Depth/Reviews
Eurochart issue #30 (1997, 07.07, AGA Multifile Chartmag)
Review by Glenn Lunder
First of all, let me just mention that this is the first issue of the 'new' EuroChart I saw. Right from the start, I loved the new look and concept! The screenshots, the information, the graphical statistics... This is the way to do things! However, while the concept is great, the execution leaves a few things to be desired... some of the information is missing crucial bits here and there! Perhaps I need to send Cytron a copy of Scenery to avoid mistakes in the future ;) Having said that, I guess I put a lot more weight on these things than the average scener would... The panel graphics are a little unusual, not to mention that they're very very good! Big, clear gadgets leave you in no confusion as to where to click. The intro picture by Zack, and the numerous clip arts leave a little to be desired, 'tho...
As far as the editorial content of the EuroChart goes, well... it was never intended to be a mag! The best part is also the most important one; the charts! The code follows the new norm, in that it is multitasking... which is a feature I absolutely love. All mags should multitask! It sure makes reviewing them a lot more comfortable for me :) There really is no good reason not to download the EuroChart... It doesn't really matter if you don't like the cliparts, or you think the interviews in the magpart really should be somewhere else... It's the charts that matter, and the EuroCharts are the original ones...the real McCoy. Get this because Depth put a lot of work down in it, and do a good job.
tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.0.
Eurochart #31 (1997, .10, AGA Multifile Chartmag)
Review by Glenn Lunder
Nice graphics by Raven introduce us to this edition of EC. The title picture is of a crouching naked woman, but the compositions doesn't look all right... Anyway, the rest of the design is clear and concise. As mentioned in my review of the last issue, the code is very good. System friendly (multitasks), and user friendly at the same time :) The other two sections, apart from the charts, are also well laid out this time. The gallery is mostly pictures of sceners drinking at parties ;) I did like the old Crusaders design for this part better, with two pics a page, but... The magpart also has good design, with backgrounds that doesn't interfere with the text. Color use is nicely relaxed.
tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.1.
Govinda (1997, 28.12, AGA 40k Intro)
Review by Glenn Lunder
Now this is more like it! This cool little intro throws quite a few good effects at the casual viewer, including lightdots, shadebob cluster (!) and some well cool bump and texture mapping!
tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.0.
