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It’s quite impressive that SEGA has been able to take something so revered as Valkyria Chronicles, and do it justice with the fourth title in the series. It’s even more impressive that it was willing to admit that Revolution’s experimental structure wasn’t what fans wanted, and to go back to...
Then again, I can’t see myself ever removing SNK Heroines from my memory card, because it’s ideal for some quick bursts of highly entertaining action. Call it “casual” if you want, but this is the ideal fighting game for me… and who knows? It might well be the start of...
Hyakki Castle puts up a welcome challenge and offers players something rooted in a very authentic Japanese (Shinto) spirituality. It’s an artifact of the country and comes from the same place that the likes of Okami, Nioh and God Wars does. It’s truly amazing that the Nintendo Switch has had...
– Matt C.ContributorFind me on Twitter: @MC_OddFor more of my writing, visit Shindig.nz
Of course, like with just about every other annual sporting franchise, there’s a strong argument to say the best experience is in buying new entries on alternate years. Has F1 2018 done enough to render last year’s (excellent) title redundant? Probably not. But if it has been a few years...
that lack of detail, which we’ve come to expect in other fighting games, is a reminder that Blade Strangers effectively came out of nowhere and is (potentially) the start of a new franchise for the developer and publisher. As a first effort out it’s genuinely impressive, offering a clean and...
Dragon Quest XI is, from end to end, an iconic example of everything that Dragon Quest has stood for since way back in the 80’s. It’s charming and has a colourful energy that makes it very hard to put down. It’s also a proof of just what can be achieved...
– Matt C.ContributorEditor of Shindig – Games and Pop CultureFind me on Twitter: @MC_Odd
I personally got started with this franchise with Yakuza 4 back on the PlayStation 3. Since that first step into the labyrinthine politics of Japanese organised crime, I’ve found myself looking forward to each new release with more excitement than almost any other series out there. Not once has SEGA...
Guacamelee! 2 takes everything from the original game and makes it even more enjoyable. By drawing inspirations from Mexican culture respectfully, the development team have created a tight platformer that includes some very clever writing and satirical looks at other games in the genre, and it is quite possibly one...
Amazingly the Nintendo Switch has had more than a few light strategy games released in recent weeks: Element and Crush Your Enemies also both aspire to be accessible, simplified, but not unintelligent strategy games. Bad North is leagues ahead of the other two in terms of quality, however. It’s a...
