Game Reviews

Now you can - and date six different monsters in the game Monster Prom. You can probably tell what the game's about by the title: You’re a high school monster who is trying to win...

This Review of Secret at Shadow Ranch contains a few spoilers. Everyone loves a good mystery. It seems to be embedded in our human nature to seek out answers. This need probably explains why gamers...

The Council Episode 3: Ripples improves upon episode 2's puzzle-centric dullness, but it doesn't come without its blemishes. The Council's first episode introduced us to its uniquely RPG-inspired conversations and traits systems replete with immunities...

Narcosis: A state of stupor, drowsiness, or unconsciousness produced by drugs.  What a fitting definition for such an uninspired psychological thriller. Narcosis launched on PC last year in March with an Xbox One release less...

I remember the good old days of Left 4 Dead and it’s surprisingly great sequel! Others imitatedthe four player co-op formula, but never reached that high point Left 4 Dead 2 reached. Even the original...

The big-eyed spiky mammal with attitude has had an illustrious career. Sega had a hit on their hands with the original Sonic the Hedgehog twenty seven years ago. Fast forward to 1994 and Sonic was...

Games based off movies typically aren’t longed for much when it comes to either sales or reputation. There are many unfortunate circumstances in regards to why this is, but translation is certainly near the top...

The Lost Child is an interesting dungeon crawler that fails to capture what made El Shaddai special. El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron set itself apart through obtuse art direction. Its unique aesthetic coupled with a...

Imagine waking up in a hotel room. Its Art Deco-inspired aesthetic reinforces conformity as you answer the door. The manager informs you of the delectable breakfast waiting downstairs. You rush to the dining room. Before...

Another beautiful and fantastic game has graced the screen of the Nintendo Switch. YS VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is an absolute must-have in every JRPG fan's library. From the soundtrack filled with emotion to the...

Everywhere, I see people finding old PlayStation 2 games and calling them "hidden gems". So much so that I'm actually tired of that phrase and it makes me queasy when I see or hear it....

The first incarnation of Red Faction: Guerrilla was released almost a decade ago on the Xbox 360 and PS3. The game met with some critical and even financial success. Unfortunately, THQ was on a collision...

Rainbow Skies is a good role-playing game whose accomplishments are held back by its indie origins along with a few head-scratching design decisions. As a $30 PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita title, there's...

Puzzle games have seen many forms over the past few years. Some are artistic, some are clean-cut and modern, some have no visuals at all. None, however, have been quite as cute as Pode. Henchman...

Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a storybook-esque game that does a good job at exploring some of the tales from Norse Mythology. This is all while providing some epic boss fights and stunning visuals. However, there...

Gungrave is a tie-in to the anime that aired from 2003 to 2004 and ran for 26 episodes. This game came out in a time when developers weren't scared of doing something different, and Gungrave...

First-person melee combat is always a tricky thing to pull off in games (assuming, of course, that we’re talking about something more complex than a basic melee attack or two). This is especially true when...

I don’t think anyone is entirely sure why Shaq-Fu has returned to the world of video games. First released way back in 1994 on the SNES, the idea was simple. Take basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal,...

We’ve seen plenty of dungeon crawlers that randomize their environments, increase the difficulty the farther you go and give you an absolute thrashing when it comes to punishment. Everyone has done this type of adventure...

Shape of the World is a first-person exploration driven experience. It's more like Journey and Abzu than What Remains of Edith Finch. With abstracted visuals and serene sound design, Hollow Tree Games advertises it as "a...

For every triumph, Sega Genesis Classics makes a blunder. It features the Streets of Rage trilogy and Phantasy Star 2-4, but not Rocket Knight Adventures. It's missing Sonic 3 & Knuckles, yet Columns and Columns 3 are...

A PS4 review copy of Guns of Icarus Alliance was provided by Muse Games for the purpose of this review. Guns of Icarus is a first-person air-based combat game including PVP and with the latest...

In the year 2000, the world was introduced to the sequel of Diablo. Blizzard North's creation, Diablo II, continues while improving the story and reputability. Yet after 18 years, the question of whether or not...

Golem is a sidescroller puzzle game made by Longbow Games, set in the ruins of an old world. You play as a young human, and by your side is a mysterious, glowing orb. We’ll call...

Detroit: Become Human shows Quantic Dream's remarkable growth over the past eight years. Heavy Rain succeeded at crafting an interactive experience that took player decisions into account, but its writing and acting was all over...

Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch is a mixed experience. Ranging from frustration to pure enjoyment, this edition of the game contains lots of fan-service for Zelda aficionados. In 2014 the game was...