Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels Plus (360, PS3)
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Posted on February 25th, 2013 by
I gotta hand it to kids today. They’re a lot smarter than what we think they are. Case in point: I’ve been reviewing several Yu-Gi-Oh games over the years. It’s a popular long running trading card game by Konami. And even after all this time, I still can’t wrap my head around the complex rules of the game. But kids can pick it up seemingly easily! I’m also impressed with how long the card game has been around. It’s been like, what, about ten years? Wow! Anyway, the latest game based on the trading cards is a downloadable 360 and PS3 title called Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels Plus (PS3 version reviewed here).
Reader Review: Special Forces Team X (PC, 360)
Posted on February 22nd, 2013 by
If you love first and third person shooters, here is a new downloadable one for Xbox 360 and PC (360 version reviewed here. According to my brother Jeff, it’s a mish-mash of various popular games in this genre. And since he’s an expert on this kind of thing, I’m going to have him review it! Click to read his take on Special Forces: Team X.
Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories (PSN)
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by
Just a heads up and mini-review about NIS America’s PS2 classic Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories, which is now available to purchase and download on the PSN store for play on the PS3. The game is a strategy RPG with cartoony anime characters. Play as Adell, who lives in a cursed world where everyone has been turned into demons. To change his family back to normal, Adell summons Zenon, King of Demons. But the spell goes wrong and they get Zenon’s spoiled daughter princess Rosalyn instead. Now Adell and Rosalyn must go on a madcap adventure to confront Zenon and bash a few Prinnies along the way.
Review: Fire Emblem Awakening (3DS)
Posted on February 19th, 2013 by
While I was unfamiliar with the series, the first Fire Emblem to make its way to US shores was an exciting event for me. It arrived in the heyday of the GameBoy Advance strategy gaming, where strategy titles were just starting to appear for Nintendo’s portable systems. I jumped at a chance to review the game and was surprised to find a rich role-playing backdrop to a turn based strategy game. The game was difficult, but rewarded wise play. While it was a hit among hard core games, I felt the permanent death of battle casualties did not mesh well with the more casual style of play expected from a GBA gaming experience. Several titles and systems later, Fire Emblem Awakening appears on the 3DS as the first handheld version to appear since those bygone days of the GBA. Available as a cartridge or as a download, the game takes great advantage of the dual screens and has options to make it even more approachable to the more casual handheld gaming crowd.
Redneck Revenge: A Zombie Road Trip (iPad)
Posted on February 15th, 2013 by
You’re just a good ol’ boy hanging out at the local roadside bar. When all of a sudden, zombies attack! It’s time to get out your shotgun and go on a zombie hunt in this shooter for iPad.
PinWar (iPad)
Posted on February 8th, 2013 by
Pinwar is a unique combination of pinball and air hockey. Just like pinball, trigger the flippers by tapping on the left and right sides of the iPad. You can also shake the iPad to ‘tilt’ the table. A single player can challenge the CPU or another person. The second player controls flippers on the other side of the field by holding the same iPad and tapping in the opposite corners. Whoever sends their pinballs into the other player’s hole the most wins.
Meowsers: Action Cats (iPad)
Posted on February 5th, 2013 by
In Meowsers: Action Cats for iPad, guide one of three different felines with your finger as you help them collect gems, gobble up tasty mice, and avoid obstacles like pitfalls and mean dogs.
Snow Queen (iPad)
Posted on January 30th, 2013 by
Snow Queen is an interactive storybook based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale. You can download it on iPad. It tells the story of two friends Gerda and Kai, and how Gerda rescues Kai from the Snow Queen’s icy palace.
Endless Alphabet (iPad)
Posted on January 29th, 2013 by
Endless Alphabet is a new iPad app that helps teach young children about not only letters, but early reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills. And it is host to a bunch of silly monsters who keep kids entertained along the way. But best of all, it’s free for a limited time!
Lode Runner Classic (iPad)
Posted on January 25th, 2013 by
My first gaming system was an Apple ][+ back in the early 80’s, which seems weird to think about today since I’m mostly a console gamer now. But back then while everyone else was complaining about the poor port of Pac-Man for the Atari 2600, I was enjoying a near arcade perfect version on my old Apple PC. Some of my other favorites included Aquatron and Spare Change. Another one I played quite a bit was Lode Runner. Now you can enjoy the classic Lode Runner game on various iOS devices and smartphones (game played on iPad here).
