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Seaman with Microphone Average Customer Review:  CD-ROM (11 August, 2000) list price: $49.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Seaman is quite possibly the weirdest video game to everbe released. It's also one of the most incredibly original titles in avery long time. And if you don't believe me, just ask the frisky Seaman,a fish/reptile with a human face--it isn't shy. According to legend, this strange creature is the discovery of scientistJean Paul Gasse. The weird-looking beast was documented to have analmost grotesque look about it, as it had the body of a reptile and theface of a man. Yet it was able to talk and reason with the doctor aswell as your average human. And while the good doctor was laughed intoobscurity after trying to explain his discovery, you have theopportunity to raise a Seaman from egg to its fishlike state and beyond. Not only must you keep Seaman well fed and warm, you'll find thatconversation (via the included microphone) with Seaman is a must. Thescaly inquisitor will probe into your personal life by asking about yourage, marital status, and favorite music, among other things. Also, iftreated well this creature will spew its (usually sarcastic) rantings onpop culture, the Internet, and even reality itself. There's even a touchof sexual innuendo that may raise a few eyebrows. I doubt your goldfishever did that. The speech recognition is far from perfect, but there's no doubt thatthe gimmick almost always causes a smile when you realize how longyou've been conversing with a fish and just how many words it doesrespond to. The simplistic graphics often make Seaman look like he'sswimming in space rather than in a huge tank, but this game makes noclaim to break new ground in graphics--it's the speech recognition thatis most noteworthy. Star Trek veteran Leonard Nimoy acts asnarrator, bringing all of the emotion of Spock (read: none) to hisperformance--yet somehow it works. Since the Seaman can starve or freeze if not tended to regularly(raising this thing will take weeks), it might be a good idea to investin another Visual Memory Unit to store the status of Seaman's habitatand your performance. It's hard to say just how much "game" is actually in this title. Rather,Seaman offers an interesting life journey through birth, growth,death, rebirth, and change. Seaman offers a unique Dreamcastexperience that is both disturbing and fascinating. --Mark Brooks Pros:
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Anyway, I love this "game". When I first got it when it came out, I wasn't really sure what to expect. You actually do take on the role of a scientist, creating life before your very eyes. You start out with an empty tank, and an egg + some food pellets in your inventory. Place the egg in the tank, and set the heat to 19.9 (under 20 at least), and the oxygen all the way up. After a few minutes, the egg hatches, and you get mushroomers. Soon after, the natilus starts moving, and eats your mushroomers. Make sure that it leaves at least one alive. Try tapping on the glass away from the natilus to draw the mushroomer(s) closer to you. After a few minutes, the natilus comes out of its shell and dies. Now, you have Seamen. Yeah, I bet that sounds boring to you. For the first 2-3 days, you teach Seaman small words (like "hello", "afternoon", "seaman", etc.), but the baby Seamen start killing eachother, and you're left with two. As they grow up, their voices become very deep and cool. Seaman is quite the scholar. He'll ask you questions about your life and what you like whenever you talk to him. Of course, you can only put in 15 hours of gameplay a day, and you'll be doing just fine...as your talk sessions don't last that long. They're more of a Q&A. But that's ok, I enjoyed the responses Seaman gave me. When I told him my birthday, he told me that I share it with Elizabeth Hurley and a few other cool celebrities. Thanks Seaman! The voice recognition isn't as bad as people say. As long as you speak clearly and not too fast, Seaman should be able to understand most of the things you say to him. Please give Seaman a chance, he's a good guy. And you'll be sad to let him go in the end.
The graphics:Amazing So the only reason why I'm giving this 3.5 stars instead of 4 is because, let's face it, it can get old very quickly.Plus, you have to have A LOT of free time to keep him alive!!!I used to have that time in high school, but now starting my second semester at college, well.....time isn't as free any more. It's a game that should be checked out, though.Just be warned, you might get bored with it real quick.I thought it was the greatest game at first, but then it seemed like nothing new happens.Once you beat it, that's it.Replay value is the only major flaw with the game. ... Read more Asin: B0000488VT |
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I love you Seaman
It's Great the First Few Times......... (3.5 stars)
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Play with the Teletubbies Average Customer Review:  CD-ROM (18 August, 2000) list price: $19.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Features Reviews (11)
Asin: B000030075 |
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NOT THE TELETUBBIES!!!
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Catz Average Customer Review:  Game Cartridge (23 December, 1999) US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Reviews (15)
Asin: B00001ZUO6 |
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Billiards: Real Pool Average Customer Review: CD-ROM (12 November, 2000) list price: $44.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Pool sharks will enjoy the real-world physics of Billiards: Real Pool, as well as the ability to see every angle of the setup with complete 360-degree views. Beginners can use optic guidelines to help set up the shots. The 12 game modes include basic, eight ball, nine ball, rotation, carom, and such nontraditional pool games as five-nine and "bowliards." Tournament mode allows players to match skills with eight computer opponents--each with unique strengths and weaknesses. The 25 puzzle games take place on uniquely shaped tables, such as cloverleaf, star, triangle, and an H-shaped table. Players will have a specific number of shots in which to knock in a certain amount of "hit" balls on tables featuring obstacles. Billiards: Real Pool has competitive action for one to two players, and even allows them to choose their in-game music from the "jukebox." ... Read more Reviews (10)
Asin: B00004YMZT |
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Hoyle Mahjong Tiles Average Customer Review: CD-ROM (26 April, 2000) list price: $12.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Reviews (3)
My first words were, "are the tiles supposed to be this small"? I am 47 and 30 minutes of this game will ruin my eyes for the rest of the evening. It does have Chinese and Egyptian tiles, which are pretty neat, but who can see them?I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS GAME.
Asin: B00004RJXM |
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America's Greatest Solitaire Games Average Customer Review:  CD-ROM US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review America's Greatest Solitaire Games offers 37 solitaire classics, hand picked by a team of solitaire fanatics. This collection is designed for beginners and experts alike. It includes games such as Klondike, pyramid, free cell, eight-off, and golf. It also has features such as customizable options, online help, and keyboard shortcuts. ... Read more Reviews (3)
Asin: B00002S67V |
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Legend of Lotus Spring (Jewel Case) Average Customer Review: Software US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Enter a world of mystic serenity and surpassing beauty in search of the ending to a tragic romance in The Legend of Lotus Spring. This first-person role-playing game in the style of Myst and Amerzone takes players on a tour through a lost archaeological treasure--China's Garden of Perfect Brightness--which was burned by the British and French during the 1860 Opium War. As you visit the stunningly rendered structures, courtyards, and pools within the garden, you are in search of Lotus Spring, a lover of the emperor Xian Feng. Imprisoned in the garden by the jealous Dowager Empress, Lotus Spring has now disappeared. Fearing for his lover's life, Xian Feng has returned to the garden to discover her fate. Gameplay in The Legend of Lotus Spring is simple and straightforward, to the extent that it may seem too straightforward for seasoned gamers. The various scenes within the Garden of Perfect Brightness are littered with objects and interactive hot spots. By exploring the garden and trying out the objects, players trigger animations that tell the story of Lotus Spring's doomed romance. Each discovery also fills out Lotus Spring's dream diary, providing more information about the missing woman's past. However, the mystery is often less than intriguing when compared to the garden itself. Using paintings, photographs, and the original construction plans, the destroyed garden has risen--gloriously--from its ashes. It is easy to forget that there is any point to the game beyond examining the treasures of each room. It is unfortunate that the game does not include more hard information on the garden or the architectural principles behind it. But even without this information, the garden offers infinite fascinations and a distinct sense of being haunted. Designed to appeal primarily to women, The Legend of Lotus Spring is a love story wrapped in a mystery. It is moody, romantic, and musical--a different sort of journey from most games of its type, and one that lovers of fine architecture and storytelling will find rewarding. --Alyx Dellamonica ... Read more Features Reviews (19)
Repetitious and tedious.Buy if watching grass grow adds excitement to your life.
"Lotus Spring" is filled with history and touches of now-vanished imperial China under the Qing dynasty. As you explore the many sights and locations in the Garden of Perfect Brightness you will stumble upon shared moments between the Emperor and Lotus Spring, many of which are poignant. Although not essential to winning the game, there are several exploration-type activities which are quite fun, including trying out various traditional Chinese musical instruments, brush painting, and more. Along the way you run across various animals and insects, although, much like Myst, there are no other people to interact with. The style is very similar to Myst, in a first-person point-and-click slideshow. The pros: The only gripes that I have with "Lotus Spring" are: Women Wise has also commissioned a novella based upon the real historical events that inspired "Lotus Spring" ... Read more Asin: B00004SPRK |
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Good graphics, but boring.
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Myst: Masterpiece Edition Average Customer Review: CD-ROM list price: $29.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review You haven't forgotten Myst, have you? It's time for a new look, and the Myst Masterpiece Edition won't disappoint. Both newcomers and old hands will appreciate the improved graphics and sounds in this imaginative and popular game. For those who haven't heard, Myst is an interactive game world set on a lush island that poses problems to solve; as you learn more about the world you're in, more locations open up to you, and ultimately, exploration becomes an end in itself. Imagine that--a wildly fun, addictive computer game without killing or tedious competition. Millions of people snapped up the original Myst and spent hours discovering the intricate secrets of this new world, and the update will appeal to them as much as to the first-timer. Besides the improvements to the look and feel of the game, there is a new DigitalGuide that provides hints to the terminally stuck--very nice for that one puzzle that refuses to bow to your superior mind. Completing the package is Myst: The Book of Atrus, a "prequel" novel to the game written by designers Rand and Robyn Miller with David Wingrove. This fascinating fantasy explores and explains much of the background underlying the world they created, and will appeal most to those who have played for a few hours. Whether you've never experienced the richness of Myst or you want to dive back in, the Masterpiece Edition will take you somewhere new. --Rob Lightner ... Read more Features Reviews (49)
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Amber: Journeys Beyond (Jewel Case) Average Customer Review: CD-ROM list price: $9.99 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France Editorial Review Amber: Journeys Beyond--a tight and self-contained ghost story--begins when you visit a fellow scientist named Roxy. An avid paranormal researcher, Roxy has chosen her new home because she believes it is haunted. Using a host of unreliable detection devices, she plans to use this house as a laboratory. Her goal: proving the existence of psychic phenomena. Driving out to the house in a thunderstorm, you are run off the road by a shimmering apparition and are sent crashing into a lake. In short order, you discover other things have gone wrong--Roxy is in the garage, apparently dead. It's up to you to save yourself and the overzealous scientist from the forces lurking in the house. Patience and close attention to detail are musts for playing Amber: Journeys Beyond. Critical items are sometimes hard to spot, and one or two of the scenes take place in very dark locales. When you can see, the graphics are crisp and drawn with a faint gothic sensibility, surrounding the player in a milieu of creepy sounds and ghost-catching gadgets. The game is especially suited to beginning or younger gamers, as the problem-solving challenges are on the simple side. Even so, Amber: Journeys Beyond is spooky and engaging, a worthy electronic heir to campfire stories everywhere. Alyx Dellamonica ... Read more Reviews (83)
Asin: B000021XYY |
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