2019 was a big year for video games. It saw the release of Death Stranding, Red Dead Remption 2 got a PC port, and sleepers like Outer Wilds and Outer Worlds […]
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Review: Despite its Charming Presentation, Stranded Sails is a Shallow Sea
When Doom Eternal was delayed to the same release date as the new Animal Crossing game, much discussion was had on the internet about who will be playing what that day. As […]
Review: Sniper Elite 3 is a Blast on Nintendo Switch
Sniper Elite, the series known for its grisly x-ray bullet effects, is making the transition to Nintendo Switch. I should admit right away: I’ve always had a soft spot for the Sniper […]
Review: With its Neon Pastels, Rad is a Different, More Colorful Look at Post-Apocalyptic Action Roguelikes
Roguelikes, on average, tend to be super-serious. You have exceptions, of course. Same thing with post-apocalyptic games: they are normally super-serious, with the color palettes usually consisting of earth tones—with exceptions. Rad […]
Review: Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Morphs onto PC, Season 2 Out Today
With a Power Rangers movie still in recent memory, and the rumors of yet another reboot in the works for the long-running children’s show, you could say there is a bit of […]
Review: The Surge 2’s Fast, Visceral Combat is Challenging, Satisfying
Game reviewing sometimes leads to lots of comparisons between games. It’s hard not to compare when a developer takes unique ideas and/or gameplay mechanics from a popular game and incorporates them into […]
Review: The Sojourn Provides Challenging Puzzles in Radiant Environments
I love puzzle games—they’re like the distillation of game mechanics, eschewing most of the fat and filler of other games. It’s just you, playing against the various challenges. The proper puzzle game […]
Review: Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled is a Deftly Handled Update on a Classic
I have to admit that I never got around to Crash Team Racing (CTR) on the PlayStation. I liked kart racing games, but being a Nintendo fan (which I still am) I […]
Review: Observation has Compelling Mysteries, but is a Mixed Bag
I’m a sucker for science fiction, especially sci-fi mystery that brings you into situations that have an obvious mystery: derelict spaceships/stations, unexplained phenomena, etc. So Observation was right up my alley—it has […]
Review: Rage 2 is an Incredible Shooter Buried in a Massive and Boring Open World
The hype was real. I mean, really real. Rage wasn’t the best game, but I was one of the few people that actually liked its Borderlands meets Fallout aesthetic and super-fast, […]
Review: A Plague Tale: Innocence is Beautiful, Horrifying, Poignant
Minor spoilers follow: You can tell when a game is made with passion, and A Plague Tale: Innocence just oozes that feeling. Developer Asobo Studio, developer of 2016’s ReCore, has crafted a […]
Review: Days Gone is a Long, Slow Burn That is Surprisingly Good
Very minor story spoilers follow: When I first saw the announcement for Days Gone at last year’s E3, I immediately thought, “why do we need this game?” I mean, it’s an […]
