Blair Witch (PC) Review
Teetering on the edge of horror brilliance, Bloober Team has consistently missed the mark for me. Even after a frustrating pass through Layers of Fear 2 on the Xbox One, I was oddly eager to see what that team could do with something like the Blair Witch property. This release may have some hangups technically, but this is a step in the right direction.
Savior, Now on Kickstarter, Radiates Style and Grace
There’s a particular style being displayed in the Kickstarter trailer for Savior, a game being developed by Starsoft. Using a pixelated art direction, Savior echoes of Metroidvania classics and old-school Prince of Persia titles with a focus detailed animation and fluidity of movement. Starsoft claims on their Kickstarter page that the game is in pre-production, looking for a more direct funding s...[Read More]
Promare Review – Fighting Fire with a Burning Spirit
Some of the most memorable, emotionally charged scenes in anime have come from Studio Trigger. Kamina’s boisterous and ridiculous speeches are enough to give anyone a kick in the pants to do something great and strive for a better tomorrow. Ryuko’s fierce struggle to overcome Satsuki created one of the best rivalries, contrasted by some of the funniest and most over-the-top situations imaginable f...[Read More]
Whipseey and the Lost Atlas (Switch) Review
Upon looking at this title, I was immediately reminded of Kirby’s Adventure as I’m sure most were. Whipseey and the Lost Atlas definitely channels the lighthearted nature of Nintendo’s pink hero aesthetically but there is a surprising level of challenge that leans more on the unpolished side of things. I played this on the Switch, which so far seems like a solid way to play this quick, inexpensive...[Read More]
Best Indie Game Awards at PAX WEST 2019
While PAX West didn’t offer too many major surprises, as many of the big moments were shared a day early or even shortly after the event, there was plenty of games to enjoy, play, and discuss. From the mass of indies at the Indie MEGABOOTH to the hidden gems sprinkled throughout the show floor independent design was fierce at PAX West. We picked six nominations for the Best Indie Game at PAX West ...[Read More]
Netflix Turned Me into a Dark Crystal Fan
Being a child during the 90s, there was a lot of cult-classic 80s films that I missed out on, though my mother owned a ton of classics on VHS that I would pour through. While I was more interested in Power Rangers, Jurassic Park, and my NES, I never was exposed to the Dark Crystal. The few ads I saw for the film at the start of a few of my tapes all kind of creeped me out as I was a sensitive kid ...[Read More]
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is Shooting for the Switch via Kickstarter
The early 2000s were an interesting time for a dwindling genre. Platformers, both the 2D and 3D variety were some of the most popular games periods with most players at the time having their favorites and even all then all-time classics in the genre were declared. As interest started to shift to more realistic graphics and the boom of first-person shooters, platformers started to gain less and les...[Read More]
Lapis x Labyrinth (PS4) Review
Lapis x Labyrinth is a visual and auditorial assault on the player and it is freaking glorious. Wrapped in a straightforward 2D action RPG where the main drive is to get further and further into a huge dungeon is this casino-like cacophony of light, sound, and most importantly screen-filling showers of jewels. In a world where games are putting in literal casinos and games are getting micro-transa...[Read More]
Redeemer Enhanced Edition (Switch) Review
While there are certainly some excellent top-down action RPGs that sets the bar extremely high, I do think there is room in the genre for more experimentation and growth. Recently releasing on the Nintendo Switch, Redeemer starts off strong with a mildly interesting combat system that’s more in line with an arcade beat-em-up. Unfortunately, on the Switch, Redeemer is plagued by performance trouble...[Read More]
Bloodstained Ritual of the Night (PS4) Review
When it comes to Blooodstained: Ritual of the Night, there is one word that comes to mind, expectation. Following a massively successful Kickstarter campaign and a back and forth with backers and fans that eventually led to a visual overhaul, Ritual of the Night seems like it has been a game that has shifted design quite a bit. Even after several years and honing in that experience, Ritual of the ...[Read More]
EON Super 64 brings Simple HDMI Upscaling to N64
From the same team that created an HDMI adapter for the Nintendo Gamecube, Eon have set their sites on bringing back the N64 into living rooms in a simple, effective way. Their Super 64 adapter is a simple plug-in device that slots into the AV Out of the retro system, adding an HDMI port and a button that enables a smoothing filter.
Terraria hits Switch this Week
Ever thumb through gaming news feeds only to stop at a piece of information and go, “Oh, that’s neat?” That was me after finding out that the classic crafting adventure Terraria is coming to Switch on June 27th. The release just makes sense as the game has been on just about every platform and the Switch is quickly becoming the go-to for games of all types. It is a perfect match for the small but ...[Read More]