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3 years ago
Feature: And the clock strikes a critical hit
The times change, and we change with the times. Or in the case of RPGs, not. I've always felt this a bit of a shame, especially in games like World of Warcraft, where your character is officially hanging around long enough to see the leaves fall off the trees and the snow to cover up the capital cities. That's why I was quite keen on…
Feature: You should
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game recommendations. One a day, every day of the year, perhaps for all time. Consortium [official site] is one of those games that's kinda hard to recommend... but I really respect and wish more people would play. I know. Contradiction. Let me explain. With words.
4 years ago
Feature: With a spoon?
We can't keep saying video games are a young medium. We've been saying it since I was your age (or since you were mine, if that fits better), and besides, the last few years have finally shown that there's plenty of room for games that do more than idly amuse us. Consortium is one such game. Unlike any RPG I can name, Consortium throws you…
5 years ago
Feature: Bishop to Knight Four
A couple of hours into the pre-release version of Consortium, I realised that I was playing a version of the ‘One City Block’ RPG. The location is an aircraft rather than a collection of streets and buildings, but the philosophy holds up. Create a manageable location, a believable population to inhabit it, and provide the player with enough freedom of expression to define their role…
6 years ago
Feature: Satellite Of Love
When I first saw Consortium, I wasn't sure what to think. There was fictional science occurring, that much was clear, but to what end? A couple of weeks ago, determined to learn more about this mysterious first-person adventure/RPG, I had the opportunity to play an early build and came away filled with wisdom and excitement. Now that the project is back on Kickstarter, I shall…
