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The 2D Action title Tails of Iron was released in 2021 and over time grew to have a cult following, which developers rewarded with expansions and extra content. Around a year ago, developer Odd Bug Studio announced there would be a sequel Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter to…
Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is here, and I’ve had the pleasure of playing it for the last few weeks. After spending many hours with it, I can confidently say that Avowed will capture RPG fans far and wide. However, I haven’t been able to finish it yet, and that’s a shame…
My time with The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak was one where I loved almost every second of it. Getting The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II announcement almost immediately after release made me ecstatic beyond belief. I couldn't wait to get my hands on the game and…
Big Helmet Heroes takes the tried and true gameplay formula and combines it with even more amusing antics and a treasure trove of silly weapons. Unfortunately, the game does have some technical drawbacks, which mires the experience. Resulting in something that may grab your attention for a few hours with…
In 1993, Virtua Fighter set out to achieve the impossible—revolutionizing the fighting game genre forever. By introducing 3D movement and realistic combat mechanics, AM2's ambitious project pushed the boundaries of what was possible in gaming. Its impact was undeniable, even influencing the creation of Tekken (as confirmed by Tekken Project…
Sometimes a game and a genre find that perfect match together and you wonder "What took them so long?" The game in question is Rift of the Necrodancer and the genre is the traditional track-based rhythm game similar to Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Amazingly developer Brace Yourself Games has…
Cuisineer was a game that I noticed while at Pax West in 2023. Ever since, I had my eye on the title but didn't get a chance when it first got released on Steam last year. The console ports was the best time to get into it for me. Game…
It has only been under a year since the last Neptunia spin-off title, Netunia GameMaker R:Evolution, was released. We now have a new one, Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos. Amazingly, we got this title so soon with only that much time! Game Name: Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PS4,…
Sniper Elite: Resistance is the upcoming release from Rebellion and is a spin-off from the acclaimed Sniper Elite franchise. The question is does it evolve the formula or stick with the series' familiar gameplay loop? Let's talk about it. Game Name: Sniper Elite: Resistance Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox…
Yellow Brick Games is a new studio filled with talented developers who have worked on both AA and AAA titles in the gaming industry. With such a talent pool, you'd think that for its first game, Yellow Brick Games would do something out of the ordinary. instead, what genre did…
The original tactical RPG Phantom Brave was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2004. In the game, we experience the life of Marona, whose parents die to an entity named Sulphur. Marona's character evolution from the beginning through the end is legendary and makes the first game a masterpiece in…
When I first found out about Mouthwashing, I heard it’s one of those games where it’s best to go in knowing very little. And while that’s true for the story, the game does let you know what the general vibe is pretty early. Mouthwashing is an indie sci-fi horror game…
