100 Views!

Hey gang...

Just a random post but as I was checking out my blog I noticed that I managed to get 100 views! Now it may not sound a hell of a lot but believe me it means so much to me to know that your reading my blog.

I also cannot forget to mention those who are following my blog and have also made comments...you guys totally ROCK! I've been working really hard to get my blog out there for this truly is my passion so to see you guys making such an effort..it gives me the drive to not only keep blogging but to also think about how to expand and make this the best blog ever!

Well that's enough of me getting all emotional...look out for my new blog for Professor Layton and the Curious Village which will be up very soon!

Zelda: Majora's Mask

I know you may all be anticipating the promised reviews for Professor Layton on the DS and Crazy taxi on the PS2, but I thought it was about time I got retro with you all…not too retro, where the chances of you knowing the game I review is very slim, but I mean the kind of retro which would make you think “Oh I think I remember that…”

So onto the review for Zelda: Majora’s Mask (Z.M.M). Released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000, this title came out about a year after Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Now this particular Zelda is very different from the previously released games and it seems that it may have been overlooked simply because of how AMAZING Zelda: Ocarina of Time was. So I thought I’d give the ‘underdog’ a review instead.

This story follows Link as he is thrown into an alternate universe, called Termina, after a brief encounter with a mischievous Skull Kid who is wearing the evil Majora’s Mask. Upon your arrival, you learn have 72 hours to not only retrieve the mask but to also stop the moon from crashing down on Termina. Now I know you’re probably thinking that this would be near impossible to achieve this feat…which it actually would be for there is way too much to do in this game. So that’s where your ocarina comes into effect. Once you’ve learnt the “Song of Time” you have the chance to relive the 72 hours all over again and save the world from its inevitable doom. This song also allows you to skip through time and more importantly, slow it down.

Also in this game, you get to collect up to 24 masks, which you get from doing good deeds and beating bosses. Many of these masks are essential in order to actually progress in the game and there usually straight forward to get. The other masks you find are for doing good deeds for the many towns’ people in Termina. The general misconception of this is that a lot of people believe that you need to get them all before you can finish the game, which is not true. You can get to the end without all masks and finish it without any problems but if you can get all 24 masks, you can get the final mask, the Fierce Deity, just as you go to fight the final boss, Majora’s Mask. Here’s a tip, if you can get the final mask it will make the final fight a hell of a lot easier so keep looking!

Now I’m currently still playing this game and it has been years since I’ve played it and I totally forgot how hard it can actually be. You’re constantly looking at the time while trying to complete the task at hand before the 72 hours are up, for of course, when you go back in time any progress made will be lost. And before you worry, you do get to keep the items and songs you’ve acquired so no need to panic. This game I think is a definite for any Zelda fan out there, who doesn’t mind a slight change to the normal Zelda format. The land of Hyrule is not being saved and Zelda doesn’t make as much of an appearance this time, but it still manages to hold its own and offer any fan the same thrill that the Zelda series gives. When playing the game you do notice that it seems to be divided into two parts; fighting bosses and collecting all the masks. Yet it does blend the two together so it does balance out.

Now I do apologise that I am biased for this particular Zelda for I did love it when it was first brought and now I’m getting back into it now, I’m falling in love with it all over again. I guess the only downside to it would be that you have to relive the 72 hours over and over again. It’s even more of a pain when your in the middle of a fight, or in my case, trying to get to the boss, and you run out of time and you have to repeat it all again (but don’t worry, I got to the end with 6 hours to spare..pheew!). Its also a shame that when you have completed any tasks, its not saved. But it is great if you enjoyed that particular mission.

So what score does Z.M.M get I hear you cry?! Well, the game still maintains many of its Zelda qualities while being able to have its own unique twist. This game has managed to live up to my expectations without leaving me feel disappointed (I refer you my blog for Metroid 3…my heart is still broken!). As you may of guessed it, I couldn’t find much to fault this game, only the downside is repeating the 72 hours so for that Z.M.M gets a healthy U.F.G score of 4.5. May the Triforce be with you!

Twitter away

Random post you guys...but I thought I'd point out that I've added a link to my Twitter profile. So now you can follow my random ramblings as well as my gaming reviews. I've also learned that you can find my post via Google! How cool is that?! All you need to do is type in 'Urban Female Gamer blog' and Bobs your uncle!

What's your favorite console?

Another poll is up and running so make sure you vote for your fave console. There's a huge selection to chose from but I' m sure there are some I've missed. If you can think of any more make sure to let me know by posting a comment!

Happy voting! :D

The next poll is...

Hey everyone!

While I'm in the middle of writing my new blog for a retro game I've been playing, I was thinking of ideas for another poll. As you already know the next poll is 'What is your favorite console?' which will be posted in the next day or so , but I wanted to ask if any of you guys had any suggestions of what the following polls could be?

If you have any ideas, either leave a comment on this blog or send me a message!

Babes in Blogland

Hey guys,

I've recently joined a blog ring which I stumbled on last night. For those who are unsure as to what it is, it's basically a sight where you can find the latest blogs. You can either find a blog depending on the category, or if you feeling brave you could make your own blog ring, giving blogger like myself the chance to promote and share their blogs. I'm apart of two rings, one is called Babes in Blogland, which is a community of blogs created by women and the second is The Video Game Girl Community!

There are oodles of blogs on the site and I'm sure you can find something to entertain yourself with. To find out more make sure to click the link for Babes in Blogland which can be found on the side of my blog or go to the website: http://www.ringsurf.com/

Happy bloggin'!

The results are in...Whos your all time gaming hero?

Now this was thrown together at the last minute and only six characters were chosen but hey, bigger and better polls are to come!

Now only 5 of you voted which is a small number but its awesome that you did so thanks, so I'll just put in reverse order the winner of the U.F.G All Time Gaming Hero!

In 3rd place with the total of one vote is...Link from the Zelda gaming series

And in joint 1st with two votes each...Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog!

Now did your fave character make it or was the character you idolise even on the list? I would love to hear your comments on the recent poll and who you think should of been on the list...who knows I may just do the poll again!

For the next up coming poll I was thinking to find out what is everyone favorite console is?There will be the obvious and a few golden oldies so make sure you get you votes in!

Diner Dash

The story follows a woman called Flo who wants to pursue her dream of opening a restaurant. This puzzle game consists of five levels and the goal is to make a certain amount of money at the end of each shift. During each shift, different types of customers ranging from business women, the ‘joggers’, a family of four To make the game harder, each type of customer is different colours. As the game progress, more colours are introduced making the game harder and more challenging. To get more bonus points, it helps to try and get the same colours sitting at the same tables.

When a shift has been completed successfully, you have the chance to revamp the furniture within the restaurant in order to attract more customers. Also added items including a desert cart, a drinks machine and a welcome desk, are given at different points of the levels, allowing you to give your diners a complete service.

I originally played this on the P.C many years ago and was only recently reminded of how good the game was when I played a similar version of this game on my niece’s laptop. After days of searching, I managed to track a pre-owned copy of the game and I haven’t put it down since!

My only grievance with this game is that I have found that when tapping the screen to move Flo to different tables and when arranging customers so I can try and match them up to the same colours, it seems to not recognise where I’ve tapped and make Flo to the next part of the screen or mess up my colour combo. This can be very frustrating and happens more then I care to remember but it doesn’t take away any of the fun from the game and how great it really is. I feel that this game is perfect for the DS, and for that it gets a U.F.G score of 4 out of 5!

My Lovely Pink control pad

Just a very random post I know but I managed to get my hands on a pink Xbox 360 control pad. At first I didn't really think to get one since I didn't see the appeal immediately but then once the left bumper button on my original pad went wonky, it was only right to get a new pad which just looked the part.

I went to many shops and to my dismay I was told that they were sold out for both the pink and blue pads were available for a limited time only. I was so gutted! But after much searching and asking I finally found both the pad and the pink rechargeable battery.

So now I'm able to kick ass and have a gorgeous looking pad!

Eurogamer Expo 2009

Who's going to the Eurogamer Expo??? I'm going to the Eurogamer Expo!

Unfortunately I missed it last year so I'm really looking forward to seeing the Expo when it passes through London on October 30th. Tickets are £6 per day and the event, which is also in Leeds on the 27th and 28th of October and the 31th of October in London, starts at 11 am and finishes at 8pm. I will be taking as many pictures as I possibly can and will be putting them up on my lovely blog!

Make sure you grab your ticket at http://expo.eurogamer.net/