Die Hard (DOS)
Reading Time: 6 minutesSpent longer than I cared to dissecting this game, but now I feel pretty confident I’ve done the most thorough job you’re likely to find. And I also now have a machine gun. Ho ho ho.
Category: DOS
Theme Park
Reading Time: 10 minutesBullfrog’s original tycoon game shows why making kids happy is harder than you’d think. Ungrateful little bastards.
Master of Orion
Reading Time: 10 minutesMy glacial exploration of all things 4X makes some progress. Head out and conquer the stars – before the other civilizations do!
Last Rites
Reading Time: 8 minutesZombie-themed FPS that’s been called an early Left 4 Dead. Take some ineffectual AI drones into a deserted city to complete missions and bust undead skulls.
CyberMage: Darklight Awakening
Reading Time: 8 minutesHunted by the corporate overlords, you’re the CyberMage. Using guns, magic, and vehicles, you’ll show NeCrom who’s the baddest cat in future wherever-you-are. From some of the designers that brought you System Shock and Deus Ex.
Redneck Rampage
Reading Time: 9 minutesThe last of the major Build-powered games calls on the power of General Lee to stem the tide of true 3D engines. It doesn’t quite work out, but it’s still a reasonably fun attempt.