Jordan Rudek
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Itta
ITTA is unremarkable in many ways. It uses a muted color palette, a repetitive, droning soundtrack, and guns with bullets that are just white squares. But despite these lackluster presentation elements, the boss fights are brutal and thrilling. Seeing their health meters drop both galvanizes your resolve and heightens your...
While it may be possible to unlock enough new cards and figure out a strategy with them to help you complete a full eight-world run, you need to have lightning-fast reflexes and timing to avoid attacks and dish out your own. An interesting level of depth is built into the...
Half Past Fate managed to hold my attention even if it didn't entirely sweep me off my feet. The gameplay is a little lacking in variety, but the characters and their world are vibrant and full of life. As you follow their ups and downs across these 12 vignettes, it's...
Fans of the jump-and-shoot variety need to set their sights on the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection. It is a definitive package of lesser known Mega Man games that stand on their own as satisfying and legitimate experiences. If you already like them, this is the best way to own...
The most attractive aspect of Two Point Hospital is its abundance of measurable and achievable objectives. It doesn’t overly rely on repetition or the ultimate goal of constructing the most efficient and most visually stunning hospital (of course, you have the option of pursuing it). You are always working on...
If you only pick up one Psikyo Shooting Stars collection, Alpha is the better package. Funny enough, every game save for SENGOKU CANNON can be purchased separately on the eShop, so that could be a better way to grab standouts like GUNBIRD2 and TENGAI. In some ways, Psikyo Shooting Stars...
While the simple visuals and art work well enough for a party game, the activities and modes that comprise the gameplay are fairly shallow and lacking in options. Fans of the genre will find some enjoyment here, but it’s a tough recommendation for a more general audience. There is online...
Story-heavy titles like Coffee Talk survive on the strength of their narrative and characters, and it’s safe to say that both of those elements are as fresh and satisfying as that first sip of coffee in the morning. Filling out the backstory of each character by correctly fulfilling their orders...
198X
198X ends with a promise: “To Be Continued,” and I sincerely hoped that it would fulfill that promise after the credits rolled, but sadly that wasn’t to be. Its unique structure and message about the impact that video games can and have had on us make this a worthwhile investment,...
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX seems to be a decent entry point into the world of Atelier, and its crafting system hides a depth that will satiate more meticulous players. The main story does take a back seat to the character interactions and exploration of the world, but...
Created using the RPG Maker XP, To The Moon is a masterclass in storytelling and creating emotional impact. The beautiful soundtrack imbues Johnny’s memories with tension and melancholy, but there is some tonal dissonance, especially during the first half of the game, that’s hard to reconcile. The gameplay itself does...
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha will bring you back to the glory of the 90s arcade scene, but it’s missing some extra features that we’ve come to expect from compilations and retro releases. There are no online leaderboards, which really hurts the replay value and is more than a little baffling....
