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Wizardry V: The Heart of the Maelstrom

Author: The J Man

loves him some video games, of all eras and types. Finds them, plays them, then writes about them here for curious future generations. Follow him on Twitter at @BurningStickMan for even more musings and questionable life decisions.
Last Call
Windows

Last Call

The J Man April 25, 2020

Reading Time: 10 minutesPull up a chair at the JGR bar and wait about 15 minutes while I figure out how to make your drink.

adultsimulationWindows 95/98 2 Comments on Last Call
Wizardry: The Knight of Diamonds – The Second Scenario
Apple OS

Wizardry: The Knight of Diamonds – The Second Scenario

The J Man March 28, 2020

Reading Time: 13 minutesOur battle hardened Wizardry team drops into a new dungeon in a sequel/expansion meant to test veterans of the first game.

appleIIfantasyRPGturn-based 3 Comments on Wizardry: The Knight of Diamonds – The Second Scenario
Klingon Honor Guard
Windows

Klingon Honor Guard

The J Man February 10, 2020

Reading Time: 10 minutesmu’mey ghoQvam laD yIntagh! wo’ batlhvaD!

FPSsci-fitv show 6 Comments on Klingon Honor Guard
Aliens Online
Windows

Aliens Online

The J Man January 21, 2020

Reading Time: 19 minutesShut down since the turn of the century, here’s a pure retrospective of a great online game you can’t play anymore. And if you did play back then, make sure to pour one out in the comments section!

FPSMMOmultiplayersci-fiWindows 95/98 7 Comments on Aliens Online
Haunted House (Atari 2600)
Extras!

Haunted House (Atari 2600)

The J Man October 31, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s you and your infinite supply of matches versus the darkness and monsters of the abandoned Graves Mansion.

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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Apple OS

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

The J Man June 9, 2019

Reading Time: 16 minutesMy insistence on starting a series at the beginning takes us back to computer role-playing’s very impressive, very grindy beginnings.

appleIIfantasyRPG 13 Comments on Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

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