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Observation isn’t a conventional video game. Whether it’s the gameplay, plot, or even its take on horror, everything about No Code’s sci-fi thriller is unorthodox.
When it comes to JRPGs, there are plenty of titles that have elements which make them great but can’t shine due to flaws carried over from their series or genre. Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland is, for better and worse, one of those titles.
Sonic is no stranger to kart racers at this point, with more than a few under his belt. However, Team Sonic Racing puts an interesting twist on the formula by emphasizing co-op play, pitting four teams of three against each other in races. The good news is, for the most...
It’s 2am, and they are outside again. The scratching gets louder, and you grip your rusty shovel closer. With a mechanical whine, the generator gives out, and your hideout is plunged into darkness. You hear a crash and an otherworldly scream. They have made it inside.
Every so often, a game comes along that is way better than anyone expected, successfully bringing something new to the table while wearing its inspirations on its sleeve. A Plague Tale: Innocence is one such game.
For a while now, Paradox Interactive have been the masters of diplomacy when it comes to 4X strategy games. Other strategy mainstays may have them beat when it comes to combat (Total War) or civic development (Civilization), but there really is something to be said for the kind of diplomatic...
Ever since the launch of the PS4, Sony’s provided no shortage of amazing-looking, mind-blowing first-party exclusive games for its user base to enjoy. inFamous: Second Son heralded the start of an epic console generation for Sony, and was quickly followed up with other outstanding games like Uncharted 4, Bloodborne, and...
At first glance, SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech shouldn’t work. Not only does the title’s genre vastly differ from its predecessors, with SteamWorld Dig 2 being a Metroidvania and SteamWorld Heist a tactics title, but it also does so by existing in the niche space that is RPG card games.
There are few series as long-lived and as checkered as Mortal Kombat. After a string of well-received and successful games though between this and last generation, Mortal Kombat has solidified its position as a genre leader, and expectations are rightfully very high for Mortal Kombat 11.
For the longest time, Earth Defense Force has been known as the cult B-movie of Japanese video games, combining charming jank with a ton of pure, unadulterated fun. The consequence of that is that the series has been stuck in its niche with a very dedicated and very passionate fan...
Those with fond memories of Burnout Revenge and Takedown have been clamoring for a successor for years, especially with EA showing no signs of continuing the series since Paradise’s release more than 10 years ago. Now though, Three Fields, which is a studio made up of Criterion founders, are back...
Despite my fervent love for RPGs, the appeal of the intricacies of the side-scrolling 2D action RPG genre has always eluded me. Yet, whether it was Dragon Marked for Death’s awesome name or the development team – Inti Creates (Mega Man Zero, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon) – behind it,...
