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T.H.U.G.S.   
T.H.U.G.S. is a turn based gang war-fare strategy game that is extremely addictive (I just got it, yet I foresee myself playing with bleary eyes into the late hours of the night).
The graphics are great, the sounds are great, and the gameplay is about a hundred times better than both of them combined.
The game is a bit complex, but not intimidatingly so like some turn-based strategy games (X-Com, anyone?), so newbies to the genre should not be afraid at all, as you can learn everything you need to by reading the short manual on the games home page and playing for about a half hour.
The object of the game is to make your clan of Thugs the best clan in the entire Barrioville by making them the most in number, the richest, the strongest, the lowest death rate and the highest kill rate.
The game is not as violent as it may sound as there is no blood or profanity, so aside from the whole premise of the game, it's pretty kid-safe.
I won't go into details on the whole gameplay system in the review, as that would take too long but trust me anyway and download this game.
Bottom Line: The epitome of what a turn-based strategy game should be: Simple to learn, complex to master and fun all the way through.
Multi-player support is a huge bonus as well. Beware the big download size but otherwise, you cannot go wrong with this game. A masterpiece.If you still need convincing, head over to the games homepage (by clicking the link by the games title) and check it out in further detail. Two thumbs way, way, up.
| PC REQUIREMENTS: Win98+, Intel PIII 450 MHz,128 MB RAM, Hardware accelerated Open GL videocard with 16MB, DirectX 8.1 |
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GAME AUTHOR Ricardo Villareal and Co.
REVIEWED BY Evil Boris
STAFF RATING 10/10
USER RATING 6.6/10
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FILE SIZE 45.2 MB
FILE DATE Apr 19, 2002
UPLOADED Oct 01, 2002
DEV TOOL VC++
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Chain Reaction 
Chain Reaction is a fairly unique puzzle game in which your goal in to activate all the neutrons (little balls)on the playing field by use of uranium and radium balls. The game is a bit difficult to explain so I won't go into much detail on the gameplay, just the basics.
Both types of balls have different reactions when the are placed and activated: Radium will create a line going in a direction which is specified on the radium ball, and uranium will activate all balls in a limited surrounding area. The object is to place all the balls in positions where their "radiation" will hit the other balls, activating them, which in turn activate other balls, hence the games title, "Chain Reaction". Getting everything just right can be quite complicated and take more than a few tries, but it is alot fun.
The graphics are pretty nice, even though this kind of game does not really require special graphics, they still make the game more fun. The music is excellent, especially the first track, which is taken from one of the songs by the band "The Offspring". You may not share my tastes, but if you do it's good stuff.
There are 30+ levels in the game, and there is plenty of reason to finish all of them. I'm not gonna spoil it for you but there is a "Hidden Features" option which you can open really cool stuff in as you progress through the levels. Most of it is really cool stuff that is worth playing for. The game is great anyways, so you'll probably end up trying to beat the game even if not for the hidden stuff. But let me just say that one of the hidden stuff is a mini-game that is a great puzzle game in itself and that I was playing it nearly as much as the actual game!
Bottom Line: Innovative and addictive gameplay make for one of the best puzzle games to come around for some time. If you enjoy using your noggin, then this comes highly reccomended!
| PC REQUIREMENTS: 500 MHz CPU, 128 MB RAM |
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GAME AUTHOR Richard Gonzalez
REVIEWED BY Evil Boris
STAFF RATING 9/10
USER RATING 7.7/10
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FILE SIZE 1.8 MB
FILE DATE Jan 01, 2002
UPLOADED Oct 13, 2002
DEV TOOL GameMake
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Frendz
From the authors of the beloved Elf Bowling game, Frendz delivers the same cute fun and animated silliness. Just as in the traditional Othello game, you are to surround the other player's markers (here aliens). Frendz is well-crafted entertainment that should appeal to most people and in particular to those who are still young at heart. The game has a handful of skill levels to choose from (even the simpliest level is not all trivial to win).
| PC REQUIREMENTS: Pentium II 200 MHz CPU, 64 MB RAM, 2 MB videocard |
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GAME AUTHOR Blockdot
REVIEWED BY Boson
STAFF RATING 8/10
USER RATING 7.2/10
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FILE SIZE 2.6 MB
FILE DATE Jun 01, 2002
UPLOADED Sep 11, 2002
DEV TOOL Macromedia Directo
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Seafarers of Catan 3D (Sea3D)
For those who have not played The Settlers of Catan board game, here is a brief overview: you are the commander of a colony on the isle of Catan. Through resource management (and using those resources to build roads, settlements, and cities), you seek to gain 10 "Victory Points" to win the game. "Victory Points" are earned through the amount of settlements and cities you have, special cards, and meeting certain requirements (such as who has the longest continuous road).
When it comes to involving strategy games, The Settlers of Catan is one of the best. This version of the game could also be considered one of the best.
The 3D interface is smooth and responsive. The camera control is simple: hold down the Right Mouse Button to spin the board around and the Mouse Wheel to zoom in and out. It couldn't be simpler to control.
The graphics themselves are like looking down on a real Settlers of Catan hex board, right down to the number tokens. Everything is clear and readable, even up close. You have the choice of the default, more grainy graphics (for anyone with a
slower computer or graphics card) or a "Vivid" OpenGL graphics option that makes the board so real looking, you would swear you could reach out and touch the cardboard hex tiles.
The sounds are very nice and clear. Each move you make is accompanied by a sound: the rolling of wooden dice on the board, sawing and hammering when cities and settlements are built, and the evil laugh of the Robber as he is ready to move on your opponents at the first Seven on the dice.
The game itself plays just like you were playing the real board game surrounded by your friends. Pieces are easy to place and move. Illustrated lines and zones come up that show you where you can place anything you need to. Other than the legend, though, the game has no real help for playing the game itself. While the game is mostly self-guided and doesn't take too long to learn, having the game rules somewhere in the help system would have been a plus.
For those who want to play online, the author's webpage has ladder matches and a chat room, where you can join the large community this game has built.
In short, if you want a great strategy board game to play online or with friends, look no further than this one.
UPDATE: Sea3d has been updated to 1.2.0a. It is a required download, especially if you use the S3D Connector to play online games, as many changes to the website (including online gaming and ranking systems) have occured. Also fixes other minor bugs.
Download links you to the download page.
| PC REQUIREMENTS: Pentium 500 MHz CPU, OpenGL 1.2-compliant video card, 64 MB RAM, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP |
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GAME AUTHOR Jason Fugate
REVIEWED BY Glory Questo
STAFF RATING 10/10
USER RATING 9.6/10
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FILE SIZE 7.4 MB
FILE DATE Mar 27, 2004
UPLOADED Apr 16, 2004
DEV TOOL VC++
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