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Rethinking the System (Again) and a Wrap-Up of Akalabeth

On March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 By IndieRetroNews

THE FINAL RATING SYSTEM, REDUX I mentioned at the end of my last post that I was considering revamping my Final Ratings. I’m not happy with a lot of the results that I’ve been getting, and the Innovation & Influence category seems to be the primary culprit. I tested some […]

Akalabeth: This Time With Actual Gameplay

On March 15, 2020March 16, 2020 By IndieRetroNews

The title screen Woah, a two post game? Haven’t had one of those in a while. Anyway, I’m currently posting this from a hotel balcony, enjoying some traditionally changeable Melbourne weather. I have some mild cold symptoms and a too-cautious family, so here I am in luxurious solitude. I’m quite […]

Priority CRPG 1: Akalabeth – World of Doom (1979)

On March 11, 2020March 12, 2020 By IndieRetroNews

For those who missed my earlier post on the subject, I’ve decided to prioritise some of the games and series that I really want to play. I’ll still be going through my chronological list, but after every four games I’m going to jump ahead a little in the timeline to play […]