Skidge
1998
2022
2012
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2022
2003
Fantastic nostalgia hit but when you really deep dive, there's a few issues.
I used to play this game a lot and I still will occasionally play it. But back in the day, I'd play with cheats. As I got older though, I liked to try play without and get a "clean win." But with that, came the realization that this game isn't as forgiving as the others.
Getting the skills isn't too difficult, in fact nothing is really difficult. It's more the timing, like going to work, trying to be happy and make friends while you're couch surfing up to Malcolm's mansion. Sometimes when you get promoted, you come home from work, but your starting time is only two hours away, so you go to work and waste some time because you don't meet the prerequisites for another promotion and find yourself waiting about.
Great nostalgia hit with some really memorable Sims, places and music. It oozes charm, but the gameplay certainly is dated. I might finish it with cheats.
I used to play this game a lot and I still will occasionally play it. But back in the day, I'd play with cheats. As I got older though, I liked to try play without and get a "clean win." But with that, came the realization that this game isn't as forgiving as the others.
Getting the skills isn't too difficult, in fact nothing is really difficult. It's more the timing, like going to work, trying to be happy and make friends while you're couch surfing up to Malcolm's mansion. Sometimes when you get promoted, you come home from work, but your starting time is only two hours away, so you go to work and waste some time because you don't meet the prerequisites for another promotion and find yourself waiting about.
Great nostalgia hit with some really memorable Sims, places and music. It oozes charm, but the gameplay certainly is dated. I might finish it with cheats.
I played this game originally in March 2021, but for some reason slept on it for ages after playing the first few levels. Then I came back with a vengeance! I had such a good time, I replayed it for a complete achievement run. Definitely felt like an undertaking but felt worth it.
Even just playing on medium, this is a very funny and charming game. Recommended.
Even just playing on medium, this is a very funny and charming game. Recommended.
2001
Like the first, but grander. Not only does this game make you feel like a super spy, but it makes you feel like you're in a high-budget spy thriller film. The characters are really interesting and watching the story unfold as you complete the puzzles is really fun to witness.
The challenges can be, well, challenging. But that makes it all the more worth it.
The challenges can be, well, challenging. But that makes it all the more worth it.
2016
In a sense it's pretty basic, but the little details really add to the charm of what this game is. I genuinely felt really cool solving these puzzles and working through the game, especially lighting up a cigar and stealing champagne from the bad guys base.
At it's core, it's an escape room, but the package it's wrapped it makes it so much more.
At it's core, it's an escape room, but the package it's wrapped it makes it so much more.
It's a small game. I usually take my time with VR games, but this was easily done in a sitting, with all the achievements. But the setting, being in this elevator and seeing all these different worlds, was really fun and inviting. I haven't played the sequel yet, but after this, I think I'll definitely check it out.
2010
I remember hating this game when it first came out. Why? I don't know. I honestly can't remember a single negative point. I adore this game now. I've played it over so many times, I know there isn't much else different you can do but I find it so rewarding and satisfying. I really hope there's a Dead Rising 5 that just copies this exactly but maybe makes it a big bigger. It took me years, but with the help of some internet strangers I managed to score all the achievements. It was a really solid time.
2020