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bigpixels' Review - October 1, 2007 |
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$9.99
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| Classic arcade action with lots of alien blasting fun! |
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Classic goodness for the masses
I have to agree with DutchBreeze, so I won't go on about the things he's already mentioned. I'd say this is more of a spinoff of Galaga 88 than the original Galaga. Edgar M Vigdal's one-man-show is a soulful look into the past of great games.
Edgar hails from Norway, home of some of the world's greatest programming tour-de-force's, and that would explain why some of the music mentioned in the credits is in .MOD format. Vigdal also seems responsible for the release of Deluxe Galaga 2.x circa 1994 on the Amiga.
There's a bit of a flaw in the menu system as the initial menu does not seem to always be available. However, if you get the chance, also give the Time Trial mode a look, it's quite crazy.
Yes. Having mini-games nested within the game is awfully brilliant, we need more of those old-time programming efforts.
I was sad to read that there's 100 levels as the level indicator is in the 4 digits. Perhaps an add-on pack is planned? We need more games like these. |
This review has an average score of 5 - Based on 1 ratings
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bigpixels' Review - October 11, 2007 |
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Peggle's ancestor is quite good!
Though I thought Peggle was outstanding in the eye candy department, Moleculous is a much more solid take and feels more like a game than the more passive Peggle Deluxe.
In Moleculous, you're in control of the pegs in the Plinkosphere. The addition of being able to launch multiple balls by way of adding placed or random pegs creates an interesting formula as multi-balls will actually collide with each other to create unexpected and sometimes successful shots.
The objective is to hit specific molecules with the drops and landing the drop into the beeker at the bottom of the screen. The drop and the beeker will change positions after every few shots, allowing you to take different approaches while interactively being able to add pegs as the ball bounces around.
Short of a few menu interface snags and the fact that you walk into the lab for the first time while the game is in auto-play, this contender might be for you if you found Peggle to be too passive a game. |
This review has an average score of 5 - Based on 7 ratings
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bigpixels' Review - January 24, 2008 |
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$7.99
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| Can you zap the electricity-eating beetles before they zap you? |
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An electric foray into the Zuma-esque
A story driven entry, iWin's Beetle Bomp is faster paced than the rest, offering a spin on the genre that might not be welcome by all.
First things first, Beetle Bomp has some juicy graphics, opting for a bottom-of-the screen launcher like Atlantis Sky Patrol and Luxor. You will not be immediately rewarded for your matches, as you'll actually have to catch the electricity that is released by the bugs in order to fill up your Zapper Meter. This of course means that some of your shots might be unrewarded if you're not on the spot to collect.
The game's questionable element is that once you've made the require amount of matches, it actually turns things up a notch with a speed round as the beetles RUSH towards the final hole. However, in this mode, every match counts for a rewind bonus. If you're looking to kick back and relax a-la-solitaire, you'll find yourself sitting at the edge of your seat for all your finishers.
A decent entry altogether, but when it comes to Bug Based marble games, this ranks high on the weirdness chart. |
This review has an average score of 5 - Based on 1 ratings
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bigpixels' Review - September 28, 2007 |
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$6.99
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| Destroy the walls and bring freedom to the people in this wicked breakout! |
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Feature-rich Evil Brick Busting Fun
From the get-go, Runic lets you know that its designers have made some great decisions. It's all about magic, as you pick up potions of different colors and mix them on the fly (via the spacebar) to define which spell will be unleashed when you hit the right mouse button.
You game is automatically saved after each round, after which you enter a shoppe to buy more potions. More smart design decisions includes color-coding positive and negative powerups, no more "oops, I just shrunk my paddle", which is a welcome and logical addition. More amazing design? How about being able to continue play even after the round is done to pick up any coins or jewels that weren't part of the mandatories to finish the level. Nicely done
The absence of any kind of soundtrack is quite bizarre, but doesn't take that much away from the game altogether. Also, continuing from a previously saved game will re-enable tutorials upon first-powerup-pickup.
Definitely Fairy Treasure's evil brother, it also includes the feature of and ally in the form of a cupie doll, and getting rid of bricks as time goes by via some automagically launched missiles instead of fairies.
The thing is.. I got 39 levels in, and no boss characters.. perhaps the only evil dwelling here is the repetition. |
This review has an average score of 4.4 - Based on 12 ratings
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bigpixels' Review - January 23, 2008 |
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| Return sunrise to the Kingdom of Light in this addictive 3D action-puzzler! |
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Butterfly Escape is a FINE specimen!!
Excellence in design is the name of the game, Butterfly Escape pulls out all the stops bringing you top-notch Marble Shooter experience with character.
I'm often skeptical when it comes to high promisses, especially when pushed forward with a flash movie preview, but I think we can all agree that BF is a highly polished experience full of satisfying moments.
It's educational, it's fun, and it's nicely done. A good smattering of powe=ups complete with heavy artillery and a protagonist who starts each round off with an authoritative clap. Butterfly escape is an excellent amalgamation of 2D and 3D where not much is hindered, and there's much amusement to be had, hours of it, I'm sure.
Two levels of difficulty, internet scoreboard play, an infectious musical score, plenty of bonuses, sub-objectives and even near-boss battles makes Butterfly Escape a must-play within this genre. |
This review has an average score of 4.3 - Based on 10 ratings
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