Android Game Reviews
Angry Birds was already an enormous success on iOS before it was ported to Android so there was never any doubt that this would be a hit. The Android version is polished, addictive and has been receiving constant updates making it one of the best time wasters available on the platform.
Gameplay: Fiendishly addictive.
Graphics: Very stylish and easy on the eyes.
Sound: Catchy theme song and good sound effects
Console Reviews
Five years in the making and still impressive, Alan Wake is one of the best exclusives on the system. The story is utterly compelling and the gameplay has just the right amount of action and tension to keep you hooked to the end. There’s a few minor issues here and there but overall this is a solid game that deserves to be played by all fans of the genre.
Gameplay: Tense flashlight and firearm battles with the Taken and some good story sections.
Graphics: Nicely done and really gives the impression of a large gameworld even if you are mostly restricted to a linear path.
Sound: Good sound effects and good voice acting
PC Game Reviews
Considering the license, American Pickers: The Road Less Traveled could have been so much more than just another straightforward hidden object game. Newcomers and young fans might enjoy the simple gameplay, but if you are familiar with the genre, there is nothing new here to shake things up a bit. Enjoyable but disappointing all things considered.
Gameplay: Find hidden objects and buy them.
Graphics: Not bad, but nothing that stands out either.
Sound: The voice clips are all taken from the show and sound a bit random
PC Game Reviews
4 Elements is a polished and entertaining match three game that is well worth checking out if you are a fan of the casual genre. The story is aimed squarely at children, but the gameplay offers fun for all ages. It is one of those games that are perfect for playing when you have a few spare minutes to kill and don’t feel like firing up something more involving.
Gameplay: Addictive, but rather easy and somewhat repetitive.
Graphics: Colorful but nothing really special
Sound: The music remains unobtrusive for the most part
PC Game Reviews
Procyon is a game that has more than a passing resemblance to the classic arcade titles from companies such as Irem and Toaplan. It won’t take long to complete the five levels on offer, but you’ll have fun doing so and the game is available at a bargain price. Procyon focuses on delivering a solid shooter instead of really shaking up the genre but it is polished and very enjoyable.
Gameplay: Nice, solid arcade shooter.
Graphics: Not the most detailed, but plenty of colors and explosions.
Sound: Great soundtrack and some pretty good sound effects
PC Game Reviews
Clockwork Tales lacks a compelling plot, but makes up for it with a unique steam-punk setting and some lovely hand-drawn visuals. It also veers a little too close to being short and easy for our taste, but it is certainly entertaining while it lasts. Anyone looking for a change of pace from all the supernatural themed hidden object games will definitely enjoy this game. Clockwork Tales is also very newcomers friendly, so if you are unfamiliar with the genre, it is a great place to start.
Gameplay: A nice gentle introduction to the genre with relatively easy puzzles and mini-games.
Graphics: The same high quality hand-drawn artwork that we have come to expect from Artifex Mundi.
Sound: The voice acting is decent enough and the music is rather good
PC Game Reviews
With so much potential and clearly a lot of work put into the audio and visuals, its hard not to be disappointed by the lackluster level designs and imprecise controls. This Ultimate Sith Edition includes all downloadable content from the console versions plus an extra level set on Hoth, but the rather large download size (30GB) and host of annoyances makes this one for the die-hard Star Wars fans only.
Gameplay: Ultimately could have been so much better. Still playable, but not living up to the standards of the Jedi Knight series.
Graphics: Excellent art style and some visually stunning locations.
Sound: Decent voice acting and stellar audio
PC Game Reviews
Atom Zombie Smasher is one of those games that look deceptively simple, but once you start playing the hours just fly by. It’s got a lot of replay value and while the visuals are very basic they convey the sense of urgency and excitement very clearly. All in all a game that should be added to your collection without hesitation.
Gameplay: Save citizens while killing zombies.
Graphics: As basic as you can get, but still very stylish in its own way.
Sound: The wacky music somehow fits the game perfectly. Good sound effects as well
PC Game Reviews
It was a very long wait for gamers back when Stonekeep was first announced until it was released, but it was also worth it. The game is fun to play, although some role playing purists might bemoan the lack of character customization. Stonekeep features a long quest, with plenty of great characters, but is hampered somewhat by slightly tedious combat and endless corridors that look the same. If you don’t mind the slow pace and the fact that the visuals are definitely showing their age, then you will have a lot of fun with Stonekeep.
Gameplay: A fun dungeon crawler with a better than average storyline.
Graphics: Obviously dated now, but back in its time the enemies and special effects were brilliant.
Sound: The voice acting is surprisingly good and the music is nice and atmospheric
PC Game Reviews
The Ultima series provided the world with some truly groundbreaking games over the years and it is great to see the humble roots of such an excellent series. This EGA version has been given a new visual coat of paint compared to the monochromatic original, but still looks archaic compared to modern titles. However, the gameplay, although simplistic, can still entertain if you are able to look past the limitations. Whether you want to play it for nostalgic reasons or simply see what all the fuss was about, Ultima 1 should definitely be owned by all retro fans and RPG aficionados.
Gameplay: Truly great for its time, but obviously it is very simplistic by modern standards.
Graphics: Once again good for its time, but time hasn’t been too kind.
Sound: Nothing more than noise
