This game is a very interesting idea, with not that stellar execution. The controls are not the best, but I have seen much worse. The storyline is nothing to write home about, but hey, giant robots transforming into vehicles, smashing other robots, tanks and tiny humans dumb enough to mess with a giant robot - sign me up!
This one I didn't find when it came out, but boy am I glad I found it recently! You would think the dismemberment of enemies is the thing that is the most fun, right? Well, it kinda is fun, but it's not that - the biggest draw is the hellishly difficult, yet extremely rewarding control of the sword-arm (or whatever weapon you happen to use, which can include the dismembered arm or leg of your opponents). I still haven't learned it fully, there is a "shortcut" by playing on the keyboard, but the real fun is in the mouse control, and it is a doozy! You will mostly flail around like a blind monkey, but eventually, you start to get better. Plus, it's not like the AI is any better, sure it can swing decently, but it seems as confused as you. But let me tell you - pulling off that sweeping decapitation of a twice-your-size Ogre that can kick you across the room usually...boy, is there anything sweeter! The janky physics just add to the flavour of the game! There is a blocking and parrying system you can practice and get good at, but it is just as fun to try swinging, jumping, and bouncing on one leg (since you lost the other one to the damn Trog). The sheer complexity and layer it all brings to a game with such crap graphics, it's just...nothing compares! No modern graphically enhanced game comes close! This would be great to have a remastered version of!
This oldie is a supremely nostalgic bit of gaming gold for me, but it also keeps shining through again and again. The premise is super simple at first glance, but it hides a wealth of options, strategies, and directions one can take. It is rare to see such a simple, yet complex games in today's increasingly graphic and speed focused gaming world. The Slavic art and culture really shines through, the single player story mode is interesting and original (could you imagine a Western game having THE King turn out to be THAT?!), while the multiplayer gives also countless hours of fun and customizations. I keep coming back to this game, unlike more popular titles like Diablo, due to its uniqueness and charm. It can never be suprassed, and everyone owes it to themselves to give it a go. Yeah, the voices can get a annoying, but you can just turn them off and be done with it. Other than that - perfection!
This game has a seemingly interesting premise of constructing custom variations of your units, and completely distinct factions to battle out...but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Some factions are extremely tedious, some are super easy, while the custom building option doesn't really offer that much useful variety. Combined with an array of commands that overcomplicate what previous RTS games have already polished up (seriously, it shouldn't take that many flags to simply move a unit around and not get it killed at first chance). Some things just don't need improving. Overall, the visual effects are great, though the story seems generic, but despite its flaws, it can still bring some interest to certain gamers. But I definitely understand why this series wasn't mainstream ever.
This edition of worms doesn't try to be anything fancy, but it has some innovative elements, like more advanced physics objects and aditional mechanics that give the game more variety, rather than just gimmicks. It keeps the humorous style that fits with worms blowing each other up with bazookas and exploding sheep, so it packs everything it needs!
What it has in beautiful graphics and seeming variety, it lacks in most other aspects. The gameplay is extremely repetitive and tedious, combat is a very linear affair, dialogues are unimportant as all hell, the story as well. Gave it a try due to liking turn-based games, seemed like it would have an interesting twist - but nope.
