Pun aside, this game is not about building bridges. It is about being on bridges. Spaceship bridges. While it can be legitimately panned for its exceedingly high computer requirements (it isn’t demanding about system specs, it demands many systems), this game is a multiplayer gem of excellent quality. I played it for the first time this weekend, and now…
Tag Archives: Henry’s PC Game Reviews
Held at Gunpoint
There’s a lovely new game that came out very recently. It’s called Gunpoint. Perhaps you may have heard of it…
Not a Gun Show; Total War: Shogun 2
With Rome 2 looming on the horizon, it’s time to look back at where the last game left us. Shogun 2 represented a fairly impressive step forward from the previous games (Empire, Medieval 2), offering a slick new heir to the already prestigious line of Total War games. All of the buzz about Rome 2 suggests that Creative Assembly is ready to do it again. But how does Shogun 2 really stand up to the previous Total War games? What should CA look to keep, and what should be revised or removed?
Even More Crusader-er Kings: Crusader Kings II
There’s another big expansion coming out for Crusader Kings 2 on the 28th of May. So on Monday I sat down to bring myself back up to speed with the game and polish up my rusty politicking skills; several hours later, I remembered why it was that I had spent 100+ hours playing the game in the first place. CK2 is a fascinating look into the convoluted hearts of power-hungry medieval rulers, and in order to succeed you must become one yourself. I love it.
Monaco Steals Hearts and Minds
For those of you out there already aware of Monaco and its rave reviews, this will be very familiar. If you haven’t yet read those reviews, they’re right. At least, the ones that refer to Monaco as delightful and occasionally vindictive are. It’s a wonderful heist game that — as you keep taking — just keeps on giving. I haven’t yet finished the game, and I anticipate many more hours with it.
Fistful of Wits 