Xbox One

Phantom Breaker: Omnia review

Chaos;Head’s Rimi Sakihata, Steins;Gate’s Kurisu Makise duke it out with MMO addicts, cosplayers, magic girls, and even a few handsome husbandos, as MAGES fighter makes its long awaited Stateside debut.   Shibuya-based MAGES is probably best ...

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Young Souls review

Beating up a battalion of nefarious goblins is one component of Young Souls trek. You’ll also encounter enough weapons and armor to rival a respectable role-playing game as well as a writing that’s a refreshingly ...

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Shadow Warrior 3 review

Sure, Lo Wang is a shadow of his former self, and there’s a bit too much repetition in the game’s final hours, but Shadow Warrior 3‘s blend of thrill-ride navigation and intense gun-and-cleave gameplay is ...

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Breakout: Recharged mini-review

The latest entry in the Atari Recharged series demonstrates continued obedience to formula. If you’re a appreciate the approach, it’s time to hit the bricks. Adamvision Studios follows a strict pattern when modernizing classic Atari ...

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Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires review

Write your own adaptation of late Han-era history with Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires. Like previous Empires titles, storytelling takes a backbeat to sovereignty, as you forge your own unification tale. But if you’re expecting flawlessness, ...

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Edge of Eternity review

Edge of Eternity offers an interesting plot, stunning visuals, a soundtrack co-created by  Yasunori Mitsuda, and even a Chocobo-like mount to ride around on. But despite it’s lofty goals, there are some deep-rooted decisions that ...

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Mushroom Wars 2 (Xbox One review)

Mushroom Wars 2 offers factions of fractious fungi, vying for domination of each landscape. If you are craving a serving of real-time strategy without the burdens of resource gathering and complex tech-tree, these ‘shrooms make ...

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Demoniaca: Everlasting Night review

What if Castlevania relinquished its weapons and added Street Fighter II-style controls? Demoniaca: Everlasting Night blends the two titles, but the fusion isn’t as fun as hoped. Demoniaca: Everlasting Night’s introductory text crawl is mercifully ...

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Alchemical Cutie mini-review

Veering from most farming sims, Alchemical Cutie has you nurturing jellies rather than fruits and flowers. While the concept of a farm full of Dragon Quest-esque creatures is alluring, the game’s too relaxed and directionless ...

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Demon Turf review

This decidedly old-school platformer brings back the thrills and quirks of mid-nineties gaming. Those hoping to revisit that age might want to stake their claim on Demon Turf. But those acclimatized to the luxuries of ...

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