Toy ‘n’ Game

Customer Reviews:
Still really,really scary!!!
I just bought the DVD version of Undying because I sold my first game.

So,I installed it,but found it wouldn’t run using XP,so I used the compatibility mode thing and am running it on Windows98. Works great.

Now,for the scared-silly part: This is the creepiest game I have ever played. The music,soundFX,visuals and especially those nasty howlers are absolutely perfect for inducing fear.I jumped out of my skin a few times when the howlers were after me,just like I did when I played it in 2001. Then there is the underground place overrun with skeletons. For some reason,maybe because of the atmosphere of creepiness that runs in high-gear throughout the game,the monsters in this game are so much more terrifying than any other game of its ilk that I have played. I suppose it’s also the way they sound,or breathe,or surprise you at every turn.

Anyway..if you love being scared silly,this is the game for you.

Best Game Ever! Scariest, Wildest, Graphics Perfection
Not only is this the scariest game I have ever played, it might also be the most amazing game I have every played. Its got the whole deal: playability, variety, environment, challenge, graphics, acting (believe it or not), and scare-factor. This game continued to surprise and scare me until the last level, which was highly creative, but a little thematically incongruent with the rest of the game, but brilliant design and graphics, all the same.

The graphics detail continually amazes me, and this game is about 6 years old!

Very interesting plot, which almost unpredictable.

This game is scary as hell!

This game also scores high in the “get evil” category. Towards the end, your character is running around with a magic sythe that can decapitate two or three monsters at once, and an attack spell that summons a shrieking flaming skull from out of the ground, and when released, the skull laughs hysterically as it shoots across the room and explodes on contact. This game is fairly nuts/distrubed/twisted/bent/”completely sideways”.

Spooky and original.
Well, based on the story alone this game is worth getting.

Despite the now dated graphics, it is still a far better game than the newer Clive Barkers “Jericho”.

Although both games share a few familiar elements, like the main character being able to use magic and also having some skill with conventional weapons.

This is a seriously under-rated game and should not be overlooked by anyone who wants to try something new and get freaked out at the same time.

I highly recommend this to both survival horror fans and FPS shooter fans alike.

The only downside is that some people may have trouble running this on some newer PC systems.

Customer Reviews:
Simply useless if you can’t wear it
I was shocked to find that Logitech, a name I normally trust for peripherals, had created something as sloppily-designed as this headset.

First, the fit was just plain atrocious. It was insanely uncomfortable, yet felt ready to fall off at any time. The other reviewer who said this was right on. (And yes, I had them on the right way!…)

The sound was passable, but nothing near what I expected with the “Gaming Headset” moniker attached liberally to the packaging.

Sadly, the only decent thing about it was how easy the return process was. Avoid at all costs if you wear glasses, and try to stay away even if you don’t. Your ears will thank you.

You know you failed if your product needs duct tape right out of the box
I received this gaming headset for free by attending a course, and when I got it I was amused at the concept of a gaming headset. It took me 5-7 minutes to get out of the packaging, and then you have to adjust the mic. Unfortunately, after you adjust the mic, you have to put on the logitech label to secure it. I couldn’t get it on, so I had to use duct tape.

Once I put it on, it felt flimsy and uncomfortable, like it was constantly about to fall off. I reached for the mic to try and adjust it and the mic BROKE OFF. I threw the thing in the trash, it’s totally worthless. I didn’t even pay for it and I still feel ripped off. Dont buy this piece of junk.

Save your money
I’ve noticed a consistant trend with Logitech products. If you buy their cheap/low end goods, you wind up with a pretty horrible product, whereas if you spend more money on one of their more expensive products, you usually get something great.

These headphones are definitely on their low end of things, and they fail to deliver. The 25$ you’ll spend on these is 25$ too much. You will find you have wasted both money AND time ordering, waiting, and ultimately returning these.

Here are the ups and downs:

Pros: Almost none. The sound isn’t completely horrible with these, but mind you, it’s only passable. The cord is nice and long, and the remote built in to the cord is handy.

Cons: Horrible fit. These have a really poor ergonomic design, and I can’t imagine them being comfortable for anyone. They feel as though they are constantly slipping off, and they provide poor ear coverage. There is nothing immersive about the sound or feel with these. The poor fit introduces pressure points on the ears and skull which quickly turn painful.

Normally, these comfort issues would prove problematic, except these headphones won’t work long enough for you to worry about it. The microphone, I believe, has a manufacturing flaw which prevents a solid connection, rendering a staticy, unusable signal. The fact that the microphone is broken fresh out of the box is problematic. I experienced this on 2 different units. Occasionally it will work, only to quit working on a whim. I spent several hours tweaking system settings, only to realize and accept that the headphones were the sole problem, and that it was a manufacturing flaw.

In summation, these headphones are horribly uncomfortable and will most likely be broken within the first day (usually, straight out of the box). They are NOT worth 30, 20, or even 5$, as they don’t work. Spend your money on a better pair. I’m sure Logitech makes some nice higher end headphones, but these are NOT worth your time or money.

Pros and Cons
These headphones are difficult to explain, especially when I hear a lot of complaints about them. It really depends on who you buy them from, perhaps.

Pros: The sound quality is great, the headset/microphone quality is smooth and my friends on Ventrilo can hear a big difference (better). Perhaps it’s not as good as the top-of-the-line headphones, but for the price, it’s absolutely worth it (I got mine refurbished). The headphones themselves are fairly comfortable for a while and they fit most ears. Your ears may feel a bit warm after wearing them for hours.

Cons: Okay, so I’ve had these headphones for some months now and they worked perfectly. Just recently, they started to break apart. Yes, break apart. The foam padding fell apart, followed by the microphone side, revealing all of the cords. I have to pop them back into place on a daily basis which takes about 5-10 minutes because it’s very frustrating and complicated.

Overall, I suggest this item if you’re a fairly active gamer, but they might disappoint some people.

Sound quality: 4/5

Microphone quality: 4/5

Durability: 2/5

Comfort: 3/5

put your head in a vice
I’ve been using this headset for about 3 months and I can’t stand it. The wrap around your neck puts pressure on your ears and is not comfortable. The ear cups are so large, you won’t be able to wear glasses with this set on unless you rest the temples on the top of the earpiece instead of on your ear.

The sound is ok and I like the volume control. I’d look elsewhere for a new headset.

Customer Reviews:
Blokus - A Great Game For The Whole Family
This is a great game for kids to hone their spacial relationship understanding and reasoning skills, and equally as fun for adults to strategize moves against their oponents in hopes of blocking as many pieces as possible from being laid down on the board. Game is missing a warning sticker…Caution: Blokus Is Addictive.

Lot’s of fun. Quick 20-30 minute games. Definitely recommend.

A simple, fun game.
This is one of the few games I like to play with my sons that do not involve complicated written rules. The only glitch we encountered was that we already lost one game piece and could not get a replacement. Not a big deal after I just made a paper piece to replace the plastic one.

Great vacation family game
I bought this game to take on our lake vacation. I played online a few times to get the feel of it and that convinced me that the kids would like it. It was the hit of the trip, especially because we had more rain than usual. Every age enjoyed it and there were always enough people wanting to play. (It is best played by 4 players.) Ages 9 through 60 all played together and everyone had a good time. I was in fear of losing the pieces and so used 4 ziplock bags to hold them. I drilled the kids on counting before they started, which helped since they understood the need for everyone to have the same number. We made it through 2 weeks without losing any.

Challenging Family Game for Everyone
We’ve had this game for a few years now. It’s still a family favorite. If you like Othello or Tetris, you are sure to love this game. We usually play with three people and take turns on who lays down a tile for the forth color. It works great and adds to everyone’s strategy. My husband is not a big fan of board games, but enjoys this one. It doesn’t require any reading, so a child who is a pre-reader can join in. I also like the fact that the rules aren’t complicated. You can learn as you go.

Fun Game
Fun game for children or adults. We pulled it out during a rainy evening at the lake and the four of us had an enjoyable fun filled evening

Customer Reviews:
The Kids (Next Door) Are All Right
Compared to “Operation: S.O.D.A.” for Game Boy Advance, “Operation: V.I.D.E.O.G.A.M.E.” is really cool.

Oddly rated “E10+”, it has very smooth gameplay, terrific graphics, and lots of great unlockables via secret codes and other “special” ways in the game. What’s really neat is that I get to see a lot of the characters in a 3-D form; just like in “Ed, Edd, & Eddy: The Mis-EDventures”.

In this game, you play as the KND operatives from Numbuhs One through Five battling every villainous villain known to these intrepid children. Not only you can get and utilize various 2×4 technology weapons like in the show, you get the other aformentioned unlockables including swell cut scenes, concept art, sneak peeks of the KND Trading Card Game, costume options for each character, boss simulations, and weapon upgrades. The key to getting these options in the “Top Secret” portion in the game is to collect enough Rainbow Monkeys and performing “special” feats in each and every level.

I like how they rendered it all together from the original show design to the authentic voiceovers from the show. It almost seems you’re really watching the show itself. Apart from the somewhat brutal fighting agaist the minions and the high-flying shooter levels featuring Numbuh Two, this is one Cartoon Network game to have. That and the Eds’ game, too.

No matter what console system you have, this is one game to own. And if that’s not enough, an upcoming Kids Next Door DVD has some very useful secret codes for this game. Keep your eyes open for even more useful codes for the game. I know I will.