Post Date: 4/5/2021 11:01:06 AM
Management games often struggle quite a bit with making games accessible to a wide audience. Animal Crossing, although only partially a part of this genre, has made it possible in recent years to make a game that is both deep and easily picked up by anyone. Spiritfarer proudly carries the torch of this tradition forward, but does it do the roots of the genre justice? Platforms: Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC [Revi...
Post Date: 3/29/2021 10:21:19 AM
Souls-like games are extremely hard to get right, and with masterpieces that define the genre becoming increasingly common, many titles struggle to make a niche for themselves in this group of games. In steps Ashen, and with unique ideas and even more unusual presentation, there is a lot to talk about regarding this cel-shaded souls-like. Platforms: Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC [Reviewed]Developer: A44Publishers: Annapu...
Post Date: 3/28/2021 7:39:43 PM
The highly anticipated game Monster Hunter: Rise is the next installment in the Monster Hunter franchise, and has been released for the Nintendo Switch. Monster Hunter: Rise takes players into a new ninja-inspired japanese-like world where they will fight many new and even more returning creatures from previous games. The game is fully cooperative and online, but does require a Nintendo online subscription to play in...
Post Date: 3/26/2021 12:26:33 PM
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Divinity: Original Sin, and with the first game being heralded as a true masterpiece of RPG game design, the sequel had quite a bit to live up to. The hype is and was real leading up to its release, and it lives up to it in the best way possible. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam [Reviewed], Xbox OneDeveloper: Larian StudiosRelease: September 14, 2...
Post Date: 3/20/2021 12:23:19 PM
Merchant games have a long history, from the earliest days of gaming people have been interested in comparing prices and using that to turn a profit in a variety of settings. Merchant of the Skies is a perfect example of this genre being taken to its logical conclusion, and not by adding features, but by simplifying. It's time to find out if that strategy is worth pursuing! Platforms: Steam, Switch, Xbox OneDeveloper...
Post Date: 3/12/2021 12:17:19 AM
Into the Breach is an arcade-esque strategy game created by the developers of FTL (Faster Than Light). It is a short, simple rogue-lite with a unique take on tactical, grid-based combat. While it isn't the most complex in terms of its mechanics, it is still a breath of fresh air for this genre and takes a creative approach to seemingly solidified mechanics. But, how well does it hold up in the face of conventional rogue...
Post Date: 2/26/2021 5:46:37 PM
Skul: The Hero Slayer is a 2D pixel art roguelite adventure platformer created by indie company SouthPAW Games. While this may tagline may sound familiar to some, Skul: The Hero Slayer attempts to differentiate itself from the rest of this genre. But, does it succeed? Platforms: Steam [Reviewed]Developer: SouthPAW GamesPublisher: NEOWIZ GamesRelease: January 20, 2021MSRP: $19.99 Press Copy provided by NEOWIZ Games ...
Post Date: 2/26/2021 5:02:36 PM
In addition to the Gen 4 remakes Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl announced during today's Pokemon Presents presentation, a Sinnoh prequel was also announced. Pokemon Legends: Arceus will be an open world Pokemon game coming to Switch that tells the origin story of the Sinnoh region. In Pokemon Legends, you'll be able to catch Pokemon in the wild by physically sneaking up on them and throwing balls in 3D s...
Post Date: 2/26/2021 8:30:30 AM
As was highly anticipated, The Pokemon Company announced remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl during today's Pokemon Presents presentation. They will be called Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl. They are set to be true remakes of the original games, and not part of the Let's Go series that features Pokemon GO mechanics. The pair of games will be released late this year, in celebration of Pokemon's 25th...
Post Date: 2/23/2021 6:24:57 PM
The John Wick series of action movies is famous for its dynamic, believable, and ridiculous, action scenes. John Wick: Hex is the videogame inspired by the movies, and takes a daring tactical approach to the series. But does it hold up in the face of the high standard of the movies? Platforms: Nintendo Switch [Reviewed], PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, SteamDeveloper: Bithell GamesRelease: October 8, 2019...
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