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The 13th Warrior – (1999 movie)

2006-03-17

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to re-watch

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120657/

An intelligentsia is exiled as an ambassador to distant lands, and he finds himself swept into mysterious struggles by foreign warriors.

The movie didn’t pay off its production cost, but it’s still amazing. I’d buy a special edition DVD if one is ever released.

The Irishman playing a nord is really amusing, making this movie make me forever aware of bad accents.

See also the story of the real Ahmad ibn Fadlan.

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My notes call this GTA2

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Summoner – (2000 game)

2006-03-15

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“Not bad”, but not that great either. Quite interesting gameplay. Has definite potential.

The progression of the game is ponderous. The visuals are terrible, the gameplay could be a lot worse. I suspect that there is some fundamentally bad mojo with the game engine.. the interface is “okay”.. all in all it’s not a keeper.

There’s a Summoner 2 .. and the gameplay is totally different.

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Warriors of Might and Magic – (2000 PlayStation 2 game)

2006-03-15

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.mobygames.com/game/warriors-of-might-and-magic
http://www.3do.com/products/playstation/warriors/

Decent all around.

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Fairly fun game. Pretty terrible graphics, but very expansive world.

properly titled Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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Like new.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005O0I2/

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Grand Theft Auto – London 1969 – (1999 game)

2006-03-15

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On my disk it’s called GTA: London 1969

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Metal Gear Solid

2006-03-15

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I didn’t give this game much of a chance. I goofed around, but the camera angles and controls are a bit wonky. I think I was trying to play it like Manhunt.

The game just doesn’t feel right.

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Manhunt

2006-03-12

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You need patience to play. It’s quite funny at times.

One of the most hilariously “offensive” games I’ve ever played in my life. Any game that has “kill”, “kill more” and “kill fancy” has to be played!

There’s a Manhunt 2

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Battle Engine Aquila – (2003 game)

2006-03-12

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.mobygames.com/game/battle-engine-aquila

Action game with mechs. Run around beating on things.

4/10 – Too much annoyance. Simple changes could have made this a good game. Buy this if it’s your genre and you have a stout spirit.

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