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There’s just something deeply satisfying about mowing down waves of the undead. Like a Zen rock garden full of groaning corpses. Rebellion’s Zombie Army 4: Dead War walks a fine line between indulgent and exhilarating, with only a few stumbles along the way. It’s tough and grounded, but also crammed...
When I first booted up Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars, I was immediately hit with the guilty pleasure feeling. It was an immediate “Oh no, I hope no one catches me playing this” plus a bit of excitement. After previewing the first couple of chapters, I can say that...
Terraformers
More and more frequently, I dream of terraforming. I’m sure for no reason in particular, I search for games that will let me think about what it would take to cultivate life on another world. Usually, that world is the red planet. In Terraformers, I did not find a simulation...
Re-releasing games from a bygone era is a dangerous business at times. You never know what beloved mechanic is going to age like milk. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a great example of this phenomenon. Motion controls and quick-time events have shuffled off into the sunset for good reason.
Revita
Over the past few years, we have seen the roguelite genre flourish. Games like The Binding of Isaac and Dead Cells spurred developers to delve into the realm which has resulted in a slew of titles that aim to give that ‘one more go’ factor. With the danger of being...
Winter Ember
When it comes to settings for games and other entertainment, I’m a big fan of the late 19th century. I love that soot-covered, cusp-of-the-modern look. Science and the occult battled it out, and evil lurked in the shadows. Does Winter Ember catch the Victorian vibe or fumble the opportunity?
If you’ve grown tired of the seemingly inescapable, inevitable routine that is yearly sports games, MLB The Show 22 isn’t going to do anything to wake you up. Several new features – such as a brand new commentary team – help distinguish Sony San Diego’s latest from the years before,...
There’s nothing like a good murder mystery, doubly true in video games. The emphasis is on the good and while there are lots of murder mysteries that are good stories, how often do you really find yourself straining your detective brain? Enter Chinatown Detective Agency, a point-and-click adventure game published...
I’m not sure how to recommend Chrono Cross to a new player. This is a haunting, ethereal, beautiful game. The soundtrack is incredible, the story is engrossing, and the visuals are delightful. On the other hand, this was a dense, weird game when it first came out. The decades since...
Before We Leave is a city builder/4X game that debuted on PC and Xbox a couple of years ago. If they missed it before, PS4 and 5 owners now have the chance to get their controllers on this chill little sim. But should they?
I have loved Star Wars since my dad showed me Empire Strikes Back for the first time when I was a child. After that, I was consumed with the story, the characters, and the universe of Star Wars. And in turn, I consumed everything I could about it with fervour....
The Ascent
The Ascent was originally released as a timed exclusive on Xbox Series X in July 2019 and we loved it then. Now, the timed exclusivity is over and The Ascent is making the trek over to PlayStation 5. While the game is essentially the same game as when it originally...
