Motherload Review

Introduction

‘Motherload’ is an arcade game which consist a robotic mining machine. The robotic mining machine is sent underground to collect minerals and valuables of chucks of different elements such as gold. Collected minerals and metals are worth some money, each of its own value. These minerals and metals are used to upgrade the robots performance in digging.

 

Story

‘Motherload’ starts you off with a simple robot with very little fuel and money. The more you dig down collecting both minerals and metals, the more money you get when you convert it in the ‘mineral processor’. The money is used to upgrade the performance of the drill, hull, engine, fuel tank, radiator and cargo bank. All of which provide better chance of getting more metals and minerals so that you get to go further down the ground. The further down you go the player gets to come across fossils that are worth a lot witch also contributes to your upgrading credit. The player may experience obstacles such as hard rocks witch are not penetrable, however the game provides a ‘Emendation Station’ witch provide dynamites to overcome these obstacles. This station also sells reserve banks, hull Repair nanobots and teleporters which allow you to reach the games aim.

Game play

‘Motherload’ is a good game that is fun to play especially with its simple controls and upgrades. The aim of the game is to get to the bottom, upgrading the mining robot when collected minerals and metals are exchanged for money. The game provides upgrades and other devices such as dynamite to enable the player to reach their goal.  The game has an addictive edge to it. Even though it is slow to begin with its no problem when you start upgrading and receiving rewards for reaching checkpoints and collecting more valuable items such as fossils and diamonds.

Graphics

 

The graphics of the game are fair but old fashioned and pretty boring.  Motherlaod has a dull background which is not exciting, if I was to improve the game the thing I would focus on the most would be to make it more interesting to look at. This is because it contains only one basic colour; brown, this may result to the player quitting the game without completing it due to boredom.

 

Sound 

The sounds in the game contains a repetitive music track are with a drilling noise. This is a ‘put off’ as it may distract the player. However the good thing is the game does allow the players to turn the volume of both music and drilling sounds down or completely mute them.

Conclusion

Apart from the graphics, the game is brilliant as there is lots of options and upgrades to help the player gradually get better at it. Controls of the mining robot are simple when using the arrow keys and upgrading at the shop. However the game can become boring when starting off as you have no upgrades even though the game keeps the player hooked on as it rewards the player when they reach certain check points underground. The game contains ‘glitches’ that stops the mining robot from functioning properly, this may be annoying and discourage the player in finishing the game.  Overall I think the game is okay but there are many things to improve such as the quality of the game and the removal of the glitches.

Summary

Poor graphics

The game also contains glitches which can become irritating

Fun after getting used to the game and rules

Quake Live Game Review

Introduction

Quake is a first person shooter game which consists of killing anything that will come in the way of the player and will result in them losing. The game consists of rules that the player must abide by when playing. As well as that the player has a goal of collecting weapons, armour, and health and also power up that would increase their chances of succeeding.

Story

The story of the game is quite simple as it is structured in a way that players would be using a map as a guide also having to run around with weapons to kill anything that comes in the way. The game doesn’t consist of levels; it however does record the player’s kills/deaths, wins/losses. By having a variety of weapons that the player can choose from, different types of missions as well as having options whether to play with multi players or not makes it that more interesting for the players. This means that there is a higher chance for players to be drawn into the game as the game comes with a wide range of options that best suit the player as well as it having an option to customize/change their avatar, which allows the user to relate to the protagonist.   

Game play

Quake Live is a fast paced action game play which meant players were drawn into the game more, resulting them to being immersed as the players would co so fixated to the game that they would only result to them losing track of time. However the game could be improved a lot more making it better for the player, as there were things like the quality of the graphics that could have been improved to make it more eye catching as the quality was just dull and simple.  Adding to that the controllers to the game was rather complicated and the weapons given at the start of the game wasn’t so useful, for example he machine gun required constant shooting just to kill, as well as that players had to quickly change weapons many times during the game making it harder for players to get comfortable to use certain weapons.

Graphics

The graphic of the game is rather dull and simple, not only that but the graphics have also been used repeatedly in many areas making it predictable and not so eye catching. During the close ups the game is much more clear and has a better quality making it easier for the player to feel at ease and continue playing the game without facing any difficulties in terms of the visual aspects of the game.

Sound

the sound in the game does in some ways help to actually immerse players in the game environment, as it captures their attention a lot more as it helps bring the experience to a whole new level for the players making them feel like they are actually in the game and actually participating so in other words it helps create an artificial reality for the players.

Conclusion

In conclusion I think the game overall is quite fun to play with and it can easily get players drawn into the game due to its missions that it involves, as well as the format of the game and not forgetting the wide range of options it gives to the players. Also the fact that it allows players to customize their own avatar gives the game a higher advantage of getting more users to play as most people love to customize as it gives them a bit of power. However, it would be better if the games graphical aspects were improved as well as quality wise, adding to that if the controls to the game was made much more easy and having clear and understandable instructions would have been a lot more better making it easy for players especially beginners.

Summary

Quake is quite simple and a fair game making it easier for immerse players to be captured into the game.

The structure/format of the game is very repetitive.

 

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Quake review

Introduction

Quake is a first person action game set in a 3-D world; the player is able to view all elements of the game from any angle simply by using the annotation keys or the mouse. The real-time animations are also highly sophisticated showing effects like explosions and flying particles as well as hidden objects that shoot out from hidden compartments. There are rules in the game that the player must follow in order to succeed. In order to stay alive the player must collect weapons and armour as well as keeping their health and power up to survive.

Story

The game is structured in a way which is easy to understand by the user. Before playing the user has an option of selecting the help function which will show them all the controls and how to use them. The player must go through the game killing all the monsters or opponents that get in the way. The kills and wins are recorded on the bottom of the screen. There are no levels but the player must go through doors and find their way around alert of anything hidden or coming towards them. The player has the option of playing single or multi player, some players may feel more comfortable playing single because they feel they are not as advanced as other player. Furthermore the player is able customize their avatar to best suit their preference and relate to the protagonist.

Game play

Quake is a fast paced 3-D game which allows the user to attack and get attacked from any angle therefore the player must aim their weapon carefully and accurately to shoot the target. The player can choose to use the keyboard or mouse though the mouse is much preferred as it is easier and quicker to use underwater or in deathmatch situations. The game can be played single or multi-player, it is highly addictive and players can find themselves loosing track of time.

There’s simply one way to deal with the opponents: with violence. Quake gives the player weapons like shotguns, grenades, nail guns, lightning guns and rock launchers although beginners will not receive all these weapons until further along the game. A disadvantage is that the player had to quickly change weapons and in panic situations will result to them dying; this could take a lot of time getting comfortable with and may frustrate the players.

 

Graphics

The graphics of this game are quite dull and old in comparison to modern computer games. The poor graphics can cause irritation to the eyes and the colours are also very dull and repetitive.  However the close ups are much clearer and the monster animations look convincing enough to want to kill!

Sound

The sound effects are quite eerie and dark further capturing the player in the game. Quakes sound helps to bring the player into the game and make them feel as if they are actually there. It helps to create artificial reality and grabs the player’s attention.

Conclusion

In conclusion I found this game very addictive and fun to play once you got the hand of it. It raises a sense of curiosity to the player wanting to know what’s next or where you could end up. It’s exciting to use the different weapons and to choose which better suits you. Furthermore I really liked the option it gave the players of being able to customize their own avatar which makes them feel like they have more control. However I found the graphics quite distracting and they could be improved. The instructions were also hard to understand and could be made clearer.

Summary

Quack is a fun and simple game which allows the player to get lost in capturing you through its halls with its ominous atmosphere and complementary soundtrack

Repetitive graphics and colours

GAME REVIEW – QUAKE FLASH

Overall: 5.5 out of 10

Introduction

Quake is a first person shooter game and the first version of the Quake series game. The latest game of the Quake series was Quake live which has better graphics and gameplay that compared to the other versions of Quake series. The game was developed by id software in 1996. The story line of the game is similar to the previous id’s game called Doom.

Story

The story for the game is laid out well as the unnamed protagonist sent to the portal to complete the mission which was to stop the enemy called Quake. The game has four episodes which consists around 28 levels. The main goal of the game is to survive the level by killing an opponent and to reach the exit gate to go to the next level of the game. When completing the quest, the player can upgrade weapons, collect power-ups and so on.

Game play

The game doesn't have different play styles however it works fine. The controls are bit complicated but it gives options to change the controls depending on the user. The player can play either single player or multiplayer. In single player, the user search for the exit gate to reach the next level by facing monsters and finding some secret areas along the way. To find the secret areas, you need to look for walls that have something different to the normal walls then you have to shoot it. To shoot the opponent, User presses the control button and to open the certain doors, the user needs a key to open the doors. Once, the player reaches the exit, the player move on to the next level. If the player killed by opponent, then the player starts the game from scratch.

Graphics

The graphic of the game is not eye catching and the graphics are bit repetitive such as walls, doors etc. The colours are dull and the graphics are not high quality. Sometimes, it may hurt your eyes to spot the opponent due to the poor graphics. It is very hard to find difference between the walls and other object due to the texture of the game is same.  The game looks fine during the close up and long distance. The graphic is not detailed however this game gives adequate graphics to succeed the game and to satisfy the user’s expectations.

Sound

The sound helps the success of the game. In some cases sound effect can really help to immerse the player in the games environment and truly bring the experience to a new level. For example, the sounds of gunfire shatter. The sound can also distract the user from playing the game and the background sound effect can be a bit irritation for some users.

Conclusion

Overall, the game is good and fun to play however, the graphic of the game is not great. The colour scheme they have used for texts and images is not eye catching; it looks boring and simple. It doesn't allow the user to customize characters and so on. However, it does offer the player to use different types of weapons to kill varies types of monsters. The brightness of the game is dull and dark however, it does give a feel of haunted place where you can kill zombies and it creates a scary kind of atmosphere that leads the user to fight for their life in order to survive.

Summary

Pros: It is fun to play and simple. It has a good story line.

Cons: The graphic of the game and some of the sound effects could be improved. There is lack of colour schemes and rewards.

GAME REVIEW – ASPHALT 7: HEAT

Overall: 8 out of 10

Introduction

Asphalt 7 is a racing game from the Asphalt series which was published and devolved by Gameloft. This game is for both IOS and android platform users. It was released in 2012 and it is one of the best and newest racing games in the market.

Story

The story of the game is similar to the previous games in the Asphalt series. The player races each other in real world cities such as London and Paris and there are up to 15 tracks. The story of the game is laid out well and it will be easy to relate to the protagonist properly as it has simple ideology. The game has some cut scenes and missions which is good as it allows the player to get into the game. The game has 60 cars from real manufactures such as Ferrari and rest of them are add-ons. It has 6 different game modes and 150 races which includes multiplayer mode.

Gameplay

The game play is works good and it has different play styles to make player not to get bored such as career event, special events and quick player. The career event is more like a challenge where you have to earn stars and cash by completing the specific goals. This allows you to unlock events and more. In the quick play option, you can customize your own track, car and so on to win the race. The levels will unlock depends on their how many stars, reputation and cash you’ve earned.

The controls are not complicated, and all you have to do is tilt or touch the side of the screen to steer with the gas on and you have to touch other side of the screen to get a nitro boost or slow down the car. There is always a lot of power - ups around the track which you can boost up your cash and speed. This means you don’t need to worry about using too much speed boost. Once, you get to use to the controls then it became easy.

The game provides range of events such as normal race, elimination, Paint job, drift, beat ‘em all and King of the hill. Each event has difference personality and also you can buy upgrades that last for one event as it is very useful when you play the time tier events.As you earn more cash and stars then you will able to unlock new cars and upgrade performance of the car. You can also buy stars and cash by using In-app purchase option.

Graphics

Game UI (User Interface) is brilliant and it has detailed graphics where you can find difference between the tracks and other landscapes. The graphic is stunning and texture of the game is awesome. During the close up, it looks good such as effects they have used for tracks, buildings etc. The graphic allows you to look the objects clearly even though in long distance. The cut scenes look good and the cutting edge graphics is beautiful. The retina display makes the graphics more beautiful like the cars, cities etc. There are lots of graphics have been used however, they are bit repetitive such as rocks, water, sky in some areas. This game offers a real time graphics as it compares to other games in the same market.

Sound

The soundtrack of the game is awesome and it helps the user to play the game more energetic and gives the feel of racing in real world. It helps the success of the game and some of the sounds help the player to engage in the gaming experience. The techno music can also be a huge encouraging when playing a game and in some cases, it can be a bit deterrent.

Multiplayer

The game provides multiplayer option which allows the user to play against up to 5 – 6 players through both local and global via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and online. The game may takes time to buffer and also to find track to play. It may lead the user get annoyed and bored of finding a multiplayer game. You can create new or find tracks to compete with other players however the multiplayer option is not effective as it compared to the previous version of the series and it has few issues when sharing the scores and playing on the multiplayer mode. You can compare stats, show off achievements and challenge with other users. Also it allows you to keep track on leaderboard stats. The ‘Asphalt Tracker’ feature allows you to connect to Facebook or Gameloft Live to play against with your friends.

Trophies

This game offers range of rewards which allows the user to gain level, reputation, money and stars depends on their mission. The rewards and graphics are awesome and it would good for user who wants to play real time racing game. This makes the user more addicts into the game. The more the level, the more difficult it can be and also the can get higher rewards depending on their difficulty of the goal and events. To earn cash and gain level, you can play a normal race.

Conclusion

Overall, Asphalt 7 is a good arcade game which gives you a real time racing experience. It has fantastic graphics and offers range of options. However, the game doesn't offer any new innovation which is an improved version of previous version. It is not worth to buy for asphalt 6 users but, if you want to try a real gaming experience, Asphalt 7 is the best choice to go for. The gameplay and soundtrack is excellent.

Summary

Pros: It provides detailed and stunning graphics and also it allows user to play with other players both online and offline. The soundtrack is awesome and energetic. It offers varies collection of legendary cars, various tiers, career events tracks and rewards make you more into the game.

Cons:  It is very similar to the previous version of Asphalt series (Asphalt 6). The multiplayer mode is not effective and it takes to time to share your achievements online. The In app purchasing can be bit annoying. In some devices such as Google nexus, the game is not that good; the blurry graphics and low frame rates disappoint the Google nexus user.