Video Game Reviews

Game review: Hero's Quest - So You Want To Be A Hero (1989)

"Just don’t drink the Dragon’s Breath!"

Jun 29 •

George Starostin

Game review: Indiana Jones And The Fate Of Atlantis (1992)

"Arguably the most «grown-up» game LucasArts ever released, both for the better and for the worse".

Apr 25 •

George Starostin

Game review: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989)

"As good as possible, given the triple straightjacket of the movie plot, the technical limitations, and the tight budget."

Apr 20 •

George Starostin

Game Review: Gold Rush! (1988)

"Historical realism undermined by technological (and inspirational) limitations."

Dec 25, 2024 •

George Starostin

Game review: The Elder Scrolls - Daggerfall (1996)

Arguably the ultimate showcase of what happens when one lets Unbridled Ambition be dominated by All-Powerful Algorithm.

Sep 27, 2024 •

George Starostin

Game review: Loom (1990)

"The worst mistake you can make about Loom is to treat it like any other story-driven video game."

Jul 26, 2024 •

George Starostin

Special game review: Mass Effect 3 (2012) - Pt. 3/3

Last words on Mass Effect 3 and the Trilogy in general. Thank you for your patience, everybody - I'll be getting back to music chronology very soon now.

May 21, 2024 •

George Starostin

Special game review: Mass Effect 3 (2012) - Pt. 2/3

This second, much smaller, part of the ME3 review, deals with the “Action” and “Atmosphere” aspects of the game.

Apr 11, 2024 •

George Starostin

Special game review: Mass Effect 3 (2012) - Pt. 1/3

This somehow turned out to be quite gigantic, so this part of the review only includes the "Basic overview" and "Storyline" sections. More to come soon!

Mar 13, 2024 •

George Starostin

Game Review: Police Quest - Open Season (1993)

"One of those «culturologically stimulating» experiences that are more fun to mentally process post-factum than to experience firsthand."

Jan 21, 2024 •

George Starostin

Game review: Zak McKracken & The Alien Mindbenders (1988)

"Not enough to save the world from stupidity, but at least gives you something to think about."

Nov 20, 2023 •

George Starostin

Special game review: Mass Effect 2 (2010)

"A naturally mature sequel — carrying within itself all the expected blessings and curses of maturity."

Oct 28, 2023 •

George Starostin

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