Archive for the ‘Arcade Games’ Category

Super Mario Bros 3

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Super Mario Bros 3 is the tremendously popular and the last released Super Mario video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Super Mario 3 Scenario

In Super Mario 3, Mario and Luigi’ mission is to save the seven kings of the seven worlds. Each king owns a magic wand that was stolen by one of the Koopalings, and turned each king into an animal. After setting free the seven kings from being animals, Mario and Luigi must rescue the Princess again after learning that Bowser conceptualized all the incidents in order to divert the attention of Mario and Luigi as Bowser abducts the Princess.

The Good

The storyline itself is really good making it a real hit for everyone playing the game. The latest power ability of Mario is very convincing. Compared with the previous SMB released where Mario is able to throw fireballs, the additional highlight in Super Mario Bros 3 is the suit system where special powers can be taken hold.

These powers include the ability to become a statue, capability for flight and be in command of swimming. Unlike in other games, the idea of being able to store power-ups intended for future use in the remaining part of the game is just one feature that made this version a stand out from the previous Super Mario series. These power-ups were made to look more pleasurable and amusing and not just made for the sake of having it. Indeed, it was able to improve that is expected of a series. The challenging points in SMB 3 make available chances to earn extra lives, through collecting coins, choosing and picking up special mushrooms or by merely finishing up each levels until you reach the remaining levels.

Super Mario Bros 3

The graphics are additional features that made the game a real knockout. The whole thing was very colorful and everything was brightly colored but was so good to look at. Clear images all throughout the game duration are very evident. All game levels were made to look really good combined with a map screen that is more creatively established rather than just merely jumping from one level to another. Fun mini games on the map are very entertaining adding up to the many positive attributes of the game.

Conclusion

Considered as a masterpiece, the only bad observed from Super Mario Bros 3 are the villains. There might be some minimal flaws but in overall did not create evident imperfection. These flaws were very negligible, enough for this game to be considered flawless.

Finally, if you come about to thinking of shopping online for games, try buying Super Mario Bros in case you still haven’t got the chance to play with this game. Try playing this game for a few minutes and you will end up sitting there until you finish all the game levels.

Alcazar Game

Monday, October 1st, 2007

There are many different types of games found on the internet that meet the varied entertainment needs of different natured people. One of the most popular genres of games available today is platform games which had started all the say in the early 1980s. Today there are many 2D and 3D platform games for you to play; of which one of them is the game Alcazar.

It is rather easy for you to play Alcazar as this is a game where you have to control the stick man of the game and make him jump from one platform to another platform. You have to use the spacebar for doing all your jumping work from platform to platform, in alcazar. All this is done while the stick man walks from side to side. There are altogether ten floors that you have to go through to proceed to the next stage of the game.

There are numerous platform types found in a game of Alcazar that makes the game rather addictive to the ardent game player. However at times, you are sure to find the game to be a rather tricky game to play. For example, you may at times find it rather difficult to find sufficient space to jump onto different platforms. However you can overcome this problem by bouncing off walls.

When playing alcazar, it is important that you ensure that you don’t fall off the platforms of the game. This is because this ends up in a reduction in your health levels. The main reason Alcazar proves to be a very additive game is that there are many different platform types for you to choose from, and play in the game. However at times you find that things turn out to be rather tricky, so be ready to use your brains to overcome situations.

When playing Alcazar, remember that you gain a hundred points when using the platform for the first time. However once you use the same platform a second time, you will lose 10 points. You will get a better understanding of the rules and regulations once you download the game as there are different instructions to be followed for different platform types of Alcazar game.

There is no need for waiting long for the download of the game as this is an easily downloadable game. Moreover, there are many gaming sites on the internet where you can download your game of Alcazar from; making it even more easier for you to play the game.

So if you are one of those game enthusiasts who enjoy playing a game for relaxation, without the stress of shooting and fighting to reach a mission, you are sure to find yourself enjoying a game of Alcazar.

Perfect Passer

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

The internet makes it possible for anyone to play online arcade games, casino games, puzzle games and many more games while sitting in the comfort of your home. One of the more popular arcade and sports games of today is the game, Perfect Passer.

This is a one player game where the aim of the game is to make a touchdown to proceed to the next level. Perfect Passer has three levels of play which are sequential, with each level being more difficult than the previous level. There are five running patterns to choose, and use to make a touchdown. Moreover, the touchdown has to be done within ten passes to qualify for the next level.

As usual, Perfect Passer starts at the first level, where your team is pitted against two defenders. As you increase your level, your number of defendants increases. So in the second level you have three defenders obstructing you and four defenders obstructing you in the third level. Once the third run downfield is complete, your game is over.

If you want, you may start the game from the second or third level by using the corresponding buttons found on the left of the screen. If you start on the second level, you remain at level II for two runs downfield and are then moved to the third level automatically for the last run. And if you start the game on the third level, you remain on that level throughout the game. Though it is possible to change levels while playing your runs, you have to start from the beginning again.

The five possible running patterns you can use in Perfect Passer are Slant, Out, Streak, In and Stop n’ go. On deciding on your running pattern, you can determine where the receiver runs and where the quarterback throws the ball. You can also make the runner move to the opposite side of the field by clicking on the Flip Play button BEFORE you decide on a play.

On choosing your play, you are shown where the receiver is likely to stop running; and depending on this, you make attempts to connect with the receiver by throwing the ball. The ball is thrown by moving the mouse so that the aiming cursor is placed where you intend to throw the ball. Then the left mouse button has to be clicked to throw the ball.

Each level ends either as intercepted and incomplete, complete, incomplete or as a perfect pass. It is depending on this that the next play is decided on. However, if you don’t score a touchdown after your 10 passes, the game ends, and you have to start a new game of Perfect Passer.

Bricks of Egypt

Monday, August 20th, 2007


The internet boasts of numerous gaming sites where you get to choose the type of game you and your family love to play. One of the more challenging games on the internet today is the game, Bricks of Egypt.

The game Bricks of Egypt is a game where you have to use your wits and intuition to get yourself out of the Egyptian world of fire-balls, gems, traps, lasers and hieroglyphs. This is an addictive breakout game which comes in three difficulty levels; and thus interesting for people of all ages.

Bricks of Egypt

These three difficulty levels come with 8 individual level packs. Having a knack in mathematics is an added advantage when playing Bricks of Egypt as you enjoy the game while enjoying superb bat and ball mathematics. You have to press the left button of your mouse to release the ball. Once it bounces off the wall, you have to hit it back to destroy the walls. Sometimes you may have to hit a wall more than once to see it destroyed.

The aim of the game lies in breaking through the ancient walls of Egypt so that you get to collect gems while gaining special powers. On reaching the Tutankhamen’s tomb, you get to move on to the next level, and more challenges. While making your way through the Bricks of Egypt, you have to catch green coins as a boost but avoid the red ones as they only hinder you.

You find you can play a game of Bricks of Egypt much better if you follow these tips of the game. When serving a new ball, aim so that the ball ends on the center of the paddle. This ensures a straighter shot when you release the ball. This point is important because the first few rebounds of the ball come from low hanging bricks. It is better to make sure these shots directly reach your paddle as you have no time to waste with mistakes.

Sometimes breaking holes in lower bricks is advantageous to you. Try to get the ball through these holes and into the open space beyond it so that it can bounce around and thus do more work for you breaking bricks, without any effort from your side.

Bonus items like gems and ankhs are found trapped above the bricks. Aim to break the bricks below them so that the bonus items fall down to you. catching them on your paddle earns you a bonus; however be careful with this as aiming for too much for a bonus may at times cost you your game.

Follow these tips, and enjoy your game of Bricks of Egypt to its maximum.

Disney Sports Soccer

Monday, August 6th, 2007

Sports games are usually games played on computers or videos that are simulations of real world games that are traditionally played by almost everyone being very popular both amongst professionals and also everyday people and there are many such sports games that have become best sellers in their own right. Thus, it is possible to find virtually every real sport available in the form of computer or video sports game and some of these games lay emphasis on the actual playing of each sport while others may deal with the strategy involved in playing the game. Some sports games even go so far as to satirize the game to make them quiet comic and has been from very long ago most popular and also very competitive and are good replicas of the actual sports played in real life.

Arcade games are surely very popular and many sports games are made as arcade games because the arcade game lend it well for sports that are very competitive where the focus of the arcade game is to score as high as possible. However, arcade games are far removed from reality and they require having experience with playing quick games and some of the examples that come to mind in this regard include NFL Blitz as also NBA Jam series. And, there are also certain sports that are no more than fiction and not related to any sport that we currently know of. A good example of this is Speedball 2 that has been an amazingly successful sports game.

A sports game worth considering is the one that is known as Disney Sports Soccer that has many of the characters of Disney that are so well loved and it is a game that is a heady mix of simulation style play and also has antics of an arcade style game. In one form, it has a goal of winning the dream cup through eliminating all of the competing teams while another aim of this game is win the challenge cup in which one team competes against every other team until each of them has been vanquished, while you can also opt to play the exhibition mode game in which there is either solo or even multiplayer format. All teams are captained by figures such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and also Minnie Mouse.

With the help of different buttons you can either shoot the ball or pass between players and there is also a turbo button to speed up running with ball and also for adding force to any shots you take. This is what happens when in offensive mode; though in defensive mode you can shoulder charge, slide tackle which makes the game even more interesting. Once you get the hang of the mechanics you will enjoy the Disney Sports Soccer game immensely.