Put the best of Pacman, Bomberman and Metal Gear together, and then wrap around it an original story of a Psychic Girl running away from an asylum – Escapee Go! is an example of a great formula for a really fun game.

No, I'm not reviewing the game. I'm just looking at what it takes to stand out in a crowded game market where everything's been done before.

If the early reviews are any indication, then what we have here is a cult hit that a bunch of gamers will be talking about for years to come.

If you're wondering what it takes to make a good game (or even a decent one at that), it's no exaggeration to say it takes blood, sweat, tears, and a whole lot of manhours.

Kudos to the team and my buddy Eugene Ong, who led the game design.

(Escapee Go! is a game made by local gaming company Gevo Entertainment.)