PALGN writes: "Within the first few seconds of beginning the premiere episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, players are greeted by a typically song-struck Strong Bad himself. The titular masked protagonist of Telltale Game's latest episodic endeavour pleadingly harmonises to the non-lady crowd to "please stop trying to handle my style". A rather apt chorus line if instead taken to heart by those unfamiliar with the comedic stylings of the Brothers Chaps and their Homestar Runner universe.
Unlike Telltale's success with the Sam & Max property, the playing experience of Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner can very well be hampered by unaccustomed experience with the Homestar Runner subject matter. Case in point, the Sam & Max franchise thrives on near non-existent background details, making it easy for almost anybody to jump into the police dog and hyperkinetic rabbity thing's spontaneous far flung adventures – no matter the medium in question. While it's evident Telltale took considerations in making the humour in Homestar Ruiner universal, a lot of the intentional comedy nevertheless relies on understanding the nuances and peculiarities of the characters. Something a four hour (give or take) episodic game, in this case, can only hope to achieve when placed alongside its full season brethren."
GameDynamo - "As we draw closer to the 2012 US Presidential Election, many people find themselves dissatisfied with both candidates. The job bears a huge responsibility, covering decisions in domestic, foreign, economic, cultural, and many other areas. Politicians in video game universes are fortunate in that their missions tend to be much more straightforward, without the consequences of each decision rippling throughout the country. That said, here are ten political figures from games who could make excellent commanders-in-chief."
GameDynamo - "There's nothing as pure as the heart of a child, especially when it comes to cruelty. Without the maturity to understand consequences and distinguish right from wrong, children can be capable of some ghastly things. It therefore follows that many adults who commit really horrible crimes are immature, indulging their baser impulses like a kid in a candy store. These are just some of the most notable psychopathic man-children pit against video gamers over the years."
"Strong Bad's Cool Game for Really Attractive People Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner was released on August 11, 2008 for the Wii through the WiiWare service at a price point of 1,000 Wii Points, which is $10. The game was developed and published by Telltale Games, and received an ESRB rating of "Teen" with "Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes" being listed for gamers and parents to be aware of.
How many hours have U.S. Wii owners reported playing one of the longest titled WiiWare games released for the service? If you're a PC gamer, or a PS3 owner, how many hours can you expect from the first game in the series according to the Wii's data? Brew yourself some coffee, and let's take a look!", writes CoffeeWithGames.
