Gamecyte reports:
''Back in May, GameCyte attended the unveiling of Nokia's mysterious "Project White Rock," a new game for the phone giant's relaunched N-Gage platform. That game turned out to be Reset Generation, a retro-themed head-to-head puzzle/boardgame/combat mashup which would also be free available, for free, on PC. We later had the chance to play Reset Generation on its intended mobile platform, and fully explore the game's single-player and multi-player modes. With several dozen princesses now rescued (lord knows how our castle can contain them all), we're pleased to report that Reset Generation makes a fine addition to one's mobile gaming lineup - and you'd be a fool not to give the free PC version a whirl. You know, since it's free, and all.
FaceoffReset Generation is a collection of every gaming cliché, cultural reference, inside joke, and archetype that developers RedLynx could find. The objective, as such, is the oldest and most time-honored video game task: Rescue the Princess. Each player in a 2-4 player game has a princess of his own, and should another player "rescue" that princess out from under him, he will be eliminated from the game, awarding victory to the last player standing. The game, which is turn-based, works out to be a mix of strategy and luck, with more emphasis falling on the latter as the number of players increases.''
Video game technology has made amazing leaps since its arcade beginnings. It seems like before long gaming systems will support an infinite number of bits. And while this allows for lightning fast frame rates, movie-quality soundtracks, and graphics so realistic they threaten the uncanny valley, sometimes it's nice to return to a simpler time. Even though I'm practically wetting myself in anticipation of the LittleBigPlanet full game release later this month, I still have my NES, and I'll admit I still love all that 8-bit goodness. Reset Generation invites gamers to "return to the playground of our youth," and I am RSVP'ing "hell yeah!"
G4TV writes: "Executive producer Scott Foe gives the skinny on the quirky free adventure title, Reset Generation.
Spoofing off several popular gaming icons such as Mario and Sonic, this title mixes in action elements and puzzle mechanics to deliver one funny-as-heck gaming experience. And best of all, it's free."
Since this is a first-party Nokia title, you're unlikely to find this unique game on any other console or phone. The humor alone is great, but Reset Generation also has a complex, challenging multiplayer mode. It's easily worth playing for hours on the Web for free, but if you have a Nokia phone, Reset Generation is also a must-buy for the road.
