This week, Kurisu Makise (Steins; Gate) and Rimi Sakihata (Chaos; Head) square off in Phantom Breaker: Omnia, while Dōkyūsei: Bangin’ Summer updates Elf’s 1992 visual novel. But if neither of those titles generate any interest, ...
Read More »A Writer’s Odyssey review
Real and imagined worlds intersect in director Lu Yang’s CGI-filled spectacle, A Writer’s Odyssey. Recalling the neo-noir look and nervous intrigue of the original Matrix, the film’s opening is awash with torrential rain and the peril ...
Read More »Hero’s Hour review
Ubisoft let the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise tumble into obscurity. Fortunately, Copenhagen-based Benjamin Hauer revisits turn-based, map-roaming conquering, adding real-time battles, and a heap of chaos into the proceedings. An appreciation for uncertainty ...
Read More »Assetto Corsa Competizione (Xbox Series S/X) review
For dedicated racing enthusiasts only, Assetto Corsa Competizione’s recent update improves the quality of the simulation. Now, doing poorly in the Blancpain GT Series squarely rests on your incompetence. 2019’s Assetto Corsa Competizione took a ...
Read More »New Releases: March 3rd-9th, 2022
This week, Gran Turismo 7 revs up to a retail and digital release, Triangle Strategy brings tactical role-playing to the Switch, while Sadako decides to haunt up Dead by Daylight. And don’t you love when ...
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 »Diplomacy Is Not an Option (Early Access) preview
When revolution arises, Diplomacy Is Not an Option. Fortunately, substantial armies, siege weapons, and murderous meteors are on the table when you’re tasked with safeguarding a sprawling stronghold. Delve into Diplomacy Is Not an Option’s ...
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 »New Releases: February 24th-March 3rd, 2022
With the arrival of titles like Elden Ring, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, and Shadow Warrior 3, the last week of February bring a number of highly anticipated titles. But there’s ...
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 ...
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