Tag Archives: Action

Infernax review

Save for some rudimentary ports, Konami doesn’t seem to be doing much with the Castlevania license. But there’s a very strong chance that Infernex might be better than a new entry that the lackadaisical publisher ...

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Maglam Lord review

Felistella’s latest might not have the name recognition of previous efforts like Summon Night, Hyperdimension Neptunia, or Azur Lane Crosswave. But it’s a thoroughly enjoyable, wonderfully lighthearted action-RPG that’s ideal for pint-sized play sessions. Not ...

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Labyrinth Legend review

Heavy on action but easy on role-playing, Labyrinth Legend can make for an engaging experience for players who don’t mind a bit of grinding. Labyrinth Legend (not to be confused with 20212’s Labyrinth Legends) makes ...

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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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Aeterna Noctis review

Looking for an adventure with arduous platforming and challenging combat? Aeterna Noctis offers more challenge than most of its explorational-driven peers. At first glance, Aeterna Noctis seems like another indistinctive Metroidvania.  You play as the ...

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Twin-Stick Substance: Synthetik 2 previewed

Craving twin-stick action that’s a bit more cerebral than most reflex-driven titles? Synthetik 2 builds on the engaging foundations of its 2018 predecessor, requiring a quick trigger finger and more importantly, a prudent plan of ...

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Asteroids: Recharged review

The 1979 arcade classic returns with a wonderfully revamped control scheme and invaluable power-ups. Those UFOs are still jerks 42 years later, though. When a remake of a beloved Atari classic is announced, disappointment all ...

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Pretty Girls Panic! PLUS review

Zoo Corporation’s Switch ports are typically accessible, fun, and delightfully inexpensive. Pretty Girls Panic! PLUS preserves that trend with a Qix-clone where you uncover liberate buxom bishoujo while avoiding an intensifying onslaught of creatures. Last August, eastasiasoft published ...

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Centipede: Recharged review

A multitude of minor alterations adds up to Centipede: Recharged deviating from the original game. While purists might take offense, it’s a respectable reboot that’s far better than most Atari updates. The industry has a ...

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