Kirk Hiner
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Originally released as Ys III: Wanderers from Ys in 1990, this remaster of that game's 2005 remake will be a comfortable fit for anyone who started with the more modern 3D adventures.Read More
One of the first things I point out in my reviews of franchise-based games is whether you need to know the source material to play. With FAIRY TAIL 2, that'll likely be the case…and maybe the game deserves some credit for that.Read More
"Better late than never," we often say, usually to excuse our own lack of interest or effort. But in this case, it's true. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is my first EDF game, and I'm having a blast with it.Read More
Gargamel has tainted the Smurfs' communal dinner, causing them all to fall asleep. Papa Smurf figures out what's going on and tasks your character with infiltrating their dreams to wake them all up. And honestly? It's a dream worth having.Read More
Rogue Flight is a rail shooter along the lines of Star Fox, complete with barrel roll. The game just screams anime from start to finish, as it should, mainly focusing on the action.Read More
Ys X: Nordics has solidified my appreciation for the Ys method of adventuring. Each game receives something new, and this time Adol gets a boat that becomes the central hub of his and Karja's adventure. Just one other partner? Yes, that's new, too.Read More
Clock Tower: Rewind comes with a lot of bonus items for fans of the original 1995 release. There's an art gallery, a music player, an interview with the game's creator…but are there enough enhancements to make this new version worth a play-through on the Nintendo Switch?Read More
I suppose if your game involves a synthetic cat toy riding a hoverboard, it's important to clarify in the title that it's not all cuteness and Instagram-shares
The gaming industry lives under a canopy of sequels, spin-offs, and remasters, making it hard for new franchises to find sunlight. Natsume Atari and FuRyu's Reynatis managed to find its opening, but I feel like it needed some more room to grow.Read More
Miles Edgeworth is supposed to be this unbeatable prosecutor, yet pretty much all Phoenix Wright ever did was beat him. That's not the case in Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, where Miles finally gets the chance to shine.Read More
Should I ever be reborn, I hope I will make life easier on people than I did this time around. I don't want to be reborn and have people refer to me as "challenging" or "brutal." The developers of Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn did not share that sentiment.Read...
Imagine a JPRG where the young hero who's supposed to embark on an epic adventure to save the kingdom doesn't actually embark, and instead just spends a month fishing, exploring caves, and resurrecting the town festival. That's Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid.Read More
