horror

Lots of people said Evil Dead: Hail To The King sucked. As a hardcore Evil Dead fan, I love it. As a gamer, I think it's average. Yes, it was a little below our expectations. But now it's Evil Dead: A Fistful Of Boomstick, boys and girls, the Xbox version.
Let's start this review with a single question... Is the Xbox version better than the PS2 version? Yes, it is. Believe me, I completed the game in both consoles. Graphically, you can see a significant difference in some places. Obviously, this isn't any Panzer Dragoon Orta, graphically... But it does it job well, with nice scenaries and characters. There are some slowdowns here and there, but nothing big. Sound is better on Xbox too, it's clearer. The soundtrack in this game is simple, but also does its job to tell you when trouble (like... a deadite) is close and this kind of thing. The voice acting for the main character, Ash, was made by Bruce Campbell (for those who don't know him, he played the character in the movie trilogy, he's also the best actor in the world and wrote a wonderful book called "If Chins Could Kill", a book I highly recommend, but that's another story). Ash has lots of awesome quotes, hilarious ones, you'll see, I won't spoil your surprise. Playing the game feels great, no problem with the controls.
Well, the main game is great. Great levels at different centuries in the town of Dearborn, Michigan... But when you beat the game, is that it? Nope! There are some extras too, pal. For each level you beat, you unlock some Arcade Levels (you get scores from A to C for doing a certain task like "kill all the deadites" in a limited time... believe me, it's highly entertaining) and a Photo Gallery, plus there is a Bonus Video featuring Bruce Campbell and the crew who made this game. And, obviously, you can play the game again if, just like me, you enjoyed it. And, as you can see, the game is totally cheap.
Overall, if you like this kind of game (horror games with lots of blood, gore and violence), it's alteast worth a rent (c'mon, buy it now, it's cheap!), and if you're an Evil Dead fan, just grab your copy right now. If you can choose between the two versions (Xbox and PS2), choose the Xbox one. Being said all that, I hope you enjoy this game, just as I did. If you aren't convinced yet to buy this title for your Xbox (or PS2), there's nothing I can do, except pity you. Just another note: I highly recommend that you watch the whole movie trilogy, and, if possible, beat Hail To The King before playing this title... If you do it, you'll enjoy this game a thousand times more.

I hate to say it....but I am starting to feel sorry for hardcore gamers. And I am tired of people holding EVERYTHING on the xbox to a higher standard.
This game is FUN. Pure and simple. Its not the next splinter cell....the graphics arent created to be next gen or so real that its not fun anymore....its about killing zombies with a chainsaw...SORRY ITS NOT MORE REALISTIC.
If you liked the movies....or even if you just like a break from most modern games and just want a no brainer killing spree....this is your game. Bruce Campbell is as entertaining as ever....although....sometimes the cheese is a little over the top. But hey. What does he care...its just a video game...not the next movie, right?
but. Yeah. its a solid romp. simple controls. some nice additions...(spells....gatling gun....) and MILLIONS OF DEADITES. Story is average....so is most of the voice acting. But. Like it said. ITS FUN! I dont know why!!! But swinging around a chainsaw and a double barrel in the middle of a hoard of 50 attacking zombies is just fun! Sue me!
For [$$$] brand new....this game is worth every penny.

A Fistful of boomstick kept me playing until I beet the game. I love the fact that you have a button for Ash saying. Boomstick is a game that I have not gotten completely bored with and I do recomend it.