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Anodyne: start screen

Anodyne Review

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Anodyne is an engaging top-down dungeon crawler by the two-man team of Sean Hogan and Jonathan Kittaka. While the game bears more than a passing resemblance to older Zelda titles, there is certainly enough originality on display here to judge the game on its own merits.

Anodyne: reading a rock because you don't have any friends

Right from the start, the creators make excellent use of sound and graphics to set up the surreal, dream-like atmosphere which permeates the rest of the game. The 16-bit environments range from creepy suburban areas to lush grasslands to weird technicolour dungeons. However, the most impressive artistic element is the sound: unobtrusive but deeply atmospheric, the soundtrack is exceptionally good for an indie title.

Gameplay mechanics and level design are pretty standard but are well executed. Particularly satisfying are the puzzles towards the end of the game that need you to use the enemies in the room to trigger switches and allow you to progress. However, the small number of item upgrades throughout the game limits the variety of puzzles you will come across. This can make the dungeons a bit repetitive and there is an over-reliance on jumping puzzles later in the game. You will also find yourself backtracking a fair bit to collect the various cards (which you need to progress) scattered throughout the overworld. Thankfully, the option to fast-travel through the Nexus prevents this from becoming too tedious.

The story in Anodyne is definitely the thing that causes most difference of opinion between gamers. It is either the strongest or weakest aspect of the game, depending on who you ask. Various locations and characters seem to represent different aspects of the main character’s psyche, and your progression through these stages get interpreted as a sort of symbolic coming-of-age story. If that sounds a little high-brow or pretentious for a retro dungeon crawler, then you’re not alone. While the creepy, surreal atmosphere of the game pretty much demands some level of ambiguity to work, I prefer a story with a bit more focus.

Overall, Anodyne is a worthy attempt at a tried and tested formula. Level design and game mechanics are well implemented, and both sound and graphics are used effectively to create a thoroughly absorbing dream-like atmosphere. While the story lacked focus, some players may enjoy coming up with their own theories about what it all really means…

Gears of War Judgment gameplay screenshot

Gear of war Judgement – The fourth installment of the best FPS game ever made

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Epic Games was fully aware of the fact that “Gears of War” was one of their most popular video game franchises, which is why it is not surprising that they worked hard on designing and developing their newest installment – Gears of War Judgment – in order to add another notch to their gaming belt of success.  Even though many gamers and critics alike thought that there was no way that they could fail to impress true fans any more than the previous games already have, they have all been proven wrong as Gears of War Judgment has proven to be one of the best games – if not the very best – the franchise has yet to offer.

The Inspiration & Lead Characters

Gears of War Judgment forces the shooter to heavily depend on quickly finding and effectively using cover – whether it’s behind walls, burned out vehicles or even blocks – in order to defeat the wide variety of enemies looking to destroy you as you make your way through the game.  Most dedicated Gears of War fans know that the main inspiration for this game was the classic Namco game, kill.switch, but Gears of War Judgment reviews have proven that Epic Games has been able to escalate this franchise far beyond the imaginative and creative boundaries of any game that came before it.

Cole, Marcus, Baird and Dom have maintained their roles in the previous games within this franchise, but things are a little different this time around. Marcus was discharged from the squad and Dom has passed away so Baird and Cole are the only past characters that are in this new installment. They are also joined by several new faces that most fans will fall in love with soon after they have been introduced into the storyline.

Gear of War Judgment Review - The Timing and Gameplay

Gears of War Judgment gameplay screenshot

Gears of War Judgment is actually a prequel to the first two Gears of War games and occurs towards the end of the third installment, beginning with the lead characters still on trial for treason.  Everything that you would expect to have within a Gears game is featured within this new franchise addition.  High quality movement along with clever enemy AI and computer-controlled Kilo teammates will make it extremely easy for you to become engaged within the game itself and feel as if you are right there fighting along with them.

The intense soundtracks of this franchise have always been perfect at setting the mood and keeping gamers on the edge of their seats; the music in this new installment does not fail to disappoint as it manages to maintain its reputation.  The cutting-edge graphics will truly leave your jaw dropped down to the floor as you are mesmerized and fully engaged for countless hours and even days at a time.

The Bottom Line

The bottom line is that Gears of War Judgment is an amazing game that will make a high quality investment for your video game collection.  Whether you have repeatedly played the previous games in the franchise from start to finish or you have never played a single one of them at all, Gears of War Judgment will prove to be one of the best first-person shooters that you have ever played in a very long time.

Adventure, Fun, And Excitement With Zombie Games

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Zombies are your common enemies on many video games. Zombie games never fail to excite you. This craze was inspired by the flesh and brain eating monsters from the horror films of the past decades. The Classic movie Night of the Living Dead started it all and since then, zombies evolved to become your favorite opponent.

Nothing can ever stop people from playing adventurous zombie games. The influx of these games is uncontrollable. The undead are stronger than ever. Here are some of the finest zombie games:

Resident Evil

The popularity of this game reached unexpected heights that it was even adapted to several movie versions. The setting is a haunted house. Claire is an average college girl searching for her missing brother. The streets were flooded with zombies.  You have to be careful as the ammos are very limited.

Left for Dead

You survived a zombie outbreak together with three others. You need to fulfill different missions and battle scenarios to get away from the city. This online game requires teamwork to be able to accomplish your tasks. The zombies here are swift and eager to eat you out. You need a strategy to beat the zombies. There is Smoker, one with a long tongue, Hunter is another zombie who can leap and claw you to death. Boomer releases goo to attract fellow zombies when killed. Tank is capable to give you some punishment.

House of the Dead

This game has been critically acclaimed for years. Thomas Rogan is an AMS agent who answers a phone call from his distressed fiancée, Sophie. The lady is a worker at the house of geneticist and biochemist Dr. Curien.

Rogan and G, his partner rushes to the scene only to realize that zombies and other creatures had infested the place. The challenge of game is how to get more lives. You are only given three lives on the start. You can easily lose these lives by an attack from the enemy and if you shoot a civilian. Lost lives are regained by rescuing civilians and through lives hidden in boxes.

Dead Island

There are four characters in the island of Banoi. One of them is you. All four are resistant to the zombie virus. There are fast zombies everywhere. Your duty is to help other survivors take shelter from the horde of zombies. You are asked to hunt lost loved ones and repair generators to keep electricity going.

The zombies are fast but nothing beats booting them in the face.  There are boat oar, driving knives, claw hammers, and crowbars to help you deal with your enemies.

Zombie games are here to stay.  They are fun and exciting. You have to be careful though. The zombies are out there waiting to devour your brain.

This article was written by Artchee Mendoza exclusively for this site. Artchee also writes for www.freegamesinc.com, where you can play free online zombie games.

 

Black Ops 2 Zombies Perks list

How to Get Perma Jugg in Black Ops 2 Zombies
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Along with the recent Zombies DLC pack, Revolution, Trearch have unlocked 2 new permanent perks, added Die Rise and the new Turned mode. The new perma perks are Perma Jugg and Red Instakill.

How to Unlock Perma Jugg

Unlocking Perma Jugg is as easy as getting downed twice. The only problem with getting it is that you need to revive yourself with a Quick Revive so you have to be doing it solo. That being said sometimes you can get it while your playing online if everyone quits and you’re the host. I have yet to confirm if you can do it during multiplayer using the brand new Who’s Who perk machine that allows you to become a ghost and revive yourself but it seems to me that it’s likely you could do it that way too.

Easiest confirmed way of getting it is as follows.

  1. Get a solo match on Tranzit.
  2. Buy the Quick Revive (which is on right away and only costs 500 in solo mode).
  3. Get downed by the last Zombie in round 1.
  4. Revive yourself with the Quick Revive.
  5. Get downed again.

When you get downed the second time you’ll see a green flash and then you’ll be able to take 4 hits at the beginning of every game, without buying Juggernog.

Alternate Method to Unlock Juggernog Perma Perk

You simply have to fall a great distance. This looks like it may only work on Die Rise and you might have to try it a few times before it does. Simply find a spot at the top of the tower and jump off it right out the building. You’ll fall to your death but the green mist will appear indicating you’ve unlocked the perk. Check this video to see what I mean.

Juggernog Pro

Juggernog Pro is when you unlock Perma Jugg and buy a Juggernog from the perk machine. When you do that you can take 6 hits before going down. It’s a crazy advantage to have and when you couple that with some of the other perma perks 4 that you can buy (6 with the Tombstone glitch) and 3 Pack a Punched weapons (yes 3 of them if you use the new Mule Kick perk) you can easily make it to much higher waves than normal. When I have the perks it’s not unusual for me to casually reach wave 20 or higher before I even get my first down.

Video Guide to unlock Permanent Juggernog

So do you know any other methods of unlocking any of the perma perks or do you have any theories on what the others might be if there are any? Leave a comment and let me know.

This guide is part of what has started to become the Black Ops 2 Mega Guide. There are guides for all the perma perks, how to turn the power on and get out the white room in Green Run and build the Pack-a-Punch machine and the secret locations in Zombies.

 

Black Ops 2 Zombies guide

What is the Red Skull Instakill in Black Ops 2 Zombies

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Title update adds red skull instakill in Black Ops 2 Zombies. Die Rise Zombies and Turned modes also came with that title update along with Instakill Pro and some other perma perks like Perma-Jugg.

Unlocking Instakill Pro and What It Does.

You know you have it if you see a smaller red skull when you get instakill. Some people are calling it Insakill Pro or Upgraded Instakill and

You can unlock it in both Tranzit and Die Rise.

What the Ungraded Red Skull Instakill Does

red skull instakill with white skull below

This is the smaller red skull instakill you can unlock

It kills zombies that you touch!

When the red skull is there you simply need to touch a zombie for it to die. You don’t have to shoot, slash, punch or anything.

The red skull disappears shortly after you pickup instakill but the ordinary effect lasts until the white skill disappears.

As soon as you touch the zombie its head will explode however it’s still subject to the same rules as headshots. Namely that the zombie can continue to move and swing at you for a few seconds. It doesn’t always happen but when it does it’s enough to get you killed.

Each zombie kill with the red skull gives you 50 points.

How to unlock Red Skull Instakill

To get it you need to last an entire instakill pickup WITHOUT killing a zombie.

You’ll see the green poof and hear your character say something. Next time you pick one up it will be a red skull instakill and be able to simply run around exploding heads.

Red Skull Instakill Video Guide

There’s a bunch of video guides on YouTube of how to unlock Instakill Pro but they all show the same thing so here’s a completely random guide on how to get Red Skull Instakill.

This is the Red Skull Instakill Pro entry of my Black Ops 2 Zombies guide.