Rayman 1 - Full Review (MS-DOS and PS1 game)

The original Rayman game is a devilishly tricky but wonderfully clever little game with bucket loads of likability factor in its colourful and comical world that will have you engaged for hours. This side scrolling platformer was released in 1995 and was also one of the first games to be released for the PlayStation though it also came out on the PC and Atari Jaguar too. The game was an instant hit, becoming the most sold game on the PS1...

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Zeus, Master of Olympus - Full Review (PC game)

As city building games go ‘Zeus, Master of Olympus’ is an extremely enjoyable game with hours of good quality content and a fairly robust series of campaigns plus some sandbox maps. This game has great playability due to the dozens of different maps, continually challenging and enjoyable scenarios and the ability to play in sandbox mode. The liberal amounts of humour such as overly dramatic voice acting and amusing plotlines further enhances it...

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5 Simple But Reflective Browser Games (Free online games)

Not all games are action or adventure orientated and often it’s nice to play a game that’s a little bit more interesting. These games tend to be incredibly unique, artistic and emotional and it’s a theme that’s been gaining both mainstream and critical acceptance following the success of games like Journey, Braid and Rain. These larger titles are not to be out done by the humble browser game however. This newly developing genre of game has produced...

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Flower - Quick Review (PS3 and PS4 game)

If I told you that this was a game where you play as a single petal on the wind, gradually gathering more and more petals, you’d probably laugh at me for suggesting it’s a fantastic game. Well, go ahead and laugh at me because Flower is a fantastic game. I admit, the concept is odd, absurd even, but that doesn’t detract from the fact that this is a subtly emotional, beautifully depicted piece of art with enrapturing music and a sense of majesty...

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Loved - Quick Review (Free online game)

When you obey without question things are so much clearer, but when you defy authority and find your own path you tend to discover that, without guidance, it can be difficult to judge where to go next. This dark little puzzle game takes this idea and turns it into reality as from the very moment you start playing you find yourself at the mercy of a cruel narrator who mocks and jibes your every action. “Are you a man, or a woman?” you’re asked at...

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Serena - Quick Review (Free Steam game)

How long has it been? A man sits alone in a worn out cabin somewhere deep in the woods, waiting for his wife Serena. Where is she, and why can't he remember her face? Serena is surprisingly powerful for a free game that you can complete in less than an hour. The game’s realistic and subdued appearance is enhanced by the area you’re in; an open plan wooden cabin that was once home to two people, the man you’re playing and a woman called Serena who’s...

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South Park: The Stick of Truth - Full Review (PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 game)

The crude, provocative satire of South Park has been changing the shape of animated adult entertainment since the late 90s and now, it’s changing the shape of RPG video games. If you’re unfamiliar with South Park then a lot of the content of The Stick of Truth will likely be lost on you as this is a game of nostalgia; revisiting the best jokes and moments from the TV series but that’s not to say you won’t enjoy it. For newcomers, ‘South Park: The...

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The Novelist - Full Review (PC game)

How do you balance the pressures of your struggling career with the responsibilities that come with family life? A marriage that's falling apart, a child who's failing at school, a writer who needs time to finish his book before it's too late and an artist who's trying to reignite her career. The Novelist puts you in the role of a guide as you try and steer a family that's fraying at the seams to make the right decisions but, ultimately, can you...

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MicroMachines V3 - Full Review (PS1 and Nintendo 64 game)

MicroMachines V3 is truly a forgotton gem of retro gaming. It was the first game in the MicroMachines series to feature 3D graphics in an already successful video game series and it were as though somebody opened the floodgates of awesome driving games. Devloper: Codemasters, Novalicious Genre: RacingRelease date: March 1997 (PS1), 1998 (PC),  Aarch/April 1999 (Nintendo 64 port)Platforms: PlayStation, Windows and Nintendo 64ESRB: E -...

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