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When it comes to the Lord of the Rings, there are a few levels of fandom. Some people, of course, think the whole fantasy genre is a bunch of silly nonsense. We’ll ignore them. Then there are those who have read the books, maybe more than once. And seen the...
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 is the direct sequel to Fuga: Melodies of Steel, which also makes it the fifth game in the Little Tail Bronx series. This new title is incredibly similar to its predecessor. It has the exact same core gameplay, and uses many of the same assets....
If there’s ever a world-ending apocalypse, it will be interesting to see if any fictional scenarios line up with the real thing. There are many to choose from. Zombie plagues, nuclear holocausts, weird magical uprisings, vampire takeovers, and many more. Before I bum myself out even further, let’s dive into...
Death or Treat
Death or Treat should be a fun, tongue-in-cheek romp around a comedic Halloween world. And in a lot of ways, it is. The graphics, the art direction, and the animations are all slick. And while the writing is a little lackluster, it’s not exactly a narrative-driven experience. Unfortunately, the sluggish...
Humanity
Enhance has released some of the greatest and most unique puzzlers to date. Tetris Effect: Connected took the iconic title to all new heights, combining music and gameplay to create an awe-inspiring experience, while Rez Infinite rebooted and perfected a classic. Developed by THA Limited, Humanity looks to follow the...
Tin Hearts
Back in March I got to sink my teeth into the first little bit of Tin Hearts by Rogue Sun. I originally played on the PC and found it delightfully magical and whimsical. Now, I’ve gotten a chance to play through the entire game on PS5. Tin Hearts is everything...
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is a game that lives up to the high expectations set by its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. The story is a direct continuation and the gameplay mechanics are familiar, yet there are enough new abilities and features to keep it feeling fresh and exciting.
Ravenlok
Although they’ve evolved into complex games with deep skill trees, timing-based moves, and endless depth, action RPGs really only require a few basics to be fun. Even young players require a coherent narrative, a strong main character, and some degree of customization. Add visual appeal, some clear goals, engaging missions,...
Believe it or not, there are a lot of us out there that think Pokémon is an incredibly lame franchise. I love JRPGs, but when Pokémon first came to North America in the late 90s, I thought the gameplay was too simple, and the aesthetic was too ugly. The Super...
Redfall
Considering they’re a staple of horror and fantasy, vampires have been the subject of relatively few great video games. Sure, there’s Castlevania, and Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines, Legacy of Kain, and a few others. But compared to zombie-themed games, for example, vampires are lagging way behind. Is Redfall a chance...
Despite the fact that there are small armies of developers and creatives working in the video game industry, fresh ideas are relatively rare. While Meet Your Maker isn’t entirely original, it does have a gameplay loop that’s both addictive and frustrating in equal measure. If you were the kind of...
Jedi Survivor is the definitive Jedi video game experience. As a Star Wars fan, I love it. I imagine it was a lot of fun to develop, and the Jedi Team at Respawn are absolute rockstars for what they’ve achieved.
