BADLAND 2

Badland 2 takes everything to love about Badland and turns it up to 11

Sequels can be an tough business. Similar to the way it’s hard for a band to have a hit with their second album, the second game in a franchise is usually really tough. There are so many things in play at that point — number one being the stress of the expectation others have to produce another hit. But in this case, the sequel turned out to be really amazing. Badland 2 takes everything that’s so awesome about Badland and makes it even more awesome without the game losing any of it’s super sincere originality.

The key difference in Badland 2 is the control scheme. The original was one touch — touch anywhere on the screen to flap the wings, rise up, and move forward. This version adds the ability to go left or right by touching on the left or right of the screen. This increases possibilities in the game to allow mazes that snake around rather than being a pretty much up/down affair. Other new features include different obstacles and new challenges that all fit well in the style of the game.

Badland was one of the most original and amazing games released in the history of mobile games. If you enjoyed the original’s art style and challenging gameplay, you will love Badland 2.

Posted December 17, 2015 by Jeff Scott

X-Mercs

Game Insight Releases X-Mercs To Cure Your Turn Based Blues

X-Mercs is a new and interesting take on the typical turn based strategy game like X-Com. For one, it’s free to play. There are also PvP raids in the game (ala Clash of Clans) that can add way more interest to the game.

All in all it’s a really well done game with amazing art and great gameplay.

Posted October 19, 2015 by Jeff Scott

The Martian: Bring Him Home

Out Now: The Martian: Bring Him Home

The movie version of The Martian gets released in the US today. It’s a Matt Damon heavy version of one of my favorite books in recent memory.

Posted October 2, 2015 by Jeff Scott

Lifeline 2

Lifeline 2 Review from Gamezebo: 4.5/5 - "Engaging Story"

While it’s a very different game from the original, Gamezebo loves it:

Players will find a compelling companion in Arika and an engaging set of challenges with multiple outcomes worth the time investment and necessary patience. To anyone bemoaning the empty tapping of today’s mobile games, Lifeline 2 offers a rich narrative experience sure to satisfy lovers of the written word.

Posted September 29, 2015 via Gamezebo