OT: other Shrapnel games

[Gandalf Parker]

Odyssey is interesting for a quick game. I still pull it up when I dont feel like being all that strategic. And yes its very retro.

HoRSE is a walk down memory lane for anyone who played M.U.L.E. on machines like the old commodores. Im glad that unlike many others who try to make a modern playable Version of old games, he didnt try to "improve" it beyond recognition. Or as often happens, improve it beyond ever even seeing a release of the game. Its defintely M.U.L.E.

Dominions 2 brought me here in the first place. most of the reviews have it down pat. If their score relies on things like graphics, sound, user interface, arcade action, then those are going to be average or some maybe lower compared to shelfwares. But if its deep strategy, the ability to devise your OWN tactics, massive replayability, and support from the developers with patches based on forum discussions, then it will show a high number.

Of course SEIV seems like its going to be as enjoyable for me as Dom2 for many of the same reasons.

Some of you have been around Shrapnel longer than I have but it seems like what they have are games that would have been called "garage games" and deserved a lot more attention than they were getting from the major corporation guys? (hope I didnt insult anyone there)

[ July 06, 2004, 18:32: Message edited by: Gandalf Parker ]