(9/18/2014 - 9/24/2014) Game of the Week: Splash Lake

[SamIAm]

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September 18 - September 24: Splash Lake
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(chosen by nullity)

Looks like the forums are back (it wasn't just me who couldn't connect, right?). I'm going to stagger everything by an extra day to keep things equal.

Anyway, here's a game that I've never tried at all. Seriously, I don't have this one. Nullity, you want to tell us about it and why you chose it? Of course, spida1a's review makes a nice intro as well.

Please keep those new submissions coming! Remember, we had a reset, so everyone may now submit another game!

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GOTW Schedule:
1. 9/10/2014 - 9/16/2014: Bonk's Revenge (johnnykonami)
2. 9/18/2014 - 9/24/2014: Splash Lake (nullity)
3. 9/25/2014 - 10/1/2014: Gekisha Boy (owlnonymous)
4. 10/2/2014 - 10/8/2014: Parasol Stars (mitsuman)
5. 10/9/2014 - 10/15/2014: Bomberman '93 (_joshuaTurbo)
6. 10/16/2014 - 10/22/2014: Monster Lair (neutopia6)
7. 10/23/2014 - 10/29/2014: Salamander (lukester)
8. 10/30/2014 - 11/5/2014: Shapeshifter (Mishran)

Previous Games:
January 15-21: Battle Royale (TheClash603)
January 22-28: Drop Off/Drop Rock (esteban)
January 29-February 4: Bonk's Adventure (roflmao)
February 5-11: Silent Debuggers (vestcoat)
February 12-18: Somer Assault (BigusSchmuck)
February 19-25: Splatterhouse (FiftyQuid)
February 26-March 4: Bloody Wolf (Jibbajaba)
March 5-11: The Lost Sunheart (Gogan)
March 12-18: Sapphire (BlueBMW)
March 19-25: Energy (PunkicCyborg)
March 26-April 1: Air Zonk (_joshuaTurbo)
April 2-8: Veigues Tactical Gladiator (Punch)
April 9-15: 1943 Kai (lukester)
April 16-22: Lords of Thunder (munchiaz)
April 23-29: Ninja Spirit (csgx1)
April 30 - May 6: Bomberman (SamIAm)
May 7 - May 13: Pyramid Plunder (Black Tiger)
May 14 - May 20: Galaga 90' (nullity)
May 22 - May 28: JJ and Jeff (geise)
May 29 - June 4: The Legendary Axe (Damon Plus)
June 5 - June 11: The Legendary Axe 2 (galam)
June 12 - June 18: Aero Blasters (Phase)
June 19 - June 25: Star Parodier (Inframan)
June 26 - July 2: Alien Crush (synbiosfan)
July 3 - July 9: Shockman (toktogul)
July 10 - July 16: Cadash (Bardoly)
July 17 - July 23: Dungeon Explorer (Gentlegamer)
July 24 - July 30: Military Madness (DarkKobold)
July 31 - August 6: Blazing Lazers (tpivette)
August 7 - August 13: Fantasy Zone (jtucci31)

Rules:
-All members are allowed one submission. When there are no further submissions, we will have a reset and everyone will be able to submit another game.
-Each game may only be submitted once.
-If you wish to retract your submission, please do so at least two weeks before your game is due. Your next submission will go to the back of the cue.
-Please don't submit games that have a high language barrier or will take too long to complete (particularly RPGs).
-Please don't submit games that are too expensive. Below $50 is best. Above $100 won't work.

[Ayce]

I have only heard good things about this title... but, has no one actually played it

[Sadler]

Splash Lake is an awesome game! I played the hell out of it growing up. I think it may be the only TG game my mom played with me! Super charming. I guess somewhat repetitive, but I really enjoy it.

[Necromancer]

It gets damn hard in some of the later levels, almost impossible without a second player to help out.

[esteban]

I NEVER BEAT THIS DAMN GAME! It is a fun game.

A good friend got this and Buster Bros. for me when ToysRUs was clearing all TG-16 stock.

I picked up Vasteel around this time. I couldn't believe ToysRUs still had any games. Crazy.

[A Black Falcon]

Pretty good game!  I really like it.

[sosoyo180]

I love Splash Lake!! It's so long for a puzzle game though... Thank god for the 'instant level win' trick, makes those hard levels a smidgen better.

[yoyo]

I have never played this, although I've heard of it. I think it's high time I finally check it out.

[BlueBMW]

Two words.... Smoking Logs

[esteban]

Two words.... Smoking Logs

Hell yes. All young children benefit when cigarettes are involved.

[cr8zykuban0]

getting the duo r soon so will have to pick this game up and give it a go.  thank god duos are region free

[handyman907]

I have to give this one a try.

[sosoyo180]

Crabs suck, too!

Now THAT'S a lesson we can all learn!

[esteban]

Splash Lake is definitely a game that many folks probably overlook when they are new/unfamiliar with the TG-16 library.

 

[johnnykonami]

I haven't played it either!  Want to though.  I don't think I ever saw it in stores when it would have been new..