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7Mar/110

Luxor 3 Review

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When you think it can’t get any better, they come out with Luxor 3 a match 3 or more orbs to destroy action Mac game for arcade trained gamers or anyone who wants to have fun. If you know the first two Luxors (Luxor and Luxor 2) or if you don’t, you’re going to be equally convinced that Luxor 3 is an awesome shooter game.

The play is to slide the winged shooter at the bottom of the screen from side to side shooting spheres up to the snaking rows of orbs inching its way towards the pyramid and to your demise. Every third match you’ll earn a power-up from the god of the same color. Osiris is white, Anubis black, teal Thoth, orange is Sekhmet, green Geb, Ra is red, yellow is Isis, Nut is the blue power and Horus is purple. Now we are all up on our ancient Egyptian gods. Most of the power-ups are the same as the previous games, but a purple one called Scorpion is especially impressive. It emerges from the Pyramid to destroy the nearest orb.

There are reflectors you can bounce the orbs off of to get around blocks or corners. Throughout the game you’ll see scarabs and jars you need to shoot at and catch ankh coins or when you get 4 canopic jars in a round, you get to play the bonus level. In addition to all the action you need to be quick and catch all the goodies falling down the screen. This will get you mega points and that’s what we are after.

I like Luxor 3 a lot and would recommend this fast-paced arcade play with astonishingly beautiful graphics and powerful sounds to everyone. You have to be nimble and quick with the shooter especially when playing the more difficult levels, but practice will make anyone good at this game plus you can play the easy level at first until you build up your skill. So if you are a hardcore arcade gamer, match player or beginner, try the variety of plays in this fantastic Mac game.  Who would believe #3 is this good?  I gave it a 4.5 because I know there's room for improvement and perhaps #4?  Have a blast playing Luxor 3 for now and wait for the next generation.

Features of Luxor 3:
-7 Game Modes
-More Than 140 Levels
-Power-ups

Also try:  Luxor Amun Rising

Rating: ★★★★½

27Feb/11Off

Chicken Invaders 3: Revenge of the Yolk Review


What makes arcade shooting games so much fun? They all seem to be about the same with you shooting at evil alien attackers whether insects, little green men or chickens. These games evolve very slowly but now you are seeing the little lone spaceship at the bottom of the screen move up and down and side to side in Mac game Chicken Invaders 3. The power-ups are basically the same with better and better weapons, but how neat is it when it comes wrapped in a gift box with a bow?

In Chicken Invader 2 you defeated the alien chickens from destroying earth and doing away with chicken burgers and drumsticks. Well, now these attackers are really mad and on their way to taking over the universe in the Yolk Star. While they are working on that ultimate weapon, they are sending their best chickens to destroy your simple but effective spaceship. They will circle your ship and fly to the top of the screen and orderly line up in a row. Thank goodness because this will make you taking them down much easier, just avoid the deadly eggs. Once you destroy the enemy, it will turn into drumsticks, roasts and chicken burgers for you to devour. Also you’ll be awarded with gifts and other power-ups to improve your guns so be sure to catch them all. In turn, the chickens have many tricks up their feathered sleeves like giant bosses with robotic ships and ballooning hens. They will also change their formations to confuse you.

In between attacking you, you will get bonus rounds and meteors to contend with in outer space. Chests of coins or space rocks will float past you and if you get caught by one of them, you will lose a life. You need to take steady and fast aim to blow up these treasures and catch the gold and silver while avoiding the big meteors.

There are 10 levels per each round with a boss level at the end. These boss levels are not easy and will take some doing before you can put them away, but keep at it and you’ll succeed. You can play in 3 different difficulty levels, and if you are really good try the superstar hero mode. The artwork may be simple and funny but it is well thought out with a lot color for being in outer space. The music is great and it enhances your play. This game has come a long ways since Galaga, and I’m sure there will be more humorous chickens returning to attack us once again so be ready to shoot them down and have fun doing it.

Features of Chicken Invaders 3:
-Play 12 Star Systems
-Win 13 Different Medals
-120 Attacks with Boss Levels

Rating: ★★★½☆