Roads of Rome, Roads of Rome 2 and Roads of Rome 3 are the most enthralling series of time management games I have ever played. The first Roads of Rome time management game had me stumbling, fumbling and frustrated as I attempted to "get under the Expert wire". "No", I would yell at my Mac screen, "can't happen, no way, too hard!" Well, I eventually got the rhthymn of the game, remembered to pick my berries when my workers had a spare moment, build my Storehouses for those all-important extra resource points, and, literally, manage the worker's time. Here's an odd thing: I found when I was in full throttle game play but broke for lunch or chores, I would zip right through those suckers. I mean, I was a multi-taking whizz and tasks in my own home got nailed down and shut up tight with blinding speed. Anyone else experience the phenomenon, where Art literally imbues life? In closing, I cannot for the life of me understand the low rating of the Roads of Rome under the Time Management head. Cutesy salons, coffee shops, ditzy girly games? Dunno, folks, I sense the imminent Dumbing of Time Management games! I plead for a Roads of Rome IV or at least a Time Management game which displays a similar respect for the player. I found music and graphics decent, workers drawn rather anonymously but then, Roman workers WERE anonymous. Possible to have a few centurions or other authority figures sprinklered at key moments within the game itself? Minor quibble - this game ain't broke, don't fix it, must make more!
The game is fun and entertaining, especially when playing co-op with friends.
I'm a bit disappointed when it comes to performance, though. Of course games will run better in Windows, but the difference is too big. Even on a top of the line MacBook Pro 15" of the previous generation (Late 2011) I have to turn off dynamic shadows and even then the game can be feel sluggish when there's a lot of action or when looking at a lot of graphics (many polygons). Quite sad really, as I've also tried the game in Windows and performance is much better there. Don't know if it's Apple's, Feral's or the graphic driver developers fault, but that's the way i is.
I loved Zuma Deluxe but like one of the other reviewers got frustrated at having to repeat the sub levels repeatedly, until.... I noticed that mysteriously, sometimes when I loaded the game I was half way through the sub-levels, not at the beginning and realized that this was because I had saved the current game and left before I had lost all my lives at the end of the level. Voila! At the end of every sub-game I saved it and exited, then re-loaded the game, to find myself at the sub game where I had left. A bit of a nuisance? Yes, but a whole lot less frustration than repeating the same sub levels over and over and over again.
I do not know about little reward. I love the game. It has everything: action, sound and play. Anyone who feels the game is unforgiving... then they might be quitters from the start. At 6-1 you press on and if you are sent back to 6-1 quit the game for a few minutes then come back determined to do better. The rewards are there... but they seem to be intrinsic...
I thought I would have liked, since I read the other review. Like he says, too much dialogue. In some puzzles you have to pay attention to what they say. Well, personally, I didn't like it. And graphics aren't that great, being said that; I didn't finish the game...
What a great game - wickedly tough, even frustrating on some levels, but entertainingly addictive at the same time. The Match 3 mechanic is unique - you always have an icon on your cursor that you have to match on the board. Strategy and quickness are essential for ultimate success through 100 levels. Earn gold as you play, buy buildings to get power ups, buy building upgrades to strengthen them. Follow a cute Pirate story.
You complete 1 of four Islands each time you finish the game. I certainly intend to finish all four of them. Yo! Off to build Scallywag Sands! Arr!
Just completed the game and it was so fun! GREAT adventure game, like the real adventure style. NO hidden puzzles! Good story for the most part, pretty funny dialogue but maybe a little too much dialogue. The puzzles were challenging! Not impossible, but logical and it feels great to figure it out. My only cons would be the somewhat excessive dialogue (only in some parts) and a few glitches (eg. an inventory item was saying one thing but showed another). Would buy this game again in a second! I had a great time playing it, cant wait to forget it so I can play it again!
Its been a long time since this came out, and I played it. However I do on occasion return to it to either enjoy a crazy level, or attempt to finish off another OCD round. Basically what I'm saying is, this is one of those rare games that I actually RETURN too multiple times over the years. Really fun, and if you don't have this in your library yet, why not?? =]
Bought this Bundle in sale, got 2 awesome games for the price of half one. I am just sad that Dragon Age 2 don't work in my computer, MacBookPro 13', Intel HD 3000 but thw first one is epic and a must have for RPG gamers :)
It is the old good game of simulation, get a job, raise kids, date some people. It's really boring to me these days doing the same thing as going to work, talk to sims and all the stuff we do in The Sims I got bored really fast, but it might be just me.
I use to play Driver years ago on Playstation when it first came out. And this is the best one so far! The graphics are stunning, the story is huge and there is so much to to open and enjoy in story mode. People don't seem to like the fact that u cant use a remote control but it really didn't bother me using the keyboard. This game is awesome,if you likr racing games you will love this one. GTA fans might like it as well, the only difference is that u are a DRIVER and thats all you do, DRIVE. You can jump for car to car on the city but never run around shoot etc. The only bad part of the game is the multiplayer, for the most part there doesn't seem to have people online that often. So if you are buying this game, i wouldn't count on having fun online but dont worry the story mode makes up for it!! What are you waiting for its on sale!!
I will sum up the below with "its awesome, buy it, it is worth it".
I had given a glowing review for Trine 1. And as how most sequels go, I figured Trine 2 would just be a rehash to ride on the glory of the first. Well I was wrong! Trine 2 is every bit of awesome, plus a lot more.
The graphics and animations really blow me away when I watch them. So much attention to detail while keeping a style and theme going, is incredible work by the creators. The world feels so fluid, and lifelike, not stale and rigid like so many AAA titles hash together.
Audio is wonderful, nice sounds, action, music. The voiceovers are 'eh', but it sets the mood well enough.
The most fun is the puzzling environments and physics integration with solving them. Using three different characters with different abilities, to get the job done (and find secrets along the way!).
All in all, great game. Not intensely difficult, but puzzling enough with varied action and elements.
I recognize that there are a lot of Call of Duty haters on the internet. Many say that they don't innovate enough between games. That's somewhat true, but their games have enough variety for me to keep getting them. There are currently three Call of Duty games available on Mac, with a fourth scheduled for release later this year. Each one is very different and has kept me going through to the end. This is a top notch first-person shooter for the Mac, and I can't recommend it enough. The multiplayer is great, though difficult, and there are a ton of mods to keep you occupied (I'd strongly recommend the Galactic Warfare mod, as it's as close to a Total Conversion mod as I've found, and adds many maps as well as weapons from the Star Wars universe). I'd say wait for a sale, though, or get the disk, as $40 is a bit much. Many don't follow the story of Call of Duty (few knew it had one), but in Modern Warfare they introduce a story, follow it through, and able to keep you going through the game. I play it on a pretty old MacBook Pro, and it works fine. If you're hesitating, reading reviews, or just haven't gotten around to buying/playing this game yet Just play it. Now.
The Mystery Trackers games are typically excellent and this one doesn't disappoint. A complex storyline, good music and graphics and challenging puzzles ensure you can't finish it in a hour.
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