Developer: 5th Cell Media
Publisher: Warner Bros.
Released on Nov 20, 2012
A sequel to the original Scribblenauts franchise for the Nintendo DS, Scribblenauts Unlimited will take you on a new adventure around the world. Travel from the big city, over mythical lands, and into space as you solve unique puzzles using your world navigator and magical notepad.
Genre: A Strategy and Adventure Game
Continue reading Scribblenauts Unlimited ReviewTraveling the vast land with a sword in hand, the warrior walks with a purpose in their soul. The task handed to them is truly one of great importance, and the challenge they face is likely to be a test of their brains, brawn, and battle skills.
Sounds familiar? It should be as it is the core idea of any roleplaying game (RPG for short). These games ask the player to take on the role of an exploring character and grow them into a person capable of accomplishing the mission that is set out before them.
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Developer: RobTop Games
Publisher: See Above
Released on Dec 22, 2014
Geometry Dash is an interesting gem among platforming games on Steam by integrating both classic side-scrolling action and instant-death survival mode to some catchy techno music. Are you up for the challenge of getting all 120 achievements? It is listed as an indie action game and I can totally see why.
Genre: Action/Rhythm Game
Continue reading Geometry Dash ReviewA Simple Text Adventure Game
Developer: Vasily Voronkov, Ryan Joseph, Peter Kosyh
Publisher: Instead Community
Released on May 8, 2015
Mainland is an interactive text storybook adventure set in the 19th century. After a closer look, I’m more convinced that it is not actually a game but rather a fictional novel where you type commands into the text box to generate a specific action.
You control an explorer who was shipwrecked on an unknown island, being the sole survivor of a plague that killed both the captain and crew. The narrative is told in 1st person from his perspective as you progress through the entries written in his diary.
Genre: Free-to-play Indie Game
Continue reading Mainland ReviewSince we’ve already suggested what constitutes gameplay, it’s time to tackle the next tough subject of “Do gamers prefer to play on their keyboards as opposed to controllers?” I recently found a report on PC Overwatch players winning against players who use a controller.
It’s making me wonder about the debate because apparently at higher levels, shooting enemy teams in Overwatch is more precise on a keyboard which is why console users are buying a Xim4 adaptor to even the battlefield.
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