Lazy Game Reviews

Collecting vintage computers is such a fun hobby. Why shouldn't it make a fun game? That's answered in this homebrew arcade game for the Apple II!

The black sheep of the Keen series has been ported to Windows, Linux, and Mac! An overview of the v2.00 Beta 1 version of this 2014 re-release.

The original entry in the incredibly engaging (and addictive) historical grand strategy series! Brace yourself, complexity is coming.

The Internet Archive has uploaded thousands of classic PC games, all playable for free in your browser! Thus, I must talk about it, because I am who I am.

Gameplay and overview of the first content pack for The Sims 4, Outdoor Retreat. What is this? Is a Game Pack better than a Stuff Pack? Is it worth buying? Questions, answers, snark!

This episode covers the founding, voodoo-powered rise, and ridiculously powerful fall of 3Dfx Interactive. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!

Gameplay and commentary on The Sims 2 Pets! Featuring dogs, cats, birds, remote-controlled cars, and rehab.

Jill of the Jungle is a classic platformer from Epic Megagames. Onesimus is, uh, well it's a Jill game without Jill based on some verses from the Bible. Eh.

What makes floppy disks special? Why not just emulate the games or use something more reliable? A nostalgic, rambling retrospective.

CHAMProgramming was a champion of arcade game conversions for MS-DOS! A retrospective of all their games, from CHAMP Kong onward.

A strange trivia game featuring aliens and full-motion video weirdos, also known as Mind Grind. Yup, that's what this is.

Aired: February 4, 2015 This is Lazy Game Reviews.

One of the seminal real-time strategy games of the mid 1990's, Age of Empires was an epic game of conquest and empire management. Wololo.

Featuring PushingUpRoses! After going to school in Crush Course, it's time to go to the mall and crave fried garlic bread. Curse you, James O'Connell!

Gameplay and first impressions commentary on Besiege, a physics-based medieval siege weapon puzzle game! Like Kerbal Space Program if it was bloodier and used more wood.

Is this latest iteration of the Cities series worth your $40? How does it compare to the previous games? Find out in this review!

Remember those cheap LCD handheld systems in the 80's and 90's? They didn't all totally suck, believe it or not!

This is the LGR review of The Sims 1 from back in 2000. Covers the making of the game, the gatefold box, expansion packs, and heavy nostalgia. Celebrating fifteen years of simming!

Tomy's Waterfuls were a thing from 1976 through the 90's, somehow. Never underestimate the staying power of cheap children's toys!

Overview and demonstration of the Suncom Technologies ICONtroller mouse-like thing from 1990. It's a joystick, it's a mouse, yet neither!

You may think of Minesweeper as a game one only plays casually... but think again. Enjoy the history and making of the game, as well as some details on things like 3BV, NF, and competitive play!

Rest in peace, Maxis Emeryville! Wishing the best for all who are now without a job.

An overview of the history, hardware, and software of the Philips VG-8235 from the perspective of a vintage computer collector. How do the pros and cons stack up, what games can you play on it, and is it worth the cost?

Somewhat of a vintage computing music video. Was going through some b-roll footage (some used and lots unused) and put this together.

Finally, a promising contender for SimCity's city-building crown. Is it any good? How does it compare to its predecessors? Find out in this review!

An overview of the history, hardware, and software of the CBM 8032 from the perspective of a vintage computer collector. How do the pros and cons stack up, what games can you play on it, and is it worth the cost?

IT'S THE PONDOCALYPSE!! Time to build a city as fast as possible in order to move to higher ground. Either that, or drown a watery death of pond water and poop.

Say goodbye to roller coasters, and hello to lions, tigers, and bears! Oh my that was cheesy, I should write box blurbs. Covering the complete collection of the original ZT.

Gameplay and commentary on SimCity Build It for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. It's "free", but is it any good?

This episode covers the inception, development, and strive for market dominance of IBM and Microsoft's OS/2 operating system. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!

With Pushing Up Roses! Now that the mall's mystery is solved, it's time to go horseback riding! This first part features flailing around with horses that won't jump.

Now that the mall's mystery is solved, it's time to go horseback riding! This second part features going in circles as a winner (hopefully.)

Gameplay and overview of the first expansion pack for The Sims 4 -- Get To Work. What are the new active careers? Are aliens going to probe Uranus? Is it worth buying? Questions, answers, snark!

Dissecting frogs can be off-putting, so why not do it virtually? Heck, why not change state legislation so you can do so and have it count towards class credit!

Gameplay and commentary on the retail side of the Get To Work expansion for The Sims 4! Duke Nukem and Fartwhistle Dingleprop run a store selling urine-filled toilets to the grim reaper.

Often referred to as Canada's Oregon Trail, though it's more of a trucking simulator meets interactive fiction game. An overview of the game's history, its predecessors, and its maple syrup-delivering gameplay!

Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Season Two begins, and it's quite the exciting haul this episode!

One of MECC's more unusual edutainment titles. Escape the clutches of the conniving doctor's island, and return to your human form by solving logic puzzles!

Collecting big box PC games is fun enough, but it's a real treat to find packages with unique shapes and designs. A selection of the most unusual computer game boxes in my collection!

Dr. Robotnik is at it again -- now he's stealing your kindergarten word problem answers! Time to play as a mutant frog-monkey and do schoolwork for Sonic The Hedgehog.

Coming to you from the days of the AOL Games channel and Windows 3.1, it's Combat Tanks by Red Herring! Classic 90's shareware game with tank-destroying mayhem.

One of the early games from Sierra, one of the early licensed games, and one of the early games for the Commodore 64 in general! Based on Johnny Hart's "B.C." comic strip, it's up to you to save Cute Chick!

A show and tell of sorts, talking about my massive retro IBM computer haul! PS/2 systems, monitors, software, peripherals, documentation, a mysterious floppy disk, and so much more. This stuff is gonna be a lot of fun to mess with.

Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Goodwills, Salvation Army stores, a pawn shop with too many guns (or not enough guns?)

Tutorial and demonstration of America Online 4.0 running on Windows 8.1. Did you know you can still sign into the old-school AOL application for free? As long as you have a broadband connection, you can (for now!) Watch this to find out how to surf the web 90's-style.

Fly missions in your SimCity 2000 metropolis! Fight fires, disperse riots, throw people overboard to their doom. And what's up with all those half-naked dudes kissing...

An exploration of the record sleeve style PC game packages of the 1980's. Electronic Arts, Micro Illusions, Taito, and more! These folios make collecting computer games a lot of fun.

Gameplay and overview of the first stuff pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and clothes? Are chocolate fountains worth the asking price? Questions, answers, snark!

Your people are being turned into snack food! Time to get out of there and run a gauntlet of grungy alien landscapes. And it comes in a square box!

At long last, the fourth game in the excessively violent Carmageddon franchise is here on PC! But does it live up to its predecessors? As a long-time fan of the series, let's try to answer that.

This episode covers the humble beginnings, rapid rise to success, and eventual dominance of Dell Computer Corporation. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!

Considered vaporware since 1992, but finally the sequel to Chip's Challenge is a released game! How does it stack up after over 20 years of waiting?

Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Goodwills, Target, and Office Max Payne.

Gameplay and commentary on Broforce, one of the manliest early access games currently on Steam. And I'm accompanied by manly man Kris Asick of Ancient DOS Games!

Chika-chika-chika-chika. Seriously though, it's a free update. Play the game, and uh, well there it is. That's chaos theory.

Overview, installation, and demonstration of the retro PC game peripheral, the Virtual Pinball controller by Philips. And playing GTA 5 with it, cuz why not!

Gameplay and overview of the second stuff pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and clothes? How steamy is hot tub woohoo? Questions, answers, snark!

First-person cat carnage! Knock everything onto the floor, meow loudly, and nibble too much catnip.

Help Noah put all the animals on the ark back to sleep, using food-launching weaponry! Also find out the true story behind the creation of the game and its relation to Wolfenstein 3D.

Featuring thousands of big box PC games, vintage computers, and a whole lot more. Celebrating 6 years of LGR with a collection overview/game room tour in 4k!

Unboxing, commentary, and demonstration of the Live Gamer EXTREME capture device by AVerMedia. Thanks to AVerMedia for sending me the device to review!

Give me liberty or give me DOS! Ward off the British during the American Revolutionary War, or capture the American commander-in-chief. It's up to you to eat cheeseburgers.

With Pushing Up Roses! Solving the DLC case of The Consul's Car in LA Noire on PC. Jeezus, Phelps.

It seems the PCjr doesn't play well with fluorescent CFL light bulbs. Or maybe it's a gremlin... bright light, bright light!

Tired of simply watching movies? Why not try making them! Explore the history of Hollywood cinema from the 1920's onward in Lionhead's classic simulation.

Gameplay and overview of the second game pack for The Sims 4, Spa Day. What does it come with? Is virtual mental tranquility worth the asking price? Questions, answers, snark!

Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Goodwills and bear statues.

Taking a look at more of my favorite cover illustrations from retro PC games! Big box computer games were the best. Excellent artwork that made you wanna spend money.

The first game in Sierra's "Quest" series! Taking a look at the history and gameplay of the original IBM PCjr release of the game from 1984. Sir Graham has serious nads.

Quick commentary and gameplay on the MS-DOS shareware game Dem Bonz! Dominoes with a suspicious lack of pizza.

If you've come for the fork you'll be SORELY disappointed! Origin's interactive movie sci-fi adventure game, featuring flutes.

Quick commentary and gameplay on the Sega Genesis/Amiga game Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck! Prehistoric platforming awesomeness.

Overview, installation, and demonstration of the retro PC game controller, the Demon Gunn by Tac Systems, Inc! Time to play several games terribly with it.

Rambling about what I really think about The Sims games, both past and present.

Gameplay and overview of the third stuff pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and clothes? How annoying are ice cream headaches? Questions, answers, snark! NOTE: Certain ice creams also give you temporary emotional boosts and physical traits. Doesn't change my opinion of the pack though, so the rest of the video is accurate. But I'm sure some will think sprouting leaves from your arms is worth $10, so I figured I'd mention it!

It's a wave of crime! Stop it before the president's daughter is gone forever and Williams sues you for ripping off NARC!

Commentary and gameplay on the PS4 game Everybody's Gone to the Rapture by The Chinese Room! Chase down ethereal balls while completely alone somewhere in England.

Some called it SimEverything, others called it SimLetdown. Spore was quite the divisive game when it was released, but how does it hold up today? Time for a detailed look at it!

Looking back at the turbo button! Personal computers came with these things for years, then they just disappeared. But they're not forgotten.

Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Goodwills and sunburn.

Some of my thoughts on attending PAX in Seattle. More detailed videos on these topics will be coming soon!

First impressions on Valve's SteamVR platform, using the HTC Vive virtual reality headset. Filmed at PAX Prime 2015.

Gameplay footage and first impressions commentary on the upcoming Bombshell game from 3D Realms and Interceptor!

Someone made an LGR-inspired game! Whoa. Pretty freaking humbling to think this channel could inspire such a thing, so I just wanted to put this video out there as a thanks and an encouragement to all young game developers in the making.

Sometimes, Duke just has to shake what his momma gave him. And hot dog wiener wenches agree.

Gameplay footage and first impressions commentary on the new Roller Coaster Tycoon game from Nvizzio Creations!

Quick commentary and gameplay on the Windows PC game Sanitarium! One twisted psychological horror adventure.

I'm sick. Again. Voice is gone, brain is fried, taking meds. Text-to-speech reigns freeeee.

Gameplay and commentary on Fallout Shelter, the first official mobile game set in the Fallout universe! Direct video capture from the Android version, though this review applies to iOS devices as well. Played on a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.

This episode covers the door-to-door beginnings and unbelievable controversies surrounding John McAfee and his Virus Scan software. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!

The first expansion pack to Cities Skylines is here! What are the new features and is it worth the asking price? Find out in this overview of the pack!

Gameplay and overview of the fourth stuff pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and clothes? How spooky is the spookiness? Questions, answers, snark!

Retro City Rampage DX for freaking MS-DOS? And it comes on an actual floppy disk? Be still, my beating CONFIG.SYS.

Reviews for the AVerMedia GM310 and GS315! Unboxing, demonstration, and overview of their notable features and shortcomings. Products supplied by AVerMedia USA.

Cause of explosion: SIMON SAYS. Gameplay and commentary on the bomb defusing simulation, featuring PushingUpRoses!

Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Goodwills and crunchy leaves.

Spoiler-free gameplay and commentary on Undertale, one of the more enjoyably unique games to come around in a while. Socialize all the monsters, experience weirdness!

Quarter pushers, coin dozers, medal games, 2p machines, whatever you call em... They're everywhere on iOS and Android! But are there any that come close to the real thing? Taking a look at: Coin Dozer, The Real Coin Pusher, Ultimate Sparkling Coins, Coin Pusher Gold, and Cash Dozer USD. Music used is from The Sims 1 soundtrack.

I love Back to the Future. But this game... RUN FOR IT, MARTY! Covers the Commodore Amiga version by Image Works and touches on the MS-DOS port. Music used is from the Amiga and DOS version of the game.

Like Super Mario Kart but not! Race go karts as a bunch of wild animals that turn into periscopes. This wheely is a wacky game. ◉◡◉

Overview and commentary on the Viva9699F1 high back mesh chair from Viva Office. Has Darth Vader's helmet as a headrest, apparently. Supplied by the company for review!

It’s officially an Awesome Stuff Week on YouTube, which means five days of YouTubers (myself included) talking about awesome stuff: gadgets, tech, or just anything awesome we wanna show you. This video is an overview and demonstration of the Razer Deathstalker PC gaming keyboard. I've always been a mechanical keyboard kinda dude, but I figured it was time to take a look at one of these chiclet-style alternatives! The episode was sponsored by YouTube.

Time to talk about the original entry in one of the most iconic series of all time! Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game from Interplay in 1997.

Gameplay and first impressions commentary on the early access version of Descent Underground! Six degrees of Unreal Engine 4 freedom.

Man, why hadn't I heard of this one till recently? Iron Blood (aka Interrupt) is an awesome arcade action game from Korea that deserved more attention! Unironic bloodiness.

Spoiler-free gameplay and commentary on Dropsy The Clown, an excellent point-and-click adventure game from Jay Tholen! Hug everyone, because life is kind of awesome.

No. 11 Downing Street. This is a "mystery story game" from 1993 and, uh... it may just be the best worst game ever made. My life is forever changed.

Commentary and overview of features and gameplay using the Heavy Equipment Precision Control System. Farming Simulator 15, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Super Mario Bros. 3 -- it's got all kinds of uses!

Spoiler-free gameplay and overview of Bethesda's latest open world game, Fallout 4! How does it stack up to previous games? What are the best (and worst) new features?

My in-game love life summed up in a handful of seconds...

The shareware classic Balloon Challenge has been ported to Android OS devices! Exactly what I hoped for in my original review, hehe.

Single player may be an afterthought, but X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is still a lot of fun! Especially when the power gets all balanced.

It’s Awesome Stuff Week: Unwrapped! A holiday extravaganza that brings together your favorite YouTubers for a sneak peak at the best holiday gifts -- from tech toys to kitchen toys to actual toys. YouTube doesn’t care if you’ve been naughty or nice -- you still deserve a shot at the greatest gifts this holiday season. Disclaimers: ● This video does not imply any endorsement of the product by Google or YouTube. The views expressed here belong solely to LGR. ● This video is Shoppable, but is currently only accessible when viewing YouTube from a desktop browser. Taking a look at the wireless adapter by Microsoft that lets you use X1 controllers on Windows 10 PCs. Is it worth the cash when you can just use a PS4 controller via Bluetooth?

Christmas is upon us! And so are crappy games, apparently. This is a free game from Digital Dialect and ugh.

Gameplay and overview of the second expansion pack for The Sims 4 -- Get Together. What exactly do clubs do? Is dancing and beating sims up as a group worth your time? Questions, answers, snark!

The holiday spin-off to the Sega Saturn classic! Help two kids correct the bad decorating of their drunken elders by sucking up balls in the sky.

With PushingUpRoses! Time to make the most inconsequential club known to Simkind, complete with objectives of woohooing elders and taboo swimming.

Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Christmas junk and nighttime weirdness.

Time for holiday oddware! Taking a look at a Santa memory stick, a USB cow, the cheapest water game ever, and Christmas Lights Planner software for Windows. And PushingUpRoses makes quite a convincing customer service rep.

Holiday shopping is bad enough, but with bad physics and generic gameplay it's even worse! Might be the first Christmas game made specifically to take advantage of streamers and let's players.

Gameplay and first impressions commentary on Simple Planes! Build your own bizarre aircraft using a slew of parts. Results may vary.

My personal, subjective list of the best computer and video games of 2015! Big games, small games, all games.