25 Games You Shouldn't Overlook (page 4/5)
- December 17, 2007 15:23 PM PST
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Orcs and Elves
"Orcs and Elves is a classic dungeon romp with straightforward gameplay: armed with a weapon and a talking magic wand, you move through an underground environment fighting all kinds of monsters, solving puzzles and grabbing all kinds of loot. However, the magic of Orcs & Elves goes much deeper. This is one of those weird "one more minute" gaming experiences where, once you get started, it becomes extremely difficult to stop."
Dementium The Ward
"One of the more challenging aspects of the game revolves around only being able to hold one item at a time. Initially it was frustrating to choose between holding a flashlight to see or a weapon to defend myself, but when the first monstrous larva broke out of an incubator and slimed in my direction, I discovered just how frightening the dark can be. "
Cooking Mama
"The sequel is much better because it incorporates more recipes, more tools and tasks, and more modes and bonuses. You can still prepare each dish with Mama looking over your shoulder but there is also a mode where you prepare specific dishes for a virtual friend: there are no instructions and if you mess up even one step, you ruin the entire dish. It can be frustrating to have to start over a dish just for one little mistake but it's also addictively fun."
Touch Detective 2 1/2
"This curiously named sequel is basically the same game as the first--Mackenzie still lives in her house with her butler, Cromwell, and Funghi, the sidekick of who-knows-what species. The spaced-out Penelope shows up with a problem and Chloe isn't far behind, ready to stick her Super Sleuthing nose into everyone's business."
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations
"If you loved the first two installments in the franchise, then Trials and Tribulations definitely has more of what you're looking for. Newcomers to the series will be better served by picking up the first Phoenix Wright as part of the series' charm lies in getting to know the characters over time."
