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Tag: adventure
Jotun: Valhalla Edition – PC
Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a thrilling action-adventure set in Norse mythology, with giants waiting to be slain and glory ready to be taken. Do you have what it takes to impress the mighty gods?
Oxenfree – PC
Oxenfree is a supernatural teen adventure, teeming with paranormal activity on an island riddled with secrets for you to uncover. Are you brave enough to listen to the voices buried deep in the island?
Mirror’s Edge – PC
Mirror’s Edge caused 3-D platforming to take a huge leap forward in terms of exciting, varied gameplay. That said, Avara wants to know if Mirror’s Edge stack up to its successors, or if the students have surpassed the master.
Dragon Age: Inquisition – PlayStation 4
Best game of the year? I certainly think so . . .
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link – NES
Zelda II The Adventure of Link is typically the recipient of much undeserved criticism. Undue censure is bound to target anything that stands out from the crowd, and with that said it only makes sense that Zelda II would find itself in the crosshairs of the public eye. At the time, The Legend of Zelda had recently graced the Nintendo Entertainment System with substantial praise, so expectations were high. When Nintendo gave us something new and different, reactions were mixed. Some adored this fresh entry in the series, some reviled it. Whatever stance you take on the Zelda II debate, ZB would like a moment of your attention in order to discuss the finer points of Zelda II The Adventure of Link.
Shenmue – Sega Dreamcast
Shenmue is one of those rare games that come around once or twice in a generation. Perfectly executed control and gameplay, fully developed plot, and graphics and sound to rival even modern games, Shenmue is a treasure for any fan of the Sega Dreamcast.
Legend of Korra Game Coming In October
Let’s kick some element-bending ass with Platinum Games’ The Legend of Korra game! Come on down to the Bacon to find out when.
Ghosts ‘N Goblins – NES
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Release Date (NA): 1985 Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Genre: Run-and-gun, Platformer, Masochist Reviewed by StarSpangledEggs Be sure to also check out the sequel on the Sega Genesis, Ghouls ‘N Ghosts! Let me take a quick moment to preface this article: this game and its addressing article are NOT for the faint of heart! If NES games had a… Continue reading Ghosts ‘N Goblins – NES
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemDeveloper: Nintendo EADPublisher: NintendoRelease Date: November 1991Genre: Action-AdventureNerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by Spekkio The Third Release for the Legend of Zelda Franchise, known as Link to the Past or in Japan, The Triforce of the Gods was originally released in November of 1991. The game was created and developed by the team lead by Shigeru… Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – SNES
CastleMiner Z – PC
Platform: PC Developer: DigitalDNA Games Publisher: DigitalDNA Games Release Date: November 9th, 2011 Genre: First-Person Shooter, Survival, Action/Adventure Nerd Rating: 2 out of 10 A few weeks ago I reviewed a game called Redshirt, developed by The Tiniest Shark, and I gave it a pretty poor review and went as far as to state that… Continue reading CastleMiner Z – PC
Unearthed: The Trail of Ibn Battuta – Episode 1 Gold Edition – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Semaphore Publisher: Semanoor Release Date: January 3. 2014 Genre: Action/Adventure, FPS, Stealth ESRB Rating: N/A Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico Unearthed: The Trail of Ibn Battuta (Episode 1 Gold Edition) is a first-person action/adventure title set in the contemporary Middle East. It follows the adventures of a brother/sister team,… Continue reading Unearthed: The Trail of Ibn Battuta – Episode 1 Gold Edition – PC
Bully: Scholarship Edition – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Rockstar New England Publisher: Rockstar Games Release Date: October 21st, 2008 (North America, PC) Genre: Action-adventure Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Have you ever wanted to punch that jock that steals your lunch money every day, or perhaps you’ve wanted to be a bully yourself and punch a nerd? Well, that is… Continue reading Bully: Scholarship Edition – PC
Legend of the Mystical Ninja – SNES
Platform: SNES Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date (NA): June 30, 1992 Genre: Action-Adventure Nerd Rating: 8.5/10 Reviewed by: InfiniteKnife Known in Japan as Ganbare Goemon (which loosely translates to “Go For It, Goemon”), Legend of the Mystical Ninja is one of those games we rented as kids, loved, and continued to rent every couple… Continue reading Legend of the Mystical Ninja – SNES
Resident Evil 5 – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date: March 5th, 2009 Genre: Survival/Horror Nerd Rating: 6 if you’re not particularly a Resident Evil fan, 7.5 if you are. OUT OF 10 Reviewed By: Babe Sauce Before I jump into anything, allow me to note something that will affect how you interpret both this review… Continue reading Resident Evil 5 – Xbox 360