Gris Review
There aren’t a lot of games that really get to me on an emotional level. Some games try to do it so obviously that, even when it’s well crafted, it doesn’t seem so genuine. Gris...
There aren’t a lot of games that really get to me on an emotional level. Some games try to do it so obviously that, even when it’s well crafted, it doesn’t seem so genuine. Gris...
Pawarumi, an old school 80s, and 90s style shoot'em up that recalls the great classics of the past, winking a little to the immortal Ikaruga, proposing at the same time more strategic and peculiar gameplay. Let's...
Marvel is ready to let us take on the role of our favorite hero to save the earth from the threat of Thanos in the Nintendo Switch exclusive, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order....
I’m starting to think that whoever decides what games Devolver Digital will publish is just really into weird short games. My Friend Pedro falls right in line with the structure of being a very strange...
Sometimes it feels like developers are trying to do too many things to build a unique game. The games that stand out these days, especially in the indie world, are games that have a solid...
Indie games tend to lean heavily between gameplay and story. Usually one is definitively the lead foot and the other is less of a focus for the developers. Once in a while, a smaller developer...
The launch trailer for Rico made it look like at least a somewhat interactive crime drama wherein the bulk of the gameplay would center on kicking in doors and shooting bad guys. Even after booting...
Caligula Effect Overdose is the ground-up remake of a Persona-like that was destined to struggle when it released on the PS Vita in 2016 and only a few months before Persona 5. Yeah, this game...
I’ve often said I’m a fan of short games. Especially if they are unique, but would obviously wear out their interesting style if they stuck around too long. Sometimes though, things can be short and...
Advance Wars was one of the few handheld based strategy series ever developed. It excelled at being simple and easy to pick up, but had a difficulty curve that meant as the game went on,...
December is the month of baking, cooking, decorating, gifting and gaming! Its the time of year when games seem to be released everyday. Marenian Tavern Story: Patty and the Hungry God published by KEMCO is...
Little Dragons Café is about (as the title sorta suggests) running a cafe while feeding and looking after a dragon. It’s a game where you manage your resources, including collecting ingredients from tree’s, bushes, in caves,...
We have returned to the Kanto region in Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! in glorious high definition. With crisp, clean and smooth graphics, Let’s Go looks amazing both in the Switch’s docked and handheld. The player is...
It has become a yearly tradition to have five new Jackbox Party games. This year's The Jackbox Party Pack 5 continues that trend, succeeding yet again with flying colors, but some major connection issues and...
Picture this: You're 29 floors deep into a dungeon. Reaching the 30th floor is your only means of escape. Failing to leave a space open for Mr. Gency's Exit, an item allowing the player to...
Hyakki Castle is a 3D grid-based dungeon crawler inspired by 1980's games such as Dungeon Master. Many players will no doubt recognize the style and design as it bears a striking resemblance to Legend of...
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy fails as both a fighter and fan-service game. Its mechanical simplicity prevents it from engaging for extended sessions while the overwhelmingly limited character customization and costume selection inhibits the extent...
French toast Men and children on floating tricycles A polar bear on a flaming soda can flying through the sky. These are some of Ice Cream Surfer's enemies. This game's really weird and nonsensical, but...
State of Mind makes quite an impression with its striking aesthetic. Low-poly character models set to realistic environments and modern rendering features creates a unique visual identity. While this combination has its limits, State of...
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...
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...
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...
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...