Give Junior A Bath

Point'n'click'n'drag items in the bathroom to persuade "Junior" to get clean in "Give Junior A Bath". Odd game concept, but nice to play [subbed by Ariadne & Sophie].

Entry 2393, Monday, January 8th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(48%) • Comments(79)

Erik's Escape The Room 3

Well it's lacking a wastepaper basket but other than that Erik's Escape The Room 3 has all the elements of a classic point'n'click room escaping game. Er... no door though. And, er, space aliens flying around outside the window. It's looks like we've gotten ourselves into another fine old mess [subbed by Catraven].

Entry 2392, Monday, January 8th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(52%) • Comments(74)

Fields Of Logic

Seen On Screen has to be one of my favourite games from 2006 so I was very pleased to hear from Bart that there is a new release, Fields Of Logic, for us to point'n'click and puzzle our way through. The game starts off simply, but gets trickier as you go through the levels, I'm currently stuck on level 9 (pictured) and any help with progressing would be much appreciated [subbed and created by Bart].

Entry 2391, Sunday, January 7th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(74%) • Comments(157)

Fubuki & Sokoban

Fubuki & Sokoban are a couple of tricky multi-level fash puzzles that should have your brain leaking out of your ears, brought to by the creator of Onamis 1 & 2 [subbed & created by Onamis].

Entry 2390, Sunday, January 7th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(62%) • Comments(25)

Kongregate

Kongregate is a new games community site (started last year, but finding it's feet now) where you can upload your own games you've authored (and it's not only useful for beating the curse of expensive bandwidth, you also take a cut of ad revenue too), or just play, and it's definitely one to watch in 2007. Registration is required, which I know some people hate, but from what I've seen so far it's worth it. Here's what they have to say:

Founded in 2006 and currently in a state of heavy development, Kongregate seeks to create the leading online hub for players and game developers to meet up, play games, and operate together as a community.

By wrapping user-submitted Flash games with various community features, Kongregate's site serves as a unique way for users to play great web-based games alongside friends. Anyone can add their own games to Kongregate's library in a process that's fast and simple.

Kongregate operates with an understanding of how difficult it can be for talented game developers - from the aspiring gamesmith to the independent studio - to get the recognition and compensation that they deserve. That's why Kongregate shares microtransaction and advertising revenue with contributing developers, who retain the full rights to their games.

[subbed by JhInG & OpPop].

UPDATE: According to Emily from Kongregate the requirement to sign up to play will be dropped within the next few weeks, so if you have a hang-up over signing-up check back on the site later this month.

Entry 2389, Sunday, January 7th 2007, Filed In Stuff
Comments(11)

Tube Crisis

Tube Crisis is a point'n'click game advertising a Sony MP3 player that is a little different in concept from regular games. The idea behind it is that you take The Tube wearing your MP3 player, obviously, when suddenly every Tom, Dick and Harry come aboard. Click on them using various combinations to find their weaknesses that will make them go away and leave you in peace. This is a fun, easy game, with some unexpected reactions from the other passengers [subbed by JhInG, Ariadne, winniethepooh & Sophie].

Entry 2388, Sunday, January 7th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(56%) • Comments(52)

Stuck Inside

Stuck in a room with a safe, computer and trash can for company? Stuck Inside presents room escaping point'n'click-ites with our utopian ideal [subbed by Catraven, Ariadne, seldumonde & Tia].

Entry 2387, Sunday, January 7th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(55%) • Comments(23)

RBK Whodunit?

RBK Whodunit? is an on-going point'n'click detective game, with a slant (or total bias actually) towards sports (it's sponsored by Reebok):

Over the next few weeks, clues will be revealed on the latest Reebok Whodunit? Examine the crime scenes, interrogate the athletes, analyse clues and crack the case.

It seems like very nicely done game, with some good graphics, and some immersive touches, especially for a crime drama addict such as myself. Happy clue hunting people [subbed by JhInG & Ariadne].

Entry 2386, Sunday, January 7th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(51%) • Comments(10)

Doll

Hmmm... Doll was sent to me as a room escaping game, but given that I can't see a door, there's no window, just a wall, behind the curtain, and I don't understand Japanese, I think this point'n'click game is going to be a bit tricky [subbed by Electra & Ariadne].

Entry 2385, Sunday, January 7th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(52%) • Comments(68)

Magneto Syndrome 2

Magneto Syndrome 2 is another odd, short (but not necessarily easy), point'n'click, episode of Magneto Syndrome. It's one of those frustrating games that's very easy once you've got the secret of doing it, but very difficult until you reach that "eureka" moment, but then again I guess that describes a lot of games. There's a clue (just about visible) in my picture above if you are stuck getting started. And just a couple of additional words of warning - the load time is slow (even on a good connection), and if you're a bit squeamish, or going to let the kids play, you may want to get someone a bit older and braver to try it out first, there's at least one scene in the game (involving scissors) that you may want to avoid [subbed by MarcusAurelius, Nicop, Phantom of the Arse, Ariadne, kathie & Kin El Bravido].

Entry 2384, Saturday, January 6th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(52%) • Comments(81)

Get Out v2.0 - Poker Night...?

Get Out v2.0 - Poker Night...? is the point'n'click follow up to One Simple Room and it sees you inexplicably stuck in an apartment. Your task? Why, to escape, of course. Start the game by using the link at the top of the page I have linked to. Also the first game is right next to it if you never tried that last time round/you want to try it again [subbed by ddd, Electra, Gerri, Langy & Stacey].

Entry 2383, Saturday, January 6th 2007, Filed In Games
Rating(62%) • Comments(221)

Flash Game Design Competition 2

I almost missed the note about Jay's Flash Game Design Competition 2 in my current jet-lagged haze which would have been a major omission. The last competition resulted in same great games (and not just the winners) and I'm confident round 2 will see us all being delivered some more quality gaming fun. Game creators get on over there now, read the details and get creating, there's glory and cash prizes to be had. The rest of us will wait with bated breath.