Moon Trip

One of the games I'm currently playing is called by various names, but essentially is based on Verne's A Trip to the Moon It's an adventure game with lots of clicking just to figure out, and lots of restarts, and, well it isn't as easy as it sounds. It is a beautiful game, and really has a Riven quality to it, though cartoonish, in a Victorian way. I'm determined to finish it!

One of the problems I have with many of the expensive games I have bought is that I rarely finish them. I get to a point where I'm stuck and just quit. Even games that cost around $60 languish on my drive, unused. This one was $6.99 from Big Fish. Love it!

I have finished all but 3 of the games I have bought through them; this one, Enlightenus, and Syberia II are still in process.

Wish me luck.

ENLIGHTENUS

Just finished playing Enlightenus - a great adventure/hidden object/puzzle game. Realy enjoyed it, and will probably buy the next one.At least it was a finished story and doesn't force me to buy a second version to continue the story like so many games have lately.

Keep on gaming...

Well, I've been through a bunch since the last post. Dire Grove was great, and a finished story, yet it still allows for the series to continue. I'm playing several fight now. Dream Chronicles - I'm on the third of four games. And Siberia - first of two. Oh, and NiBiRu. Really nice graphics.They are time wasters, but a great way to calm the mind before going to bed. At least for me.

I've really enjoyed computer gaming since the old DOS days. Back then they were the old arcade style. I was really spoiled when Windows got big and Myst came out. Immersive worlds are my favorite. I guess that's why I enjoyed the movie Avatar so much; it let me become part of the world in a way most movies don't. Not that I'm a big 3D fan. It gives me headaches. Wearing funny glasses is not my idea of a good time. It's bad enough that I have to wear them to read or see anything close to my face.

But back to games - I sure do enjoy them. Yet I still find myself sitting in front of the TV at night with an old fashioned newspaper crossword puzzle.

Games. Fun, technological, or not. Enjoy.

Dire Grove

Oooh - a good one. Part of the Mystery Case Files series, this one is amazing. I went for the collector's edition which includes the strategy guide and some extras. Glad I did. Only about half-way through but I am really enjoying it. It is set in an icy village so you get really cold - dress warm!

Hidden Expedition - Devil's Triangle

Finished it - great game but it is a to be continued. That seems to be a trend with the latest games. This is about the fourth one I have finished that leaves it open for the next one. Just give me an entire story - all wrapped up with no questions left!

Well, I will get the next installment. The ploy works. :-)

Crosswords

Ok, I've become my mother. Well, at least I am into one of her favorite pastimes. I've begun doing crossword puzzles. It began with the TV Guide, then progressed into an occasional LA Times puzzle. Once in a while, I'll do the one in the local Glendale paper. It's fun. And educational, sort of. I do learn some new words. and it exercised my memory. I usually do them after dinner, while watching TV. I can't just sit and watch TV - too boring. I have to be doing at least two things at a time.

Funny how the old-fashioned low-tech things are sometimes the most fun.

Solitaire

Ok, Fairy Solitaire. It's addictive. I love seeing the little creatures that mature while I play. I love the fact that it isn't timed. Pretty graphics. Good music. Winning a hand.

I also like Tri-Peaks Solitaire. Similar, yet different graphic content and I collect museum pieces instead of little creatures.

Both are really fun, and available from Big Fish Games.