Odin Sphere: Two dimensions is more than enough

It’s a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a brave Valkyrie and her overbearing father, Odin.

November 27, 2024 · 3 min · 581 words · Tipa

The Hobbit (Gameboy Advance)

See, it’s a story about a little man who lives in a hole dug into a hill…

December 5, 2023 · 3 min · 517 words · Tipa

Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova

Out of all the new-era Star Trek shows, Star Trek Prodigy is the one that strays furthest from the basic template. It’s the first targeted specifically toward children, and the first that, at least at first, doesn’t involve Starfleet. It’s Star Trek for a generation that has been raised on the Disney Star Wars animated shows. And so it is likely the first Star Trek or Star Wars show to really ask – and answer – the question, who would win? Star Trek or Star Wars? ...

October 29, 2022 · 6 min · 1196 words · Tipa

The Amazing Adventures of 8-Ball!

“Adventure of 8-Ball” is a 2D platformer mobile game with 50 levels, attractive graphics, and catchy music. The player controls 8-ball, a little black cat, on a quest to save their owner from the evil dog catcher who has kidnapped them.

August 8, 2022 · 4 min · 709 words · Tipa

The Seven Sages: A Masterclass in Metroidvania Design

In “The Seven Sages”, you play as one of the seven ancient sages of mystery, who must journey through a vast and dangerous world to gather the seven magical artifacts that will save the realm from a great evil.

August 7, 2022 · 5 min · 1060 words · Tipa

Steve, the Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse

I asked OpenAI’s GPT-3 to generate 31 different videogame ideas, one for each day of Blaugust, each dealing in some way with that particular day of the month. Here’s its idea for August 5th: “Steve, the Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse”. This is a game where you play as Steve, the fifth horseman of the Apocalypse, who was left behind when the other four horsemen rode off to bring about the end of the world. With only your trusty steed and a few weapons, you must now ride across the country, fighting off hordes of zombies and other monsters that have taken over the world. ...

August 5, 2022 · 3 min · 561 words · Tipa

Fourt Knight: An Awesome Game That's Worth the Price

I asked OpenAI’s GPT-3 to generate 31 different videogame ideas, one for each day of Blaugust, each dealing in some way with that particular day of the month. Here’s its idea for August 4th: “Fourt Knight”. “Fourt Knight” is an action adventure game where you play a lone knight who must save the kingdom from a dark force. The game is set in a medieval world and you will use your sword and shield to fight your way through hordes of enemies. You will also use your bow to take down enemy archers. There are puzzles to solve and secret areas to explore. ...

August 4, 2022 · 4 min · 841 words · Tipa