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A Tale In The Desert
Developer: eGenesis
, Publisher: eGenesis
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Aaron Hall's Dungeon Odyssey
Developer: Malfador Machinations
, Publisher: Shrapnel Games
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Adventure at the Chateau d'Or
Developer: Karma Labs
, Publisher: Karma Labs
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Adventures of Pengui
Publisher: Cool Entertainment Inc.
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Aeropa: Fall of the Covenant
Developer: Pixeleers Media Entertainment
, Publisher: TBA
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Agartha
Horror-themed action adventure. The game promises to combine great design, non-linear gameplay and a strong story. It is being developed b the man responsible for the genre-busting Alone In the Dark games (Fredrick Raynal). The plot will begin in 1929 after an earthquake in an isolated part of Romania. The rescue team find a village full of zombies. The game title refers to the name of a city, thought to be mythical, but which turns out to have a connection with the events in the village.
Developer: No Cliché
, Publisher: Sega
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Ages of Athiria
Developer: Elysian Productions, Inc.
, Publisher: TBA
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Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
RPG. You play a character named Alaron on a quest to discover his origins. During the game you'll gather a party of three other characters. A range of conventional and magical weapons are incorporated into the game. The game employs an effective turn-based combat system.
Developer: H2O Entertainment
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Akuji The Heartless
3D platform game. It is far less cutesy than most platform games - it is set mainly in hell. You play Akuji a dead swordsman who also practices voodoo magic. The title refers to the fact that he was attacked by his brother who removed his heart. Akuji embarks on a journey through various part of hell in order to collect the souls of his ancestors in order to get revenge on his brother. The game's levels are well-designed. The gameplay is typical platform fodder, involving the exploration of levels, collection of items, dealing with enemies and precision jumping. The game employs a modified Gex: Enter the Gecko engine. The graphics and controls are generally good.
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Aladdin in Nasiria's Revenge
3D platform game based on the Disney movies. You play one of three characters, Aladdin, Jasmin and Abu, as they attempt to defeat the evil Jafar and his sister Nasira and save the people of Agrabah. Each characters have a good range of moves such as rope-climbing and sword-fighting. The game has eight levels that cover varied settings that include the Sultan's palace, a marketplace, a cave, a dungeon and some ancient pyramids.
Developer: Eurocom Entertainment Software
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Albert Odyssey
RPG set in a fantasy universe. You play a character named Pike who embarks on a quest to find a way to save his friend Laia who has been encased in stone. The game has a strong plot.
Developer: Sunsoft
, Publisher: Working Designs
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Aldeus
Developer: Platinum Interactive Developments
, Publisher: TBA
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Alien Earth
RPG set in the future during an invasion by insectoid aliens called the Raksha. You take the role of a young man named Finn who must find and join a resistance group. The gameplay primarily involves exploration and real-time combat. A variety of weapons can be found in-game and it is also possible to develop psychic powers. You view the action from a third-person perspective. The game is played on an isometric landscape. It employs an updated version of the engine used in the SNES release 'Shadowrun'. The game's graphics are fairly basic. The controls system could be better.
Developer: Beam Software
, Publisher: Playmates Interactive Entertainment
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Alien Incident
Developer: Housemarque
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Alien Nations
Real-time strategy game. There are three races to choose from, each with their own characteristics and technologies. You develop your group, managing resources and engaging in combat. You can choose from the main campaign or an open-ended game. There is also a multi-player mode via LAN, serial link or Net. The game is played on an isometric landscape with 3D features. The graphics and menu systems are effective.
Developer: Neo Software
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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Alien Resurrection
First-person shoot 'em up based on the hit sci-fi/horror movie. It features characters from the movie and many of the weapons and sets have also been recreated. The plot is similar to that of the movie and good cutscenes help develop the story. The gory nature of the game means it is only suitable for older gamers.
Developer: Argonaut Games plc
, Publisher: Fox Interactive
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Alone in the Dark
Highly acclaimed adventure game originally released for the PC. The game has a strong plot based on the work of H.P Lovecraft. The central character is a detective named Edward Carnby who is investigating a suicide. You can choose instead to play a female character named Emily Hartwood. The action takes place in a haunted mansion in Louisiana and a hellish world to which your character will be transported. Somewhat confusingly, the game of the same name released for the PSX. The gameplay is the same but the story involves the search for a child who has been kidnapped by a band of pirates. The games include themes that make it unsuitable for the younger gamer.
Developer: I-Motion
, Publisher: Interplay
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Alone in the Dark 2
Second in this successful series of supernatural-themed adventure games based on the books by H.P Lovecraft. Set in the 1920s, you once again play PI Edward Carnby. This time he is investigating the kidnap of a young girl by a pirate named One-Eyed-Jack. Through part of the game you will control the girl rather than Carnby. As in the original, the gameplay involves exploring the 3D environments, gathering clues, interacting with a cast of well developed NPCs, puzzle-solving and combat. The game has an action-feel as you'll soon be equipped with a gun. The gameworld in this sequel is much larger than that of the first game. The graphics and character animation have been improved over the first game, although it looks pretty dated when compared to recent adventure game releases.
Developer: I-Motion
, Publisher: Interplay
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Alone in the Dark 3
Third in this successful series of supernatural-themed adventure games based on the books by H.P Lovecraft. Set in the 1920s, you play PI Edward Carnby as he investigates the disappearance of a movie crew from a deserted town, called Slaughter Gulch, located on the San Andreas Fault. As before, the gameplay involves exploring the environments, gathering clues, interacting with a cast of well developed NPCs, puzzle-solving and combat. The game's graphics retain the combination of 3D characters and bit-mapped backgrounds that now look a bit dated.
Developer: I-Motion
, Publisher: Interplay
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Alone in the Dark Trilogy
This series of highly successful adventure games is now available at a budget price. The games have strong plots based on the work of H.P Lovecraft. The games take place in 3D environments. These games incorporate violent themes and images making this title potentially unsuitable for the younger gamer.
Developer: I-Motion
, Publisher: Interplay
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Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
Installment in this series of classic, horror-themed, action adventure games. Set in the 1920s, the detective Edward Carnby makes his return in a supernatural adventure. The action is set on the mysterious Shadow Island, located off the coast of Maine. The game features over a 100 locations including a haunted house. You can choose between playing Carnby himself, or his assistant, a woman named Aline. Each character has a separate path through the game adding replayability to the game. The gameplay mixes exploration, interaction with NPCs, puzzle-solving and combat. The game features good design and graphics.
Developer: Darkworks Studio
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Alundra
Adventure/role-playing game, set in a fantasy universe. You play boy who has the ability to enter people's dreams, named Alundra. The game combines a strong story and cast of characters with playability. The gameplay consists of exploration, combat, item collection and puzzle-solving. The game is challenging and the levels well-designed. The game's graphics effectively combines 2D and 3D elements.
Developer: Matrix Software
, Publisher: Matrix Software
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Alundra 2
RPG set in a fantasy universe. The game employs more 3D graphics than the original. The emphasis in this game is on action adventuring rather than in-depth RPG gameplay. The premise is that a young warrior named Flint, accompanied by Princess Alexia, must defeat the evil Baron Diaz and his pirate minions. The game boasts a good cast of NPCs and some challenging puzzles and platform-style jumping. Some ten mini-games, such as racing and casino-based games, are incorporated. During the game you'll face a variety of foe. Combat is conducted in real-time and involves both conventional and magical weapons. There is large inventory of items to find and use. In addition, a system of 'Elemental Rings', to be discovered in-game, allows you to further enhance your abilities. The game's control and camera systems are effective.
Developer: Contrail
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Amber: Journeys Beyond
Adventure game with a supernatural. Set in a mansion in North Carolina, you must explore a house solving puzzles and interacting with ghosts. The game employs a simple point-and-click interface and the game's graphics were good at the time of release.
Developer: Hue Forest Entertainment
, Publisher: Graphsim
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Amerzone - The Explorers Legacy
Adventure game. This game is like a movie and is based on a Belgian novel. As such it does not easily fit into preexisting genres.
Developer: Microids
, Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
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Anachronox
Long-awaited RPG with futuristic setting. The game combines a strong story with well-balanced gameplay and effective graphics. The title refers to the name of the city in which the game is set. This post-apocalyptic metropolis is alive with people and has a complex socio-political situation. Notably many humorous touches are included in the game. You start he game controlling a single character named Sly Boots. During the game you meet other characters that offer to join your party. However, only two can be chosen of the seven available.
Developer: ION Storm
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Anarchy Online
MMORPG. It is set in the far future and has a sci-fi feel. It offers a large, well-designed gameworld populated with a wide variety of characters and creatures, combined with high-quality design and graphics. The gameworld is called Rubi-Ka and the premise is that two groups are in conflict. They are a huge corporation named Omni-Tek and a group of rebels.
Developer: Funcom
, Publisher: Funcom
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Anarchy Online: Shadowlands
Developer: Funcom
, Publisher: Funcom
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Anarchy Online: The Notum Wars
Developer: Funcom
, Publisher: Funcom
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Ancient Evil
Developer: Silver Lightning
, Publisher: Roadshow Entertainment
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Ancient Evil: The Curse of the Snake Cult
Developer: Silver Lightning
, Publisher: Silver Lightning
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Angelique Trois
Developer: Koei
, Publisher: Koei
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Animal Forest
Developer: Nintendo
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Animal Leader (Dobutsu Bancho)
Developer: Nintendo
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Another War
Developer: Mirage Interactive
, Publisher: Cenega NV
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Anvil of Dawn
Developer: DreamForge Intertainment
, Publisher: New World Computing
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Ape Escape
Well-received 3D platform-style game. You play a character named Spike who must travel back in time to capture a group of monkeys. The monkeys have changed history in order to reek revenge on the humans who once held them captive. You must retrieve them and defeat their boss, an ape called Specter. You are aided by two other characters, a girl named Natalie and a Professor.
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Ape Escape 2001
3D game that combines action and platform game elements. It is the follow-up to a successful PlayStation original. Once again, you take the role of Spike but rather than capturing monkeys you must instead vacuum off their pants! The game consists of a series timed rounds in which you must clear levels of multiple apes. You must chase them, but after getting their pants they will chase you. Level settings are varied and the apes take indifferent forms to fit the theme, such as cacti in the desert. Bosses also feature. Power-ups are scattered around the levels. The game's design and graphics are generally good, although the gameplay is not all that varied. Unlike the original this sequel does not employs dual analogue controls.
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis
Publisher: TDK Mediactive, Inc.
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Arabian Nights
Developer: Visiware
, Publisher: The Adventure Company
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Arc the Lad Online
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
RPG set in a world that combines magic and technology inspired by the Age of Steam. This challenging game offers a lot of depth, particularly in the area of character creation and development. In creating and developing your character you have to choose between magic and technology. There is a large gameworld to explore with over 300 NPCs. You can opt for real-time or turn-based combat. The game is played on an isometric 3D landscape, which incorporates multiple levels.
Developer: Troika Games LLC
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Arcatera - The Dark Brotherhood
Adventure/role-playing game in medieval setting based on a traditional pen-and-paper RPG system. The game has an open structure. You control a group of characters who must infiltrate a mysterious brotherhood that is seeking to overthrow the legitimate ruler of your land and you have a time limit in which to complete the task. The four characters in your party are of different classes (including a magician), each with their own skills profile. You also have the option of splitting the party into two groups and issue orders to them independently.
Developer: WestKa Kommunikations
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Archaean: Massive Online World
Developer: Archaean Team
, Publisher: TBA
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ArchAngel
Developer: Metropolis Software House
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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Archmage: Stabat Mater
Developer: Mari Telecommunications Co., Ltd
, Publisher: TBA
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Arcturus
Korean RPG. Set in a fantasy universe there are two central characters named Siege and Maria. The game is played on an isometric landscape with 3D elements and 2D characters. The game has a strong story with two main aspects, political or religious.
Developer: Sonnori
, Publisher: Wizard Soft Ltd.
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ArK Online: Dusk of Ruins
Developer: Digital Dream Studios
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Arthur's Knights 2: The Secret of Merlin
Action-adventure game. Like the first game, the plot revolves around the life of a character named Bradwen. He has become King of the Atrebates, and faces a threat from the Red Dragon. The gameplay involves exploration, interaction with NPCs and puzzle-solving. You can opt to play Bradwen as Paladin or Celtic, there are subtle differences between the two. The game features a lot of historical information and the setting is largely authentic. The game employs a modified Cryogen engine. The graphics are reasonable, whilst the control and camera systems could be better.
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: The Adventure Company
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Arthur's Knights: Origins of Excalibur
This adventure game based on the Arthurian legends is currently in development. You'll play Bradwen, a illegitimate prince who was expelled from the kingdom by his half-brother. He must become a Knight of the Round Table in order to be able to return. There will be two paths through the game. You'll get different allies depending on if you choose a Christian or Celtic culture. The game's graphics promise to be good. It will employ a modified Cryogen engine.
Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Arx Fatalis
Developer: Arkane Studios
, Publisher: Fishtank Interactive
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Asghan: The Dragon Slayer
Action adventure game set in a fantasy environment. You take the role of a young warrior named Asghan who embarks on a quest to rescue his father and drive out the dragons that have invaded the land. Asghan has a wide range of moves at his disposal including the abilities to swim and climb. He is equipped with a sword. Other weapons, magic spells and items can be found in game. The gameplay primarily involves exploration and combat with some puzzle-solving. Over fifty different enemy types feature. The game covers a range of environments including dungeons, forests and the remains of an underwater city. It employs both third- and first- person perspectives and fully 3D graphics.
Developer: Silmarils
, Publisher: Grolier Interactive
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Asheron's Call
On-line RPG set in a fantasy universe. You create your character and then develop his skills through experience. The game employs a system of levels base on the strength of your character. There are three types of people to select from, each their own characteristics. The game offers a large and well-designed gameworld.
Developer: Turbine Entertainment
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Asheron's Call 2
Developer: Turbine Entertainment
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Asheron's Call: Dark Majesty
Developer: Turbine Entertainment
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Astonia 3
Developer: Intent Software
, Publisher: Intent Software
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Atlantis 2
This game was released in the US as Atlantis Beyond. You play a young man named Ten who is the son of Seth, the hero of the first game. Ten must defeat the plans of his evil twin that are threatening the world. The plot is developed through the conversations with NPCs and some impressive cutscenes.
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Atlantis 3
This adventure game set in a mythical world is currently in development. Like its predecessors it, promises to combine advanced graphics, a strong cast of characters and a good story with puzzle-based gameplay.
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Developer: Zombie VR Studios
, Publisher: Disney Interactive
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Search for the Journal
Shareware game intended to excite interest in the upcoming Disney movie and related retail game called 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Trial by Fire'. As the title indicates the premise is that you must find the journal that enables explorers to find Atlantis. Like the main game, this is a first person shooter, without gore and aimed at kids. The single-player mode consists of a series of action-oriented levels in which players travel on foot, in the air and underwater. There is also is a multi-player mode (for up to 12 people, via LAN or online).
Developer: Zombie VR Studios
, Publisher: Disney Interactive
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Atlantis: The Lost Tales
Adventure game that features lavish graphics, a strong cast of characters and a good story. The game is played from a first-person view and the structure is purely linear.
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Atlantis: Trial by Fire
First-person shooter aimed at kids and based on the Disney movie. The game is not gory. The single-player mode consists of a series of action-oriented levels in which players travel on foot, in the air and underwater. There is also is a multi-player mode (for up to 12 people, via LAN or online) based on sections of the main game. There is a choice of 'deathmatches', capture-the-flag and submarine combat games. The game employs a modified LithTech engine and the graphics and controls are effective.
Publisher: Disney Interactive
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Attack of The Saucerman
Action adventure game. It has a cartoon feel and incorporates many humorous touches. You take the role of Ed who must rid the earth of aliens invaders. The game consists of 24 levels and a variety of weapons are available. The game employs fully 3D graphics.
Developer: Psygnosis
, Publisher: Psygnosis
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Auryn Quest
Developer: Attaction GmbH
, Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
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Austin Powers: Operation Trivia
Trivia game featuring the styling of the Austin Powers movies. The game's setting is a life-or-death quiz show at the Electric Pussycat Swingers Club! You can play Austin Powers or Dr. Evil. In single player mode the aim is to improve your hi-score. Alternatively, two people can play by taking turns
Developer: Berkeley Systems
, Publisher: Sierra
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Avaris: The Heart of Midnight
Developer: Bifrost Creations
, Publisher: TBA
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Avernum
RPG set in a fantasy universe. You guide a party of four characters on a quest to defeat an evil Empire that has overrun the land. The Empire discovered a portal to a subterranean world, called Avernum, which they have used as a place to exile subjects who are not loyal. Your party must enter the realm, which incorporates loads of settlements and dungeon sections, populated by a variety of races.
Developer: Spiderweb Software
, Publisher: Spiderweb Software
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Avernum 2
Retro RPG set in a magical fantasy universe. The title is the name of an underground prison complex which is being purged by the forces of an evil empire. You control a character who, with his mates, has a chance to save the inhabitants of Avernum. The game is an extensively modified version of Exile 2: Crystal Souls. The game is not purely linear. There are three quests and completing one or more of these will complete the game. The gameplay involves exploration, combat , item collection and interaction with NPCs. Magical and conventional weapons are available. The game employs the same game engine of the first Avernum game. The 3D graphics are fairly basic. The game boasts good design and effective.
Developer: Spiderweb Software
, Publisher: Spiderweb Software
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Avernum 3
Developer: Spiderweb Software
, Publisher: Spiderweb Software
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Axis: The Movie
Developer: Chaman Productions
, Publisher: Namco
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Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold
Point-and-click adventure game set in an Aztec world. The plot revolves around a murder and your character is a chief suspect. The plot is partially developed through the good cut-scenes that intersperse the action.
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Azure Dreams
Traditional RPG set in a magical fantasy universe. You take the role of a young warrior who has the power to tame dragons. As you explore the game you'll find dragon eggs. These can be hatched and the dragons will help you, there are lots of different dragon types with various abilities. It is also possible to sell the eggs. The gameplay involves exploration combat, item collection/use and interaction with NPCs. An innovative feature is that you earn cash as you go and can spend this on new building for you home town. The action takes place within the Dungeon Tower, with almost 100 dungeon levels. the game's graphics and controls are good. Cutscenes intersperse the action.
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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A Bug's Life Active Play
Adventure game based on the hit movie for kids. You play Flik the ant, who must defeat the grasshoppers who are threatening his home. You guide him through 15 levels that culminate in the celebration of a harvest festival. Many other characters from the movie feature and some of them will help Flik on his mission. The gameplay involves exploration, collecting items, puzzle-solving and defeating enemies (by throwing fruit at them!). Along the way you'll come across numerous nature-related facts. The game combines fun and education effectively.
Developer: Disney Interactive
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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A Case for TKKG: Deadly Chocolate
Developer: Tivola Publishing
, Publisher: Tivola Publishing
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A Case For TKKG: The Mystery of the Mayan Treasure
Adventure game for kids featuring a gang of children, named Tiger, Kevin, Katy and Grunter (TKKG), as its main characters. The gang must investigate the theft of two Mayan masks from the museum. The game consists of moving individual characters between a number of pre-rendered locations, interacting with various NPCs as you go. Each character will spot different clues and various pieces of trivia relating to the Mayans will be uncovered. The game employs a simple point-and-click control system and cartoon-style graphics.
Developer: Elephant Seven
, Publisher: Tivola Publishing
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Action Man: Jungle Storm
Developer: Intelligent Games Ltd.
, Publisher: Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
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Action Man: Raid On Island X
This kids' game is essentially a compendium of sub-games linked together by an overall plot featuring the well-known boys' toy, Action Man. The plot revolves around the conflict between Action Man and the evil Doctor X.
Developer: Intelligent Games Ltd.
, Publisher: Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
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