Armello (Nintendo Switch) Review
Across the land, a sickly shadow spreads. The king is plagued with corruption and the clans he once united are left in confusion. Now, with darkness seeping into the heart of the kingdom. The people must decide how to respond, and who will replace their now deceased king. This is the kingdom of Armello, and it is this premise that begins the player’s journey. That being said, it was one that I fo...[Read More]
Sinner Sacrifice PAX Hands On Preview.
For all the players hankering for a Dark Souls 4, or a Bloodborne 2, Another Indie and Dark Star Game Studios are providing a game to quell said hankering. Their game Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption, is a boss battler that is quite similar to the caliber of Dark Souls or Bloodborne. It is similar in both play style, as well as the gothic horror art components that make these games so memorable, a...[Read More]
Horizon Chase Turbo PAX Hands-On Preview
Being only the tender age of 19, I am too young to feel adequate nostalgia for the 80s and 90s racing games. I can, however, recognize a beautiful game when I see one. Which is exactly what Horizon Chase Turbo by Aquiris Game Studios is. Drawing from games like Out Run, Lotus Turbo Challenge, Top Gear (SNES), and Rush, Horizon Chase Turbo seeks to resurrect and reinvent that classic era of racing....[Read More]
Chasm PAX East Hands-On Preview
Back in the days of my youth, I would spend a lot of days on sites like Miniclip, Nitrome, or OneMoreLevel. It was on those sites that I first encountered the pixel art style in gaming. Before that point, I had only come across them in arcades and other such establishments. And yet, I was hooked. I spent countless days fettering my summer afternoons in devotion to these pixel arcade games.
My Memory of Us PAX East Hands-On Preview
Perhaps my favorite game at PAX this year was My Memory of Us by Juggler Games. Taking place under Nazi occupation, the player takes the controls as a tag team little boy and girl. In spite of possessing the adult themes of the Holocaust, My Memory of Us manages to make this game that is suitable for almost all ages. By replacing actual Nazis with “Bad Robots” they create an adventure puzzler that...[Read More]
Antigraviator PAX Hands-On Preview
Set in the not so distant future of 2210, the game Antigraviator by Iceberg Interactive and Cybernetic Walrus provides a new take on the anti-gravity racing genre. After watching a couple races played, I was able to take a spin as well. And I was almost immediately became immersed into the beautiful and sleek landscape. Additionally, as I talked with the developer afterward, it was clear how much ...[Read More]
Headsnatchers PAX East Hands-On Preview
Combining the likes of the Mii Maker on the Wii and arcade games everywhere, the game Headsnatchers by Iceberg Interactive and Iguanabee, provides a unique take on the classic mini arcade style. During my time at PAX East, I had the delightful experience of getting to try this game first hand and also chat with some of the developers. When I was first introduced to this game, after struggling with...[Read More]
Kaet Must Die PAX Hands-On Preview
Have you ever felt like the world was against you? Well, in Kaet Must Die by Strength in Numbers Game Studios, it definitely is. There is not a being alive that does not want you dead. It is your job as the player, to survive long enough to uncover the shrouded mysteries, and solve the various puzzles. This is no easy feat, however.
40 Winks Funded on Kickstarter
The game 40 Winks, which was cancelled in 1998, is now set to be released by Piko Interactive LLC. This has been made possible due to the incredible fact that it met its funding on Kickstarter in a mere ten hours time. As of now, the game has overstepped its goal of 20,000 dollars by another 74,000. On top of that, this will be the first game released since the N64 console was discontinued. This g...[Read More]