Classic hardcore gaming here is, and it's name is Legend of Grimrock. This game is hard. Very hard. And that is a good thing. Too long have gamers been coddled by wimpy, boring, lifeless gameplay that constantly holds your hand with boring mindless cinematic filler drivel and crappy characters, lousy voice acting, and lame plots that you don't care about. This is 100% gameplay. No filler. If Eye of the Beholder were made today, this is exactly what it would be. And it's amazing. The opening theme song which is both adventurous and strangely sad, is destined to become a classic. Then you actually start playing. The incredible atmosphere, creepy sound effects, traps, puzzles, and hidden secrets around every corner are tough, but never to the point of being unfair or cheap. This is a game of thinking, patience and strategy. If you run into a room all barrels blazing, you are dead. Period. I would keep on writing this review, but I have to go and play more LOG before I start having withdrawls..... Right. Now. TO THE DUNGEON!
