Mini Commando Game Review & Video Walkthrough

Mini Commando

Play Online: Mini Commando
Developer: BeGamer & FastGames
Genre: Puzzle, Education

Game Review
Mini Commando, is in the same style as Soldier Diary I've once reviewed. The gameplay wise is excellent as it makes the style of point and click adventure games exciting. Normally, I play point and click adventure games and I get so bored but not in Mini Commando. And it tells the story of World War II behind the scenes of action. Of a man destined to save his family from the cold hands of war. We don't realize the perspective of the civilians when we think about war most of the time, and even though this is a small flash game, it does a great job of showing what some people go through when war time rolls around. I really do appreciate the bit at the end about WWII as well. This was a very real and horribly tragic era of the history of humanity. Learning from the mistakes we have made in the past will allow us to avoid them in the future. A single man willing to risk his life no matter the danger, all for his family. One short game with a powerful message.

This is truly a great little game! It has been a long time since I've played a such sweet flash game, the music fits perfectly with the game itself as it's fast paced. Beautiful game, the perfect casual gaming experience. Overall if you like these types of point and click flash games then Mini Commando is a must play!

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Code Fred: Survival Mode Game Review

Code Fred: Survival Mode

Play Online: Code Fred: Survival Mode
Developer: Museum of Science and Technology of Chicago
Genre: Adventure, Education

Game Review
Our body is a complex system built for everyday's survival and incredible phenomena are happening in your body all the time. But have you ever stopped to think about what keeps you breathing, how information travels from your senses to your brain instantly, or any of the other amazing things that constantly happen to keep you alive? What happens when the human body is put into extreme situations? These questions can be answered by Code Fred: Survival Mode sponsored by the Museum of Science and Technology of Chicago, which is an educational flash game teaching how your body works.

In the game, you are Fred. Fred is having a really bad day! Lost in a forest late at night while making your way back to camp. Soon, you find yourself attacking by a lone wolf. Your job is to jump inside the human body and participate in these physiological processes to help Fred outrun danger in the woods in various engaging mini games. For example, build a blood clot to help heal a wolf bite, prioritize energy intake to the most critical organs, and even fight bacteria invaders after Fred gets sneezed on in the woods.

The idea behind Code Fred: Survival Mode is original. It presents the human body in an understandable way that still makes me feel a little smart! The information is accurate and meaningful from a medical and scientific point of view. I can safely say, the education factor is beneficial to people of all ages. Things like this should appear more often in classrooms! Biology would become so much more interesting when you see things in action like this. This is probably one of the most educational games I have played. Now no one can say I haven't been productive! >:D

Folds - Origami Game Review

Folds - Origami

Play Online: Folds - Origami
Developer: Bryce Summer
Genre: Puzzle, Education

Game Review
A good change of pace from all the shooter crazy and boss mania games out there. Let's take a look at this game called Folds - Origami now. What is the first thing that comes into your mind? In my opinion, it's art! The first Origami I learnt was making a paper Shuriken in primary school. As a 7 year old kid, I remember I have to follow the diagrams and memorize all the steps is nearly impossible. Speaking of being a art student, I am quite a terrible one.

Folds - Origami took a new approach to Japanese paper folding; Rather than going for some real-world, finished object, you are trying to pack material into the proper alignment using the fewest folds. This is what this puzzle flash game is about. It allows you to make complex shapes digitally and your goal is to create the shape indicated within the white dotted line in a limited number of folds/steps. Simply click and drag an edge of the paper to fold it to any angle you desire. Folds - Origami is actually a deceptively simple looking game, the puzzles are pretty tricky and unforgiving. You are required to think cleverly and able to visualize the shape after each fold. For the most part, I actually took out a piece of paper trying to solve the puzzle. Its legit way to cheat!

This is a well executed game. I really like the process when you sometimes believe it's impossible to solve the puzzle and getting a scissor is probably a better answer to this game... then suddenly you found the solution by rethinking the first fold. It is satisfying and entertaining when you get it correct. I have never thought Origami could make such a fascinating game! More importantly, no trees were harmed in the making of this flash game. ^^

Pokemon Black and Blue Game Review

Pokemon Black and Blue

Play Online: Pokemon Black and Blue
Developer: This is Pop
Genre: Action, Education

Game Review
Just in time for the launch of Pokemon Black & White 2, animal activist group PETA has released a parody game called Pokemon Black & Blue with the tagline "Gotta free 'em all." PETA occasionally make parody flash games which entirely reflect their views on animal cruelty. The organization claims that the animal-on-animal fighting gameplay central to the Pokemon series teaches children the wrong message on how animals should be treated. Well, the idea behind the game is good but I would say this is just one of their propaganda.

To get their message across they use some pretty heavy visuals. The game features Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, but they have a lot more battered and bruised than we’re used to seeing them originally. Pikachu has a chain around his neck and missing chuck from one of his ears, while Tepig is missing his ears altogether. Snivy has a syringe jutting out of his head and a tag clipped on his tail. Oshawott is shown to be skinned alive. Your enemies are humans which have attack moves such as "trap" and "chock collar". I would argue that showing images of bloody and severely injured Pokémon isn’t the best way to spread the message of animal rights to kids.

Interestingly, it looks like PETA has done its research, as Pikachu can be seen on the game’s site holding a sign that says “I support Team Plasma.” We all know that Team Rocket only attempt to steal powerful pokemon, while Team Plasma is fighting to free all Pokémon from their trainers. To be quite honest, I find it quite laughable. Why? The series as a whole when I was young, has always been about fostering trust and friendship with your newfound allies, and growing stronger with them. How can they see this as evil?