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Rhubarbio (27 KP) rated Carcassonne in Tabletop Games
May 25, 2019
Easy to learn (1 more)
Great for kids
Carcassonne is a modern board gaming classic, but one which did not grab me or my gaming group. I went all in by buying a Big Box with multiple expansions, but the variety in the game just wasn't enough for me to enjoy this and see it as anything but a linear tile placement game that subjected me to spend my time putting down tiles and scoring spaces. However, I appreciate my view is in the minority. If you are on the fence about buying this game, I suggest you try before you buy, so you don't end up spending too much and potentially not enjoying this game, like me.
Michael Packner (32 KP) rated Super Mario Bros. in Video Games
Jun 15, 2019
Pioneered video gaming. (4 more)
Challenging but doable levels.
Easy to learn gameplay.
Beautiful and colorful levels.
Variety of adversaries.
This game is an absolute must play for anyone who even calls themselves a casual gamer. Without Super Mario Bros it's entirely possible gaming as we know it today might not exist. This is such an influential piece of entertainment history. The game has 8 vibrant and colorful levels divided into 4 sections each. Each level is unique in one way or another and presents the player with it's own unique challenges. There are plenty of hidden treasures to discover and while the game is challenging, it never feels impossible. We all owe so much love and respect to the original.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Ra in Tabletop Games
Mar 8, 2018
It’s difficult to spend time in the board gaming hobby and not hear the name “Reiner Knizia.” His name is a staple in the industry, and depending on your gaming sensibilities, that can be a good thing or a bad thing. For my birthday, my sister gave me one of Knizia’s flagship games, Ra. And while for me Knizia’s fame is a very good thing, not everyone agrees with me (namely, @Futurewolfie). Read on for an explanation of the game and our review. Spoiler alert: lots of disagreement ahead.
Original Rating: 7.8
Reviewer: Wolfie and Farmerlenny
Read the Full Review here: http://islaythedragon.com/game-reviews/auctions-in-egypt-a-review-of-ra/
Original Rating: 7.8
Reviewer: Wolfie and Farmerlenny
Read the Full Review here: http://islaythedragon.com/game-reviews/auctions-in-egypt-a-review-of-ra/
Leanne VC Croft BA (5 KP) rated Ready Player One in Books
Oct 25, 2018
A fantastic read.
Set in a futuristic world were VR is the biggest part of their everyday lives, many people play in the Oasis. The Oasis is a VR game where anyone can be anyone. Gamers are attempting to beat the game to win the prize money that has been left by the creator and to inherit the game itself.
I really enjoyed this concept and the fact that the Oasis challenges are the classic games like Pac man, games I have enjoyed and can relate to.
The best aspect of this book is, even though it's set in a world nothing like ours, we can relate to the characters and their enjoyment with tech and gaming and escaping reality as we do when gaming or reading.
Set in a futuristic world were VR is the biggest part of their everyday lives, many people play in the Oasis. The Oasis is a VR game where anyone can be anyone. Gamers are attempting to beat the game to win the prize money that has been left by the creator and to inherit the game itself.
I really enjoyed this concept and the fact that the Oasis challenges are the classic games like Pac man, games I have enjoyed and can relate to.
The best aspect of this book is, even though it's set in a world nothing like ours, we can relate to the characters and their enjoyment with tech and gaming and escaping reality as we do when gaming or reading.
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Owlboy in Video Games
Oct 15, 2017
The years-long wait paid off; D-Pad Studio has crafted a sublime, pitch-perfect adventure. Smart, gripping, joyful and expansive, Owlboy sets the bar sky-high for future 2D platformers.
Critic- Olivia White
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/what-to-play/owlboy-review---gorgeous-adventure-ten-years-in-the-making-sets/
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/what-to-play/owlboy-review---gorgeous-adventure-ten-years-in-the-making-sets/
GameCritics (290 KP) rated LIMBO in Video Games
Oct 20, 2017
Yes, Limbo channels the poems of our inner teenagers about being misunderstood and lonely, but it does so bravely and beautifully, and it is a better game for it; a game that should not be missed.
Critic- Dennis Kogel
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.bit-tech.net/reviews/gaming/pc/limbo-pc-review/1/
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.bit-tech.net/reviews/gaming/pc/limbo-pc-review/1/
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in Video Games
Jul 13, 2017
A re-polishing, refuelling and portablising of Nintendo's three-year-old racer that's turned a great game into a party. If you've never played it before,there's SO much here to make you really quite giddy with pre-race anticipation.
Critic- Matt Hill
Original Score:
Read Review: http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/review/a826366/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review/
Original Score:
Read Review: http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/review/a826366/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review/
Christy V (0 KP) rated Lords Mobile in Apps
Jan 26, 2020
Gameplay does not require lightning reflexes, lucky for me. The backstory is interesting and game developers are always adding fun new events.
A guild that matches your playing style can make or break gaming experience. I am as fond of my guild friends as I am some of my family.
A guild that matches your playing style can make or break gaming experience. I am as fond of my guild friends as I am some of my family.
GameCritics (290 KP) rated XCOM 2 in Video Games
Oct 10, 2017
Every choice, every death and every shot feels like it counts in XCOM 2 and it is this feeling of real consequence that makes for a truly remarkable strategy game - one that goes beyond its clever design decisions
Critic- Kirk McKeand
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/what-to-play/xcom-2-review-a-truly-remarkable-strategy-game/
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/what-to-play/xcom-2-review-a-truly-remarkable-strategy-game/