Reviews
Necropolis Review
Platforms: Steam, PlayStation 4 (reviewed), and Xbox One The word necropolis should bring fear, dread, or any number of other frightening thoughts to mind when you hear it. I mean, it does translate to “city of the dead.” Unfortunately for Necropolis, the game, it neither lives up to its name nor the games it is […]
The Gate of Firmament Review
All too often when people talk RPGs they’re only talking about JRPGs or European/American computer or console role-playing games. Don’t believe me? OK, let’s do a thought experiment think of an RPG, any RPG, go on, don’t be shy. What were you thinking of? Chances are it wasn’t Xuan-Yuan Sword EX: The Gate of Firmament. […]
Murasaki Baby Review
Platform: PlayStation Vita How much influence should art and music have in the critique of a game where the gameplay fails to shine? Trying to find an answer to this question is the dilemma I found myself in when I sat down to review Murasaki Baby. In Murasaki Baby, you’re tasked with leading a little […]
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 Review
Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation 4, PC (reviewed), Xbox 360, and Xbox One It’s the pre-season friendly fixture and the crowd is buoyant, their excitement palpable, the atmosphere electric. ‘The King is Back’, ‘Long Live the King’ they chant. Things often go well in these first few games, there’s no pressure – it’s a time for […]
Child of Light Review
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 (reviewed), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One In a world full of generic military shooters, cookie cutter zombie games and Minecraft clones, it’s quite refreshing to see Ubisoft breathing life into the industry with creative and beautiful games like Rayman Origins and now Child of Light. […]
Doki-Doki Universe Review
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita (reviewed) Doki-Doki Universe is the story of QT3, a robot on an important mission. He is out to learn everything he can about humanity, in order to avoid becoming scrap. During his journey QT3 will visit a number of unique planets filled with a crazy cast of characters […]
Tearaway Review
Platforms: PlayStation Vita As you begin Tearaway it becomes apparent that Media Molecule set out to create something that was not only unique, but also special. From its papercraft world to its determination to make the player feel like they are part of the game, Tearaway’s first impressions are largely positive. As the game begins, […]
Stealth Inc.: A Clone in the Dark Review
Platforms: Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita (reviewed), PlayStation 4, iOS Stealth Inc.: A Clone in the Dark (formerly known as Stealth Bastard on PC) is a game that tries to blend platforming, puzzle solving and stealth into a challenging, yet accessible package and for the most part, it does just that. […]
Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014 Review
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (reviewed), iOS, Android It is summer time and we know all know what that means. No, I’m not talking about burning alive in the hot sun or possible death from heat stroke. Well those are legitimately answers as well, but I’m talking specifically about a new Magic: The […]