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Developed by Inti Creates and published by Capcom, Mega Man 10, much like its predecessors, retains the old charm of the very first computer games. Whether you are an avid gamer or a novice, this 2D, side-scrolling, Pacman-like game is fun to play.
Roboenza, a robotic illness, has afflicted robots making them go berserk. Dr Wily approaches Mega Man for assistance in recovering the machine developed by him to cure the illness, which has been stolen by one of the infected robots. Albeit
reluctantly, Mega Man decides to help Dr Wily get back his machine. Meanwhile, Dr Wily prepares an antidote and administers the same to Roll, the female robot.
Along the journey, Mega Man encounters eight different nefarious robot masters like Blade Man, Commando Man, Sheep Man and others. After all the masters are defeated, Dr Wily shows his true colours, when he announces that he had created the virus so that he could entice the infected robots to
work for him. As the game progresses, it is revealed that Mega Man too has been infected by the virus. However, Mega Man gets cured with the medicine given by Roll.
Having recovered, Mega Man sets out to capture Dr Wily. He succeeds in getting hold of Dr Wily, who by this time is himself down with fever. He is admitted to the hospital but manages to escape, leaving behind lots of medicine. Mega Man has a Mega Buster that can fire three energy pellets at a time and he has his robot dog, Rush.
The game has a Nintendo arcade-like look and feel to it. What is incredible though, is even in an age of 3D AI games, it holds its ground. I give it a nine for game play, entertainment, novelty, difficulty and above all nostalgia. And for a paltry sum of Rs 1,050 (approx.), Mega Man 10 is a steal!
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The Band’s Visit
Rs 349
Director: Eran Kolirin
Cast: Ronit Elkabetz,
Rubi Moscovich,
Sasson Gabai,
Saleh Bakri,
Khalifa Natour
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The Band’s Visit (Bikur Ha-Tizmoret) is about an Egyptian police band visiting Israel. The band gets stranded with
nowhere to stay. Dina (Ronit Elkabetz), a café owner, provides accommodation for Tawfiq (Sasson Gabai), the strict traditionalist bandleader, and Haled (Saleh Bakri), a restless young man with an eye for ladies. Personality clashes
between the two are inevitable. The mild-mannered Simon (Khalifa Natour) and a few other musicians stay with Itzik (Rubi Moscovich), a regular to the café. Both households are tense and the ensuing pauses and glances are both painful and comical. These scenes, which constitute the movies’ most fulfilling moments, are skilfully handled by debutant director Eran Kolirin. |
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Kyun Dooriyan
Shafqat
Amanat Ali
Rs 199
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After the enthralling debut, Tabeer, Shafqat Amanat Ali’s album Kyun Dooriyan is high on expectations. Throughout the CD you can feel Shafqatstyle fusion. The title track is one which everyone will be able to relate to. However, it is Kya Haal Sunawan that steals the show. This number, inspired by the original song Kya Haal Sunawan by Zahida Parveen, is the best. Jaayein Kahan has awesome lyrics, for example, Mere Har Khwab Ki/Tu Hi Tabeer Hai/Dekhta Hun Jidhar/Teri Tasveer Hai. Mahiya was originally someone else’s composition, however Shafqat has changed it to the current form, which is beautiful. Naukar Tere, Naal Naal, and Saada Dil are mesmerising. Pahari brings forth the magical vocals of Shafqat. Tu Hi Sanam and Wo Jaanta Hai can pass off as mediocre. If you
liked Tabeer, you’ll love this!
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