Many moons ago gamers were given the chance to walk around a recreation of Akihabara, strip vampires, and get involved in an Otaku mystery. That title was in fact the sequel to a cult hit which Marvelous have now localized and re-released outside of Japan. This is the tale of AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed. […]
I am a huge Metroidvania fan. I have been ever since I was introduced to the genre with Metroid Fusion, and have been spoilt rotten since with titles like Guacamelee and Hollow Knight. Unfortunately, I don’t get a lot of time to dabble in the genre, so when I saw the ‘dinky title that could’, […]
Ever wondered what it would be like if Metal Gear Solid didn’t take itself at all seriously? Upcoming game UnMetal from developer @unepic_fran and publisher Versus Evil looks like the answer to that question. I got a chance to preview the game ahead of its launch later this summer, and I’ll be sharing my impressions of the first three chapters. Let […]
GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon is a sequel to a game that very few people will have heard of. You might have if you have you’re either into Japanese gaming or played Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. Either way, Konami is gonna Konami and have resurrected this rather obscure relic and brought it to Steam Early Access to […]
Final Fantasy VII EPISODE INTERmission adds a separate but connected story onto the Final Fantasy VII Remake. While focusing on Yuffie, a 16-year-old ninja from Wutai who was an optional character in the original game, it brings in quite a lot more. Side Story Yuffie arrives in Midgar on a mission to steal the ultimate […]
There was once a time where the Ninja Gaiden name was held in high regard. It was the pinnacle of the character action genre, and it, along with Devil May Cry, lay the foundations of a genre that remains popular to this day. Ninja Gaiden’s relevance was relatively short-lived, however, and it faded into obscurity. […]
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge is not a good game. It tries its hardest to add polish to the turd that was the base version of the third game, but all we are left with is a shiny poop and feelings of crushing disappointment. In a desperate attempt to reinvigorate a series that was still […]
The first Ninja Gaiden, whether that be base, Black, or Sigma, is one of the all-time greats. Stellar (for the time) visuals, unrivaled gameplay, and chock full of ninja goodness. The sequel certainly had a lot to live up to. Whilst the original’s various editions largely kept the core game intact, the same cannot be […]
As a series, Ninja Gaiden has mostly lay dormant for the last decade or so. It’s been so long that it’s easy to forget that, at one point, it was the pinnacle of the Character Action genre. Where Devil May Cry had a quantifiable style and a mouthy protagonist, Ninja Gaiden brought speed, grace, and […]
Battle Axe is an unfortunate title that is plagued by a general feeling of disappointment. Helmed by the venerable Henk Neiborg (of Shantae fame), it aimed to invoke old school classics like Zombies Ate My Neighbours and Golden Axe. Needless to say, all things pointed to a promising nostalgic throwback. It’s a shame then that a distinct lack of content, […]