Tag Archives: Game Review

by Martin Mulrooney | 01/06/2012 · 11:30 pm

GAME REVIEW – Max Payne 3 (PlayStation 3)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Max Payne 3 is the third instalment in the Max Payne video game franchise, with development duties this time being undertaken by Rockstar Vancouver in collaboration with Rockstar New England, Rockstar London and Rockstar Toronto. Its release marks the first Max Payne game not created by Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment of Alan Wake fame and not written by series creator Sam Lake. Max returns in 2012 with a major booze and painkiller addiction as he takes a job as a private security guard for the wealthy Branco family in São Paulo.

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GAME REVIEW – Alice: Madness Returns (Xbox 360)

By Daniel Wallace

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Alice: Madness Returns is the sequel to 2000’s American McGee’s Alice, developed by Spicy Horse for a variety of formats. The plot sees Alice attempt to defend Wonderland from a new threat whilst also facing her own very real trials – battling madness, unearthing a dark conspiracy and discovering the root of the Liddell family’s misfortune.

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by Martin Mulrooney | 17/05/2012 · 12:33 am

GAME REVIEW – The Journey Down: Chapter One – HD (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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In 2011, Alternative Magazine Online reviewed a freeware indie point-and-click adventure game called The Journey Down: Over The Edge, describing it as “one of the most essential adventure gaming experiences of the past few years.” AMO then went on to exclusively interview the game’s soundtrack composer Simon D’souza, as well as the game’s creator Theodor Waern. In the latter interview, Theodor revealed his plans to create “a commercial, high res version” of the game. The Journey Down: Chapter One – HD is now finally with us in 2012 and AMO can confirm that is has been worth the wait. This is everything an indie adventure game should be.

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Tagged as Adventure Games, Game Review, Games, Indie Games, point and click, Simon D'Souza, The Journey Down, The Journey Down: Chapter 1 - HD, The Journey Down: Chapter One - HD, The Journey Down: Over The Edge, Theodor Waern

by Martin Mulrooney | 09/05/2012 · 8:59 pm

GAME REVIEW – Botanicula (PC)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Botanicula is an indie point-and-click adventure game created by Amanita Design of Machinarium fame. The player takes control of five little creatures (Mr. Lantern, Mr. Twig, Mr. Poppy Head, Mr. Feather and Mrs. Mushroom) who must save the last seed of life from their home tree as they are pursued by evil spider-like parasites. Featuring no spoken or written dialogue, Botanicula is an adventure game that focuses on exploration and discovery.

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