Don’t expect a full-blown role-playing experience similar to Cyber Sleuth or even a digital monster nurturing game like Re:Digitize or Next Order. Digimon Survive is an engrossing visual novel that sporadically sends you onto battlefields ...
Read More »Hell Pie review
Hell Pie’s combat is bland and the humor is only mildly revolting. But the sense of exploration and navigation are satisfying, so it’s not all sour. For Nate, whose professional title is “The Demon of ...
Read More »Endling: Extinction is Forever review
Depicting cute animals in peril is a surefire way to elicit an emotional response. Barcelona-based Herobeat Studios does it rather artfully. Endling: Extinction is Forever isn’t for everyone, but it you’re looking for a game ...
Read More »Disgaea 6 Complete review
While the inclusion of all previously released DLC (including the free Hololive Collaboration Set) and improved performance makes this the definitive edition some lingering issues dimmish Disgaea 6’s sense of enjoyment. Much like Disgaea 6’s ...
Read More »AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative review
AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative doesn’t just provide a delightfully intricate murder procedural to crack. The game’s just as effective at investigating philosophy, social issues, or ethical quandaries, making it one of the ...
Read More »Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue DX review
Firegirl brandishes adorable looks and enjoyable action reminiscent of respected platformers. But lackluster performance and a lack of explanations means this game is more tepid than blazing hot. Firefighting has a restrained but respectable ...
Read More »Redout 2 review
Like most sequels, Redout 2 intensifies the foundations of its predecessor. Earning a win was tough before, but with a twin-stick control scheme and courses seemingly built for carnage, now the game will truly test ...
Read More »Wonder Boy Collection review
Like some other recent compilations, Wonder Boy Collection offers a subset of the franchise’s history. The two arcade and Genesis/Mega Drive titles are adeptly emulated, but the subset of entries and the limited amount of ...
Read More »Metal Max Xeno Reborn review
Typically, upgraded rereleases bring nominal changes. But Reborn bucks trend, improving everything from the game’s engine, art, and tone. It’s still far from perfect but it’s a vast improvement. Tragically, the Metal Max series has largely eschewed ...
Read More »Souldiers review
A sum of familiar elements, Souldiers delivers solid, exploration-based action-platforming led by a trio of playables. Game descriptors “metroidvanias”, “soulslike”, and “roguelike” are pervasive in 2022. Seemingly every week, publishers both large and small ...
Read More »