Author Archives: Robert Allen

Since being a toddler, Robert Allen has been immersed in video games, anime, and tokusatsu. Currently, his days are spent teaching at two southern California colleges. But his evenings and weekends are filled with STGs, RPGs, and action titles and well at writing for Tech-Gaming since 2007.

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 ...

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Card Shark review

A fascinating study of con artists, Card Shark employs everything from visual novel storytelling, gambling mini-games, and even quick-time events, as you learn how to become a master cheater in 18th century Europe. But the ...

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Deadcraft review

In Deadcraft, survival of the fittest entails a half-undead protagonist cultivating a gun-toting legion of the dead. While combat is a bit clunky, a capable script and a satisfying sense of progression means this title ...

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Gravitar: Recharged review

Gravitar: Recharged makes some changes to series formula. That’s a good thing, since the original was overdue for an update that softened some of the game’s pricky design decisions. Adamvision and SneakyBox Studios’ Recharged series ...

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New Releases: June 2nd-8th, 2022

This week, titles like Souldiers, Gravitar: Recharged, and Tokoyo: The Tower of Perpetuity will put your navigational skills to the test, whether you’re exploring hand-drawn fantasy worlds, faux vector graphics space, or a bit mapped ...

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Rolling Gunner + Over Power review

Rolling Gunner might not be the prettiest horizontally-scrolling shooter. But the game counterbalances its utilitarian looks with engrossing playability. The bundled DLC adds additional longevity. Sadly, it’s been over a decade since danmaku masters Cave ...

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Win a H6PRO x GSX 300 Bundle!

EPOS just paired their H6PRO headset with the GSX 300 external sound card, providing an all-in-one sound package with astounding (and customizable) 7.1 surround sound. To help celebrate this bundling of two great products, EPOS ...

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Obsidian Prince review

Descriptions or aesthetics might make you assume that Obsidian Prince is derivative. Like it’s plucky adventures, the game forges its own distinctive path.   Perhaps I’m getting old and jaded, but descriptors like “roguelike” and ...

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fault – StP – LIGHTKRAVTE review

While fault – StP – LIGHTKRAVTE is a tightly-focused novel about a person chasing their dreams, it packs an emotional payoff and provides insight into Rughzenahide’s rich history. Few visual novel franchises are as capricious ...

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