I firmly believe that there's nothing wrong with updating classic games. Freeverse themselves have done it quite well, turning the basic gameplay of Time Pilot into the wonderful WingNuts (which has a sequel on the way). With Wingnuts, though, Freeverse added their wit and sense of style to the game, which helped separate it from its influences. With Active Lancer, we get an update and little more.

I've never quite understood that business model. McDonald's uses it; just dump "Mc" in front of anything and it'll sell. McGriddle. McNuggets. McDLT. Freeverse tends to do the same thing, only with "Burning Monkey." Burning Monkey Solitaire. Burning Monkey Puzzle Lab. And now, Burning Monkey Mahjong Solitaire. Thank heavens they aren't reversed, huh? I'd hate to go into McDonald's and order some Burning Monkey Nuggets.

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