Andy Johnson

Classic SFF fan, videogame reviewer for @entertainium and Doom mapper.

[Entertainium @Entertainium]

"#JaggedAlliance3 is a surprisingly solid return for the series. With patches and mods, it could yet become an essential feature of the tactical landscape – and for Haemimont Games, that is mission accomplished." #RTS #PCgaming @HaemimontGames @evolve_pr
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[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

I reviewed the tough and surprisingly good tactics sequel Jagged Alliance 3 for @Entertainium. https://t.co/FiTuQlfKCZ

[davidxnewton 🦋 @DavidXNewton]

A little release video for #RAMP2023! Thanks to everyone who contributed :) https://t.co/4VUxCnopVo

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

I've contributed again, with another Egyptian-themed map - MAP184, "Rockets From the Crypt"

[Dominic Tarason @DominicTarason]

RAMP 2023 is out! Possibly the biggest Doom community project ever. Nearly 300 maps, most by newcomers (MyHouse.pk3 brought loads of new blood), chained together with a meta-campaign hub. Kudos to @DavidXNewton for organizing it.

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[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

@DominicTarason I was very wary of it but have been having a good time. The learning curve is so harsh though, had to restart my campaign a few times.

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

I reviewed Sludge Life 2 for @Entertainium. https://t.co/oENm3MsWvU

[Forever Delayed @FDForum]

#NHSBirthday #NHS75 @Manics @kierboyo

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

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[The Spaceshipper 🚀 @TheSpaceshipper]

Aliens: Dark Descent (2023)

This new action-strategy game contains some very nice vehicles, which fit in rather well with the saga. Or are already iconic. :)

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

I embarked on the USS @Entertainium to review #AliensDarkDescent, the excellent real-time tactics game by @Tindalos_Int. A gripping experience that does Jim Cameron's 1986 masterpiece justice. https://t.co/kE2iQDoP5R

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

@gbrading @Allicrombie @c_rakestraw @EduardoReb Same!

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

@GenreFilmAddict It's woefully under-recognised. More people appreciate Hard Target these days, but too few give Broken Arrow the love it deserves. Peak Travolta, beautiful landscapes, and four exploding helicopters!

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

@DominicTarason I get what you mean about Styx but I found the story of Master of Shadows to be quite clever - Shards of Darkness, not so much.

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

@SFRuminations Think this is something like my 30th novel by him...

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

For @Entertainium, I've reviewed the anarchic indie shooter #Zortch or "Zortch Maxinum Against the Alien Brainsuckers" by @mutantleg https://t.co/YwNuZi15li

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

@monad_of_eirye Sniper Elite 5; especially the mission based on Mont Saint-Michel which is a masterclass.

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

It also makes the most extensive and surprising use of the mask gags. So much clever misdirection, but Woo of course delivers an all-timer action blowout for the climax.

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

I've said it many times, but Mission Impossible II is so underrated. The genius Woo directs the hell out of it, the psychosexual/love triangle element lifts it, and all the action is top-drawer.

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

Dougray Scott doesn't get enough credit. He's brilliantly creepy as Sean Ambrose, a ruthless villain who is Hunt's physical and tactical equal. And we get Thandiwe Newton! And Anthony Hopkins! And Brendan Gleeson!

[Hoai-Tran Bui @htranbui]

everyone is ranking MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2 too LOW. you all need to embrace a little more melodrama and romance in your lives

[Andy Johnson @andyjohnsonuk]

Excellent, fascinating interview with Nicky Wire on his new solo LP - interesting bits on the Manics, too.