Ask what game I’ve played more than any other over the past year and the answer would have to be Peggle. As puzzle games go, the simple but addictive peg smashing gameplay makes a good first impression. 4 hours later, you’ll be addicted to the fast paced, but tactical game from Pop Cap-developers of the [...]
Continue reading...10. March 2010
Desperate Escape is the content I hate to love. The previous content, Lost in Nightmares, took a step back to the roots of survival horror leaving me both happy at this attempt at change and sad that there was something lacking. In some ways Desperate Escape is similar to it’s predecessor: it lasts less than two hours; it [...]
Continue reading...8. March 2010
On February 24, Greed Corp was released on XBLA, and was met with almost universal indifference. “Another hex-based strategy game?” Queried gamers? “No thanks.” It’s a shame that this attitude of indifference is well-warranted, as Greed Corp is nothing special.
Continue reading...8. March 2010
To be blunt, Hellemental is a time waster and nothing more. The controls aren’t intuitive, the icons are confusing and the instructions are anything but clear. The game looks polished, with more than acceptable 3D graphics and very fun, sparkly particle effects and a wide, well-realized diversity of creature designs. The sound design is actually really nice. [...]
Continue reading...6. March 2010
With it’s minimalistic Zen inspired visuals, Fox Vs Duck is the latest game from Studio FungFung, the makers of one of my favourite games from last year, MiniSquadron. Coined as a micro-game, Fox Vs Duck is just that, a simple pick up and play distraction that you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again. The [...]
Continue reading...6. March 2010
I’ve always had fond memories of the Resident Evil games. My fascination began as a kid when I found a beaten copy of the first game in the bargain bin of the Nottingham branch of Dixons. The first I merely watched my dad play; the second I finally plucked up the courage to step into [...]
Continue reading...25. February 2010
Neither a film nor a game, developers Quantic Dream have created an experience that manages to be mature, without losing its ability to tell a gripping story. Forget whether it’s a game or not, this is Heavy Rain and gaming conventions don’t apply.
Continue reading...19. January 2010
Hair is very frequently ignored when it comes to its effectiveness in battle, few videogame heroes and heroines utilising what is a very versatile substance when fighting enemies. Bayonetta changes things, and while some aspects of her ‘personality’ have been enhanced considerably more than is usually seen in games, she uses her hair in the [...]
Continue reading...12. January 2010
As a game that takes heavy inspiration from videogame greats like Zelda and God of War, it was always going to be a challenge to stand out from the crowd. Darksiders does this however, and whether you fondly remember classics you’ve played in the past or wish you were playing those games instead, this may [...]
Continue reading...22. December 2009
Games based on films and films based on games are often abominations. This bad reputation forms from a slew of half-baked games manufactured in an attempt to cash in on the relative success of a movie. For films, on the other hand, Uwe Boll takes the award for most damage dealt to the game film industry, the great director who [...]
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15. March 2010
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