Caders.com is now pointing to the caders.net beta site, and having people in to try things out, and give input. The facebook group still can be reached at: http://facebook.caders.com .
This is an update over the other blog entry.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Shout out: Into casual or retro games? caders.com
Sorry for not writing as much, but I have been busy on several project. One of them is a group dedicated to casual and retro gaming. This group is called caders. If you have a chance, visit the Facebook group and sign up. You can get there now by putting this web address in your browser: http://www.caders.com
In the future, that URL will redirect to a full member website. Also, I am less likely to be on here as I work with the CADERS group.
In the future, that URL will redirect to a full member website. Also, I am less likely to be on here as I work with the CADERS group.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Review: Game Room
Genre: Retro games emulator
System: XBox 360, IBM PC (XBox 360 version reviewed)
Reviewer: Rich Hutnik
Summary: Game Room is a service provided by Microsoft that simulates a virtual arcade, and features things like challenge boards.
Pros:
* Generates a real good "retro vibe" from the virtual arcade environment. One of the best attempts to generate interest in retro games, because of this environment.
* Interoperability between IBM PCs and XBox 360.
* Large number of retro game titles (home consoles and arcade to be available), for ongoing content.
* Unlockables and leveling up provide a hook to keep one returning. These are done with medal system that players are awarded for reaching target scores and lasting certain length of time and total play.
* Challenges based on a decent amount of configurable starting conditions and game time length.
* Rewind feature enables players to back up and undo mistakes made while playing.
Final Score:
10/10
System: XBox 360, IBM PC (XBox 360 version reviewed)
Reviewer: Rich Hutnik
Summary: Game Room is a service provided by Microsoft that simulates a virtual arcade, and features things like challenge boards.
Pros:
* Generates a real good "retro vibe" from the virtual arcade environment. One of the best attempts to generate interest in retro games, because of this environment.
* Interoperability between IBM PCs and XBox 360.
* Large number of retro game titles (home consoles and arcade to be available), for ongoing content.
* Unlockables and leveling up provide a hook to keep one returning. These are done with medal system that players are awarded for reaching target scores and lasting certain length of time and total play.
* Challenges based on a decent amount of configurable starting conditions and game time length.
* Rewind feature enables players to back up and undo mistakes made while playing.
Final Score:
10/10
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Review: Super Street Fighter 4
Genre: Fighting (one on one)
System: XBox 360, PS3 (XBox 360 version reviewed)
Reviewer: Rich Hutnik
Summary: Street Fighter's new home into the realm of 3D, with polygons instead of sprites, continues with the addition of new fighters, raising the total number to over 30 (two never before seen fighters and some older ones).
Pros:
* Real good art style (aka, real good graphics)
* Hefty selection of fighters, with a range of unique styles.
* Hakan, Hakan, Hakan! One of the most entertaining characters (personality) introduced to the Street Fighter franchise. Yes, oil is a weapon worthy of note.
* A decent amount of unlockables, besides fighters in the game (all are unlocked).
* Excellent addition to the legacy of the Street Fighter franchise.
* Good price new: $40.
Final Score:
10/10 (11/10 for hard core Street Fighter fans, and 11/10 possibly for fighting fans in general)
System: XBox 360, PS3 (XBox 360 version reviewed)
Reviewer: Rich Hutnik
Summary: Street Fighter's new home into the realm of 3D, with polygons instead of sprites, continues with the addition of new fighters, raising the total number to over 30 (two never before seen fighters and some older ones).
Pros:
* Real good art style (aka, real good graphics)
* Hefty selection of fighters, with a range of unique styles.
* Hakan, Hakan, Hakan! One of the most entertaining characters (personality) introduced to the Street Fighter franchise. Yes, oil is a weapon worthy of note.
* A decent amount of unlockables, besides fighters in the game (all are unlocked).
* Excellent addition to the legacy of the Street Fighter franchise.
* Good price new: $40.
Final Score:
10/10 (11/10 for hard core Street Fighter fans, and 11/10 possibly for fighting fans in general)
Review: Aegis Wing
Genre: 2D co-op shooter (Vertical scrolling, also playable one player)
System: XBox 360 (Live Arcade download)
Reviewer: Rich Hutnik
Summary:
Classic side-scrolling 2D shooter (SHMUP), with the ability for players (up to four players co-op in game) to join their ships together to have one larger ship with one player controlling movement, while other players act as cannons.
Pros:
* Gets exponentially better the more players added. Takes on elements of R-Type when more players are added. With multiple players, it is a lot of fun.
* Good controls.
* Free.
Final Score:
10/10
System: XBox 360 (Live Arcade download)
Reviewer: Rich Hutnik
Summary:
Classic side-scrolling 2D shooter (SHMUP), with the ability for players (up to four players co-op in game) to join their ships together to have one larger ship with one player controlling movement, while other players act as cannons.
Pros:
* Gets exponentially better the more players added. Takes on elements of R-Type when more players are added. With multiple players, it is a lot of fun.
* Good controls.
* Free.
Final Score:
10/10
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