Let me just say up front. I’m a Christian, and I take my faith very seriously. This review will have nothing to do with my beliefs though, but the reason I said this was because of the next statement I’m going to make. I don’t really like the name “god” game. It sounds like it makes light of people’s faith. I really don’t think it does, but the name sounds like it does. When #GameDevelopers (on irc.starchat.net – Starchat irc network) own Anthony Salter, aka Viridian, mentioned he was going to make a god game, it was with a bit of reservation that I decided to test it. I did this because I felt I wanted to support fellow indie game developers. Really a “god game” is a genre of games where you get to play like a god, in other words, form worlds as you see fit and create people and civilizations and have them do your bidding. The game isn’t entirely finished but it’s got most of the elements in it.
What I think of it: It’s actually a bit of fun if, for nothing else, than to just manipulate the land the way you want. If this sounds interesting to you click the Read More at the bottom there. I promise no more silly “after the break” type jokes.
I’m doing this a little different here, I’m going to tell you what I think of the game Headspin Storybook by State of Play Games first: It’s simple to play, fun, and challenging. Next we’ll read a brief history of the pop-up book. Why a brief history of the pop-up book? You’ll see why if you Read More below the fold.