Many times when I play casual card or puzzle games, I just get stuck on how tacked on the story feels. Although players expect their games to have a plot, some types of games just don't lend themselves to it. For instance, what does solving superficial crimes have to do with playing solitaire cards? I have no idea, but Crime Solitaire tries to connect the dots.
Ballbags! Detective Inspector Hector, the hard-bitten, rough-edged lawman from Clappers Wreake is back for more in Badge of Carnage Episode Two: Senseless Acts of Justice, turning his foul mouth, surly disposition and wanton indifference to the sanctity of human life to the task of figuring out who's terrorizing his wretched, beloved city and putting a stop to it once and for all. It's a crude, lewd and outrageously offensive point-and-click cartoon cop story and for those with a taste for it, it's an absolute pot of comedy gold.
To be honest, I didn't have many expectations for Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek. It looked to be just another haunted town, amnesiac protagonist, dark hidden object game. And it is, but it's also so much more. Enigmatis is a gorgeous game that takes a tired storyline and makes it interesting again.
Nevosoft's My Kingdom for the Princess 3 introduces the next generation of characters in the series: the three sons of Arthur and Helen are competing for the affections of one princess, and this situation can't help but lead to fraternal strife. The game proves to be of as high quality as its predecessors, and will surely be a delight to play for fans of and newcomers to this series.
Back in 2010, Awakening 2: Moonfell Wood saw Princess Sophia leaving her former home in the castle and traveling through the forest home of the fairies. With the mysterious disappearance of all other humans still resting on her shoulders, a friendly griffin helps Sophia continue her journey by taking her to the mountains - the home of the Goblins. There, the Goblin King waits, as do more answers and questions surrounding what really happened to Sophia's people.
The universe is filled to the gills with celestial bodies. And, let's face it—someone's got to conquer them all in the name of humankind, right? Well, such an esteemed galactic commander happens to be you in Galcon Fusion, the most recent installment in the popular Galcon series.
Some people say that watching TV is bad for you. That's all well and good, but why does no one ever consider what's bad for the TV? Won't someone please think of the television set? In the world of Mechanic Infantry, TV is being wiped out, and you're tasked with pelting around, dodging nasty robots and saving your telly friends.
Lost Souls: Enchanted Paintingsis a hidden object/adventure title that tackles every mother's nightmare - a missing child. The gameplay never approaches difficult and the story ends up falling short, because it lacks the emotion behind the concept. It still ends up being an enjoyable experience, thanks to interesting puzzles and a solid adventure experience.