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Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

Robert Allen — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 03:50:29 +0000

Running Around Runeterra with my Fur Buddy Can Be Heartwarming but Lacks Challenge. After battling player vitriol for years, Riot Games realized that completely cleaning up League of Legends would be an impossibility. Yes, the free-to-play MOBA’s reporting system has curtailed some of the most egregious behaviors, but it will never be a panacea. So, ...

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Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe review

Robert Allen — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:37:43 +0000

Prepare to be Tickled Pink Typically, thirtieth birthdays can be a bit somber. There’s the nagging worry that the prime of life is now in your rear-view mirror, replaced by the dour realities of adulthood. But following Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Kirby’s Dream Buffet, the release of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe ...

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Alchemical Cutie mini-review

Robert Allen — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:13:14 +0000

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 for its own good. A multitude of games have demonstrated the joys of simulated farming. Titles such as Harvest Moon/Story ...

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Button City review

Robert Allen — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:24:05 +0000

Cute animals, arcades, and a cheerful plot seems like the perfect recipe for lighthearted fun. But sadly, there’s little joy to be found in Button City. From a succession of tedious fetch quests to mini-games that lack enjoyment, you might be better off remembering the joys of gaming with actual friends. As Hi Score Girl ...

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Artiphon Orba review

Robert Allen — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:04:57 +0000

This $99 musical instrument might look a bit strange. But with premium features like velocity sensitive, capacitive touch keys, gyroscopic and accelerometer control, the Orba permits you to create your own eight-bar loops from the comforts of your couch or while waiting in line. Save for the plastic recorders routinely given out in elementary school, ...

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Good Pizza, Great Pizza review

Robert Allen — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:59:27 +0000

Light on challenge, but heavy on amusement, Good Pizza, Great Pizza has an endearing recipe that might not be to everyone’s tastes. But for those seeking laid-back fun, it’s worthy of consideration. You might have played one of those restaurant simulations that emulate a busy atmosphere through manic multitasking. Often found on mobile platforms, each ...

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Nexomon: Extinction review

Robert Allen — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:12:37 +0000

Although Nexomon: Extinction doesn’t offer comprehensive innovations, the game’s clever deviations provide an experience that should charm monster-catchers of all ages. From the vaulted recipe for Coca-Cola, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s blend of eleven secret herbs and spices, to Diablo’s prescription for loot drops, there are formulas that seemingly resist duplication. You can also add Pokémon ...

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Lost Ember review

Robert Allen — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:32:12 +0000

Whether it’s the verdant jungles of Crysis, moss poking through the pebbled shores of Dear Ester’s Hebridean islands, or the snow-shrouded pines in The Long Dark, games routinely provide fascinating recreations of flora. With the release of Lost Ember for the PlayStation 4 and PC, developer Mooneye Studio helps give fauna a moment to shine. ...

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Cat Quest 2 review

Robert Allen — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 19:10:57 +0000

With lengths that often exceed forty hours and involved storylines that habitually deliver an assortment of twists, role-playing games can often be daunting undertakings. But they’re also especially adept as depicting the hero’s journey. Supplying a gratifying drip-freed of exposition and a multitude of mechanics to learn- all before concluding with a poignant finale, they’re ...

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Waku Waku Sweets (Switch) review

Robert Allen — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 05:17:21 +0000

Movie studios like Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, and DreamWorks craft films capable of entertaining both children and adults. But in the realm of interactive entertainment, few firms outside of Nintendo have been able to consistently charm both types of audiences. One of the rare outsiders who has been able to generate crossover appeal was Cooking ...

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Little Dragons Café review

Robert Allen — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:35:07 +0000

For better or worse, almost anything that Yasuhiro Wada creates is destined for comparison with the Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons series. It’s a franchise that’s spurred twenty-five sequels, a quartet of spin-offs, and inspired titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. Across a legacy of over two decades, the farming/life simulation has earned a legion ...

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de Blob 2 (Switch) review

Robert Allen — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 23:59:04 +0000

Last June, de Blob was ported to the Nintendo Switch, bringing one of the highlights of the Wii’s third-party library to a new audience. Challenging players to revitalize dreary, monochromic backdrops into vibrant cities, the title evoked the blissful, free-form jaunts through Katamari Damacy’s urban landscapes. Although a decade old, de Blob’s mechanics displayed few ...

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de Blob (Switch) review

Robert Allen — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:00:43 +0000

According to psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, ‘flow’ is the mental state a person reaches when they are fully immersed in a task. Commonly known as being ‘in the zone’, Csikszentmihalyi isolated nine elements that occur when people flow, among them a distorted sense of time, clear goals, and a sense of reward. Across the last twenty ...

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Waku Waku Sweets: Happy Sweets Making review

Robert Allen — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:41:13 +0000

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de Blob (PC) review

Robert Allen — Tue, 09 May 2017 00:11:24 +0000

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Moco Moco Friends review

Robert Allen — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:03:43 +0000

Manga, anime, and gaming witches have a challenging gig. Not only must they protect their pantaloons/pantsu from overexposure, as impossibly short skirts are the normative clothing choice, but they frequently fall victim to formula. Often exhibiting maniacal or scatterbrained personalities with worrisome regularity, if it wasn’t for empowerment through their magical abilities, witches might be ...

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Solar Shifter EX review

Robert Allen — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 01:30:30 +0000

What is the concept? From Raiden’s snaking plasma-beam to Ikaruga’s polarity switching mechanic, any respectable shmup has a distinctive hook. For Solar Shifter EX, a recent PC release from the one-man studio behind Meridian: New World, that lure is the ability to teleport across short distances. In concept, the ability is nothing short of brilliant, ...

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Skylanders Superchargers review

Robert Allen — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 01:41:40 +0000

In 2011, when developer Toys for Bob released Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure, the concept of fusing physical toys with video game was innovative. For many, being able to place a figurine on the bundled “Power of Power”, and having the play-piece come alive in-game felt magical- revealing a slender but stirring convergence of real and imagined ...

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Leo’s Fortune (Xbox One) review

Robert Allen — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 01:22:29 +0000

What is the concept? Neo-Freudian criminologists believe that a large percentage of lawbreakers want to get caught. The theory is particularly useful when discussing the behavior of nearly every video game villain. Either divulging their weakness to the player, or when hiding- leaving clues to signpost their whereabouts, antagonists seem to subconsciously seek apprehension and ...

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Story of Seasons review

Robert Allen — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 01:27:50 +0000

For a franchise with a notable absence of antagonism, the Bokujō Monogatari/Harvest Moon franchise has found itself in an ironic junction. Originally published in 1996 by Japanese publisher/developer Pack-In-Video (creator of Die Hard, Friday the 13th, Predator, and Rambo for the NES), Yasuhiro Wada’s game was a significant departure from the company’s usual fare. Avoiding ...

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