Racketboy Advent Calendar of free PC games!

[fastbilly1]

Ack is obviously a terrible friend who doesn't have your well being in mind.

Its ok, I know where he lives, and where his Neo Geo is...

[J T]

December 10th.

Masq
http://www.alteraction.com/



This game is rated R. There is sex, nudity, violence, and other fun stuff not for kids. In Masq, you run a fashion company and you will do anything to get the money you need to make it work... or not. It all depends on how you play it. You can try to play things straight- apply for a loan legally, stay faithful to your wife, treat employees with respect. Or you can play things differently. Borrow money from the mob, fool around with the new assistant, and lie, cheat, steal, or kill your way to the top. The game is pure pulp fiction and allows an ample amount of freedom in your decisions, while letting each decision really matter. It's worth multiple playthroughs because it is so different each time. It is a raunchy videogame soap opera.

[J T]

Here is a review of Masq at PC Gamer that tries to avoid a lot of spoilers while still giving you a good idea about what makes this game special.

http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/f/masq/a-2 ... 9817514003

[J T]

December 11th.

Today's free game is...


Gravity Bone is a first person game, but not necessarily a first person shooter because there is not much in the way of gunplay. It's a secret agent game where you have to use your wits to blend in, spy around, find your target, retrieve valuable information, and evacuate. It's very James Bondish if Sean Connery's head were more box-shaped.



Get it here:
http://www.blendogames.com/ (4th game down the list)

[J T]

Sonder Kommando- Revolt
http://www.moddb.com/mods/sonderkommando-revolt

Sooo... this game is mired in controversy already.

http://kotaku.com/5712163/anti+defamati ... ppropriate
The anti-defamation league has spoken out against it and said that the holocaust should not be videogame material. I don't agree with that last statement altogether, but I see videogames as more than just toys. I think they are a viable art form. Nevertheless, I'm not sure a Wolf3D mod is art or not. I'll wait to play it before I cast judgment, but sorry if anyone was offended by me posting that in relation to Hanukkah.

[Ack]

So wait, taking a WWII FPS and then creating a mod for it based on an actual event that took place during the war is unacceptable, but taking it and making it into a Bible story is ok?

[J T]

December 12th.

Today's free game is...


This is a colorful and enjoyable platformer with a beatemup fight mechanic somewhat like a simplified Viewtiful Joe. I recommend this game purely for the gameplay, which is exceptionally fun and is kind of a cross between Mega Man, Super Mario Bros 3, and the aforementioned Viewtiful Joe. The story makes no sense to me though... something about a hockey team being kidnapped. And when you reach your full power, Macho Man Randy Savage suddenly shouts out "Boooonesaw is READY!". It's silly and feels out of place in the game, even though the game title is Bonesaw. But despite this wackiness the game really is a lot of fun to play and I recommend giving it a go.



Official Site: http://www.kylepulver.com/view.php?id=12

[J T]

December 13th.

Today's free game is...


This is a remake of the classic text-based game of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (which was scripted by Douglas Adams himself). This game uses the same scripting, but has changed the game into a point & click graphic adventure.

Video Trailer:



You can find the download here:
http://www.bigbluecup.com/games.php?cat ... il&id=1312

[Ivo]

Wow that is really cool I did not know about this.

I am a big fan of Adams' work and I knew about the Interactive Fiction games, but text adventures have been a bit too retro for me to try so far (I keep wondering when I will try it but haven't so far with so many other nice games to play).

Maybe with this "remake" I will actually play through it.

Ivo.

[AmishSamurai]

December 13th.

Today's free game is...


This is a remake of the classic text-based game of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (which was scripted by Douglas Adams himself). This game uses the same scripting, but has changed the game into a point & click graphic adventure.

Video Trailer:



You can find the download here:
http://www.bigbluecup.com/games.php?cat ... il&id=1312

You're just being sadistic JT