Although the concept of a “boss rush” game has been around for a while, this sub-genre has become more of a mainstay of indie games in the last decade with the success of titles like Titan Souls, Furi, and Cuphead. Although these games use different gameplay systems, they all share in how they largely eschew […]
When I first started Samurai Maiden, I thought that the main appeal would be that it has cute lesbian ninja fanservice. While this certainly does work as a hook for certain anime fans, I was surprised to find deeper mechanics than expected and a great game that unlocks more after the opening levels. Time Travel […]
What could be better than giant mechs, armed with swords and guns battling it out between themselves? Well, the same mechs shrunk down to be super cute of course! Welcome to SD Gundam Battle Alliance! SD Gundam Battle Alliance developed by Bandai Namco does what every good anime/manga title should do. It lays a narrative […]
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes lets you hack and slash your way through a land divided into three as it descends into war. Similar to Hyrule Warriors, this is a musou title using an existing Nintendo property – though this one is more of a direct spin-off. Story If you’ve played Fire Emblem: Three Houses, […]
Protect history itself by slicing and dicing your way through time. Sound fun? Touken Ranbu Warriors has you embody the spirits of 15 swords and cut down those who try to change history. Joseimuke Musou Touken Ranbu Warriors is an unexpected combination. It’s a Warriors game, following in the wake of titles like Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. […]
Will you be the one to end the chaos? Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires places you in ancient times, giving you the chance to bring China under your rule. Play as one of the well-known characters from Romance of the Three Kingdoms or create your own custom character and take your place in the world. Make […]
While there’s no shortage of games set in Japan, most gamers probably associate ancient China with Dynasty Warriors. China has a rich mythology of its own, one that seems like fertile ground for more games to explore. Bladed Fury, a stylish 2D action platformer from NExT Studios, aims to do just that. Let’s see how […]
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition came along at a perfect time for me. The original had been lingering on my wishlist since launch and I hadn’t quite pulled the (devil) trigger. Seeing a new and improved version to test out on my brand new PlayStation 5 though? I couldn’t resist. For those less familiar, […]
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 […]
Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate is my long-awaited return to the Warriors series. The series as a whole started in the year 2000, with the Orochi titles popping up near the latter half of the decade. This particular one is the expanded version of Warriors Orochi 4, with some additional side stories, characters, and other content. […]