Mafia Wars, a Facebook application/game by Zynga Inc., is primarily a roleplaying game with a few elements of a construction and management simulation. You play a member of the mafia, who builds family ties, makes cash, gets involved in real estate, builds a mighty arsenal of weapons and vehicles, and lives the high-life of crime.

We’ll take a look at the Game Flavor, the Game Mechanics, the Good, the Bad, the Final Review, and a bonus Second Glance! So, is this game for casual gamers, hardcore gamers, or no gamers at all? Read on! Read the rest of this entry »

Knighthood, a Facebook application/game by Hive7, is a construction and management simulation with particular emphasis on warfare. You build your kingdom, collect your vassals, enter into alliances, and wage war against others.

We’ll be taking a look at the Game Flavor, the Game Mechanics, the Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Final Review. So, is this game for casual gamers, hardcore gamers, or no gamers? Read on! Read the rest of this entry »

MouseHunt, a Facebook application/game by Hit Grab Inc, is a passively played game, with an excellent blend of style and function. Your hunter works for the King setting traps to catch devious mice that plot (something) against the kingdom. Relatively simple: buy your trap, buy your trap’s base, and add some cheese. Then, you wait.

We’ll take a look at the Game Flavor, the Game Mechanics, the Good & the Bad, and give you a Final Review, plus a bonus Second Glance! So, is this game for casual gamers, hardcore gamers, or no gamers? Read on! Read the rest of this entry »