Police Quest III - Final Rating
Written by AlexIf you’ve been reading my posts about Police Quest III, you’ll know that I tried really hard to like this game, but certain things kept me from achieving as much enjoyment as Jim Walls...
View ArticleGame 62: Martian Memorandum - Introduction (1991)
Written by TBDTBD Journal Entry #1:November, 2015.I was sitting in my study pondering my next move. Rain was hitting the window with significant force, like a Lytton cop hitting an uncooperative...
View ArticleMissed Classic 14: Adventure Quest (1983) - Introduction
By IlmariDude, could you wear a bit longer skirt?Middle Earth is a tranquil and peaceful place. The problems with the Dark Lord Sauron are ancient history, and no dragon has been seen since the sack of...
View ArticleWilly Beamish - He Who Smelt It
Written by Joe PranevichBreakfast of champions!William J. Beamish Journal #4 - Holy heck! Today has been a busy day! Now that I can practice Nintari again, I just need to figure out how to pay my way...
View ArticleMartian Memorandum - Help me Rhonda!
Written by TBDTex Murphy Journal Entry #1:It seems like I might be able to catch up on my rent and electricity bills. My new client is the richest guy in the world, Marshall Alexander, who wants me to...
View ArticleMissed Classic: Adventure Quest - Beeb beeb
By IlmariYonder and Back Again for Tea, by Gumbo Baggins, Chapter 2: Size Doesn't Matter, If You Know How to Wave Balls of SilverOliphants and talking trees, I say! Tales of my ancestors seem so...
View ArticleWilly Beamish - Willy the Vampire Slayer
Written by Joe PranevichCan I play Nintari and ignore you?William J. Beamish Journal #5 - I had the strangest dream! Alicia, our new babysitter, was a vampire out to eat Brianna and I. I fought her off...
View ArticleMartian Memorandum - Shooting Snakes and Ladders
Written by TBDTex Murphy Journal Entry #2: After spending most of yesterday grilling people for information, I started this day the same way. But by the time the day was over I'd beaten death at the...
View ArticleMissed Classic: Adventure Quest - Through the Elements
By IlmariYonder and Back Again for Tea, chapter 3: I Have Eyes Only for ElvesStriking for the soft underbelly? Finding that weak spot? Pre-historical ideas! I've found out a guaranteed dragon tamer and...
View ArticleMartian Memorandum - I never thought I'd be smuggling myself
Tex Murphy Journal Entry #3:And I thought the jungle was hard? I made my way to the smuggler's base, managed to make my way past one guard and EVENTUALLY avoid another, but I have no idea how to do...
View ArticleWilly Beamish - Preteen Novice Ninja Beamish
Written by Joe Pranevichこんにちは、元気ですか?William J. Beamish Journal #6 - Tomorrow is the big day! I was able to get my entrance form to the Frog Jumping Competition no problem, but I had a bit of an...
View ArticleMissed Classic: Adventure Quest - Won! and Final Rating
By IlmariYonder and Back Again for Tea, by Gumbo Baggins, Chapter 4: Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You to Bog - Hack It Off Instead"A large skunk ape was seen trying to enter the royal palace at Minas...
View ArticleMartian Memorandum - There and Back Again: A P.I.'s tale
Tex Murphy Journal Entry #4: I've spoken to Big Dick and been locked in his office. Fortunately I found a vent and escaped. After questioning other citizens of Mars I realised I needed to go back to...
View ArticleMissed Classic 15: Dungeon Adventure (1983) - Introduction
By IlmariThe Hygienic Adventure: Battle Against Bugs and MouldJubilation reigns in Minas Tirith!With this interesting tidbit on late-Gondorian rulers begins the manual of the final game in Middle-Earth...
View ArticleMartian Memorandum - Men are from Mars, Women have no... well, women are also...
Tex Murphy Journal Entry #5:I found out a LOT of information from the two women I met on Mars (and I thought women were from Venus.) Jane told me plenty but Deacon Hawke was full of information. Not...
View ArticleWilly Beamish - Horny vs Turbofrog
Written by Joe PranevichA disgusting way to start your day!William J. Beamish Journal #7 - We did it! We won the frog jumping competition! We had to cheat, but how else could we beat an impossibly fit...
View ArticleMartian Memorandum - WON!
Tex Murphy Journal Entry #6:I did it! I solved the case and topped it off with a hot dog and beer at Weenie World. Now to go home and collect my fee. Oh, and I also found a Martian Memorandum, but that...
View ArticleMissed Classic: Dungeon Adventure - Orc heads and rat tails
By IlmariLooter's journal, day 2 - Ma always told me not to eat any weird mushrooms, and boy was she wrong! Never have I felt so high in my life, walking on this golden path to a wonderland with giant...
View ArticleMartian Memorandum - Final Rating
Written by TBDIt's time to determine the Final Rating of Martian Memorandum.Puzzles and SolvabilityIn general, the inventory and environment puzzles of this game made sense, but some of them, even...
View ArticleWilly Beamish - If At First You Don’t Succeed (Request for Assistance)
Written by Joe PranevichIs this the end for Horny the Frog?William J. Beamish Journal #8 - I’m so close, I can taste it! Or is that frog leg batter coating the air? Gross! I got past the Tootsweet...
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