Friday, January 30 2009
A Vampyre Story
Working as a graphic artist on a successful game does not necessarily translate into the ability to successfully write and develop one.
Wednesday, December 10 2008
The Campbellian Myth of Monkey Island
The Secret of Monkey Island is one of the '90s' best examples of interactive fiction, and it accomplishes this by using a variety of narrative and game design techniques to deliver a Joseph Campbell experience.
Friday, November 21 2008
Sam & Max: Season One
For a player wanting a good laugh, Sam & Max delivers.
Wednesday, November 5 2008
Unsolved Crimes
Unsolved Crimes keeps the tradition of point 'n' click adventuring alive on the Nintendo DS.
Wednesday, September 24 2008
Dracula: Origin
Dracula: Origin is one of those rare examples of the adventure genre that steadfastly avoids humor as if it will irrevocably damage its credibility.
Monday, September 22 2008
Quest for Glory II: Trial By Fire
This remake is such a precise recreation of the original, right down to all of the scenes looking exactly the same, that there are no real complaints to make.
Wednesday, September 10 2008
The Immortals of Terra
The Immortals of Terra represents the collision of the niche audience of adventure gamers with the niche audience of Perry Rhodan fans.
Wednesday, August 13 2008
Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People, Episode One: Homestar Ruiner
You control Strong Bad's actions in this very basic point and click game as he tries to win the Race to the End of the Race.
Friday, April 4 2008
Bully: Scholarship Edition
The Bully franchise is more or less Grand Theft Auto filtered through the meaner streets of boarding school.
Friday, March 21 2008
Sam & Max: Season 2
The comedy routines between Sam and Max run a bit like Calvin & Hobbes humor taken to a freakish extreme.
