Rating:2

SimCity Societies

By maxikyd | Review Date: Jan 17, 2008 | PC

Should be renamed Simcities for Dummies

Having played the various versions of SimCities over the decades, I am deeply disappointed by the newest incarnation. Although the graphics are beautifully rendered, the game itself is too easy, too cheesy, and intellec... Read Full Review

0 of 0 users found the following review helpful

Rating:10

Dragon Age: Origins (Collector's Edition)

By maxikyd | Review Date: Apr 10, 2010 | PC

Feels like the old "paper and pencil" games. Character interactions are interesting and help move the plot.

If you love fast paced game-play and interesting characters, Dragon Age: Origins has it as well. Whether your main character is a mage, warrior, or rogue, there are many options to customize and personalize the main ch... Read Full Review

2 of 3 users found the following review helpful

Rating:1.5

Beyond Divinity

By maxikyd | Review Date: Jun 27, 2008 | PC

Buggy Beyond Belief - Could have been good, but lack of designer support puts this game in the recycle bin.

While the premise is good, natural enemies being forced to work together ala "Enemy Mine", the execution was a failure. At the heart of the problem ins Laran Studio's apparent lack of concern for players' needs. Qu... Read Full Review

4 of 5 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.3

SafeCracker

By maxikyd | Review Date: Dec 20, 2004 | PC

A great puzzle game, filled with tricky games and great visuals.

Found this, older game, in the bargin bin of Walmart for $9.99, and it was well worth the price!! Safecracker is a visually rich, puzzle game. The basic premise is the need to sign a job application. However, since... Read Full Review

3 of 4 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.5

The Crystal Key

By maxikyd | Review Date: Dec 21, 2004 | PC

Great graphics, good plot line, but bugs in Crystal Key interfere with gaming experience.

Found this one in the Walmart bargain bin, and at $10 was almost worth the price. To begin with, the basic premise is interesting. Much like the Myst saga, you're trapped on a planet where you must solve puzzles to esc... Read Full Review

2 of 4 users found the following review helpful

Rating:5.5

Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter

By maxikyd | Review Date: Sep 30, 2004 | PC

Not enough RPG in the RPG

So, Icewind Dale was SUPPOSED to be a role playing game.T his was merely a hack-n-slash, poorly disguised as an RPG. If that's what you're in to, you'll love this game, but after playing Baulder's Gate, I expected more,... Read Full Review

0 of 0 users found the following review helpful

Rating:5.3

Icewind Dale (DVD)

By maxikyd | Review Date: Sep 30, 2004 | PC

hack-n-slash vs RPG

So, Icewind Dale was SUPPOSED to be a role playing game.T his was merely a hack-n-slash, poorly disguised as an RPG. If that's what you're in to, you'll love this game, but after playing Baulder's Gate, I expected more, ... Read Full Review

2 of 7 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.5

The Sims 2

By maxikyd | Review Date: Aug 17, 2007 | PC

Sims 2, the good, the bad, the addictive

On the good side: it's the sims, only more complicated. Better in some ways, i.e. graphics are outstanding, full 360 viewing and zoom put you IN the game. Buildings are more intricate and detailed, more opportunity for... Read Full Review

1 of 4 users found the following review helpful