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Technobabylon
As someone who shies away from science fiction titles, I found that Technobabylon not only barreled through my preferences, but also made the explicit point that a good game will always reveal itself regardless of how it’s dressed up. With such an outstanding story, developed world, in-depth characters, ingenious puzzles,...
Even after completion, Amnesia still feels like your standard visual novel with dating elements championed at the forefront. I don’t mean this as a criticism, because there’s not much worth changing in the core visual novel elements, but what Idea Factory has added to this is enough to draw new...
Even with its shiny new translation, it’s hard to recommend Re: Hollow Fragment. Technical foibles and inappropriate fanservice aside, what may have worked in short bursts on the Vita feels out of place and monotonous when sitting in front of the TV. Though the game excels in battle, it constantly...
Until Dawn
I apologize if this review came across as slightly vague, but I really don’t want to spoil some of the fun to be had in this horrific tale. Take a second to ask yourself if you’d be interested in watching a fun horror movie. If your answer is...
King's Quest
By the end of the adventure— a lengthy 6-8 hour one, no less— you’ll realize that The Odd Gentlemen hasn’t simply slapped new shine onto dated mechanics, nor have they totally changed the essence of a series they clearly love as much as the rest of us. What they’ve done...
Chroma Squad
As a fan of both Super Sentai and the SRPG genre, I can’t help but feel elated at the existence of Chroma Squad but also a bit disappointed. The Sentai enthusiast in me is ecstatic with the shout outs, the love letters, and the general feel of Chroma Squad that...
If you enjoy visual novels or Gust RPGs, then Ar nosurge is a must play. It’s rough in many areas, but it has an undeniable charm and some terrific characters that make the adventure worth it. The RPG elements feel forced at times, but they do break up the massive...
Lost Dimension
The weird thing about Lost Dimension is that even when I look at it with a critical eye and acknowledge its shortcomings, I’m not especially bothered by any of those quirks. It’s most exciting the first time around, when you’re still emotionally attached to the characters in your party. The...
Transistor
The iOS version of Transistor brought me joy equivalent to a summer blockbuster film. The graphics are stylish, the sound is gorgeous, the gameplay is fun, and the story is cinematic. Some players may find the game too short or skewed easy, but those are not problems to me. I’d...
Crypt of the NecroDancer is full of heart — perhaps because Cadence’s was stolen. Full of plain old visceral fun with a heavy slice of strategy, few gaming experiences this year are as satisfying as mastering enemy patterns and deftly outmaneuvering intimidating dragons. Music aficionados have more than enough reason...
The world of The Witcher 3 is pure delight for any RPG and fantasy fan. You should be warned that the game is filled with incredibly dark and sometimes disturbing themes: undead babies, rape, murder, coarse language, and a range of sexual encounters. Sometimes the content feels forced, cheesy, or...
Operation Abyss tried my patience from the very get-go, wasting my time with obtuse systems instead of drawing me into its world. If only there was a worthwhile story to keep the player invested…! (There isn’t.) If only the acquisition of new items and equipment wasn’t such an obfuscated mess…!...
