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DEFCON with Uplink (PC CD)

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from: Introversion Software

June 08, 2007
If you have ever seen the seminal 80's film Wargames then you now know what you are buying- a vector graphic style real time strategy game of World War 3.

So there are much prettier games out there, faster paced games out there and games with more variety. But what makes this game unique is the minimalist graphics combined with the staggeringly subtle sound track leads to the first anti-war computer war game.

What I mean by this is where there are lots of sober war games, they still fundamentally work on the adrenaline rush of the kill or the victory. This game (purely by suggestion) gets you wondering why you are playing the game in the first place and ultimately you may realise that while you have "won" the sheer ... Read More:

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Roller Coaster Tycoon (PC)

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from: Hasbro


This game is superb. The graphics could be considered outdated but, becuase of their unique style they wont be outdated until we're all walking around in ultra realistic cyber worlds shooting lasers out of our eyes. Longevity wise this game is once again hard to fault, it has hours of game play and if you buy the expanion pack (probably for a good price due to its age) then you will have hours more fun, i spent most of the time just playing one level for hours. This is a great game and is better than the other roller coaster tycoons, it is in all ways a genre classic.

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Runaway: A Road Adventure (PC DVD)

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from: FHI

May 11, 2007
the game is very liner, you have to do things in the right order,

the girls asleep..
throw water on girl?
the glass has a hole in it..
set fire sprinkeler off!
you can't..
go and read a medical book about how to wake up girl (i'm not joking)
ok..
set fire sprinkeler off
the fire sprinkeler goes off, she wakes up..

it's the visual vertion of the old text based games of the 80's
you are in a room.. there is a door..
open door?
i don't understand..
push door?
you can't..
pull door!
it wont move..
examine door
the door has a handle..
turn handle
you hear a click..
open door
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Falcon 4.0: Allied Force (PC CD)

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from: Contact Sales

September 23, 2005
This flight simulator is an excellent choice if you'd like to add a small fast jet to your collection. Reasonably realistic air traffic control communication with aircraft functions and handling. Graphics are also very good. I recommend this, I don't think you'll be dissappointed.

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Nancy Drew White Wolf of Icicle Creek (PC)

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from: Her Interactive

June 08, 2007
I'd never rate the Nancy Drew as the best possible adventure games. They tend to be puzzle heavy - that is, abstract puzzles rather than logical deduction about the real situation. What's always good is the quality of the voice acting, and the way the story progresses. I also felt that Icicle Creek was quite fair in helping you along.

I've seen complaints about having to continuously do the chores - in fact, at least in junior mode this wasn't necessary - occasionally you are prompted to do the meals or do the rooms when you don't bother, but then there's a plot development that makes it necessary at that time. Also the survey you have to fill out at some point - well I just guessed a couple of answers, and it didn't seem to make any difference ... Read More:

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Chuzzle (PC CD)

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from: Focus Multimedia Ltd

November 23, 2007
I'd never rate the Nancy Drew as the best possible adventure games. They tend to be puzzle heavy - that is, abstract puzzles rather than logical deduction about the real situation. What's always good is the quality of the voice acting, and the way the story progresses. I also felt that Icicle Creek was quite fair in helping you along.

I've seen complaints about having to continuously do the chores - in fact, at least in junior mode this wasn't necessary - occasionally you are prompted to do the meals or do the rooms when you don't bother, but then there's a plot development that makes it necessary at that time. Also the survey you have to fill out at some point - well I just guessed a couple of answers, and it didn't seem to make any difference ... Read More:

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Best of Range: Call of Duty - Deluxe Edition (PC CD)

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from: Activision

June 29, 2006
And you're going to enjoy it.

After Half-Life 2, this is probably the best linear FPS shooter that you can get your sweaty mitts on. It all comes down to the noise: the constant barrage of gunfire by the enemy and by your allies; the shouted orders of your sergeant; the rumble of the tank rush. It also comes down to the "Oh. My. God" setpieces. There is nothing out there that I have seen to trounce the Stalingrad introduction - it's exactly like watching the first minutes of the film Enemy at the Gates.

The team who have made this game have put forward so many situations, it truly boggles the mind. The chase sequences, the sniper duels, the rush for cover before the machine guns open up, the SAS ops... United Offensive is also a worthy ... Read More:

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F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate (PC DVD)

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from: Sierra

November 16, 2007
Visualy I have no problem with it. Yes it's dated but I don't mind. Engine does seem more optimised and runs a dream on mine (Vista x64 Ulti,PD945,4GB,GF7950gt512mb) and I think they have crammed more special effect into this but even if this was the newest greatest looking game out it still wouldn't get a good review from me.

As others mention the story is a bit, meh and all the 'new' stuff here really doesn't add much. Doesn't have nearly as much atmosphere or scare but has a couple of moments. The action and scare doesn't blend and for most of it have no idea what it all about I'm just going round shooting. This is a great deal to do with they've made it much more a fast shooter.

Probably the most defining thing about the original FEAR was ... Read More:

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Anno 1701 (PC DVD)

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from: Deep Silver

November 02, 2006
Good fun. I'll start right off with complaints. 1) Run low on chocolate and the townfolk R A M P A G E through the town starting fires and,,,the money goes away and it can take quite a while before the economy stabilizes enough to get going again. 2) A lot of micromanaging needed. Too much really. 3) The animations- The ships SNAP around too much. The damage by shot fire is ghostly and unrealistic (when attacking ships and other targets)
The good!! GREAT imersion and all to all economic action. The graphics are a little flashy, but good enough. The camera use is very good. You can really look around pretty good. A lot of options regarding play style.

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Zuma (Mac/PC CD)

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from: Focus Multimedia Ltd

November 23, 2007
It is said that a good chef is one that can cook-up miracles with scraps. This is such a miracle: enclosed within only a few MBs the MUMBO-JUMBO team has enclosed a game you will GREATLY ENJOY!!

A series of colored balls (with the number of different colors increasing every few levels) gets pushed and you have to match them in sets of three or more in order to remove them - and prevent them from reaching the end zone. There are two different modes: numbered balls per level and endless ball-trains in a specific level. Both are exceptional addictive!!

This is a perfect example of what has come to be known as Casual Gaming. It would be a good idea to download the 60-min trial version from a site, such as REFLEXIVE (you can Google it), and decide for yourself ... Read More: