Western Adventures
When trying to figure out what adventure game I wanted to play next I noticed a similar premise between two on my to-play list. …
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Design Students at Work
I came across a couple games produced by students at two game development schools that have really interesting and fun concepts: Attack of the 50 Ft Robot and Devil’s Tuning Fork. …
Continue readingDisappointing Horror
I recently tried playing the adventure game Downfall by Harvester Games. It had received good reviews and the screenshots I’d seen intrigued me. …
Continue readingGravity Versus Wax and Goo
A few months ago, I picked up the two indie hits, Crayon Physics and World of Goo It had been a while since I had played a physics-based puzzle game – not since The Incredible Machine.
Continue readingI love games: Crystalis
Not long ago I read a post on SpectacleRock.com that mentioned the game, Crystalis, which immediately sent me into nostalgia mode. …
Continue readingGumshoe Rabbi
Shivah shows that as far as adventure games are concerned, a well-written story will always trump graphical power. …
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I’m a sucker for cute robots
From the makers of the Flash games Samorost 1 and 2, comes Machinarium. It’s a full-length adventure game featuring a robot who’s trying to save his girlfriend and his city from a robot gang of bullies. …
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From Claymation to Pixelation
Wallace and Gromit are a British stop-motion clay duo who have starred in numerous film shorts, a full length feature film, a few video games, and who have quite a following. Without spending too much time describing them, they are very funny, and if you haven’t seen their films, I highly recommend that you do. Their comedic style is very light and highly accessible. …
Continue readingSamorost: How a Flash game should be done
Samorost 1 and 2 are adventure Flash games designed by Amanita Design, a Czech independent game developer. They follow a space man of sorts who lives on a mossy asteroid. …
Continue readingWant A Challenge?
Anyone who follows video game news already knows about Braid or at least has heard of it. The game has been one of the most acclaimed indie hits in recent years and for good reason. I came to the party a bit late –the game has been out for a while – but I can’t resist joining in on the praise. …
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