Verdict: how is this a game?

In a Nutshell: This application is a very slimmed down version of Dungeons & Dragons that is reminiscent of a choose-your-own-adventure story but without so many choices.

(from the game’s website)

“Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons: Tiny Adventures! Choose a hero to send on epic adventures. Be your hero’s guide through encounters with menacing monsters and dangerous traps. Equip your hero with magical weapons and armor. Get an RPG experience on Facebook without having to play for hours at a time!”

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Verdict: gorgeous

In a Nutshell: Project Aftermath is a new approach to real-time strategy with a very slimmed down resource management system and a greater focus on combat strategy.

(from the game’s website)

“In the aftermath of a great war, when your enemy has wiped out everything you hold dear, the time has come to regroup and strike back. Enlist in the Morphid army and use all the weapons and genetic powers at your disposal to eradicate the New Order menace!

Project Aftermath is an Arcade RTS game where you command up to four squads of soldiers in exciting battles in a retro-futuristic world. Equip your squads to suit your playing style, researching new items using the spoils of war; choosing from over 100 different weapons, armour, power-up augmentations and spell-like special attacks. “

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Game:

• Verdict: luscious
• Fun Rating: Really Fun
• ESRB: M
• Players/Mode: Single-player/Campaign
• Game Duration: about 7-8 hours
• System: PC, Xbox 360
• Developer: Hothead Games
• Website: http://www.rainslick.com/

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Game:

• Verdict: eh
• Fun Rating: Not Much Fun
• Players/Mode: Single player
• Game Duration: n/a (demo)
• System: PC
• Developer: Iron Lore Entertainment
• Website: http://original.titanquestgame.com/

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Game:

• Verdict: bleh
• Fun Rating: Not Much Fun
• Players/Mode: Single-player/Campaign
• Game Duration: Average
• System: PC, Xbox
• Developer: Lionhead Studios
• Website: http://www.lionhead.com/fabletlc/

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