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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey mini-review
Few game characters are as dependable as Bub and Bob. The twin bubble dragons made an auspicious debut in 1986’s Bubble Bobble. Thirty-five years on, the game still captivates, with its taut action-platforming and earworm ...
Read More »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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