Review:Back 4 Blood Is Great, but I Can’t Shake That Generic Feeling
I love co-op games, especially of the four player variety. I spent a lot of time playing Left 4 Dead, which is the game that invented the formula. Originally developed […]
Review: Dark Deckbuilder Inscryption Is Brilliant, Unexpected
This review strives to be as spoiler-free as possible. It’s hard to write about Inscryption. It’s a game that’s full of surprises—and those surprises are part of the fun […]
Review: Midnight Protocol Makes you Feel Like a Hacker
Media in the late 90s and early 2000’s really popularized the hacker mythos, and shows like Mr. Robot keep the image of elite computer hackers in the mainstream. Midnight Protocol […]
Review: Beautiful and Poignant Kena: Bridge of Spirits Surprises With Tight Combat
Okay, so it took me a bit longer to get through Kena: Bridge of Spirits than I anticipated. I was surprised. Its first few hours were a breeze, and gave […]
Review: Steel Assault Is a Fun Throwback
I’ve been playing a lot of retro games lately, especially arcade brawlers and run and gun style games. There is a certain feel to classic arcade-style games that modern games […]
Review: SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium, One of The Best Handheld Fighting Game of Its Generation, Is Now on Steam
Okay, that headline might read like hyperbole, but if you have any knowledge of SNK’s arcade fighting game dominance, you might not be surprised that the NeoGeo Pocket Color, despite […]
Review: NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 Steam Edition Is a Great Retro Collection, but it’s Missing a Favorite
I think I might be in love with a retro handheld I’ve never had a chance to actually play. And that’s what’s so great about the Neo Geo Pocket Color […]
Review: Bonfire Peaks Is Contemplative and Challenging
I don’t know what it is about puzzle games, but so many of them have the tendency to be pretentious. Bonfire Peaks sits on the cusp of pretentiousness, but just […]
Review: BPM: Bullets Per Minute Rhythm Action Game Comes to Consoles Today
It’s been a while since I’ve played BPM: Bullets Per Minute, the first person shooter rhythm game with Norse mythology. I’ve been a little surprised seeing the changes (and improvements) […]
Review: Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan Is a Treat, But Who Is It For?
Ever since Cuphead reintroduced me to the style of old school Disney and Fleischer Studios style animation I’ve seen it pop up in a few other games. Rainbow Billy: The […]
Review: Jett: The Far Shore Has Big Ideas But Is More Frustrating Than Fun
It’s no secret in video games that trailers can sometimes be deceiving. Sure, they can show off pretty visuals with cool music, but it’s not always clear what the actual […]
Review: Lake is a Picture-Perfect Slice of Small Town Life
I think for a lot of people, games are about escapism. They give you the ability to do things you couldn’t otherwise. Explore space, or unlock the secrets of hidden […]