Indie
Fenix Furia
Fenix Furia fills the niche that was left by games like Super Meat Boy. Furia is a game that allows players to jump and dash infinitely, dodging death at every turn. Each move requires perfect precision with trial and error coming in rapid succession.
Trial By Viking Review
When the synopsis of Trial By Viking hit my inbox, I’ll admit that I was excited. After coming off the heels of Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse a few months ago and Axiom Verge after that, I was hungry for more Metroidvania style games. Trial By Viking is described to have Metroidvania elements in its marketing and store page, however this couldn’t be farther from the truth.
EGLX: First Impressions on Canada’s Newest Con
Enthusiast Gaming Live’ exhibition, lovingly named “EGLX”, had its first run this past weekend (April 29 – May 1) in Toronto, Canada. I attended 2 of the 3 days and took the chance to see everything I could. According to their website, EGLX considers themselves to be Canada’s “first foray into the world of large-scale gaming conventions, representing three disti...[Read More]
EGLX Preview: Arrow Heads
I’ve said it all weekend at EGLX and I’ll say it again: Arrow Heads is the new Super Smash Bros.
EGLX Preview: Bravery Network
During my time at EGLX last weekend in Toronto, I got my hands on Bravery Network, a future PC game that is still in development and probably a year or so away from release, according to developers.
EGLX First Impressions: Indie Games
This weekend is Enthisiast Gaming Live Expo (EGLX) in Toronto, Canada. The first thing you’ll notice is the massive eSports presence and the second thing you’ll notice is the indie games.
Masquerada Hits Kickstarter
Tactical RPGs have many flavors depending on the nature of the title. Fire Emblem took the turn based, challenging approach with armies of knights clashing with other armies. Final Fantasy Tactics took a more personal take on combat with smaller spaces and smaller teams with an emphasis on building up each unit. Masquerada: Songs and Shadows is inspired by Dragon Age with its pause-for-tactics gam...[Read More]
Samorost 3 Launches on PC and Mac
Amanita Design, the same folks behind the gem of a puzzle game Machinarium, is bringing their unique game design to their newest title Samarost 3. This is the third entry in the series of point and click adventure games, the first of which is available online. The series, as well as the studio, is known for it vibrant, off-putting visuals used in situations that truly makes their players think out...[Read More]
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse Review
Every now and again, when the gaming market shifts focus to another console, excellent games are released, only to be buried by new technology. This is the same thing that happened to the excellent Shantae, a Gameboy Color game overshadowed by the growth and acceptance of the Gameboy Advance. Well-received by critics, Shantae saw a life that could’ve been much bigger, which is why there are ...[Read More]
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
The Half-Genie Shantae makes her debut on the Xbox One with Pirate's Curse, a delightful Metroidvania adventure with memorable characters and music. After making her mark on handheld Nintendo systems, how does this version hold up? Find out as Alex McCumbers plays it for the first time.
Review: VVVVVV (3DS)
One thing I’ve never really been shy talking about is how old I am. Being 32 years young means I am older than the average gamer, but also too young to remember when home video game systems were really getting off their feet. The first console my family owned was a Nintendo Entertainment System, but that doesn’t mean the charms of its predecessor’s games are lost on me. I do have...[Read More]
Review: Cloning Clyde (Steam)
If you were paying attention last week (and if you weren’t, what the hell?), you already know how excited I am for this week’s Steam release of Cloning Clyde. NinjaBee Games has released some rather interesting titles across multiple systems, so I anticipated the chance to play another of their games on my chosen platform. This simple yet complex side-scroller really caught my eye, a...[Read More]