review
Biomutant Review
One part hampster, one part tree frog, and a whole bunch of randomized confusion make up the elements for Experiment 101’s newest game Biomutant. On the surface, the game was pitched as being a Kung-Fu action adventure with some RPG elements and an open world design that will give players a plethora of outlets to explore and get lost in. At a quick glance, they delivered on the basics of wha...[Read More]
Habroxia 2 (PS4) Review
In 2019, Lillymo Games released the retro-inspired spaceship shooter, Habroxia. As a follow-up from his first release, Perils in Baking, Habroxia proves to be a solid, charming spaceship shooter, that was entertaining and enjoyable, if unspectacular. Following the release of Habroxia, Colin Moriarty, host of Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast, became the Chief Creative Officer of Lillymo Games,...[Read More]
Project Starship X (PS4) Review
Bad things happen in space. The further you go, the crazier it gets. Panda Indie Studio and Eastasiasoft are inviting players onto a cosmic journey of bizarre and unexplainable proportions with Project Starship X. The latest offering from Eastasiasoft and its winter showcase of games. Spaceship shooters are seeing a strong resurgence in 2021, with Twitch even adding a shmup category to its service...[Read More]
Everhood (Switch) Review
A few years ago, Undertale took the world by storm with its unconventional approach to gameplay and storytelling within the RPG genre. Since then, other games have tried to capture that same magic but have been, at best, mildly successful at capturing the original spirit of the game. Until perhaps now… I hadn’t even heard of Everhood until about three days before its release on March 4th. Lo...[Read More]
Antonball Deluxe (Steam) Review
Many gamers agree that the 70s and 80s were the golden age of gaming. The arcade industry was booming. This caused more people’s exposure to the concept of video games. Many classics like Breakout, Pac-Man, and Mario Bros. became international icons of the era. These old-school arcade games all have a very distinguished feel. This is likely due to fundamentally being built in a way that indu...[Read More]
Raji: An Ancient Epic (Nintendo Switch) Review
Video games have the capacity to tell a story, but not just any story; they have the capacity to tell the tale of histories and people that no one has ever seen or heard of. Most games trend to the tried-and-true, with whimsical takes of elves and trolls, coupled with adrenaline-filled adventures in a cyberpunk dystopia. Video games have told the tales of planets at war, hedgehogs against mad-scie...[Read More]
Willy’s Wonderland (Movie) Review
I’ve been a fan of Nicolas Cage for years. Whether it’s films like Con Air, The Rock, Adaptation, or Mandy, a Cage performance is always something to behold. I still lament the fact we never got to see the absolute insanity of his take on the Green Hornet role that later went to Christophe Waltz, though it was probably for the best that it didn’t happen. When I found out Cage was both prod...[Read More]
King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition (PlayStation 4) Review
One of the more… interesting genres in modern gaming is the fighting game. Whether you call it that or by the term “tournament fighter,” the fact is that they’ve changed a lot as video game arcades are in their decline. The genre has always been one that threads the line between “casual pick up and play” gamers and “hardcore technical professional” p...[Read More]
Warborn (PlayStation 4) Review
There are plenty of strategy games out there but it’s been a long time since we have played a mechanized strategic game, especially on an isometric hexagonal field. The Front Mission series is currently on indefinite hiatus, and the release of Left Alive last year wasn’t the best reason to convince Square Enix that the franchise should come back. With no sight of a tactical mech-based...[Read More]
Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Complete Edition (Xbox) Review
Video games based on licensed properties are a mixed bag. More often than not, these games are made as a quick cash grab to piggy-back off the popularity of the IP. Sometimes, however, they end up being really well-made games that stand alone from their subject material. Such was the case with Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game when it released back in August of 2010. Originally available on Xbo...[Read More]
Skellboy Refractured (PC) Review
The action role-playing genre is vast, in that it takes on many forms. Some notable works include CD Projekt Red’s Witcher II and Cyberpunk 2077. Those two feature realistic graphics with vast worlds to explore. Nintendo is very active in producing ARPGs as well, with their successful Zelda and Paper Mario franchises. Take the latter two and combine their elements. Take the gameplay from Zelda, an...[Read More]
Peril on Gorgon – The Outer Worlds DLC (PS4) Review
Last year in the wake of the disappointing Fallout 76 release Obisidian came onto the scene with a promise to fill in the gap with their brand new IP, The Outer Worlds. As the makers of the highly celebrated Fallout: New Vegas this promise was believable. Upon release, I had the privilege of reviewing The Outer Worlds and came to the conclusion that they were mostly successful and I enjoyed my exp...[Read More]