Review: Bright Memory Is a (Short) Trip
A new console generation means flashy graphics and questionable launch titles. PlayStation 5 has some great launch titles—Demon’s Souls automatically stands out, but even Astro’s Playroom manages to be a […]
Antal is video game advocate, retro game collector, and video game historian. He is also a small streamer, occasional podcast guest, and writer.
Review: Join the Space Race in Mars Horizon
Historical “what if?” has always been a fun subgenre of historical fiction that doesn’t get as much representation in video games as I’d like. Most of the time if you […]
Preview: Another Settlement Needs Your Help in Endzone—A World Apart
I love city builder and population management games, especially when they break from conventional. Frostpunk was a great example of a post-apocalyptic setting for a city builder, and playing it […]
Review: The Falconeer Impresses Visually, Fails Mechanically
With the new console generation, a lot of people are going to be looking for games to play. On the Xbox Series X|S that very much seems to be the […]
Review: In Spellforce 3: Fallen God You ARE the Brute Squad
I miss real-time strategy games in the mainstream. I know they’re still around, but we haven’t had a title like Warcraft III or Starcraft in a long time—Warcraft III Remastered […]
Review: Strife: Veteran Edition Is a Perfect Fit for Switch
I love retro games, especially those I might have missed when I was a kid. Strife fits the bill—developed in 1996, it was released at the height of my obsession […]
Review: The Last Blade—Beyond the Destiny Is the Right Kind of Blast From the Past
The Neo Geo Pocket Color was a system I missed out on when I was younger. I didn’t really play games on handhelds back then—but I missed out on […]
Review:Bugsnax Is a Heartfelt, Fun, and Tasty Treat
Bugsnax was an obvious standout during the PlayStation 5 reveal event. I don’t think I’ve ever been so simultaneously horrified and intrigued about a video game. I don’t know if […]
Review: Strobophagia Lacks Substance
I love trippy, experimental games. Strangeness doesn’t deter me from enjoying a good game, and is even a refreshing change of pace from the mainstream. Video game art exhibits and […]
Review:Mobius Front ‘83 Taps Into the Cold War Era, Fails to Be Fun
There are some reviews that are just hard for me to write. When so many pieces of a game comes this close to being great, but when they’re all put […]
Review: Neo Noir Chicken Police Is a Delight
It’s New Year’s Eve, and you’re a washed-up detective. You’re 121 days until retirement—but it feels like an eternity slowly ticking away. When you step into your office, you’re met […]
Review: Iratus: Lord of the Dead and Wrath of the Necromancer
Sometimes, it’s good to be the bad guy. I think my first experience with playing as “the big bad” was 1997’s Dungeon Keeper. In it, you play as an evil […]