Sunday Afternoon ShackReviews

February 8, 2004 10:52 AM

Victory is mine! But I'll still update the ShackReviews database. This week we've got a handful of console games, including the end of a shmup legacy. As usual, if there's a game you want to review but don't see in the database, check first and then submit it! (And don't blame me if a game you never submitted isn't added!)

Although I'm still primarily playing Beyond Good & Evil (and generally enjoying it, although I have some issues with the game's camera and clunky stealth system), I picked up the Mac ports of both Fallout games for a ridiculously low price, and couldn't help myself and started playing the first one yesterday. It's been an age and a half since I last played Fallout 1, and it's still a great game, but it's definitely very rough around the edges, and its flaws have gotten to be a bit more pronounced over the years. Most significant of these is its limitation of 10 save games, although I've gotten around that by backing up my save directory after playing. There are some other issues as well, like the fact that it can be difficult to figure out where you're supposed to go at any given time (even if there are multiple ways to do just about everything). Still, it's a classic, classic RPG and I definitely love the game (even if I love the sequel a bit more).

jason bergman