The incredible thing about Tetris is not just that it turns 30 today, but that despite its age you don’t have to describe it to ANYONE in the room for them to know what you’re talking about. And most likely they all can even sing the theme tune back to you. 1001 No.93: Tetris (1984)… Read More »
It’s been many years since Operation Flashpoint, nearly 15 years in fact. On this very blog we’ve talked about the later title in the series named Dragon Rising but it’s time we gave the original the credit it deserves. 1001 No.92: Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis (2001) Incredibly difficult; dodgy graphics; controls that were very… Read More »
Black vs white – it’s either the ultimate dichotomy of life, or just a massive race war. But black and white is the essential element of Ikaruga, an incredible vertical shoot-em-up where the two create a fantastic game mechanic which still remains interesting so many years later. 1001 No.90: ‘Ikaruga’ (2001) Vertical shoot-em-ups (like 1943,… Read More »
Ever wonder what it is looks like to see a former Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 addict return to what he loves best? The place: the hanger Time: 2 minutes The tasks: High Score – Obtain a score of 10,000 points Pro Score – Obtain a score of 25,000 points Sick Score – Obtain a… Read More »
It’s all very well making a big, open-ended survival based game – with lots of detail around gathering resources, crafting items and hunting to survive. But with something like the game Rust – originally a DayZ clone – even if it’s got some big names behind it (Facepunch Studios, the folks behind the incredible Garry’s… Read More »