you will enjoy this very much. It's by far the worst example I have ever come across.

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Saitek ST30 Joystick (PC)

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from: Saitek

December 15, 2006
i bought this joystick over a week ago as i needed one for fsx! it works well with fsx althogh the buttons are only for different views. the throttle is fairly responsive and the joystick is fairly smooth. this joystick is great for the money although now i am looking to buy a saitek cyborg. if you are serious and wont to play a fsx game dont waste £10 and get a better one!!!!!!!

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Scrabble 2007: New Edition (PC CD)

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from: Ubisoft

October 04, 2007
This is a ridculous version of scrabble..its totally unplayable as you can not see the letters. Anyone any ideas ? Would love to send it back !