Grimrock

Legend of Grimrock featured on Gamespot's "On the Spot" video show:

http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-sp ... LegendOfGr

I am so pleased to see this great game getting the recognition it deserves.

Excellent, there's some really positive reviews around the web. I'm so pleased for Almost Human, they have a hit!!! Not an easy feat in this day and age; respect where it's due.

Review on german Gamers Global Online Magazine
Score: 7.5/10

http://www.gamersglobal.de/test/legend-of-grimrock

"Ein erfrischend altmodisches Rollenspielerlebnis, bei dem der Dungeon der eigentliche Star ist."
Translation: "A refreshing oldschool roleplay experience, with the dungeon as the true star."

Holy shit... Even Gametrailers did a review ! And not a small review pod, mind you, but a proper, lengthy review. Good to see Grimrock isn't ignored by the mass media. This game deserves every bit of coverage it can get.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/revie ... -of/729354?

Gamespot

"* Great revival of old-school RPG style * Mind-bendingly clever puzzles * Intense combat * Surprising twists to the storyline keep you interested."

http://www.gamespot.com/legend-of-grimr ... w-6372273/

Zero Punctuation, that is the only one I'm waiting for.

Jordan wrote:Zero Punctuation, that is the only one I'm waiting for.

This is the one time I don't want a ZP review! He's rarely favourable...

Hehe, his cutting criticism and insights have no equal for sure. Those that do receive his wrath often deserve it, although I think he might really enjoy LoG. I'm curious as to what he makes of it and it would certainly be honest and entertaining, that is what is most important.

For the once I actually agree with Gamespot, when they talk about the only bad things in LOG.
The Bad
Can be frustratingly difficult .

The difficult bit is fine, it's the frustratingly difficult part that spoils the game for many players.

Players need to get better, that's all. Soccer can be "frustratingly difficult" when you first play, Chess is much more than "frustratingly difficult".
People just want stuff handed to them on a plate these days.

Games are fun, sure, but you have to spend a bit of time learning them and understanding them to get the best out of them. Being frustrating is a good thing - it encourages you to get better and try again, thus improving your game. Ever heard of the concept of delayed gratification? It's most of what life is about. Unfortunately, many people seem to have lost that idea and just want instant fun and satisfaction now, without having to work for it.