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You know what we need more of? Innovative and unique games like Scribblenauts –the sort that need to be praised to encourage developers to take chances and make something different. Fortunately for us, Scribblenauts Mega Pack is out for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One, giving you two of...
“A psychiatric condition that causes the sufferer to perceive things that don’t exist, usually boxes within which they are trapped. Some scientists speculated that the box may both exist and not exist, leading to the well-known thought experiment, Schrodinger’s Mime.”
One of Hideo Kojima’s most beloved series is back with the remaster of the second Zone of the Enders game, titled Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner. Originally released in 2003 for the PS2, The 2nd Runner was praised for its fast combat and improvements to the abilities the...
The original Valkyria Chronicles made a big splash on PS3 with its brilliant mix of strategy and action, a fascinating story and characters, and a gorgeous sketchbook art style. Since then, however, the franchise has hit stumbling blocks with the second entry on PSP not gaining as much traction, a...
Whether it was it’s opening cinematics that are just so typically Spider-Man, or when it showed the group of 20 goons I just dispatched seamlessly without taking a hit, tied up in a giant web ball hanging off the side of the building, while Spidey comically remarks about saving them from...
The Messenger wears its inspirations on its sleeve. From the chiptune intro to the introduction of the edgy, though lackadaisical, ninja protagonist, it’s easy to see that The Messenger is a loving callback to ye olde games of yore. Namely, the good ol’ Ninja Gaidens, and later, the darling Metroids...
I am a self-proclaimed Monster Hunter noob. My first foray into the series began with Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the 3DS, which I promptly dropped after hours of clunky gameplay, but I dived right back in with this year’s Monster Hunter: World and fell in love with the endless...
The first Yakuza Kiwami was a stellar remake of a PS2 classic, enhancing the original game in so many ways while adding on a number of new features, story elements, and mechanics. Yakuza 2 is one of the best stories in the entire series, but I didn’t think there’d be...
Formula One can be a tough sport to keep up with if you’re not someone who pays attention to each Practice session, Qualifying, and everything in between. Driver changes, new teams and tracks, and rule changes can have a huge impact on how a season plays out and Codemasters has...
The appeal of the first Guacamelee was how it combined familiar Metroidvania structure with a unique style and extremely engaging combat. Drinkbox’s sequel doubles down on that with a even crazier story and a longer journey, but it often feels too familiar when it comes to gameplay.
It’s not hard at all to see where Death’s Gambit’s inspirations came from. The collection of shards, the bonfire-like checkpoints, and the interconnected world and level design all make it abundantly clear: similar to Salt and Sanctuary, Death’s Gambit is a 2D Souls-like that serves as an adoring love letter...
Without satisfying combat, traversal, and upgrade systems, roguelike games will struggle to keep players coming back for countless more runs. Essentially starting the game again each time, trying to improve as you go, will only be frustrating if there isn’t more to enjoy beyond the general premise. Motion Twin’s game,...
