~airwave~ - I Fought the Law, and the Law One (Ben304)

Ben304 has just released his a new gaming masterpiece airwave part 1, or more fully ~airwave~ - I Fought the Law, and the Law One; At least I assume it will be a masterpeivce based on his track record.

Other then that it is a 2D AGS adventure game I really do not know much about it.

 

Links:
Blog Post: http://ben304.blogspot.com/2011/02/airwave-i-fought-law-and-law-one.html
AGS Page: http://www.bigbluecup.com/games.php?action=detail&id=1400

Featherweight

Featherweight is a short point and click adventure game by Ben304. It is about a war between two factions of what appear to be robots. You start the game in a time of little hope for your side, the war is going badly and no one seems to have the will to even try anymore. A featherweight, a scout unequipped to handle combat situations, from your side is captured and no one will do anything about it except a fellow featherweight Thadd. Against all odds he will attempt to make his way into the enemy encampment and rescue his compatriot, and perhaps bring hope back to his people along the way.

Positives:
Great 2D graphics.
Negatives:
Very short and lacking in much character building and backstory. It is never explained why Thadd is different and willing to risk his life in a hopeless mission, nor what had recently made him this way or kept him sheltered enough to not have to test his bravery before. Nor is who, what, or why of the factions explained.
Summery:
A short enjoyable adventure game.
Rating:
3.8/5
Developer:
Ben304
Publisher:
Adventure Game Studio
Release Date:
November 15, 2009
Official Game Web Site:
http://www.bigbluecup.com/games.php?action=detail&id=1231

Eternally Us

Infinite Grace

Eternally Us is a very interesting new indie title by Ben304 and Leafshade.

It has the best voice acting and script writing I have ever heard in any game, let alone an indie developed one. Combine this with the superb stylish visuals and engaging emotional plot this makes one amazing game and a very moving experience.

Their really is not much to say, it is not a huge diverse game. Some might call it short and simplistic, but I say it is perfect at what it tries to be.

When first starting up the game the first thing that you notice is the music and how it perfectly compliments the visuals. A little latter and you start hearing the story unfold with the amazing voice acting. You gain control of your character (Amber) and start interacting with the environment and solving puzzles, not arbitrary puzzles but ones that advance the story. As you progress and travel to new locations the artist seems to undo themselves every time, but the art is not just great it is seamlessly integrated with the story and along with the other parts it takes you on an emotional journey. And that is what Eternally Us is, an emotional journey.

I want to say Eternally Us is the best game I have played is a long time, but that is meaningless and I say it too often. Eternally Us is ... a game were I would not change a single thing, if I had the power to do so. It is a game that I feel privileged to have played. But mostly, it is a game that in my honest opinion enriched mankind when it was created, for are we not the sum of our creations.

But don't buy into my hype too much, or you will certainly be disappointed, as nothing could live up to that last paragraph.

So if you like a good emotional story, check out Eternally Us.