Galleon (PC)

Never have so many pixels had so much coverage as those of the incomparable Miss Lara Croft. But while she has settled happily in her place as a cultural icon, the man behind the temple-plundering heroine, Toby Gard, has spent the past four years on a far greater challenge. It doesnt have a plait and probably wont be the focus of millions of young boys frenzied pubescent obsessions, but it may just make equivalent waves in gameplay terms. It, or rather he, is Rhama and the game is Galleon. Like tomb raider, Galleon is a 3D, third person action/adventure with a mix of exploration and puzzle-solving, a splash of combat and an emphasis on narrative. In ...  Read the complete review