3-D games back in the 80s and 90s weren’t always what they were cracked up to be. They would use a first-person or isometric perspective to fake a 3-D world. Altered Space uses an isometric view. This doesn’t work on the Game Boy’s small screen. It shrinks the play field down to the center ofContinue reading “Altered Space is a Good Idea hampered by Bad Controls”
Author Archives: Paul Werkema
Doom: Hell on Earth Expands the Game’s Story For Better or Worse
I liked the first book better than this one. Doom: Hell on Earth is the second book in this series. The book covers some of the events of Doom II but is its own story as it takes the loose story in a different direction. There are more characters in this book; it blends inContinue reading “Doom: Hell on Earth Expands the Game’s Story For Better or Worse”
Heiankyo Alien is a Strange Maze Chase Game | Yokoi Corner
Sometimes you play a game that confuses you. It should be straightforward to play, but then things don’t make sense. The controls are confusing, your goal isn’t apparent, and you feel like the game wastes time. That is how I felt when I played Heiankyo Alien. It is a single-screen game where you’re fighting aliens.Continue reading “Heiankyo Alien is a Strange Maze Chase Game | Yokoi Corner”
A Movie Making Nerd by James Rolfe | Book Review
James Rolfe’s book A Movie Making Nerd is an interesting look into his life and the journey that led him to where he is now. There are many stories in this book. A good number of them have been told in other places. I don’t think this was bad, as I’ve only been following himContinue reading “A Movie Making Nerd by James Rolfe | Book Review”
Fight, Magic, Items by Aidan Moher is an Objective look at the History of JRPGs
Fight, Magic, Items by Aidan Moher is a wonderful history of Japanese Role-Playing Games (JRPG). The book mainly follows two series, Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, as they shaped the genre as we know it. Other series are talked about, but these two are the main focus. Aidan divides the book into periods. While someContinue reading “Fight, Magic, Items by Aidan Moher is an Objective look at the History of JRPGs”
Citizen Sleeper has an Excellent Story, But Simple Gameplay
Citizen Sleeper is a unique Adventure-RPG. It has a fascinating story and a fascinating setting. I enjoyed exploring this world. The game has simplistic gameplay and graphics. You learn about the world you find yourself in through your character. Exploring the game’s world and following the story are what get you through it. While you’reContinue reading “Citizen Sleeper has an Excellent Story, But Simple Gameplay”
LJN Made a Good Game, The Punisher
The Punisher is a rail shooter. It is similar to some arcade games like the Terminator 2 game. I would have said Area 51, Virtua Cop, or House of the Dead, but in this game, the screen constantly scrolls to the right. I think this is one of the better games that uses the MarvelContinue reading “LJN Made a Good Game, The Punisher”
Best Games on the NES
The Nintendo Entertainment System has a decent size library. Between 700 and 800 games were released for the console, depending on what you want to include. There were several unlicensed games made for the NES and some region-specific games. I wouldn’t say I like all of the games, and I’m sure no one likes everyContinue reading “Best Games on the NES”
Bart Simpsons Escape from Camp Deadly isn’t Great | Yokoi Corner
The Simpsons games on the console aren’t very good. The Arcade game was the only one I remember being fun to play. The others were more frustrating, and I remember playing them for a bit before going back to something else. The Game Boy games are new to me. I wasn’t sure what to expectContinue reading “Bart Simpsons Escape from Camp Deadly isn’t Great | Yokoi Corner”
Lemon Cake is an Enjoyable game | Video Game Review
Lemon Cake is an enjoyable game that plays like a relaxed version of Overcooked. The characters aren’t anything special, but the gameplay and graphics are good for a game like this. In this game, you run a bakery that you randomly walked into. A ghost tells you about the place and walks you through theContinue reading “Lemon Cake is an Enjoyable game | Video Game Review”