The combat is average and the photo mode prevents lecherous shots, but Samurai Maiden shines when it depicts tenderness. The end of the year is when the industry releases its ‘serious’ games. Whether it’s the ...
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The Rumble Fish 2 effectively emulates the 2005 coin-op. But if you’re looking for contemporary conveniences, this port might leave you yearning. The early 2000s were a turbulent time for fighting games. Arcades were waning, ...
Read More »The Knight Witch review
Whether you choose shooting or spellcasting, The Knight Witch will kick your ass. Persevering will depend on how well you handle frustration. Every era has several dominant genres. During the 1980’s shoot ‘em ups and ...
Read More »Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S review
The twin-tailed songstress adds a welcome dose of visual and sonic delight to a colossal collection of nonograms in Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S. There’s a good reason why mobile ports are generally disliked by ...
Read More »Tactics Ogre: Reborn review
Many remakes feel superfluous. But Tactics Ogre was a highly influential tactical role-playing game that exposed the genre’s potential. Reborn offers several incremental upgrades while preserving the qualities that made the original so remarkable. 1995’s ...
Read More »Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom review
Friends of the Great Kingdom isn’t just another entry in the Story of Seasons franchise. Instead, it captures the heartwarming feel of Doraemon, while bringing some much-needed innovations to the accessible agrarian simulation. For over ...
Read More »Shatter Remastered Deluxe mini-review
Thirteen years after the game’s PlayStation 3 release, Shatter Remaster Deluxe improves on one of the best Breakout variants ever made. Some might argue that the shoot ‘em up or first-person shooter genres are stagnant. ...
Read More »Nitro Kid review
Pastels, punching, and pistols converge in Nitro Kid’s 80’s-influenced deck-based battler. But you might wish the game’s balancing was as effective as the catchy synthwave soundtrack. Wildboy Studios’ Nitro Kid doesn’t just flaunt the neon ...
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Help these murderous zealots free their minds (with a rusty axe) Ken Silverman’s Build Engine had a substantial impact on gaming. Across the 1990s, the engine was employed by respected first-person shooters like Duke Nukem ...
Read More »Persona 5 Royal (PC) review
The Phantom Thieves Are Back and Looking Elegant on PC With a slew of sequels and spin-offs across its twenty-six-year legacy, the Persona series remains remarkably relevant. Much of this vitality is rooted in the franchise’s ability ...
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