Posts Tagged ‘review’
  • Defense Technica (Review) PC

    Posted by on December 3, 2013 under PC, Portables
    Defense Technica is a traditional tower defense game with unforgiving AI and challenging gameplay. You start each round with just enough cash to purchase the towers needed to defend your base. Deciding on which towers to use and where to place them is vital to your survival. As you kill the enemies that attack your base, they will drop money that can used to purchase additional towers. You can unl... more.
  • Gamebook Adventure: Curse of the Assassin (Review) iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

    Posted by on December 3, 2013 under Portables, Reviews
    The Fighting Fantasy series has been around since the early 1980's. People old enough to remember this era will most likely remember these books, their authors and how they revolutionized paperback D&D gaming. Australian developer Tin Man Games remembers them quite well, and has revived The Fighting Fantasy series as digital interactive books on both tablets and smartphone devices. The Gameboo... more.
  • Heaven’s Hitman Hurtin’ The Unholy – Painkiller: Hell & Damnation (Review) Xbox 360

    Posted by on November 25, 2013 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    For someone such as myself who really appreciates a good nod to throwback classics from the days of yore, naturally I was mighty excited to sink my gaming claws into the 360 version of "Painkiller: Hell & Damnation" by The Farm 51 and Nordic Games GmbH. And I'll tell you - what an action-packed thrill ride thriller this title turned out to be. P: H&D is actually based on the first "Pain... more.
  • Heaven’s Hitman Hurtin’ The Unholy – Painkiller: Hell & Damnation (Review) Xbox 360

    Posted by on November 25, 2013 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    For someone such as myself who really appreciates a good nod to throwback classics from the days of yore, naturally I was mighty excited to sink my gaming claws into the 360 version of "Painkiller: Hell & Damnation" by The Farm 51 and Nordic Games GmbH. And I'll tell you - what an action-packed thrill ride thriller this title turned out to be. P: H&D is actually based on the first "Painki... more.
  • Dragon’s Lair II: Timewarp (Review) Mac

    Posted by on November 25, 2013 under Mac, Reviews
    Dirk the Daring can't seem to keep Princess Daphne safe. After saving her from Singe the Dragon, Dirk must now rescue his fair maiden from the evil wizard Mordroc before they marry. Aided by a talking Time Machine, Dirk must travel through well-known fairytales and time periods to defeat the wizard and rescue Daphne once and for all. Dragon's Lair II: Timewarp uses simple play mechanics that re... more.
  • Final Exam (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on November 25, 2013 under PS3, Reviews
    The side-scrolling beat 'em up genre has come a long way since the days of Double Dragon. The genre has evolved beyond simple button mashing and end level boss encounters. Final Exam by developer Mighty Rocket Studios places you in a post-apocalyptic urban environment that is infested with aggressive monsters and packs of hideous flying creatures. As the game starts, you must choose from one of... more.
  • How To Survive (Review) PC

    Posted by on November 12, 2013 under PC, Reviews
    How to Survive may seem like just another ordinary shooter, but this couldn't be further from the truth. How to Survive is a survival action RPG that breaks all the boundaries. Based on the fundamentals of survival, the game requires the player to drink, sleep and eat to maintain their character's health status. Going without drinking or eating for prolong periods of time can lower your stamina, m... more.
  • Superfrog HD (Review) Mac

    Posted by on November 12, 2013 under Mac, Reviews
    Looking for a great game to jump into? Superfrog HD ($9.99) by Team 17 is just a leap away in the Steam store. You and your Princess are on your way happily ever after when your Princess is taken by an evil witch and turns you into a frog. You must leap and dodge your way through 6 worlds with 4 levels to save her. The levels start easy and increase in difficulty the higher you go. You start ou... more.
  • Shadow Warrior (Review) PC

    Posted by on November 12, 2013 under PC, Reviews
    Have you ever wanted to be a ninja? What about a chain-smoking ninja? Well you're about to have that chance. 3DRealms has re-released the classic Shadow Warrior as a remastered title with improved graphics. Like the classic Redux version that was released recently, the remastered version requires little thinking on the player’s behalf to actually enjoy it. As the outrageously funny hero who l... more.
  • Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on November 8, 2013 under PS3, Reviews
    The Overlord of the Netherworld has passed away and it's time for his replacement to inherit the throne. Demons of all kinds have battled each other for the right to rule the dark world, but only one remained triumphant in the end - the Overlord's son, Lahari. Despite winning the right to be Overlord, Lahari doesn't possess his father's charisma or the respect of his demonic peers. With his friend... more.