Alliance Command
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Alliance Command - Dan Walma
Grade B Standard
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Introduction: This is another conversion to the Dink Smallwood engine by Dan Walma, in this case a WarCraft II themed game was ported. Although a fairly small DMOD, it is actually an extremely playable Dink Module.
Storyline: The storyline is basic, and perhaps too basic to warrent a higher mark. It's virtually non-existant although I'm sure WarCraft II fans would understand the game more, and it's been developed for them so it won't hinder my score too much. As far as a non-WarCraft II fan is concerned, the story is to basically kill, and level up to complete the game. An arcade-oriented shoot-em-up, as Dan refers to it as. (7)
Gameplay: The game is extremely playable, and at the same time constant fun. You don't have to be a WarCraft II fan, or even have to have heard of the WarCraft series to enjoy the game. The port to the Dink Engine is very well done, and many new features have been included to the engine, including a mini-map, and new interface features. The aim of the game is to kill, and it's a brilliant example of how repetitive killing and leveling up can still produce a great game. (9)
Graphics: The graphics are of WarCraft II, and actually look very smart in the Dink Engine, and I believe are a good conversion after playing the first 2 of the series. There is a new minimap, and a slightly strange status bar, as well as an entirely new interface. The graphics represent WarCraft entirely, and definately boost the excitement of this DMOD, although not the authors creation. (8.3)
Music: New .midi and .wav files are included, and they are used to great effectiveness. The soundtracks to the game suit the purpose very well, and as does the .wav sound effects. Some .midi soundtracks may get extremely repetitive at times, but this can be excused due to the drawn-out fighting nature of the game. (8)
Conclusion: An extremely well presented port of the WarCraft II game to the Dink Smallwood engine, a brilliant new interface and numerous new features to the engine make the game an enjoyable experience to play. Highly recommended for endless minutes of fun. A well deserved 8.1.
Grade B Standard
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Introduction: This is another conversion to the Dink Smallwood engine by Dan Walma, in this case a WarCraft II themed game was ported. Although a fairly small DMOD, it is actually an extremely playable Dink Module.
Storyline: The storyline is basic, and perhaps too basic to warrent a higher mark. It's virtually non-existant although I'm sure WarCraft II fans would understand the game more, and it's been developed for them so it won't hinder my score too much. As far as a non-WarCraft II fan is concerned, the story is to basically kill, and level up to complete the game. An arcade-oriented shoot-em-up, as Dan refers to it as. (7)
Gameplay: The game is extremely playable, and at the same time constant fun. You don't have to be a WarCraft II fan, or even have to have heard of the WarCraft series to enjoy the game. The port to the Dink Engine is very well done, and many new features have been included to the engine, including a mini-map, and new interface features. The aim of the game is to kill, and it's a brilliant example of how repetitive killing and leveling up can still produce a great game. (9)
Graphics: The graphics are of WarCraft II, and actually look very smart in the Dink Engine, and I believe are a good conversion after playing the first 2 of the series. There is a new minimap, and a slightly strange status bar, as well as an entirely new interface. The graphics represent WarCraft entirely, and definately boost the excitement of this DMOD, although not the authors creation. (8.3)
Music: New .midi and .wav files are included, and they are used to great effectiveness. The soundtracks to the game suit the purpose very well, and as does the .wav sound effects. Some .midi soundtracks may get extremely repetitive at times, but this can be excused due to the drawn-out fighting nature of the game. (8)
Conclusion: An extremely well presented port of the WarCraft II game to the Dink Smallwood engine, a brilliant new interface and numerous new features to the engine make the game an enjoyable experience to play. Highly recommended for endless minutes of fun. A well deserved 8.1.