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Tuesday, July 5, 2005

"Centipede & More Classic Games" Reviewed

Posted by Philip Colmer in "SOFTWARE" @ 09:00 AM


Centipede
Where else to start but with the main title of the pack? As you can see from the packaging shown at the start of the review, there is the suggestion of some really interesting 3D graphics. However, as Figure 1 reveals, the game is a faithful representation of the Atari original and therefore contains no 3D graphics whatsoever. Unfortunately, you've got to open the packaging to discover that small fact if you've never played Centipede before.


Figure 1: Centipede.

Whilst Centipede may indeed be a classic shooting game, I think it looks very tired and dated. It will appeal to someone who loved playing it in his or her yesteryears, but it doesn't do anything for me.

Snails
This game has previously been reviewed on Pocket PC Thoughts so I'm not going to spend too much time on it.


Figure 2: Snails.

The MDM compilation includes version 2.0 of the game. Handango sells the game on its own for $19.95, so its inclusion in the compilation makes a good contribution to the overall value of it. It's a fun game to play and this is as good a way as any to legitimately get it onto your Pocket PC.

It is a bright, cartooony game that is a heap of fun to play!

GameBox Solitaire
If you are tired of the version of Solitaire that Microsoft supplies, here come 10 more - Blind Alleys, Canfield, Chinese, East Haven, Fourteen Out, Freecell, Golf, Klondike, Pyramid and Pyramid Gold. For each of the games, you can see what the layout of the game is like (Figure 3) and get a description of the rules of the game (Figure 4).


Figure 3: Previewing a game.


Figure 4: Rules of the game.

On the main screen, the description of a given game is enough to get you going, but some of the versions are pretty complicated. It would be helpful sometimes to be able to access the description from within the play screen so that you can remind yourself of the rules.


Figure 5: Klondike from GameBox Solitaire.

The graphics are beautifully rendered in this game. I've tried to illustrate this in Figure 5 where, as you move a collection of cards from one pile to another, there is a drag effect! When you've progressed a game to the point where all that is left is putting the cards onto the foundations, the software takes over and finishes off for you.

The undo feature is useful if you are learning how to play a new variation and you realise you've gotten stuck. Similarly, the software includes a hint feature which can help if there is a play to be made that you haven't spotted or if you aren't familiar enough with the rules.

All in all, a lot of variety if you are into solitaire.

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