The Commander's Sister is much more than you ever expect to get from a free game. It actually has a convincing plot, is challenging, and requires deep strategic thinking. You get to know the characters (including the Commander's sister) through the extensive story line. While some people just want to rush in and start shooting in a game. I find it more fulfilling when I have to spend one minute understanding the game. I mean, it's only one minute.
Here is the background. For some reason, China and the U.S. are on the verge of war. China demands that America abandon a military base in Twain. The American commander refuses to do so. You -- the new Captain -- have the task of defending the base form the Chinese. The narration is even filled with fake CNN reports and a message from U.S. President Hillary Clinton (no comment!)
The way you do this is by quickly building defenses along the base's perimeter. Your defense include turrets and various weaponry. Once set-up, the weapons fire at any vehicle that comes close. You use the mouse to select and build weapons. The space bar removes you from build mode and puts you back in the combat setting.
Beware though. As time goes by, more and more enemy vehicles try and breach the walls. It becomes difficult just to keep up. Just when you are running around like crazy is when the Commander's sister drops in. You see, in the midst of the battle, despite the carnage, the danger and so forth -- there is still time for romance. Yes, the Commander's sister has a thing for you -- the new Captain. But can the relationship really work when you are being swarmed by enemy forces?
You need to play to find out the answer!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Bluep -- Even the name doesn't mean anything
Bluep. When I first heard of this game, I was intrigued. It sounded like it had something to do with the color blue. Beyond that, I had no clue what the game would be. Would this be an action game? A game of skill? A strategic game? I downloaded to my PDA and decided to find out.
Well, the background color is blue. Believe it or not, that is the nicest thing I have to say about this boring game. You control this -- thing-- (a "Bluep") in the center of the playing field. You can move and shoot at a bunch of blob-like things that try and shoot you. The whole time, a mind-numbing electronic version of the Godfather theme is playing non-stop on a loop that is way too short. If you shoot the blobs, you get points. If they shoot you, you die. Real advanced, right?
The first problem is the controls. The game defaults to a standard "AWSD" set up. But "AWSD" is only helpful if you are left handed. If you use your right hand to play, it is not helpful at all. You can change the settings from the main menu and insert the arrow keys. Why they don't default to the arrows is beyond me. But -- get this -- every time you die it changes your settings. No one playing a game wants to spend time resetting settings each round. It takes all the fun right out of it.
So you kill the blobs. Who cares. All you get is to hear more of the music that was never meant to be played by a microchip. Trust me, if you play this game, you will not be able to get that tune out of your head. You will eat, sleep, and play with that tune going on and on.
But let me tell you how I really feel....
Well, the background color is blue. Believe it or not, that is the nicest thing I have to say about this boring game. You control this -- thing-- (a "Bluep") in the center of the playing field. You can move and shoot at a bunch of blob-like things that try and shoot you. The whole time, a mind-numbing electronic version of the Godfather theme is playing non-stop on a loop that is way too short. If you shoot the blobs, you get points. If they shoot you, you die. Real advanced, right?
The first problem is the controls. The game defaults to a standard "AWSD" set up. But "AWSD" is only helpful if you are left handed. If you use your right hand to play, it is not helpful at all. You can change the settings from the main menu and insert the arrow keys. Why they don't default to the arrows is beyond me. But -- get this -- every time you die it changes your settings. No one playing a game wants to spend time resetting settings each round. It takes all the fun right out of it.
So you kill the blobs. Who cares. All you get is to hear more of the music that was never meant to be played by a microchip. Trust me, if you play this game, you will not be able to get that tune out of your head. You will eat, sleep, and play with that tune going on and on.
But let me tell you how I really feel....
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Test Word and Poker Skills in WordKing Poker
Combine two skills and double your fun!
If you have ever enjoyed any form of gambling, and at the same time craved some intellectual stimulation, WordKing Poker has got to be the game for you. At least, that is what I feel about it. In WordKing Poker you get to play poker and scrabble all at the same time! What this game is in effect is a poker game which uses scrabble pieces! That is why I always call it poker for the intellect. And you can play it wherever you are at any time of day or night since it comes on the mobile phone.
Why I love to play WordKing Poker
For me, while I always loved playing scrabble (because of the concept of the whole word forming thing of the game), I did find that it was not as cool as more high tech modern games are today. So when I found out about WordKing Poker, and saw the super cool graphics, I saw that as my opportunity to play scrabble at a higher, cooler level. The only thing I would change about WordKing Poker is making it multiplayer. It is unfortunate that this feature is not yet included in the game.
Variety in WordKing Poker
The other cool thing about WordKing Poker is the variety it entails. You can play lots of different types of poker like 7 card stud, 5 card, Texas Hold'em and more, and at the same time use your word play skills. The game has a really comprehensive dictionary too and the higher level game you play, the more challenging it will be for those real word buffs.
How to play WordKing Poker
Players get dealt 2 scrabble cards which have a letter and the point score (as in regular scrabble). The aim of the game is to use the letters you have (along with ones you will take from the community pile like in a poker game) so that you can create the longest and highest score words. Depending on how much you bet will depend on how much you win.
If you have ever enjoyed any form of gambling, and at the same time craved some intellectual stimulation, WordKing Poker has got to be the game for you. At least, that is what I feel about it. In WordKing Poker you get to play poker and scrabble all at the same time! What this game is in effect is a poker game which uses scrabble pieces! That is why I always call it poker for the intellect. And you can play it wherever you are at any time of day or night since it comes on the mobile phone.
Why I love to play WordKing Poker
For me, while I always loved playing scrabble (because of the concept of the whole word forming thing of the game), I did find that it was not as cool as more high tech modern games are today. So when I found out about WordKing Poker, and saw the super cool graphics, I saw that as my opportunity to play scrabble at a higher, cooler level. The only thing I would change about WordKing Poker is making it multiplayer. It is unfortunate that this feature is not yet included in the game.
Variety in WordKing Poker
The other cool thing about WordKing Poker is the variety it entails. You can play lots of different types of poker like 7 card stud, 5 card, Texas Hold'em and more, and at the same time use your word play skills. The game has a really comprehensive dictionary too and the higher level game you play, the more challenging it will be for those real word buffs.
How to play WordKing Poker
Players get dealt 2 scrabble cards which have a letter and the point score (as in regular scrabble). The aim of the game is to use the letters you have (along with ones you will take from the community pile like in a poker game) so that you can create the longest and highest score words. Depending on how much you bet will depend on how much you win.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Mobile Casino Games
Casino games have sure come a long way. Once upon a time, if you wanted to play casino games, you had to actually go and travel to a real casino. Then, about a decade ago, they came up with the idea of the online casino. That meant you could stay home and open up your computer and enjoy the same games at home as you would play in the casino.
Now we have the latest thing: mobile casino games that you can play on your mobile phone, iPhone, or iPod Touch.
The best mobile casino games that I have found are at All Slots Mobile Casino. It has a nice selection of the most popular games, like roulette, blackjack, and six different slot machines. It also has some other games that I am less familiar with, like baccarat and keno, but I intend to check them all out.
Another thing about mobile casino games is that you can play them for free or you can play them for real money. Of course, the theme of this blog from the very beginning has been free mobile games, so naturally I started off playing the games in Demo mode. (That’s what they call it when you play the games for free.) After a while, though, I wanted to see what it was like to play them in real-money mode, so I gathered up my courage and opened an account with the casino.
Well, I deposited 40 pounds into my brand new mobile casino account, the casino gave me another 40 pounds as a Welcome Bonus, and I started playing the mobile roulette game. I mostly bet on 27 because that’s my birthday, and I also made some bets on the 25-26-27 “Street,” on the 3rd Dozen, and on the Odd numbers. I played for about an hour and a half, and when I was finished, I had 83 pounds in my casino account.
Mobile roulette was a lot of fun to play. There is suspense as you decide how you want to place your bet, and then the suspense builds as the roulette wheel spins around and you wait to see if your bet is a winner. Mobile roulette is a game that I recommend to all adults to play and have fun.
Now we have the latest thing: mobile casino games that you can play on your mobile phone, iPhone, or iPod Touch.
The best mobile casino games that I have found are at All Slots Mobile Casino. It has a nice selection of the most popular games, like roulette, blackjack, and six different slot machines. It also has some other games that I am less familiar with, like baccarat and keno, but I intend to check them all out.
Another thing about mobile casino games is that you can play them for free or you can play them for real money. Of course, the theme of this blog from the very beginning has been free mobile games, so naturally I started off playing the games in Demo mode. (That’s what they call it when you play the games for free.) After a while, though, I wanted to see what it was like to play them in real-money mode, so I gathered up my courage and opened an account with the casino.
Well, I deposited 40 pounds into my brand new mobile casino account, the casino gave me another 40 pounds as a Welcome Bonus, and I started playing the mobile roulette game. I mostly bet on 27 because that’s my birthday, and I also made some bets on the 25-26-27 “Street,” on the 3rd Dozen, and on the Odd numbers. I played for about an hour and a half, and when I was finished, I had 83 pounds in my casino account.
Mobile roulette was a lot of fun to play. There is suspense as you decide how you want to place your bet, and then the suspense builds as the roulette wheel spins around and you wait to see if your bet is a winner. Mobile roulette is a game that I recommend to all adults to play and have fun.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Mars Invasion
Mars Invasion is a great, fun mobile game that can be downloaded to your cell phone or PDA. In fact, it is one of the best free games I have played. That's because it's incredibly addictive. Unlike most free games, the levels just keep coming and coming, each one getting harder and harder.
The concept is simple. You are invading Mars. You have to capture a certain percent of the territory to move up to the next level. On the first level, you need to conquer eighty percent of the area. By the ninth level, that percentage has been increased to the almost impossible eighty-six percent.
While you are going around conquering area, the Martians are fighting back. Every level, there is one more Martian you are faced with fighting. So on level nine, you are facing nine separate enemies, all intent in reclaiming the land you have conquered already. That is what makes the game so challenging. At one time, you are just two percent away from finishing the level. Then the Martians come along and all of a sudden you are ten percent back.
You start off with three lives. After level four, you earn an additional life for every level you conquer. If you spot a special power-up, drive over it and you can gain a turbo boast or even slow the Martians down with a freeze ray. But be careful, these effects are only temporary. At any time, the Martians come back to life with a vengeance.
A great strategy is to create traps for the Martians and divide and conquer. Keep them apart and you will have an easier time conquering territory. Otherwise, there will be just too many of them in a small space for you to do any serious damage. Conquer small bits of territory at a time, it is a much safer than going for a quick win (although quick wins are more satisfying.)
The concept is simple. You are invading Mars. You have to capture a certain percent of the territory to move up to the next level. On the first level, you need to conquer eighty percent of the area. By the ninth level, that percentage has been increased to the almost impossible eighty-six percent.
While you are going around conquering area, the Martians are fighting back. Every level, there is one more Martian you are faced with fighting. So on level nine, you are facing nine separate enemies, all intent in reclaiming the land you have conquered already. That is what makes the game so challenging. At one time, you are just two percent away from finishing the level. Then the Martians come along and all of a sudden you are ten percent back.
You start off with three lives. After level four, you earn an additional life for every level you conquer. If you spot a special power-up, drive over it and you can gain a turbo boast or even slow the Martians down with a freeze ray. But be careful, these effects are only temporary. At any time, the Martians come back to life with a vengeance.
A great strategy is to create traps for the Martians and divide and conquer. Keep them apart and you will have an easier time conquering territory. Otherwise, there will be just too many of them in a small space for you to do any serious damage. Conquer small bits of territory at a time, it is a much safer than going for a quick win (although quick wins are more satisfying.)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Metal Ball
Metal ball is a fun mobile game that you can download for free and play wherever you want. All you need is a cell phone with gaming option, PDA, or any other type of hand-held that supports gaming. The game combines, graphics, music, and strategy to provide an addictive form of entertainment.
There are many, many levels. On the first level, all you need to do is move a little, metal ball with the arrow keys, along a track that is both flat and straight. Level one is very easy and in no way prepares you for what is to come. Level two throws a few variations in, the track goes around a few corners, but still nothing fancy. You can handle it.
The real fun stuff comes about around level five. By this time you are going along a track that has ramps going up and down, sudden changes of direction, and places where the track is hardly wider than the ball. If you miss the edge, you fall into the abyss. You will then be restarted from the same track, just further back.
The soundtrack of the game is one of those post modern keyboard pieces that are for some reason soothing to the ear. It is much better than most of the grinding synthesized generated stuff that normally pulses throughout games like these. The designers actually found a piece of music that complements rather than detracts from the game play.
A good strategy is to always try and stay in the center of the track. You give yourself a few precious seconds that way when you see an obstacle is approaching. Play with two fingers and always angle the direction of the ball. Pressing up and left for example, sends the ball to the Northwest. The more you play, the more you will get the hang of it.
There are many, many levels. On the first level, all you need to do is move a little, metal ball with the arrow keys, along a track that is both flat and straight. Level one is very easy and in no way prepares you for what is to come. Level two throws a few variations in, the track goes around a few corners, but still nothing fancy. You can handle it.
The real fun stuff comes about around level five. By this time you are going along a track that has ramps going up and down, sudden changes of direction, and places where the track is hardly wider than the ball. If you miss the edge, you fall into the abyss. You will then be restarted from the same track, just further back.
The soundtrack of the game is one of those post modern keyboard pieces that are for some reason soothing to the ear. It is much better than most of the grinding synthesized generated stuff that normally pulses throughout games like these. The designers actually found a piece of music that complements rather than detracts from the game play.
A good strategy is to always try and stay in the center of the track. You give yourself a few precious seconds that way when you see an obstacle is approaching. Play with two fingers and always angle the direction of the ball. Pressing up and left for example, sends the ball to the Northwest. The more you play, the more you will get the hang of it.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Find Your Hero in Heroes: The Official Mobile Game
Feel what it is like to be a real hero
Have you ever wanted to be a hero? Have you ever dreamed about living in a fantasy type world where it is you who is the real hero who saves the day? Perhaps that is why you love the series Heroes. If that is the case, then you will likewise love the mobile phone game Heroes. Because Heroes brings all your fantasies almost into reality as you start to become a part of this cool, super-fantastic world. As well, you also get to relive the show that you have probably been enjoying for a while. Imagine: your favorite show, through your mobile phone and you get to actually be a real part of it. What could be better?
Get even more from this game than from the show
In addition, playing Heroes: the Official Mobile Phone Game gives you more information about the plot of the show. You can play the game throughout America, well, in 4 different places at least, from the streets of New York City, Las Vegas, the future of New York City and the museum. You get to do all this through realistic settings on location that transport you to these places, again immersing you in a wonderful world of fantasy.
Which character do you want to be?
You even get to choose your own heroic character. Who have you always secretly fantasized about being? Is it Hiro, Peter or Niki? You can play one or all of them. And you get to enjoy their individual powers too. All those super hero powers you wanted to have while watching the show, well, in Heroes: the Official Mobile Game, you actually get to live them out. That is what I like doing. I am making my way home after a long day at the office, waiting for the bus and rather than just engage in such mundane activities, I can be a hero and enjoy all those super cool powers. Sometimes I just wish I had enough powers to push my way on to my bus in rush hour! But here I get to do whatever I want and for once in my day become very much less ordinary than the rest of my life. Just think, maybe one day I will be able to save the world. But if that does not happen then in the meantime I can pretend to save the world via this cool mobile phone game.
Have you ever wanted to be a hero? Have you ever dreamed about living in a fantasy type world where it is you who is the real hero who saves the day? Perhaps that is why you love the series Heroes. If that is the case, then you will likewise love the mobile phone game Heroes. Because Heroes brings all your fantasies almost into reality as you start to become a part of this cool, super-fantastic world. As well, you also get to relive the show that you have probably been enjoying for a while. Imagine: your favorite show, through your mobile phone and you get to actually be a real part of it. What could be better?
Get even more from this game than from the show
In addition, playing Heroes: the Official Mobile Phone Game gives you more information about the plot of the show. You can play the game throughout America, well, in 4 different places at least, from the streets of New York City, Las Vegas, the future of New York City and the museum. You get to do all this through realistic settings on location that transport you to these places, again immersing you in a wonderful world of fantasy.
Which character do you want to be?
You even get to choose your own heroic character. Who have you always secretly fantasized about being? Is it Hiro, Peter or Niki? You can play one or all of them. And you get to enjoy their individual powers too. All those super hero powers you wanted to have while watching the show, well, in Heroes: the Official Mobile Game, you actually get to live them out. That is what I like doing. I am making my way home after a long day at the office, waiting for the bus and rather than just engage in such mundane activities, I can be a hero and enjoy all those super cool powers. Sometimes I just wish I had enough powers to push my way on to my bus in rush hour! But here I get to do whatever I want and for once in my day become very much less ordinary than the rest of my life. Just think, maybe one day I will be able to save the world. But if that does not happen then in the meantime I can pretend to save the world via this cool mobile phone game.
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