Ares Rising adds a new dimension to space combat with its inertial flight model and padlock views. Being stealthy and methodical makes you think about how you fly a mission instead of going in guns blazing.
Ares Rising rewards patience and tactical awareness. It respects players who use terrain, manage power intelligently, and approach combat strategically.
It is not a pure arcade shooter. It is a thinking pilot’s space sim.
Tower defense games differ from your typical strategy titles. In most examples of the genre, enemies follow a fixed path while the player builds stationary defenses to destroy them before they reach their goal. Units often specialize in short range burst damage or multi-target attacks, and success comes from efficient placement. Anomaly: Warzone Earth flips … Read more
Animal Crossing: New Leaf arrived on the Nintendo 3DS as one of the system’s most anticipated releases, putting you in charge of your very own animal inhabited town. It is a stress free, relaxing adventure that welcomes players of all ages. The portable format suits it perfectly, letting you check in on your town wherever … Read more
If you liked the Alien movies, especially Aliens, you will love this game. What made the first two Alien films great horror experiences was the ambiance. Dark settings that were not too dark. Strange noises. Long stretches of silence. Then sudden chaos. They remain some of the scariest and most exciting films I have ever … Read more
Age of Wonders III is a fantasy strategy game that becomes genuinely enjoyable once you learn its systems. While the combat is fantastic, the overall experience can feel slightly shallow at times compared to other strategy games, especially when it comes to victory conditions. I played several games, mostly focused on random maps. I found … Read more
When I was given the opportunity to review the free to play version of Age of Empires Online in early August 2012, I was wary of what it might turn into. Free to play games are rarely subtle about their intent, and more often than not they exist primarily to frustrate players into opening their … Read more
Originally Written: December 2012 | Revised for Clarity and Depth in 2024 A Stellar Indie RTS with Room to Grow The space RTS genre has been home to iconic titles like Starcraft, and with such competition, any new entrant needs to work hard to stand out. Enter Gemini Wars, developed by Camel 101—an indie title with an ambitious … Read more
Originally Reviewed in June 1999 | Updated in December 2024 Ah, the late ’90s, a time when racing games were all about speed, chaos, and just a little disregard for the rules of the road. Enter Midtown Madness, the 1999 open-world racer from Angel Studios (before they became Rockstar San Diego, mind you) that delivered exactly what … Read more
Original Review by David Wright (1998) | Updated for Modern Audiences There was a time when we thought Wolfenstein 3D was the peak of gaming. Then Doom came along, redefining what a first-person shooter could be and paving the way for endless imitators. For years, FPS games flooded the market with better graphics and more intense action, but storytelling … Read more
Originally Published in 1999, updated in 2024. Back when my 486 was blazing fast, I played a little gem called King’s Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow. It came bundled with my first PC, and as someone who wasn’t a huge adventure gamer, I was surprised by how much it hooked me. The story pulled me … Read more