Video Games

Qxw and Crux Qxw and Crux- Free crossword constructor and grid filler. [Linux] Crossword Express Crossword Express- A crossword puzzle compiler. [Windows and Macintosh] Crossdown Crossdown- Crossword construction tool. [Windows]. Crossword Weaver Crossword Weaver- Make crossword puzzles using your words. Two styles of puzzles. Multiple puzzles from the same list. Different difficulty levels. (Windows.) Puzzle Express Puzzle Express- Puzzle playing shareware software, including crosswords, fill ins, coded crosswords, word search puzzles and logic puzzles. Crossword Construction Kit Crossword Construction Kit- The Desktop Publisher for Crosswords. Features the ability to make puzzles in fun shapes (diamonds, doughnuts, and trains). [Windows] Crossword Compiler Crossword Compiler- Aimed at both educational and professional market. Provides downloads, ordering, screenshots, and company information. [Windows] Aeronaut's Cryptic Crosswords Aeronaut's Cryptic Crosswords- Online and printable puzzles. JGames JGames- Over a dozen puzzles in a java applet. All-Star mini Crostics All-Star mini Crostics- Over 100 puzzles in a java applet. New puzzles added semi-weekly. Puzzability Puzzability- A sample interactive puzzle. Requires Java. CRpuzzles CRpuzzles- Over 100 mini Crostic puzzles. Sue Gleason's Sue Gleason's- Java applet updated bi-weekly, registration required. Subscription needed for daily solving competition, archives and puzzle creation software. Gamers Hell Gamers Hell- Review, by Thomas Cap: "Spyro could really have been a hit - most of the levels and especially Spyro himself are well detailed and you can enjoy exploring the large w… IGN IGN- Reviewed by Douglass C. Perry [6/10]. "Only a slightly better than average platformer. Slightly." Includes screen shots and gameplay movies. [PlayStation 2] Game Over Online Magazine Game Over Online Magazine- Reviewed by Alex Fitzgerald [48%]. "The gameplay, music, sound effects, and graphics are all sorely lacking and have mediocre written all over them." In… The Gamer's Temple The Gamer's Temple- Reviewed by Tim Jordan [68%]. "There really isn't anything that separates it from other Spyro games." Includes screen shots. [PlayStation 2] WorthPlaying (PlayStation 2) WorthPlaying (PlayStation 2)- Preview, by Geson Hatchett: "Sonic Heroes is an imperfect, yet highly fun game." WorthPlaying WorthPlaying- Review by Geson Hatchett, with screen shots. Compares implementation between GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 versions. GameSpy GameSpy- Review by Russ Fischer. Score: 3 out of 5. Game Rankings Game Rankings- Review, by George: "Trouble is, for most longtime Sonic fans, this expanded Sonic universe isn't very compelling..." [Score: 67 out of 100] Worthplaying Worthplaying- Review: "Sonic Battle is a surprisingly creative, fun take on mascot-driven fighting games." [Score: 7.5 out of 10] Gaming Target Gaming Target- Review, by D'Marcus Beatty: "Sonic Battle isn’t the best fighting game in its genre, but it does enough things well to make it into a good game." [Score: 7 out of 1… IGN IGN- Review, by Craig Harris: "While Sonic Battle is a surprisingly enjoyable fighter on the GBA, it isn't without its problems." [Score: 8.0 out of 10] Gaming Target Gaming Target- Preview, by Jeremy Siegel: "Well, maybe this is the path that Sonic should stay on, at least for now." IGN IGN- Review, by Craig Harris: "The addition of two tag-team characters in Sonic Advance 3 definitely changes things up considerably, as do the much larger and more expansive level… EuroGamer EuroGamer- Review, by Tom Bramwell: "This is the sort of game we need to encourage." WorthPlaying WorthPlaying- Review, by Carlos: "Fans of the platforming genre and Sonic alike would do well to pick up this game." [Score: 8.3 out of 10] The Next Level The Next Level- Review, by AFX: "It’s fast fun, and it’s the sort of game any GBA owner should have." [Grade: B+] Gaming Target Gaming Target- Review, by Tim McGrew: "Although the difficulty will definitely catch a few Sonic veterans off guard at first, the rewards are definitely worth the effort." [Score:… IGN IGN- Review, by Craig Harris: "As good as the original Sonic Advance was, the sequel is a much better platformer." [Score: 9 out of 10] Gaming Target Gaming Target- Review, by Matt Swider. "If given the chance to play a mere ten seconds of the game, you’re sure to realize the intense thrill that Sonic Advance can bring, mostly … IGN IGN- Review, by Craig Harris: "...Sega's GBA development team pulled out a wonderful handheld title..." [Score: 9.1 out of 10] IGN IGN- Review, by Chadd Chambers: "Sonic N is a great game that ultimately may be impossible to fully enjoy with the limitations of the N-Gage's screen ratio." [Score: 6 out of 10] IGN IGN- Reviewed by Jeremy Dunham, score: 7.1 out of 10. Includes screen shots and gameplay movies. Prince of Persia The Sands of Time Prince of Persia The Sands of Time- Offers cheats, FAQs, reviews, previews, movies, screen shots, news, and discussion forums. Adventure Classic Gaming review Adventure Classic Gaming review- [2.75/5] "Savior? Or salami?" by Matthew Cooper Manic Miner for JAVA Manic Miner for JAVA- Manic Miner for Java enabled mobile phones. Manic Miner for Windows 95 Manic Miner for Windows 95- Rewrite of the original, at three times the resolution, that works on Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT. The Tipshop The Tipshop- Hacking tips, and advice on how to complete the Nightmare Room. Jet Set Willy II: The Map Jet Set Willy II: The Map- A map of the ZX Spectrum version, including details of the Cartography Room, and a recommended route with timings and counts of items and rooms. Your Spectrum 16 - Frontlines Your Spectrum 16 - Frontlines- "The game's going to be set once again in Miner Willy's mansion but he's had a few extensions built to the West Wing since JSW - there'll be a lot m… Your Spectrum 18 - Jet Set Willy 2 Your Spectrum 18 - Jet Set Willy 2- "Miner Willy's back in the major follow-up to his first appearance as a jet setter. Find out what he's up to and fear not for all your old POKE… Jet-Set Willy II Room Format Jet-Set Willy II Room Format- Byte-level technical description of how rooms were specified. Fat Freddy's Cat #5 - The Quirkafleeg Fat Freddy's Cat #5 - The Quirkafleeg- Describes the history of the term "Quirkafleeg" and of the eponymous room. Jet Set Willy Walkthrough Jet Set Willy Walkthrough- A QuickTime movie of Jet Set Willy being played from start to finish. Recorded at five times the normal speed. Crash 4: Jet Set Willy Crash 4: Jet Set Willy- A review of the game, describing it as "one of the most addictive and finest Spectrum games", with screenshots. MDFS Software MDFS Software- Includes a room map, links to game editors and other resources, and the source to a number of patches to the game engine. Your Spectrum 4 - Jet Set Willy Your Spectrum 4 - Jet Set Willy- Includes a review by Sue Denham, screen shots, and a hacker's guide by Andrew Pennell. Your Spectrum 6 - Jet Set Willy Your Spectrum 6 - Jet Set Willy- Many POKEs for the original Jet Set Willy, and a complete list of rooms with their numbers.