There are a scant number of mech simulations on the market and even fewer that get the essentials right. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has a few blemishes, but collectively they’re not bothersome enough to dilute the ...
Read More »Biomutant review
Humankind is presumably extinct, with the fate of the world in the weapon-wielding paws of animals in Biomutant. This description doesn’t begin to touch on the layers of system and cultural references in the game ...
Read More »Rise of the Slime
Tired of being role-playing fodder, slime strikes back at meddling adventurers in this deck builder. With modes that scale to accommodate novices to pros, Rise of the Slime is a gratifying experience for almost any ...
Read More »Flowing Lights mini-review
Bolstered by a minimalistic visual delivery and a soundtrack that sounds like Depeche Mode B-sides, Flowing Light’s 200 bite-sized action-puzzles ooze creativity. But tedium might set in before you’ve completed the bulk of them. With ...
Read More »Battle Axe review
With art, music, and coding by respected industry veterans, Battle Axe in a refreshing throwback to ’90-era gaming in every way but pricing. As the industry grows older, arcade-style experiences are becoming increasingly rare. Sure, ...
Read More »Judgment (Xbox Series X/S) review
The Dragon Engine makes a winning now-gen debut with Judgment, offering a stable, 60FPS framerate, almost imperceivable load times, and all the largely inconsequential DLC of the PlayStation 4 version. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Yakuza series is ...
Read More »SturmFront – The Mutant War: Übel Edition review
With the kind of pixelated, pugnacious action found in nineties arcades, SturmFront – The Mutant War: Übel Edition offers a respectable amount of bang for your buck. During the eighties and nineties, arcades offered one ...
Read More »Bladed Fury review
With blistering action, sumptuous visuals, and a stirring soundtrack, Bladed Fury is an enjoyable Metoidvania set in ancient China. While it doesn’t overstay is welcome, you’ll probably wish the voyage were just a bit longer. ...
Read More »Dungeon Defenders Awakened (Xbox One) review
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened offers a few quality-of-life improvements but follows the original game’s formula a bit too closely. Still, if you were a fan of the first action/tower defense title or just looking for some cooperative ...
Read More »Clea 2 review
Clea 2 feels more a gentle evolution that a full-fledged sequel, retaining many of the modest qualities of the first game. Fortunately, it remains surprisingly effective at cultivating creepiness. Before finding success with 2019’s Clea, ...
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