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September 8, 2010
 Bonus: This game makes its own drilling noises Remember when digging holes was awesome? I know my imagination was always filled with scenes of man-made caves and awesome things like that. Well, now it’s time to live that fantasy. In Motherload, you pilot a drill around while searching for metals and such.
Gameplay
WASD moves you around. But that’s just the beginning. See, you drill down into the dirt and move around while looking for things that will make you money. However, you can’t stay down there forever. You have to conserve enough fuel to make it back up to the surface, where you sell your wares for more money.
Like any good flash game, there is an upgrade system based on the money you make. This allows you to carry more fuel, drill more efficiently and carry more stuff. Trust me, you have no idea what you are in for. This game is HUGE. You have to be careful not to fall down into caverns, get burnt up or run out of fuel. You will dig deeper than you ever thought possible.
 Pro Tip: Leather gloves and a hard hat enhance the drilling experience. Unfortunately, this is what makes it a little tedious. Yes, you do do the same thing over and over, which, by its nature gets old. But, there is an element of puzzle solving that keeps you digging deeper and deeper. Also, the desire for money does. Less cynically, I feel like this strikes deep at our human desires to do more, greater things. I supposed digging deep holes satisfies that urge.
Technical
This is a pretty old game. I remember when I first played ‘Motherload’, I thought it looked awesome. Now? Not so much. It is definitely something from before vector images. However, don’t let that get you down. Gameplay is what makes this game great.
On top of this, the controls take a bit of getting used to. You have to rocket your drill (honestly rocket drill sounds like a pretty sweet game too), which can be frustrating. Also, it is surprisingly easy to get stuck. This is one of those games that forces you to think ahead.
Final Verdict
Drill baby drill. I won’t go on a rant down here about a drilling machine like this is a 100% impossibility. That’s not why we’re here. We’re here to play video games. And this is a fun video game. You get to drill for hours. Remember, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and always have an exit plan.
Game: Motherload | Developer: Xgen Studios
September 7, 2010
Stop the Woodcutter is a tower defense game. This means that you set up different kinds of turrets (things that attack enemies when they are in range) to protect a set space. If your turrets fail to eliminate all threats before they hit the end of the line then whatever it is you are attempting to defend will take damage. Ultimately, too much damage to whatever you defend will lead to you losing the game altogether.
I’ve only played a few of this particular type of game in the past and I’ve never really enjoyed them. there is a certain amount of helplessness involved when you’re on one. The problem is that once you start the wave of enemies, if your plan doesn’t work you’re stuck with that slow death. It’s a sort of torturous learning process that makes me cringe. Still, that’s not exactly the case with this one and that’s one of the reasons I ended up liking this game in the end.
If you’re midway through a wave and realize you’ve missed something you can be comfortable knowing that your entire game hasn’t gone down the toilet. With Stop the Woodcutter you have a rather considerable chance to live through your mistakes.
The controls for Stop The Woodcutter were a little difficult to get the hang of. The instructions weren’t very clear but after a while I got the hang of it. The visuals are simple and easy to follow. Even though I don’t usually like this kind of game I had a good time playing it. It was beautiful and the theme of the game itself was relaxing. With Stop The Woodcutter you are basically teamed up with a bunch of cuddly (and dangerous) woodland creatures to save the forest by beating on a number of different kinds of woodsmen. Now, how cool is that?
Game: Stop The Woodcutter | Developer: Nitama Naishin
September 5, 2010
It’s been a while since I’ve gotten off my editor’s throne and actually done a review. But it’s also been a while since I’ve found a game that I really felt I needed to make a personal commentary on. Our reviewers here do a great job with everything they do, but I’ve been feeling the itch to get back into writing myself. So, when I found myself playing through Mafia II the other day and commenting on various things to my roommate, I realized that if I was going to get back into writing myself I had to do it now. And there’s no better game out at the moment to have helped me with my creative urges than Mafia II.
Before I really get into things though, it needs to be said that this game is rated M for mature, and for good reason. Prolific violence, foul language, and nudity mean that this game is NOT for children. So please, be sensible, read the label, and don’t let your kids play games they shouldn’t be playing at a young age.
The game is set in 1940’s America, following the character Vito Scolleta (you), from his early days as a young boy in Italy, through his childhood life in America, up to his days as a soldier during World War II (where the cinematics end and the gameplay begins) and through his Mafioso days after he comes home.
Visually, the game is absolutely stunning. Sure, there are some that have been a tad better, but you’d be hard pressed to find any physical errors with the way the world looks. It captures a look and feel of the 40’s better than anything else I’ve seen from the time. The “Beaver Cleaver” suburbs, the downtown business districts, the dirty slums and even the heavily industrial dock section all received equal love and care to their visual appearance. And the characters themselves are magnificent. There are parts of the game that are gritty and dark, while others sparkle with a chrome-like sheen.
 Things can get pretty brutal in the industrial sector.
The gameplay is equally spectacular. The whole game is driven by a story that has various climaxes and down times, and works well to depict the underworld lifestyle of Vito and his mafioso friends. If you’re not putting the squeeze on someone for not paying their dues, you might be driving like a madman to evade police, boxing some fool who thinks he could take you, or lounging around the strip club and watching the story move seamlessly into the next chapter. The game also has it’s fair amount of open-endedness. You’re free to do as you please, the same as in most games like this. Your criminal activities might range from shaking down businesses for cash, stealing cars and sending them to the crusher for money, or running around trying to find the numerous collectable items (wanted posters and playboy bunny photos) hidden out in the world. Or, of course, any other creative ideas you might have for yourself.
 But sometimes you just need to make an example out of someone.
But no matter what you decide to do with your time, if you’re into a very solid story backed up by excellent gameplay and quality graphics (and are old enough to buy the game with it’s M rating), then you really can’t go wrong with Mafia II. So far, this game looks like it could be a very strong contender for the Game of the Year award I’ve been mulling over for the site.
Game: Mafia II | Developer: 2k Czech
September 4, 2010
 Baby Maker Extreme isn’t a game about making babies exactly. You might expect it to be, based on the game intro but mostly it’s a game about flinging babies through the hospital after they’re born. I know, that sounds awful, doesn’t it? Mainly because it is. In this game you start out kind of like the mother and end up being the baby itself. The game opens with you doing some special breathing in order to give your baby “power.” Once you’ve done plenty of breathing you will find yourself mashing a button. I don’t mean that figuratively. You are literally mashing a button.
After that your baby gets flung out of your female body and goes flying through the air. Here is where the real game begins. You are little more than a ball flying through the air. You have a certain amount of “boost” that gets you along the way .  You gather points simply by running into other things and can force yourself to land on whatever you want thanks to these boasts and dives you get as well. The game is won or lost when your baby ball can no longer move. I want to say bounce but it doesn’t actually bounce. If you hit the ground you just fail.
The game seems to rely heavily on humor to get you through it. It’s a game were the things you have to hit, or your “targets” are given names like “They Call him Tripod” when you hit individuals with crutches or “Doc Block” when you run into doctors.
The different rooms where you can fly through are colored with various shades. Depending on what room you’re in you have different targets to hit. It’s really very simple after you’ve done a little memorization. The game requires a little bit of forethought but other than that you can do pretty much anything you like and manage to get a decent amount of distance.  It’s pretty much like the long jump. Your goal is to get as far as you can without being made to stop.
I’d recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a few laughs. I’m not sure if I would call it “challenging” but it was alright. It won’t hold your attention for a long time but it isn’t a waste of money either. I had a few laughs while playing it, enjoyed the soundtrack, and made a point to memorize the rooms just for the entertainment value.
Game: Baby Maker Extreme | Developer: Stegersaurus Games
September 3, 2010
 Land sharks? Oh great. And I thought the underwater sharks were bad enough. Time Decay is, well, interesting… In this space shooter, you take control of a UFO from Saturn. Apparently, zombie animals are being created for war, and your mission is to destroy them. Bunnies, sheep, bats, and land sharks (“air sharks” would probably have been a better term for them, since they fly) are among the zombified creatures you’ll be up against. And if you can rescue the friendly animals inside of these man-made monstrosities, that’s a bonus. To help you, there is a time decay drive on your ship. This handy gadget will slow down time so you can dodge bullets with ease. But be careful. Some animals aren’t able to move very well in real time, but Time Slow makes them go absolutely wild.
There are two bars you’ll have to keep your eyes on. The health bar (which is pretty self-explanatory) and the time decay bar, which drains when you are in Time Slow. When your health drops below a certain point, Time Slow is activated automatically, which will keep you alive a little longer when things get especially crazy. Both of these bars recharge with time, so if you get close to running out, jut find a place to hide and wait for your bars to refill.
The controls are very simple. WASD are your directional buttons; aim and shoot with the mouse. Hit the spacebar to toggle time slow on and off. It can’t get much easier than that. That makes Time Decay a great game to just hop right into without having to spend a bunch of time learning how everything works. And if these controls are still too difficult to figure out, there are sentences scattered through each levels that will explain everything. Oh yeah, and they’ll also brag about how much better Saturn is than pretty much every other planet. (Apparently, this zombie madness would never have happened on Saturn. They have laws against this sort of thing.)
One of the greatest things about this game is the music. It has a phenomenal ambient electronic soundtrack, which is made even cooler when you flip on your time decay drive and the music slows down too.
Time Decay is a very entertaining and fairly challenging space shooter with an A+ soundtrack. So get out there and fry some zombie sheep. You’ll be glad you did.
 Of course, this would never happen on Saturn. Game: Time Decay | Developer: TacticalZeppelin
September 2, 2010
Max Damage is a great little game that might remind you quite a bit of your curious and mischievous childhood. All you have to do is complete various levels with a set amount of ammunition.
Your mission each time is to cause as much damage and chaos as possible based on the obstacles in front of you. You must use the terrain around your character in order to get rebounds and to knock random items into each other.
 Destroy as much as you can You have a counter in the bottom right hand corner of the screen which tells you how much damage you need to cause each level. Once you reach or go over that amount you proceed onto the next level of destruction.
The controls for this game are very simple. All you have to do is use your mouse to move the cursor and draw the arrow in or out for power. It does not take long at all to get the hang of, and once you have played for a couple of levels you will soon be flying through.
There are problems with this game despite its innocent appearance. The music will do your head in because it sounds like some weird European rave as opposed to background music for a game.
 Tackle challenging levels Furthermore there are 49 levels to this game and there isn’t an auto save option. Some of the early levels can even be quite tricky so the later ones are really, really tough.
The graphics are pretty simple and mean the game should appeal to everyone. They also mean that the game isn’t confined to a set audience or age. The game appears child like, but allows adults to have a bit of fun and can also keep the kids occupied for an extended period of time.
All in all Max Damage is a decent little shooting based game. It is playing on a format that has appeared in many other web based games before it and to be honest the game does this format pretty well.
Game: Max Damage http://www.addictinggames.com/maxdamage.html | Developer: Addicting Games http://www.addictinggames.com/index.html
September 1, 2010
 Glowing trails behind Tekeshi's eyes, somewhat realistic rope physics, and vintage pixel-art backgrounds add to the intrigue of Final Ninja. Final Ninja is an action Flash game in which you take control of Takeshi, the Final Ninja.
When the story begins, Takeshi has been in hiding for ten years after he has forsaken his life as a Ninja. His old master, Akuma, has been hunting him down this entire time, and has finally found him. Takeshi realizes it’s time to put the suit back on and get himself some sweet ninja action while ending Akuma’s reign of Ninja Master terror.
 The classic wall hop has been a staple of action games since the early days. Final Ninja looks and feels like a vintage game from the Sega Genesis era. While this may be a complaint for some people, I personally love it. I see it as a throwback to the era in which I first started gaming. Games were simply fun back then. Paper-thin plots and awkward graphics didn’t matter so much as the carefully crafted gameplay.
Controlling Takeshi is pretty simple. It follows the WASD button scheme (you can also use the arrow keys) and mouse click will cause the protagonist to toss throwing stars. Holding down the left mouse button will fire a grappling hook and rope. Like in the Prince of Persia games, you can cling to walls and launch yourself in the other direction, making scaling steep surfaces a breeze. The only real complaint I have with this setup is that using the mouse to fire the grappling hook feels a bit more awkward at times than it should.
This was a game in which I found myself impressed by some of the smaller details. One of the first things I tested for was to see how the rope works. When you hit the edge of a cliff, the rope acts exactly as it should, partially wrapping around the obstruction and causing the circumference of Takeshi’s trajectory to decrease. While this is a minor detail, it made me happy to see that the developers didn’t take an easier route by not fine-tuning these rope physics.
Another thing that impressed me was the glowing trail that always lingers behind Takeshi’s eyes. This is completely unnecessary, but it looks really cool.
While Final Ninja may not be a breakthrough in gaming, or even incredibly unique, it fills a niche that has unfortunately been left empty for over a decade. If you loved the Sega Genesis, you will thoroughly enjoy this fun little ninja game.
 Electricity is dangerous. Even the Final Ninja has respect for its power. Game: Final Ninja | Developer: Nitrome
August 31, 2010
 10 Seconds or Less. The title pretty much says it all. This is a game where you are given a number of obscure images and set to the task of altering your perception a little in order to “see” it better. What I mean is, you’re given a picture of…say, a plate of sushi. Then you are given a small picture on top of that plate, which is a cut out of the larger version. So, your goal is to find the one little section of the picture that is highlighted in the small version in ten seconds or less. The faster you do so, the more points you get.
It’s worth pointing out that this game is extremely simple at first. You see a picture of a zebra, a close up of the zebras nose and wham, points. It isn’t until the small pictures get more obscure and the picture you’re given gets larger and more complex that the real challenge sets in. On that note, it’s also a great game if you want your puzzles to become gradually more difficult. I didn’t experience any of that shock you sometimes get where you’re cruising and all of a sudden you’re fighting mini boss battles every time you want to get something finished. Instead the game sort of blended between difficulty levels and ended up being somewhat pleasant as it increased the effort necessary.
The music in this game is one of the key elements. I’m not sure why but I’ve always had a really strong reaction to rhythmic heartbeats in video games. This is no exception. The game thuds steadily as your time runs out and as it grows faster you may find your own heartbeat growing quicker. It really pulls you in.
If you’re struggling the game has a set number of hints it can give to you. This can make your playing experience a little smoother, though there is nothing that can be done if you aren’t one for hand-eye coordination. This is a game that relies heavily on seeing, speed, and accuracy. It’s not for anyone who gets frustrated easily or who doesn’t have dexterous digits. A sad but brutal truth. Still, the game is straight forward, aesthetically pleasing, and easy enough to maneuver with a little bit of patience. It’s a good way to spend a few hours of your time and maybe hone your perceptive skills while you’re at it. You may look at your surroundings a little different afterward.
Game: 10 Seconds Or Less | Developer: PlayItLoud
August 30, 2010
 'Cause I'm freeeeeee... Free Fallin' If I had to pick only one word to describe Continuity, I’m pretty sure I would say “innovative.” This game is flat out amazing. It’s hands down one of the most creative puzzle games I have ever played. In fact, it is one of the only games I’ve given a full 5 stars to.
So what is this incredible game? It’s a puzzle-platformer crossover where you navigate through mazes. You must first gather every key in the maze, then make your way to the exit. But there’s a catch: each maze is broken up into sets of tiles, which must be moved around in order for your character to be able to move from one to the other. If the edges of the tiles don’t line up, you aren’t allowed to pass to the next one.
Essentially, there are two modes to Continuity. In one mode, you can slide the tiles around with the arrow keys but you can’t control the stick figure. In the other mode, you move the character with the arrow keys, but you can’t slide the tiles. To swap between modes, just hit the spacebar.
When the game begins, the puzzles are pretty simple, allowing players to get the feel for the game. But by the end, it gets insanely difficult. If you are the kind of person who gets headaches from thinking too hard, you probably will want to skip most of the second half of the game. And don’t even attempt the final maze. Yeah, it’s a real doozie. But personally, I like my puzzlers extra difficult, and Continuity kept me on my feet.
The music is great. No, better than great. The music is perfect. There are two songs during the actual gameplay: when you are sliding tiles, the music is eerie and “puzzle-ish” with its reverb and its bells, to put you in a contemplative mood; when you are running and jumping, there is a frantic melody that gives you a real sense of urgency. Every time you hit the spacebar to switch modes the music fades from one track to the other. Yeah, like I said, perfect.
Final words: Go play Continuity.
 Slide the tiles around to open new pathways. Game: Continuity | Developers: Elias Holmlid, Dmitri Kurteanu, Guy Lima, Jr., and Stefan Mikaelsson
August 29, 2010
Motorush FMX is one of the better stunt based bike games you will find to play on the internet.
The format and point of the game is very simple and although the controls are a little tricky, it’s an extremely addictive game to play once you’ve mastered a few levels. This game plays to your inner child and allows you to live a virtual life on the edge.
The controls of the game can be quite challenging at first but you’ll be pulling off a variety of tricks once you’ve mastered them. The keyboard arrows control the movement of the bike while the numbers allow you to perform different tricks.
 Perform tricks in mid-air You have to build up your speed before flying forwards and up and over various obstacles. However, be careful because if you go too quickly too early your bike will fly over and you will end up sitting on your backside.
The graphics for the game are very simple and the two dimensional aspect means the game engine can work very quickly. The terrain is very simple as are the backgrounds but the developers have been clever in the respect that you focus on the foreground and virtually ignore these aspects.
There are many control friendly user options, which allow you to enjoy the game more. These come in standard form such as turning the sound off as well as more personal options such as allowing you to choose the color of your own bike.
 Staying on the bike usually helps The early levels are pretty simple but this is a good thing because you may struggle initially to get through them. You get to learn the controls while tackling simple obstructions such as a few logs or a truck.
Once you get through these the terrain starts to get more difficult and the obstacles are even harder to get over. However, once you master them you start to wrack up the points, which will bump you up the leader board.
Unfortunately there is no auto save option, which is standard on many internet based games. Therefore you have to blitz the game and do as much as you can do initially, because if you want to play it again, you’ll have to go right back to the beginning and start again.
Game: Motorush FMX http://www.addictinggames.com/motorush-fmx-cheetos-game.html | Developer: Addicting Games http://www.addictinggames.com/index.html
August 28, 2010
 RAWR Dofus
Dofus is one of the undiscovered gems of the internet. It is a free MMORPG with over 25 million players. It is outstanding because of its battle system and its graphics. I am only going to scratch the surface with this review.
Gameplay
This is a pretty straightforward MMORPG. You have multiple character classes to choose from, of which there are 12 (from warrior to animal trainer). Then you assign your skill points and you wander around. Yes, they will train you how to move around and stuff. That’s not important. If you have started, by now you will notice how incredible the graphics are.
I have quite honestly never played a multiplayer game that is as visually appealing as this one. The creators obviously took an incredible amount of time on this, and it shows. With the blend of American rhapsody and Japanese attention to detail, you will have fun simply walking around.
 Home Sweet Home Yes, I suppose you’ll have to battle someone at some point. This leads me to the second part of what makes this an exemplary game, the battle system. It is turn based. Yes, you read that correctly. You can form a team and have 8 person turn by turn battles. It’s awesome, and it’s a thinking man’s RPG.
Technical
What is also striking is the size of the world this game inhabits. 7 continents with over a thousand monsters to battle. This is an incredibly complex game. On top of character class, you can choose a profession for your guy or gal. Maxing out is a barely attainable goal, you have to get to 200.
I’m sure you’re wondering where the word Dofus comes from. Well, a dofus is a dragon egg that you collect by finishing huge quests or beating certain dungeons. I won’t go into details, but they are very powerful.
This game is very accessible. There is not the ‘hardcore’ element that is present in most online RPGs. You can have fun battling or selling your profession. I wouldn’t say that it is a combination of Second Life and WOW, but that would be a useful way to think about it.
Final Verdict
You know what’s the best part? It’s free. WORD. Play this game. You will find it to be much more than a pleasant experience.
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Game: Dofus | Developer: Ankama
August 27, 2010
 Fortix is an adventure strategy game about reclaiming your ancestors’ land. Basically, evil beings have taken over the once fertile land of Fortiana. Your mission is to pillage castles and return glory to your rightful hands. You get to fight dragons, even.
I liked this arcade-esque game. It was really easy to get a hang of the controls and actions, which I was not really expecting. I like to look at the screenshots before I decide to try a game out and this one looked a little more complicated than what I am used to. Still, I am glad I tried it. It was one of those games that had a nice learning curve. It was not hard to get but ultimately, as the game got tougher and the controls and power ups got more advanced it was a very challenging adventure.
It is not really what the game developers focused on but I loved the story for this game. Rather than just killing for no reason or defending some nameless castle, you have a point and reason for everything you are doing. This might not seem like an important thing to everyone but to me it is really important. I do not want to do all that work for something I do not care about.
The visuals and music for Fortix are nice. The game runs smoothly and really takes you to another world while you are playing it. It is one of those games that you can really sink into. Not to mention that this is a game that is family friendly. You can play it with anyone of any ages. The mechanics are childs’ play, being very simple and easy to remember.
 One of the most obvious things about the game is also one of the most compelling. A fantasy game really sucks you into the world it sets up. This means that you do not only play as a valiant knight who battles dragons but you are also presented with many different chances to really submerge yourself in the medieval culture.
As I said before Fortix is great for the family. It has something for everyone. It is fantastic and gritty while being both a strategy game and a casual game. It is very versatile and you might be surprised by the different levels. It was a real pleasure the entire time I was playing it.
Game: Fortix | Developer: Nemesys Team Studio
August 26, 2010
 Harry Quantum and his trusty robotic sidekick, Graeme. Harry Quantum: TV Go Home is the first episode in a series of point-and-click Flash adventures about the detective, Harry Quantum.
 This seems a tad bit embarrassing. The adventure begins when the boss of a TV station (who bears a striking resemblance to Mr. T) walks in and informs Harry that he has misplaced the tapes of that channel’s four best TV shows. He will pay $100,000 if Harry can find a way to recover the lost episodes. Graeme, Harry’s robotic sidekick, says the TV signals probably ended up in space somewhere, so Harry should just go into outer space to retrieve them. The problem is that getting into space is no small task. Well, Graeme has a simple solution: just signal a UFO.
After the whole UFO dilemma (I will let you see for yourself exactly what that entails), Harry gets the video footage, but it’s all scrambled. In order to make things right, Harry must step into a Virtual Reality system and fix each program from the inside. Of course, this means visiting each of the four TV shows and straightening out the mess by hand.
The subplots in this game are absolutely ridiculous. In a good way. You’ll be laughing at each of Harry’s missteps as you try to solve the puzzles spread across the game. And there are little homages to various video game-related things scattered throughout for the observant, pop-culture savvy gamer. (Hint: look at what is currently on Harry’s computer screen in his office.)
To make the game more interesting, there are PIPs (Private Investigation Points) spread across the game for players to discover. These points have no bearing on whether or not you complete the game, but they are sure fun to collect. To find them, you must try looking in places and finding combinations the average player would simply overlook. So if the puzzles are too easy, you can still challenge yourself by trying to seek out all the PIPs in the game. (There are 15.)
Harry Quantum: TV Go Home is quirky and has enough little non-essential tidbits thrown in to keep players on their toes. Hopefully this will be the beginning of a long and entertaining series of point-and-click adventures.
 Welcome to Virtual Reality, where you can step into various TV shows. Game: Harry Quantum: TV Go Home | Developer: Long Animals and RobotJAM
August 25, 2010
 Now, based on the title of this review you might have a little bit of difficulty finding this game. That’s why I added the cover picture as well, hoping that would help. The title of what I am calling Kohei Gallery is actually in Japanese. Of course, that only made me want to play it that much more, so I went ahead and downloaded it, just for the slim possibility that it would be in English somewhere.
Thank goodness for my ability to hope against hope. Kohei Gallery does indeed provide the option to play in English. It won’t translate all of the text but it gives you enough so that you get the point of the game. Ultimately all you’re doing is flipping tiles in order to get them all on the side that is see-through. The tiles have different properties, depending on their color and when you push one in you flip a certain pattern surrounding them. This makes the puzzles that you play in order to reveal the pictures behind them somewhat challenging. You can control how difficult the puzzles themselves are when you purchase the full game.
The game itself is cute and upbeat. The music is cheerful and the color pallet is really bright. The fact that the goal in the game is to look at pictures of pretty anime girls doesn’t hurt either. I went into this game knowing little to nothing about what I would be doing, other than the fact that anime girls would be smiling at me. If that kind of thing makes you happy then you’ll love this game. There are lots of different poses and outfits to look at, which is something that’s always a plus in my book.
My only concern about this game is that it doesn’t have much by way of depth. Once you’ve mastered the puzzles and looked your fill at the pictures there’s not much else to do. Still, at the price it stands at it’s a good way to spend a few hours feeling good. You may even find yourself pleasantly challenged by the game play, as some of the time the puzzles can get pretty tricky. Still, if you don’t mind a little bit of skin flashing (there’s nothing worse than girls in bikinis but some parents still may object), then this is a game for all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I believe you may too!
Game: Kohei Gallery | Developer: kohei
August 24, 2010
 Get those birds away from that track! If you believe it’s impossible to make a game that is both incredibly addictive and so simple that it can be played using only a single button, then Epic Coaster is about to prove you wrong. Yes, you read that right, this game is 100% controlled by pushing one button. The spacebar. Press it to make a speeding roller coaster hop into the air. Now, I know that may not sound very cool, but I think you have to play this one to believe it.
Epic Coaster is a simple little thrill-ride that takes a good deal of skill and timing. You must hop the coaster over the gaps in the tracks to keep the thing moving and the passengers breathing. Your score will keep climbing as long as you keep the coaster moving. Once you crash, the game is over and you are shown your score. On top of time and distance you can score bonuses that are instantly added to your score. These are earned by scaring away birds, getting narrowly missed by low-flying airplanes, causing the tracks to sparkle, and a few other completely random ways. My personal favorite way to rack up points is the “perfect jump” bonus. In order to score this one, you must make your coaster land perfectly on the next set of track so that just the first car hits it. This can be pretty difficult sometimes, because the difference between a perfect jump and a horrible free-falling death is so tiny. If you miss the timing by a hair, you’ll send the coaster (and all its passengers) crashing into the pavement below.
 Look at that jump! That is why the word "Epic" is in the title of this game. In addition to the bonuses, players can unlock 80 different achievements. The more achievements you unlock, the higher your base score multiplier gets. So if you want to be a top scorer, you’ll need to unlock as many of these as you can.
You can view the achievement list between runs, but it doesn’t tell you how to earn them until they’re complete. But don’t worry, some of them are pretty obvious. And in case you need some hints, here are a few: earn “Stop It” by scaring away 50 birds, “Full Force” by jumping with maximum power, and “12345″ by landing 5 “perfect jumps” in a row.
If you log onto Armour Games, you can record your best score and compare it with others out there. You can also share your score on Facebook or Twitter and challenge your friends to do better.
Epic Coaster is an extremely simple game that will keep you hooked for much longer than you’d ever expect. So hop on and challenge your friends to a coaster duel right away!
 Racking up the bonuses in the middle of the night...
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Game: Epic Coaster | Developer: Knigg
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