Game Reviews

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...

Quantic Dream's Indigo Prophecy was David Cage's first big budget title for current consoles in 2005. Yes they had Omikron: The Nomad Soul out on PC and Dreamcast six years before Indigo Prophecy dropped. But...

Disclaimer: A copy of this game was provided by the publisher for this review. Disco Dodgeball Remix is an adaptation of the PC game Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball which launched in 2015. Each match takes...

Disclaimer: Review code provided by the publisher AO Tennis released this January in Australia and New Zealand to an abysmal critical response. AO International Tennis was the game's re-branding effort for its May 8th worldwide release. With...

Disclaimer: A copy of this game was provided the publisher for review. Masters of Anima is a whimsical combat RTS by Passtech Games. In it, you learn of Shapers who keep the world protected from...

There's a lot in terms of variety when discussing hack n' slash titles. From Metal Gear Rising: Revengance to Ninja Gaiden, the genre seems to have a little something for everyone. That being said, it would be...

WARNING: Episode 1 spoilers inbound. Do not read without finishing episode 1.  The Council: Hide and Seek marks a shift in priorities. Whereas The Mad Ones centered mostly around conversations, Hide and Seek's 2-3 hour playtime...

Look Your Loot is a single player mobile card game developed by Igor Suntsev at Dragosha Games. It was made with DEFOLD engine. In the game, you play as a tiny adventuresome mouse. The goal is...