Tragically, there aren’t more games like Spy Hunter. Driving a transforming vehicle that’s packed with deadly weaponry is power fantasy. Agent Intercept offers a bit of that escapism, but is too short and plays it ...
Read More »Relayer review
Showcasing a plush blend of Japanese popular culture, Relayer references the intrigue of Space Battleship Yamato, the giant, fighting robots of Macross, and the turn-based battles of countless strategy role-playing games. If you’re looking for ...
Read More »Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure review
Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure is good enough to belong in a museum. Unfortunately, it’s priced that way, too. Advancements in pinball have been driven by technological innovation- most notably when the industry moved from ...
Read More »Persona 4 Arena Ultimax review
While it’s not unusual for a game franchise to sidestep stagnation by switching genres, 2012’s Persona 4 Arena was a truly remarkable crossover. With its source material exhibiting the rich characterization and resonant storytelling that’s ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream review
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream doesn’t offer controller-hurling difficulty nor another dreary trip through dystopia. Instead, this journey through a dreamworld is delightfully vibrant, refreshingly carefree, and filled with enough eye ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Monark review
With a storyline infatuated with the cerebral and characters traits that adjust according to your personality, Monark is hardly your run-of-the-mill role-playing title. If has a few frustrating flaws but it’s ambition ultimately outweighs its ...
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