Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase (Switch)
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Posted on November 8th, 2017 by
Soldam is a colorful puzzle game that’s like a cross between Tetris and Othello. It’s reminiscent of puzzle games from the 90’s (because it actually was), and it’s available to download on Nintendo Switch.
Universal Classics Pinball (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on November 6th, 2017 by
Three of Universal Studios’ most popular movies: Jaws, E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial, and the Back to the Future trilogy are now available as video pinball tables from Zen Studios, makers of the Pinball FX and Zen Pinball platforms. But these three tables are the first new ones for Zen Studios’ upgraded Pinball FX3. It’s available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Pokémon Playhouse (iOS, Android)
Posted on November 3rd, 2017 by
Kids love Pokémon. And they have for more than two decades now. But surprisingly, with all the kid-focused Pokémon games out there now, there is very little for the younger crowd. Sure there have been a few games like Pokémon Channel on GameCube and the PokePark games on Wii. But not really much for the preschool set. Until now. Introducing Pokémon Playhouse, a game designed for the smallest of Pokémon fans. It’s available to download on iOS and Android devices (reviewed on iPad here). Best of all, it’s a free to play game with NO in game purchases or ads!
Codenames Duet (Boardgame)
Posted on November 2nd, 2017 by
In the cooperative game Codenames Duet, two players alternate giving one word clues to each other hoping the other player will select specific words out of a 5×5 grid. Clues must be flexible as the players have a limited number of clues available to suss out the needed 15 words, but they can’t be too general as several words on the grid result in an immediate loss when chosen. Codenames was a great party game (played between two teams with a clue giver for each) and Codenames Duet brings that fun gameplay to a cooperative, two person game.
Codenames Duet
Publisher: Czech Games Edition
Ages: 11+
Players: 2
Time: 15 minutes
(Review copy provided by Czech Games)
The Amazing World of Gumball: Wrecker’s Revenge (iOS, Android)
Posted on November 1st, 2017 by
The Amazing World of Gumball is one of Cartoon Network’s most popular shows right now. It’s about a cat named Gumball who goes to middle school and lives with his blended family of cats and rabbits and his best friend/brother goldfish. I’ve never been a big fan of the show, but I do like the mixed media art style. Now you can play as Gumball in Wrecker’s Revenge, a free-to-play downloadable game on iOS and Android (reviewed on iPad here).
Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate (Boardgame)
Posted on October 31st, 2017 by
Part story, part game, Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate is never the same game twice. Players start the game exploring the city of Baldur’s Gate. About halfway through the game changes into an entirely new experience when one player becomes the traitor and begins to work at cross purposes to the rest of the players. Neither side knows the other’s winning conditions until the contest is over. Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate takes the gameplay of the popular Betrayal at House on the Hill (released in 2004) and blends it together with a strong Dungeons and Dragons theme. The result is a fun, narrative rich, slightly horror-esque delve into the Forgotten Realms.
Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate
Publisher: Avalon Hill / Wizards of the Coast
Ages: 12+
Players: 3-6
Time: 60 minutes
(Review copy provided by Wizards of the Coast)
King’s Knight: Wrath of the Dark Dragon (iOS, Android)
Posted on October 30th, 2017 by
It’s “Free-to-Play Week” at GamerDad, where we’ll look at free mobile titles all week! In Final Fantasy XV, some of the characters enjoy talking about and playing a video game in their world called King’s Knight. And now you can play that game for free on mobile devices (reviewed on iPad here). But King’s Knight has a bigger history than that. Read on to find out more!
Culdcept Revolt (3DS)
Posted on October 28th, 2017 by
Culdcept Revolt brings the “Monopoly meets trading card game” back for another round. Roll to move, but fight monsters instead of purchase properties, and upgrade terrain rather than place houses or hotels. The game does not end end with elimination, it ends when one player collects enough magical power. An enjoyable game if one is willing to look past the somewhat random nature of the dice.
The story of Culdcept Revolt centers around the main character (who has amnesia – surprise!) in a town strictly controlled by a nasty dictator. Your character makes a few friends who band together to try to overthrow the government or at least distract them enough to escape the city to the freedom beyond. Challenge the enemy characters in a Culdcept “duel” as you try to recover your memories and take down “the man.”
LEGO Dimensions Beetlejuice Fun Pack
Posted on October 27th, 2017 by
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! I remember watching this movie a couple of times when I was a kid, but I haven’t seen it since then. It was pretty popular, though. So much so that they had a Beetlejuice Saturday morning cartoon when I was a kid as well. It wasn’t my favorite, but I do remember it being of higher quality than most of the other Saturday morning cartons at the time. Plus I think I read it won an Emmy. Now the Ghost with the Most is haunting LEGO Dimensions with the Beetlejuice Fun Pack. It’s available to play on nearly all current game consoles, but reviewed on Wii U here.
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (Nintendo 3DS)
Posted on October 26th, 2017 by
Yet another foray into the giant tree. Etrian Odyssey V brings back once again the old-school party building, turn based combat, exploration RPG. Form up a party of up to five characters, and delve your way UPWARDS into the giant Yggdrasil (say that three times fast.) Abandoning even the slim storylines of past games, take your party higher and higher into the tree to find the riches within. EOV: Beyond the Myth brings more of the same found in previous games, which is a good thing.
