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Gemini Wars (2012) Review

Originally Written: December 2012 | Revised for Clarity and Depth in 2024 A Stellar Indie RTS with Room…

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Midtown Madness Review

Originally Reviewed in June 1999 | Updated in December 2024 Ah, the late ’90s, a time when racing games were…

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Half-Life Review

Original Review by David Wright (1998) | Updated for Modern Audiences There was a time when we thought…

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King’s Quest: Mask of Eternity Review

Originally Published in 1999, updated in 2024. Back when my 486 was blazing fast, I played a little…

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DethKarz Review

Originally Published in 1999 When it comes to futuristic racing games, DethKarz from Melbourne House speeds onto the scene like…

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Boss Rally Review

Originally reviewed in 1999, updated for the modern gamer. For players seeking a more grounded racing experience, Boss…

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Tomb Raider (2013) Review: Reforging a Legend

When Tomb Raider first burst onto the scene in 1996, it was a revelation—a polygonal swan dive into…

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2.0
PlayStation 3 Poor

Watch Dogs

Watch Dogs promised a next-generation hacking experience and delivered a buggy, shallow open-world with AI that defies comprehension.…

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2.5
PlayStation 3 Average

Tekken Revolution

Revolution borrows Tekken's mechanics without earning its place in the lineup. No local play, a coin ceiling, and…

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3.0
Windows Good

Warlock: Master of the Arcane

Warlock strips the Civilization formula to pure fantasy combat. The spell system is a genuine addition, but without…

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2.5
Browser Average

XBlaster

XBlaster gets the mech class fundamentals right and costs nothing to play. Lag is a chronic problem that…

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4.0
Windows 95/98 Excellent

Worms Armageddon

Two words: exploding sheep. This game is insane and it remains a mandatory install on any retro PC.

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