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Lander
Space flight game released on DVD. It is essentially an updated and extended version of the old-school classic Lunar Lander. However, rather than simple landings, you'll also have to guide your craft through enclosed complexes employing the same careful control of your ships thrusters. Your ship is also equipped with weapons. The gameplay revolves around guiding your craft safely and completing specific objectives. The game has a non-linear structure with over 30 missions to work through. You are paid for successful missions and use the money earned to pay for fuel and repairs, as well as to upgrade your craft. A variety of planets, with their own gravitational force, and conditions feature. There is also a multi-player mode for deathmatches. The game's graphics are good and the control system is generally adequate. The plot is developed through cutscenes. A selection of atmospheric sound effects and music accompanies play.
Developer: Psygnosis
, Publisher: Psygnosis
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Lands of Lore
Role-playing/adventure game set in a fantasy universe. You play a character named Luther who finds himself in prison and cursed so that he transforms into various types of animals without notice. The game plot revolves around his search for a cure, as well as a quest to save the land from a dark and powerful magical entity. The gameplay consists of exploring the well-designed gameworld, collecting items, interacting with NPCs and combat. You view the action from a first-person perspective. The game's graphics are adequate, although the game is now a few years old. Good cutscenes help to develop the plot. The game's high-quality audio consists of ambient sound effects that reflect your surroundings and add atmosphere to the game.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Lands of Lore 2: Guardians of Destiny
Role-playing/adventure game set in a fantasy universe. You play a character named Luther who finds himself in prison and cursed so that he transforms into various types of animals without notice. The game plot revolves around his search for a cure, as well as a quest to save the land from a dark and powerful magical entity. The gameplay consists of exploring the well-designed gameworld, collecting items, interacting with NPCs and combat. You view the action from a first-person perspective. The game's graphics are adequate, although the game is now a few years old. Good cutscenes help to develop the plot. The game's high-quality audio consists of ambient sound effects that reflect your surroundings and add atmosphere to the game.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Lands of Lore 3
RPG set in a fantasy universe and third in a series of which the original is considered a classic.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos
RPG adventure game set in a fantasy universe.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Laser Arena
Developer: Trainwreck Studios
, Publisher: 2015, Inc.
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Last Blade 2: Final Edition
2D fighting game. The game is set in Japan of the 19th century. You choose from 16 samurai fighters equipped with swords. The fighting system is effective, characters have three attacks and can block. Significantly, you also choose before each fight from three designations; power, speed or EX (defense). This choice effects the special moves that a character can perform. The game's contrl system is effective. The graphics could be better.
Developer: SNK
, Publisher: SNK
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Last Blade 2: Heart of the Samurai
Developer: SNK
, Publisher: SNK
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Last Bronx
3D fighting game. The game's premise is that order has broken down in Tokyo and gangs rule the city. In order to settle their disputes, champions have been selected to fight it out in a tournament called the Last Bronx. You can choose from full tournament or single bout. Notably it is possible to select a team of characters. You can play against the computer or a friend. There are eight playable characters each with their own style, special moves and weapons. A large selection of moves are incorporated and the control and camera systems works well. The game employs Japanese animation-style design and the graphics are effective.
Publisher: SegaSoft Inc.
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Last Contact
Developer: Green Dragon Creations
, Publisher: Green Dragon Creations
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Last Ninja: The Return
Action adventure game currently in development for multiple formats. It is the follow-up to some classic games that appeared on the Commodore 64 and promises to deliver advanced graphics and exciting gameplay with many dramatic moments. As the name suggests, you'll play a ninja, with a wide range of attacks at his disposal. The level design promises to be good and players will have a choose of views including third- and first- person perspectives.
Developer: Studio 3 Interactive
, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
3D, third-person, action adventure game with RPG component. It is the follow-up to Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and is set in a dark world of vampires.
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
Third installment in this series of successful third-person action adventure games. The game promises to combine improved graphics with a strong story that ties together with the plots of the first two games. You'll once again take the role of the Soul Reaver, Raziel. This time he'll travel through time to three pivotal moments on a quest to destroy Kain. More depth to the gameplay is planned and many new powers for Raziel will be available. Players will start the game with all the abilities, items and spells available for collection in the previous game, and Raziel will be able to collect seven new swords, each based on an element (Earth, Air, Wind, Water, Fire, Darkness, and Light). The swords will have their own special uses and this will impact on the types of puzzles in the game. A more diverse selection of enemy types will feature.
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Lego Island Xtreme Stunts
Publisher: Lego Interactive
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LightWeight Ninja
Side-scrolling platform game, which employs colorful cartoon-style graphics. It is available exclusively as online download. The first part consists of nine levels and further chapters, each of three levels, are planned.
Developer: Stardock Systems, Inc.
, Publisher: Stardock Systems, Inc.
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Lily No Atelier
This RPG is currently in development. It is the prequel to two games that were released for PlayStation. Set in a magical fantasy universe, you'll take the role of a novice alchemist, named Lillie, and the strong story will involve the foundation of and alchemy academy.
Developer: Gust
, Publisher: TBA
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Loaded
Developer: Gremlin Interactive Ltd.
, Publisher: Interplay
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Lode Runner: The Legend Returns
Developer: Banpresto
, Publisher: Natsume
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Looney Toons Space Race
Kart racing game featuring the Looney Toons characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Wile E Cyote. The main single-player mode is championship, which consists of racing against computer-controlled opponents over all 15 courses. You can also race against a friend in the multi-player mode. There are three settings based on cartoons including Road Runner and Marvin the Martian. Weapons can be earned by collecting variously colored coins scattered around the tracks. The game's graphics and control are good.
Developer: Infogrames Melbourne House
, Publisher: Infogrames
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LOONS: The Fight for Fame
Developer: Infogrames Sheffield House
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Loose Cannon
Futuristic driving/action game due for release in mid-2000. Set in a crime-ridden city, you'll play a bounty hunter who takes on various jobs. You must avoid rivals and criminals. The game's structure will not be linear and you can decide which missions to take. Pursuits take place both on foot and in cars. Around 15 drivable vehicles will feature, each with their own characteristics. Numerous weapons will be available. The game promises innovative gameplay and design combined with advanced graphics. Numerous high-quality cutscenes will help to develop the story. Alongside the single-player game a multi-player mode is planned.
Developer: Sinister Games
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Lords of the Rising Sun
Developer: Cinemaware, Inc.
, Publisher: Cinemaware, Inc.
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Lose Your Marbles
Puzzle game. You play against a computer or human opponent and the gameplay involves controlling colored marbles that fall down in columns in order to create rows along the central line. Groups over three units will disappear and groups of five or more will cause extra marbles to fall on your opponent's screen. As well as normal levels, are bonus screen that can earn you new features such as marbles with special properties. Two players to compete over LAN or modem/serial connection. The game's graphics are effective, although it is the addictive gameplay that this game excels. The controls are simple.
Developer: SegaSoft Inc.
, Publisher: SegaSoft Inc.
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Lucky Luke
Developer: Ocean Software
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Luigi's Mansion
3D platform game currently in development for Gamecube. You'll control Luigi as he explores a haunted mansion looking for his brother Mario. The house will be populated by ghosts and Luigi will be equipped with a vacuum cleaner that can suck them up and a flashlight that can make scare them. The game promises to deliver good design and impressive graphics.
Developer: Nintendo
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Lula 3D
This 3D shoot 'em up is currently in the early stages of development. It will feature a busty heroine named Lula. The game promises to combine fast-paced action with advanced graphics.
Developer: Independent Arts Software
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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Lego Alpha Team
Mission-based action/puzzle game for kids'. Players take control of team of Lego characters, each of whom has a special skill but is virtually useless in other respects. The players must manage his men in order to solve puzzles and progress through the game. In all, there are some 60 rooms to tackle. The game's graphics and interface are effective.
Developer: Digital Domain, Inc.
, Publisher: Lego Media
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Lunicus
Arcade-style space combat game game. The game combines reasonable 3D graphics and high-paced action. Set in the near future, you play a pilot who is based on the moon when an alien invasion strikes earth. The game consists of a series of space combat missions in which you form part of a squadron. A selection of rock music accompanies play.
Developer: CyberFlix
, Publisher: CyberFlix
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