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Totem Tribe Review
Based on first impressions, gamers might be fooled into thinking that Totem Tribe is just an unimaginative Virtual Villagers clone. However, aside from a few similarities in basic gameplay, the only thing that both of them share is the setting - namely, isolated islands in an unknown ocean. In reality, Totem Tribe sparkles with creativity and uniqueness that should serve as an inspiration for future casual game developers.
Totem Tribe Preview
Enkord has offered us a sneak peek at its next game, Totem Tribe, a title that will combine hidden object elements with real-time strategy and adventure gameplay.
Svetlograd Review
Remember the good old days of casual gaming, when every other title wasn't a hidden object challenge, but rather Zuma-style marble-popper? The gang at developer Enkord obviously does, as the company has channeled its creativity into making Svetlograd - which clearly falls into the latter category - the most gloriously bonus- and destructible environment-laden title of its kind. Nonetheless, as hands-on play reveals, the approach tends to favor quantity over quality, ultimately leaving the outing a solid, if not truly eye-opening genre entry.
Aerial Mahjong Review
When you see the word "mahjong" in the title of a computer game, you know what to expect: It will challenge you to clear elaborate stacks of tiles by matching identical game pieces. And as you begin playing, you'll instinctively know that in order to select a tile for elimination, it must be free to either the left or right. What you don't know from a game's title are the twists that differentiate it from the crowd. That's how it works with Aerial Mahjong from Enkord, a game that plays on your expectations of what a mahjong release is and then turns them upside down.
Emerald Tale Review
Emerald Tale, a cute and charming 3-in-a-row puzzler from Enkord, can best be described as Bejeweled meets Car Jam, borrowing from both of these game types to create a brand new interactive experience.
Clayside Review
When Bejeweled appeared, players were content with swapping gems and trying to beat their personal best. Since then, developers hoping to repeat the success of Popcap's classic have thrown in more twists and turns than a bag of pretzels. Developer Enkord is no stranger to this drill, having released their third match-three game, Clayside. Although similar to their previous efforts, Zodiac Tower and Jurassic Realm, Enkord's latest does have a few variations all its own.
