The latest SciADV is the most fantastical and fast-paced entry. But that means we don’t really get to know some of the characters. Long before science fiction habitually became a conduit for escapism, it provided ...
Read More »Rune Factory 3 Special review
Feeling a bit sheepish is understandable For some, the Story of Seasons and its spin-off, Rune Factory are a single, hulking monolith. Undoubtedly, there’s a shred of validity to that perspective since each entry revolves ...
Read More »New Releases: September 7th-13th, 2023
ANONYMOUS;CODE, the sixth mainline entry in the Science Adventure isn’t the only notable new release. This week, Super Bomberman R 2 explodes onto console, Fae Farm tests your agriculture abilities, and Eternights (pictured) will task ...
Read More »Taito Milestones 2 review
Despite the lack of historical material and a few obligatory clunkers, Taito Milestones 2’s emulation is top-notch thanks to Hamster’s habitual diligence. As a retro anthology, 2002’s Taito Milestones was a bit lackluster. The ...
Read More »Sea of Stars review
A love letter to the role-playing classics of yesteryear, Sea of Stars incorporates a few modern nuances alongside its warm sense of nostalgia. The first few hours of 2018’s The Messenger felt like a respectful ...
Read More »Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles review
Take the initiative and enjoy this pair of uplifting RPG-musical classics. In most modern role-playing games, geopolitical tensions and world-ending threats are pervasive. But as the rereleases of 1999’s Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little ...
Read More »Sprawl review
A ballet filled with bullet-time and bloodshed Sprawl delivers a capable amalgam of action mechanics. Sure, you’ll likely botch your first attempts at wall running. But before long you’ll discover the timing needed to hug ...
Read More »New Releases: August 31st-September 6th, 2023
This week, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Monochrome Mobius (pictured) head to Sony’s console, while Starfield lands on Xbox Series S/X and PC. If you missed 2010’s Rune Factory 3, this week offers an opportunity to ...
Read More »Dust & Neon review
I’m a cowboy…on steel legs, I stride. Twin-stick shooters with roguelike qualities are pervasive on Steam. But with invigorating play mechanics, ample rewards for perseverance, and an aesthetic that balances style with performance, Dust & Neon aspires ...
Read More »IndieGo #31: Slap Fight and Flying Shark
IndieGo #31 looks at two oldies but still goodies from the STG maestros at Toaplan, now available on Steam. Any respectable overview of shooting game history wouldn’t be complete without a discussion of Toaplan. Once ...
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