Archive for October, 2009
Did you ever notice, that people only give you certain titles or form of address, when you are in some sort of trouble (and which they would never otherwise use to call you in real life)? That’s what this crap is worth my friend! Sprung to mind, when Guybrush (Tales of Monkey Island – Chapter [...]
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There’s one thing this engine really doesn’t do good (a.k.a. it’s weakest point) – great, wide areas with round shapes. Especially rural areas, with mountains maybe. The performance is the worst there too. So, where does the game start? Exactly, in a mountain village… To me it felt like an instant letdown. But whoever “survives” [...]
There are games that are really decent in what they do overall – these games are already what will please every passionate player and are worth more than just one look. The next category are games, which become interesting for certain genre freaks because of their theme. While Forces of Corruption blows my mind as [...]
Dark Country is one of these genre gems, that are too easily overlooked. Besides the very memorable cinematography, all mystery fans should give it a go. Although I found the story at some point a little predictable, there is still enough left to think about. Also, it’s a good opportunity to point out, why it [...]
The podcast I listen to explains stuff like “what does ISP stand for”, but I wonder – if anyone, who wouldn’t already know what that means, would really listen to shows like this, where would all the people come from, who don’t know Jack?
As if any of you didn’t watch at Salina from all possible angles.^^ Just finished it this week and BOY did I love this game. It was awesome and is clearly one of the best role-playing games of the last years (The Witcher was the last RPG to fill me with this much enthusiasm). I [...]
Is a boring and stupid book/story bad, when it’s mission statement is to describe something boring and stupid?
Everything works automatically in Seven. Bloody everything. And no one knows by which standards/detection mechanisms this is decided. Secret lists, which are always processed unintermitted, seem to be in control. The next user generation won’t know it any different. Strange stuff! If it would be optional, it might even be a good idea!
