1001 Reviews: Metroid Prime
The first of the trilogy, Metroid Prime introduced fans and GameCube (and later Wii) players to the Metroid universe from behind Samus’ visor. It shifted the traditionally 2D platformer into an...
View ArticleBest of Rezzed 2014: Ether One
Following on from Phil’s post yesterday in which he chose the Oculus Rift as his highlight of this year’s Rezzed expo, it’s now my turn to pick the thing that stood out most for myself. We got the...
View Article1001 Previews: Ether One
While at this year’s Rezzed 2014 event we had the pleasure of meeting the team from White Paper Games, creators of Ether One. Their stand was swamped with gamers eager to sit down and play as well as...
View Article1001 Future: Ether One
Ether One is a first-person adventure from White Paper Games that deals with the fragility of the human mind. In order to help a patient suffering from dementia, players take on the role of a Restorer...
View ArticleFuture is bright for LAST LIFE
Last week I received an email about a new Kickstarter campaign for LAST LIFE, sci-fi noir adventure game by Sam Farmer. After seeing the gorgeous polygons in the promotional video, I couldn’t help...
View ArticleThe Innuendo of Zelda
Many people think that The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s best-loved family-friendly series. But underneath that innocent and clean exterior lies a whole barrage of lust-filled drama, lewd...
View Article1001 Reviews: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is the second installment in the Metroid Prime trilogy. This time we follow Samus after she receives a contract to locate and help Galactic Federation Marines stranded on the...
View Article1001 Future: Beyond: Two Souls
Beyond: Two Souls is Quantic Dream’s latest offering from October 2013. It’s an odd mix of supernatural drama, espionage thriller, action film and horror movie; but would it be one we’d enjoy?...
View Article1001 Future: inFAMOUS Second Son
It’s time for 1001-Up.com to embrace the new wave of consoles with a review of the PS4 exclusive inFAMOUS Second Son. Is it truly a new experience for the new generation or same old, same old?...
View ArticleBoss battles: Helmasaur King
Gaming has evolved over the years, with trends and fads coming and going. But whether it’s a side scrolling shooter, epic platform adventure, mammoth RPG or driving challenge there has forever been one...
View ArticleGuilty pleasures: DmC: Devil May Cry
Ever loved a game but were too scared to admit to it in public? Maybe you’ve denounced an EA Sports annual title as a blatant marketing ploy only to go home and try to win the World Cup? Perhaps you’ve...
View Article1001 Reviews: Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion was the first in the series released on the Game Boy Advance and the first after Super Metroid. It features numerous changes from previous Metroid titles, not only in mechanics but on...
View Article1001 Future: Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is the latest instalment in Ubisoft’s action-adventure series. But will the addition of pirates and sea-based gameplay revive this tiring franchise? ROUND-UP: Developer:...
View ArticleStasis not standing still
In November we became Kickstarter backers for The Brotherhood’s isometric science-fiction adventure Stasis and scored an interview with developer Chris Bischoff. We’ve now received the press release...
View Article1001 Previews: Three Monkeys
At last year’s Eurogamer expo, we came across an audio-adventure for the visually-impaired called Three Monkeys. Developer Incus Games kindly gave us a short introduction to their debut title and...
View Article1001 Previews: Spirit
Back in April we came across a Kickstarter project by Holden Boyles for Spirit, a beautiful exploration game, and were pretty upset when we realised we’d missed the deadline were unable to become...
View Article1001 Reviews: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is the conclusion for Retro Studios’ Metroid Prime trilogy, taking Samus to finally discover the true nature of Phazon. She must do so quickly, since its corruption is not...
View Article1001 Previews: The Weavers
Last week we received a lovely little email from the team at Guru Meditation Project regarding their upcoming game, The Weavers. There were a few unusual points about this adventure that intrigued us...
View ArticleSpirit becomes Qora
Last month we wrote about a a beautiful exploration game we came across on Kickstarter called Spirit, and managed to secure an interview with developer Holden Boyles. We’ve now received a press release...
View Article1001 Future: Lilly Looking Through
Lilly Looking Through by Geeta Games is a point-and-click that encapsulates all of the best things about being young: a time of wonder and innocence, mystery around every corner, and no problem too big...
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