Kratos, the God of War, has decided to go forth and conquer....again

It's not on a PlayStation this time. He's downsized a little bit and brought his brand of destruction to mobile phones. Anyone in doubt of mobiles being a respected medium for games will have to think again, now that Kratos has jumped on board.

God of War: Betrayal acts as the missing link between the two stories in the other God of War games. This game tells the story of this rise before being crushed at the beginning of God of War II.

This is the first phone game for Kratos. It's built in 2D. Although the graphics can make it seem simplistic, it holds true to the God of War series name.

It's action packed game, which can take a toll on your keypads but stays in line with Kratos' savage fighting. The chain swords - Kratos token weapon - slice and dice all over the screen. There are a few combo options although you do have more of those in God of War II. He's not short on weapons - Army of Hades & Medusa's Head to name a few. The weapons can be used in a variety of ways, as can the magic attacks included God of War: Betrayal.

There are complex attacks you can administer however it is ill advised as it can involve lots of button pushing and are a bit tricky.

If you're familiar with the PS2 games, you'll recognize the red orbs which power up your weapons and magical skills. The upgrades are intense, allowing you to plow through the game a lot quicker. Different colored orbs - red, blue and green - are also available to be picked up. Blue for magic, green for health - you'll be able to find these in chests. These chests can be easy to find or are tucked away to make it a bit more difficult.

The phone game continues to speak to the gamer the same way the God of War games do. All of the features have carried over - enemy hordes, use of specific weapons etc.

Design of the levels is very slick. Sometimes you'll be mixing puzzle work with full on attacks. You'll find vertical and horizontal levels spread throughout, expanding the visuals of the game. Dark and mysterious; that's the color scheme and it couldn't me better for God of War.

If you're a big fan of the graphic and sounds in the God of War series, this phone game will not let you down. Kratos is beautifully designed. The slicing and dicing sounds are vivid. There is blood and gore everywhere.

LAST WORD

The God of War games are bloody, messy and very aggressive. If you're worried the phone version was going to be toned down, think again. The mobile version holds true to the God of War games of the past. If you're a fan, you'll love it. If you're not, you soon will be.

Permalink: April 11, 2008

THE Phone Game for Poker

Thought poker had lost it's appeal? Think again. And now you can go mobile - options from Series of Poker to Downtown Texas Hold-Em show that phone game poker players have some choices. However, Hand On Mobile's latest update is giving users what they needs, partly due to their capability to allow wireless players and PC players to play together.

World Poker Tour: Texas Hold'Em 2 is a good upgrade - sticks with the good in the old version but has all the added features users will love. Most significant is that you can download the game to you mobile and also use that same username and password to sign online at WPTmobile.net. You can play with mobile and PC users directly from your PC. Users are enjoying this the most, according to leaderboards so far.

You'll love the easy experience, whether you're mobile or using your PC. Connect by chatting - but keep it clean as the game will filter out profanity. Your buddy list is easy to put together. Get in touch with them to start a game or find a tournament you'd like to try your hand at.

You can now be picky about playing with people who are at your skill level and bankroll level. It's definitely one of the best applications for online poker.

You can always practice your skills first before you dive into an online game. You're avatar in the first game can have over 100 customizations - then when you're done practicing, you can use the same avatar online. For beginners, this is a good choice to become comfortable with the way the game works and its controls.

World Poker Tour: Texas Hold'Em 2 looks good but it's not about lots of visuals - bearing in mind that WPT isn't bad to look at in the first place. Be prepared for a simplistic view that has a few bells and whistles but nothing too fancy.

In a nutshell, WPT Texas Hold'Em 2 is full of content and features and works wonders for games with more than 2 players. Download it and start playing with people around the globe.

LAST WORD

World Poker Tour: Texas Hold'Em 2 is a perfect game for both beginner and veteran players. Single-player game has many benefits but the cream of the crop is the web-to-wireless capabilities, which make it an innovation not only for poker but for mobile phones in general.

Permalink: April 2, 2008