Written by: Stoo
I act like I’m some sort of expert but really I’m terrible at them. Still we’ve covered a range of realtime and turn-based titles over the years.
007: Nightfire (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 18, 2014
A first person shooter based on Brosnan-era Bond, featuring the man himself (sort of).
Reviewed by: Rik - October 18, 2014
A first person shooter based on Brosnan-era Bond, featuring the man himself (sort of).
4D Sports: Driving (Stunts) (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 28, 2001
AKA Stunts, the veteran driving game featuring wacky race courses with insanely huge jumps.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 28, 2001
AKA Stunts, the veteran driving game featuring wacky race courses with insanely huge jumps.
A Golden Wake (2014)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 20, 2019
1920s Miami is the historical setting for this comparatively modern point and clicker.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 20, 2019
1920s Miami is the historical setting for this comparatively modern point and clicker.
A lazy way to mention some things we should have mentioned in the main review (and some more screenshots) ()
Reviewed by: Rik - May 31, 2009
Reviewed by: Rik - May 31, 2009
Action Soccer (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 23, 2017
Eccentric arcade footy action from the team that went on to develop Puma World Football.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 23, 2017
Eccentric arcade footy action from the team that went on to develop Puma World Football.
Actua Soccer (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 6, 2014
Mid-90s rival of FIFA, featuring motion capture from Andy Sinton.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 6, 2014
Mid-90s rival of FIFA, featuring motion capture from Andy Sinton.
Alan Wake (2012)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 31, 2020
Rik takes a trip to the town of Bright Falls in this creepy shooter from Remedy.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 31, 2020
Rik takes a trip to the town of Bright Falls in this creepy shooter from Remedy.
All New World of Lemmings (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 14, 2008
Oh Christ! More Lemmings. Last traditional 2D installment in the series.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 14, 2008
Oh Christ! More Lemmings. Last traditional 2D installment in the series.
Alpha Protocol (2010)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2020
Take control of a spy called Mike in this post-9/11 espionage caper.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2020
Take control of a spy called Mike in this post-9/11 espionage caper.
Anachronox (2001)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 9, 2005
Ion Storm's sadly overlooked tribute to Japanese RPGs, featuring a colourful roster of heroes and quirky humour.
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 9, 2005
Ion Storm's sadly overlooked tribute to Japanese RPGs, featuring a colourful roster of heroes and quirky humour.
Another World (1992)
Reviewed by: Discussion - April 7, 2015
Discussion review in which we belatedly take on this classic action-adventure. Which we most definitely did not confuse with Flashback at any point.
Reviewed by: Discussion - April 7, 2015
Discussion review in which we belatedly take on this classic action-adventure. Which we most definitely did not confuse with Flashback at any point.
Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut (2008)
Reviewed by: Discussion - May 7, 2023
Rik and Stoo dissect the first game in the long-running series of historical social-stealth-'em-ups.
Reviewed by: Discussion - May 7, 2023
Rik and Stoo dissect the first game in the long-running series of historical social-stealth-'em-ups.
Azrael's Tear (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 10, 2001
In the near future a thief delves into a hidden and ancient underground temple, in search of the fabled Holy Grail. First person adventure, kind of what you'd get if Myst had a proper 3D engine (and also wasn't deathly dull).
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 10, 2001
In the near future a thief delves into a hidden and ancient underground temple, in search of the fabled Holy Grail. First person adventure, kind of what you'd get if Myst had a proper 3D engine (and also wasn't deathly dull).
Baldur's Gate (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 29, 2009
You must gather your party before venturing forth! First RPG from Bioware, based on Dungeons and Dragons.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 29, 2009
You must gather your party before venturing forth! First RPG from Bioware, based on Dungeons and Dragons.
Ballistics (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 23, 2015
Tube-based futuristic racing from the early 00s.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 23, 2015
Tube-based futuristic racing from the early 00s.
Beijing 2008 (2008)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 30, 2021
A comparatively modern take on the old track and field formula in this 2008 tie-in.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 30, 2021
A comparatively modern take on the old track and field formula in this 2008 tie-in.
Beneath A Steel Sky (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 12, 2007
Take 200g of bleak oppressive government, add a handful of pollution-spewing chimneys, and mix well with a story about an orphaned child with a mysterious past. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes and garnish with whatever other sci-fi cliches you happen to have in the cupboard.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 12, 2007
Take 200g of bleak oppressive government, add a handful of pollution-spewing chimneys, and mix well with a story about an orphaned child with a mysterious past. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes and garnish with whatever other sci-fi cliches you happen to have in the cupboard.
Beyond Good & Evil (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 31, 2011
The first of a new FFG series covering the late-period writings of Nietzsche. Or, alternatively, a look at the much-loved 3rd person action-adventure from Michel Ancel.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 31, 2011
The first of a new FFG series covering the late-period writings of Nietzsche. Or, alternatively, a look at the much-loved 3rd person action-adventure from Michel Ancel.
Big Red Racing (Domark)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 10, 2003
Cartoony arcade racer with dump trucks and speedboats.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 10, 2003
Cartoony arcade racer with dump trucks and speedboats.
Bio Menace (1993)
Reviewed by: Discussion - June 10, 2012
Another discussion review, this time of an action-packed platformer from the apogee stable. Starring our new favourite manly hero, SNAKE LOGAN.
Reviewed by: Discussion - June 10, 2012
Another discussion review, this time of an action-packed platformer from the apogee stable. Starring our new favourite manly hero, SNAKE LOGAN.
Blackwell Unbound (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 15, 2018
The second in the much-loved Blackwell series: this one's a prequel.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 15, 2018
The second in the much-loved Blackwell series: this one's a prequel.
Blade Runner (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2004
Perhaps one of the last great examples of the traditional 90s adventure game, reviewed by Rik, who looks quite dashing trawling through the rainswept streets in his trenchcoat.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2004
Perhaps one of the last great examples of the traditional 90s adventure game, reviewed by Rik, who looks quite dashing trawling through the rainswept streets in his trenchcoat.
Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 21, 2012
Early first-person shooter from the Apogee stable.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 21, 2012
Early first-person shooter from the Apogee stable.
Blood (1997)
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 14, 2010
Horror-themed 90s first-person shooter, powered by the Build engine.
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 14, 2010
Horror-themed 90s first-person shooter, powered by the Build engine.
Blood 2: The Chosen (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 1, 2004
Caleb's second outing uses Monolith's own Lithtech engine, and throws a bit of dystopian future into the mix of horror and dark humour.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 1, 2004
Caleb's second outing uses Monolith's own Lithtech engine, and throws a bit of dystopian future into the mix of horror and dark humour.
Blur (2010)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 18, 2023
Racing with weapons from Project Gotham veterans Bizarre Creations.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 18, 2023
Racing with weapons from Project Gotham veterans Bizarre Creations.
Brian Lara Cricket (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 5, 2007
Brian Lara once blasted over 500 runs in a single match. Rik once batted through an entire innings while compiling a mammoth 5 not out - which means this is the closest he'll ever get to playing international cricket.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 5, 2007
Brian Lara once blasted over 500 runs in a single match. Rik once batted through an entire innings while compiling a mammoth 5 not out - which means this is the closest he'll ever get to playing international cricket.
Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 17, 2011
Fun fact: Brian Lara has featured on more game box art than any other cricketer. But who will they turn to now he's retired?
Reviewed by: Rik - January 17, 2011
Fun fact: Brian Lara has featured on more game box art than any other cricketer. But who will they turn to now he's retired?
Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 18, 2015
Brian returns one final time for the 2007 World Cup.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 18, 2015
Brian returns one final time for the 2007 World Cup.
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse (2013)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 3, 2019
After a long break, Stobbart and friends are looking a bit more like their old selves, as the Broken Sword series returns to 2D for this fifth instalment.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 3, 2019
After a long break, Stobbart and friends are looking a bit more like their old selves, as the Broken Sword series returns to 2D for this fifth instalment.
Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 2, 2007
The return of Stobbart. No dirty tissues this time, although George does become rather attached to a piece of coal.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 2, 2007
The return of Stobbart. No dirty tissues this time, although George does become rather attached to a piece of coal.
Broken Sword: The Angel of Death (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 17, 2014
A second 3D outing for George Stobbart in the fourth game in the Broken Sword series.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 17, 2014
A second 3D outing for George Stobbart in the fourth game in the Broken Sword series.
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (1996)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 18, 2006
It's the first instalment of the adventures of George the American tourist. Rik wanders around Paris, begging people to touch his tissue...
Reviewed by: Rik - August 18, 2006
It's the first instalment of the adventures of George the American tourist. Rik wanders around Paris, begging people to touch his tissue...
Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 16, 2010
The third of the Broken Sword games, in which George and Nico try to save the world from... something.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 16, 2010
The third of the Broken Sword games, in which George and Nico try to save the world from... something.
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2021
The 00s console crash 'em up comes to PC.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2021
The 00s console crash 'em up comes to PC.
Car And Driver (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 1, 2003
Test-Drive style early-90s racing on circuits, the open road or even a car park. Early release from the System Shock guys, believe it or not.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 1, 2003
Test-Drive style early-90s racing on circuits, the open road or even a car park. Early release from the System Shock guys, believe it or not.
Carmageddon (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
Oh, you know. It's the one where you can run people over. And then other cars try and hit you. And stuff.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
Oh, you know. It's the one where you can run people over. And then other cars try and hit you. And stuff.
Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 9, 2008
More auto-carnage, with a bit more spit and polish. Only a bit, mind.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 9, 2008
More auto-carnage, with a bit more spit and polish. Only a bit, mind.
Carmageddon: TDR 2000 (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 14, 2008
Even more death, destruction and twisted metal. But we're all bored of it by now.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 14, 2008
Even more death, destruction and twisted metal. But we're all bored of it by now.
Catacomb 3D Series (1991)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 4, 2014
Primordial first person shooters series, the first of which was created by iD software before Wolfenstein 3D.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 4, 2014
Primordial first person shooters series, the first of which was created by iD software before Wolfenstein 3D.
Championship Manager 00-01 (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 13, 2005
Rik's not actually hunched over Microsoft Excel there, but rather one of the greatest football management games.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 13, 2005
Rik's not actually hunched over Microsoft Excel there, but rather one of the greatest football management games.
Championship Manager 2006 (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 30, 2016
The 'other' version of Championship Manager, released after a split between publisher and developer.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 30, 2016
The 'other' version of Championship Manager, released after a split between publisher and developer.
Championship Manager Quiz (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 30, 2014
A quiz game bearing the CM name. As you might expect.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 30, 2014
A quiz game bearing the CM name. As you might expect.
Clive Barker's Undying (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 4, 2007
I pretended I'm glad you went away, these four walls closing more every day, and I'm Undying inside - and nobody knows it but me...
Reviewed by: Rik - November 4, 2007
I pretended I'm glad you went away, these four walls closing more every day, and I'm Undying inside - and nobody knows it but me...
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 16, 2007
The second in the most successful series of games to feature the name 'Colin'.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 16, 2007
The second in the most successful series of games to feature the name 'Colin'.
Colin McRae Rally 3 (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 29, 2020
Colin McRae and Nicky Grist return for some (largely Ford Focus based) rallying action.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 29, 2020
Colin McRae and Nicky Grist return for some (largely Ford Focus based) rallying action.
Command and Conquer: Red Alert (1996)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 10, 2004
Together with the original Command and Conquer, this established the RTS genre as a favourite of PC gamers.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 10, 2004
Together with the original Command and Conquer, this established the RTS genre as a favourite of PC gamers.
Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 7, 2007
The gleaming golden might of the GDI takes on the, subversive, er, reddy-black of Nod once again.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 7, 2007
The gleaming golden might of the GDI takes on the, subversive, er, reddy-black of Nod once again.
Commander Keen 4 (1991)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 1, 2003
This shareware platform game, an early creation of id software, showed us MS-DOS nerds that we could have console-style action on our boring beige PCs.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 1, 2003
This shareware platform game, an early creation of id software, showed us MS-DOS nerds that we could have console-style action on our boring beige PCs.
Commander Keen in Keen Dreams (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 7, 2020
aka "The Lost Keen", aka "Keen 3.5". Released between installments in the main series, this one takes him to a world of hostile vegetables.
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 7, 2020
aka "The Lost Keen", aka "Keen 3.5". Released between installments in the main series, this one takes him to a world of hostile vegetables.
Conflict: Freespace (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 12, 2002
Arguably the greatest 90s space-sim that didn't have FMV or the Star Wars license.
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 12, 2002
Arguably the greatest 90s space-sim that didn't have FMV or the Star Wars license.
Conquests of Camelot (1990)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 1, 2006
Sierra adventure, taking us to a time of mystery and legends. A terrible curse has befallen Camelot and to lift it, King Arthur must undertake a long and perilous search for the holy Grail.
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 1, 2006
Sierra adventure, taking us to a time of mystery and legends. A terrible curse has befallen Camelot and to lift it, King Arthur must undertake a long and perilous search for the holy Grail.
Corruption (1988)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 30, 2013
Text adventure from Magnetic Scrolls, set in the world of corporate finance. You play a stockbroker called Derek.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 30, 2013
Text adventure from Magnetic Scrolls, set in the world of corporate finance. You play a stockbroker called Derek.
Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 16, 2010
Cheerful EGA platformer from the Apogee stable.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 16, 2010
Cheerful EGA platformer from the Apogee stable.
Covert Action (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2007
As we all know, covert action is the best kind of action. Rik dons a tuxedo and breaks into a Mafia safehouse...
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2007
As we all know, covert action is the best kind of action. Rik dons a tuxedo and breaks into a Mafia safehouse...
Crashday (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 9, 2014
Racing, stunt driving and weaponry collide, if not combine, in this mid-00s racer.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 9, 2014
Racing, stunt driving and weaponry collide, if not combine, in this mid-00s racer.
Crazy Cars III (1992)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 9, 2013
Arcade racing from the 16-bit era in this Lamborghini-based racer from Titus.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 9, 2013
Arcade racing from the 16-bit era in this Lamborghini-based racer from Titus.
Cricket 2005 (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 4, 2013
Mid-00s cricket effort from EA, developed by HB Studios.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 4, 2013
Mid-00s cricket effort from EA, developed by HB Studios.
Cricket 96 (1996)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 4, 2018
PC port of Super International Cricket on the SNES. Also released as Ian Botham's International Cricket 96.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 4, 2018
PC port of Super International Cricket on the SNES. Also released as Ian Botham's International Cricket 96.
Cricket 97 (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 12, 2014
Another cricket game developed by Beam and published by EA.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 12, 2014
Another cricket game developed by Beam and published by EA.
Cruise for a Corpse (1991)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 9, 2014
"Well, Inspector, may I serve you a little something?" Help Inspector Dusentier crack the base in this boat-based murder mystery from Delphine.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 9, 2014
"Well, Inspector, may I serve you a little something?" Help Inspector Dusentier crack the base in this boat-based murder mystery from Delphine.
Crusader: No Remorse (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 17, 2021
Action-packed isometric shooter made using the Ultima VIII engine.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 17, 2021
Action-packed isometric shooter made using the Ultima VIII engine.
CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 22, 2011
Game number 3 in the CSI series of spin-offs adds an extra DIMENSION to the business OF investigating a MURDER. [You're fired - Ed.]
Reviewed by: Rik - May 22, 2011
Game number 3 in the CSI series of spin-offs adds an extra DIMENSION to the business OF investigating a MURDER. [You're fired - Ed.]
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 31, 2010
Grab your rubber gloves and cotton buds for this TV tie-in from Ubisoft.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 31, 2010
Grab your rubber gloves and cotton buds for this TV tie-in from Ubisoft.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Dark Motives (2004)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 5, 2011
More dead bodies and unanswered questions in this sequel based on the hit show.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 5, 2011
More dead bodies and unanswered questions in this sequel based on the hit show.
CSI: Deadly Intent (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 4, 2016
The fifth outing for the CSI team. No Grissom this time, we're into the Langston era.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 4, 2016
The fifth outing for the CSI team. No Grissom this time, we're into the Langston era.
CSI: Fatal Conspiracy (2010)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 8, 2017
Into the last chance saloon for Rik and the CSI series, in this sixth and final game based on the 00s procedural.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 8, 2017
Into the last chance saloon for Rik and the CSI series, in this sixth and final game based on the 00s procedural.
CSI: Hard Evidence (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 27, 2014
A second outing for Telltale and the fourth of the CSI games based on the original version of the show.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 27, 2014
A second outing for Telltale and the fourth of the CSI games based on the original version of the show.
CSI: Miami (2004)
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 18, 2011
Another fingerprint-dusting exercise, this time with that ginger guy with the shades.
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 18, 2011
Another fingerprint-dusting exercise, this time with that ginger guy with the shades.
CSI: NY - The Game (2008)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 29, 2013
More investigation of crime scenes, this time in the big apple that never sleeps (or whatever).
Reviewed by: Rik - March 29, 2013
More investigation of crime scenes, this time in the big apple that never sleeps (or whatever).
Cyclemania (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 19, 2019
Motorbike racing from the FMV era, featuring occasional horses.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 19, 2019
Motorbike racing from the FMV era, featuring occasional horses.
Dark Forces (1995)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 2, 2001
You rebel scum! A challenger to Doom, based on Star Wars.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 2, 2001
You rebel scum! A challenger to Doom, based on Star Wars.
Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 9, 2012
In a rare departure from his usual comfort zone, Rik delves into the world of goblins and dragons [Surely you mean 'Dungeons and Dragons'? - a reader] for Ubisoft's action RPG.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 9, 2012
In a rare departure from his usual comfort zone, Rik delves into the world of goblins and dragons [Surely you mean 'Dungeons and Dragons'? - a reader] for Ubisoft's action RPG.
Dark Seed (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 4, 2003
Scifi horror point-and-click adventure, featuring artwork by HR Giger.
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 4, 2003
Scifi horror point-and-click adventure, featuring artwork by HR Giger.
David Leadbetter's Greens (1991)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 16, 2007
"I knew Letterman was popular, but I didn't know he'd released his own golf game!" exclaimed FFG's self-proclaimed sport 'expert'. No Rik, David Leadbetter is a golf coach .
Reviewed by: Rik - June 16, 2007
"I knew Letterman was popular, but I didn't know he'd released his own golf game!" exclaimed FFG's self-proclaimed sport 'expert'. No Rik, David Leadbetter is a golf coach .
Day of the Tentacle (1993)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 1, 2003
A trio of misfits must stop Purple Tentacles plans to TAKE OVER THE WORLD. Time-travelling sequel to Maniac Mansion.
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 1, 2003
A trio of misfits must stop Purple Tentacles plans to TAKE OVER THE WORLD. Time-travelling sequel to Maniac Mansion.
Delta Force (1998)
Reviewed by: Discussion - September 2, 2012
Discussion review: we don our camouflage and head for the LZ in this shooter from Novalogic.
Reviewed by: Discussion - September 2, 2012
Discussion review: we don our camouflage and head for the LZ in this shooter from Novalogic.
Descent (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 1, 2001
3D shooter from the Doom days, pitting you against robot hordes in mines and caverns.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 1, 2001
3D shooter from the Doom days, pitting you against robot hordes in mines and caverns.
Deus Ex (2000)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
This hybrid of RPG and first person shooter is one of the all time classics of PC gaming. In a dystopian near-future where technology has made rapid advances, but civil unrest is growing, a government agent must take on a powerful conspiracy group bent on world domination.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
This hybrid of RPG and first person shooter is one of the all time classics of PC gaming. In a dystopian near-future where technology has made rapid advances, but civil unrest is growing, a government agent must take on a powerful conspiracy group bent on world domination.
Deus Ex: Invisible War (2004)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 17, 2010
Second in the series of high-tech conspiracy thriller RPGs.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 17, 2010
Second in the series of high-tech conspiracy thriller RPGs.
Diablo (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 13, 2016
Highly influential isometric-view action-RPG, that took some ideas from roguelikes and added frantic realtime combat against swarms of enemies. Involves a lot of clicking.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 13, 2016
Highly influential isometric-view action-RPG, that took some ideas from roguelikes and added frantic realtime combat against swarms of enemies. Involves a lot of clicking.
Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 21, 2008
Nine million good quotes and I gotta choose one that, er, doesn't work so well. It's the game of the film where you play that bloke in the white vest.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 21, 2008
Nine million good quotes and I gotta choose one that, er, doesn't work so well. It's the game of the film where you play that bloke in the white vest.
Doom (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2015
After nearly 15 years and countless references to it elsewhere, we finally get around to a review of the game itself.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2015
After nearly 15 years and countless references to it elsewhere, we finally get around to a review of the game itself.
Doom 3 (2004)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 9, 2010
Long awaited follow-up to iD's classic shooter. Look out behind you!
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 9, 2010
Long awaited follow-up to iD's classic shooter. Look out behind you!
Doom 64 (2020)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 23, 2023
Installment in the Doom series originally released for N64, then many years later officially brought to PC courtesy of Night Dive studios.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 23, 2023
Installment in the Doom series originally released for N64, then many years later officially brought to PC courtesy of Night Dive studios.
Dragon Age: Origins (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 7, 2024
Rik enjoys some party-based, dragon-bashing fun in this epic from Bioware.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 7, 2024
Rik enjoys some party-based, dragon-bashing fun in this epic from Bioware.
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (2006)
Reviewed by: Discussion - January 21, 2016
Stoo and Rik discuss this belated sequel to The Longest Journey.
Reviewed by: Discussion - January 21, 2016
Stoo and Rik discuss this belated sequel to The Longest Journey.
Driver (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 24, 2006
Rik prepares to put the hammer down in this 70s racer, wasting gallons of fuel in the process. Still, I suppose Prius Racing wouldn't really sell...
Reviewed by: Rik - February 24, 2006
Rik prepares to put the hammer down in this 70s racer, wasting gallons of fuel in the process. Still, I suppose Prius Racing wouldn't really sell...
Driver: Parallel Lines (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 17, 2014
Picking up the pieces from Driv3r, this fourth game in the series hops between the 70s and (then) present day New York.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 17, 2014
Picking up the pieces from Driv3r, this fourth game in the series hops between the 70s and (then) present day New York.
Duke Nukem 1 and 2 (1991)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 14, 2015
Before Duke went 3D, he was the hero of these two platform games.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 14, 2015
Before Duke went 3D, he was the hero of these two platform games.
Dune (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 11, 2023
Take the role of Paul Atreides and lead the Fremen to victory over the Harkonnen in Cryo's take on the Frank Herbert novel.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 11, 2023
Take the role of Paul Atreides and lead the Fremen to victory over the Harkonnen in Cryo's take on the Frank Herbert novel.
Dungeon Siege (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 31, 2011
Lead your band of heroes through a dungeon-crawling action RPG.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 31, 2011
Lead your band of heroes through a dungeon-crawling action RPG.
Empire Earth (2001)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 11, 2006
RTS in the style of Age of Empires. Command your armies in battles through the entire course of human history, from spearmen to giant robots.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 11, 2006
RTS in the style of Age of Empires. Command your armies in battles through the entire course of human history, from spearmen to giant robots.
Escape From Monkey Island (2000)
Reviewed by: Jo - August 16, 2008
Or Monkey Island 4, as some would have it. Reviewed by Jo.
Reviewed by: Jo - August 16, 2008
Or Monkey Island 4, as some would have it. Reviewed by Jo.
Euro Truck Simulator (2008)
Reviewed by: The J Man - October 2, 2013
Simulate driving trucks in Europe. Really. It sells itself.
Reviewed by: The J Man - October 2, 2013
Simulate driving trucks in Europe. Really. It sells itself.
European Champions (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 2, 2013
Top-down, or side-on? The choice is yours as you go in search of European footy glory.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 2, 2013
Top-down, or side-on? The choice is yours as you go in search of European footy glory.
F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon (2005)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 31, 2022
Fear of the dark! Fear of the Daaaaark! I have a constant fear of creepy little girls! Horror themed shooter with bullet time, from Monolith.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 31, 2022
Fear of the dark! Fear of the Daaaaark! I have a constant fear of creepy little girls! Horror themed shooter with bullet time, from Monolith.
Fahrenheit (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 7, 2018
Eccentric but enjoyable mid-00s re-imagining of the genre from Quantic Dream.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 7, 2018
Eccentric but enjoyable mid-00s re-imagining of the genre from Quantic Dream.
Far Cry (2004)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 30, 2010
Fight your way through a tropical paradise in this first-person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 30, 2010
Fight your way through a tropical paradise in this first-person shooter.
FIFA 07 (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2012
Football, football, football. FIFA, FIFA, FIFA. Rik returns to the ubiquitous series.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2012
Football, football, football. FIFA, FIFA, FIFA. Rik returns to the ubiquitous series.
FIFA 2000 (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 23, 2019
It's only us... A football game with music and motion capture from Robbie Williams.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 23, 2019
It's only us... A football game with music and motion capture from Robbie Williams.
FIFA 96 (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 30, 2012
And so it begins. The first of many annual editions of EA's football sim.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 30, 2012
And so it begins. The first of many annual editions of EA's football sim.
FIFA International Soccer (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 24, 2012
Before it came to dominate the world, FIFA was just another contender. Rik takes a look back at the first game in the series.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 24, 2012
Before it came to dominate the world, FIFA was just another contender. Rik takes a look back at the first game in the series.
FIFA Soccer Manager (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 9, 2010
Football, or 'soccer' management, as seen through the eyes of those crazy Canadians at EA. Better luck next time, fellas.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 9, 2010
Football, or 'soccer' management, as seen through the eyes of those crazy Canadians at EA. Better luck next time, fellas.
Final Fantasy VII (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 24, 2004
Big swords, a handsome villain and a talking cat. Highly acclaimed installment from the long-running jRPG series, and also one of the few to make to the PC.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 24, 2004
Big swords, a handsome villain and a talking cat. Highly acclaimed installment from the long-running jRPG series, and also one of the few to make to the PC.
Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000 (1997)
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 1, 2002
Computer adaptation of Games' Workshop's tabletop wargame Epic. Features orcs, Space Marines and a lot of tanks. Also some gloriously hammy FMV cutscenes.
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 1, 2002
Computer adaptation of Games' Workshop's tabletop wargame Epic. Features orcs, Space Marines and a lot of tanks. Also some gloriously hammy FMV cutscenes.
First I’m gonna take your ride, then your girl (mild spoilers!) ()
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2011
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2011
Flight of the Amazon Queen (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 18, 2007
Why would there be a lederhosen company in the middle of the jungle? Rik ditches his plane in the Amazon to go and investigate...
Reviewed by: Rik - November 18, 2007
Why would there be a lederhosen company in the middle of the jungle? Rik ditches his plane in the Amazon to go and investigate...
Football Manager 2006 (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 24, 2015
Championship Manager gets a new name, mid-00s. Rik returns to the Swindon hot-seat.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 24, 2015
Championship Manager gets a new name, mid-00s. Rik returns to the Swindon hot-seat.
Ford Racing 2 (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 26, 2015
Racing. In various cars. Made by Ford. It's the second one in the series.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 26, 2015
Racing. In various cars. Made by Ford. It's the second one in the series.
Formula 1 '97 (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 5, 2010
Hill, Schumi and pals finally make an appearance in the racing section, in this PC conversion of the popular PSX racer.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 5, 2010
Hill, Schumi and pals finally make an appearance in the racing section, in this PC conversion of the popular PSX racer.
Freedom Force (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 11, 2006
Valiantly defend freedom, float through the air and shoot energy beams. A colourful game of realtime tactical superheroics, inspired by the Silver Age of comics.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 11, 2006
Valiantly defend freedom, float through the air and shoot energy beams. A colourful game of realtime tactical superheroics, inspired by the Silver Age of comics.
Frontier: Elite 2 (1993)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 5, 2003
Sequel to the original, iconic space trading sim. Make a profit amongst the stars, buy bigger and better starships, marvel at the realistic spacelfight in a vast galaxy. Just don't try manual landings unless you're feeling brave.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 5, 2003
Sequel to the original, iconic space trading sim. Make a profit amongst the stars, buy bigger and better starships, marvel at the realistic spacelfight in a vast galaxy. Just don't try manual landings unless you're feeling brave.
Full Throttle (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 2, 2005
Rik tries to look cool on a motorcycle in another famous Lucasarts adventure.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 2, 2005
Rik tries to look cool on a motorcycle in another famous Lucasarts adventure.
Future Wars (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 20, 2005
Probably one of the only games ever to feature a window-cleaner as the hero. As ever, Rik is on hand with a bucket and a sponge.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 20, 2005
Probably one of the only games ever to feature a window-cleaner as the hero. As ever, Rik is on hand with a bucket and a sponge.
Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 8, 2012
Something strange is afoot in New Orleans in the first of Sierra's Gabriel Knight adventures.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 8, 2012
Something strange is afoot in New Orleans in the first of Sierra's Gabriel Knight adventures.
Gemini Rue (2011)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 19, 2022
A sci-fi detective tale with two protagonists from Wadjet Eye Games.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 19, 2022
A sci-fi detective tale with two protagonists from Wadjet Eye Games.
Giants: Citizen Kabuto (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 1, 2008
Quirky 3rd-person action featuring three very different protagonists.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 1, 2008
Quirky 3rd-person action featuring three very different protagonists.
Goal! (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 26, 2012
Goal! Always believe in your sooouuul, you've got the power to know, you're indestructibuuulll. (Sorry). Football fun from the creator of Kick Off.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 26, 2012
Goal! Always believe in your sooouuul, you've got the power to know, you're indestructibuuulll. (Sorry). Football fun from the creator of Kick Off.
Golden Axe (1990)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 1, 2010
MS-DOS port of the classic Sega arcade beat'em up.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 1, 2010
MS-DOS port of the classic Sega arcade beat'em up.
Gothic II (2003)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 13, 2011
Open world RPG, noted for combat that requires a high degree of player skill. Of course, that was not good news for me...
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 13, 2011
Open world RPG, noted for combat that requires a high degree of player skill. Of course, that was not good news for me...
Graham Gooch World Class Cricket (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 8, 2010
Computer cricket from way back when. Is your pulse racing yet?
Reviewed by: Rik - November 8, 2010
Computer cricket from way back when. Is your pulse racing yet?
Grand Theft Auto (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 2, 2004
Rik routinely nicks cars and beats people senseless, but his mum says deep down he's a good boy really.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 2, 2004
Rik routinely nicks cars and beats people senseless, but his mum says deep down he's a good boy really.
Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
Rik reluctantly dons his hoodie and hits the streets in search of 'respect' - whatever that means.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
Rik reluctantly dons his hoodie and hits the streets in search of 'respect' - whatever that means.
Grand Theft Auto III (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 12, 2019
The GTA series moves to the next level, in more ways than one, in this sequel.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 12, 2019
The GTA series moves to the next level, in more ways than one, in this sequel.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 13, 2021
Rik applies some hairspray to the mullet and heads back to the 80s in this period crime caper.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 13, 2021
Rik applies some hairspray to the mullet and heads back to the 80s in this period crime caper.
Grim Fandango (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 27, 2009
The penultimate hurrah for LucasArts adventures. But what a way to (nearly) go out.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 27, 2009
The penultimate hurrah for LucasArts adventures. But what a way to (nearly) go out.
Groundhog Game: A Getting UEFA Champions League Season 2001/2002 To Work Story ()
Reviewed by: Rik - October 26, 2019
Reviewed by: Rik - October 26, 2019
Guilty (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 22, 2014
Sequel to Innocent Until Caught. Which we haven't reviewed yet. (Complaints to the usual address).
Reviewed by: Rik - February 22, 2014
Sequel to Innocent Until Caught. Which we haven't reviewed yet. (Complaints to the usual address).
Gunship 2000 (1991)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 1, 2001
Command a squadron of helicopters, in one of the many military flight sims created by Microprose. Also, yes, 2000 was a long time ago and you are old now.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 1, 2001
Command a squadron of helicopters, in one of the many military flight sims created by Microprose. Also, yes, 2000 was a long time ago and you are old now.
Haegemonia: Legions of Iron (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 12, 2007
Like a hegemony but... better? worse?. Realtime space-strategy with a bit of 4X mixed in, from the guys who brought us Imperium Galactica.
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 12, 2007
Like a hegemony but... better? worse?. Realtime space-strategy with a bit of 4X mixed in, from the guys who brought us Imperium Galactica.
Half-Life (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2004
Was this the king of all first-person-shooters? Rik aids scientists in meddling with forces they don't understand, and then tackles the resulting swarm of alien monstrosities, to try and answer the question.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2004
Was this the king of all first-person-shooters? Rik aids scientists in meddling with forces they don't understand, and then tackles the resulting swarm of alien monstrosities, to try and answer the question.
Hardball III (1992)
Reviewed by: Discussion - April 29, 2012
Stoo and Rik team up to make sense of some US sport - with mixed results.
Reviewed by: Discussion - April 29, 2012
Stoo and Rik team up to make sense of some US sport - with mixed results.
Heretic (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 15, 2009
Take Doom and swap armour and chainguns for tights and a big wand. It's, erm, better than it sounds.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 15, 2009
Take Doom and swap armour and chainguns for tights and a big wand. It's, erm, better than it sounds.
Hexen (1995)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 2, 2003
The sequel to Heretic features new ideas for level design, three playable characters, and a really big solid mace.
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 2, 2003
The sequel to Heretic features new ideas for level design, three playable characters, and a really big solid mace.
Hexen 2 (1997)
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 8, 2006
Another round of fantasy first-person action with puzzles, hub based levels and of course big magical axes. This time, we've moved over to the Quake engine.
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 8, 2006
Another round of fantasy first-person action with puzzles, hub based levels and of course big magical axes. This time, we've moved over to the Quake engine.
Hocus Pocus (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 22, 2023
Another shareware platform game from the Apogee stable.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 22, 2023
Another shareware platform game from the Apogee stable.
Homeworld (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 22, 2002
Classic space-based realtime strategy featuring three-dimensional motion. Also lots of chunky colourful warships. In fact, it's pretty much what you'd get if you turned 70s' scifi novel covers into a game.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 22, 2002
Classic space-based realtime strategy featuring three-dimensional motion. Also lots of chunky colourful warships. In fact, it's pretty much what you'd get if you turned 70s' scifi novel covers into a game.
Homeworld: Cataclysm (Emergence) (2000)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 3, 2005
Officially not quite a sequel to Homeworld, more an expansion released as a standalone game. This time you command a fleet of miners who stumble upon a particularly disturbing new enemy,.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 3, 2005
Officially not quite a sequel to Homeworld, more an expansion released as a standalone game. This time you command a fleet of miners who stumble upon a particularly disturbing new enemy,.
Hostile Waters (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 10, 2008
There's almost a decent toilet-based gag to be made out of this game's title. Almost, but not quite. The game's quite good though.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 10, 2008
There's almost a decent toilet-based gag to be made out of this game's title. Almost, but not quite. The game's quite good though.
I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 16, 2019
Point and click horror based on the short story by Harlan Ellison.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 16, 2019
Point and click horror based on the short story by Harlan Ellison.
I-War (1997)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 3, 2002
Space combat simulator featuring realistic newtonian physics.
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 3, 2002
Space combat simulator featuring realistic newtonian physics.
ICC Cricket World Cup England 99 (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 10, 2023
A bad game based on a bad tournament with a bad performance from the home team. But there's a little bit more to it than that...
Reviewed by: Rik - November 10, 2023
A bad game based on a bad tournament with a bad performance from the home team. But there's a little bit more to it than that...
Imperium Galactica 2 (2000)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 13, 2004
Bits of Master of Orion, Command and Conquer and Simcity are all merged together in this realtime 4X space strategy.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 13, 2004
Bits of Master of Orion, Command and Conquer and Simcity are all merged together in this realtime 4X space strategy.
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 21, 2022
Indy's back again, looking for another mysterious artefact, in this Xbox port from 2003.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 21, 2022
Indy's back again, looking for another mysterious artefact, in this Xbox port from 2003.
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1993)
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 16, 2008
Indy goes in search of the fabled lost city, with the choice of using punching lots of nazis, using his wits, or working with a partner. One of the greatest examples of the golden days of graphical adventures.
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 16, 2008
Indy goes in search of the fabled lost city, with the choice of using punching lots of nazis, using his wits, or working with a partner. One of the greatest examples of the golden days of graphical adventures.
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 1, 2002
Don't call it a Tomb Raider clone... Indy heads into 3D, as was the style at the time.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 1, 2002
Don't call it a Tomb Raider clone... Indy heads into 3D, as was the style at the time.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 2, 2007
Or Indiana Jones and the point-and-click adventure. Rik gets ready to try and sell some fine leather jackets (like the one he's wearing).
Reviewed by: Rik - September 2, 2007
Or Indiana Jones and the point-and-click adventure. Rik gets ready to try and sell some fine leather jackets (like the one he's wearing).
International Cricket Captain 2 (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2005
Cricket's answer to Championship Manager in the 90s and 00s.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2005
Cricket's answer to Championship Manager in the 90s and 00s.
International Cricket Captain III (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 8, 2020
The previous ICC game was reviewed when Rik still did sport and exercise. Older and fatter, he makes a belated return to the series.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 8, 2020
The previous ICC game was reviewed when Rik still did sport and exercise. Older and fatter, he makes a belated return to the series.
International Soccer Challenge (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 2, 2017
Early 90s pseudo-3D soccer effort from Red Rat Software.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 2, 2017
Early 90s pseudo-3D soccer effort from Red Rat Software.
International Superstar Soccer 3 (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 26, 2014
Konami's football series comes to PC. No, not Pro Evo - the other one.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 26, 2014
Konami's football series comes to PC. No, not Pro Evo - the other one.
Interstate '76 (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 1, 2001
Rik breaks out his flares and big sideburns to get in the right frame of mind for some funky driving and shooting.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 1, 2001
Rik breaks out his flares and big sideburns to get in the right frame of mind for some funky driving and shooting.
Iron Assault (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 22, 2020
More 90s big robot action in this effort from Graffiti.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 22, 2020
More 90s big robot action in this effort from Graffiti.
Jade Empire: Special Edition (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 21, 2023
Rik The Lotus Blossom grabs his staff for some magical adventures in a mystical land in this caper from Bioware.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 21, 2023
Rik The Lotus Blossom grabs his staff for some magical adventures in a mystical land in this caper from Bioware.
Jagged Alliance 2 (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 3, 2007
A turn-based romp through an impoverished, war-torn island that no-one cares about. Actually, maybe 'romp' isn't the right word...
Reviewed by: Rik - April 3, 2007
A turn-based romp through an impoverished, war-torn island that no-one cares about. Actually, maybe 'romp' isn't the right word...
Jazz Jackrabbit (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2020
The PC's answer to Sonic: a gun-toting space rabbit.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2020
The PC's answer to Sonic: a gun-toting space rabbit.
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 25, 2022
Kyle Katarn's back, and he's given up the Force again. Or has he? (No.)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 25, 2022
Kyle Katarn's back, and he's given up the Force again. Or has he? (No.)
Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 18, 2005
Rik is only slightly less badass than Mace Windu, as he tackles more Stormtroopers in a force-powered sequel.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 18, 2005
Rik is only slightly less badass than Mace Windu, as he tackles more Stormtroopers in a force-powered sequel.
Jill of the Jungle (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 15, 2020
Shareware platformer, and one of the earliest creations of Epic (Mega)games.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 15, 2020
Shareware platformer, and one of the earliest creations of Epic (Mega)games.
Jimmy White's Cueball World (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 19, 2005
Blame the chalk! The Whirlwind teams up with Archer Maclean again for this globe-trotting effort.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 19, 2005
Blame the chalk! The Whirlwind teams up with Archer Maclean again for this globe-trotting effort.
Juiced (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 22, 2014
Go in search of respect on the streets in this 00s racer from THQ.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 22, 2014
Go in search of respect on the streets in this 00s racer from THQ.
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 11, 2016
But oh, oh, those hot import nights; [Well-a, well-a, well-a]; Tell me more, tell me more...
Reviewed by: Rik - April 11, 2016
But oh, oh, those hot import nights; [Well-a, well-a, well-a]; Tell me more, tell me more...
Jurassic Park: The Game (2011)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 8, 2022
They were so preoccupied with whether they could do it, they never stopped to think whether they should... A (now-extinct) 2011 take on the 1993 film.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 8, 2022
They were so preoccupied with whether they could do it, they never stopped to think whether they should... A (now-extinct) 2011 take on the 1993 film.
Kathy Rain (2016)
Reviewed by: Jo - November 14, 2020
Another comparatively modern point and clicker, but set in the 90s. Reviewed by Jo.
Reviewed by: Jo - November 14, 2020
Another comparatively modern point and clicker, but set in the 90s. Reviewed by Jo.
Kick Off 2 (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 26, 2012
The original top-down football classic (well, original except for the first Kick Off game, that is).
Reviewed by: Rik - February 26, 2012
The original top-down football classic (well, original except for the first Kick Off game, that is).
Kick Off 3: European Challenge (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 5, 2020
The Kick Off series continues without creator Dino Dini.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 5, 2020
The Kick Off series continues without creator Dino Dini.
King of the Road (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 12, 2007
With a foot like lead, and nerves like steel, Rik's on his way to glory riding 18 wheels.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 12, 2007
With a foot like lead, and nerves like steel, Rik's on his way to glory riding 18 wheels.
King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 12, 2012
A young prince hero washes up in a strange land, where he must rescue his bride from a scheming villain. Yes, I know the 6th entry is an odd place to start a series, especially one this historically important.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 12, 2012
A young prince hero washes up in a strange land, where he must rescue his bride from a scheming villain. Yes, I know the 6th entry is an odd place to start a series, especially one this historically important.
King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride (1995)
Reviewed by: Jo - May 27, 2012
The 7th installment of the King's Quest series is quite different to the rest - not only because there's a distinct lack of a king. Review by Jo.
Reviewed by: Jo - May 27, 2012
The 7th installment of the King's Quest series is quite different to the rest - not only because there's a distinct lack of a king. Review by Jo.
Knight Rider: The Game (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 14, 2009
A pointless flight into the below-par world of a game that should not exist.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 14, 2009
A pointless flight into the below-par world of a game that should not exist.
L.A. Noire (2011)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 29, 2018
Just the facts, ma'am! Explore post-war Hollywood in this 2011 thriller from Rockstar.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 29, 2018
Just the facts, ma'am! Explore post-war Hollywood in this 2011 thriller from Rockstar.
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! (1996)
Reviewed by: Discussion - October 25, 2014
We finally take the time to play a Leisure Suit Larry game. And then talk about it.
Reviewed by: Discussion - October 25, 2014
We finally take the time to play a Leisure Suit Larry game. And then talk about it.
Lemmings (1991)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 5, 2007
Enormously popular puzzle game, found on almost every format at the time. Safeguard the lives of dozens of cute furry creatures in surreal landscapes. Or blow them all up.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 5, 2007
Enormously popular puzzle game, found on almost every format at the time. Safeguard the lives of dozens of cute furry creatures in surreal landscapes. Or blow them all up.
Lemmings 2: The Tribes (1993)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 4, 2001
The first proper sequel to the classic puzzler added a multitude of abilities. Also this is one of the first things I wrote for this site, over 20 years ago. Good Grief.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 4, 2001
The first proper sequel to the classic puzzler added a multitude of abilities. Also this is one of the first things I wrote for this site, over 20 years ago. Good Grief.
LHX (1990)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 1, 2001
Flight sim from those days of bare polygons and pyramid hills, featuring four different US Army helicopters.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 1, 2001
Flight sim from those days of bare polygons and pyramid hills, featuring four different US Army helicopters.
Loom (1990)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 18, 2007
A boy from the mysterious and powerful Guild of Weavers sets off in pursuit of a flock of swans. Fantasy adventure from Lucasarts with a highly unusual interface.
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 18, 2007
A boy from the mysterious and powerful Guild of Weavers sets off in pursuit of a flock of swans. Fantasy adventure from Lucasarts with a highly unusual interface.
Lost: Via Domus (2008)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 3, 2021
See you on the other side, brother... it's another TV tie-in from the 00s, about those people and that island.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 3, 2021
See you on the other side, brother... it's another TV tie-in from the 00s, about those people and that island.
Lotus: The Ultimate Challenge (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 28, 2010
Old-school racing from the 16-bit era.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 28, 2010
Old-school racing from the 16-bit era.
Manchester United Europe (1991)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 7, 2015
Side-on 90s footy following the fortunes of the Cup Winners Cup winning team of 1991.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 7, 2015
Side-on 90s footy following the fortunes of the Cup Winners Cup winning team of 1991.
Manchester United: The Double (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 22, 2017
A return to Old Trafford, around the start of United's domestic dominance.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 22, 2017
A return to Old Trafford, around the start of United's domestic dominance.
Maniac Mansion (1987)
Reviewed by: Jo - October 8, 2007
Jo used to be trapped in a scary house with a weird family, but then she decided she'd had enough of living with Mum and Dad and decided to get her own place.
Reviewed by: Jo - October 8, 2007
Jo used to be trapped in a scary house with a weird family, but then she decided she'd had enough of living with Mum and Dad and decided to get her own place.
Mass Effect (2008)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 1, 2021
The first instalment of Bioware's epic space series.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 1, 2021
The first instalment of Bioware's epic space series.
Mass Effect 2 (2010)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 23, 2021
Shepard et al continue trying to save the galaxy in this sci-fi sequel.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 23, 2021
Shepard et al continue trying to save the galaxy in this sci-fi sequel.
Mass Effect 3 (2012)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 11, 2021
As we all know, saving the galaxy requires a three-part story arc, so Peroxide Man-Shep returns one last time to fulfil his contractual obligations.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 11, 2021
As we all know, saving the galaxy requires a three-part story arc, so Peroxide Man-Shep returns one last time to fulfil his contractual obligations.
Mass Effect 3: *SPOILERS* The Final Choices of Peroxide Man-Shep ()
Reviewed by: Rik - August 11, 2021
Reviewed by: Rik - August 11, 2021
Master of Orion 2 (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 1, 2001
Civ IN SPAAAAACE: a 4X game of interstellar empire-building and battles between fleets of starships.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 1, 2001
Civ IN SPAAAAACE: a 4X game of interstellar empire-building and battles between fleets of starships.
Max Payne (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 8, 2007
"The words were all there; the final keystroke was a punctuation mark to everything that had led to this point." Etc. Just be thankful I didn't try and write the whole review in this style.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 8, 2007
"The words were all there; the final keystroke was a punctuation mark to everything that had led to this point." Etc. Just be thankful I didn't try and write the whole review in this style.
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 19, 2008
"The past is a puzzle, like a broken mirror. As you piece it together, your image keeps shifting. And you change with it. It could destroy you, drive you mad. It could set you free." There's only one man in game-land who speaks like that, God love 'im.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 19, 2008
"The past is a puzzle, like a broken mirror. As you piece it together, your image keeps shifting. And you change with it. It could destroy you, drive you mad. It could set you free." There's only one man in game-land who speaks like that, God love 'im.
Mechwarrior 2 (1995)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 22, 2001
Possibly the ultimate power fantasy - want to stomp around in a seventy tun bipedal war machine bristling with lasers? Try this mech simulator, based on the Battletech tabletop wargames.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 22, 2001
Possibly the ultimate power fantasy - want to stomp around in a seventy tun bipedal war machine bristling with lasers? Try this mech simulator, based on the Battletech tabletop wargames.
Mechwarrior 3 (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 12, 2003
More futuristic combat, putting you in control of enormous walking war machines.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 12, 2003
More futuristic combat, putting you in control of enormous walking war machines.
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 9, 2011
ALARM! World War II shooting, in game form, based on the PSX original.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 9, 2011
ALARM! World War II shooting, in game form, based on the PSX original.
MegaRace (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 9, 2009
FFG is proud to present the game that squashes reality like a bug.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 9, 2009
FFG is proud to present the game that squashes reality like a bug.
Metal Gear Solid (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2023
Rik gargles some gravel, grabs his sneak suit, and makes like a jaded 90s tough guy to take on this console favourite.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2023
Rik gargles some gravel, grabs his sneak suit, and makes like a jaded 90s tough guy to take on this console favourite.
Micro Machines 2 (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 23, 2009
The sequel to a game based on a toy that actually ended up being quite good.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 23, 2009
The sequel to a game based on a toy that actually ended up being quite good.
Microprose Soccer (1989)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 24, 2024
Sensible Software's footballing debut, converted to PC.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 24, 2024
Sensible Software's footballing debut, converted to PC.
Midnight Club II (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 31, 2009
Race on the streets of LA, Paris and Tokyo in this city-based racer.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 31, 2009
Race on the streets of LA, Paris and Tokyo in this city-based racer.
Midtown Madness (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 2, 2004
Freeform city driving in Chicago, from Microsoft.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 2, 2004
Freeform city driving in Chicago, from Microsoft.
Midtown Madness 2 (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 29, 2008
Midtown's back, with twice as much madness as before. I know how you feel, brother.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 29, 2008
Midtown's back, with twice as much madness as before. I know how you feel, brother.
Midwinter (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 10, 2013
A favourite from long ago. Rik returns to Midwinter to defend the island from the advancing forces for General Masters (and hopes to do better than simply falling over this time).
Reviewed by: Rik - March 10, 2013
A favourite from long ago. Rik returns to Midwinter to defend the island from the advancing forces for General Masters (and hopes to do better than simply falling over this time).
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 24, 2007
It's the much-loved series' second instalment, and all the old gang are back, including (gulp) the dreaded LeChuck.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 24, 2007
It's the much-loved series' second instalment, and all the old gang are back, including (gulp) the dreaded LeChuck.
Monuments of Mars (1990, or possibly 1991.)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 6, 2018
Single-screen platform game from Apogee.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 6, 2018
Single-screen platform game from Apogee.
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 14, 2020
He's heating up... a belated PC conversion of an arcade and console favourite.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 14, 2020
He's heating up... a belated PC conversion of an arcade and console favourite.
NBA Live 95 (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 23, 2020
The first game from EA's long-running NBA Live series.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 23, 2020
The first game from EA's long-running NBA Live series.
Need for Speed II: Special Edition (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 2, 2021
More 90s supercars in this sequel from EA.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 2, 2021
More 90s supercars in this sequel from EA.
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 1, 2004
The third entry in the prolific racing series. (This is the one from 1998, not from 2010).
Reviewed by: Rik - May 1, 2004
The third entry in the prolific racing series. (This is the one from 1998, not from 2010).
Need for Speed: Carbon (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 28, 2015
Direct sequel to Most Wanted, switching the action back to the evenings and further amping up the pantomime cut-scenes.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 28, 2015
Direct sequel to Most Wanted, switching the action back to the evenings and further amping up the pantomime cut-scenes.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 8, 2018
No direct relation of the 1998 or 2002 instalments of NFS, this 2010 release is a reboot of sorts from Criterion Games.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 8, 2018
No direct relation of the 1998 or 2002 instalments of NFS, this 2010 release is a reboot of sorts from Criterion Games.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2017
The last of the pre-Underground NFS games.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2017
The last of the pre-Underground NFS games.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2011
The street racing aesthetic of the 00s meets the police chases of 90s Need for Speed in this cop-baiting racer.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2011
The street racing aesthetic of the 00s meets the police chases of 90s Need for Speed in this cop-baiting racer.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) (2012)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 10, 2022
The 2012 remake of the 2005 game that no-one asked for. More like 'Least Wanted', am I right? [mic feedback, booing]
Reviewed by: Rik - June 10, 2022
The 2012 remake of the 2005 game that no-one asked for. More like 'Least Wanted', am I right? [mic feedback, booing]
Need for Speed: Porsche 2000 (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 13, 2007
If you want to drive lots of different kinds of Porsche, you're in luck here, with the fifth NFS title.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 13, 2007
If you want to drive lots of different kinds of Porsche, you're in luck here, with the fifth NFS title.
Need for Speed: ProStreet (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 4, 2020
NFS heads to the track, with limited success.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 4, 2020
NFS heads to the track, with limited success.
Need for Speed: Road Challenge (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
1999 follow-up to Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, which adds a career mode.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 27, 2007
1999 follow-up to Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, which adds a career mode.
Need for Speed: SHIFT (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 23, 2021
A shift (sorry) towards the simulation end of the market for NFS in 2009.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 23, 2021
A shift (sorry) towards the simulation end of the market for NFS in 2009.
Need for Speed: The Run (2011)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 9, 2019
Race across America with an annoying protagonist for company in this fun but flawed instalment of NFS.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 9, 2019
Race across America with an annoying protagonist for company in this fun but flawed instalment of NFS.
Need for Speed: Undercover (2008)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 5, 2017
NFS goes back to the streets for this 2008 edition.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 5, 2017
NFS goes back to the streets for this 2008 edition.
Need for Speed: Underground (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 20, 2009
Goodbye, Jeremy Clarkson, hello Vin Diesel. NFS gets a tattoo and heads off in search of 'respect'.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 20, 2009
Goodbye, Jeremy Clarkson, hello Vin Diesel. NFS gets a tattoo and heads off in search of 'respect'.
Need for Speed: Underground 2 (2004)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2018
This sequel lets you roam the city, as well as race. And look at adverts for Burger King.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2018
This sequel lets you roam the city, as well as race. And look at adverts for Burger King.
New Star Soccer 5 (2011)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 16, 2017
Indie challenger to the established footy brands, in which you take charge of a single player.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 16, 2017
Indie challenger to the established footy brands, in which you take charge of a single player.
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M’s Way (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 2, 2008
Yet another sequel with a slightly different title to its predecessor, meaning the two don't fit neatly alongside each other on the list. Why, God, why?
Reviewed by: Rik - November 2, 2008
Yet another sequel with a slightly different title to its predecessor, meaning the two don't fit neatly alongside each other on the list. Why, God, why?
One Must Fall 2097 (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 14, 2009
Q: If two enter the arena, how many must fall? A: The correct answer is one.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 14, 2009
Q: If two enter the arena, how many must fall? A: The correct answer is one.
Operation Stealth (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2007
There's a stealth fighter gone missing, so the CIA does the only possible thing it can - send a single agent to go looking for it.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2007
There's a stealth fighter gone missing, so the CIA does the only possible thing it can - send a single agent to go looking for it.
Outcast (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 27, 2007
This overlooked, voxel-powered classic brings us third person action in an exotic alien world.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 27, 2007
This overlooked, voxel-powered classic brings us third person action in an exotic alien world.
Outlaws (1997)
Reviewed by: Discussion - October 30, 2015
Stoo and Rik head out to the Old West for a discussion of this first-person shooter from LucasArts.
Reviewed by: Discussion - October 30, 2015
Stoo and Rik head out to the Old West for a discussion of this first-person shooter from LucasArts.
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 9, 2018
The big arcade racer from the 80s gets a shiny modern update.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 9, 2018
The big arcade racer from the 80s gets a shiny modern update.
Pinball Fantasies (1992)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2014
Precursor to Pinball Illusions from 21st Century Entertainment.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2014
Precursor to Pinball Illusions from 21st Century Entertainment.
Pinball Illusions (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 20, 2002
Rik plays an even meaner mean pinball than the deaf dumb and blind kid.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 20, 2002
Rik plays an even meaner mean pinball than the deaf dumb and blind kid.
Planescape: Torment (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 11, 2011
An immortal amnesiac wakes up in a strange city at the junction of mutiple planes of existence. With a motely collection of companions he embarks on a quest to rediscover his past lives. An RPG where conversations matter more than combat, based on one of D&D's more unconventional settings.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 11, 2011
An immortal amnesiac wakes up in a strange city at the junction of mutiple planes of existence. With a motely collection of companions he embarks on a quest to rediscover his past lives. An RPG where conversations matter more than combat, based on one of D&D's more unconventional settings.
Police Quest (VGA) (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 26, 2005
First Sierra adventure starring our favourite small-town cop, Sonny Bonds. Or rather, the VGA remake. Remember to walk around your car before you drive anywhere!
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 26, 2005
First Sierra adventure starring our favourite small-town cop, Sonny Bonds. Or rather, the VGA remake. Remember to walk around your car before you drive anywhere!
Police Quest 2: The Vengeance (1988)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2009
Back to life in Lytton. This time, there's a killer on the loose. Just like last time. It's the same guy in fact.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2009
Back to life in Lytton. This time, there's a killer on the loose. Just like last time. It's the same guy in fact.
Police Quest 3: The Kindred (1991)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 26, 2009
More Questing in a Police style with Sonny Bonds. This time, it's personal.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 26, 2009
More Questing in a Police style with Sonny Bonds. This time, it's personal.
Police Quest 4: Open Season (1993)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 27, 2009
Darker in tone than its predecessors, and the last traditional adventure in the series. Sonny Bonds takes a break while we meet John Carey, an LA homicide detective working on a particularly disturbing case.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 27, 2009
Darker in tone than its predecessors, and the last traditional adventure in the series. Sonny Bonds takes a break while we meet John Carey, an LA homicide detective working on a particularly disturbing case.
Pool Paradise (2004)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 27, 2011
More pool from Awesome Studios. This time, you're on a tropical island.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 27, 2011
More pool from Awesome Studios. This time, you're on a tropical island.
Powerslave (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 29, 2007
When I was living this lie, fear was my game. people would worship and fall, drop to their knees! Build-powered first person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 29, 2007
When I was living this lie, fear was my game. people would worship and fall, drop to their knees! Build-powered first person shooter.
Prey (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 9, 2016
No, it's not the new one. It's the FPS from 2006, that should have been released in 1998.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 9, 2016
No, it's not the new one. It's the FPS from 2006, that should have been released in 1998.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 7, 2013
Konami switch from numbered sequels to yearly updates for this instalment of PES.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 7, 2013
Konami switch from numbered sequels to yearly updates for this instalment of PES.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2018
The PES series stumbles and fumbles out of the 00s.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 27, 2018
The PES series stumbles and fumbles out of the 00s.
Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (2004)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2010
Football from console-land that proves to be better than, er, anything else, really.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2010
Football from console-land that proves to be better than, er, anything else, really.
Project: Snowblind (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 10, 2011
Sci-fi shoot 'em up from Crystal Dynamics, originally intended as a continuation of a famous and much-loved series. Until they changed their mind and it became a sci-fi shoot 'em up from Crystal Dynamics.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 10, 2011
Sci-fi shoot 'em up from Crystal Dynamics, originally intended as a continuation of a famous and much-loved series. Until they changed their mind and it became a sci-fi shoot 'em up from Crystal Dynamics.
Psycho Pinball (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 16, 2008
From the people who brought you Agitated Pinball, Furious Pinball and More-Than-Slightly-Unhinged Pinball.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 16, 2008
From the people who brought you Agitated Pinball, Furious Pinball and More-Than-Slightly-Unhinged Pinball.
Puma World Football '98 (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 5, 2001
Everyone seemed to miss this, yet it was arguably more fun than some of the big names in PC football.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 5, 2001
Everyone seemed to miss this, yet it was arguably more fun than some of the big names in PC football.
Quake (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 18, 2007
id's follow-up to Doom ushered in a new generation of 3D game engines.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 18, 2007
id's follow-up to Doom ushered in a new generation of 3D game engines.
Quake 2 (1997)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 27, 2008
Take on an army of malevolent cyborgs, in this sequel to the famous first-person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 27, 2008
Take on an army of malevolent cyborgs, in this sequel to the famous first-person shooter.
Quake IV (2005)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 24, 2014
A direct sequel to Quake 2, powered by id's Tech 4 engine but this time developed by Raven software.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 24, 2014
A direct sequel to Quake 2, powered by id's Tech 4 engine but this time developed by Raven software.
Quarantine (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 21, 2012
Driving, and shooting, is the name of the game in this taxi-based caper.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 21, 2012
Driving, and shooting, is the name of the game in this taxi-based caper.
Quarantine II: Road Warrior (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 17, 2020
More taxi-based shooting in this largely-forgotten sequel.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 17, 2020
More taxi-based shooting in this largely-forgotten sequel.
Quest for Glory I: So You Want To Be A Hero (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 1, 2006
The valley of Spielburg needs a hero to save them from a magical curse, although you'll probably begin your quest by raking muck and falling out of trees. VGA remake of the first in the series of adventure\RPG hybrids from Sierra.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 1, 2006
The valley of Spielburg needs a hero to save them from a magical curse, although you'll probably begin your quest by raking muck and falling out of trees. VGA remake of the first in the series of adventure\RPG hybrids from Sierra.
Race Driver: GRID (2008)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 9, 2021
Codemasters ditch the TOCA name for this late-00s version of Race Driver.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 9, 2021
Codemasters ditch the TOCA name for this late-00s version of Race Driver.
RACE: The WTCC Game (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 14, 2016
2006 sim featuring the World Touring Car Championship.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 14, 2016
2006 sim featuring the World Touring Car Championship.
Rally Championship Xtreme (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 17, 2006
There are more rally games on the PC than you can shake a stick at. Rik tries to ignore the Xtremely naff title and takes this one for a spin.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 17, 2006
There are more rally games on the PC than you can shake a stick at. Rik tries to ignore the Xtremely naff title and takes this one for a spin.
Rally Trophy (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 19, 2011
More fun in the mud and wet in this rally game from Bugbear.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 19, 2011
More fun in the mud and wet in this rally game from Bugbear.
Realms of Chaos (1995)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 17, 2021
Another shareware platform game from Apogee.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 17, 2021
Another shareware platform game from Apogee.
Red Faction (2001)
Reviewed by: The J Man - June 3, 2008
Volition's shooter attempted to challenge Half-Life by, er, letting you blow holes in walls.
Reviewed by: The J Man - June 3, 2008
Volition's shooter attempted to challenge Half-Life by, er, letting you blow holes in walls.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein (2001)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 21, 2008
A re-imagining of the ancient first person shooter Wolfenstein 3D, using the Quake 3 engine.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 21, 2008
A re-imagining of the ancient first person shooter Wolfenstein 3D, using the Quake 3 engine.
Ridge Racer Unbounded (2012)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 5, 2024
Join the ranks of the Unbounded and 'dominate' Shatter Bay in this Ridge Racer spin-off from Bugbear.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 5, 2024
Join the ranks of the Unbounded and 'dominate' Shatter Bay in this Ridge Racer spin-off from Bugbear.
Rise of the Triad (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 17, 2010
Early first-person shooter, featuring LUDICROUS GIBS.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 17, 2010
Early first-person shooter, featuring LUDICROUS GIBS.
Road Hog! (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 8, 2022
Race around the world in this eccentric shareware caper.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 8, 2022
Race around the world in this eccentric shareware caper.
Road Rash (1996)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 15, 2008
Road rash, apparently, is a term used informally to describe the kind of injuries caused by falling onto road surfaces at high speed. A RASH caused by the ROAD, see? And all this time I just thought it was just a rubbish name for a game. Was it just me? Oh, it was. I'll get me coat...
Reviewed by: Rik - June 15, 2008
Road rash, apparently, is a term used informally to describe the kind of injuries caused by falling onto road surfaces at high speed. A RASH caused by the ROAD, see? And all this time I just thought it was just a rubbish name for a game. Was it just me? Oh, it was. I'll get me coat...
Rugby Challenge 2006 (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 29, 2011
A review of a rugby game. Warning: contains unnecessary anecdotes.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 29, 2011
A review of a rugby game. Warning: contains unnecessary anecdotes.
Sam and Max Hit The Road (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 2, 2006
In honour of deciding to review this game, Rik elected not to shave until he completed it in order to more closely resemble a bigfoot. Now that's dedication. Or, er, just not wanting to shave.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 2, 2006
In honour of deciding to review this game, Rik elected not to shave until he completed it in order to more closely resemble a bigfoot. Now that's dedication. Or, er, just not wanting to shave.
Screamer 2 (1996)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 17, 2022
Arcade knockabout sequel in the mould of Sega Rally.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 17, 2022
Arcade knockabout sequel in the mould of Sega Rally.
Screamer 4x4 (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 4, 2015
Inappropriately-named, slow-moving sequel, which moves the action to some muddy fields.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 4, 2015
Inappropriately-named, slow-moving sequel, which moves the action to some muddy fields.
Sensible Soccer 2006 (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 29, 2020
00s reboot of the Sensible brand from Codemasters.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 29, 2020
00s reboot of the Sensible brand from Codemasters.
Sensible Soccer: European Club Edition (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2014
Sensible Soccer moves into 3D in this late-90s effort.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2014
Sensible Soccer moves into 3D in this late-90s effort.
Sensible World of Soccer (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 18, 2005
Was Sensible World of Soccer a classic of old? Not so, according to Rik, who likes to accost random passers-by and rant at them about it.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 18, 2005
Was Sensible World of Soccer a classic of old? Not so, according to Rik, who likes to accost random passers-by and rant at them about it.
Serious Sam 2 (2005)
Reviewed by: RT - January 15, 2015
First person shooter starring our gravelly voiced hero, Sam Stone. Actually the third in the series, despite the title.
Reviewed by: RT - January 15, 2015
First person shooter starring our gravelly voiced hero, Sam Stone. Actually the third in the series, despite the title.
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 3, 2010
"Am I the man, or am I the man?" Gravelly voiced hero Sam Stone takes on swarms of bad guys in this first-person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 3, 2010
"Am I the man, or am I the man?" Gravelly voiced hero Sam Stone takes on swarms of bad guys in this first-person shooter.
Shadowcaster (1993)
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 16, 2013
Early first person action with a bit of RPG thrown in, and a novel shapeshifting feature.
Reviewed by: Stoo - June 16, 2013
Early first person action with a bit of RPG thrown in, and a novel shapeshifting feature.
Shogo: Mobile Armor Division (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 6, 2005
There are legions of fanboys who go mad for anime styled Mecha action. Then there's Rik who got this one 'cos he saw it for £3 on eBay.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 6, 2005
There are legions of fanboys who go mad for anime styled Mecha action. Then there's Rik who got this one 'cos he saw it for £3 on eBay.
Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 8, 2014
A tale of adventure on the high seas be awaiting ye, if ye dare! (Sincere apologies).
Reviewed by: Rik - June 8, 2014
A tale of adventure on the high seas be awaiting ye, if ye dare! (Sincere apologies).
Simon the Sorcerer (1993)
Reviewed by: Jo - November 11, 2006
Jo isn't a fan of all things wizardy, but she does have a soft spot for this old adventure.
Reviewed by: Jo - November 11, 2006
Jo isn't a fan of all things wizardy, but she does have a soft spot for this old adventure.
Simon the Sorcerer II: The Lion, The Wizard and the Wardrobe (1995)
Reviewed by: Jo - March 9, 2008
Simon's back for more. And so is Jo. God bless them both. And all of us.
Reviewed by: Jo - March 9, 2008
Simon's back for more. And so is Jo. God bless them both. And all of us.
SimTower (1995)
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 22, 2005
One of several lesser-known Sim games from Maxis. Here commercial enterprise goes vertical, as you're tasked with building your own skyscraper.
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 22, 2005
One of several lesser-known Sim games from Maxis. Here commercial enterprise goes vertical, as you're tasked with building your own skyscraper.
Sin (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 3, 2002
One of a multitude of first-person shooters that sprang forth in the late 90s to challenge the Quake series.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 3, 2002
One of a multitude of first-person shooters that sprang forth in the late 90s to challenge the Quake series.
Sin Episodes: Emergence (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 2, 2021
Blade is back in this belated FPS follow-up.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 2, 2021
Blade is back in this belated FPS follow-up.
Sky Sports Football Quiz (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 30, 2014
Footy trivia from the early 00s, featuring Sky Sports' Kirsty Gallacher.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 30, 2014
Footy trivia from the early 00s, featuring Sky Sports' Kirsty Gallacher.
Soldier of Fortune (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 13, 2010
Shooting people into tiny pieces to make the world safe for democracy. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 13, 2010
Shooting people into tiny pieces to make the world safe for democracy. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.
Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels (1996)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2001
Rik runs away from hordes of genestealers in this tactical first-person shooter, based on the old Games Workshop tabletop game.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 13, 2001
Rik runs away from hordes of genestealers in this tactical first-person shooter, based on the old Games Workshop tabletop game.
Space Quest I: The Sarien Encounter (VGA) (1991)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 24, 2008
Taking on bloodthirsty aliens isn't easy, especially when you're a janitor armed only with a mop. Rik takes a look at the first of Roger Wilco's adventures.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 24, 2008
Taking on bloodthirsty aliens isn't easy, especially when you're a janitor armed only with a mop. Rik takes a look at the first of Roger Wilco's adventures.
Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon (1989)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 20, 2018
Third installment of the scifi comedy adventure series featuring Roger Wilco, Space Janitor.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 20, 2018
Third installment of the scifi comedy adventure series featuring Roger Wilco, Space Janitor.
Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers (1991)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 15, 2020
Roger Wilco's time travelling fourth adventure, and first in the series to use VGA and a fully mouse-driven interface. Also, exasperating in just about every way that we might associate with Sierra games.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 15, 2020
Roger Wilco's time travelling fourth adventure, and first in the series to use VGA and a fully mouse-driven interface. Also, exasperating in just about every way that we might associate with Sierra games.
Space Siege (2008)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 6, 2016
In the late 22nd century, mankind took to the stars, to see what the heavens offered... Space-based spin-off from Gas Powered Games.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 6, 2016
In the late 22nd century, mankind took to the stars, to see what the heavens offered... Space-based spin-off from Gas Powered Games.
Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1992)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 16, 2016
Futuristic football with added violence.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 16, 2016
Futuristic football with added violence.
Spider-Man (2001)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 1, 2004
The web-slinger's first foray into 3D gaming, ported over from PS1.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 1, 2004
The web-slinger's first foray into 3D gaming, ported over from PS1.
Spider-Man: The Movie (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 24, 2012
Comic book movie capering, 2002-style, featuring Spidey and the Green Goblin (but not Chad Kroeger).
Reviewed by: Rik - January 24, 2012
Comic book movie capering, 2002-style, featuring Spidey and the Green Goblin (but not Chad Kroeger).
Split/Second: Velocity (2010)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 8, 2023
Explode some scenery to take out rivals, in this good-looking reality show racer from Black Rock Studios.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 8, 2023
Explode some scenery to take out rivals, in this good-looking reality show racer from Black Rock Studios.
Star Trek the Next Generation: A Final Unity (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 17, 2007
Data attempts to master humour by uploading the entirety of 'Allo 'Allo to his brain, while Worf has an embarassing accident with klingon painstick.... no, wait, not that one. Here we go: An encounter with a ship fleeing the Romulans sets off a chain of events, leading to the rediscovery of a long-lost civilillsation. Point and click adventuring, with some space battles thrown in.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 17, 2007
Data attempts to master humour by uploading the entirety of 'Allo 'Allo to his brain, while Worf has an embarassing accident with klingon painstick.... no, wait, not that one. Here we go: An encounter with a ship fleeing the Romulans sets off a chain of events, leading to the rediscovery of a long-lost civilillsation. Point and click adventuring, with some space battles thrown in.
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 12, 2002
Explore strange new worlds, tangle with Romulans, and try not to get your redshirts killed. Bright and bold adventure based on the original Star Trek.
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 12, 2002
Explore strange new worlds, tangle with Romulans, and try not to get your redshirts killed. Bright and bold adventure based on the original Star Trek.
Star Trek: Away Team (2001)
Reviewed by: Discussion - August 10, 2014
Isometric-view tactical combat set in the Star Trek universe.
Reviewed by: Discussion - August 10, 2014
Isometric-view tactical combat set in the Star Trek universe.
Star Trek: Captain's Chair (1997)
Reviewed by: The J Man - February 11, 2010
Quicktime powered multimedia toy, for when you want to stroll around the bridge of the Enterprise. Or the Defiant. Or I suppose even Voyager.
Reviewed by: The J Man - February 11, 2010
Quicktime powered multimedia toy, for when you want to stroll around the bridge of the Enterprise. Or the Defiant. Or I suppose even Voyager.
Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force (2000)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 19, 2003
The good news is, it's first person Star Trek action! The bad news is, Tuvok is your boss.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 19, 2003
The good news is, it's first person Star Trek action! The bad news is, Tuvok is your boss.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2022
Bioware turn their hand to the world of starships and laser-swords in this Star Wars RPG.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2022
Bioware turn their hand to the world of starships and laser-swords in this Star Wars RPG.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 16, 2022
It's Obsidian's turn to have a go at a Star Wars RPG in this follow-up.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 16, 2022
It's Obsidian's turn to have a go at a Star Wars RPG in this follow-up.
Star Wars: Rebel Assault (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 6, 2017
FMV meets Star Wars in the early 90s as Rookie One takes on the Empire.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 6, 2017
FMV meets Star Wars in the early 90s as Rookie One takes on the Empire.
Star Wars: Rebel Assault II – The Hidden Empire (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 2, 2017
More video, more shooting, and more Star Wars as Rookie One returns.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 2, 2017
More video, more shooting, and more Star Wars as Rookie One returns.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2022
Take control of Darth Vader's (very) secret apprentice in this Star Wars hack 'em up.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 7, 2022
Take control of Darth Vader's (very) secret apprentice in this Star Wars hack 'em up.
Starcraft (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 20, 2004
Enormously popular scfi-fi RTS from Blizzard, where human worlds find themselves at war with two different alien races.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 20, 2004
Enormously popular scfi-fi RTS from Blizzard, where human worlds find themselves at war with two different alien races.
Starship Troopers (2005)
Reviewed by: The J Man - March 29, 2011
Come on, you apes! Do you want to live forever?! First person shooter, guest reviewed by the J-Man.
Reviewed by: The J Man - March 29, 2011
Come on, you apes! Do you want to live forever?! First person shooter, guest reviewed by the J-Man.
Stranglehold (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 20, 2016
John Woo brings back his Hard Boiled hero Tequila, in game form at least, for this third person slow-motion bullet fest.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 20, 2016
John Woo brings back his Hard Boiled hero Tequila, in game form at least, for this third person slow-motion bullet fest.
Street Racing Syndicate (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 28, 2022
Impress the ladies by driving your car really fast like a big man in this 00s street racing effort.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 28, 2022
Impress the ladies by driving your car really fast like a big man in this 00s street racing effort.
Striker '95 (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 3, 2016
Underwhelming football sequel featuring commentary from Andy Gray.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 3, 2016
Underwhelming football sequel featuring commentary from Andy Gray.
Syndicate (1993)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 10, 2006
Isometric-view game of tactical combat. In a grim cyperbunk dystopia, send out cyborg agents to defeat your rivals and achieve total global dominance.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 10, 2006
Isometric-view game of tactical combat. In a grim cyperbunk dystopia, send out cyborg agents to defeat your rivals and achieve total global dominance.
System Shock (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 24, 2001
A game that blurred the lines between RPG and action, at the time we called it "The thinking man's Doom". Now we might look back on it as an early example of an Immersive Sim. After a mad AI kills the entire crew of a space station, you're all that's left to stop her from devastating the earth.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 24, 2001
A game that blurred the lines between RPG and action, at the time we called it "The thinking man's Doom". Now we might look back on it as an early example of an Immersive Sim. After a mad AI kills the entire crew of a space station, you're all that's left to stop her from devastating the earth.
System Shock 2 (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 22, 2002
Once again a lone hero is trapped in deep space, fighting alone for survival against the AI Shodan and her horrific cyborg hordes. A thrilling and utterly immersive melding of roleplaying game and first person shooter.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 22, 2002
Once again a lone hero is trapped in deep space, fighting alone for survival against the AI Shodan and her horrific cyborg hordes. A thrilling and utterly immersive melding of roleplaying game and first person shooter.
Tachyon: The Fringe (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 17, 2006
The clue's in the title - Tachyon. It's just such a space-y name, isn't it? Rik blasts off to try and find out what the hell 'The Fringe' is...
Reviewed by: Rik - June 17, 2006
The clue's in the title - Tachyon. It's just such a space-y name, isn't it? Rik blasts off to try and find out what the hell 'The Fringe' is...
Tennis Masters Series (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 18, 2007
Apparently, the Tennis Masters Series is one of the world's most prestigious tournaments. Who knew? [Most people - FFG reader]
Reviewed by: Rik - November 18, 2007
Apparently, the Tennis Masters Series is one of the world's most prestigious tournaments. Who knew? [Most people - FFG reader]
Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri (1996)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 3, 2002
A sadly overlooked gem from Looking Glass Studios. Climb into your suit of big stompy powered armour and gather your squad for some futuristic first-person combat in huge open spaces.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 3, 2002
A sadly overlooked gem from Looking Glass Studios. Climb into your suit of big stompy powered armour and gather your squad for some futuristic first-person combat in huge open spaces.
Test Drive II: The Duel (1989)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 27, 2006
More road racing - from the series that started it all.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 27, 2006
More road racing - from the series that started it all.
Test Drive III: The Passion (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 21, 2013
Third game in the Test Drive series, subtitled: The Passion. [Were you by any chance running out of ideas when you wrote this? - Ed.]
Reviewed by: Rik - September 21, 2013
Third game in the Test Drive series, subtitled: The Passion. [Were you by any chance running out of ideas when you wrote this? - Ed.]
Test Drive Unlimited (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 15, 2013
Explore and race on the roads of Hawaii, in this good-looking reboot.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 15, 2013
Explore and race on the roads of Hawaii, in this good-looking reboot.
Test Drive Unlimited 2 (2011)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 7, 2019
More free-form driving: this one starts off in Ibiza, and adds a daft storyline into the mix.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 7, 2019
More free-form driving: this one starts off in Ibiza, and adds a daft storyline into the mix.
The Blackwell Convergence (2007)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 28, 2018
Rosa and Joey are reunited in this, the third Blackwell game.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 28, 2018
Rosa and Joey are reunited in this, the third Blackwell game.
The Blackwell Deception (2011)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 20, 2018
Rosa and Joey track down more lost souls in this fourth instalment of Blackwell.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 20, 2018
Rosa and Joey track down more lost souls in this fourth instalment of Blackwell.
The Blackwell Epiphany (2014)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 8, 2019
The final Blackwell game - and a fitting end to the series.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 8, 2019
The final Blackwell game - and a fitting end to the series.
The Blackwell Legacy (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 22, 2018
The first of Wadjet Eye's Blackwell games.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 22, 2018
The first of Wadjet Eye's Blackwell games.
The Chaos Engine (1994)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 5, 2007
An engine that causes chaos, eh? Sounds like my first car! Er, complaints to the usual address.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 5, 2007
An engine that causes chaos, eh? Sounds like my first car! Er, complaints to the usual address.
The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 1, 2001
Opinions were divided on this second sequel to the much-loved classic from Lucasarts.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 1, 2001
Opinions were divided on this second sequel to the much-loved classic from Lucasarts.
The Dig (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 19, 2004
You're stuck on an abandoned alien world and the German guy is cracking up...
Reviewed by: Rik - July 19, 2004
You're stuck on an abandoned alien world and the German guy is cracking up...
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (2002)
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 22, 2007
Under sun and sky, outlander, we greet you warmly. Open world-RPG, taking you to the exotic and mysterious homeland of the dark elves.
Reviewed by: Stoo - March 22, 2007
Under sun and sky, outlander, we greet you warmly. Open world-RPG, taking you to the exotic and mysterious homeland of the dark elves.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 24, 2017
Through faith, your afflictions are banished... Rik takes on the fourth Elder Scrolls RPG.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 24, 2017
Through faith, your afflictions are banished... Rik takes on the fourth Elder Scrolls RPG.
The F.A. Premier League STARS 2001 (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2021
A short-lived football spin-off from EA with a claim to offer the full and authentic Premier League experience.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 21, 2021
A short-lived football spin-off from EA with a claim to offer the full and authentic Premier League experience.
The Games: Summer Challenge (1992)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 6, 2008
It's one of those multi-event athletics games that lets you taste medal-winning glory from the comfort of your own home. You hero.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 6, 2008
It's one of those multi-event athletics games that lets you taste medal-winning glory from the comfort of your own home. You hero.
The Games: Summer Edition (1988)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 12, 2012
The real-life Olympics once again sends us scuttling off to dig out a computer equivalent. Expect another in four years.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 12, 2012
The real-life Olympics once again sends us scuttling off to dig out a computer equivalent. Expect another in four years.
The Games: Winter Challenge (1991)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 21, 2010
Like Summer Challenge, but with winter instead of summer.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 21, 2010
Like Summer Challenge, but with winter instead of summer.
The Incredible Machine (1993)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 15, 2001
Create intricate devices to accomplish various tasks and also annoy cats.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 15, 2001
Create intricate devices to accomplish various tasks and also annoy cats.
The Italian Job (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 25, 2014
"Hang on a minute, lads!" 2002 racer, based on the 1969 film, not the 2003 remake.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 25, 2014
"Hang on a minute, lads!" 2002 racer, based on the 1969 film, not the 2003 remake.
The Longest Journey (2000)
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 10, 2008
A quirky adventure about a teenage girl, who moves between a world of advanced technology and another filled with magic.
Reviewed by: Stoo - February 10, 2008
A quirky adventure about a teenage girl, who moves between a world of advanced technology and another filled with magic.
The Moment of Silence (2004)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 13, 2012
The box blurb claims: "the epic storyline, high production values and fascinating visions of the future rival cinema's greatest thrillers". Should be good, then, no? No.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 13, 2012
The box blurb claims: "the epic storyline, high production values and fascinating visions of the future rival cinema's greatest thrillers". Should be good, then, no? No.
The Movies (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 8, 2012
Ever wanted to be a hateful studio exec that get blamed for so many of modern cinema's ills? Well, here's your chance.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 8, 2012
Ever wanted to be a hateful studio exec that get blamed for so many of modern cinema's ills? Well, here's your chance.
The Mystery of the Druids (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2010
A mystery that only you can solve. Ingredients: murder, sacrifice and, er, beards. Let's go!
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2010
A mystery that only you can solve. Ingredients: murder, sacrifice and, er, beards. Let's go!
The Need for Speed (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 7, 2004
The first game in the long-running racing series, which first appeared on 3DO.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 7, 2004
The first game in the long-running racing series, which first appeared on 3DO.
The Nomad Soul (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 6, 2006
Over-ambitious, a bit of a mess and ever-so-slightly weird. And that's just Rik's review.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 6, 2006
Over-ambitious, a bit of a mess and ever-so-slightly weird. And that's just Rik's review.
The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2000)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2008
The name's Good. A Force for Good. With a license to make up terrible introductions for reviews.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2008
The name's Good. A Force for Good. With a license to make up terrible introductions for reviews.
The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 10, 2005
Look behind you! A three headed... oh wait, it's only Rik - with a review of a true classic.
Reviewed by: Rik - November 10, 2005
Look behind you! A three headed... oh wait, it's only Rik - with a review of a true classic.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - August 15, 2020
The adventure classic gets a makeover for this 2009 reissue.
Reviewed by: Rik - August 15, 2020
The adventure classic gets a makeover for this 2009 reissue.
The Shivah (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 13, 2015
What is the work of God, and what is the work of man? Point and click crime solving with Rabbi Russell Stone.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 13, 2015
What is the work of God, and what is the work of man? Point and click crime solving with Rabbi Russell Stone.
Theme Hospital (1997)
Reviewed by: Jo - February 13, 2011
Jo didn't fancy seven years at medical school, so she settled for curing virtual patients and their pretend illnesses instead.
Reviewed by: Jo - February 13, 2011
Jo didn't fancy seven years at medical school, so she settled for curing virtual patients and their pretend illnesses instead.
Thief 2: The Metal Age (2000)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 3, 2005
A second installment of first-person stealth that encourages you to avoid bloodshed while you steal every piece of loot you can find. This time it's all gone a bit steampunk.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 3, 2005
A second installment of first-person stealth that encourages you to avoid bloodshed while you steal every piece of loot you can find. This time it's all gone a bit steampunk.
Thief: The Dark Project (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 16, 2005
Incredibly immersive game of first-person stealth, from Looking Glass studios. In a fantasy city where religious fanatics control industry and pagan gods lurk on the fringes of civillisation, you take on the role of a master thief. Stay out of sight, avoid combat, and help yourself to priceless treasures.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 16, 2005
Incredibly immersive game of first-person stealth, from Looking Glass studios. In a fantasy city where religious fanatics control industry and pagan gods lurk on the fringes of civillisation, you take on the role of a master thief. Stay out of sight, avoid combat, and help yourself to priceless treasures.
TIE Fighter (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 2, 2001
Sequel to X-Wing - this time you're flying for the bad guys.
Reviewed by: Stoo - May 2, 2001
Sequel to X-Wing - this time you're flying for the bad guys.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 (2006)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 3, 2023
[Whispers] Hey, have we used 'Rik dons a tank top and heads for the tee' for a golf game yet? No? Golf from the mid-00s, featuring the world's most famous golfer... Rik dons a tank top and heads for the tee.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 3, 2023
[Whispers] Hey, have we used 'Rik dons a tank top and heads for the tee' for a golf game yet? No? Golf from the mid-00s, featuring the world's most famous golfer... Rik dons a tank top and heads for the tee.
Titan Quest (2006)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 5, 2011
Diablo-2 style action RPG, set in mythological ancient Greece. Lots, and lots of clicking.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 5, 2011
Diablo-2 style action RPG, set in mythological ancient Greece. Lots, and lots of clicking.
TOCA 2: Touring Cars (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 11, 2007
More four-door fun from Codemasters. Rik secures the shopping and makes sure the family's all strapped in.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 11, 2007
More four-door fun from Codemasters. Rik secures the shopping and makes sure the family's all strapped in.
TOCA Race Driver (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 31, 2009
TOCA returns with a wider scope and an all-new storyline.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 31, 2009
TOCA returns with a wider scope and an all-new storyline.
TOCA Race Driver 2 (2004)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 6, 2012
Be a racing driver all over again in this sequel from Codemasters.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 6, 2012
Be a racing driver all over again in this sequel from Codemasters.
TOCA Touring Car Championship (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 13, 2004
Rik flogs his Vectra around Silverstone; as far as racing goes it's even less glamorous than rally, but something do on a rainy Saturday afternoon at least.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 13, 2004
Rik flogs his Vectra around Silverstone; as far as racing goes it's even less glamorous than rally, but something do on a rainy Saturday afternoon at least.
Toonstruck (1996)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 5, 2016
A point-and-clicker from the latter days of the genre, starring everyone's favourite ex-Klingon, Christopher Lloyd.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 5, 2016
A point-and-clicker from the latter days of the genre, starring everyone's favourite ex-Klingon, Christopher Lloyd.
Total Soccer (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 17, 2007
A top-down football game with a difference. Actually, scrap that last bit - I was just trying to make it sound a bit more interesting.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 17, 2007
A top-down football game with a difference. Actually, scrap that last bit - I was just trying to make it sound a bit more interesting.
Trackmania Sunrise (2005)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 24, 2015
Perhaps not the heir apparent to Stunts, but a creative and interesting arcade racer all the same.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 24, 2015
Perhaps not the heir apparent to Stunts, but a creative and interesting arcade racer all the same.
Trickstyle (1999)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 5, 2009
In the future, something implausible happens which means that people have to race each other on floating hoverboards. Now you, yes YOU, can be one of those lucky people.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 5, 2009
In the future, something implausible happens which means that people have to race each other on floating hoverboards. Now you, yes YOU, can be one of those lucky people.
Tron 2.0 (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 28, 2015
Rik fights for the users in this belated follow-up to the groundbreaking film.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 28, 2015
Rik fights for the users in this belated follow-up to the groundbreaking film.
UEFA Champions League (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 2, 2017
2D footy of unsuitable calibre for a license based on the premier European football competition.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 2, 2017
2D footy of unsuitable calibre for a license based on the premier European football competition.
UEFA Champions League: Season 2001/2002 (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 26, 2019
Silicon Dreams restore some credibility to the CL name.
Reviewed by: Rik - October 26, 2019
Silicon Dreams restore some credibility to the CL name.
UFO Aftermath (2003)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 28, 2006
Earth is being invaded by aliens, and its up to you to direct the resistance, with a mix of strategic planning, and commanding squads in battle. Which sounds a lot like X-Com, but is actually the first in a trilogy of spiritual successors from the 2000s. Which sounds like an X-com game, butFirst in a trilogy inspired by the X-Com series, giving
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 28, 2006
Earth is being invaded by aliens, and its up to you to direct the resistance, with a mix of strategic planning, and commanding squads in battle. Which sounds a lot like X-Com, but is actually the first in a trilogy of spiritual successors from the 2000s. Which sounds like an X-com game, butFirst in a trilogy inspired by the X-Com series, giving
UFO: Enemy Unknown (1994)
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 3, 2001
Direct an international agency in their covert war against alien interlopers. First entry in the X-Com series and a strategy classic, comprising both a global overview and turn-based squad-level combat.
Reviewed by: Stoo - July 3, 2001
Direct an international agency in their covert war against alien interlopers. First entry in the X-Com series and a strategy classic, comprising both a global overview and turn-based squad-level combat.
Unreal (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 23, 2008
90s first person shooter, with stunning graphics. Also the first outing for a long-running series of game engines.
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 23, 2008
90s first person shooter, with stunning graphics. Also the first outing for a long-running series of game engines.
Unreal 2: The Awakening (2003)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 10, 2009
More sci-fi shooter action, and another shiny 3d engine from Epic.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 10, 2009
More sci-fi shooter action, and another shiny 3d engine from Epic.
Uplink (2001)
Reviewed by: Rik - January 24, 2010
Cause havoc on the intra-web in this cult hacking sim.
Reviewed by: Rik - January 24, 2010
Cause havoc on the intra-web in this cult hacking sim.
Vancouver 2010 (2010)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 7, 2022
Rik heads off to Canada in search of danger, excitement and Olympic glory.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 7, 2022
Rik heads off to Canada in search of danger, excitement and Olympic glory.
Virtua Tennis (2002)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 5, 2007
I was tempted to try and come up with some terrible 'Virtua' pun here, but decided against it. It's tennis. On PC.
Reviewed by: Rik - February 5, 2007
I was tempted to try and come up with some terrible 'Virtua' pun here, but decided against it. It's tennis. On PC.
Viva Football (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - October 8, 2007
A chance to rewrite World Cup history. Nice idea - if only the game was any good (which it isn't).
Reviewed by: Rik - October 8, 2007
A chance to rewrite World Cup history. Nice idea - if only the game was any good (which it isn't).
Walkthrough: A policeman, robbing a homeless man of his spare change ()
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2010
Reviewed by: Rik - January 1, 2010
Walkthrough: In Case of Failure, Our Government Will Deny Any Knowledge of You... ()
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2007
Reviewed by: Rik - December 31, 2007
Walkthrough: License and registration, and step out of the car ()
Reviewed by: Rik - February 26, 2009
Reviewed by: Rik - February 26, 2009
Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness (1995)
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 1, 2007
Zug zug! Both the Orcs and Humans have new allies in this second installment in Blizzard's fantasy RTS series.
Reviewed by: Stoo - September 1, 2007
Zug zug! Both the Orcs and Humans have new allies in this second installment in Blizzard's fantasy RTS series.
Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior (2003)
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 23, 2016
First person shooter based on Warhammer 40k. No, you don't play as a Space Marine.
Reviewed by: Stoo - January 23, 2016
First person shooter based on Warhammer 40k. No, you don't play as a Space Marine.
Warhammer 40000: Chaos Gate (1998)
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 30, 2002
Turn-based strategy based on Warhammer 40k - Lead your company of Space Marines in a campaign against heritical traitors. Don't forget your chainsaw swords and fanatical devotion to the emperor of mankind.
Reviewed by: Stoo - November 30, 2002
Turn-based strategy based on Warhammer 40k - Lead your company of Space Marines in a campaign against heritical traitors. Don't forget your chainsaw swords and fanatical devotion to the emperor of mankind.
Warzone 2100 (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
Design your own tanks in this 3D realtime strategy game.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
Design your own tanks in this 3D realtime strategy game.
Wheel of Time (1999)
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 13, 2009
First Person Shooter, based on Robert Jordan's series of epic fantasy novels.
Reviewed by: Stoo - December 13, 2009
First Person Shooter, based on Robert Jordan's series of epic fantasy novels.
Wheelman (2009)
Reviewed by: Rik - February 10, 2023
Vin Diesel stars in Vin Diesel's Wheelman: A Wheelman Game (starring Vin Diesel).
Reviewed by: Rik - February 10, 2023
Vin Diesel stars in Vin Diesel's Wheelman: A Wheelman Game (starring Vin Diesel).
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (1992)
Reviewed by: Discussion - July 21, 2013
Discussion review. In a first for this site, we look at something educational...
Reviewed by: Discussion - July 21, 2013
Discussion review. In a first for this site, we look at something educational...
Who did Roy Keane foul when he was shown a second yellow card against Arsenal? ()
Reviewed by: Rik - November 30, 2014
Reviewed by: Rik - November 30, 2014
Wing Commander 1 and 2 (1990-91)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 18, 2005
The first great mission-based space action sims.
Reviewed by: Rik - April 18, 2005
The first great mission-based space action sims.
Wing Commander 3 and 4 (1994-95)
Reviewed by: Rik - June 5, 2001
Rik sets out to wreak havoc on the Honey Monsters in the classic story-driven space-combat series.
Reviewed by: Rik - June 5, 2001
Rik sets out to wreak havoc on the Honey Monsters in the classic story-driven space-combat series.
Wing Commander: Prophecy (1997)
Reviewed by: Rik - April 18, 2005
The fifth and (pretty much) final chapter in the Wing Commander saga - did it live up to its illustrious predecessors?
Reviewed by: Rik - April 18, 2005
The fifth and (pretty much) final chapter in the Wing Commander saga - did it live up to its illustrious predecessors?
Wipeout (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - September 30, 2015
The PlayStation classic comes to PC, minus a few bells and whistles.
Reviewed by: Rik - September 30, 2015
The PlayStation classic comes to PC, minus a few bells and whistles.
Wizardry 8 (2001)
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
The much delayed final installment in the long-running RPG series.
Reviewed by: Stoo - April 9, 2003
The much delayed final installment in the long-running RPG series.
Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 11, 2002
Along with Ultima, the Wizardry series pretty much invented RPGs on home computers. I'm not hardcore enough to go back to those early installments, so here's number 7 in the series.
Reviewed by: Stoo - October 11, 2002
Along with Ultima, the Wizardry series pretty much invented RPGs on home computers. I'm not hardcore enough to go back to those early installments, so here's number 7 in the series.
Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 10, 2007
Primtive as it may look today, this is an enormously important ancestor of modern first person shooters.
Reviewed by: Stoo - August 10, 2007
Primtive as it may look today, this is an enormously important ancestor of modern first person shooters.
World Cup 98 (1998)
Reviewed by: Rik - December 22, 2022
Relive the tournament of Bergkamp's great turn and Ronaldo's funny turn with this tie-in from EA.
Reviewed by: Rik - December 22, 2022
Relive the tournament of Bergkamp's great turn and Ronaldo's funny turn with this tie-in from EA.
Worms (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - March 29, 2005
Little annelids blast each other to crap with bazookas, in the famous triumph of gameplay over graphics.
Reviewed by: Rik - March 29, 2005
Little annelids blast each other to crap with bazookas, in the famous triumph of gameplay over graphics.
X-Wing (1993)
Reviewed by: Rik - November 11, 2022
Star Wars space sim that lets you try and blow up the Death Star. If you get that far, of course...
Reviewed by: Rik - November 11, 2022
Star Wars space sim that lets you try and blow up the Death Star. If you get that far, of course...
XIII (2003)
Reviewed by: Rik - July 30, 2008
You're not a human being, just a number that's tattooed on your neck. Time to ask "WHO AM I?!" while gunning down a few faceless henchman in the process.
Reviewed by: Rik - July 30, 2008
You're not a human being, just a number that's tattooed on your neck. Time to ask "WHO AM I?!" while gunning down a few faceless henchman in the process.
Ys: The Oath in Felghana (2005)
Reviewed by: Discussion - January 8, 2014
We tend to think of Japanese RPGS as a pursuit for console owners, but some have madetheir way to PC. Here's an action-oriented example from long-running Ys series.
Reviewed by: Discussion - January 8, 2014
We tend to think of Japanese RPGS as a pursuit for console owners, but some have madetheir way to PC. Here's an action-oriented example from long-running Ys series.
Zone Raiders (1995)
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2010
If you think the name's bad, wait until you play the game. In fact, don't even bother playing. Just read the review.
Reviewed by: Rik - May 26, 2010
If you think the name's bad, wait until you play the game. In fact, don't even bother playing. Just read the review.