A solid Resident Evil clone that nails most of what it sets out to do. It delivers a creepy atmosphere and tight gameplay, but its biggest flaw is the excessive backtracking. One frustrating example is an early-game battery you can clearly see you'll need, but the game won’t let you pick it up until much later—without marking it on the map. A simple feature like that could’ve made the experience far smoother. As it stands, you’ll want to keep a pen and paper handy to jot down item locations. It's a short game that only takes a few hours to complete. Gameplay 3.5/5 Graphics 4/5 Sound 4/5 Difficulty 4/5 Originality 2/5

This is a strong EP from Young Buck. Tracks 2 through 4 make for an impressive run, with smooth flows, solid production, and catchy hooks that hit from the first listen. The only misstep here is 'Step', which falls a bit flat. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★★ Hooks: ★★★★ Best Tracks: All We Do, Signed Up, So Do I 1. What's Up 67 2. All We Do 85 3. Signed Up 85 4. So Do I 83 5. Step 50 6. Do You Challenge 65 7. Thank You 72

It feels like 'Straight Outta Cashville' hits its stride when 50 Cent isn’t as involved in the writing. Tracks 2 through 7 are unmemorable, lacking the punch you'd hope for. When the verses are likeable, the hook is lacking, or vice versa. Thankfully, the Lil' Jon produced 'Shorty Wanna Ride' injects some needed energy into the album, something you don’t often say about a Buck project, but it stands out here. The momentum continues with 'Bang Bang', which cleverly flips Nancy Sinatra’s track of the same name and keeps things moving in the right direction. 'Thou Shall' is another strong cut, thanks in part to its memorable hook: "They say thou shall not steal, thou shall not kill / But rub me the wrong way, nigga, and I will." 'Stomp' is a clear highlight, not just for the music but for the drama it sparked between Luda and T.I. T.I.'s verse was removed at the last minute and replaced by Game’s. It was for the best though as T.I. sounds like he was coasting, whereas both Buck and Ludacris match the intensity of DJ Paul's and Juicy J’s pounding production, that The Game does better than T.I. did. Speaking of which, the Three 6 Mafia duo also produced the follow-up, 'Taking Hits'. While it doesn’t reach the heights of 'Stomp', it keeps the quality stretch going that has another enjoyably written hook. 'Walk With Me' adds a welcome dose of soul near the album’s close, sampling, 'If It's in You to Do Wrong' by The Impressions that rounds things out nicely. 'DPG-Unit' serves as another worthwhile way to finish the album off on some other editions. Between 'Straight Outta Cashville' and his underappreciated follow up, 'Buck the World', I think that has more top-tier bangin' music than this. Nonetheless, this is a consistent project overall with a stronger second half that has more replayability for me. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★★ Hooks: ★★★ Best Tracks: Shorty Wanna Ride, Stomp, Thou Shall, Walk With Me

This is an unofficial Buck release to cash in on his/G-Unit's fame at the time. There is nothing touching Buck's best here, but there are moments where the production, rapping, or hooks do catch my ear. A decent project but nothing to save for later. Best Tracks: Crime Pays, Penny Pinchin', All My Life, Hard Hitters, Purse First, Thugged Out

The first three songs are enjoyable, even if none of them truly stand out. The opening two lean more into hip hop, with 'I Sings' featuring rap verses from B.B. Jay. Things build toward their hit and clear standout, 'Shackles (Praise You)', a track that sounds like something Mary J. would've proudly claimed for her own catalog. 'Can't Give It Up Now' shifts the pace completely, delivering a beautifully constructed gospel number, as does 'Still My Child' later on - another highlight. Overall, it's a solid listen, even if not everything here demands repeat plays. Best Tracks: What a Friend, Shackles (Praise You), Can't Give It Up Now, One Minute, Still My Child, Still My Child (Interlude)