tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44232564362258479662024-03-19T08:48:28.817+00:00The Collection ChamberMany games and movies are held within the Collection Chamber's vault, unseen by modern means. It's time for them to be released.
Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.comBlogger463125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-62885427301427908462024-02-29T20:00:00.123+00:002024-02-29T20:00:00.251+00:00MONTHLY 5 - FEBRUARY 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, it seems life got in the way of January's monthly five, so I've made sure I wouldn't miss out on the short month of February. It's a Leap Year so there's an extra day after all!<br><br>Coming at ya with some underrated games including <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/zpc-zero-population-count.html">Z.P.C. Zero Population Count</a></b> (1996 Zombie LLC) which marks my pick of the month. It's an uber-violent first-person shooter with a cool comic-book style and a dystopian sci-fi storyline. Continuing on from this theme is <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/ara-ngc-6397.html">ARA NGC 6397</a></b> (<span style="text-align: center;">1998 I. Hoffmann + associates Inc & Artech Digital Entertainment), a good-looking pre-rendered actioner with some adventure elements that remind me a lot of the on-ground segments of Star Wars: Rebel Assault II. If you want a straight-up adventure try <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/gordk.html">Gord@k</a></b> (1997 </span><span style="text-align: center;">I. Hoffmann + associates Inc</span><span style="text-align: center;">) which has you hack into a virtual reality security system that just so happens to look a lot like Myst. Us Brits will surely get a kick out of <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/only-fools-and-horses-comedy-pack.html">Only Fools and Horses: Comedy Pack</a></b> (1999 BBC Worldwide Ltd), a multimedia CD-ROM that contains a GTA clone as a mini-game; Grand Theft Peckham if you will. Lastly, the guy behind Tetris provides the handsomely produced puzzle game that is <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/pandoras-box.html">Pandora's Box</a></b> (1999 Microsoft Corporation). It's probably the best digital jigsaw game out there.<br></span><br>That's it for this additional day. Join me at the end of March for a quintet of movie-themed games. Adios!<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2024/02/monthly-5-february-2024.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-70495920900196612352024-01-21T20:00:01.097+00:002024-02-13T10:08:33.494+00:00TOP 10 GAMES OF 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaesHFA1YM9QDTKLf1dIAAgMl1gbQiWBtYSt0hDps13x9RpnCiEahGeiOjX7HbCioFNM2NNDRJGLzWyj9F9SrH1X3RsWR5E8cJ18B9WbaoNvGQozFDyqsuayv3r-1eSwhfk8UmJgSvmxI/s1600/CC+TOP+10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1600" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaesHFA1YM9QDTKLf1dIAAgMl1gbQiWBtYSt0hDps13x9RpnCiEahGeiOjX7HbCioFNM2NNDRJGLzWyj9F9SrH1X3RsWR5E8cJ18B9WbaoNvGQozFDyqsuayv3r-1eSwhfk8UmJgSvmxI/w640-h296/CC+TOP+10.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">Finally, it's time to rank the recent games I've played this year. And boy, has it been a good one. There's been so many big release that I'm sure there are many to catch up on. Funnily enough, the best game of the year according to many publications is not mine. And it's not like I don't think that modern classic is terrible by any stretch of the imagination. It's just so massive I don't think I've yet to get a grasp on it (those who know which game I'm on about will know). So, read on to find out what I consider to be the cream of the crop of interactive media in 2023...<br><br><span></span></div><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2024/01/top-10-games-of-2023.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-82253649248418434622024-01-14T20:00:00.088+00:002024-01-16T12:19:12.354+00:00TOP 10 TV SHOWS OF 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaesHFA1YM9QDTKLf1dIAAgMl1gbQiWBtYSt0hDps13x9RpnCiEahGeiOjX7HbCioFNM2NNDRJGLzWyj9F9SrH1X3RsWR5E8cJ18B9WbaoNvGQozFDyqsuayv3r-1eSwhfk8UmJgSvmxI/s1600/CC+TOP+10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1600" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaesHFA1YM9QDTKLf1dIAAgMl1gbQiWBtYSt0hDps13x9RpnCiEahGeiOjX7HbCioFNM2NNDRJGLzWyj9F9SrH1X3RsWR5E8cJ18B9WbaoNvGQozFDyqsuayv3r-1eSwhfk8UmJgSvmxI/w640-h296/CC+TOP+10.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">I'm doing something new! A separate rundown of my TV-watching year. Like with the movies, I kept up with what I've been watching in far greater detail than I ever have before, and because I've been reviewing them as I went along - for the most part - I thought it deserved its own post more than I deserve a good night's sleep. I'll be rating seasons of shows that concluded in 2023, not begun so those that I'm currently in the middle of will not be here. I've seen a surprising amount, which has freaked me out a little, but most has been pretty darn good. Again, I'll be adding my newly-appreciated star system which consists of an inconsistent mix of extreme bias and perceived objectivity but feel free to give your take in the comments. Carry on to find out more...<br><br><span></span></div><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2024/01/top-10-tv-shows-of-2023.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-6504078801598875422024-01-07T20:00:00.037+00:002024-02-13T11:09:40.149+00:00TOP 10 MOVIES OF 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaesHFA1YM9QDTKLf1dIAAgMl1gbQiWBtYSt0hDps13x9RpnCiEahGeiOjX7HbCioFNM2NNDRJGLzWyj9F9SrH1X3RsWR5E8cJ18B9WbaoNvGQozFDyqsuayv3r-1eSwhfk8UmJgSvmxI/s1600/CC+TOP+10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1600" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaesHFA1YM9QDTKLf1dIAAgMl1gbQiWBtYSt0hDps13x9RpnCiEahGeiOjX7HbCioFNM2NNDRJGLzWyj9F9SrH1X3RsWR5E8cJ18B9WbaoNvGQozFDyqsuayv3r-1eSwhfk8UmJgSvmxI/w640-h296/CC+TOP+10.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>
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This year, I've been doing my best to keep track of all the movies I've seen as I've seen them. It's become a great way to get a good idea about how this past year in cinema has fared. And compared to last year, it hasn't exactly fared the best. Blockbusters bumbled and streamers were stripped. It says a lot that a couple on my Top 10 - and many worthy titles in my honourable mentions - came out in 2022 in other territories. That doesn't mean there hasn't been some stellar trips to the cinema, but not as many as last year. I'll actually give my star rating this time too, just to provoke angry (or politely worded) messages in the comments section. Here's my full rundown...<br><br><span></span></div><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2024/01/top-10-movies-of-2023.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-75588050654745867512023-12-31T20:00:00.005+00:002023-12-31T20:00:00.133+00:00CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN COLLATED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The end of 2023 has arrived like a flash, so before I get to my annual rundown of modern movies and games I've been playing this past year I thought I'd rundown those fourteen old games I revisited in the past month. As hectic as is it, I do enjoy putting together 12 days of retro PC gaming for the Christmas Countdown. Read on after the jump for the full list and see if you may have missed any. <br><br>See you next year!<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-countdown-collated.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-52168976785435275142023-12-25T20:00:00.003+00:002023-12-25T21:26:22.174+00:00CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - THE FESTIVE FINALE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/lemmings-revolution.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7AMO7KccFEpAqSTwlTnIxLTcj5NWjb45dlarEJMaL2VuAOhj8ZPX12iwM2V2YMjLo8LRqMyF9IjpJFuZike7OfM0MrZSolZfTVVeFFfCEF6NEcmrBSHZT37-NzKl9aCw84DfbSryMki9alIkFQOMRNvqXYRSsxgfOirvQxQi7d5HJiwA3LBl74X49dI/s320/Lemmings%20Revolution.jpg" width="213"></a></div><br>
At this point, Lemmings and Christmas go hand in hand. This is the fourth year in a row where I've celebrated those green-haired rapscallions on Christmas Day, so I'm continuing that tradition with <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/lemmings-revolution.html">Lemmings Revolution</a></b> (2000 Psygnosis Ltd). It's one of the lesser known entries, only ever being released on Windows PCs, but it is one of the better ones. After the experimentation of Lemmings 3D and Paintball, it's nice to come back to a more traditional approach. Cosy even. In my eyes, it's the perfect gift for Christmas!<br><br>I'll be back in the New Year with my annual retrospectives on the one just passed. It's been a good year for both movies and games, so check out my Top 10s whenever it is I get around to posting them. Beyond that, the Monthly 5 games will return on the last day January as normal but I'm sure you've got enough to be playing with until then.<br><br>Merry Christmas everybody!!!!<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-countdown-festive-finale.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-22759884102257246932023-12-24T20:00:00.003+00:002023-12-24T20:00:00.129+00:00CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - DAY 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/dark-vengeance.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfj7cUAgmFhuXZVi3qs5kwtcwyRYjNvPKYMoC1-7qJlFWlhEay2NXy3DQfdFCbIYpHmoDoQx25lUCaKPRaCD1vzuuEMJxvC6l4So8S2dtXOlF_DGO0KQTf-82Y_ypuFr6K0mFkl4CWYZu5Zr2cptRjpVQec7xoZfRE7IAAw0VuopWI5T3am6XNKVXTr8/s320/Dark%20Vengeance.jpg" width="213"></a></div><br>
Gothic fantasy is at the heart of Christmas Eve's entrance to the Collection Chamber Christmas Countdown. <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/dark-vengeance.html">Dark Vengeance</a></b> (1998 Reality Bytes, Inc) is a criminally underrated action-adventure with three distinct characters battling their way through their own unique storylines and levels. Something of a must-play in my opinion. Read on for my full thoughts.<br><br>There's only one more sleep to go, so I'm gonna plug my socials once more before we can all chill with a mince pie and a pint. Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecc101/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCC101" target="_blank">X/Twitter</a> (screw those Facebook hackers) and if you're feeling really generous this season, consider joining my <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheCollectionChamber/" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or making a one-off <a href="http://paypal.me/collectionchamber" target="_blank">PayPal</a> donation. It'll help me continue this crazy project (8-years and counting) I've become so fond of.<br><br>I'll see you again on Christmas Day for the festive finale, and until then I'll leave you guessing what it could be. Long-time followers with an eagle-eye could probably have a good idea what it could be...<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-countdown-day-11.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-72807963945554479462023-12-23T20:00:00.007+00:002024-02-13T11:29:59.290+00:00CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - DAY 10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/teazle.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwoS-YT49xDcecL9_Bf5HiHb4WZX1LaqE35X6Ajvx3F2tPXdYpE_ytfRR9dyNSWc6O_nPuZLHhyphenhyphenJ4hz28tefqU7LOqN6rthZ7za3UgU-FHJcIlzc8WQOeYEcfNRjAWWrmOu0ocggB0KaHfeZaCdF6RFY2XtRBY2pnsbAZ9TyTzxrmA7xI4X4w-mtbrGuY/s320/Teazle.jpg" width="213"></a></div><br>
Day 10 of the Collection Chamber Christmas Countdown teases you with a mini-game-filled multiplayer party game. <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/teazle.html">Teazle</a></b> (1997 Global Star Software) has you playing a weird version of tic-tac-toe as you complete a myriad of mini-games to create a line before the others do. What more could you want for the season?<br><br>There's only two more days left until the big day and the best is yet to come! Make sure to keep up-to-date on my social medias at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecc101/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCC101">X/ Twitter</a> (Facebook is still being a pain). I'm actually surprising myself with how well I'm keeping on top of it!<br><br>Until this time tomorrow, have fun!<br>
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We can't have a Christmas Countdown without the traditional Disney Triple. For Day 9 of this festive foretaste, we have three educational titles hailing from the vaults of Disney. Their 100th anniversary celebration may have been lacklustre (Wish was awash), but check out <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/disneys-atlantis-lost-empire-lost-games.html">Atlantis: The Lost Empire - The Lost Games</a></b> ( 2001 Disney Interactive), <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/disneys-piglets-big-game.html">Piglet's Big Game</a> </b>(2003 Disney Interactive) and <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/disneys-lion-king-operation-pridelands.html">The Lion King: Operation Pridelands</a> </b>(2004 Disney Interactive) for some of that patented magic.</div><div>
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</div><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-countdown-day-9.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-25453191579282556942023-12-21T20:00:00.026+00:002023-12-21T20:00:00.133+00:00CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - DAY 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/netzone.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4mIgs17YmiX0NwXTBsEBp19EBUtsXq7hDaSdhJXBz68MXTuQH_lNbKSeee3qd0B5e7gKKYTmzAi0lxLRUkOPtffYvahaY01q0xdPbEaEOo5n5hshhwHtuT9lJaW2Wvl5h-gQ7OM5DbuN7f5Cf58BlwblImiGVR6u6aKnPYNf9kBes5gZuWeTTZ7siB4/s320/NET%20Zone.jpg" width="213"></a></div><br>Twitter followers got a sneak peak for today's featured game thanks to a mis-scheduled post, but now that it's Day 8 of the Collection Chamber Christmas Countdown, you can finally play it! The days have crept up quickly, so hide away from the stresses of the season by entering the World Wide Wed... literally. Or, to be more accurate, virtually. Unravel a conspiracy with <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/netzone.html">NET:Zone</a> </b>(1996 Compro Games) an internet savvy FMV adventure. The rabbit hole goes deep with this one!<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-countdown-day-8.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-24427478793828101122023-12-20T20:00:00.021+00:002023-12-20T20:00:00.131+00:00CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - DAY 7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/lords-of-midnight-iii-citadel.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKNks964xDFy4uPiM3ClN0knJ4DcPVpqr8imbjAfG05-OaujqShu9sXxhBsEaB40gHWo9A0sjtNiZppOxBgeHUXD9DQisOQCM0IqAPy6xHvW9wCWKlR_RT9dAa79m3enEWaF437j0HM0gCMM2scctqTLNqClgcNwMZt5gp6JI_idLwkne1aPpLqUvFuA/s320/Lords%20of%20Midnight%20III%20-%20The%20Citadel.jpg" width="213"></a></div><br>It's time to explore the midnight lands in the seventh game of the great Collection Chamber Christmas Countdown. Mike Singleton's <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/lords-of-midnight-iii-citadel.html">Lords of Midnight III: The Citadel</a></b> (1995 Maelstrom Games & Domark) is an ambitious open-world RPG with a generous helping of Dragons. Read my full thoughts after the jump.<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-countdown-day-7.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-83034491122146447042023-12-19T20:00:00.052+00:002023-12-19T20:00:00.133+00:00CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - DAY 6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/pink-panther-in-hokus-pokus-pink.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApJtwdT7vQ9r9G3-tCer-_072w3zk9iFCJHbExKCyff9EqVWKKGVQpmNKw55V3c_Tgbk-d3BY4vkpYuyhkHiwgZe5J7rEiF1REzMsaRUWjdCcdDB2WB3F1Scfz4sn543a46k6sxNzGwux4HMJW9lKXTYzUvuohyphenhyphen1rEf7BnrJRYz4jB3qnEP2QBHw1rT8/s320/Pink%20Panther%20in%20Hokus%20Pokus%20Pink.jpg" width="213"></a></div><br>We're halfway through our Christmas Countdown, and we return to all that is pink with <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/pink-panther-in-hokus-pokus-pink.html">Pink Panther in Hokus Pokus Pink</a></b> (1998 Wanderlust Entertainment), the sequel to Passport to Peril from a few days ago. The first one was a surprisingly hilarious time, so how does this slightly spooky follow up fare? Head on after the jump to find out - and stay tuned for more festive festivities in the days to come!<br>
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There's only ONE WEEK left until the big day, so I hope you've all got your presents sorted. If not, I gotcha with Day 5 of the Collection Chamber Christmas Countdown! Today we have a futuristic racer that was the big thing for the genre years after WipEout released. This time, Take2 Interactive took a stab at publishing <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/thrust-twist-turn.html">Thrust, Twist + Turn</a> </b>(1999 Carts Entertainment Oy, Ltd) for our little ol' PCs and there sure is a lot of each of those verbs to be found.<div><br></div><div>Check it out by clicking on the links after the jump!<br>
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</div><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-countdown-day-5.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-15651488599011138232023-12-17T20:00:00.004+00:002023-12-17T20:00:00.129+00:00CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - DAY 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/rebel-runner-operation-digital-code.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyb2px6J8urcQfpxhRfloAJUyVPuHuButD0Gt1KkurP6oqQOOUOFt7EEMZXNBFJRoOrDp9g9gm7VYrwfYI1GAULh35CzbVcrAm4HJaVLsmXouth7m2sdIBG7cWNHIvczoLM7SYFEPYYxkPSnHIyzBVbb4nwSr3O50bOWhvIucovaEGq26I4dRfxuYpEHM/s320/Rebel%20Runner%20-%20Operation%20Digital%20Code.jpg" width="213"></a></div><br>With Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon recently hitting Netflix, and the fact that I've already reviewed both unrelated Rebel Moon games some time ago, I thought I'd bring in a slightly different touch or rebellion for the fourth day of the Collection Chamber Christmas Countdown. Rebel Runner: Operation Digital Code (1996 Microforum) is a tough action side-scroller from a little-known South Korean developer named Family Production. Check it out after the jump to see if it's as explosive as Netflix's most recent and expensive streaming blockbuster.<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-countdown-day-4.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-18128294238938122312023-12-16T20:00:00.007+00:002023-12-16T20:00:00.128+00:00CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - DAY 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/gunman-chronicles.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOILIxvJNC3LkI8SSbsx41npW6f5X2wf9XPgdJ8dX4TR4LsXEPPQNe4dmNdi0w5XkMLRiTfNkXLnDcM-vM94yveLvND7MuOVAYj7mhaGl8xUnSTyUaS8wsqrNZjay1Xj6LE-dmg6vL9vgT4fbnv296ZtRFKT7wCGg3ulPoYfzuDSVOQGJAYL8TE7FjI-o/s320/Gunman%20Chronicles.jpg" width="213"></a></div><br><div><br>Day 3 and we have a doozy! Created by a bunch of talented modders around the world before being picked up, funded and expanded at the behest of Sierra On-Line, <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/gunman-chronicles.html">Gunman Chronicles</a></b> (2000 Rewolf Entertainment & Sierra On-Line) is perhaps one of the best total conversions of Half-Life there ever was. A classic FPS with cowboys <i>AND</i> dinosaurs! What more could you want?<br></div>
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Day 2 of the Chamber Christmas Countdown and we're travelling around the world with fuchsia feline in <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/pink-panthers-passport-to-peril.html">Pink Panther's Passport to Peril</a></b> (1996 Wanderlust Interactive, Inc). It's a surprisingly chucklesome point-and-click adventure for kids with some mean jokes and even meaner stereotypes. Enjoy!<br>
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<br>The Christmas Season is here! And with it comes a slew of old games thanks to the Collection Chamber. We begin with something creepy... and crawly. It's also Christmassy too with <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/creepers-christmas-creepers.html">Creepers + Christmas Creepers</a></b> (1993 Psygnosis). If you take Lemmings and mix it up with The Incredible Machine, this is what you'll get. A fun puzzler with some bonus festive levels too! <br><br>On another note, there is one update to rattle on about. Most likely the only one in December. <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/disneys-hades-challenge.html">Disney's Hercules: Hades Challenge</a> has now gone back to using DOSBox emulating Windows '95. This is instead of ScummVM which - unbeknownst to me - hasn't fully implemented a lot of the mini-games. Perhaps this is the better way to play!<br><br>Bon Noël everybody!<br><br>
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<br>December is nearly upon us, but before we commence our countdown to the festive season, let's gander at an eclectic quintet of PC gaming perfection* from the past. <br><br>First up for November is <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/beyond-time.html">Beyond Time</a> </b>(1997 DreamCatcher Interactive, Inc), a time-travelling ancient Egypt-set first-person adventure that dabbles in everyone's favourite* presentation style; FMV. For more trips throughout history, why not try <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/excalibur-2555-ad.html"><b>Excalibur 2555 A.D.</b></a> (1997 Telstar Electronic Studios), that sees Merlin's granddaughter travel to the future to do some exciting* actioning along with that adventuring. If you want some full-on guns-blasting action, take a look at <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/machine-hunter.html">Machine Hunter</a> </b>(1997 Eurocom Developments), a fantastically* frenetic top-down shooter that rises up to become my pick of the month. If all the bloodshed is not to your liking, try the ever-tranquil* <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simsafari-step-into-african-savannah.html">SimSafari: Step into the African Savannah!</a> </b>(1996 Maxis, Inc), that takes the tried and true SimNoun template into a safari park. Lastly, navigate a cute little tank across vast landscapes in <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/wild-metal-country.html">Wild Metal Country</a> </b>(1999 DMA Design / Rockstar Games), an overlooked gem* from the folks behind Grand Theft Auto. Despite my tongue-in-cheek asterisks, all of them are worth a try so check out my reviews to find out more.<br><br>Sadly, no updates I'm afraid, but I did catch up on some of the missing written reviews from the last couple of months. Check out my thoughts on <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/weird-truth-is-stranger-than-fiction.html">Weird</a> and <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simisle-missions-in-rainforest.html">SimIsle</a> and let me know yours in the comments. I'm currently neck deep in preparing for the annual Christmas Countdown that will commence 14th December - that's 12 days straight of gaming goodness just for you lovely folk! On that note, I must crack on with it. Until then, head on after the jump and enjoy!<br><br></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">* Your definition of what's considered this may vary drastically...</span><br></div><div>
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</div><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/11/monthly-5-november-2023.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-89356463306317509732023-10-31T20:00:00.082+00:002023-11-20T15:10:20.027+00:00MONTHLY 5 - OCTOBER 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/blair-witch-trilogy.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/blair-witch-trilogy.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTF8_t7Bl_R33cVKKe25cwaP3Kvev0fVEfy777T36IxPLZVw7Rxzfa9ryzLeS_f2tW1zF7qyTr1_oI_Wg6neAHnaaDmM3OFA1CCPH1CI4U-Ey0SZ9LQhlVXYgJbsp6PmPsxtJy_SuXx0iWcl_0YHn-gvqc1x9U7FcgYzcfbtYB0-H41VanhuETK16sEtg/s320/Blair%20Witch%201.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/blair-witch-trilogy.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/blair-witch-trilogy.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BwYxbMx1Kj9ctKWQ_0RgwIyT1gAFZLmOAJo9DLLEd6-JPdCzxX9M7v625eHHF-n-9rVBoVyDC1fFBMNge9OgrBTrQlPfx97tsHcpY9Oa7lAQPjghw9VCzDNd53jXpRfrWEH3_pJdoB7jeqUeARd339Ccl0lp5fWmdiPfzhwmv1ty0o8KBWWrsV-5gls/s320/Blair%20Witch%202.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/blair-witch-trilogy.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/blair-witch-trilogy.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiub6NFjAxho4_wvDmTh6vghPwz9bi7wWF5Lot0Mje-b6WlDeaWguA2Ai7ZS__tDCNP4pSTiGTbfaOhdW_VrRLMTnzS54FFxTthbbhpCKDz103SKzwo-mmMQEOBWnmk1DmrrYIZvsLN09kPN2J80vLsrlnayE3pGh1TrO24BEHIBmQVvx5KjDeSkzLAbx0/s320/Blair%20Witch%203.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/gremlins-collection.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/gremlins-collection.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3d6-khpNamzeNlcmCUXqICJyaurtWON4I8HQeeZxPjSWGP1kQeUPNMYkruYQN-EV-Cs1HXxWUt6OuVF8vib5H4zPmZ8k-roGizLuLHIp3nZTxB7kq-GSUUuC06WbdUUNLjYIZzs2lfk_lK_NliGX6hvQ5nnGXkgUsq6HNxeC_6Txth4ZFcnDUpgjVUjE/s320/Gremlins%20Collection.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/weird-truth-is-stranger-than-fiction.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/weird-truth-is-stranger-than-fiction.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpBK4WpSpFOxENeCOI3fH6ysPGxGUT8VsbOg6hxDUH888XvLyuAqFMXlPE74-DxeXKUcCxJk0CuNXUm5_rMNVM6G4VxoSfECCeaCVuysHCwRFtPfE1UsC9G81sAXi4jiTZABCyrPSMAEFMXhWgVHFe-ziXMHkQzu9hm2auwYhCwujGWgq14BTKjxCb3Y/s320/Weird.jpg" width="167"></a></div>
<br>Tales of the spooky kind are in store should you choose to unleash the five releases from the Collection Chamber! October's games feature some horrifying gems perfect for the Halloween season, including the <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/blair-witch-trilogy.html"><b>Blair Witch Trilogy</b></a> (2000 Artisan Pictures & Gathering of Developers), three games that are not only based on the legend spoken about in the classic 1999 found footage feature film, but are also sequels to the highly underrated Nocturne. The first volume, Rustin Parr, is the best of the three rising to my pick of the month.<br><br>As well as these three classic survival horrors, I've also compiled a compilation called the <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/gremlins-collection.html">Gremlins Collection</a></b> (1984-2011 Various). While it might be a littly Christmassy in places, the PG-13 frights of Joe Dante's classic movie are very much in keeping of the season. Not all of them are classics, but with 25 games (including ports) and a plethora of extras there's some interesting stuff in there. Lastly, learn about spooky legends and myth from around the world in <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/weird-truth-is-stranger-than-fiction.html"><b>Weird: Truth is Stranger than Fiction</b> </a>(1996 TwoPointZero Ltd). You're bound to find the basis for many an X-Files episode in there.<br><br>Alas, no updates this month. Real life has won out more than usual the past few months, but I hope to catch up with missing reviews in the next few weeks. I still can't access Facebook so keep up to date with new posts on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecc101/">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCC101">Twitter</a> (X). I add new games here at 8pm GMT on the last day of every month regardless.<br><br>Now, roll on November.<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/dark-angael.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/dark-angael.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR291SxBc5r--3N2KyzQaLK1aDStBLMEpItdzanIYqkTNGGcxStWsOBlOQdKnolM2CY2ZzCzWsm6CAWsTmjrLiUHjkahl3eqoc_kvAPvaU0gpjq7tN_zMzfNGCmTgs4qasV4422XfBRQfixn-UmO4rF3F4Kqla4y-0_U2nIDFNtf8qRP1exBK0CWEEkDA/s320/Dark%20Angael.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/laffaire-morlov.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/laffaire-morlov.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEFJnxGssi_enC3Y4J9KEb98wubgGXZulpv33SLcw3oNvVZ_lUoKdksKyDJ4XDD-zCoh6pEwupI42zc0WLc67wj6ppEKgJ8wC10jug_4GNlrqQN0cxcyJuHwa0fLWlZje_d3mhW9arVMZLBes8yp3seFsXALL4HrYNg2o382sqh4rD7QOJTygi8I-wqo/s320/L%27Affaire%20Morlov.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-art-of-magic-magic-mayhem-2.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-art-of-magic-magic-mayhem-2.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigh2p0Aa0XcdXdQ4PBHPhlzt6xebCNl-6MbLTocHyLbLgXeWLW5w5tLime6mTa0vBMsKZhbpTIk7yk8rWCeD99p9yAw9PxBmol7vFF2jZc8Tmw2CaAlZ2L_lZ3hIDy5Frs0qcKH1yXa8dG2nXsnGII3kXxNmArRhQlVvshJK3H4tK-_T03TfkA0LBDN7U/s320/Magic%20&%20Mayhem%202%20-%20The%20Art%20of%20Magic.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/mourir-en-mer.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/mourir-en-mer.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFf2zs1NBZ3JewXyCWlnk7xyn2I_99fnDKbeZsYNqAny-9X62FuHJrQpfexCE_6m4K6VRLtLTtLjTokD8X-pHbZG3dFH3X6ueyqoQKfF_BJy7foSmZgH9zpbj2J4eEp4bf4nZpYSmiO-BGFJrD8UJZMglSU8_6lF8FaoCYoue4zkZ6CAwCCt7F6T95i0A/s320/Mourir%20En%20Mer.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simisle-missions-in-rainforest.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simisle-missions-in-rainforest.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipEhcMA2It6VYznNSJPBXRLRq3e3iFlcaM2JG_0XMqyfCGBbg9lii8NVDb4vtZRxixv74nq86cOHf3W4QLyPhZT_88XAGIaV_yvv0pvACJb7gOgVblwHOrWzAEt8PLhSURiHSN2sR_tImRqyKGR1YW9PFOsFT5dyFdmjGurNZmeSG9W958q1J7puqu_MQ/s320/SimIsle.jpg" width="167"></a></div>
<br>So, it appears my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/collectionchamber/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> (Meta?) has been hacked so if you are used to visiting my humble corner of the internet from there, that's why I haven't posted an update. So far, it looks like they've changed nothing beyond my admin status, username and password but it's probably wise not to trust links from there for a while until I claw back control from some arsehole in Dehli, India. I should probably take this as a sign to keep on top of my other social media accounts like <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCC101" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (X?) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecc101/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (Instagram?) which I've very much neglected over the years.<br><br>By technical troubles coming from Dehli, India haven't stopped me from putting forth five newly added games to the chamber (although, as is unfortunately becomming the norm, some of the reviews aren't up yet). Pick of the month is the sequel to Magic & Mayhem called <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-art-of-magic-magic-mayhem-2.html"><b>The Art of Magic</b></a> (2001 Virgin Interactive Entertainment). It continues the same strategy/RPG gameplay as the first but instead of the charming claymation graphics were introduced to some new-fangled 3D polygons. <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/dark-angael.html">Dark Angael</a> </b>(1997 Vicarious Visions) is a cool Metroidvania-style platformer which has the same under-used mouse and keyboard controls as Abuse. <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/laffaire-morlov.html">L'Affaire Morlov</a></b> (1995-1996 CPIO Multimedia & Titus) is a French-produced, English-language FMV detective adventure. <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simisle-missions-in-rainforest.html">SimIsle: Missions in the Rainforest</a> </b>(1996 Maxis Inc) is yet another SimNoun title, this time asking you to balance commerse and conservation on a series of island rainforests. Lastly, guest reviewer Austin tackles a surprisingly emotional freeware adventure called <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/mourir-en-mer.html">Mourir en Mer</a></b> (2002 Digital Mind Studios).<br><br>As for updates, the big one is that of a compilation featuring Sierra's <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/hi-res-adventures-0-6.html"><b>Hi-Res Adventures</b></a>. ScummVM has been updated so it would accept a larger variety of Apple II disk images allowing all 7 games in the series to run via that program. Cranston Manor is now playable this way instead of using the more cumbersome AppleWin emulator. I've also tweaked the DxWnd configuration in <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2020/08/space-hulk-vengeance-of-blood-angels.html">Space Hulk 2: Vengeance of the Blood Angels </a></b>which would hopefully help with random crashes.<br><br>That's it!<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/celtica.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/celtica.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhO-He_hVQA3_lkWvgu8r2GzbRNz1Uo7XlJM9EEUPYTnilqdgb6HzeEb9dIo4zk_cEkZU7KuNeSviXOzLVNSroaO4wJICEs-6_VtzqSH3m-6diMoPnNs5tHgEdVI9gmBm1Nn4wVAh2lfvAhuQ4g6PDu-gDwi4L462SdhsvGNxoIh2LXKMmncr0fBuefo/s320/Celtica.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-fifth-element.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-fifth-element.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwat4ftmsSBGsS3yxDXmsYWHbvmtNYfHWDqPk9e__OLFDecFtS4jYDiNzRVe8H5KSL6PVTsoT6ZONUV0n9_O2rxQK1cisubBqkXg_v5IjhZE2k2k78ZJVICoaE_FrfHkNR4RK0vLiSdomIV2-7S2VS3RUFTYbFU5wd3m4Lw__rTYOqOxZ7VbR5XYwFgDM/s320/Fifth%20Element.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/lifeforce-tenka.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/lifeforce-tenka.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9t__BUvdXj-XWrMpn6XwZfnQVBuHjt__9mM4h8ussTOIlDAV06-sElhX2U3ZgZDkMPY8fcQT4AptxFRvMnYRc9J_YWgHzh7Ej016RNLht-a36ZlkPci4qJBov9Fp4p3OOv8leQSMotXqDhCk0gIODBTq2LFXLW9oz_ftHeQKaFkDoSw-eMcIQ2mkdvLs/s320/Lifeforce%20Tenka.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/quarky-quaysoos-turbo-science.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/quarky-quaysoos-turbo-science.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vKWAYCKCELcPb0IUJoxtmHHWy81Syh3tnFmJW7s_xqvaBEYm8IyxzKhrr0TNh92M6zHsh8XSSoerbkGykZIhfpGmeN-RG-B9qy-WR73y45M58aoWjBvUJepsnPmrw4wxPyWxoiVCokT-is77P0n3lSX529uTMuiu9VCliDGsBwDjmIEPJtnYGD5WBjo/s320/Quarky%20&%20Quaysoo.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simgolf-compete-on-courses-you-create.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simgolf-compete-on-courses-you-create.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4pmzKMxxDZJs327p4VFdKlCBVJkAGWABOitz4OiIBQQPdUPpJESv_TBmRivd4iJFJHoYdebkwZqws5OSKlQgfV6T7-5sruU5gilTE6Mlc35zkC7-qwRNWAW1dZ1VRY3mxGVMGhcQ9n8cNcfd6LVIxn9wah86SFuYt0p8dovHAFZV9BzQHioSbK0ikv8/s320/SimGolf.jpg" width="167"></a></div>
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Summer's over, but more forgotten games are abound! I've been quite busy over the past month, so I doubt all of the reviews will be complete by the time I first post this, but the packages and art are up so that's something! Expect them in the coming weeks.<br><div><br></div><div>First on the docket to see us into Autumn is <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/celtica.html">Celtica</a></b> (<span style="text-align: center;">1998 I Hoffmann + associates Inc & Artech Studios</span>), a blatant Myst clone loosely based on Celtic mythology with a touch of mysticism and astrology thrown in. Then there's the video game adaptation of Luc Besson's <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-fifth-element.html">The Fifth Element</a></b> (<span style="text-align: center;">1998 Gaumont Multimedia</span>) in slightly wonky action-adventure form. Despite bad first impressions, it somehow grew on me to become my pick on the month. Psygnosis returns with a solid first-person-shooter called <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/lifeforce-tenka.html">Lifeforce Tenka</a></b> (<span style="text-align: center;">1997 Psygnosis</span>) known as Codename Tenka in some regions. <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/quarky-quaysoos-turbo-science.html">Quarky and Quaysoo's Turbo Science</a></b> (<span style="text-align: center;">1992-3 Sierra On-Line</span>) is a super fun edutainment entry to Sierra's Discovery series (like EcoQuest and Dr Brain before it). Lastly, it's time to simulate some golf in <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simgolf-compete-on-courses-you-create.html">SimGolf: Compete on Courses You Create</a></b> (<span style="text-align: center;">1996 Maxis, Inc</span>). Unlike the game with Sid Meier's name as a prefix, this one is more of a straight-up Golf sim (boo) with a robust course create option (yay).</div><div><br></div><div>Only one doozy of an update for this month, as well as a small patch. <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-terminator-collection.html">The Terminator Collection</a></b>, which collates all of the classic first-person-shooters from Bethesda and hasn't been updated since I first uploaded it in 2015, has been given a complete overhaul. Basic DOSBox has been replaced with a newer version of DOSBox-X, every game now has a manual, input has been tweaked and modernised (particularly for Future Shock and SkyNET) and the custom menus have been re-built from scratch! And that's just the beginning of it! Took a while to do too, which is perhaps another reason why some of these current reviews are late. Anyway, check out the game page or the Updates page for more info on what's changed and read the ChamberNotes.txt within the install folder for a full technical rundown. <br>I've also added a small patch for <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2015/03/nocturne.html" target="">Nocturne</a></b> which includes a DDrawCompat .ini file that will limit the framerate so the flappiness of the wind physics isn't so flappy. Saw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQqXH5_Kv14" target="_blank">RagnaRox</a>'s excellent video on the subject and after being totally surprised by the shout-out, I thought I'd better include it. Just unzip to the install folder and you're done!<br><br>Click on!<br></div><div>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/ark-of-time.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/ark-of-time.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3idH9RMIc8AojUFRzwXW2JRYrYibPvpxztrpg7GxJZG_Mqd6Bk4J5uWP70MoUW2pbiuKZtBBS53yu6k6QvnPbJ3RRMe1ThiyCvBkIoSQfxCX9FX0TmcU1r-cSPfSUlAnchCrNpjS62KjLmWPMRNzwBq-__hg9RqfXe7NjAqqhwQ8xQnHwI3yF6mdYwvM/s320/Ark%20of%20Time.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/cyberbykes-shadow-racer-vr.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/cyberbykes-shadow-racer-vr.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh172TTr6Hq1K3iTP90ZRswJLr31OPSb76kuwFuJLwMGKV02y6Jv0KxfmujOSnMLE0yUrtZTDoOjIYHMlLl8W6mKDTA5n-7W67y8I1DnUCkmoDH45O-pDM5rTr4CLQOMrWxWew21UyarlvRI0gMUA0Q8uQqmEoAUaWKQ6YmCb0TpNhiF8KT-fxLwUsPZZA/s320/CyberBykes.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/indiana-jones-action-games.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/indiana-jones-action-games.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYd8CP5dZ6YfMjovbaWjdV7bgtG4kl03q7FWtrWsQymenWikEFuojiWV_sScwsos3A91rkpfbDFzg8FmQFa4ITi8G5AojfqdnYRVYwIYQ0vhZLEDRDYVFhRWyOJ2jXOOChrmNcgzqlSav1wkVyvDzunDj5ROycZeWYBjDoiMUenB2r5Rn5l57WdT8L0jM/s320/Indiana%20Jones%20-%20The%20Action%20Games.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/magic-mayhem.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/magic-mayhem.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbApLJKQgwBL2tJSwC5AznPvPAA_EbtaptfRMXoA9awXZFLdkNvZZ9sfVhYyJo4HnxvI7MZipi5nIUNA94hCB76WPGisO92qk4Jc-qUXbXqW7LJeg2P714SfGILXI9lCy_nbaFbd_DyTTQronQILlO2rX3G_aqNF2eU1v_9hERtmepD_PwhP0VXMJiwF8/s320/Magic%20&%20Mayhem.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simtown-town-you-build-yourself.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simtown-town-you-build-yourself.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyUD1jMDHM5D0uPMqnQ79SZxnOAZ0AogxRmFJzSfxR7RufG__W6PTn2So-DBbJa9VgaxIv2_Nv3ticD8KR2He5EkTVcC3cFroFiayLFgPd9OtWVvAWMiujE6galvVl5RHz8dj_Hy3nXaL3myeAwxH3RZ4-WHCwNjwWjTcqObUiAZ5RfV_Sej1pPZuX6g/s320/SimTown.jpg" width="167"></a></div>
<br>Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny may have come out at the end of last month, but I didn't see it until the beginning of this one. I like it fine enough. It was generally level in quality making me prefer it to the mess that was Kingdom of the Crystal Skull but I must say that Spielberg's misfire is the more memorable movie. The highs are much higher there but its the depths of its lows that make me like this new one a little more. I'll hand over my full thoughts at the end-of-year movie rundown, but until then I've collated a bunch of Indiana Jones games no-one seems to remember anymore. It took me a hell of a long while to do, so I'll have to give <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/indiana-jones-action-games.html"><b>Indiana Jones: The Action Games</b></a> (1982-1994 Various) my pick of the month, even if most of its content is more fascinating than fantastic. It include the original Atari 2600 game based on the original movie, the Temple of Doom arcade game and its many ports, almost all platform iterations of The Last Crusade and the action side of The Fate of Atlantis. Including ports, variations and a number of other oddities, that's nearly 40 games!<br><br>My real pick would probably be <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/magic-mayhem.html">Magic & Mayhem</a></b> (1998 Virgin Interactive Ent & Mythos Games Ltd), a fantasy-set strategy game from the folks behind the original X-COM trilogy. <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/ark-of-time.html">Ark of Time</a></b> (1997 International Computer Entertainment Ltd) is a decent point-and-click adventure that sees a journalist stumbles upon an Atlantean conspiracy. <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/cyberbykes-shadow-racer-vr.html">CyberBykes: Shadow Racer VR</a></b> (1995 Artificial Software, LLC) is an early attempt at consumer VR, but more interesting than that is Charlie Brooker's (of Black Mirror fame) bizarre PC Zone review. To cap off the month, I've returned to the world of the Sims with <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/simtown-town-you-build-yourself.html">SimTown: The Town You Build Yourself</a> </b>(1995 Maxis Inc). It's a more kid friendly version of SimCity that must've been installed on school PCs the world over.<br><br>I only have two updates this month, and both are revisions of games from last month. A lot of people have been having issues with <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/clue-murder-at-boddy-mansion-aka-cluedo.html">Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion</a></b>. I suspect their systems are missing one of the Microsoft Visual C++ packages (link in the <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/faq.html#QUESTION10" target="_blank">FAQ</a>) which I recommend every retro PC gamer install. Version 2 of the game's installer now launches using the offical .exe instead of one modified with the NoCD patch. It will also use Image Drive Portable to automatically manage virtual CD mounting. I've also put a limit on the framerate for <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-reap.html"><b>The Reap</b></a> which makes the game much more playable.<br><br>That's it for this month! Until next time...<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/07/monthly-5-july-2023.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-9194013438776310602023-06-30T20:00:00.030+01:002023-11-20T15:39:30.672+00:00MONTHLY 5 - June 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/bug-too.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/bug-too.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Eiv9ta4VTQSEO2TbdVT53meOB-dlgmJTeFjCjBRzQQWOfdzvDgxyc6x_Swu0aENqzdl4W-EODmJ3LC4Ud3nKKDAhbFY6VRi8y-GjvFC9SJZfUnLEoeFWs-zTAd3JOMKftDtujzOMZy4oe-8-nD0glKOc9YF_naMgI0nH4wd0ZVYBUuEAlUa1fbCa/s320/Bug%20Too!.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/clue-murder-at-boddy-mansion-aka-cluedo.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/clue-murder-at-boddy-mansion-aka-cluedo.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpXcMMSA3qlvYJZEzCUrJUNgOXUzq9VUdFgmUap-ENTeD7ex5ZAw08IsrXr832x59p0w-5QEC_0w1TtzNMrNzvM0aZRaIvu89tHEaRdFi-8UyQhJltKUI59H5XeVaPdaRgDUenbPJnR-TrFUV14hghBzDTaXWZji1ICX8YF5wRFwWEOlNSQ7k9XN6/s320/Clue%20-%20Murder%20at%20Boddy%20Mansion.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/hi-octane.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/hi-octane.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMDh8GhnkyfKXfETKOqzlKqj2ykXIsiUaQgTIDmnOtW6cpvQzq2Jgl56kepr7eKhlUkdnId1HyHUnlwzXFvrD6WgMTlgwNKduygxVKt0p71ynrAQy6Lywo5s4stsXM2s6O34COwTkWVgXlQAywrPbBYdZP-ZPshGICWAaVBhrInFmDYgg6DJOlKVOq/s320/Hi-Octane.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-reap.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-reap.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MJtZKhNTJTUUzDFOCxc7suMKqZQc5MC9o4oQdJmBKnUpbcHSuKKt4-v1xDsqslto68SWY93KT7TWKEZP1mjXdSPHxKAzsyw3rhAHIWZ-vd3SyBbx-CSnNCoAigonWwpHtuHCOVQAbm0eKzISL-V777DPKu4fJxbKd_SX-9tceka8wDfsgF6E0v2w/s320/The%20Reap.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/synnergist.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/synnergist.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_YC6VJ_-_Bjpo7piqf323M6UEXxXKzr4UMzyZk4kFZ7tIlo9RNE4k2timPqeq0sGPKgHRYWaaWpmBB3ds8yk23DYimLzprByepdgDm_qNiWYIhruO9fA1zEuQ6qLfck0nMabvJArgYfJ7iLTy8ojNCZ7Kbw4Us58nO3C4pRDLSx4kk1hwXgrM6iwU/s320/Synnergist.jpg" width="167"></a></div>
<br>Summer is here, and after a scorching hot June, it's time get out of the sun, stay indoors and play some ancient PC Games! Pick of the month is <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/synnergist.html">Synnergist</a> </b>(1996 Vicarious Visions), an adventure game with a history as fascinating as its neo-noir plotline. If you haven't had enough of last month's Bug!, how about it's sequel <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/bug-too.html">Bug Too!</a></b> (1996-1997 SEGA). Both now also include the Saturn originals ready to play for you SEGA-loving entomologists out there. Next up, play the classic board game with some nifty graphics and computer-animated FMV sequences in <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/clue-murder-at-boddy-mansion-aka-cluedo.html">Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion</a> </b>(1998 Hasbro Interactive) or <b>Cluedo: Murder at Blackwell Grange</b> as its known for us Brits. For something a little more high octane, play <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/hi-octane.html">Hi-Octane</a> </b>(1995 Bullfrog Productions), a futuristic racing game for PC-DOS, PlayStation and Saturn. Is it a WipEout beater? Lastly, <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/the-reap.html">The Reap</a> </b>(1997 Housemarque Games) is a great-looking early shoot-em-up from the folks who gave us Super Stardust and Returnal.<br><br>There's also a few updates to talk about. <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2015/06/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-riddle-of.html">Ripley's Believe it Not: The Riddle of Master Lu</a> has not only had its DOSBox updated and tweaked to fix a bug, but now also includes a manual and mini player's guide. <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2016/08/dust-tale-of-wired-west.html">Dust: A Tale of the Wired West</a> also adds a maual while utilising the upgraded features of DOSBox-X. Finally, in addition to last month's Bug! for PC, <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/bug.html">Bug! for Saturn</a> is now available. See their game pages or the <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/game-updates.html">Game Updates</a> section for full information.<br><br>Head on past the jump and click on those links to read my full thoughts and make up your own mind by giving them a play them yourselves.<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/06/monthly-5-june-2023.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-62802468109769004382023-05-31T20:00:00.113+01:002023-12-12T23:00:20.861+00:00MONTHLY 5 - May 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/alida-enigmatic-giant.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/alida-enigmatic-giant.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPhbqi-2kULfBg1vTwIzDm6SlIdshYkG-ir8g2W5MTL8I3pBx84We4eZj8cGrIGSPY7I34r5TbBDFlU_98mVmGApuMaQJpSAbpDddTEizvdtHM0stSKC-6Thm7YL4TBuoagFN6lJVfDsUFm5sYCkIe6diHvJkfodeOiVMjIZtStNgt3mPzcxEJmf-/s320/Alida%20-%20The%20Enigmatic%20Giant.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/bug.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/bug.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWBwZjl-tuvaGH1LzXFNzq93L4WvPnVh9N3byy0t7Ee-YWwLyNwTiIBKA3365dcvCxp0sxvfkHg9pU4j-w6HYEUh0Q3FpLmeMLJS91ZogHx48jFh89z3lnQgo9W5DXo9oi68Z_BGB-DxLUOnimQDHKeqsWcUBVuKIhmVOLhxpqIWBCcirG5LHKt5C/s320/Bug!%20%28W95%29.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/kings-bounty-classic-collection.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/kings-bounty-classic-collection.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAD6d1mzZzLXVv5gTPQg-kkvSEyck8vX1YglrNbghpacQwcc3N4QLVt8eTApwRi-Pv6svwfLMKnYfXSq3mUJ_-ldEYDBHmZ6YUfhTTVYZgWFs_s5eg-n7rlb54o6n3LmZEXSRE-secDPmG35DrU8BpDPXOk2c3F9ZJ46KhXc3pNZWlm7H7fgHSc84/s320/King%27s%20Bounty%20-%20DOS.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/nightstone.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/nightstone.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kfLovxBxywswdygxVMEhDMqOO3Mx32bL66Y7uN8TZ9YC6lzGZFuBLWLq9iyem1M8BSsASBArlDD8VFBG0hKEPboudZG1lATaYM1_LgUEoA6pcjy4gPA6i1jc2GoBgGSLHAra3Mrvo_ZKtWgf1HE5RKT--mVToEbh-72SpVcNHD7LLuNkPHWAI3eT/s320/NightStone.jpg" width="167"></a> <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/woodspell-enchanted-forest-of-learning.html"><img alt="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/woodspell-enchanted-forest-of-learning.html" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-_EDZYjW1T5MPvZmcExDpxDRtC01DRzd-DDOXSfdNdCObEWGrZz_abr81UVov6CZXcUkjqpHMfrbT8fSWSOY6zpfeg5LGF8IrTXIyBK1_YLEczRm29GdDaadr9F_Ik39zUoymaGhFSwfoMPcGGrmbpNlFj9MYngC35OhRLnXSTaGIpTAo7Q5jbgY/s320/Woodspell.jpg" width="167"></a></div>
<br>A lot has happened in blighty this past month. Not only have we regained our rightful place as almost last in Eurovision, but we've only gone and crowned ourselves a new King! To commemorate this fact, I've been playing a game where one such monarch pillages his kingdom and sends his subjects to their deaths by fighting each other. That game is King's Bounty, and I've collated most of its ports and revisions in a compilation I call the <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/kings-bounty-classic-collection.html">King's Bounty Classic Collection</a> </b>(1990-1994 New World Computing). <br><br>That being said, my personal pick of the month is a blatant yet highly enjoyable Myst clone called <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/alida-enigmatic-giant.html">Alida: The Enigmatic Giant</a></b> (2004 Dejavu Worlds). Also available is one of the earliest stabs at a 3D platformer in the unfairly forgotten <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/bug.html">Bug! for PC</a> </b>(1996 SEGA). For the more adventurous among you, the hack-n-slash RPG <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/nightstone.html">NightStone</a></b> (2001 New Horizons Studios) is worth a play and to cap out the month, we enter an educational fantasy land with beautiful art in <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/woodspell-enchanted-forest-of-learning.html"><b>Woodspell: The Enchanted Forest of Learning and Fun</b></a> (1996 Mediola SRL).<br><br>As for the updates, we have three. <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/disneys-hades-challenge.html"><b>Disney's Hercules: Hades Challenge</b></a> and <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2015/06/chewy-esc-from-f5.html">Chewy: ESC from F5</a> </b>have been given the ScummVM treatment while <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/star-wars-episode-i-phantom-menace.html">Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace</a> </b>has had some tweaks for those with AMD cards. Head on over to their game pages for full details.<br><br>For this month's games, head on over past the jump. Enjoy!<br>
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<a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2023/05/monthly-5-may-2023.html#more">Read more »</a>Biffman 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/10163763573158975266noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4423256436225847966.post-78264556727327347922023-04-30T20:00:00.011+01:002023-11-20T15:40:03.624+00:00MONTHLY 5 - April 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br>If you saw one film in cinemas this past month, chances are it was Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. I saw it with most of my D&D group and had an awesome time - perhaps the most fun I've had in a theatre post-pandemic. So, I thought I'd dig out some old D&D games of yesterear and give them a whirl. Of the three chosen for this month's monthly five, classic computer RPG <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/pool-of-radiance-ruins-of-myth-drannor.html">Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor</a></b> (2001 UbiSoft Entertainment) is my fantasy pick of the month, but with its mix of wargame strategy and first-person role-playing, <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/birthright-gorgon-alliance.html"><b>Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance</b> </a>(1996 Sierra On-Line) is also pretty good. Less so is <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/iron-blood-warriors-of-ravenloft.html"><b>Iron & Blood: Warriors of Ravenloft</b> </a>(1996-1997 TSR & Acclaim Entertainment). This one-on-one fighter featuring well-known D&D characters, classes and races is pretty pants and I tried both the DOS and PlayStation versions in a vain attempt to find something good. For <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kusoge" target="_blank">kusoge</a> gamers only.<br><br>Beyond the giant lizards and underground chambers, I've kept the variety up with a much-requested mech action game called <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/g-nome.html"><b>G-NOME</b></a> (1997 7th Level Inc). For adventure-gamers there's the obscure Amiga point-and-clicker called <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/sixth-sense-investigations.html"><b>Sixth Sense Investigations</b></a> (1998 CineTECH); a respectable indie game that's heavily inspired by LucasArts' Day of the Tentacle. It's pretty good too if you can forgive its terrible Leicester-accented voice acting. <br><br>For this month's updates, we begin with <b><a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2017/04/obsidian.html">Obsidian</a> </b>which now takes advantage of its induction to ScummVM's list of supported games. <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-amazing-spider-man-collection.html"><b>The Amazing Spider-Man Collection</b></a><b> </b>has also been updated and tweeked which fixes errors, adds manuals and updates emulators. See the <a href="https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/p/game-updates.html">Game Updates</a> section or head on over to their review pages for full update info.<br><br>That's it for this month! I'll see you at the end of May for more classic gaming goodness. Until then, head on after the jump to read my thoughts on April's ragtag group of aging code.<br>
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