Aeterna Noctis, the first game developed by Aeternum Game Studios, was originally announced back in 2020, via a Kickstarter campaign. The full release arrived in December of 2021, to much acclaim. Promising to be a “demanding metroidvania”, Aeterna Noctis offers challenging platforming, slick combat, and hours of exploration. Players will find new zones, enemies, and rewards as […]
It’s always a good time to be a fan of the Musou genre, it always feels like a new experience with these games is just around the corner. This time, though, we have a remaster of a fan favorite experience on our plates. Originally released in 2011 and seeing its Ultimate version released in 2014, […]
Oftentimes, games that aim to capture some sort of 16-bit nostalgia can be hit and miss. The simple things need to be tight and there needs to be a coherent vision. As such, I was a pinch apprehensive about Pixadome’s Chenso Club. So did it make me feel young again, whilst also engaging my 30-some-old year self? […]
The One Who Waits has been trapped by four Bishops of the Old Faith, the same four Bishops that killed you. Fortunately, this is only the start of Cult of the Lamb. Whether it’s out of service to the dark god for his help, for revenge or just to survive, your mission is to release […]
Thymesia is the latest title donning the mask of “Soulslike”. This time around, it takes inspiration from Plague Doctors, while trying to fill a hole that was Borne a fair few years ago. The Man in the Fragrant Mask Thymesia puts you behind the plague mask of “Corvus”. They’re the kingdom’s last hope at stopping a maddening […]
Deadly Premonition is one of those titles that has a real cult following but didn’t manage to avoid the ire of the AAA journalists. It ended up in a spotlight it was never designed for due to its quirky story and janky graphics. Despite this reception, it was followed by the release of Deadly Premonition […]
Capcom is a name synonymous with arcade gaming culture. Street Fighter is just one of their vast library of past titles. Following on from their successful collection of re-releases last year, Capcom has once again opened the gates to the Stadium with Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium. Capcom Celebration Much like the original, Capcom Arcade 2nd […]
It’s been six years since the last numbered Gunvolt title, but things have certainly kept busy with the Gunvolt Chronicles spin-offs that had been steadily moving the series forward in its place. But now, Inti Creates returns once again with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, promising an evolved blend of compelling narrative and action platforming that first put […]
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. You may know it as the basis for so many of the Musou/Warrior and Ambition titles. And this time…..it’s not either of them?! No dear reader, the cast of Beat ‘Em Up classic River City/Kunio-Kun is taking over this time! Polish your shoes and tape your fists; It’s time […]
Dusk Diver 2 is finally hacking and slashing its way to consoles in the West later this year. Following the events of the original Dusk Diver, this Action RPG has you take control of Yang Yumo, fighting the forces of chaos and protecting Taipei. To set your expectations, this is merely a preview – not […]