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Torchlight Review

erin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:05:51 -0600

The dungeon crawler. It's a time-honored tradition amongst gamers. Whether we're talking Dungeon Siege, Titan Quest or the more casual-friendly FATE, nearly everyone has played a game about killing orcs and selling pants. Well - almost everyone. The genre has always seemed more intimidating than need be, and Torchlight is looking to change that. We don't want to go out on a limb here, but this might just be the first dungeon-crawler that's fun, simple, and accessible to everyone.

Trine Review

erin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:03:41 -0500

A wizard, a thief and a knight walk into a treasure room - stop me if you've heard this one before. In the treasure room is an all-powerful crystal called the Trine, which merges three different souls into one body. It may be uncomfortable for them, but it's fortunate for you. Now you can rotate between these three characters at the press of a button on an adventure that traverses a world of fantasy overrun by the undead.

Zombie Bowl-O-Rama Review

erin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:29:41 -0500

Grabbing a heavy ball and sending it thundering down the lane towards ten unsuspecting white pins can be a great way to unwind, and the resounding victorious crack of the ball against its target is simply cathartic. But those who feel they need a little something extra to sweeten the experience, Zombie Bowl-O-Rama offers even more excitement by replacing the customary pins with flesh-eating undead monsters. Instead of just bowling, you get to be a zombie hunter...armed with a bowling ball.

Osmos Review

erin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:37:58 -0500

Regardless of dietary preferences, regional menu choices or personal tastes, there's one universal constant when it comes to the food cycle: big things eat little things. It should come as no surprise then that this rule isn't restricted to consumption here on Earth. Osmos is a game that takes the food chain and applies it on a cosmic scale. Equal parts hypnotic and majestic, Osmos takes zen gaming to a whole new level.

Reel Quest Review

erin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:11:01 -0500

Summer has finally gotten into full swing, and for a lot of folks there's only one thing on their mind: fishing. But not everyone is a member of the rod and reel set. For those of us more comfortable with a PDA that a worm on a hook, Big Fish Games is offering up a title to bring out the inner angler in all of us, Reel Quest.

BurgerTime Deluxe Review

joel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:10:35 -0500

Who could forget Burger Time, the tasty '80s arcade game that challenged players to build hamburgers and avoid running into the nasty toppings. Even fitness guru Jillian Michaels, star of The Biggest Loser, says she spent many a quarter on this frantic arcade puzzler back in the day.

Well, it's back. Namco Networks has resurrected this classic but while adding new game-play elements, better graphics, bigger levels (both vertically and horizontally) and minigames, too. It's not perfect, but a delicious update nonetheless.

Aztaka Review

erin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:11:11 -0500

The word "reverence" isn't something often used when describing games. But Aztaka, a new, independently-developed game from Citeremis, shows that when a developer has reverence for both the history behind their game as well as while crafting it, great things will likely result. And result they have.

Set in Mexico in1328, Aztaka follows the story of an Aztec named Huitzilo, a young man with a big destiny. His task is to find the seven keys to the Path of Gods and bring balance back to his people and his land. Aiding him in his task is Ayohpa, a hummingbird with a mysterious past, and Huitzilo's source of magic. The two warriors must stop the evil Snake Woman, Chihuac, who murdered your mother.

Pro Pinball Fantastic Journey Review

erin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:15:16 -0500

It's amazing what a little look back at gaming history can do for perspective. I have been hankering for a realistic pinball game with decent physics, table design and control for a while now. Imagine my surprise when I played Pro Pinball Fantastic Journey. This game managed to fulfill my needs for a good pinball game. But here's the kicker: They accomplished it ten years ago. Thanks to download site Good Old Games, this historical oversight can be rectified.

Released back in 1999, Pro Pinball Fantastic Journey is the fourth title in the series. Each part of the name plays a key role in the gameplay experience.

Sky Taxi Review

erin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:28:28 -0500