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Mimi & The Mites
Mimi & the Mites is a fun shareware puzzle-action hybrid from Unobstructed Reason Corporation (probably the best game company name ever).
Although at first glance it looks like a standard side-scrolling game, it's actually a puzzle game whose complexity increases the more you play. Your goal in Mimi & the Mites seems simple: guide Mimi through 2D side-scrolling screens to the level exit without taking damage. Of course, it wouldn't be a game if there were no obstacles, and you'll encounter many types here. The most dangerous are the mites mentioned in the title. Luckily, the game offers you some ways to get rid of these slimy-looking pests. You can melt the mites with your zapper gun, although ammo conservation is crucial, as your ammo is limited and ammo reloading stations are scarce. You can also get rid of them is jumping on them from a ledge. In any case, the mites only remain in their harmless state for 30 seconds, so your best strategy is usually to eliminate them and run away. You lose a life when Mimi is touched by a mite or when you run out of time (in some levels with a time limit). Mites are not the only annoyance in the game. You'll often have to find and use pressure plates to disable force fields. To make things more difficult, some plates can only be activated by Mimi, while others can also be activated by the mites. This means that sometimes you have to lure the mites onto the pressure plates, and time it so that they land on the plate at the same time as you stand on another one. The best thing about Mimi & the Mites is that the more you play, the more new devices you discover and the more interesting the game becomes. The higher level areas have conveyors that take Mimi to a different floor (the mites also have their own conveyors, and will use them to get closer to you). Conveyor belts, portals and trap doors can either help you or kill you. You will also start collecting different types of ammo and weapons depending on the stage you are in. You'll come across fire guns, machine guns, laser cannons and stasis beams (used to freeze mites for 45 seconds). Despite the large amount of difficult challenges, the game is quite forgiving: after dying several times in the same level, you will be given the option to skip the level entirely and move on to the next one. This makes the game quite accessible for novices or puzzle players whose reflexes aren't too good.
Overall, I found Mimi & the Mites to be a fun, charming and engrossing game. The increasing variety of gameplay makes it like a less polished version of Epyx's Impossible Mission games. However, it should be noted that the game's graphics and sound and music are below average, coming off as frankly amateurish at points. But if it's the gameplay that counts, Mimi & the Mites will keep puzzle and action fans entertained.
Space Dude
Space Dude is a fun and quirky action game from FormGen.
Advertised as 'an interactive animated movie where you control the action', it's actually a loop of mini-games linked by cutscenes to advance the story. The story: the evil Dorf King has kidnapped the princess and his mechanical strike force Hopper is attacking the Golden City. It's up to you to help Space Dude (a hero who looks like Mr. Potato Head on a surfboard) rescue the princess and save the kingdom. You can do this in three ways: by building defensive bases from which to keep the Hoppers at bay, by taking on the Hoppers directly, or by taking the fight to King Dorf himself. The game ends when you manage to defeat King Dorf. Whatever action you decide to take, you have to travel to your destination point. During this time, you will enter an 'interactive sequence' in which you will usually have to avoid obstacles that the Dorf King or Mother Nature has placed in front of you. Once you have arrived, you will enter another 'interactive sequence' in which you will have to destroy the bad guys, whatever their form. As there are a dozen variations of both types of 'interactive sequences', the game seems to be very dynamic. This means that you will be able to play different interactive sequences even if you try to perform the same action repeatedly. This adds a lot of variety to the game, even though it essentially only has two types of gameplay: shoot'em-up and obstacle avoidance episodes. Graphics-wise, the game is pretty badly pixelated, although the cutscenes are much better. The backstory is also totally superfluous, though amusing in parts.
All in all, Space Dude has enough humor and gameplay to keep action gamers interested. It takes a little while to get used to the controls and know what to do in each scenario, but once you get the hang of the game, it's quite fun. If you like Wacky Funsters or similar action games, you'll have a lot of fun with this game. I give it a thumbs up, even though it's not the best.
Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity is a mesmerizing DOS game that was released in 1995 by 3D Realms. This action-packed game takes players on a thrilling journey through the solar system as they pilot a futuristic spacecraft. With stunning graphics and intense gameplay, Terminal Velocity quickly gained popularity among gamers and has since become a cult classic.
The game begins with players assuming the role of a space pilot on a mission to protect Earth from a hostile alien race known as the Hammerheads. The player's spacecraft, known as the TV-202, is equipped with advanced weapons and can transform into a lander for planetary missions. The gameplay is fast-paced and involves traversing through multiple levels, each with its own unique challenges and enemies.
One of the standout features of Terminal Velocity is its impressive 3D graphics, which were revolutionary for its time. The game utilizes raycasting technology to create a fully immersive environment that includes detailed landscapes, realistic weather effects, and even day and night cycles. This level of detail gave players a true sense of being in space and added to the overall intensity of the gameplay.
The sound design in Terminal Velocity is equally impressive, with a dynamic soundtrack that changes based on the gameplay and environment. The game's sound effects are also top-notch, with realistic engine noises, explosions, and radio transmissions that enhance the gaming experience. Furthermore, the game provides a customizable experience, allowing players to adjust the sound and graphics settings to suit their preferences.
Throughout the game, players encounter various types of enemies, including other spacecraft, ground turrets, and bosses. Each level presents a different set of challenges, requiring strategic thinking and precise maneuvering to survive. The game also offers a multiplayer mode, allowing players to compete against each other in dogfights, capture-the-flag games, and other modes.
Terminal Velocity received critical acclaim for its immersive gameplay, stunning graphics, and challenging levels. It has since gained a cult following and is still considered one of the best DOS games of all time. Its success led to the release of an expansion pack, Beyond the End of Twilight, which introduced new levels, enemies, and weapons.
