Star Wars has always been big business, not just in film but also in video games. The franchise had some iconic titles with the likes of Knights of the Old Republic and the X-Wing series. Around the release of the second prequel movie, one of its characters Jango Fett the badass bounty hunter (father of […]
After a long wait, Earth Defense Force 6 has finally arrived in the Western market. The game follows on from 2019’s Earth Defense Force 5, which was quite a significant step forward for the series. Is EDF 6 a similar leap forward, or is the long-running series now going stale? To Save Our Mother Earth […]
The original Xanadu game was released nearly 40 years ago, and is one of the most important games in developer Falcom’s history. While it’s had some games here and there since then, it’s since fallen to the wayside among their catalog in favor of Ys and Trails. Tokyo Xanadu is the latest game in the […]
Mutant Football League 2 hopes to follow on from the winning play of the original, whilst also reminding people of the cult EA classic Mutant League Football from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Is this early access run a touchdown, or does it need more time in the showers? Writing & Concept Mutant Football League 2 […]
The star of the Neptunia series returns as the protagonist of another game. Or at least, a version of her does. Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution has the dimension-hopping, bug-hunting ‘Older Neptune’ take the role of company president of a failing game developer. Meeting the Failure Goddesses In a world where goddesses earn faith by releasing […]
Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in a new shooter, titled Phantom Fury. This game is set in the Bombshell series, set between the original Bombshell and its prequel, Ion Fury: Aftershock. These games channel the spirit of the late ’90s/early 2000’s shooters with modern sensibilities. But does Shelly have what it takes to bridge the […]
The original Dragon’s Dogma sold well, later received a substantial expansion, and even had a short Netflix adaptation. Despite this, its always felt like one of Capcom’s less utilized IPs. Fortunately, the fates have aligned and Capcom has graced the world with their unique twist on Western high fantasy once again with Dragon’s Dogma 2. […]
Developed by Koei Tecmo’s Team Ninja, Rise of the Ronin is an open-world samurai action RPG. Offering challenging but accessible gameplay, it has a great balance for those who expect punishing parrying battles and the more casual player. A New Age Dawns Set in the final years of the Edo period, Rise of the Ronin […]
It’s time for Mario to move over. Princess Peach: Showtime! puts the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom on stage, trading her crown for a sword, detective hat, a mermaid tail, and far more. It’s Peach Time Princess Peach: Showtime! sees the titular character decide to visit the Sparkle Theater. Unfortunately, things soon go wrong. A […]
The second part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth lets us explore an open world, bringing notable gameplay changes to the series. While there is an extremely brief ‘The Story So Far’ video, this is only a refresher. It is highly advised to play the first game and ideally Final Fantasy […]