Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is quite the peculiarity within Nihon Falcom’s catalog. I’m not one for reductive comparisons, but the easiest elevator pitch I can give this game is that can loosely be described as Nihon Falcom’s version of Square Enix’s Dissidia Final Fantasy as a sort of PSP crossover RPG/fighting […]
Initially released in 2023, Pocket Bravery has finally reached consoles courtesy of PQube and Pixelheart. Can Statera Studios drag you into grabbing distance with its interesting Neo Geo Pocket Chibi-style graphics and nostalgia-inducing title, or are you willing to whiff this one? Throw in some change, and let’s go first to three. Crime Fighter Pocket […]
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys: Celes is the latest in the rather niche “anime fighting game” franchise developed by French-Bread, famous for the Melty Blood series. Will this game add to the ever-growing landscape of fighting games in 2024, or be condemned to death on arrival? The Midnight Hour Approaches For fans of the lore […]
Some things never change. War, the passage of time, and fighting games getting “upgraded” releases. Whether it be due to the pandemic or other outside factors, the first Granblue Fantasy Versus didn’t quite catch flight despite having a passionate fan base to support it. Well, it’s now round two. Much like a phoenix, Granblue Fantasy […]
Originally released on consoles and PC back in 2022 to a warm response, DNF Duel quickly suffered the curse of the fighting game drop-off. Now, with the support of a roadmap and a massive update schedule, DNF is ready to become the street fighter in its Nintendo Switch debut. DNF Duel is a 1vs1, 2D […]
Covering the cultural phenomenon known as Street Fighter II, Here Comes A New Challenger is a documentary directed by Oliver Harper of “In Search of the Last Action Heroes” fame. I had the privilege of watching it to see how well it captures and informs one of the periods that lives vividly in my mind […]
Phantom Breaker: Omnia is the sequel to an Xbox 360/PS3 title I had never heard of – one that never made its way out of Japan. More interestingly, it ties into the fantastic beat ’em up Phantom Breaker: Battlegrounds which was ported to just about everything. Is Phantom Breaker: Omnia worth shouting about? Let’s find […]
The King of Fighters is a franchise that was once considered a worthy rival to the goliath that was Street Fighter. While output on the franchise has slowed, the flame of a fighter burns bright. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for King Of Fighters XV. The Path of the Warrior The King of Fighters XV […]
NeoGeo Pocket Colour Selection Vol.1 is the latest compilation from the guys and gals at SNK. One hoping to bring a bit of light on some rather unappreciated gems from their obscure and ill-fated handheld. Releasing as the time of the GameBoy Colour came to a close, the Neo Geo Pocket, followed by its Colour […]