Recent reviews by jimbobslimbob

Note: Reviewing the game after playing for 12 hours on Alpha 5.

This is a true gem of a game. It functions like a mix between Minecraft and DayZ (except this feels much more complete and less buggy than DayZ). You build to survive the zombie onslaught by salvaging, mining, farming and crafting. Zombies are not much of a threat during the daytime, when the shamble along at a snails pace, but come night-time you had better hope you are prepared, as they turn into ruthless savages that will literally tear buildings down to get to you.

Although the game is not the prettiest in the world, it is vivid and highly engaging. I know I will spend many-an-hour in this one. it's still early days and it's already shaping up to be a brilliant game.

Multiplayer is where the fun really begins. I started up a dedicated server for myself and my friends to play on and it's a true joy to play. Assigning different roles to team mates and working together to survive is surprisingly good fun. Making daring dashes to towns to scavenge supplies while your team mates are busy crafting, farming and mining is simply co-op heaven. Building storage boxes and sharing materials, food and weapons with each-other - it's a great team game. When night-time falls, you all team-up to prevent the zombie onslaught, with sometimes disastrous and hilarious consequences: ever had a mining operation go sour because a horde of zombies literally cause a cave-in? Gaming gold, right there.

Jimbo Rating: 8/10

Waste of money. The game is short, boring and generally speaking not very enjoyable. Couple this with a level that involves jumping puzzles and you have a contender for the worst game ever made. It captures nothing of what made Duke Nukem 3D so enjoyable - and is woefully insuperior to the old game in almost every aspect.

Did you like Duke Nukem 3D? If so, don't buy this, just play Duke 3D instead.

Jimbo Rating: 1/10

I don't know why it has taken me so long to get this one, but I am glad I have finally got round to buying it. I just wished I had got it sooner.

It plays very much like Diablo and Torchlight. It is set in Greece (to begin with) and is themed around the era of Titans, Gods and the like. The setting is spot on, the graphics are surprisingly good and the game itself is a pleasure to play.

You have a multitude of options to go with on your character. You get 9 "masteries" to choose from, however, at level 8 you get to add an additional mastery if you want, further customising your character. This means a total of 81 class combinations, not to mention all the hundreds of skills to choose from, or attributes to assign.

It also comes with multiplayer and a level editor, breathing yet more life into what looks like a large game.

So, what's not to like? Erm, I really am struggling on this one. No random levels? That's all I can come up with.

This game is a solid action-RPG that I would recommend to anyone interested in the genre.

Jimbo Rating: 8/10

This game is so beyond awesome that it's totally and utterly crap.

Jimbo Rating: 2/10

Brilliant game. Lost many-an-hour in this one. The mechanics of the game all work together really well to produce a fun, enjoyable experience.

Jimbo Rating: 9/10

Superb in every way. This is what Diablo 3 should have been.

Jimbo Rating: 10/10

Great little game that shows immense promise as it develops into a mature full-game. Space flight and building feel fluid and intuitive.

Jimbo Rating: 8/10 (early alpha review)