Broken Sword Reloaded

Advantages: Great storytelling, visuals and voice acting; Fun; Later chapters challenging
Disadvantages: Some problems with the sound; Earlier chapters too easy

...More than six years after the first two instalments of the acclaimed Broken Sword series, George Stobbart and Nico Collard return for their third outing ? Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon. Broken Sword 1 and 2 were 2D adventure ?point and click? style games in the tradition of Monkey Island and Grim Fandango, and are generally considered to be classics of the genre. I was a big fan of these games and was very excited to hear that (finally) a third Broken Sword game was going to be made. When it was announced that Broken Sword 3 was going to be presented in 3D, however, I was a little worried, thinking that it may be turned into a Tomb Raider style action game. For some years now there has been a steady decline in 2D adventure games, as game producers have an annoying habit of viewing them as old-fashioned in comparison to the sort...

Collingwood21 21.04.2007 (20.05.2009) · Read review
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Review of Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon (PS2)

Lop those branches with Wilkinson sword

Advantages: cut well
Disadvantages: none

...This Wilkinson sword lopper is one I have used on conservation projects and also borrowed to use in the garden. A lopper is a very useful tool for pruning and trimming hedges and bushes. Wilkinson sword blades are very good sharp and last a long time. The blades on this lopper will cur branches 32mm in diameter. The upper blade is a non stick coated blade, this gives a clean cut. A clean cut is good so you do not get an infection in your branches. Although these blades are durable to make these blades last longer best wipe them clean of tree juices after use. The long steel tubular handles are about 76 cm /30 in they provide leverage and strength. They are good to grip having a cushioned bumper at the end. These Wilkinson sword classic loppers have a 10 year guarantee. I find these loppers easy to hold and use. They are...

mumsymary 02.07.2009 (07.07.2009) · Read review
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Review of Wilkinson Sword Small Gear Action Bypass Lopper

The Sword Of Shannara

Advantages: A wholly satisfying read
Disadvantages: A long read

...of the story revolves around the struggle between the many races of the world - trolls, elves, dwarves, gnomes and men - against the forces of evil, controlled by the Warlock Lord. Allanon, who is the last of the Druids, suddenly appears in a village called Shady Vale to talk to a man he has never met, called Shea Ohmsford. Shea, unbeknown to himself, is the last descendant of the legendary Jerle Shannara. Jerle can be found in the prequel to this book as the hero who saved the world by defeating the Warlock Lord. Allanon presents the case to Shea that the Warlock Lord has returned and the only person who can defeat him is a direct descendent of Jerle Shannara, as only a direct descendent of the Shannara house can unlock the power of the legendary Sword of Shannara. A reluctant Shea eventually gets involved in the war between good and evil...

mattydalton 22.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of The Sword of Shannara - Terry Brooks

Liquid Swords = Liquid gold

Advantages: That yu can still buy this all time classic
Disadvantages: none whatsoever

...then. The Wu-Tang being the foundation for Hip Hop as it is today (though following in the footsteps of greats such as NWA and Public Enemy). Each Track on this album has an originality of it's own but still following in the 'theme' of the whole CD. Other members from the Clan feature in some of the tracks, just enough to add variety but still letting the GZA take the forefront. 1. Liquid Swords: Wow, what a start to this CD. With a bouncy base line and smooth rapping that's bound to get anyone's head bobbing. I really like this song especially as it's the title song for the album. 2. Duel of the Iron mic: 'Oh mad one, we see your trap. You can never escape. Submit with honour to a duel, with my son.' The Shaolin voices give each tune a great intro and really set the mood so to out it of each track. This track isn't one...

elephants69food_0 05.08.2005 · Read review
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Review of Liquid Swords - Genius/GZA

BUTTERFLY AND SWORD (1993)

Advantages: Fantastic authentic stunt work and choreography. A classic Wuxia film.
Disadvantages: The characters were so under-developed!

...she has sent one of their long lost friend to also undercover in the opposition clan. Thinking his friend was missing all these years when Sister Ko used her as a pawn for her success. Yip deteriorates over time due to the injury of his left arm and constantly falling drunk and falling in love. Some one is betraying Sister Ko's clan (known as Happy Forest) as they are in constant encounter and battles with enemies wherever they go. The question is who is betraying them and why? ~~~~~~~~ REVIEW ~~~~~~~~ 'Butterfly and Sword' is a Chinese Fantasy Wuxia film, with extremely sophisticated choreography of movements and fast paced martial arts sequences. It is set in the typical era of ancient china as most Wuxia genre does (Wuxia is a genre which combines fantasy and swordfight). The storyline is typical to the period, as it...

Moogiekupo 12.09.2006 · Read review
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Review of Butterfly And Sword (Full Screen And Wide Screen) (Subtitled And Dubbed) (DVD)

Wrong Sword

Advantages: Lubricating strip? LOL
Disadvantages: see text

...the Gillette Mach 3. By the way, if you want to stick to Wilkinson, I believe the alternative for the Gillette Mach 3 is the Wilkinson Sword Protector 3D. Perhaps this one is good, I’ve read some good things about it. By the way, you probably noticed I never talked about the price of the razor itself. It’s because I think it’s rather silly to buy one: usually they’re given away with a pack of blades during promotions. Last minute: This is what I found about the FX Performer on pharmacy.2u.co.uk: “…Finally the lubricating strip enriched with Vitamin E and Aloe helps reduce skin irritations for added comfort…” LOL! Lubricating strip with Vitamin E?! Are they talking about a razor?? I don’t care if it “lubricates” or not, I just wanted it to shave properly!...

Bastien 28.05.2001 (30.07.2001) · Read review
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Review of Wilkinson Sword FX Performer

Die By The Sword

Advantages: see review
Disadvantages: see review

...Its interesting how most gamers spend half their time bemoaning how there is very little originality in the computer game market. We all yearn for something new, complain about everything having been done...and yet when something new DOES come along we still aren't satisfied. If it was new, fresh and inventive which people wanted then Die By The Sword should have been the biggest game of the year, instead it was only given a luke warm reception. What a fickle bunch we are. What makes this so different you ask? Well its another fighting game(yawn) but this time with one HUGE difference. You see Die By The Sword is set in medieval times of knights etc. and it is a knight which you play, battling against orcs, skeletons etc. on a quest for...well I forget what, I was too busy drooling over the combat system. You see, rather than clicking...

wampyrii 11.12.2001 · Read review
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Review of Die by the Sword (PC)

Broken sword.

Advantages: The Adventures are Amazing!
Disadvantages: When you get stuck, its hard to find your way out!

...I think Broken Sword is one of the best games yet! Do you know why? Simply because the settings in that game are extrodinary settings. E.g: When George walks into various situations, he always seems to have a good attitude towards other peoples reactions in the game. George always seems very calm in his discoveries, and always puts on that CHEESY American accent, like:(Oh well, they could be useful!) His girlfriend Nico, seems always busy. They talk to each other on the phone, while they split up into different directions looking for clues to mysterious happenings. This game brings you into another world of tales, animation, and covered up incidents from deep in the worlds so called (DREAMLAND). This game is rated 15+. Here is a list of useful tips and directions on how to play the game: MOVING AROUND: To...

Matt1000 19.03.2003 · Read review
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Review of Broken Sword (PC)

Seven Swords A-Slicing

Advantages: Some lovely cineamtography and really good fight choreography
Disadvantages: Rather overlong and hammy

...breathtakingly inventive and often balletic martial arts smack-downs. Hark is a master of this, having previously helmed instalments of the "Once Upon a Time in China" and "Chinese Ghost Story" franchises. His take on epic Chinese cinema is faithful to its roots but, thankfully, with far higher production values. He knows his audience and provides romance, adventure, mysticism and cracking fight choreography. The cinematography is crisp and Hark's direction sharp yet reverential to the genre. He shoots in luscious colours that direct the audience in how to feel. The opening massacre appears in muted greys and saturated reds, while the pastoral idyll of Martial Vilage is presented in golden hues and Fire-wind's city in a range of unappetising greys and blacks. His attention to detail is superb, giving each of the seven swords as much of a personality...

afy9mab 02.12.2006 · Read review
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Review of Seven Swords (Subtitled) (DVD)

Wilkinson Sword Intuition *UPDATE*

Advantages: You won't lose the soap
Disadvantages: The blades clog up

...The sun was out and it was hot. I thought I'll put my crop trousers on and frighten the neighbours with my legs. Not a good idea considering I hadn't had a shave for a good few days. Off went I to the bathroom to commence deforestation, alas no razors left and my husband has banned me from using his. So a trip to the shop was in order. My husband and myself were in Carlisle yesterday and had a wander around Wilkinsons. At the till was this product. My significant other bought it for me (was he trying to tell me something?). #Presentation A clear moulded plastic pack inlayed with light blue cardboard with little droplets of water on it. There is a picture of the product on the front and the Wilkinson's logo (crossed swords) and the word Intuition in thin blue lettering. #Getting into the product As with most...

stitch1969 12.05.2004 (08.06.2004) · Read review
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