GROW nano ver.0 is the latest release by Eyezmaze, which appeared on the web site shortly after putting out his version of Solitaire.

To play just click on the red circles quickly, in order to build the entire structure before time runs out. Requires a high resolution display in order for it to appear correctly, else switch your browser window to full screen mode before starting.

Name: GROW nano ver.0
Developer: Eyezmaze
Category: Action
Type: Flash
Size: 1MB

Omega Void is an alright game where the objective is to guide a yellow dot from the starting point till the end without touching any of the walls or obstacles. Consisting of forty levels, this particular effort isn't too bad although the music is pretty good.

Name: Omega Void
Developer: RandomDragoon
Category: Action
Type: Freeware
Size: 1MB

Kenta Cho has a new game out! Well, perhaps just a light show. His latest experiment is called Dngn. (requires Flash Player version 9)

Next review: A Cave Story-like platformer featuring fifty levels, called Poyo.

Don't play The Shivah! Well at least wait until you've read this.

Read a recent Roberta Williams interview here. Pictures included.

Illegal Communication is an excellent effort by cactus which takes the mouse cursor gameplay to the next level. The first few screens consist of fairly standard obstacles, but as you get further more ingenious elements begin to make their appearances.

No two challenges are the same, although it's quite important to note that you will be returning to the first screen in order to collect the battery later. Don't be fooled by the misleading screenshot, this is much better than it looks especially in the latter stages.

Name: Illegal Communication
Developer: cactus
Category: Action
Type: Freeware
Size: 2MB

Retro Future is a pretty fun shooter by cactus, in which you control a gray object hovering above a city quite like the one featured in Shade. Use the W, A, S and D keys to move the ship around. Switch between primary and secondary weapons by pressing the E or Q key.

On the lower left section of the screen is an indicator keeping tab of your score and the amount of seconds you have left to destroy all enemies in the current wave. The game ends if your ship collides with another object as well.

Name: Retro Future
Developer: cactus
Category: Shooter
Type: Freeware
Size: 2MB

Sven Gordan Paranormal Parody is a game made using the storyline and locations from the first Ben Jordan release but with new dialogue and graphics.

Hold down the left mouse button to bring up the verb coin for a choice of action. Left click to walk and right click to access the inventory screen. Press the F1 key for the options menu.

Buloght continues to impress, producing sprites and backgrounds similar to the ones found in earlier LucasArts titles with little effort.

Name: Sven Gordan Paranormal Parody
Developer: buloght
Category: Adventure
Type: Freeware
Size: 1MB

A Knight's Pursuit is probably buloght's shortest game, with all events occuring in one room.

As Sir Bredd the noble knight, your objective is to grab the royal robes from the chest before going off for an audience with the king. Puzzles are relatively easy but having separate inventories for both knight and squire can be a tad confusing at first.

The original download link no longer works, but you can still get the file by clicking here.

Name: A Knight's Pursuit
Developer: buloght
Category: Adventure
Type: Freeware
Size: 1MB

Java is quickly becoming the platform of choice for shmups featuring vector shapes. In Lash, your ship has a laser beam that can be used to destroy enemy bullets which are green in color and cause some damage as well. Press the Z key to shoot and hold the X key to fix your laser aim in one direction.

The game contains five stages in total but requires Java installed to run.

Name: Lash
Developer: Unknown
Category: Shooter
Type: Flash
Size: 1MB

From the same competition that brought us fuzetsu comes Alpha Shot 4K by kappaOne. Press the space key to shoot and collect power-ups from enemies which you have destroyed to increase your ship's firepower. The primary weapon can be upgraded to level fifteen.

Simple but surprisingly fun, considering it's small download size. Requires Java 1.4 or better to run.

Name: Alpha Shot 4K
Developer: kappaOne
Category: Shooter
Type: Freeware
Size: 1MB

Precision is another action game by cactus which plays a bit like the RunMan series, although you're able to exert some degree of control over your character's horizontal movements.

The objective is to collect green bottles and make it to the ladder located on the last building in each screen. Your leap height is determined by your running speed, and movements are only allowed when your feet touches the ground. Expect a lot of sliding thanks to the old pair of shoes that your character is wearing.

The sky changes depending on whether you're playing the game in the morning or late at night. Only five levels, although the developer promises another twenty in the near future.

Name: Precision
Developer: cactus
Category: Action
Type: Freeware
Size: 1MB

Retro II is a pretty good vertical shmup by cactus showcasing the use of simple vector objects and limited colors. Press the Z key to shoot, and tap the X key repeatedly to launch bombs. Weapon upgrades in the shape of the letter U can be collected to increase your ship's firepower.

Name: Retro II
Developer: cactus
Category: Shooter
Type: Freeware
Size: 1MB

Intercept is the latest offering from Perfect Run, featuring a gameplay system much like the one found in Hizoka Ohkubo's Warning Forever. The objective is to defeat the boss in each round before time runs out, forcing you to chase after the mothership while dodging all manner of projectiles.

Time is displayed on the right in blue, together with the enemy ship's status and weapon level. Players can determine the opponent's strength and weaknesses with just one look. Status indicates the amount of damage you have inflicted on your adversary.

Press the Z key to shoot, and swap weapons by using the X or C key. Each can be upgraded by collecting power-ups which appear after an enemy ship is destroyed.

Name: Intercept
Developer: Perfect Run
Category: Shooter
Type: Freeware
Size: 10MB

LDWarmup is actually an untitled project by lerc, a regular Ludum Dare competition participant. You control a ship which has the ability to grow a destructive tail by gobbling up green dots. Purple spinning objects will cause your ship to explode on contact, but the new appendage can be used to destroy these malevolent entities.

Name: LDWarmup
Developer: lerc
Category: Action
Type: Freeware
Size: 1MB

Duty and Beyond is an AGS effort which took Wandering Adventures three months to develop, and much like Gamma Bros it features characters and objects made out of small pixel counts. You assume the role of Piet the pizza delivery guy on a quest to earn some additional pocket money during his working hours. A peculiar order takes him to a mysterious mansion with the owner nowhere to be found.

Click here for a complete walkthrough.

Name: Duty and Beyond
Developer: Wandering Adventures
Category: Adventure
Type: Freeware
Size: 5MB

Kudos is the latest release from Positech Games, in which you get to assume control over the social life and career choices of a Sim, sorry, your avatar.

The registered version allows play from the age of twenty to thirty, and each turn is equal to one full day. Demo is limited to twenty-eight turns. There are plenty of things to do, but most are only available if you have the sufficient financial resource. You can work and carry out one activity on weekdays, although no work is done on weekends.

Getting laid, wasted or both are optional activities in this game, minus the hassle of ending up with kids.

Name: Kudos
Developer: Positech Games
Category: Strategy
Type: Demo
Size: 20MB

Dynasty is Nevosoft's latest addition to their growing stable of casual puzzlers, although this has a slightly different control scheme when compared to the rest of the matching games available.

You guide the movement of the dragon with your mouse and swap balls from the queue by clicking on the left mouse button. Adjoining balls of the same color are removed if a match of three or more are made.

Can't help but feel that Nevosoft may release another effort using the same engine sometime soon.

Name: Dynasty
Developer: Nevosoft
Category: Puzzle
Type: Demo
Size: 10MB

Natto-Cat is Aaron Maupin's remake of the classic Boulder Dash for the C64, featuring a cyborg cat from the future named RB51. Your mission is to steal cat snacks from unsuspecting cave rabbits and volatile custards which explode on contact.

The pref.txt file can be edited to run the game in full screen mode. Menu items can be selected by using the control key, although a joystick is supported as well. Press the escape key if you find yourself trapped by the giant dried plums.

Name: Natto-Cat
Developer: Aaron Maupin
Category: Action
Type: Freeware
Size: 5MB