Pikmin

When tossing little Pikmin
You must show great restraint
For if you do not throw with care
They’ll do much more than faint!

Cute death and quaint destruction
As corpses fill your wake
But gather pieces carefully
Or stranded is your fate!

The little plant-folk’s violence
Charms rather than disturbs
I recommend this game to all;
It really is superb.

Posted on October 15, 2010 at 10:17 pm by GameBard · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: GameCube, Wii

BIT.TRIP BEAT

Color, music, flash
Reflect the beat TO the beat
Tone: Neo Retro
Simple? Yes, but while complex
Play the music – play it now!

Posted on October 13, 2010 at 11:06 pm by GameBard · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: iOS, Wii

Laser Blast

Left, right, over fields
Cannons tilt toward evening sky
BLAST THEM! Fun, indeed.

Posted on October 12, 2010 at 11:44 pm by GameBard · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Atari 2600

Dig Dug

Plow and till the earth
Pump underground critters (POP)
Moderately fun.

Posted on October 11, 2010 at 11:44 pm by GameBard · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Arcade

Star Raiders

Star Raiders holds a special place
Within my memory;
No cartridge came before it when
I played my Atari.

In seventy-nine, generally,
First person views were rare,
But flying out in 3D space
Shows much programming care.

Just blasting Zylon ships will still
Put smiles upon my brow,
So find yourself a copy – BUT
Avoid the garbage scow!

Posted on October 8, 2010 at 11:15 pm by GameBard · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Atari 8-bit