Some games would never work well on any other platform save for the DS. Some are just too silly, or too quirky, or ingenious. This is the case with Boing! Docomodake DS from Ignition. An adorable mascot for a cell phone company turned into an intriguing and equally cute puzzler, Docomodake is a worthy contender for your time and attention. From its infectiously endearing character design to its fun, yet challenging gameplay, it’s a great way to spend some quality time with your DS.
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Review: Boing! Docomodake DS
On March 18, 2009
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Review: Legacy of Ys: Books I & II
On March 11, 2009
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Atlus really knows how to keep their audiences happy. Whether it’s by releasing quirky RPGs, innovative titles with engaging stories, or simply by providing extras with game releases, they have got us pegged. Sometimes, this includes publishing relics that deserve a second chance at reaching audiences. Though some games truly merit re-releases over the years, there always seem to be a few that can’t quite hack the transition from late eighties to the present day. Unfortunately, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II falls into this category. Having been unveiled to the public nearly two decades ago, Ys was in fact a tour-de-force for its time. However, the years have been unkind to what was an entrancing adventure all those years ago. This is the case with many classics, and the basis for so many unfounded “X is overrated” arguments. In the right mindset, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II can net you some quality entertainment, but only if you’re ready to invest a lot of time and patience.
Review: Puzzle Quest Galactrix
On March 4, 2009
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For fans of puzzlers and casual games, the original Puzzle Quest was a godsend. Combining the convenience of take-along gaming, Bejeweled-like imagery, and an intriguing medieval tale, it provided hours of satisfying role-playing goodness. Even the most discerning fans of the genre were pleased by its slick presentation, innovative controls, and challenging difficulty curve. After a successful run on the major consoles and corresponding handhelds, the series has nowhere to go but up, both literally and figuratively. Puzzle Quest Galactrix marks the franchise’s foray into outer space; forsaking the medieval storylines in favor of something a bit more futuristic. This change in landscape and tone has brought about a few changes, and not for the better.
Review: My World, My Way
In the real world, pouting gets you nowhere, unless you have a gullible significant other or friends who would do anything for you. But would they change the entire shape of the land for you? Would they silence monsters from casting spells? Would they increase the drop rate of items from said monsters? Not likely. Luckily, in Atlus’ My World, My Way, pouting can and will get you everywhere. This light-hearted but wholly strategic RPG is one of the newest from Atlus’s usual fantastic lineup, and a breath of fresh air in an age of games where most storylines make you want to, well, whine a little bit.
Review: Ben 10: Alien Force
On February 4, 2009
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As far as video game tie-ins to cartoons go, most are pretty horrible. They’re carbon-copies that do great injustices to the more popular titles of the genres, and for the most part they’re usually not worth your time. Ben 10: Alien Force is no exception. Based on the popular cartoon of the same name, it’s your average, run-of-the-mill 2D brawler that offers little challenge and an extremely short single-layer campaign.
If you’re not familiar with the cartoon, it follows the events of the original series, Ben 10. A teen named Ben Tennyson is in control of a watch-like device named the Omnitrix. The Omnitrix allows Ben to transform into several different alien forms, but only for ten minutes each time. Long story short, Ben is a threat to all the evildoers in the universe.