“Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But…
Game Review
Revisiting R-rated horror on a console marketed to kids. This edition: Toxic Crusaders on the NES!
An optimistic RPG throwback to a less cynical age, 8-bit Adventures 2 is a nostalgic experience that still stands on its own legacy.
“A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide…
“There’s been a growing trend in indie games lately that I am a complete sucker for: animals causing problems.” Enter Squirrel With A Gun.
Step aside, Tony. You’re kicked to the curb, SSX. This game is 2Xtreme for all of you poseurs, and maybe 2Xtreme for our reviewer, too.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is great, but it is also a game that almost convinced me to stop playing it multiple times.
Crypt Custodian combines familiar Metroidvania exploration with a unique world and some fun animal friends.
Fireside establishes itself as a chill roguelite that’s as cozy as the title suggests.
As a new entry to the life sim genre, The Last Alchemist has a fairly simple crafting game structure with complex mechanics.
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded may take a few fans of the series by surprise with its significant micromanagement and gacha gameplay (no MTX).
From its atmosphere to its music to its gameplay, Crow Country reimagines the nostalgia of classic horror games.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau may not innovate the Metroidvania genre, but it tells a touchingly human story all the same.
Though it has its shortcomings, The Legend of Dragoon blends an interesting combat system with memorable characters.
Legend of Legacy’s unique combat and distinct visual style make it a charming recommendation for fans of the RPG genre.
Though currently in early access, Cornucopia is still loaded with plants to plant, minigames to play, and people to meet.
Kudzu captures the spirit of Link’s Awakening, and by extension, a slew of other classic adventures.
Cult of the Lamb is a cup of Binding of Isaac mixed with a dollop of Stardew Valley, combined to form a cult of fun.
Botany Manor is a nice, casual challenge where none of the puzzles feel cheap or depend on faulty information. They all made logical sense.
Felix the Cat: a not-so-magical bag of not-so-tricky gameplay from the forgotten latter years of the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Pepper Grinder effectively improves on the platformer genre, with smooth controls and strong level design.
The first in a retrospective review series examining the Ultima games, starting with Akalabeth: World of Doom
I may not be much of a car guy but I remember Top Gear! Top Racer Collection go “hrrrroooomm” and “ruhninininin”!
Berserk Boy is a game that strives to build upon the influence of old-school action platformers, updating them for a modern audience.
Dead Cells meets Returnal in Ultros, a vivid, psychedelic Metroidvania calling back to the 1970s in its stunning neon splendour.
Turnip Boy is back for a new criminal adventure! Tax evasion’s not enough. Now he’s moved onto bank robbery with a heist bound to go down in infamy, or flames.
Diablo isn’t the only top down hack-n-slash RPG in town! If you’re sick of killing the devil for the fourth time, maybe swap out that pointy stick for a boom stick and aim it at an alien.
It’s been nice to return to this petrol-fume-addled world after so many years, and Forza Motorsport is a strong addition to the series.
A sterling example of an authentic remake, Super Mario RPG has a new remake with new content, new visuals, and familiar faces.
In the absence of classic Paper Mario, Born of Bread has risen to the task. Does it feel authentic? That’s the yeast of your worries.
