I wasn’t sure what to expect from “A Valley Without Wind 2” (hereby dubbed “AVWW2”), having never played the first one. All I knew is that it was a sequel designed to improve upon the original, the latter of which was received with mixed results. In “AVWW2”, you’ll take on the role of a mage who’s managed to infiltrate the ranks of the evil Demonaica. You’ve just acquired a power that rivals that of Demonaica, and your goal will be to break your cover and lead the resistance to victory. The game itself is a mix of genres, concentrating heavily on side-scrolling and empire management. Before we begin taking a look at this game in further detail, I’d like to thank Erik Johnson from Arcen Games for providing me with a free review copy.
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You are Morrin Firebeard, a fearless Dwarven warrior whose goal is to hunt down and kill the undead wizard Azar…you know, all in a day’s work. As you may have gathered, you’ll slay monsters, loot treasures, and explore dungeons in the process. So what is “Dwarf Quest” and how is it different than the other turn-based RPGs out there? Before we answer that, I’d like to thank Dylan Nagel from Wild Card for providing me with a free review copy.
Well, this is a first. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen or used the words “environmental”, “puzzle”, and “zombies” all in the same sentence. “Shattered Haven” breaks the mold however and features all of these things, much to my surprise. When zombies are involved (“grays” in this case), I usually find myself wielding a shotgun or barricading windows and doors. In this game however, you’ll be making use of tools, traps, and the environment to dispatch the grays in the most efficient manner possible. Before we get started, I’d like to thank Erik Johnson from Arcen Games for providing me with a free review copy.
If you’ve been following along (and shame on you if you haven’t), I previously mentioned that the Gorn would be on the front lines as far as villains were concerned. I had to admit however that the gameplay footage I saw of them didn’t add up to the Gorn image that I remember from “Arena”, the only Star Trek episode to feature them.
In a recent article, I explained how EA offered a free game to help ease the tension with the rough SimCity launch. I felt it prudent to let you know that my free game arrived today. All you’ll need to do is open Origin and check out the news of the day, which pops up in a separate window. If you have a valid claim to this prize and EA is ready to deliver it, you’ll be prompted to pick from a short list of EA games.
I couldn’t tell you the first time that I ever watched “Jurassic Park”, but I can tell you that I’ve watched it more times than I can count. The idea of co-existing with creatures that lived millions of years ago is both exciting and scary all at the same time. “Jurassic Park: The Game” certainly captures these larger than life creatures, but not everyone will appreciate the application of the gameplay mechanics.
The very first point and click adventure game that I ever played was “7th Guest.” It was a creepy, albeit frustrating experience as there was no online service that provided free guides and walk-throughs. The only magazine subscription I had that provided anything by way of guides or cheats was “Nintendo Power”, which didn’t help all that much. “ASA: A Space Adventure” is one such kind of game, though it has a science fiction twist to it. In this case, you’re an astronaut who’s been sent into space to repair a station. I don’t want to spoil the story, but suffice it to say that things spiral out of control quickly from there. Like “7th Guest” and “Myst”, you’ll be exploring the environment and trying to solve incredibly difficult puzzles. Before we get started, I’d like to thank Simon Mesnard for providing me with a free review copy.
Games like “Bejeweled” are fine, but often lack the oomph I need when I’m in the mood for something deeper. “Puzzle Quest 2” is a game I play off and on, but often doesn’t remain on my play list for extended periods of time due to one major issue: it’s unfair as hell. Before I touch on that, let’s briefly touch on what I did like about the game.
I’m an avid “Back to the Future” fan, so when someone tells me that I’m just not thinking fourth dimensionally, I usually just run them off the road and into a manure truck. At any rate, I’ve always enjoyed stories that involve going back in time to ensure the well-being of the future. Surprisingly, that’s exactly what “Retro/Grade” is all about. As a space pilot, you’ll be flying backwards in time, making sure that all of your actions are repeated exactly to safeguard the spacetime continuum. Before we get started with the flux capacitor references, I’d like to thank Matt Gilgenbach, the Co-Founder of 24 Caret Games, for providing me with a free review copy.
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to navigate the dense forests of Endor on a speeder bike (watch your “Return of the Jedi”, kids), then look no further than “Race the Sun”. In this recent Kickstarter success, players will be guiding a ship around a series of obstacles, trying to get as far as they can before the sun goes down. Before we get started with the preview, I’d like to thank Forest San Filippo for providing me with a free copy of the game. It’s important to note that the game is currently in the Alpha stages, meaning that it isn’t done yet. The below content is thus subject to change.
I come across a lot of games similar to “Minecraft”, but they usually turn out to be unique and different in their own special way. “Block Story” introduced a lot of mechanics that I felt were missing from “Minecraft”, just to name an example. “Vox” is an upcoming game with a lot of potential, bringing customization and in-depth RPG elements to the sandbox genre in ways I hadn’t seen before. Before we take a quick look at this game in further detail, I’d like to thank Steve Ball from AlwaysGeeky for providing me with a free copy. It’s worth noting that the game is still in the early Alpha stages, meaning that the game isn’t done yet and the content shown below is subject to change.
In my last news update, I was able to share some gameplay footage along with some commentary by Paramount Picture’s Senior Vice President Brian Miller. The gameplay footage was excellent, but what is the plot and what threat will befall the Enterprise this time?
The “SimCity” launch was a rough one. For days, paying customers (including myself) were unable to log in to the “SimCity” servers to play due to the high volume of players. Or more specifically…
Both “Slender: The Eight Pages” and “Haunt: The Real Slender Game” scared the crap out of me, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I came across “Slender’s Woods” on Desura, saw that it was a free download, and decided to jump right in. The graphics are on par with the former and not as good as the latter, but it’s certainly scary enough to wish you hadn’t turned around. You can check out the game yourself by downloading it or watching my gameplay video, links below.
I’ve been looking for a good air combat game for quite some time, especially those involving World War II models. While modern-day technology certainly outdoes 1940’s aviation, there’s something to be said for the grace and simplicity of planes of that era.
I’ve played pool perhaps three times in my life. The first two times were as a kid, so I had an excuse to fail miserably. The third time, on the other hand, was a few years ago. I came across Nashville billiard & patio | middle tenn’s game room superstore! and decided I should give it another try. I rubbed that blue chalk stuff on the end of my cue stick thingy like a pro, looked from left to right slowly like I owned the place, then proceeded to drain the white ball in the corner pocket during the break without hitting another ball. I nodded sagely, as if I had meant to do that and that I had my opponent right where I wanted him. Alright, so I wasn’t cut out to be a pool player…that’s what video games are for. “Virtual Pool 4” is the newest game in the “Virtual Pool” series, promising beautiful graphics and updated, realistic physics. Before we take a look at this game in further detail, I’d like to thank Steve Chaplin from Celeris, Inc. for providing me with a free review copy.