I remember reading about this game in a magazine. I thought it was cool and when I finally got to play it- it was even BETTER! Flying the jetpack is very challenging and satisfying, it‘s a tough game. Overall it reminds me of MDK and Starship Troopers. Nowadays it‘s a little difficult the get into the game, but back then it was a 11/10..
I preordered it on steam. I‘m a Monkey Island fan since 1990 when I played it on my Atari ST. What stood out in this series used to be that deep rich atmosphere of being a wannabe pirate in the carribean going on a ridiculously fun adventure. To me, the second game was the pinnacle of the series, for many it’s the third part as it’s basically a mix of the 1 and 2nd part. Anyways, the franchise lost momentum after the third part snd came to a halt after the series. What came were years and years of a rollercoaster ride of feelings whether the series was buried or not. For years we listened to a grumpy old gamer yapping how shitty and evil disney is etc. All of a sudden then THIS! And it was about to be made by the man himself, the grumpy old gamer! It couldn’t get any better, well that’s what we thought…. The really bad part is basically the game itself. The puzzles are way too easy. The atmosphere is next to non existent. It feels you just rush from one puzzle to another as there isn’t really any challenge. I played it through in 10hrs and it just took that long because I always listened to all dialogues. The next issue: everything is leading to the end. As a die hard Monkey Island fan I was almost weeping the whole game as I knew how it will end. The game itself is a „goodbye“. Ron Gilbert got the „I‘m getting old and depressive and have to tell everyone that my wife and kids saved me“ syndrome. Just like Tim Schäfer with his Double Fine Children’s Book Adventure. Ron buried the franchise for good so noone can make money out of it anymore. Probably he now owns the rights of it, so RIP Monkey Island, you deserved so much more. And hey, the price was more than 20 bucks, so I did overpay, right? I should stick on that advice and never buy a game from Ron Gilbert again. I give this game 2 Stars anyways as I think it will be tough as nails for GEN-Z gamers and yeah, I like the art-style, bite me.
Well, to put it short, Lucy Dreaming is a game that could be coming straight from the golden era of P&C adventure games. The puzzles are a mix of too easy, logical, hard and illogical. Just like the games of the past. I wish Return of Monkey Island had puzzles like this game. Everything is really lovable about Lucy Dreaming, even though it’s a tad morbid. Recommended.
First of all- don't expect a Dirty Rallye or Project Cars. This is a silly, yet fun racing game with many, rather unusal concepts- such as collecting gates or capture the flag. Unfortunately, the 4k resolution doesnt work on my system but FullHD is fine. I played many racing games back in the day and some didn't age well- such as Need4Speed and such but this one I never played in the era but got it through recommendation.- what can I say? It's refreshing, cute and really fun if you're into that over the top style racing without much emphasis on realism/physics. I play it on a mini steering wheel(interact UltraRacer PC) through the Necroware Gameport Adapter. LOTS of fun :)
I remember when I saw this game in the shelves that it was intriguing. The graphics were cool and the idea of defending the earth of Alien species. Then one day I borrowed it aaand... I just didn't understand the mechanics. So I gave it back soon. I never understood people saying how amazing it is- especially when it came to light that this game had some weird bugs. So I passed it... almost 30 years. I heard that there was a fan made patch but didn't really thought about it as I said I was rather disappointed. Then... a few months ago I happened to come across an XCOM youtube video and I watched it. So I thought- why not watching a lets play- maybe I'll get to understand it. And that was it. This game sucked me in for the past few months. The gameplay isn't that difficult- probably a little frustrating at the beginning because you need to "learn" the game. But once in- there's no escape. Buy. Install OpenXcom. Get ready to sink in and play hours of hours!
It was a pain to get it starting.... First, thanks for all the tips in the reviews- mine won't start- what I did: Download the game and install it manually- not through GOG Galaxy. For controls: simply press on default at the ingame menue. Dude, if I knew earlier... It's really a good game. Nice Soundtrack and immersion, great levels and design. It definitely comes after X-Wing and Tie Fighter as my most favorite Star Wars game.
I loved Commandos but never tried Desperados as it wasn't really the setting I liked. However, many years later I craved Commandos again and started playing it through steam. I aged badly so I really hoped there would be a real time strategy game like that again- luckily Mimimi Games brought us Blades of the Shogun- loving their work I got Desperados 3 and it was just purely amazing! So, now I'm again stuck waiting- so I got Desperados and what can I say? Sure, the graphics are dated- but the controls, gamedesign and overall gameplay are just pure joy! I wished I played it back then as well. You played it back then? It is still amazing! You liked modern games of this genre? I will love it! Highly recommended!
I played it on gamepass- the art style ist intriguing just as the music. At the end there is even a real song. I have to admit that when this game started up with the year 1997- I became really sentimental as that was a good time for me, also with my own room. Basically, it's a puzzle game where you pull your stuff out of boxes and arrange them in your new rooms/appartement. Of course they have to follow a certain order- like you can't place forks in your bedroom or a computer in your bathroom (though I'd like to!). It's really relaxing and as said the art stlye is just beautiful and as you progress you grow up, things change while at college or later work. You get into relationships...or...break up, or get a baby. At the end this game is wonderful- only thing is- it's short. I was about to buy it as I enjoyed it too much but the price is too steep for such a short game. However, if you end up buying it you MOST likely won't be disappointed at all. Also, note, you play a girl. While I usually don't mind and am immersed in all games with female characters, this game has a big emotional part as you basically follow yourself growing up. So, you probably would like to see this game from the "you" perspective. But as a grown man I couldn't immerse myself while arrange bras, make up or teddy bears :) At the end, it's a very lovely game anyways. I don't know if there is any other game resembling it. It's unique, cute and beautiful.
I had this game back in the 80s on my Atari ST. It was really impressive, the graphics, sound and box was were funny/bizarre up to a point I didnt understand. Anyways, the game actually consists of 4 Minigames which have to be playes tournament style and the winner gets a kiss by some princess. In my memories the graphics were better and a quick youtube check confirmed it, the Homecomputer Versions on Atari or Amiga were better. Even worse... the sound on PC is horrible and even misses the legendary tune at the start screen. Good game, unfortunately not as good as the Atari Version:(
I just had the oportunity to Simon for a few hours back then- but it remembered me a lot of the Lucas Arts games- the humor was spot on :) In contrast to all the 1 Star reviews- give it 5 Stars... Why ? Because it runs perfectly and you can switch it to pixels instead of the horrible interpolished version. Why so mad, bros?
