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Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness review
Production I.G’s 2012 crime-thriller, Psycho-Pass, was built upon a number of thematic elements that might be familiar to western audiences.…
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The Silver Case review
While success can stimulate bigger budgets, and a push toward larger audiences, it’s an artist’s early efforts that can be…
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Miniature Garden review
In Japan, fall is the time for bunkasai, (school festivals) which are usually festive affairs. Typically held on Saturdays or…
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Zero Escape: The Nonary Games review
Released stateside in 2010, Chunsoft’s 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors was an experience ahead of its time. With…
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Danganronpa 1•2 Reload review
Gamers have had multiple opportunities to become acquainted with Monokuma, the maniacal, monochromatic bear who’s presided over Spike Chunsoft’s Danganronpa…
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Neo Atlas 1469 review
Exploration and expansionism have been at the very core of gaming’s best efforts, propelling the Civilization, Age of Empires, and…
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Unhack 2 review
Technology’s influence on entertainment is unambiguous. From films built around computer-generated animation to the development of virtual reality, our leisure…
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Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star review
For years, musou games were mocked by critics and consumers alike. Both groups viewed franchises like Dynasty Warriors and Samurai…
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Japanese School Life review
You can buy Japanese School Life from the Steam store for ten dollars- but quite likely, the purchase will spur…
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Root Letter review
In Japan, the expression seichi junrei (literally translated as ‘holy pilgrimage’), is becoming increasingly prevalent. Referring to the visitation of…
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