King#39;s Quest is a delightful fusion of new and old
Added: 06.03.2015 2:17 | 11 views | 0 comments
Fans of classic point-and-click adventures know the name by heart, with its open exploration, cheeky humor, and ever-present threat of comical death. Sierra's influential series is making a comeback courtesy of indie developer The Odd Gentlemen, and it looks like this new King's Quest has all the right stuff to keep up with adventure game contemporaries while still delighting old-school fans.
Comparisons to are inevitable - and given that series' pedigree, that's not at all a bad thing. KQ employs a similarly picturesque, hand-drawn look - in this case, literally, as all the backdrop textures in the game were printed out, painted with watercolors by hand, and scanned back into the environment. In terms of animation, KQ has the edge; exaggerated movements and cartoony poses give life to whimsical characters like a small, conniving merchant or a stocky, jerkwad knight.
Like Telltale's games, KQ comes in five individually sold chapters, which all tell a unique story from King Graham's rich history of clever heroism. with that use a framing device similar to The Princess Bride; you're playing through the memories of King Graham's youthful days as he narrates to his granddaughter Gwendolyn. But unlike The Walking Dead, where all paths eventually lead to the same endpoint, the choices you make here can alter both the telling of your coming-of-age story and Gwendolyn's personality. Exactly how this will affect your ending is still unclear, though knowing would admittedly be a huge spoiler.
Graham may not be the land's fastest, strongest, or smartest would-be knight, but he's all about ingenuity and creative solutions. Puzzles use a familiar combination of inventory items and environmental interaction - and just like the original games, you can pretty much die at any time if you're not careful. Thankfully, this King's Quest will actually autosave instead of kicking you back to the main menu upon death. With amenities that new players expect - no backtracking puzzles or dead ends, smooth controls, and simplified inputs - and the qualities that fans of older adventures adore, this King's Quest looks to be the perfect mix of new and old.
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| Review: The Legend Of Zelda Majora's Mask 3D | Nerdcentral
Added: 05.03.2015 14:10 | 1 views | 0 comments
NC writes: "Majoras Mask wont be one of my favorite Zelda games (that honor goes to Twilight Princess and Ocarina of Time) but it certainly is a nice game on its own."
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| 11 Obscure and Wonderful Nintendo Characters
Added: 04.03.2015 20:26 | 32 views | 0 comments
1. Captain Syrup
Leader of the S.S. Teacup in Wario Land, Syrup can unnerve and fool the evil Wario. She’s the Harley Quinn to his Joker. True love.
2. Dr. Ryuta Kawashima
Although he’s not quite a character, he is a real-life neuro scientist from Japan. The Brain Age game was his idea, which is why it’s his mug we see in the title’s ads.
3. Geno
A star-borne warrior from Super Mario RPG, Geno helped the Italian plumber restore order in the universe. Licensing issues with Square Enix has rendered Geno M.I.A. in titles such as Super Smash Bros.
4. Fawful
A baddie from Mario & Luigi with a taste for showmanship, this self-styled “lord” turns Bowser’s Castle into his own theater. His audience: the big turtle’s minions, of course.
5. Master Hand
The Master Hand was seen in the first Super Smash Bros., removing dolls from a chest and then bringing them to life. How does a disembodied glove manage to talk? It’s a mystery among mysteries.
6. Doshin The Giant
Though it received good reviews, this title, featuring the rubbery godlike being above, was released only in Japan and Europe in 2002. A remake featuring this guy could be a hit with the hipsters.
7. Count Bleck
Initially a villain in Paper Mario, this fancily dressed count becomes an important ally for the hero.
8. 9-Volt
He’s a mama’s boy who lives in Diamond City with his dog, Fronk, in Warioware, Inc. His specialty is making retro micro-versions of classic games like Super Mario Bros., and Animal Crossing.
9. Chargin’ Chuck
A type of koopa that prefers football gear, making him hard to beat. Mario has to jump on a Chargin’ Chuck’s head at least five times just to make a dent.
11. Midna
Remember when Beast turned into that normal-looking bland guy at the end of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast? Well, Midna transforms into a tall, woman-like being at the end of The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess. We prefer her like this.
11. Pauline
Mario never would have jumped over those barrels if not for this lovely lass being kidnapped by Donkey Kong. Mario and Kong became icons. Pauline was replaced by Princess Peach. She can now be seen assisting Mario in the Super Mini Mario World Theme Park, where Donkey Kong Jr. does the kidnapping.
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| 11 Obscure and Wonderful Nintendo Characters
Added: 04.03.2015 20:26 | 15 views | 0 comments
1. Captain Syrup
Leader of the S.S. Teacup in Wario Land, Syrup can unnerve and fool the evil Wario. She’s the Harley Quinn to his Joker. True love.
2. Dr. Ryuta Kawashima
Although he’s not quite a character, he is a real-life neuro scientist from Japan. The Brain Age game was his idea, which is why it’s his mug we see in the title’s ads.
3. Geno
A star-borne warrior from Super Mario RPG, Geno helped the Italian plumber restore order in the universe. Licensing issues with Square Enix has rendered Geno M.I.A. in titles such as Super Smash Bros.
4. Fawful
A baddie from Mario & Luigi with a taste for showmanship, this self-styled “lord” turns Bowser’s Castle into his own theater. His audience: the big turtle’s minions, of course.
5. Master Hand
The Master Hand was seen in the first Super Smash Bros., removing dolls from a chest and then bringing them to life. How does a disembodied glove manage to talk? It’s a mystery among mysteries.
6. Doshin The Giant
Though it received good reviews, this title, featuring the rubbery godlike being above, was released only in Japan and Europe in 2002. A remake featuring this guy could be a hit with the hipsters.
7. Count Bleck
Initially a villain in Paper Mario, this fancily dressed count becomes an important ally for the hero.
8. 9-Volt
He’s a mama’s boy who lives in Diamond City with his dog, Fronk, in Warioware, Inc. His specialty is making retro micro-versions of classic games like Super Mario Bros., and Animal Crossing.
9. Chargin’ Chuck
A type of koopa that prefers football gear, making him hard to beat. Mario has to jump on a Chargin’ Chuck’s head at least five times just to make a dent.
11. Midna
Remember when Beast turned into that normal-looking bland guy at the end of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast? Well, Midna transforms into a tall, woman-like being at the end of The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess. We prefer her like this.
11. Pauline
Mario never would have jumped over those barrels if not for this lovely lass being kidnapped by Donkey Kong. Mario and Kong became icons. Pauline was replaced by Princess Peach. She can now be seen assisting Mario in the Super Mini Mario World Theme Park, where Donkey Kong Jr. does the kidnapping.
Tags: City, Hack, Nintendo, Mario, World, Brave, Trek, Gear, Kong, Donkey Kong, Donkey, Europe, Japan, There, Captain, Paper, Castle, Legend, Master, Mini, Though, Super Mario, Square, Princess, Enix, Luigi, Remember, Square Enix, Bears, Could, Animal, SmartFrom:
www.gamespot.com
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