Boomtown - Mike Bowden, Monday, January 14th, 2008:
"Endless Ocean is admittedly not for everybody, 'niche titles' like this never will be [hence the classification – Ed]. But even if you're falling asleep whilst reading this review just do me this one favour before you finally dose off: one day, when you see it cheap, lying forgotten in some rusty old bargain bin in a dark corner of your local indie where the fluorescent light needs fixing and it smells of old cat, pick it up and try it out. It will be unlike any game you've ever played. That isn't necessarily a mark of quality on its own, but what it does mean is that it's something worth experiencing even if you end up coming to the conclusion that it isn't for you, your gaming perspective will have been broadened."
Rating:
• Graphics: 8 - Some of the best you'll see on the Wii to date. Simple but very effective.
• Durability: 9 - There are simply hours and hours in this game.
• Sound: 8 - Atmospheric and relaxing, which is indicative of the game itself.
• Gameplay: 8 - Delightfully simple.
• Overall: 8
TechRaptor writes, "When people start talking about educational video games, chances are they’re talking about kids games. I bet the first thing that came into your head when reading that was something like Reader Rabbit, Jumpstart or The Oregon Trail, right? The thing is, a game doesn’t have to be labeled educational to teach something worthwhile, nor does it have to make it boring or repetitive to do so. So here are six picks for educational games aimed at adults."
Break out your scuba gear! This week, Lisa looks at the top 5 games that take you under the sea.
Scared of the Dark? Terrified of tarantulas? Despise thin men in suits? It’s safe to say that horror gaming isn’t for everyone. In fact, aside from the occasional dare, few people really dabble with scary games. As if horror movies weren’t bad enough, titles like Slender, SCP Containment Breach and Silent Hill force players to experience shocks and scares only possible from an interactive medium. For those who prefer hugs and kisses over stalkings and screamings, Halloween is typically a pretty unpleasant affair. So what better time to take a look at some of the most calming, peaceful and cheerful games available right now. Snuggle up in bed, grab your collection of teddy bears and put on some whale sounds, let’s chill out and dig in.
Flower was actually very dark in parts, I wish they made it a little bit "happier" but I understan the ecological theme...anyway, my daughters stopped playing it when it turned dark, they lost interest even when I told them it would get cheerful again after certain parts. Kids are a tough audience :)
Um... What?!?
Loco Roco is the most cheerful game and it's not on the list!
Journey is not cheerful. Endless Ocean can be cheerful at times, but the pacing is just too slow. :/ Flower is cheerful during the first few levels, but then takes a dark turn.
You're missing:
- Secret of the Magic Crystals (It's a freaking unicorn game)
- LittleBigPlanet
- Free Realms
- Katamari (Any of them)
have to check this game out