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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Game Downloads under Four Bucks

Namco and Freeze Tag have several game downloads on sale, all under four bucks. Each also has a free trial available, so you can get in a couple of hours (2.5, to be exact, since you 30 minutes per game) of play trying them out before deciding which ones are for you.

The Otherside: Realm of Eons ($3.49)

Game Description
  • Solve The Riddles Of The Otherside.
  • 25 Fantastic Locations.
  • 10 Mini-Games.
  • Combine Hidden Objects To Solve Tricky Puzzles.
After receiving a strange book on her doorstep, Miranda finds herself drawn into the fantastic world of The Otherside. With the help of the mischievous Jovie, travel between worlds and unravel the mystery of a missing girl. Journey through over 25 detailed locations as you discover hidden objects and combine items to create new tools. As the story unfolds through animated in-game comics, solve over 10 puzzling mini-games and help Miranda locate the missing Louise to save her from a ghastly fate.

Nertz Solitaire ($3.99)

Game Description
  • Competitive Solitaire.
  • Challenge 8 Squirrelly Opponents.
  • 3 Exhilarating Game Modes.
  • Unlock New Music, Backgrounds And More.
Nertz Solitaire is competitive solitaire at its best! Just like traditional solitaire, build piles of cards in ascending and descending order. Win by scoring the most points and getting rid of your Nertz pile before your opponent. Enjoy three exhilarating game modes: Quick fun in Quick Play mode, the classic card game with Nutzy and his squirrelly family in Classic mode or go for the ultimate prize in Championship mode. But be careful 'cause Nertz can drive you nuts!

Xango Tango $3.99)

Game Description
  • Crate-Crashing 3D Action.
  • 48 Exotic Environments.
  • 3 Phenomenal Game Modes.
  • See The Surprise Ending.
Help the amazing toy robot Xango find his upgrade parts in this brain-stretching, 3D animated action puzzler adventure. Three game modes guarantee many hours of action, puzzling and relaxing fun. Match three colored crates and watch 'em explode in Classic mode. Solve brain-twisting puzzles in Puzzle mode. Play without time pressure in Relax mode. Exotic landscapes, lively tango music, wacky dances and a surprise ending make Xango Tango fun for the whole family!

Etch A Sketch $3.99)

Game Description
  • The World's Favorite Drawing Toy.
  • Play Knobby's Quest Or Knobby's Bounce.
  • Discover Classic Etch A Sketch.
  • Unlock Hidden Items And Drawing Templates.
Grizelda the witch has shaken things up inside the Etch A Sketch, and Knobby must restore "draw and order" to his world. Help Knobby save his kidnapped friend and stop Grizelda's evil plan to turn everything in the Land of Aha! to Dullsville! Full of creative art tools, four unique game modes, tons of unlockable hidden items and a cast of hilarious characters, Etch A Sketch is innovative fun for the whole family! Check out this digital upgrade to the World's Favorite Toy today!

Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone $3.99)

Game Description
  • Try And Catch A Jewel Thief.
  • Cryptic Clues To Unravel.
  • Music From Tchaikovsky Brings The Game Alive.
  • Is The Diamond Cursed? Find Out.
Who stole the Moonstone diamond? Is it cursed? It's up to you to investigate and unravel the mystery! Investigate every person who was in the Victorian mansion at the time of the crime to locate the thief and try and find the ancient jewel in this hidden object adventure! Play the role of Detective Cuff, exploring every room to find valuable clues and hopefully return the enormous diamond to its rightful owner.