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Egyptian Ball

Posted by Ruff on April 4th, 2008

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The Egyptian Ball game is a Brick Buster casual game genre installment coming from EleFun Games where you travel back in time to Ancient Egypt, armed with a magical-mechanical bat of some sort while tossing away the all-powerful Egyptian Ball.

Honestly though, I haven’t experienced any kind of story in-game, so I guess I’ll just let you guys get a grip of the game’s story from the developers themselves:

Egyptian Ball is a new game by EleFun Games company which will take you back to the remote past, to Ancient Egypt which was ruled by the most powerful people — the pharaohs. You will dive into the boiling pot of terrible war of gods! The temples round about will be destroyed, and you will stand up shoulder to shoulder with those who will build a temple of new faith after deposition of all the enemies of a new pharaoh and his god to the fiery abyss!

Well, basically, the mechanics of the Egyptian Ball game is just like any other Brick Buster game that you may have played before. And that is to cause enough mayhem and destruction on a particular stage until you lay waste to all standing structures, while collecting a wide array of power-ups along the way. What’s new about this game though is that unlike the very common side-view action in most games of this type, you’re given a 3D perspective of your play area. And as with any other innovation, this new feature adds its own advantages and disadvantages to the game.

The Review

One thing I know is that the Egyptian Ball game is really quite unique and graphically beautiful with its 3D perspective. However, one downside to this uniqueness is that most of the time, your Egyptian Ball is hidden from you when shot at the structure’s background. This also presents quite a challenge and I liked it a lot, but it can get a little annoying on some levels too, so your reflex plays a big role.

The game play is very smooth and as I said earlier, the 3D graphics is really awesome. The music blends well with the Egyptian theme but don’t expect much because it’s also the same music running over and over again throughout the whole game. Not a big deal though, because with the fast-paced Brick Buster action, you won’t even have time to take notice of the sound anyway.

I noticed too that the Egyptian Ball game can be very straightforward and quite short. I’m guessing that you’ll spend a maximum of about 2-4 hours in finishing this game because during my testing time, I averaged at about 1 minute and 30 seconds on each level. But I guess that also depends on your own playing style so just play the game to check it out yourself.

Play the Egyptian Ball game here.

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03-05-2008 Casual Gaming Weekday

Posted by Ruff on March 5th, 2008

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Really, I can’t thank my readers enough!

Ever since I introduced the Casual Gaming Weekday linkfest into this blog, I’ve already half-expected that affiliate commissions will definitely slow down even to a point of halt because I’m not reviewing these “free trial” games anymore. Not that I’m earning a huge sum of money, mind you, but just enough to keep this blog going for all of us who liked playing games.

But the thing is that the earnings still stayed the same. It didn’t increase, but still, it didn’t decrease either, and that is what I’m most thankful for! And definitely many of those thanks are directed to you, my loyal readers.

Anyways, before I get to the Casual Gaming Weekday links, I have to be up-front to you guys that even though some of these games may be free to download and try, it will still cost you a little extra sum of money to play the unrestricted version. While your purchase will definitely help me and my blog, it’s still not compulsory to do so. But I definitely suggest you try the games, because well, most of them are really fun to play… and that’s a good enough reason, right?

So, with that said, let’s get linking…

Great Wall of Words - China has fallen under attack from Mongol armies! The Emperor of China himself has ordered you to travel the length of the Great Wall to make much needed repairs to keep the advancing armies at bay. You must now begin an epic journey along the wall, a race against time to save your homeland from destruction. At the end of your journey lies the Imperial Palace, which you must protect at all costs!

Action Ball 2 - Action Ball 2 features everything players loved about the original Brick Buster hit and more! In addition to improved visuals and pulse-pounding audio, Action Ball 2 comes with four upgradeable paddles from which to select, four new enemy robots with which to do battle, 30 bonuses to use and more than 80 eye-dazzling stages! Play this breakout game to see if you can handle the hottest brick-busting action you’ve ever seen!

Destiny Architect - After being shunned by her friends and family, a young girl is swept away to the Magic Academy where she learns to control her mysterious magical abilities. Join her on an epic quest to build up structures using magical blocks and logical reasoning. With more than 80 engrossing levels and four different story endings, this game is sure to delight players of all ages.

The Honeymooners Bowling - The Honeymooners live on in this dynamite bowling game for the whole family! Join the Honeymooners gang at the alley for laugh-a-minute thrills. Up to four players can play as their favorite character; Ralph, Ed, Alice or Trixie, and delight in league-style competition. Knock-out sound and artwork create a feel so real you’ll swear you smell the alley floor-wax. Hilarious video clips, cheers and jeers, sounds and sights galore; the Honeymooners Bowling will keep you coming back for more!

Miss Teri Tale - In Miss Teri Tale, someone has kidnapped poor little Jason, a prize winning show dog, and it’s up to you to find the culprit in this great Hidden Object game. Jason’s owner is devastated, the police are perplexed and it seems everyone has ample reason to have kidnapped the dog. Can you, Miss Terri Tale, a famous mystery writer, get to the bottom of this tragedy before a mysterious blackmailer pins the crime on an innocent person?

Coffee Rush - In Coffee Rush, The Smokestack Coffee Company is polluting the town with bad coffee and it’s up to you to open up your own coffee shop and take back the town! Swap coffee beans, milk, sugar and other tasty ingredients to prepare a menu full of tasty blends. Upgrade your shop, recipes, treats and bonuses. Need a jolt? Blast-off with Coffee Rush!

The Count of Monte Cristo - The Count of Monte Cristo is an epic Hidden Object game based on the famous novel by Alexander Dumas. Help the romantic hero, Edmond Dantes, escape from a perilous prison and exact his vengeance on those who betrayed him. Follow the thrilling plot as you scour scenes for thousands of hidden objects, investigate 8 suspects, and solve over 15 puzzles. Find the person that wrongfully imprisoned you in this one-of-a-kind adventure!

02-27-2008 Casual Gaming Weekday

Posted by Ruff on February 27th, 2008

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Since our last Casual Gaming Weekday, I’ve been brainstorming on what day I would like to introduce my readers to casual games coming from our blog sponsors. And since before, I thought that Wednesday can be a great day for me to introduce another link dump aside from the Online Gaming Weekend, so Wednesday it is!

I have to be upfront about this though, that while these full version games may be free to download, they will still cost a little extra to get the unrestricted version. Anyways, it’s not compulsory to buy, and I promise you that most of these games are really very fun to play, so please give some of them a try… it’s for your own good. (Kidding)

And if you sincerely liked any one of these games, please give your support to my simple blogging project by buying. It will certainly help this site stay alive. I thank you all very much (even for just reading) and please keep supporting this review blog.

And now, to the links…

Brainiversity - Brainiversity is a brain training game designed to stimulate your brain! The 16 different mental exercises cover language, memory, math, and analysis. Keep track of your daily workouts with the Daily Exam mode, and compare your results with other users. Your host, Edison, will keep you informed of your progress, share fun scientific facts, and occasionally make jokes. Keep your brain young and healthy with Brainiveristy!

Hyperballoid 2 - Hyperballoid 2 is more than a sequel to one of the best old school Brick Buster games around, it’s also a new high for the genre that pushes the boundaries of visuals, gameplay and user customization. If you want a Brick Buster game with superb high resolution graphics, outrageous new powerups and silky smooth controls, you’ve got it.

Merv Griffin’s Crosswords - Race against the clock to solve clues as you build the puzzle for the final round in this fast-paced take on crossword fun! Be prepared to think on your feet as you play 3 unique rounds with every game. Use Score Combos to boost your score and increase your ranking as you play. But watch out for spoilers! A sharp mind will prevent them from stealing your prizes in this brand new take on a time-honored, Word game classic. Use the clues to solve your way into a high score!

Cryptex of Time - Cryptex of Time is a new innovative Match 3 game that takes the player to a beautiful 3D environment. Rotate the wheels of the Cryptex to create matches and solve mind-bending puzzles. There are plenty of special symbols and gems to create variety and help you out of tricky situations. Travel through the world maps to find new challenges and treasures.

Lucky’s Rainbow - Join Lucky the Leprechaun and Paddy the Cat as they visit some of Ireland`s most beloved cultural treasures in Lucky`s Rainbow! Play the game to win the gold they need to maintain this heritage for the enjoyment of generations. With Lucky`s Rainbow, you`ll be able to tour medieval castles, a working windmill, and a most unusual barn. This Match 3 game will need to be played with keen eyes and nimble reflexes in order to be rewarded with a journey that few have been privileged to enjoy!

Finders Keepers - Play Finders Keepers and join Floyd Finders and his trusty sidekick Goldie in more than 150 levels of aquatic adventure! Collect treasure, fish and special trinkets to help reunite lost loves, all while trying to avoid trouble from Pirates, Whales, Walruses and Ghosts. Finders Keepers will let you play at exciting and exotic places like the North Pole and even the resting place of the Titanic! Watch out for adversaries as you search the Atlantic to retrieve something very special to Floyd.

East Side Story - On her fourth year in Sweden, Carol Reed finally decides to have a long summer vacation. However, her plans are soon interrupted when she receives a letter from a friend visiting Paris. What follows is a complex mystery played out in the flawlessly constructed East Side Story. This Large File Adventure will take you to a variety of strange locales, interacting with a cast of diverse characters. Follow this super sleuth as she gets wrapped up in her most complex case to date in East Side Story!

From this list, the East Side Story game took a place from Big Fish Games’ top game list. So I guess coming from the feedback of fans just like us, I would also recommend this one for all of you to try. Anyways, I’m off to try it too, so see you next week for another of our Casual Gaming Weekdays.

02-21-2008 Casual Gaming Weekday

Posted by Ruff on February 21st, 2008

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Yesterday, when I talked about reviewing more online flash games on this blog, I actually thought that was impossible if our sponsors will continuously release very good casual games everyday. Brainstorming for ideas, I initially thought that we needed a new linkfest aside from our weekly Online Gaming Weekend, but doing another online gaming linkfest will definitely make the weekend idea very redundant. So, I guess we’ll just have to resort to a better solution.

Introducing The Casual Gaming Weekday

The Casual Gaming Weekdays will definitely solve many of our blog problems. And to show you how, let me enumerate some of the problems it will resolve:

This opens up quite a slot for us to review and introduce you guys for more and more online flash games. This means that in a week, we will have 2 days assigned for linkfests and then 5 days will be allotted for online flash game reviews.
Reviewing online flash games can be a real time saver. There will be little or no downloading involved and I can definitely take advantage of the extra time to polish my writing.
My readers love online games better. I just don’t know if they just visit this blog from time to time just to check if I introduced another online game.

Of course, there will be many disadvantages also, especially when it comes to the monetization part. Honestly, I’m having second thoughts about this because this move will definitely lower down the affiliate commissions I earn from our sponsors. But well, I really wanted to do what I enjoy most, and a gut feeling of mine tells me that I’m doing the right thing. Readers first, the money can follow later, right?

So, will you like this move too? I hope you will.

Anyways, it’s already high time to get linking, so let’s get started.

Totem Quest - Get ready for an epic puzzle adventure with many places to visit, numerous puzzles to solve, mystical events to see and centuries-old secrets to unveil. Use your matching skills to solve puzzles based on innovative, never seen before game mechanics to break your way to the hidden totems. Collect all of the trophies, and discover the mysteries of the long-disappeared civilizations! And remember, you are not alone your wits and eight upgradeable power-ups will help you in your epic quest!

Pat Sajak’s Lucky Letters: TV Guide Edition - Here`s a great new computer game show combining the wit of Pat Sajak and the challenge of TV Guide crossword puzzles. Spin the slot machine and guess the Lucky Letters to win big. Watch for Lucky Chances where you can double your money. Race the clock to solve the puzzle in the Lightning Round. Brain tickling excitement for all!

The Sims Carnival BumperBlast - From the creators of The Sims comes a shoot-em-up carnival game that will have you blasting away for hours! Shoot and tag sliding Sims bumpers but watch out for dangerous traps. Clear the bumpers before you run out of shots! Enjoy the game again and again as you master tough skill shots, score combos and bonuses, and shoot for a high score. More than 140 levels in two fun-filled game modes keep the arcade action coming!

Abundante - Exotic lands await the brave explorer. Grab your cart and start smashing bricks and release the shiny gems. Form different shapes with bricks to receive even greater treasures and make your way through the thick jungle. Beautiful graphics, playability, and sound will envelop the player in this easy to learn game which provides hours of fun.

Avatar Bobble Battles - Your favorite cartoon is now an epic game! From the attack on the Northern Water Tribe to the siege of Ba Sin Se, it`s up to you to decide the outcome of your favorite battles as you command the armies of the Water Tribe, Earth Nation, and even the Fire Nation in this unique strategy game! Fun for the whole family.

Sheep’s Quest - You`ll love this stimulating Brain Teaser in which you guide a herd of sheep through seven game worlds in an effort to collect enough coins to rebuild their once magnificent farm. Steering the adorable animals around enemies and obstacles to the riches they need is as simple as placing arrows on the ground pointing the way. Featuring colorful graphics and delightful audio, Sheep`s Quest is sure to become one of your favorites!

Monster Mash - In Monster Mash, the villagers of Curly Valley are under attack from legions of quirky and bizarre monsters. Use all of your cunning and might to repel these mysterious invaders by fortifying the vulnerable villages with various towers, upgrades and unusual defensive armaments. With more than 25 increasingly powerful tower upgrades and 9 unique storybook-inspired scenes, the grateful villagers of Curly Valley will cheer you on with every conquest in Monster Mash.

Sparkle - No one travels without worries in Crowberry Woods anymore. Vast blackness has blanketed the once beautiful forest. Use your orb slinger to shatter the orbs before their power is used to release the eternal night. Can you bring the light back, from a sparkle to full bloom? Explore three different game modes, multitude of greater magical amulets and powerups, and uncover the deepest secrets. Crowberry Woods calls you!

Ice Cream Craze - When Jan`s parents decided to retire, she always assumed she would be next in line to run the family ice cream shop. Little did she know that the beloved shop had fallen on hard times, and to make matters worse, her parents had decided to cut their losses and sell the business. Help Jan keep the ice cream shop in the family as you create desserts, serve customers and purchase upgrades along the way.

I have to say though that purchasing some of these games can really help fund the blog. However, it is never compulsory to do so.

Have a great weekday!

Bonampak Game Review

Posted by Ruff on January 14th, 2008

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After much catching up on casual gaming reviews. We finally come to reviewing the Bonampak game, a Brick Buster game about the battle between good and evil. Sounds cheesy? I know. Better read on…

Bonampak? What The…

I’m quite confused at first on where the hell they got the name of the Bonampak game. But then, Wikipedia always knows, so let’s just clarify what it means.

Bonampak (Bòonam Pak’ Painted Wall in Modern Maya) is an ancient Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of Chiapas. The site is approximately 30km (20 miles) south of the larger site of Yaxchilan, under which Bonampak was a dependency, and the border with Guatemala.

Quite fitting for the game, really!

Okay Then, How Does It Fit?

The Bonampak game story tells about your journey to the evil Tirit’s tower in order to destroy the crystal that is supposedly used to open the portal to a dark world. For you to do just that, you have to break through the obstacles of Bonampak.

Now, what’s not mentioned in the story is that the game also features ancient Maya-like graphics and sound. We’ve seen the Maya theme used over and over again on games like these. Heck, we even encountered Maya themes for Mahjong games. But you know why? It’s because in a visual level, Maya themes are very effective, and they look good when integrated into casual games.

Tell Me About The Game Then…

To be honest, the Bonampak game is the first Brick Buster game I played since Arkanoid, and just like my last experience, I had lots of fun bouncing off those silly little balls.

As I had said earlier, the visuals are really stunning (not to mention the awesome brick formations), the sound also does a good job in accompanying the game, and the gameplay is as smooth as I expected.

The boss battles after every level are also nice. And the difficulty curve is balanced through each level.

It’s kinda exciting whenever you get powerups that blasts through bricks like they’re made of glass. However, the nice little effects can sometimes make you lose track of the ball (but we’ve already grown accustomed to that right?). I also got frustrated whenever a lone brick lands on a hard to reach corner, but since that’s a challenge typical of Brick Buster games, I’ll let it go for now.

There you have it, the Bonampak game is one great Brick Buster game and I really suggest you give it a try. It’s hours and hours of excitement and I guarantee that you’ll love breaking through those bricks as I did.