I was born in 1989, making me 31 years old. I grew up as the industry was going through growing pains of its own. During those early days, certain genres seemed to prosper over others. For instance, beat’em up titles saw their popularity skyrocket. The two franchises I recall as rising above the rest are Streets […]
In 2020, humanity as a whole has suffered a great deal and in various ways; be it financially or mental health. However, I believe that if it wasn’t for the entertainment industry, things would be much worse. The video games that we’ve seen released have eased us through this turbulent time. While we found comfort, […]
July – the month a little gem called CrossCode came to Nintendo Switch. An action RPG with strong influence from Secret of Mana. So, I’ll put my cards on the table here. Truth is, I’ve had this review code for some time, but it was continuously delayed. And now that we’re halfway through December, it seems redundant to cover […]
The year was 2015, and a little game known as Bloodborne was unleashed. Now, I was never much for the Dark Souls franchise myself. The punishing gameplay was enough to frighten me off. Something was enchanting about that release though. It was utterly beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. So, I dove in headfirst and got immensely frustrated. I’ve never wanted […]
I’ve always been a fan of the Roguelike genre. Games like Dead Cells still maintain a high amount of accumulated hours played on my Nintendo Switch. These titles are inherently repetitive, but they still maintain a semblance of progression. It wasn’t until last year that I’d dive into the Mystery Dungeon sub-genre and found that I loved it. So when I saw the Nintendo Direct that […]
UNBATHE AND ZOMBIE HUNT! Armed with a katana; a scantily-clad woman minces the undead. At first glance, that seems like the premise of a fanfiction. Au contraíre mon ami, for you see, that’s the foundation the Onee Chanbara franchise is built upon and Onee Chanbara Origin is no exception. The first entry didn’t come to North […]
Ever been kicked in the shin before your gut is repeatedly punted? Then, for really no reason, a fierce throat punch comes as you lay there writhing in pain? If not but you’re now morbidly curious; great news. Masochists rejoice as Prinny 1 & 2 Exploded & Reloaded is upon us. A re-release of two games […]
FAN SERVICE: THE GAME I’ve always maintained a single belief. In my opinion, nudity or any sort of sexual pandering doesn’t inherently mean a horrible title. It’s the gameplay that should dictate such things. For instance, Gal Gun 2 is filled with lewd content and yet it’s actually a competent on-rails shooter. The same can be said […]
DROP THE ANCHOR! Imagine sailing the vast ocean with the wind blowing through your hair. The waters kicking up as the weather intensifies. Or the sounds of rain droplets as it splashes against the surface. Published by Deep Silver and developed by 5 Lives Studios, Windbound allows you to live out any fantasies of sailing. A survival/action title with elements of rogue-like. […]
MURDER SHE WROTE Adventurous Visual Novel; an apt descriptor for Paradise Killer. Half the game is comprised of exploring the island. The other half is spent speaking to the inhabitants. It’s a title that‘s oozing with 90’s charm, from the over-the-top character designs to their eccentric fashion. Even the computers around the island operate on dial tone. […]