1942, a year of death, depression, global war and alien invasion if Mezmer Games latest offering is to be believed. A highly guarded secret campaign of WWII led by Stalin himself sees you having to drive the Martian invaders back from the motherland and save the Earth.
If that sounds, cliche, wacky and over the top then it's because it is supposed to be, there really is nothing serious about this game. From the Toy Story inspired look of some of the aliens to the pumping Russian techno music that accompanies every mission there is always something happening that will bring a cheeky grin to your face.
Robert Grosso writes, "Plumbers Don't Wear Ties is getting a re-release. For some reason. I don't get it either, but here is an excuse to mention six terrible games in a list."
BeefJack: "In 2009, a bizarre, often dreadful but strangely endearing strategy game called STALIN VS. MARTIANS caused a minor stir. Then it vanished from sale, almost immediately. What happened to the game, and a promised polished-up re-release? We speak to developer Alexander Shcherbakov to find out…"
The 2009 GameStooge Awards continue with the fifth part of the Awards – the worst games of 2009, as well as the best mobile games.
Best iPhone Game: Zen Bound
Best Mobile Game: Townsmen 6: Revolution
Biggest Disappointment: The Conduit
Most Dead on Arrival: Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust
Worst Digital Game: NBA Unrivaled
Worst Game: Terminator Salvation
