Review: Kinetic Edge Is More Style than Substance
Kinetic Edge is a game that immediately gives me Marble Madness vibes. In case you’re not familiar, it’s that arcade game that many knew as an NES title from the […]
Review: Unleash Mediocre Supernatural Canine Carnage In Werewolf: The Apocalypse–Earthblood
From the first moment I saw Altered Beast way back in the late 80s, I thought the idea of shapeshifting into a ferocious beast was just neato. And there are […]
Review: Redout: Space Assault Should Be Skipped
I was a fan of anti-gravity racer Redout when it released in 2016. As a result, I was excited to learn that there would be a new Redout game, even […]
Review: Cultist Simulator: Initiate Edition for Switch Is Too Obscure for Its Own Good
If you’ve ever wanted to get a taste of cult life without the pesky problems that come along with actually being in a cult, you’re in luck, because there’s a […]
Review: Defeat Oppressive Deities in Flawed but Interesting Gods Will Fall
There are a few epic tropes that have stuck with me over the years, and one of them is that of a people who decide to rebel against, and destroy […]
Review: Olija Is Uniquely Beautiful, Mechanically Engaging
It’s not uncommon to see video games compared to other games in reviews. It’s not something I’m necessarily against, because sometimes it’s easier to say “it’s like Super Mario Bros.” […]
Review: Ryte–The Eye of Atlantis Suffers from Clunky Gameplay
As much as I enjoy virtual reality, it’s still very much in its infancy. Many games feel like tech demos, with few games being fully fleshed out experiences. Some types […]
Review: Tohu’s Weird Whimsical World Is a Mysterious Delight
Point and click adventure games seem to be having somewhat of a renaissance lately. If you’re someone who grew up on them and enjoyed the subtle humor and head scratching […]
Review: Encodya Squanders its Gorgeous Setting
I’ve played a lot of point and click adventure games in my day. In fact, there was a time when my favorite game was a point and click adventure. I […]
Review: Memoranda is a Typical Point-and-Click Adventure with a Story That Gets Weird
Point-and-click adventure games have been around since the early days of video games. The simpler nature of the point-and-click gameplay means those games generally require less technology. That simplicity also […]
Review: Shakes on a Plane Doesn’t Quite Land
Times are strange. At least, that’s the case in Shakes on a Plane, where aliens obsessed with culinary competition reality shows have been “chopped” and, not to be beaten, decided […]
Review: Super Meat Boy Forever Isn’t Exactly the Sequel I Was Hoping For
The original Super Meat Boy holds a special place in my heart. It’s the game that made me think again about platformers: their controls, their difficulty. I used to see […]