Author Archives: Derek Yu

What is a game? Professor M. Mouse of Texas, America claims that the word game denotes "the historical process by which the term game has been characterised and understood".

If you see something that looks like a videogame but isn't, you should notify the Police. – [from HarmonyZone.org]

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MADHOUSE is rough around the edges and not particularly well-balanced, but has the kind of charm that I love to see in indie games… to the point where even the imbalances feel “right” at times (or at least really funny). There’s also quite a bit of unique detail in the characters, weapons, and environments, which keeps it feeling fresh match after match. I’ll be honest, though, the best way to play is the way we played it: with the Special Edition, with Paul there giggling to himself, and on a projector with a bunch of other nerds watching and cheering. – [Derek’s TIGSource Post]

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Cho Ren Sha 68k is a fast-paced vertical shoot ’em up that was originally made for the Japanese home computer called Sharp X68000. Certain enemies release three power-ups in a spinning triangle. Skilled players can fly in the middle and collect them all. – [TIGdb Description]

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I loved this game so much that I even made a walkthrough for it, with screenshots of every level, before and after the carnage. – [Derek’s TIGSource post]

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I’m totally new to game development, and this is my first try at making a game, so I hope people don’t mind indulging me with this. It’s a homage both to Archer Maclean and to the rubber shuriken which was supposed to be in my ‘Last Ninja 2’ box, but wasn’t. – [Author’s Description, in a 2007 TIGSource forum post]

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TW2099 is an entertaining blend of action and real-time squad tactics. There’s nothing superhuman about your character – he’s just like any other grunt except that he has the ability to issue simple commands and summon reinforcements. As such, the game does a great job of making you feel like you’re part of a large-scale war (up to 50 guys on the screen, depending on your settings). […] a testament to how enjoyable it can be to play a game where you’re not a lonely hero. – [Review by Derek on TIGdb]

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That may not be a “long” time, but it will be a HARD time! You’ll be lucky if you survive… – [In game Text]

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If you’re looking to get into the games on the site, here’s a good place to start. […] Contains: Burn the trash, Clean Asia!, Fractal Fighter, Fuck Space, God Came to the Cave, Illegal Communication, Minubeat, Mondo Agency, Mondo Mecials, MSOIDS, Protoganda, Psychosomnium, Retro II, Seizuredome, Shotgun Ninja, The Design and xWUNG. – [Author’s Description]

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Use your deflecting skills to collect combos of like-colored balls while raking up a big score. Taking a risk might pay off, but can you stay in control? – [Author’s Description]

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To some a dream come true, to others an offensive piece of crap. – [Author’s Description]

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