CJ Andriessen
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I get that my complaints probably sound like I’m nitpicking the game, and maybe I am asking too much of a budget title, but really, these issues illustrate that despite the fact Pioneers of Olive Town marks the silver anniversary of the franchise, the developer didn’t really go out of...
Gnosia
Ultimately, Gnosia is worth playing through to the end thanks to its strong narrative. The story goes in unexpected directions, and the revelations I learned along the way were compelling enough to push me past my frustrations. Make no mistake, I wanted to give up on this game multiple times. But...
Taxi Chaos is fine in short bursts if you want to chase high scores, but for $30 to $35 depending on your platform, there just isn’t enough content here to recommend this. Especially considering you can still buy Crazy Taxi on Xbox Live for a third of the price.
Gal*Gun Returns is a pretty decent remaster of a so-so game barring a few issues. I don’t think anybody is going to walk away from it arguing it’s the best in the series, but it’s worthwhile for fans who’ve wanted to see where this franchise got its start. And if you’re...
Calico
The worst thing I can say about Calico is that it’s undeveloped. While the entire experience can be described as relaxing, running the cat café isn’t all that interesting and most of the tasks you’ll complete for island residents boil down to the same two or three objective types. Anytime...
Though her visit to this island paradise was over long before I wanted it to be, it was a trip I am happy I was able to take. It’s the type of experience that can restore one’s vigor and effect change in us long after we’ve watched the credits roll....
I really can’t say anything overly negative about Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise because, despite the issues it has, it will produce results if you keep at it. And that’s the ultimate goal when buying an exercise game. But at $50, you really have to ask yourself if it...
If the writers weren’t so eager to spoil their own surprises, I think we’d be looking at one outstanding narrative-driven adventure here. As it is, Call of the Sea is a pleasing piece of pulp fiction and a decent test of your puzzle-solving skills.
Had Vanillaware crafted a title where the story and the action wove into one another flawlessly, we’d be looking at the greatest game the developer has ever made, without question. Unfortunately, that’s not what this game is, and while what is here is great, it’s crushing to see just how...
Moon
Every time Moon would lose me with its constant waiting around or head-scratching puzzle solutions, it would win me back with its humor, characters, writing, and music. This is a game that exudes joy, and while I wasn’t always having fun playing it, I am grateful that I at least got the...
Void Terrarium is tough, and it can be unforgiving with a lot of different systems to keep track of. But it’s always a satisfying experience. It’s not the greatest roguelike/Mystery Dungeon title I’ve played, but it might just have the most rewarding gameplay loop I’ve seen in the genre.
Despite its age, simplicity, and lack of embellishments, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town proves the BokujÅ Monogatari franchise has been on the money since the very beginning. Its content may feel a little sparse compared to its successors and competitors, but I can see myself returning to these lands long after...
