Quick review of some new GS software...

[ltchean@iss.nus.sg (Lim Thye Chean)]

Out of This World
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This is cool, buy it. If you want the best game available on GS at the moment,
buy iy. If you want more cool games like this, buy it.

It is simply fantastic.

By the world, please don't believe what GS+ reviewer said about the speed.
I am using a Zip GS 9/32, running the full screen mode is NOT slow. I think
he might be using a 7MHz Transwarp or a Zip GS 8/16. I really like this
game, especially in full screen mode.

The sound is very realistic, there are a lot of nice details, and it really
attracts me. On the other hand, although The Gate and Immortal is cool,
I can't make myself to play for more than one level, but OOTW has make me
played until level 5, in which I am not able to bypass the falling rocks.

BTW, don't rely entirely on the walk through if you want to see what is in
the game. In the second level, for example, when you are in the elevator,
go UP, and you can see the entire alien city through the window! (thanks
DOTW for the tip)

I recommend this game whole-heartedly. 


Kangaroo
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Another cool piece of software. I especially like the nice detail they put
in, like colour scrolled list with shadowed icons, hierachical menu with
variable speed, etc.

Basically, although this is a software you can survived without, it is a
really nice addition. It is so much superior to SuperDataPath.

I recommend it. It is one of the best add on for the GS. BTW, I did not
encountered any problem with it. It just work as advertised, and gives you
nice surprise everywhere.


AutoArk
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I have written about it. The interface is good, the software works, but 
unfortunately it is slow.

Personally I like it, but I hope it can be better. Now I am waiting for 
somebody to tell me more about HardPressed.

I am wondering, why AA does not just expand in memory?

I think this is worth a look.


Shangai II
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Unfortunately, this program is not well done. More expensive than OOTW, it
does not reach my expectation.

I have been a fan of Shanghai, and have completed all levels in Shanghai II
on my IBM PS/2, except the Drangon's Eye game. I bought this game, hoping to
play it on my GS.

But this is what I found:

1. This game is slow! I am using a Zip 9/32, but it seems that it is slower
   than my Shanghai in 2.8 MHz! If you have played Majong GS before, you know
   the speed.

2. The graphics is not well designed. I am refering to the Majong tiles, it
   is not as good as the original Shanghai.

3. Fortunately it works without problem. But for a game at this price, I expect
   something better.




Thye Chean


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