Ubisoft Montréal has just revealed the first installment of “The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot” developer diaries. The video provides a brief summation of qualities found in the coming free-to-play title such as gameplay, characters, themes, monetization, and story direction. To make matters interesting, the medieval world of Opulencia has been created purely for adventurers that love to showboat and gloat with their acquired wealth. And how does one gain such prestige? By stealing from other people’s castles!
For the seekers that wish to take part of the game’s closed beta, go to the official website (here). Take a look at the Part 1 trailer below to meet the team behind “The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot“.
With Pokemon X and Y for 3DS drawing ever closer, fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game will be able to experience the excitement of Generation VI in Pokémon TCG: XY. Pokémon TCG: XY – Kalos Starter Set gives players and collectors a choice of three 60-card decks, each one featuring a brand-new Pokémon: Chespin, Fennekin, or Froakie. A deluxe version of the set will also include one Pokémon TCG: Black & White Series booster pack.
The ninth energy type
The Kalos Starter Set will also debut Fairy-type Pokémon and Basic Fairy Energy into the TCG world. Fairy, the eleventh Pokémon type in the Pokémon TCG, is the first new type since Dragon was added in 2012. There are still many questions about the type, such as which Pokémon will be Fairy type and how matchups will be affected. In order to attack with Fairy-types, players will need to use Basic Fairy Energy, the ninth Energy type in the Pokémon TCG.
Pokémon TCG: XY – Kalos Starter Set is set to release on November 8th 2013. Following this, an expansion, featuring 10-card booster packs, will release in the UK on February 5th 2014. Fans can expect powerful new Pokémon, Trainer cards, and more in the XY additions. Each Kalos Starter Set deck and booster pack will include a code card that unlocks virtual cards for the Pokémon TCG Online. For more information, visit the official site and Facebook page. The new era of “Gotta Catch ’Em All” is here.
When players pick up their copy of Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 they will be pleased to find a free patch that connects players online and unlocks the Friendly Match Lobby and Ranking Match modes, allowing for a sophisticated match making system as well as leaderboard rankings. Fans of the series will also welcome the return of Master League Online mode.
A second patch will be delivered in coming weeks that will give players access to the full online suite for PES 2014, including an 11 vs 11 multiplayer features which sounds like a blast. Teams will be constructed of similarly ranked players to ensure fair matches. The second patch will also bring roster updates and cosmetic improvements to the overall aesthetics as well as enhanced facial features.
PES 2014 is the first soccer game running on Konami’s FOX Engine, which allows the game to recreate more authentic moments of the World’s game with TrueBall Tech, higher level AI and the implementation of the skills of everyone’s favourite players and teams. Fans will also see personalized animations and celebrations to bring their highlights to life through the PES ID system. Stadium crowds and player energy will play a larger impact on the momentum of the match through the Heart system which will be closely linked to how well players are performing.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 will be releasing across the America’s on September 24th and in the coming days in Australia in both retail and digitial forms. A demo is available right now for Xbox 360 and PS3. Check out the demo as well as the trailer below.
Madman is proud to announce the acquisition of the latest addition to the beloved Dragonball Z franchise: Dragonball Z: Battle of the Gods. The first theatrical release for Dragonball Z in 17 years, it is the first film to be considered canon to the original manga, due to Akira Toriyama’s heavy involvement.
When Birus, The God of Destruction awakes from a long slumber, he learns of the defeat of the galactic overlord Freeza by the hands of Son Goku. Seeking an opponent worthy of his power, Birus, along with his companion Uis, travels to the North Quadrant of the universe to challenge Goku to a battle.
The film shot straight to the number one spot in its opening week at the Japanese box-office, taking in over US$7 million and selling over 500,000 tickets in just two days. The film has since become the fastest-grossing film of 2013 in Japan, earning a total of US$30 million (2.9 billion Yen).
Dragonball Z: Battle of the Gods will premiere at the 17thJapanese Film Festival, touring Australia October to December 2013. The film will also screen at select theatres across Australia, though not until 2014. For more information, visit the official site. Almost two decades later, are you ready to rock the dragon once more?
Welcome back for this week’s iOS Game Suggestions. If you missed last week’s, or are new to the suggestions, click on the link below and check out what cool games you should be picking up for your iOS device along with the introduction on how the suggestions work. (suggestions 1 has how it all works)
A great week on iTunes! As always, it started slow and but ended with a bang! There are many must-buy games this week in all departments, FREE, 99c and over 99c. This week I’ve suggested a total of 22 great quality titles. Make sure you check them all especially… Orborun, Infinity Blade III, Captain Bubblenaut, Angry Birds Star Wars II, Dragon Finga, Disney’s Infinity Toy Box, Ducktales Scrooge’s Loot just to name a few.
Break down below :
15 – FREE Games
3 – $0.99c Games
4 – Over $0.99c Games
As always for this week’s suggestions are all new titles that you should take a look at and consider spending your hard earned iTunes cash / time on. Well the Free games just below certainly should all be given a shot as they won’t cost you anything!
For The Cheapskates – FREE GAMES
MASTERABBOTT’S FREE GAME PICK OF THE WEEK!
Ducktales: Scrooge’s Loot – Price : FREE – Publisher – Disney (A new DuckTales adventure begins in this all-new quest for gold! Jump into mounds of riches with this exciting, online treasure-hunting game!The infamous Beagle Boys have swindled Scrooge’s fortune! It’s up to you to join the citizens of Duckburg to recover his stolen loot! Team up with your friends, and haul back the most riches to beat the competition in this mad gold rush. Get ready for a ton of action-packed fun and appearances from classic DuckTales characters like Scrooge and his quirky pilot, Launchpad!) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Band Stars – Price : FREE – Publisher –Half Brick Studios (Form a band, hit the studio and start recording! Train up your band and complete challenges as you make your way to the top of the charts. Fame and fortune await! Set your sights on world stardom and make your way to the top of the local, national and global charts. Discover each of the 50 super-cool Band Stars characters and complete over 200 unique challenges!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Deer Hunter 2014 – Price : FREE – Publisher –Glu Games (Return to the wilderness in the most visually stunning hunting simulator on mobile! Travel from North America’s Pacific Northwest to the Savannah of Central Africa in an epic journey to hunt the world’s most exotic animals!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Tanktastic – Price : FREE – Publisher –G.H.O.R. Corporation (You are about to begin a spectacular adventure in the world of heroic firefights, epic achievements, and furious tank combat! Tanktastic is a 3D PvP massively multiplayer online action game that brings the excitement of a console game to your mobile device. Being an ongoing venture of its inspired creators, Tanktastic is constantly updated with new and compelling features, including tank models, game modes, and battle terrains.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Carnage Raing – Price : FREE – Publisher –Jagex Games Studios (Strap in, gun your engine and go full throttle into the most turbocharged, hi-octane combat racing game to hit the App Store. From the developers behind the epic Midnight Club series, Carnage Racing combines seat-of-the-pants driving, tricks and stunts with explosive vehicle combat in a no-holds-barred race for the chequered flag.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Disney Infinity Toy Box – Price : FREE – Publisher – Disney(Captain Jack Sparrow in a sports car racing Dash, Sulley climbing mountains to find Cinderella’s Castle – create anything your imagination dreams of… Sync to your console game for complete cross-platform play, and unlock even more props, characters and decorations! ) on iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Cavemania – Price : FREE – Publisher –Yodo1 Games (Enjoy truly old-school Strategy. Lead your Tribe on a journey through prehistoric perils. Plan your strategy as you gather resources using familiar match-3 gameplay. Place units and buildings on the game board and use them to achieve victory! But choose wisely, because you’ll be fighting to survive against the elements and prehistoric foes.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Alice In Wonderland: A New Champion – Price : FREE – Publisher – Disney (Explore the vibrant world of “Alice in Wonderland” in an enchanting new Disney game inspired by the hit live-action film! Experience unbelievable sights and unravel the curious mysteries of Wonderland, as you fight to thwart the return of the dreaded Red Queen and her minions.) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Heroes Of Camelot – Price : FREE – Publisher – Kabam (Reclaim Camelot from the Black Knight. Join thousands of players in this RPG Multiplayer Battle Card Game that will transport you into a world dominated by Dragons and Medieval mythological figures!) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
NFL Runner: Football Dash – Price : FREE – Publisher – Pocket Gems Publishing (Jump into the action and sprint into the endzone in this new endless runner brought to you by the NFL! Pick your team, test your reflexes and see how far you can run – dodge linemen, collect stars and power-ups, and upgrade your player’s abilities. Compete with your friends to see who can get the furthest! ) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Guns’n’Glory Zombies – Price : FREE – Publisher – HandyGames (It’s finally going down! The Zombie Apocalypse is here and the dead are rising from their graves! Lock and load your weapons and face the undead hordes! You are the last line of defense and humanity’s last hope for survival against the deadly Z-Virus!) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Dragon Finga – Price : FREE – Publisher – Another Place Productions (Dragon Finga is a unique Kung-Fu fighting game for all ages! Take direct control of your own Dragon Warrior to take on infinite hordes of evil enemies! Race against the clock and complete missions for fantastic rewards! Unlock new powers, locations and enemies as you climb the belt rankings to become the ultimate warrior. Challenge your friends to see if they have what it takes to beat your score!) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Battle Camp – Price : FREE – Publisher – Pennypop (Dare to clash with rampaging dragons and fire-belching warthogs? Then join Battle Camp, a persistent virtual world filled with legendary monsters and ancient evils. To survive, train a fierce monster team and form a Troop with fellow Rangers. Then work together to crush raid bosses, wage Troop Wars and dominate in real-time PvP. ) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Castleville Legends – Price : FREE – Publisher – Zynga (Accept the challenge and restore the Legendary Lands! Long ago, this realm fell under a dark wizard’s curse. Covered by gloom, the heroes of the land were trapped in crystal prisons. Only you have the power to free them and build a thriving new Kingdom!) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Infectonator: Hot Chase – Price : FREE – Publisher – Armor Games (Finally, the chase that we have all been waiting to die for! Run all over the world with your favorite zombies chasing a hot chick! Be the zombie that falls in love with our lovely news reporter. From the #1 Hit Zombie flash game, Infectonator, here comes the side sequel of the game. In this game, players will be able to control a horde of zombies going through all obstacles with utmost haste for the love of their (undead) life.) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
For The Bargain Hunters – 99c Games
Angry Birds Star Wars II – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Rovio (The Force is strong with this one. Get ready for Angry Birds Star Wars II – the epic follow-up to the #1 smash hit game! Based on the Star Wars movie prequels, use the Force for good against the greedy Pork Federation or choose a much darker path. That’s right; for the first time ever you can “Join the Pork Side” and play as the fearsome Darth Maul, Emperor Palpatine and many other favorites!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Sidekick Cycle – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Global Gaming Initiative (Blaze a trail to victory with Sidekick Cycle, Global Gaming Initiative’s one-touch downhill biking game that turns you into an adventurous, heroic biker. Use your skills to brave hazardous terrain, delivering bikes to kids in need. Customize your ride with an assortment of helpful Sidekick companion animals, then push it to the breaking point as your hurtle at top speed through dangerous courses filled with gravity-bending jumps and all that Mother Nature can throw at you! ) runs on iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
Help Me Fly – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Funtomic (Propellor Joe’s plane ran out of power again, and it’s up to you to help him jump-start it through 60 brain teasing levels. Arrange and rotate the pieces on the board so they connect Joe’s plane to the battery. Beautiful, clean graphics. Exciting new gameplay elements are added as you progress through the levels – energy beams, wireless power transmitters and more. Find a path that powers up all the stars for an extra challenge! Help Me Fly is a simple yet challenging game that’s going to keep you busy for hours, scratching your head and smiling.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
For The Millionaires – All games over $0.99
MasterAbbott’s over 99c Pick Of The Week!
Infinity Blade III – Price : $7.49 – Publisher – Chair Entertainment (Created by ChAIR Entertainment, the original iOS blockbuster returns with adrenaline-fueled sword-fighting action, gorgeous visuals, and a thrilling story of love, betrayal, and redemption. Siris and Isa have joined with the God-King Raidriar in a desperate attempt to destroy the Worker of Secrets and his army of Deathless titans. Uncover new mysteries to wield the power of the Infinity Blade in this timeless adventure of champions and villains. ) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Orborun – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Bulkypix (Orborun is a 3D run & roll game where your nerves will be put to the test. Tilt your device to make your Orbot run and roll on long & curvy slides, use the power-ups to go faster, tap on the slowdown bar to be more precise. Complete optional challenges and arrive faster to get higher scores and compare them with your friends.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Captain Bubblenaut– Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Tin Dean Tate (You are CAPTAIN BUBBLENAUT! Your mission: to earn the love and respect of your father, the warmongering ADMIRAL POP. Invade the square-shaped abomination known as PLANET ERF, obliterate every ERFLING in sight, and make your father PROUD!) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
incredipede– Price : $4.49 – Publisher – Sarah Northway (Incredipede is a puzzle game that celebrates the vast diversity of life in the world. Follow Quozzle, a lone Incredipede with the unique ability to grow new arms and legs wherever she needs them. Transform into a snake, a spider, a horse, a monkey – anything you can imagine. Control Quozzle as she learns to swing through the trees, climb sheer cliffs, dance over rivers of lava, and even soar through the air on thermal winds.) runs iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
There you have it folks these games should keep you busy for quite some time well until next week at least. I’ll be back next week for another dose of iOS goodness, in the meantime if you would also like to suggest your own suggestions, please feel free to share them in the comments section below or in the iOS forum section on the site here.
Paradox Interactive have announced that they will be releasing a live-action mini-series to tie in with their newest grand strategy game, Europa Universalis IV. The series, entitled “Frenemies,” shows just how far regular folks will go to achieve global conquest in a game of Europa Universalis IV. Fragile alliances, diplomatic intrigue, and more are merely some aspects of the chaos that ensue.
On top of the mini-series, Paradox has also begun a contest they’re calling the “Rewrite History Contest” for fans to create their own in-game events and share them in the Paradox Interactive forums. The winner will have their events placed into the official game in a future update.
For rules on the contest, you can visit their forums page here. You can also check out the first episode of the mini-series in the video player below this article.
Nordic Games has sadly announced the end of an era for the SpellForce series as SpellForce 2: Demons Of The Past – the final add-on – will be releasing for PC on October 24th.
Demons of the Past maintains a blend of RPG and RTS gameplay in its 5 new maps, 50+ quests and number of side quests totalling to 25 hours worth of fresh gameplay to explore. Players will also be able to conjure new spells and acquire new weapons along the way. Following on from the previous expansion, Faith In Destiny, players can now conclude their tale and make a final determination on the fate of Eo. The swansong will include both familiar and new faces to help tie the story up in a nice bow… although don’t expect them all to be of help to you in your journey.
Gennaro Giani, Localization and Production Manager at Nordic Games, said;
Demons Of The Past is the final add-on for SpellForce 2. We’ve gone all-out to ensure it’ll be a fulfilling and conclusive end to the ever-popular series. The compelling story will make players want to fight to save the world of Eo from evil. Fans of the SpellForce series are amongst the most involved and motivated. With the new content we’ve tried to make sure it has exactly that unique and magic SpellForce feel to it.
The stand alone add-on is available to purchase from Steam priced USD/EUR 19.99, GBP 17.99, and all other reputable outlets, including brick-and-mortar stores.
Continuing our look at each era included in the ‘30 Years of Wrestlemania‘ mode of WWE 2K14, the gallery at the bottom of this article includes screenshots of the “Attitude Era”, spanning Wrestlemania 14-17.
Just the other day, we shared screens from the “New Generation“, and the day before that the “Hulkamania Years“. Now, we take a shorter trip down memory lane… and maybe make a pitstop in hell along the way, as we relive the hellish battle between the brothers of destruction, The Undertaker and ‘The Devil’s Favourite Demon’ (back then he was just a minion) Kane at WM 14. And of course, ‘People’s Champion’ The Rock defended his WWE Title, not once, but twice against the same man in Stone Cold Steve Austin at WM 15 and WM 17. Finally, Wrestlemania 16 featured a rare-for-the-PPV fatal 4-way match between icons and greats, Triple H, Big Show, The Rock and Mick Foley.
Stay tuned to Capsule Computers as we share screenshots of the remaining included eras as they are made available. WWE 2K14 from 2K Sports releases November 1st nationwide for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Whether you’re new to the series or just looking to take a trip down memory lane, you’ll find comfort knowing that The Duke Nukem Platformer Pack is more than happy to facilitate.
The Pack includes the original Duke Nukem (1991), the sequel Duke Nukem II (1993), and the more recent Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project (2002). It amounts to less than 250 megabytes of space and should be able to run on even the most basic systems, making it a good addition to any collection.
Story
Aside from Duke himself, no real overarching plot exists. Each game has its own supervillan or mad scientist who’s only goal is to destroy Earth, leaving Duke as the only hope for salvation. In Duke Nukem (1991), Duke battles Dr. Proton, a madman determined to take over the world with his army of Techbots. In Duke Nukem II, the world is again at risk, this time by Rigelantins who’ve kidnapped Duke and forced him to plan their war to enslave Earth.
In Manhattan Project, Manhattan is in danger from a mad scientist by the name of Mech Morphix, who is metamorphosing creatures with radioactive sludge to take over New York City.
Gameplay
Duke Nukem, the 1991 release, is the first game in this pack. It’s an interesting entry to play if you wanted to see the roots of the Duke Nukem franchise and it’s challenging enough to hold up to today’s standards. Navigating each level, the aim is to find the exit while exploring, collecting points, and taking out a small variety of enemies.
This formula is entertaining enough to keep you playing, but after a few levels, the nostalgia wears off and you’re left with a game that isn’t fully thought out. Its apparent that the levels, though large, are rather chaotic, and it’s quite easy to get lost while trying to find the last key or exit to an area. These small problems are easy to overlook, especially with the knowledge that this game was released in 1991. All considered, Duke Nukem still manages to be fun and though it isn’t the star of this pack, it’s worth a few play-throughs.
Duke Nukem II, on the other hand, is mind-boggling good. It truly feels like a sequel should feel: updated, optimized, with additional features, and a better look compared to Duke Nukem (1991). The levels are well thought out and tougher. It’s harder than Duke Nukem while also bringing in more elements; like the ability to shoot up, instead of just left and right. It’s here that you can tell why the franchise became such a huge success in the 90s.
The levels are large and give you a sense of exploration, while remaining easy to navigate. The scenery is ranged, making every level feel unique and, unlike the first, enemies are more numerous and dangerous. At many points, I truly felt challenged and as a result, I found myself returning to play Duke Nukem II again and again.
Sadly, Duke Nukem: Manhattan project, though more recent, only exists to hinders the platforming side of the Duke Nukem franchise. The staples that were forged in the earlier Duke Nukem platformers were shunned, here, and instead we were left with a this.
The difficulty and exploratory elements of the earlier games are lost on Manhattan Project. The maps feel very linear, forcing you towards an objective, all while encountering unchallenging enemies and easily navigated terrain. The world, though graphically up to date, is bland compared to its predecessors. The feeling of exploration is completely gone and the levels begin to bleed together as one large and forgettable experience.
It’s only made barely playable by the antics and dialog of Duke, himself. This controversial side of the franchise wasn’t introduced until Duke Nukem 3D, where vivid sexuality, pornography, obscenities, drug use, and graphic violence gave Duke his famous personality.
Visuals
Surprisingly Duke Nukem (1991) doesn’t have any of the iconic visuals that later editions to the franchise do. It’s also obvious that Duke Nukem was made in the early 1990s. Nothing is visually striking, even for its time, and in most cases it isn’t noteworthy at all. Scenes are bland and unmemorable, enemies aren’t menacing, and even Duke looks like a cookie-cut action hero; lacking his vulgar language and babe magnetism.
Duke Nukem II, though only coming out two years later, had vast improvements in the visual department. From the main menu to the ending credits, Duke Nukem II’s updated graphics brought a better experience. Enemies no longer look like toy robots, instead they’ve been replaced with armed guards and monsters. The levels themselves look completely different; giving a darker and perilous vibe. Now, almost two decades later, the visuals are still striking.
Manhattan Project, released in 2002, brought with it a 3D engine and a overhaul to the visuals of the earlier platforming tittles. This step away from the earlier 2D platformers, in 2002, may have been exciting at the time, but now feels like nothing more than a cheap gimmick. It adds little to the gameplay and instead decreases the fun; honestly an improved 2D sequel to the original platformers would have suited this franchise much better.
Audio
The audio in Duke Nukem and Duke Nukem II are a real treat; it takes you back to a time where bloops and bleeps took the place of High Definition Sounds. The audio in Manhattan Project is one of its only redeeming features; the ability to hear Duke’s quips and insulting phrases almost makes the game worth playing.
Overall
If you’re wanting a challenge or looking to revel in the past, the Duke Nukem Platformer Pack will surely provide. It might be rough around the edges but it delivers a good experience for the price. It is a testament to the fact that some games never get old; its too bad that the Manhattan Project couldn’t have been left out in lue of one of the greatest games of the 90s: Duke Nukem 3D.
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Lost Planet 3 was only just released worldwide for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. The Lost Planet franchise is one of Capcom’s most popular franchises, alongside a few others, and there’s a real serious fan-base behind the series, you can definitely see why though; giant monsters, awesome weapons, grappling hooks, they’re all awesome things that gamers love. Now we’ve been given a Lost Planet comic book and I’m sure fans of the games and the franchise itself are pretty pumped to get their hands on a bit more of that Akrid-killing action. Lost Planet: First Colony is here, it’s a small comic but it gives fans of the game a little more insight into what happened before the actual games themselves. Here we have issue two and, well, read on to see how well (or not so well) it turned out.
Story
Issue Two kicks off exactly where Issue One ended so if you aren’t up to date head here to check out my review of Issue One. We’re thrown right back into the deadly tundra as we journey with what is left of the team which, at this point in time, is three of God knows how many from the ship. The tension between the three has grown thick and you can tell because the characters aren’t exactly subtle about it, there’s a lot of yelling and name-calling yet the captain is still enough of a leader to risk her life for the other two. They continue on despite being one man down. They make camp for the night and a bit more character development is shown when the commander, half asleep, springs to action when woken up. It’s something small but it shows a great deal of Jane, personality-wise. She’s a soldier, a mercenary, a killer and even while sleeping or “resting” she uses instinct to defend herself, if anything it brings her closer to the Akrid around her considering they both work off of their instincts and reactions. I just thought it was a nice touch. After their little camp is attacked by Akrid, the team meets a group of “former” NEVEC soldiers who help them out of a jam but on the condition that they come aboard the ship to help them get off of the planet. This is where the plot thickens and this is where I started to enjoy this comic a lot more than the first issue.
I’m not going to say too much at all because this is where it all happens, at this point in time we’re getting real close to the end of the comic yet this is where all the substance is. We’re introduced to T-ENG which you’d know from the game; it is the main source of power for the soldiers and it is harvested from the corpses of the Akrids, within the comic this has just been discovered which is where the “origins” side of things comes in to play. It’s nice to have seen something like this because it’s such a big focal point within the games. One of the characters even mentions that the T-ENG is what will draw scavengers and bandits as well as soldiers to the planet, which is a major reference to the series of games. Already this comic has outdone it’s predecessor when it comes to substance. We’re introduced to another key character and a fair bit of information is released with regards to the story and what is to come of it. I love the way it ends because it flat out says “To Be Continued…In Lost Planet 3”. It went down exactly as I hoped it did and, while it still seemed rushed and characters didn’t exactly interact well, it made up for what Issue One Lacked. Just trust me when I say that the comics are great as part of a franchise, if these were just the comics on their own, they really wouldn’t hold up very well but considering it’s just a little add-on to the Lost Planet name, they are a nice touch.
Artwork
What can I say about the artwork that hasn’t already been said? We see a lot less of the outside environments, the last half of the comic takes place within a semi-secure compound, I believe it used to be a ship that crashed and was turned into a safe living area and that’s exactly what it looked like so they got it spot on. We got to see more of the actual people without the constant environment hazards around them and it was a nice change of pace. The biggest thing to stick out, for me, was the way the glow of the T-ENG was illustrated , they somehow made it look like it had a solid form yet it was also somewhat gassy and beaming with light, they managed to make the actual thing look warm, it’s called Thermal Energy and they made it look warm…all I have to say is “Well done!”. The art style never really changed from issue to issue, I think they were illustrated close to each other so there was no time for the artist’s style to change, it was also set in a less-chaotic environment so the illustrator had less of a chance to go wild with the art. That doesn’t mean it still wasn’t great though! It sticks to the same level as it did in the first issue, which was fantastic so no complaints here!
Overall
Let me lay it down for you, big time: You cannot just read half of this comic, you can’t, if you’re going to invest in this comic you have to read the whole thing because just reading the first half doesn’t do the complete title justice. Look I’m not saying this is the greatest story in a comic, even in the second half it’s still poor for the most part, but for the other parts that are good and have a great deal of substance, it’s worth reading the entire thing. It’s great for fans of the series and it leads into Lost Planet 3 just as well as I thought it would in my last review. Give it a shot. I’ll leave you with one thing: Some comics take the integrity of a series and just crumble it, this one does not, Lost Planet First Colony was done in a way that, while it doesn’t blow you away, it also doesn’t make you dislike the series. It’s intention was to inform fans just that little bit more and that’s exactly what it did, yes it had the potential to be better but we can’t have everything. Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
