As a child of the 80s, I have very fond memories of Sierra’s adventure titles. I was particularly fond of Space Quest, as its sci-fi theme and tongue-in-cheek humour (which is a staple of these titles) really struck a chord with me. I also enjoyed the early King’s Quest games, but didn’t stick with the franchise after the first few, having moved on to other things. Over the years...[Read More]
King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. In each chapter, an aging King Graham reflects on his life of adventure with his granddaughter, Gwendolyn.
All hail the blue bomber. For those of us who grew up in the 80s, Megaman was an important pillar in our gaming experience. Offering tight and punishing gameplay, it set itself apart from the Mario Bros. and Alex Kidd games of the time. The Megaman series was probably my favourite platformer from that era, so it’s only fair to warn you that I and writing this review with no small amount of n...[Read More]
Sushi Go is one of the few things on Earth that can make me use the word “adorable”. Designed around the concept of a sushi restaurant your job is to collect ingredients as they whiz past – combining them to make the most delicious and satisfying meal of all. Using cutely decorated cards in lieu of food on a sushi train Sushi Go is designed well and should appeal to players of all ages...[Read More]
Gloom is a game for two to four players who each are given control of an eccentric family. The object of the game is to lower the self-worth points of the player's own family with cards that cause negative events, eventually killing them. At the same time, positive points are played on opponent's family members. After one family is completely killed off, the player with the lowest Family Value (th...[Read More]
Life can be difficult, unfair, and depressing at times. Some believe these moments help us properly appreciate the good however, in Gloom, they serve the greater purpose of providing the backdrop for a fantastic story! Played with unique, clear cards Gloom combines solid gameplay with great social aspects totranscend the gimmick and provide an original and enjoyable experience. Your goal, in Gloom...[Read More]