Phoenix Springs is a neo-noir adventure game with a striking style but there’s more to it than just that.
Jonny Malks reviews.
Review | Shin-Chan: Shiro And The Coal Town - The Kid Is Alright
Shin-chan returns to video games in Shiro And The Coal Town under the stewardship of a new developer.
So how does h.a.n.d. Inc’s version of the character hold up? Riley Hogan reviews.
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[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - October 2024
In our first [Patreon Unlock] we take a look at Michael Beckwith’s huge weekly rundowns of October’s news.
Review | Beyond Galaxyland - Kids In Space
Beyond Galaxyland is an innovative mixture of sidescrolling exploration and turn-based combat that takes RPGs to SPAAAAAAAAACE.
Branford Hubbard reviews this surprising delight.
Review | Jackbox Survey Scramble - Game Night Warm-Up
Jackbox is back but this isn’t another fully fledge Party Pack.
The Jackbox Survey Scramble is a solid party game but Cee finds that it may run out of gas before your party does.
Review | Tormenture - If You Die In The Game...
“Cursed video game inside a video game” is becoming something of a genre in and of itself, but can Tormenture do enough to differentiate itself from similar horror concepts?
Zackary Edwards reviews.
Review | Deathsprint 66 - Death On Two Legs
Mario Kart meets The Running Man in Deathsprint 66 and while it has a solid foundation the simple lack of a playerbase makes this game hard to recommend.
Joe Chivers reviews.
Review | Marko: Beyond Brave - Brave But Flawed
Marko: Beyond Brave looks great thanks to a hand-drawn artstyle but this Kickstarter-funded Metroidvania is lacking key areas that would make it stand out from the crowd.
Zackary Edwards reviews.
Review | Wilmot Works It Out - Puzzles And A Postie
We know Wilmot works at a warehouse, but in their downtime did you know that Wilmot Works It Out?
Ali Rees reviews Finji’s latest vibes based puzzler.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard - A Gay Guide
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is very gay.
Dragon Age has always been very gay.
So we got the gayest person we know (Aimee Hart) to be your queer guide through this sprawling adventure.
Review | Like A Dragon: Yakuza - A Good TV Series. A Poor Adaptation.
While Like A Dragon: Yakuza is a perfectly enjoyable crime drama on its own when considered as alongside the pantheon of games it often feels like a hollow imitation.
Lex Luddy reviews.
Review | Mouthwashing - Up Or Down The Corporate Ladder?
Mouthwashing is mean, and cruel, and nasty… but it is also something else.
Jay Weaver reviews.
Review | MindSeize - Do You Mind Reading This Review?
At this point, Metroidvanias are the bread and butter of the video game industry, which means it takes a lot to stand out in the crowd.
Noah Estey takes a look at MindSeize to see if it does enough to distinguish itself from the pack.
Review | Reynatis - Another Shibuya Fantasy
NIS’ newest action game Reynatis is oozing style, but does it have the substance to back it up?
Branford Hubbard investigates.
Interview | How Ys X: Nordics Hopes To Renew The Beloved RPG Series
In the run-up to the release of Ys X: Nordics Henry Stockdale had the opportunity to interview Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo.
Here's what he had to say about the game and introducing the long-running series to new players.
Preview | The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 Offers Welcome Changes
Only a handful of months on from the western release of Trails Through Daybreak, Ark Vanride and his crew are back in a sequel.
Henery Stockdale previews the game and interviews Falcom's president Toshihiro Kondo.
Review | Ys X: Nordics - An Adventure Worthy Of The High Seas
The long running Ys series is back with a northern adventure and Henry Stockdale is here to figure out if it is a worthwhile evolution of the series.
Getting Into Gacha Without Getting Got
Gacha games are here to stay but many a gamer are still skeptical of model. The biggest hurdle is knowing how to get the most out of these games without letting the systems play you. That's why Vivian Winn is here to breakdown how to approach gacha playing games in 2024.
Review-In-Progress | Metaphor: ReFantazio - A Roleplaying Epic Worth Experiencing
Metaphor ReFantazio combines the harsh combat of Shin Megami Tensei with the relationship-building and structure of Persona to create an RPG experience that feels wholly unique.
Check out Dave McAdam's review-in-progress.
Unsure How To Make Your Team “Astonishing?” - How To Choose Your Marvel VS Capcom 2 Team Composition
Unsure of how to make your team “Astonishing” in Marvel VS Capcom 2?
Noah R. Estey has you covered.