Because no one else would review it...

Wing of Faith

Dirge of Cerberus. Bad rap, but I think it's actually a well made game. Sure, it had some clunky controls at some points, but they're okay once you get used to it.

The graphics are solid, and have come a long way since the original Final Fantasy VII. I can actually tell that Cloud is a person now.
The plot is a faithful continuation of FFVII and Advent Children, and I was honestly expecting something like DeepGround to crop up at some point. Any organization that turns out someone as dangerous as Sephiroth is bound to have even more dark secrets.
The music is ambient and uninvolved for much of the gameplay, which is what it honestly needs to be in a real time game, so the player can focus on beating the boss rather than admiring the music. The FMV music is much more involved, and lends that additional "oomph" that the scenes need.
The combat system could stand some tweaking with the addition of more close range attacks and some more transformations, but other than that, it's fine.
Character design is top notch (once you get over the fact that Shelke hasn't aged in ten years), but Weiss' hair does honestly drive me a little crazy.
The VA is splendid, except for the AWFUL dubbing on Genesis' voice. Cloud sounds like teh Cloud we all know and love, Vincent is now much better (Steve Blum learned his lesson I guess), and Reeve is fantastic. Cait Sith still makes me smile.
There is some problems in stage design, but skilled gamers can get over these with relative ease. Still, for an inexperienced gamer, these will take some practice.
The biggest problem lies in the bosses. They're too easy. Something should be done about this.

But, these flimsy problems aside, it's actually an okay game. Transitioning from a turn based RPG to a real time shooter is a difficult process, and Square-Enix did it satisfactorily.

I give it a 8.3 out of 10.
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Warrior of the Dark Moon · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:00 am Post subject:

Nice review. Short, to the point. I too enjoyed that game. Plus, on Extra Hard mode, it becomes FREAKING HARD!!
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Alec · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:47 pm Post subject:

I would have given it a 7.4 out of 10, but that's just me. Still, it's good enough that I enjoy each and every replay.

Phenomenal Miss Takeshiro · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:09 pm Post subject:

I think Dirge was underdeveloped, and needed more content.

Sands of Arrakis · Demi-God Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 247

I should pick up a copy of that.
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Alec · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

Yes you should.

ladyice · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:53 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the review Mary! I saw this in the store yesterday and still wasn't decided whether to pick it up or not.

Sounds like its worth $20.
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MiyanFu848 · High Priest/Priestess Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 70

I think the game sucked, but what the hell. It's Vincent. I bought it just for that. And watching Hojo die a final, horridly painful death was all the more reason to beat the game.

Master Hero · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject:

It's sure not Halo, but it's a fun game by itself.
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