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Colossal Cave Adventure was a 1976 text-based adventure game developed by Will Crowther then later expanded by Don Woods. In the game, players would type in commands to explore a massive cave system and find treasure. It’s the first widely known adventure game, with its only predecessor achieving nowhere
Role-playing games often have systems on top of systems to allow the player a wealth of customization options. These can range from more surface level choices – like putting a few points into your character’s guns skill so they’re better at shooting – to much more in depth, number crunching
A few years ago I wrote an editorial discussing the shocking majesty of Hidden Frontier, a no-budget Star Trek fan film that reached for the stars and became one of my favorite shows of all time. Since then I ate through every sequel and spinoff and made my way deeper
by John FarrellA few years ago I wrote an editorial discussing the shocking majesty of Hidden Frontier, a no-budget Star Trek fan film that reached for the stars and became one of my favorite shows of all time. Since then I ate through every sequel and spinoff and made my way deeper
by John FarrellColossal Cave Adventure was a 1976 text-based adventure game developed by Will Crowther then later expanded by Don Woods. In the game, players would type in commands to explore a massive cave system and find treasure. It’s the first widely known adventure game, with its only predecessor achieving nowhere
by David FlynnRole-playing games often have systems on top of systems to allow the player a wealth of customization options. These can range from more surface level choices – like putting a few points into your character’s guns skill so they’re better at shooting – to much more in depth, number crunching
by David FlynnYou’re just out of high school with no prospects or ambition when aliens invade Earth. Thanks to a sentient gun named Kenny, you get off planet and discover your true calling: murder. The extraterrestrials who took over Earth are part of the G3 cartel and are using humans as
by David FlynnSyberia – The World Before is a great story-driven adventure game reminiscent of older classics just before the genre died off for a bit. As a newcomer to the series, Dana is a fantastic lead character and those returning will enjoy discovering her story through the protagonist Kate. I originally reviewed
by David FlynnYou’ve been possessed by a demon for the past year. The last thing you recall is touching an innocuous book after calming down a friend, then suddenly you’re wanted for mass murder. The people who exorcized your unwanted guest call themselves the Unavowed; an organization that investigates supernatural
by David FlynnAs Espire agent codename Poe, you’ve been in a coma for a long time. During a routine simulation possessing a robot, you suddenly regain consciousness. The mission, already in progress, is to find and stop a mysterious organization from launching their SLAM missile, capable of spreading nuclear fallout across
by David FlynnTwo Point Campus has received its first DLC in the form of the Space Academy expansion. In it, you’ll take three “universities” out into the universe through space exploration, an extraterrestrial base, and sci-fi conventions. Without further ado, let’s set our academic sights on the final frontier. As
by David Flynn