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I haven't been doing reviews outside of my 1001 games list yet, but this game is a perfect reason, in and of itself, to change that up a bit. Transmissions: Element 120  is a Half-Life 2 mod that brings so many new mechanics and environments to the table that it feels like it could be something completely new, yet it still feels like a professionally-built entry from the Half-Life  series. Every step of the way I found myself completely immersed in the action, the puzzle and everything in between - seriously, there is so much that this game has to offer that I had never seen before. I have played mods that just alter what is given to them, creating something perfectly enjoyable, but this game takes it so much farther, adding a new weapon, new assets, a completely original soundtrack (that is phenomenal, by the way), all-new mechanics, and still pulls it together so perfectly. Transmissions may be a bit short, but that doesn't mean it is bad in any way, shape, or form. It d

World of Goo is a charming game that is so so much more than it seems it is. It introduces itself as a cute little physics-based puzzle game in which you use goo-balls of different varieties to build towers to oddly located tubes in order to complete a level, but through toying with the secrets scattered throughout the levels, and working through the unique levels, it becomes apparent that it has much more to offer than just pristine gameplay. The problem is, anything I let slip about what truly completes this game is one less thing to be appreciated by playing it. The most I can say is this: With the combination of a charming (and occasionally disturbing) art style, an unfaltering control-to-technique pairing, music set perfect to every situation, and a surprising amount of story to back it all up, this game is one that shouldn't be missed, and if you are reading this right now, you probably have something that you can play it on. Get to it! Have some fun, and when you are don

When it comes to war-themed-hat-simulators, this is the best there is. If you were to combine the amazing gameplay that I raved about with TFC , a violent but hilarious sense of humor, a completely unnecessary (but surprisingly awesome) backstory, and hats, lots and lots of hats, you would get Team Fortress 2 ! Valve 's beautiful triumph of free-to-play gold. The real excitement in this game comes out of the many game modes presented to players. Each game mode brings a new feeling or possible set of tactics to the table without ever letting players get lazy. The goals often require a lot of teamwork and some self-coordination, but never ever seem to crazy or too out of hand to be fun. The achievements are also a fun touch, with there being 518 of them at the time this was written, and each of them pushing the player to spend some time improving themselves... or doing something utterly ridiculous (and often hilarious). Overall, this game is a great time-waster, and I definitel

 I have a long and delightful history with the Plants Vs. Zombies franchise, starting with the Nintendo DS , crushing Dr. Zomboss like no tomorrow, and growing the Tree of Wisdom into a behemoth of unparalleled proportions. But that was a long time ago. Since then, the series has branched into a sequel, a Facebook  game, two shooters, and soon a mobile card game! And this franchise hasn't been growing for no reason, either. Plants Vs. Zombies  starts out as a fun take on the tower defense genre, but it is much more than just another time waster. The combination of exciting gameplay, crisp art, goofy humor, and a slew of mini games and achievements that keep you playing make this game fresh and fun no matter how much you play it. And for the low, low price of FREE on mobile devices, there is almost no reason why it shouldn't be in your pockets at all times. I may sound like I am trying to market the game in this review, and that is because I am. Not because I'm get

This is my all-time favorite kind of multiplayer FPS action. There is a goal, and the only way to get to it is a wild, chaotic mess of flying bullets and a fast-paced, shoot-die-respawn-repeat experience. It brings me memories of Halo: Combat Evolved online split screen, but with a class system perfectly eased into the experience, giving each player an important role in guarding flags or leading the carnage. But one of the most redeeming qualities is the incorporation of player-made maps, textures, and other oddball additions to each and every server, allowing for a new adventure every game for server-surfers like me. This game can be picked up for only $5 on Steam, so if an exciting online onslaught of shooter madness is something you are craving, I can barely recommend anything higher than this. Unless of course you have the Halo: Master Chief Collection , in that case give Combat-Evolved online a fair share of your time as well. The game can be bought at this link (as of 4/

What is there to say about this game anymore? Everyone knows what it is, even those who have never played a video game in their life. It is an icon in nearly every sense and I can't really say anymore than what has already been said, so what I will say is that I am surprised that I enjoyed the game as much as I found myself enjoying it. Even today this holds up as a solid entry to the video game industry, and everyone should give it a  shot at least once.  Their is a free remake version that can be found on the bottom of the post, so those of you interested in playing pong for a minute or two should check it out! The game can be found in a collection for PC at this link (as of 10/15/2017):  http://store.steampowered.com/app/400020/Atari_Vault/ The game can be found in a collection for Android at this link (as of 10/15/2017):   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atari.mobile.greatesthits2015&hl=en The game can be found in a collection for iOS at this

A great start to my journey down a long road of games I have to play, The Oregon Trail by MECC (The MS-DOS version in my case) is a thrilling adventure, and requires a mixture of skill, strategy, and luck. In my infinite pride, I must brag a little bit that I made it all the way to Oregon on my first try, but it was no cakewalk. I lost a daughter to typhoid, wasted months on the road hoping our collective health would improve, and shuddered every time a river crossing came within view. I played as a carpenter, so I had just enough money for a frugal trip, ending with a solid $6.00 of the $800 I left home with. Overall, I am glad to say that I have endured the experience, and I feel like I am a better gamer because of it, but I don't plan to revisit this one for a long, long time. I recommend that anybody with an hour to burn gives this adventure a shot, but it definitely isn't for those who want to put relaxation and casual-gaming together. The version I played can be