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Smash Bros. clones didn't 'increase required man-hours'
Oct 11
// Jonathan Holmes
He also has a word or two for the people complaining about clones. He says they're like "...a free dessert after a luxurious meal that was prepared free of charge. In a restaurant with this type of service, I don't think there's anybody who would say, 'Change this to a meat dish!!' Yet, I'm told [to do that] about Smash Bros. But, I guess since a lot of them are children, it cannot be helped." I'm just sad Samus doesn't have a Justin Bailey clone. If that makes me sound like a child, then pass me a pacifier. I'll suck it with pride.
It's not Dr. Mario's fault that Ridley had to stay home
Smash Bros. for the 3DS has been out for a week now, and while reception has been generally positive, there are naturally going to be some gripes after the hype dies down -- fighting Little Mac on a totally flat course, 3DS n...
Castaway Paradise
Castaway Paradise is the iPad's answer to Animal Crossing
iPad gamers, you might want to check this one out
Jun 20
// Brittany Vincent
I took one look at Castaway Paradise and I knew it would be perfect for me. Lately all I seem to want to do is live vicariously through my digital avatars across different platforms. The colorful atmosphere of Castaway Parad...
Flappy Clones
iOS App Store sees a new Flappy Bird clone every 24 minutes
Cheep cheep
Mar 06
// Steven Hansen
One month since Flappy Bird's removal from the App Store and the craze has not died down. Pocket Gamer found that, on average, 60 clones were added each day -- 69 on February 28, 48 on March 1, 75 on March 2, and 49 on March ...
Flappy Bird
Flappy Bird creator says he's taking the game down
Creator "cannot take this anymore"
Feb 08
// Wesley Ruscher
Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen has announced via Twitter that he will be taking the game down some point on Sunday. He has stated that he "cannot take this anymore." In subsequent tweets, Nguyen explains that the taking down...
Flappy Bird
Flappy Bird makes $50k per day thanks to ad revenue
I hate everything about this
Feb 06
// Brett Makedonski
If you know anyone that owns a smart phone, there's a good chance that they're currently infatuated and infuriated with Flappy Bird, the mobile game that's taking the world by storm. Despite being a shameless clone with terri...
There are at least 13 Flappy Bird clones already
Oh, and more importantly, Flappy Bird is itself a clone
Feb 05
// Hamza CTZ Aziz
Flappy Bird is still the top free downloaded game on Apple's App Store as of this writing. It's pretty horrible in a lot of ways, but this whole thing is also highlighting another plight that mobile gaming sees: Game cloning....
Indie developer claims King cloned its game
'A bit of a double-standard, eh?'
Jan 24
// Jordan Devore
Not that people who have been following the news about Candy Crush Saga maker King trademarking "Candy" and causing issues over The Banner Saga's use of the word "Saga" in its title need any more fuel for the fire, but here g...
Freedom Planet
Get motoring with new demo of Sonic-like Freedom Planet
The graphics have been tightened up on Level 3
Jul 02
// Tony Ponce
Earlier this year, throwback platformer Freedom Planet by GalaxyTrail Games blasted through its Kickstarter campaign and almost all of its stretch goals. If you haven't been following, Freedom Planet draws heavily from the SE...
Zynga silliness
Zynga: Copying games is no big deal, don't worry about it
Who has time to be creative when you are providing a "service"?
Mar 12
// Tony Ponce
"Zynga is often accused of copying games, which is mostly true." Those were the words spoken by Dan Porter, General Manager of Zynga New York. It's no secret to anyone with the capacity for rational thought that the social ga...
Chinese GamePad
Chinese Wii U GamePad clone is better than the real thing
JXD S7300 GamePad 2 has some nifty features that trounce Nintendo's controller
Mar 05
// Tony Ponce
China made a knock-off a consumer electronics device? Whoa! Jane, get me off this crazy thing! In truth, it's not surprising that the Chinese copied the look and style of yet another gaming console or portable -- anyone up f...
Freedom Planet
Sonic-esque Freedom Planet is doing the Kickstarter thing
Aiming for a 2014 release
Jan 22
// Tony Ponce
Oh, did I not mention Freedom Planet before? Of course I have, silly! More importantly, have you played the demo yet? 'Cause you should totally do that if you haven't. Freedom Planet fills me with so many good feelings, and ...
Archie Sonic
Bugs Bunny guest stars in Sonic Universe #48?
At least it's not Loonatics Unleashed!
Jan 16
// Tony Ponce
The current Sonic Universe arc has focused on the Chaotix and their quest to find their missing partners, Mighty and Ray. Marking the third chapter of the "All For One" tale, SU #48 kicks off immediately after Vector, Espio, ...
Psssh! What is this? Smash Bros.?
Totally unbiased impressions of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
Nov 23
// Tony Ponce
[Header by Elemental-Aura] Despite Allistair Pinsof's well-reasoned arguments against PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale's being a Smash Bros. clone, it's just so damn blatant! I mean, just look at it! LOOK AT IT! How can it...
Sequel to PC Mega Man clone Rosenkreuzstilette is out
Uhhhh... fahrvergn�gen?
Nov 12
// Tony Ponce
Are you familiar with "doujin soft"? They're essentially Japanese indie games, and although most are of the fan game variety, major publishers tend to leave them alone. As it should be! Fan games aren't harming anybody! In 2...
What I wouldn't give to play this Sega Smash variant
Because if Sony can have a Smash clone, why can't Sega?
Oct 24
// Tony Ponce
No matter how much good press PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale receives, it'll never quite settle with me. The fact that it is a "clone" of Super Smash Bros. isn't what's bothersome -- I personally had a grand time with t...
Fangasmic Mega Man clone Rokko Chan gets a remix album
Oct 05
// Tony Ponce
[Update: I mistakenly said that Dj CUTMAN was the organizer for this project. It was actually the staff of the VG music site Nobuwo. My bad.] Rokko Chan was really something special, wasn't it? If you haven't played it or eve...
3D Cartoon Land: Safari totally looks like that one game
Sep 17
// Chris Carter
You know that game with plumbers in it? That one where you rescue a princess from a giant turtle? It looks like some sleazy iOS developers have up and decided to develop a game "inspired" by the aforementioned title -- and th...
Sonic-inspired Freedom Planet tickles my platforming itch
Aug 08
// Tony Ponce
Who doesn't love a good clone? As much flak as people like to give certain games for playing too much like other games, its nice to see a well-established style or formula applied to a new world with original characters from...
Mole Kart, the amazingly shameless iOS Mario Kart ripoff
Jan 10
// Jim Sterling
Ripoff games on iOS are nothing new, with no shortage of developers willing to trade their integrity for a handfull of dollars. Mole Kart is an almost beautiful in its utter, unapologetic, shamelessness. As you can see...
Cute Mega Man copycat Rokko Chan gets OST and art book
Jan 06
// Tony Ponce
Last week, I shared Rokko Chan, a most adorable Mega Man clone that swapped the Blue Bomber for the Blue Bombette. It's a great game in its own right, sporting the same high polish, incredible pixel art, and catchy jams as it...
Rokko Chan is incredible Mega Man gaming goodness
Dec 27
// Tony Ponce
The Christmas surprises keep coming! We should count ourselves so lucky! I've repeated this over and over -- I'm sure you're all quite tired of hearing my pissing and moaning by now -- but this has not been a good year for Me...
I Can't Believe It's Not Zelda!
Nov 16
// Allistair Pinsof
If you like The Legend of Zelda (1987) ... It's hard these days to play a game involving action of any kind that doesn't borrow many design elements originally found in The Legend of Zelda. Item collection, unlockable areas, world maps -- there are so many ideas that were introduced through this influential game. Unlike its sequels, The Legend of Zelda primarily focused on battles and puzzle-solving within dungeons. Outside of a few hidden items, the overworld existed merely to connect the dungeons together. The games listed below follow the original's structure and graphical style closely. Then you may also like ... James Bond 007 (Game Boy, 1997) Before Batman: Arkham Asylum, we had James Bond 007. It was the first time an established pop culture icon made a jump into games by following the The Legend of Zelda template heavily, and damn if it wasn't awesome! (Sure, Rambo on the NES copied Zelda II, but the less said about that one the better.) 007's combat and bosses may be lacking in retrospect, but the game still managed to capture the adventure and romance of playing as Bond while channeling the magic of Zelda through exploration and gaining new gear. It's hard to return to the Game Boy's graphics these days, but this gem is worth it. 3D Dot Game Heroes (PlayStation 3, 2010) It's hard to believe this charming, retro Zelda throwback is from the same guys who made Dark Souls. Then you get to the later dungeons and realize the final boss is f*ck-off hard! Even beyond its glorious LEGO-like visuals, 3D Dot Game Heroes is a fantastically designed game full of secrets, challenging dungeons, and tricky boss fights. Perhaps it's blasphemy to say I prefer it to its source of influence, but I do. There is nothing more satisfying then clearing a room with a giant sword in one sweep, and nothing worse than losing that ability and getting your ass kicked because of it. Golden Axe Warrior (Master System, 1991) While I'd call the other games that populate this feature "Zelda-esque," Golden Axe Warrior is a straight-up shameless clone. However, it's a good one for a system that was in sore need of one. While it's easy to write off Sega's attempt at mimicking Nintendo's winning formula, Golden Axe Warrior managed to appease both Golden Axe and Zelda fans. With superior visuals, audio, and a world populated by villages, Sega fans got the last laugh with this forgotten classic. If you are more of a Zelda II fan (weirdo!), make sure to check out the Game Gear sequel Ax Battler. Other recommendations: Neutopia I & II, Ys I & II, Willow (NES), Crystalis, StarTropics If you like Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1988) ... While Zelda II remains a divisive sequel among series fans, there is no arguing that it contains some brilliant ideas (regardless of how well they were executed). Between the addition of experience points, populated towns, and sidescrolling combat, Zelda II presented a unique experience that didn't rest on the laurels of its predecessor. I personally wouldn't touch the game with a ten-foot pole, but I'd happily play the great games it inspired. Then you may also like ... Faxanadu (Nintendo Entertainment System, 1989) Much like Zelda II, Faxandu is a complete left-turn of a follow-up that leaves most of the hard RPG elements from the Japan-only Xanadu out of the picture. Instead, Faxandu favors side-scrolling action without forgoing item-hoarding and experience-grinding. The result is a much more gothic take on the Zelda II format that is well worth playing for its combat and haunting world. The game has received a cult following over the years, and it's now available to a much wider audience via Virtual Console. Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (Master System, 1989) In stark contrast to Faxanadu, Wonder Boy III is a twee, colorful alternative to Zelda II. It lacks an overworld map, but in its place is a large non-linear world full of shops, enemies, and collectible items. Many consider Wonder Boy III an early example of a "Metroidvania," since you need to acquire specific items to progress through certain areas. However, I liken the game to Demon's Souls since most of this exploration is optional and mainly there to make battles easier. You can handle levels in order or jump ahead for a weapon that will help you out. This interesting approach, paired with the game's gorgeous visuals, help it stand out as the best in its series (something that will always be contended). You can pick up both the original and the equally good TurboGrafx-16 port on Virtual Console. The Battle of Olympus (Nintendo Entertainment System, 1990) No other game copied the Zelda II formula as faithfully as The Battle of Olympus (also known as "The Adventure of Link in Greece"). Yet there is a strong argument to be made that this obscure, historically inaccurate title is superior to Link's second outing. With improved combat and a compelling story -- fans of mythology will especially appreciate this one -- it's easy to forgive Olympus' grueling difficulty and tiresome leveling. Unfortunately, you'll need to hit up eBay for a $5-10 copy of this lost odyssey. Other recommendations: Ax Battler, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Rygar (NES), Legend of Princess, Golvellius: Valley of Doom If you like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1992) ... Link's Super Nintendo sequel built upon the original while introducing a memorable plot twist, iconic items (the hookshot!), and a world full of details and secrets. It's the first Zelda game that you could get lost in, and like many others, I did just that every day after school in second grade. It's difficult to replicate the perfection of this game, but many attempted and a few came surprisingly close. Then you may also like ... Crusader of Centy (Genesis, 1994) While Crusader of Centy is a much briefer adventure than A Link to the Past, it has its share of plot twists, secrets (Sonic the Hedgehog has a cameo), and mini-games (such as a top-down kart racer). It's kind of amazing that developer Nextech was able to get such colorful, detailed graphics that mimic A Link to the Past quite well, despite the console's limited hardware. Centy's unique combat system is entirely its own creation. Throughout the game, you collect animals that modulate your sword attacks and give you special abilities, and you can even combine them for different attacks. Centy lacks the epic scope of its SNES competitor, but it gave Genesis owners a little taste of Nintendo's classic without feeling like a soulless clone. You'll have to throw down ~$65 on eBay to play this one, though. Alundra (PlayStation, 1998) From its flashy anime cutscenes to its Chrono Trigger-esque visuals, Alundra is everything an old-school Zelda fan wanted in 1998. The story was more mature, the puzzles were more difficult, and the game oozed atmosphere. It's a much different beast than A Link to the Past due to its focus on storytelling, platforming, and puzzles. As a result, the game has an intense fanbase that claims it to be superior to any of Link's 2D adventures. Just don't mention its awful sequel; it's a real sore spot for them. Head to PlayStation Network if you want to see whether the hype is deserved. Beyond Oasis (Genesis, 1995) With its comic book visuals, Middle Eastern-inspired setting, and beat-'em-up combat, there is a lot to like about Beyond Oasis. Whereas Crusader of Centy gave Genesis owners a strong Zelda-inspired adventure, Beyond Oasis feels much more original and innovative. I personally enjoy Oasis' combat a lot more than A Link to the Past's and thought the boss fights were just as memorable, if not as clever. The game also includes a leveling mechanic that should satisfy Secret of Mana fans. It lacks the details and charm of A Link to the Past, but this is a great contemporary for the Genesis. Now Nintendo fanboys can play the game on Virtual Console or Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for PS3/Xbox 360. Other recommendations: Ganpuru: Gunman's Proof, Guardian of Paradise, Brave Fencer Musashi, Illusion of Gaia, The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang If you like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) and its sequels ... With the jump into 3D, Zelda increased its ambitions and scope. Now Zelda titles have multiple city hubs, tons of mini-games, and lock-on targeting. Not much has changed since then -- a wolf, a boat, whatever -- but the format for a modern Zelda is just as compelling as the structure that accompanied the 2D entries. If you are looking for a change in setting or some interesting twists on the format, look to these titles below. Then you may also like ... Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (Nintendo 64, 1998) Mystical Ninja gave N64 owners something to make the long wait for Ocarina of Time easier -- hell, Goemon even has a hookshot! Released six months before Link's foray into 3D, Mystical Ninja gave us a taste for 3D action-adventure through one of Konami's best series ... that they often deprive Westerners of. Between Goemon's golden crack pipe weapon and pointless inchworm crawl ability, he's a lovable character despite not having much sway with American gamers. The game's camera was frustrating, but the world was, nevertheless, a joy to explore due to its unique take on Japanese mythology (sprinkled with elements of sci-fi). Nothing about the game was refined, but it had spunk and many memorable surprises (mech battles!). If you don't fall in love with its terrible theme song, you better move on. This is another game in sore need of a Virtual Console release. Beyond Good & Evil (GameCube/PC/PlayStation 2/Xbox, 2003) For those looking for a more cinematic and mature Wind Waker, Beyond Good & Evil should do the trick. In contrast to Wind Waker's intimidatingly large world and complex dungeons, Beyond Good & Evil streamlined the 3D Zelda approach into a memorable plot full of conspiracy theories, likable characters, and stunning set pieces. As evidenced by its recent HD re-release, the game holds up surprisingly well due to its focused pacing and attention to detail. Every time you revisit the game's main city hub, there are subtle changes that reflect your accomplishments within the game's varied "dungeons." The focus on stealth and sea travel makes this especially worth seeking for Wind Waker fanatics. This is the perfect game to pick-up on PSN or XBLA to prepare you for Skyward Sword. Darksiders (PC/PlayStation 3/Xbox 360, 2010) It's ironic that Darksiders was written-off as being a shallow God of War clone before its release, as it was labelled a shallow Zelda clone afterward. If you hear someone say either, it's because they haven't actually played the game. While I find the game's art direction appalling, the combat, puzzles, and world felt like an intelligent update to the 3D Zelda format. Instead of a circle slash, you have a relatively deep combo system. Instead of pushing blocks, you solve puzzles with a freakin' portal gun! How cool is that? The game lacks the free-roaming aspect of a Zelda title, but it keeps the same dungeon and item-upgrade structure that gives comfort to many of us. Even Jim Sterling loved it, and as we all know, he doesn't enjoy videogames at all! Other recommendations: Okami, Mega Man Legends 1 & 2, StarFox Adventures, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy, Batman: Arkham Asylum ----------------------- How do you guys feel about the term "Zelda clone"? Should we accept these games as merely entries in a genre and ignore their Zelda influence? Any glaring omissions from this list that you'd like to point out? What's your favorite "not Zelda but still a lot like Zelda" game?
All this week, Destructoid will be posting Zelda-themed features to celebrate this weekend's release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. It's Zelda week! Can you ignore a Zelda release? I can't. Sure, I've joined the "Ugh,...
Layton-clone Doctor Lautrec gets a trailer
Apr 14
// Tony Ponce
Professor Layton has a rather dashing mustachioed doppelgänger in Doctor Lautrec, who's bringing his own brand of puzzle-solving escapades to the 3DS this summer. Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights will see the tit...
This Cloud cosplay is so good I thought it was a render
Sep 16
// Colette Bennett
I don't make it a habit of posting cosplay here, because there's lots of good game-related cosplay out there, and after all there's Japanator if you want to look at cosplay. The thing is though, I was browsing through my RSS ...
FIFA 08, Need for Speed Pro Street, and the Sims coming to the Genesis ... kinda
Sep 04
// Joseph Leray
Unfortunately for our Latin American brethren, the sub-Amazonian games industry has always been a bit mystical and nefarious. Prices are exorbitant, piracy is rampant, and, for better or worse, the black market seems to be th...
Hands on: Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition
Apr 14
// William Haley
Capcom made it very clear that they are the company to watch this millennium. They even scorned the rest of the industry for not taking chances and simply relying on sequels to keep the money rolling in. It's extremely ir...
According to Subway, gamers are fat and will die prematurely
Mar 31
// Joseph Leray
It seems that lovable fata*s-turned-skinny-white-guy Jared isn't cutting it anymore. He's tired, played out. Sooo 2006, as it were. Without Jared, how is Subway supposed to sell sandwiches? By playing on people's ...
20 portable 80's Sega games for 20 beans
Feb 15
// Niero Desu
Coleco has launched a rebranded dirt-cheap portable console called the PlayPal, which retails for $20 at Target. It's flimsy as can be, but packs a near 3 inch screen and runs twenty classic Sega Master System and Game ...
Yes, someone did another top ten list with girl gamers, hurrah
Dec 28
// Robert Summa
/sarcasmThere's nothing more useless than a top 10 list. Well, that is except a top 10 list that claims to have the hottest girl gamers who actually play games. Who cares. Honestly. Girls play games and some are pretty, w...
Buried games better left buried: Tattoo Assassins
Dec 20
// teksuo
Oh, Mortal Kombat. Though you were pretty much created as a cheap American answer to the Street Fighter craze of the 90s, you became so much more. You were a landmark title in the game industry: You gave us beautiful fatali...
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-My gf and I stayed in Coyaba Resort for 2 nights during our first time visit to Jamaica. It was overall a pleasant experience at a decent boutique hotel.
-Clean rooms, great views of the ocean.
-Beach is quiet, clean, safe (constant security guards patrolling the beach). This is definitely a plus as we noticed that other beaches in Negril did not have any control over the numerous vendors that approached tourists. Don't expect amazing underwater views in this beach.
-Tea/sandwiches provided in the afternoon were decent
-Safety: we felt VERY safe at the hotel, no problems with security.
-Horrendous location if you are looking to explore outside of the resort. You NEED a car or rental to get ANYWHERE. It is a $25 ONE WAY trip to the Hip Strip. Other locations (Luminous Bay, Rose Hall, etc. are all over 30 min away and require a taxi). This is nothing like Negril where you can simply walk to the open beach!
-We paid approx $200 for the room but had another $50 fee added on to the cost since it was for two people rather than 1 person. I found this ridiculous as it was not detailed ahead of time. An outrageous and unnecessary cost.
-EXPENSIVE resort food. We did not buy a single meal, rather I highly recommend walking two stoplights down the main road to Scotchie's to get REAL Jamaican food. I spent approx $20 and ordered - Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Chicken Sausage, Pork Sausage, AND two sides with drinks. An absolute fantastic deal.
-There is NO free breakfast. You have to pay for EVERYTHING! You at least get a free breakfast anywhere else in smaller venues (Hilton, Hampton, Days Inn, etc.)
-OK pool and jacuzzi. The bartender makes a poor pina colada.
-Overall we had a pleasant time at Coyaba, however, we strongly feel the high rates (room cost, food cost, etc.) do not justify the services provided. We recommend this hotel with reservations. We would likely consider the number one ranked Iberostar if we were to go to Jamaica again. The reason - if you're going to spend over $250 at Coyaba, you might as well spend a little more on the number one Iberostart and maximize the benefit and quality of your vacation.
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With sales of crossovers, SUVs and MPVs booming in recent years, estate cars are becoming rarer on UK roads. These cars are more practical than ever, however, and they now tend to stand out a bit more too.
Estates are longer and sometimes a bit harder to park than their saloon or hatchback equivalents, but the benefits are huge when it comes to interior space and ease of access. They're perfect for dog owners especially, with a large, flat boot area.
The best cars in the estate class have enormous boot spaces which can be configured in a range of useful ways - often with underfloor cubbyholes, luggage nets and load dividers. In addition to this, the rear seats will fold to offer a super long load space and most new models now feature systems to split fold the rear seats for extra versatility.
Usually estate cars feel virtually identical to the saloon or hatchback versions, and with all the same engines and components present they often have matching performance and economy figures, too - so you're not missing out on anything by choosing the estate.
Buyers no longer have to compromise on style with an estate car either. The class-leaders often look as though they were designed to be an estate from the start, as opposed to a standard hatch or saloon with extra bodywork grafted onto the back.
In terms of running costs, estates normally carry only a small price premium and won't cost much more to run - insurance groups, tax bills, servicing and fuel consumption are all largely comparable to the saloon or hatch counterparts.
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No Volvo V70???????????
Volvo lost their reputation for producing the best estate cars several years ago, fully intentionally.
They know what they are doing, because look at what they're building now - really good looking machines to compete with the best in class.
Good move, I say. Look at most of the most successful brands. They generally make 'cool' or desirable cars which estates just aren't. People who buy them are people who don't care or have one out of necessity.
The move to push up design in the priority list has probably saved them from going under, like Saab.
I'm not for estates but if my dog somehow doubles in size on Christmas left-overs then buying one may become inevitable.
In that unlikely scenario my pick from this list would be:
Hyundai i40 Tourer because it looks nice for an estate
Jaguar XF Sportbrake because its got style written all over it
Interesting list, and all look great cars - but it's hampered by the fact that there are no cars from the smaller, compact estate class here.
Skoda Octavia, Ford Focus, VW Golf, Hyundai i30 and Kia Ceed, and to a slightly lesser extent Renault Megane and Vauxhall Astra, all have excellent estate variants which would perfectly suit most small-to-medium families. The latter either won't be able to afford, or won't want anything as big as, most of the cars in this list.
Why no Peugeot 508SW. Come on Auto Express why miss out a great car. Well built, stylish French Chic, and very frugal. Ive done nearly 22000 in mine and not a thing has gone wrong and I am averaging 53mpg. No other large family estate beats that. Robert Rainham Kent
The Octavia Estate makes top of the list here, but I agree that vast size isn't necessarily a top requirement.
More useful to me is a usefully rectangular hole, with a flat loadbed.
I managed happily for years with an Astra Estate - and that was for a family of four, plus bikes on the back and canoes on the roof.
Having said that, I'm now driving 'the whale', a long, black, Mondeo Estate. A fine car, but I'll probably drop down a size when I chop it in.
Hello AE, Mondeo estate??? And unlike most of the cars in this list, it's a proper estate and not a glorified hatchback with the title "Tourer" or worse yet, "Sports Tourer". The Mondeo is well built, economical, well equipped, reliable and spacious. Plus, it's handles nicely too. What more can you ask? So what it's overdue for replacement, it's still a fine car.
Disagree, the V70 is still a fine estate car (after all, it's a Mondeo underneath!! ;), but it's just not as fashionable as the SUVs these days. It appears most people value form over function today. I'd love a modern version of the old 940 estate with it's big long (and importantly) square rear end. Sadly, I seem to be in a minority in this!
Yet again again Auto express sidling up to their biggest advertisers, As has been said where is Mondeo, Volvo,Renault Citroen Oh they aren,t German now there is a surprise .Auto express Yet again a waste of space list Most of this list are Life Style so called estates with little more space than their brothers with boots Come Auto Express we DON,T believe you anymore Was once a subscriber to A E not anymore
I agree, but I'd much rather see Volvo thrive on with new models that are competitive with rivals.
It's a shame that they've lost their roots a little but they are at least putting a big emphasis on safety which is definitely in-keeping with the brand.
You never know, Volvo may well have their day again with the estate.
good post
Where the HE ll is the mondeo, the volvos the renault megane or citroen?
It's official. Give me a place, a date, I will slap the reviewers!
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A grand hotel
This was a very good hotel, the room was good, the breakfast excellant and the staff were very helpful. It's in a good area close to restaurants. The interior of the hotel was good too - its not 4 star but you don't pay 4 star prices.
Disappointing location in city
We stayed 2 nights both at the beginning and at the end of our fly-drive holiday, having pre-booked on the internet. Parking was available at 15 euros per day, for which we were grateful. However, we had been led to believe that the hotel was central and whilst there were shops nearby the main sights in the old city were simply too far to walk (we took the bus).
The hotel is in the throes of renovation and our rooms were a bit on the shabby side. Only lukewarm water was available on both stays and the bath took ages to fill. On our first visit we ate our evening meals in the restaurant but found these only mediocre, food not very hot and poor value. On our second stay we ate out ! (luckily good restaurants nearby)If we visited Palermo again we would try the Central Palace, which seems far better placed.
Hated it -- avoid the third floor
This hotel has some terrible rooms and is very badly managed. I stayed here on a tour of Sicily, so I didn't expect the Ritz-Carlton. I was given the key to room 302. There was a line for the elevator, so I took the steps up, only to discover the staircase ended at the second floor. I had to take the elevator up to the third floor. I opened the door to the room to discover a dark cave that might as well have been underground. The ceiling sloped down to about four feet and there was only ONE tiny window, which was in the ceiling and covered by a dark shade that I could not move. I went downstairs immediately and asked to change to another room. They said certainly, but it would take an hour, but in the meantime I was welcome to use the room. I was very hot and tired from touring all day, so I went back up and lay across the foot of the bed to try to nap for an hour without disturbing anything. After an hour I went downstairs. They said oh, another half hour. I waited in the lobby for half an hour. They said oh, the computer is still down. They told me to go ahead and shower in 302, which I did. I then went out for a walk. Almost four hours after we had checked in, I returned to get my new room. The computer was now up but surprise, I could not change my room, but oh, I shouldn't worry because I could change it the next morning. As this was the first time on the tour that we stayed for more than one night, I had been looking forward to being able to unpack and reorganize. I went immediately to look for another hotel, and damn the expense, but there was nothing else available at 8 pm. I will NEVER stay here again. If you choose to stay here, whatever you do, do NOT accept a room on the third floor unless you are a troll and like living underground.
Not a bad choice
My friend and I stayed here in early May 2005. I would agree with the previous reviewer that the hotel is not quite up to four star standard.
The hotel is located in the modern area of Palermo, close to the main shopping disctrict. There are also a number of bars and restaurants close by. To see the sights (and there are not that many) you need to walk into the old town which is approximately half an hours walk from the hotel.
Our room was spacious and clean, although the bathroom floor was a little grubby. We found all the staff to be very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast buffet included a wide variety of food and we did not experience any problems when asking for the juices and water to be replenished.
The best way the get there is to take a bus from the airport, they leave every half hour and cost 5 euros. Get off at the first stop (Piazza Politeama) and walk along Viale della Libert�. After approximately 200 m you'll see the hotel on your left.
Interesting furniture and building
My husband & I spent out wedding anniversary w/e at this hitel. Have to say it is okay but not 4 star as it claims. Decent sized rooms & bathrooms but our room & bathroom was dirty i.e dusty and hairs in the bath.
The breakfast was a standard 3 star but once they ran out of something they didn't refill the buffet ! I asked for orange juice and was told there wasn't any left when I came for breakfast an hour before it closed.
The woman at reception was very unhelpful - she didn't speak any english and she just looked at us as if we mad. Also the walls were paper thin so you could hear your neighbours. To be honest it wasn't worth the money we paid for it.
Loved it!
We went with trepidation after having read previous reviews but we were delighted with the hotel. Our room was luxurious to say the least and the breakfasts outstanding very morning. We ate dinner twice in the hotel restaurant and the food was delicious, service was also excellent. Our only complaint was the music they played in the restaurant. Pan pipes repeatedly! Would certainly stay there again.
Great Breakfast
My husband and myself stayed there from Feb. 13 - 16th. The hotel was old fashioned looking, not a very good view from the window, but they are refurbishing so hopefully things will change
There was no a/c but we did not need it, the breakfast buffet was 5 star but other than that not a superior 4 star that I had thought it would be. The entrance was on the road with a lot of traffic.
Could do worse, but could have done better.
Beware of ants!!!
I ve stayed in this hotel for one night only...but it was enough.Hotel is very dirty outside. Description of the hotel gives misleading information about its location - in fact it is miles away from Teatro Massimo and town centre.Despite hotel was virtually empty I was given the worst room - small, dark, noisy and (can you believe it in the 4* hotel?!) without bath. When I complained, the receptionist VERY reluctantly gave me another room which was not much better but at least had a bath.Restaurant's staff... I still waiting for milk I ve ordered with my morning coffee.The bathroom was dark, gloomy and filled with cheap plastic. Shower was broken but the best surprise I got in the morning - the sink was full of ants. You could expect something like that in the backpakers hovel in the middle of Bolivia but here... in "one of the grandiest hotels in Palermo".Verdict: avoid by all means. And...many thanks to **** who got nice commission for booking it.
Ok, if you don't want a window or ac
I was there the first part of June in 2003. The hotel was once lovely but that was a long time ago. The air conditioning doesn't work, my original room had no window, it hasn't been painted or updated in 30 years. It has great possibilities but they are as yet unrealized.
Old fashioned elegance
Hotel Excelsior Place is a throwback to a different era when opulence reigned. Our room was elegant, capacious and airy. There was a small living room off the bedroom which created a homely feel. The hotel is friendly and is reasonably located in one of the richer areas of Palermo. (take buses 101, 102 and 104 to the main sites). Breakfast is standard.A classy, old-fashioned, joint.
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... of villages, a very big industrial estate, had to go through the middle of the city in Termini Imerse and finally reached Cefalu. I had studied the map before to seek for parking spaces, but the reality turned out a bit more difficult. All streets were reserved for locals and like in most italian villages no parking space to find. So we drove and drove but finally got an excellent spot close to town where we could park the car safely. Right in time to go to the Duomo before ...
... furiously when somebody tried to walk on the empty street.
Rules are rules I assume, but our experience with rules throughout the rest of the day was that rules are to be interpreted. If you want to cross the road, well you just take your luck and cross, typically they will not hit you, but they also don't stop for you to let you cross, not even on a zebra.
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From the bike to the car
... now understand why they drive the way they drive in Sicily. Take your priority, the road is all yours, stop wherever there is space, don't bother about the others, ....
Anyway after 2 hours of suffering we had our car and decided to go to the new location (an airbnb thing we rented for 3 days). Very nice place just outside of Palermo on the mountain that holds the historic site of Solunto. The host was very helpful to explain everything, probably a bit ...
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... coral and colourful fish, the foundations and structure of the ancient theatre are the backbone of the urban locality that has organically sprouted around it, swallowing it whole, allowing only glimpses of its original intention.
Sorbillo was open when we returned following the interesting tour. We ordered a pizza each but I wasn't hungry enough to return an objective culinary assessment. Sheila ate most of my pizza and bestowed an A+ rating on the famous ...


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