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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Much like the December 2020 release of Grindstone, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is this year’s hard-to-put-down puzzler. Build around an ingenious concept and rogue-like elements, expect to still be playing this in the new year. ...
Read More »Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX review
Although Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX are sloppy ports of the mobile titles, there’s enjoyment in nurturing a combatant if you can look past the dated aesthetics. 1997 was a long time ago. Many ...
Read More »No Plan B (Steam Early Access) preview
Round up your squad, plot your path, and watch those corners while you strive to keep your teammates alive in No Plan B. Whether you opt for cops, robbers, or gangsters, there’s a wealth of ...
Read More »Train Life: A Railway Simulator preview
Whether you’re racing down the rails from the confines of a cab or calling the shots from the confines of your company offices, Train Life: A Railway Simulator offers affordable, Early Access enjoyment that largely ...
Read More »Dohna Dohna ~ Let’s Do Bad Things Together review
Whoever said that “pimping ain’t easy” probably wasn’t talking about Dohna Dohna ~ Let’s Do Bad Things Together. But the adage is surprisingly accurate, as you juggle acquisition, management, and the distress caused by stolen ...
Read More »Bright Memory: Infinite review
Building on its technically skilled predecessor, Bright Memory: Infinite retools its action, resulting in a brief, but thoroughly thrilling, single-player campaign. First, a confession: I used to routinely play Call of Duty for the single-player ...
Read More »Alchemical Cutie mini-review
Veering from most farming sims, Alchemical Cutie has you nurturing jellies rather than fruits and flowers. While the concept of a farm full of Dragon Quest-esque creatures is alluring, the game’s too relaxed and directionless ...
Read More »Demon Turf review
This decidedly old-school platformer brings back the thrills and quirks of mid-nineties gaming. Those hoping to revisit that age might want to stake their claim on Demon Turf. But those acclimatized to the luxuries of ...
Read More »Blue Reflection: Second Light review
2017’s Blue Reflection might not have sold in staggering numbers. But the game’s creative interpretation of the magical girl genre earned a wealth of fervent fans. Four years later, Second Light arrives alongside an accompanying ...
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