GameSpy writes: "We were very impressed with the latest iteration of Civilization Revolution on the 360 and PS3, but the 2D approach on the DS feels surprisingly more like the classic Civilization experience. Most of this is due to the look of the game, which is predominantly two-dimensional sprites just like in the first PC game. Yet the slightly retro cosmetics belie a core of solid gameplay. At its heart, Civilization Revolution is every bit the lauded "just one more turn" drug that the PC versions ever were.
As in past Civ games, the world is made up of a giant grid that mimics the layout of a map of the world (although the continents and oceans are variable, so it usually doesn't resemble our Earth at all). It's up to you to found cities, build them up by constructing different kinds of structures, and train military units to defend your borders."
Spiffy:
-Classic addictive gameplay
-Decent stylus support
-Plenty of scenarios
Iffy:
-Rival civilizations are inherently warlike and aggressive, limiting strategies for victory.
Dorkly: "History is written by the winners, and that applies to games, too. While we hold up our post-apocalyptic wasteland adventures, period piece assassinations and Liberty City crime sprees on a pedestal, we would do well to remember the little guys. These underseen, criminally underplayed games didn't do well critically or commercially, but they were still wonderful experiences. Here's a small list of recommendations of unsung heroes of the PS3/Xbox 360/Wii era."
Alpha Protocol has some fantastic ideas in its conversation and story progression due to choices. I really enjoyed my time with it.
A spy rpg can be done with amazing results if handled correctly.
God Hand
Partly because I just recently discovered it and its insane.
What a gold nugget.
XMNR: 2K Games and Firaxis Games officially unveiled “Civilization: Beyond Earth” at a PAX East, which ended Sunday. The storied franchise heads for the stars for the second time in its twenty-three year history but the history of Sid Meier’s just-one-more-turn creation is as interesting as the games themselves.
March was a good month for bagging yourself a bargain! Hopefully we'll be able to find a few more good deals this month too. Here are a few of the bargains that FantasyMeister managed to bag himself in the month just gone.
