Author Archives: omegalfa

Latest Addition May / June 2020


Video-CD Movies:
Kikker an het Vogeltje (jaer65)
Pippi Longstocking – 3 New Adventures (jae65)
Pippi Longstocking – 3 Adventures (jae65)
Een Ijsbeer in de Tropen (jaer65)

Promotional:
Amsterdam Auto Rai (jae65 – covers)

Multimedia:
Nederlands Film Festival ’95 (jaer65 – covers)
Private Lesson Series – Classical Guitar (jaer65 – German covers)
Private Lesson Series – Rock Guitar (jaer65 – German covers)
Philips Media Interactieve Encyclopedie (jaer65 – covers)
Philips Media Interactieve Encyclopedie – Demo (jaer65 – covers)

Kids:
The Crayon Factory (Marco Parisio Java – Italian covers)

Thank you to our contributors!
jaer65 and Marco Parisio Java!


Chronicle #20 – The Crayon Factory – Review

The World of CD-i Chronicle #20

Here is the 1st review for a Kids title!

When I got my CD-i back in the 90’s, a demo CD was included. In this demo disc I remember to watch a demo of Richard Scarry’s Best Neighborhood Disc Ever. Even if I was already a teenager, I was delightful with the quality and possibilities the little kids had with games like this. To improve the imagination, the reaction, etc…
Today I am not going to talk about this one, I am going to review The Crayon Factory, a game for kids that is deeply placed near my heart… I am going to play the French version, “L’Usine aux Crayons”. I used the German covers because my covers aren’t in good condition for scanning.

I enjoy playing this game with my daughter aged 7, she really loves it, and the Roller Controller is her favorite accessory to play. We play together alternatively just like if I had her age!

Read the full article here.


Chronicle #19 – Tetris – Review

The World of CD-i Chronicle #19

This is probably the most famous game in the world, created back in June 6th of 1984 by the Russian engineer Alexey Pajitnov, so 36 years celebrated last week… I am talking about Tetris. Who never played this game?

SOME HISTORY:
Released in 1991 by Philips POV Entertainment Group for the European version, and in 1992 for the US market, Philips couldn’t let the CD-i without a Tetris version. Using the advantage of the CD support, we are definitely talking about the most beautiful and relaxing Tetris you will ever play in your life!

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Chronicle #18 – L’Ange et le Démon – Review

The World of CD-i Chronicle #18

Here is the first exclusive regional game review!
This is a French game that will takes you through one of the most beautiful place in France, Le Mont-Saint-Michel!
I have the chance to know this incredible place after a visit and a night, and believe me, the game is absolutely identical as the real place!

SOME HISTORY:
L’Ange et le Démon is a French game produced by Smart Move back in 1992.
Have you played Myst? Well, this is a similar game, played as picture-by-picture, but instead of traveling in a 3D environment, you are walking in a real photographs place, at Le Mont-Saint-Michel isle located in Normandie, the north of France.

Read all here


Chronicle #17 – Secret Mission – Review

The World of CD-i Chronicle #17

I remember when I was walking around on some games shops, Secret Mission was on of those I always wanted to get. The cover made me dream of adventure and spy action, and in fact this is what the player will feel!
The front cover isn’t exactly what you will get, you just need to look at the back of the cover to find the differences.

SOME HISTORY:
Secret Mission as been produced by Microïdes in 1995 (French version) and 1996 (English version), the French company that almost made a 4 games on CD-i but finishes to release only 1 for CD-i. I am talking about Evidence, Ford Boyard – Le Défi and Ford Boyard – La Legende.

Read it right here!