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Aug 31, 2007

Zack & Wiki - updated hands-on

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Aug 31, 2007 Pirates don't solve puzzles, grannies do. This complaint aside, there's plenty to enjoy in Capcom's point-and-click evolution. Why evolution? The point-and-click movement may herald back to the age of Guybrush Threepwood, but the item interaction needed to solve conundrums most certainly does not. Hands-on time has allowed us to get to grips with these new mechanics. Each stage is built around a treasure-snatching objective. Reaching it involves completing an A to B to C chain of ... » Read More

Apr 13, 2007

Project Treasure Island Z - first look hands-on

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Finally. That's the first word that popped into our heads when we saw Project Treasure Island Z in action on the Wii. Finally, someone gets it... and gets the Wii. Finally, someone besides Nintendo understands the console's revolutionary potential for innovation and immersion. Finally, a family-friendly game that's not necessarily idiot-friendly as well. Finally. On the surface, Project TIZ is a simple story of pirates and puzzles. Zack, a determined-looking tyke with big eyes and an even ... » Read More

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