Retro/Grade Review

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Retro/Grade* gameplay from the Video Games and the Bible YouTube channel:

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Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe Review

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Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe* gameplay from the Video Games and the Bible YouTube channel:

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Video Games and the Bible Plays…Action Henk

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Video Games and the Bible Plays…” is Video Games and the Bible’s new video resource to further assist you in choosing the right games for your family.

Alongside our usual reviews and previews, these videos provide a look at some of the various games we cover, as well as a brief description of the game and any Potential Concerns you may encounter as a Christian.

You can check out our existing videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel here

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In today’s “Video Games and the Bible Plays…” we feature Action Henk*.

Action Henk is a speedy, wonderfully nostalgic platformer in the vein of Joe Danger or Sonic the Hedgehog. Playing as a variety of eccentric toys, you’ll jump over “lava,” swing through perilous gaps and butt-slide down matchcar tracks to get the fastest time possible.

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Take that, Gold Henk!

Please note that the game is an Early Access beta release, so the mileage you get out of the levels currently available may vary. However, all updates/content added to the game ahead of its release date is free of charge.

You also get an exclusive outfit for Action Henk by purchasing during Early Access:

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Sonic, anyone?

Potential Concerns:

One of Henk’s unlockable skins is a ballerina outfit (“Swan Henk“).

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Action Henk gameplay:

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Purchasing this game through the Humble Store (above) not only gives you a Steam code, but DRM-free copies of the game on every available platform.

10% of each purchase through Humble Store goes to charity.

*This title was received for review/coverage. See our statement of ethics here and game review criteria here.
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The Bridge Review

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The Bridge* gameplay from the Video Games and the Bible YouTube channel:

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Cook, Serve, Delicious! Review

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Cook, Serve, Delicious!* (CSD) gameplay from the Video Games and the Bible YouTube channel:

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Nuking the Asteroid–A Space Engineers Preview

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Space Engineers is an Early Access title in Alpha. This means the game is not fully optimized and various bugs are present.

However, this also means that Space Engineers is continually being updated, refined and improved based on YOUR feedback (weekly, in this case)

The feature list is available here, and you can watch the games’ development progress here.

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Space Engineers* gameplay from the Video Games and the Bible YouTube channel:

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Video Games and the Bible NNC (Nearly No Commentary): Black Ice

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NNC (or Nearly No Commentary) is Video Games and the Bible’s new video resource to further assist you in choosing the right games for your family.

Alongside our usual reviews and previews, NNC provides a look at some of the various games we cover, as well as a brief description of the game and any Potential Concerns you may encounter as a Christian.

You can check out our existing videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel here

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In today’s NNC we feature Black Ice,* a title that combines the shooting, item gathering and character improvement aspects of games like Borderlands with a chunky neon aesthetic reminiscent of Tron.

Black Ice Screenshot from Official Website

Potential Concerns include:

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  • The usual elemental effects (fire and ice) being harnessed by the player/enemies  
  • As Black Ice is in Early Access, a story mode is not included and it is unknown what the plot will eventually contain (though conversations with the developer are hopeful)

Overall, Black Ice is a great (and certainly addictive) alternative to titles like Borderlands, but still has potential issues of its own. You can try it yourself here, and watch our Nearly No Commentary gameplay video below (please note that the price will eventually increase to $20 USD as features are added).

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Video Games and the Bible Live #12: Assassin’s Creed & Jesus

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In this episode, we examine how Assassin’s Creed directly references foundational elements of our faith including Jesus and his Resurrection.

Video Games and the Bible Live #12–Assassins Creed and Jesus (Download)

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Kickstart–Through the Shadows

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Popular crowdfunding website Kickstarter not only features gadgets and artistic initiatives, but also video games that need YOUR support to see the light of day.

In this post, we’re spotlighting the family-friendly, first-person Christian adventure game, Through the Shadows
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I didn’t know what to expect from the Kickstarter project, Through the Shadows. A family-friendly survival horror game? A graphically impressive first-person adventure? A story-driven Christian puzzler?

The answer: all of the above.

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*UPDATE* Video Games and the Bible Steam Summer Sale 2014 Thread

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The annual Steam Summer Sale has begun, with nearly every game on Steam available at discounts ranging from 10% to 90%.

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Since Video Games and the Bible has reviewed quite a few of the titles being discounted (and still has some to preview/review), I decided to create a page of these games and their current (discounted) price.

Remember, every game purchased supports the developer to create more and
the sale only lasts until July 1 (Monday)!

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Highly Recommended:
(Little to No Moral/Biblical Issues)

Adam’s Venture:

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…Untold numbers of Christian games become vaporware, are stuck in “development hell,” are unfunded, or just never see the light of day. Adam’s Venture is one of the titles breaking that trend. Not only is it an excellent Christian game, but quite a good one in it’s own right…

Normal Price: $12.99 USD
Discounted Price: $3.24 USD (75% off)

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Retro/Grade:

…An intriguing twist on the rhythm and shooter genres make Retro/Grade a solid choice…

Full review coming soon!

Normal Price: $9.99 USD
Discounted Price: $0.99 USD (90% off)

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ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS:

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Right now, ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS is a bit barebones regarding content (due to the early stage of development). However, the essential core of a relentlessly fun multiplayer action game is undoubtedly already present…

Normal Price: $4.99 USD
Discounted Price: $2.49 USD (50% off)

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Shatter:

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…Shatter takes an established mechanic (brick breaking) and turns it into a hyperkinetic, neon-fueled spectacle…

Normal Price: $9.99 USD
Discounted Price: $1.49 USD (80% off)

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Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes:

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Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes is not only an exceptional game in its own right but a perfect introduction to the long-running series…

Normal Price: $6.99 USD
Discounted Price: $3.49 USD (50% off)

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Pinball FX 2 Plants vs. Zombies Pinball:

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…Zen Studios’ Plants vs. Zombies pinball table manages to successfully transfer the family-friendly tower defense insanity of Plants vs. Zombies into a pinball format…

Normal Price: $2.99 USD
Discounted Price: $1.49 USD (50% off)

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Cook, Serve, Delicious!:

…Cook, Serve, Delicious! is an addictive, hardcore cooking simulator and restaurant manager with surprising depth–few games have grabbed me so quickly and completely…

Full review coming soon!

Normal Price: $9.99 USD
Discounted Price: $3.99 USD (60% off)

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FootLOL: Epic Fail League:

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…FootLOL is a lighthearted and family-friendly game that turns the most popular sport in the world into a mine-laden, cow-ridden, airstrike-susceptible mess. In other words-its awesome…

Normal Price: $4.99 USD
Discounted Price: $2.49 USD (50% off)

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Joe Danger PC:

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…an amazing and immensely replayable package that will have you smiling with Joe Danger as he races one more time… One more time… One more time…

Normal Price: $24.99 USD
Discounted Price: $6.24 USD (75% off)

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