September 29th, 2005 at 3:02 pm
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Riotball is a surprisingly good entry in a market that is saturated with Breakout clones. What impresses me about this game is that it’s chock-full of features that most of the other titles in the same genre do not have.
Some of the power-ups are pretty innovative. Collecting the wrong power-up can turn off the lights or cause the playing area to wrap around, e.g. Asteroids style.
Bonuses come in the form of gems and coins. Collecting gems will unlock bonus and boss levels, while coins can be bounced of the paddle for a multiplied bonus score.
Name: Riotball
Developer: IronCode
Category: Breakout
Type: Demo
Size: 7MB
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September 28th, 2005 at 9:14 am
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In Thomas and the Magical Words, your quest is to help the protagonist escape from an unfortunate situation by creating chains of words to reach the exit point of each level.
Some basic word game rules apply. The storyline is well-written, and there’s a dictionary in-game that you can access at any time.
One of the best word games I’ve played this year.
Name: Thomas and the Magical Words
Developer: Viqua Games
Category: Puzzle
Type: Demo
Size: 16MB
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September 27th, 2005 at 8:57 am
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Coded using only DHTML/CSS and Javascript, this version of Solitaire Mahjongg requires only a Javascript-enabled browser to run. The objective is to clear the board by matching tiles with the same symbols.
If the game is running slowly on Internet Explorer, try this. Click on ‘Tools/Extras’, ‘Internet Options’, ‘Temporary Internet Files’, ‘Settings’, then check ‘Automatic’ to prevent images from being reloaded after every click.
Name: Solitaire Mahjongg
Developer: Thomas Weibel
Category: Mahjong
Type: Flash
Size: 1MB
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September 25th, 2005 at 10:11 am
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The Crazy Ball demo features four levels of Marble Madness style of gameplay, where you use either the keyboard or mouse to control the movement of a ball from one end of the field to the other.
Graphics are pretty impressive for an indie 3D action puzzler.
Name: Crazy Ball
Developer: Atomic Elbow
Category: Puzzle
Type: Demo
Size: 40MB
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September 24th, 2005 at 4:56 pm
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Aquatic Sun is not really a game but more of an exploration tool that simulates an underwater environment and the rich sealife that inhabits it.
FPS controls are used for movement (W, A, S, D keys and the mouse) but that’s about it. No harpoons or such. The music is very soothing as well.
Name: Aquatic Sun
Developer: Liberation Games
Category: Adventure
Type: Freeware
Size: 30MB
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September 23rd, 2005 at 5:22 pm
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Ocular Ink could possibly be one of the most talked about entries in this year’s IGF Competition. The protagonist is a paintbrush-wielding eyeball on a quest to rid it’s town of evil forces.
Of course, it’s no ordinary brush. The magical item can be used to fling all sorts of things at enemies to inflict damage. You’ll have companions travelling with you on your journey as well, lending a helping hand or two in combat.
Name: Ocular Ink
Developer: Pistachio Productions
Category: Action
Type: Freeware
Size: 20MB
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September 23rd, 2005 at 4:51 pm
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Stunt Island plays a lot like the famous extreme skateboarding series, only this time the tricks are performed using a bicycle.
Controls are not as complicated as other games from the same genre, although there are enough trick variations to hold your interest for a while.
Name: Stunt Island
Developer: ForgeFX
Category: Action
Type: Demo
Size: 10MB
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September 22nd, 2005 at 4:41 pm
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To celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day, we bring news of a game that puts the fun back into captaining a ship and sailing the high seas.
Sea of Chaos attempts to recreate hectic ship battles using 3D graphics, coupled with a good control scheme and upgradable weapons for that slight advantage over your opponents.
There’s even a storyline and multiplayer as well. Love the pirate humor!
Name: Sea of Chaos
Developer: Kickbach Studios
Category: Action
Type: Freeware
Size: 40MB
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September 21st, 2005 at 9:19 am
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Parity Shot is another great shooter from Japan that features two characters to choose from, power-ups, and plenty of collectibles in the form of bonuses.
This game is pretty amazing in the graphics department, especially the water and reflection effects in stage three. Pick up an option to boost your firepower and hold down the secondary shot button to initiate rapid fire.
Both characters have different sets of special abilities. Parity can lock on to targets and fire homing shots if you hold down the secondary button, then use the primary shot button. Xlala has an ordinary light saber. Just kidding about the ordinary part.
Trial version showcases the first three levels only.
Name: Parity Shot
Developer: Crane House
Category: Shooter
Type: Demo
Size: 10MB
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September 20th, 2005 at 8:10 am
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Leave it to the Japanese to name their games. Jabberwock may sound strange but the gameplay smacks of class.
The game is basically a combination of all the good stuff that made Smash TV and Zelda series fun. Jabberwock puts you in control of a character trapped in a labyrinth full of strange creatures, armed with some spells that will drain your mana when used.
Download link can be found at the bottom of the page.
Name: Jabberwock
Developer: Murasame
Category: Action
Type: Demo
Size: 3MB
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