Brandon Langrock
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After experiencing the finished product, I’m pleased to see that Pankapu turned out to be such a charming and worthwhile adventure. It made me reminisce about the platformers of the past in the same manner as Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, but it did so through the use of an...
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth is an unfortunately lengthy adventure with some fantastic characters, an intriguing narrative, and a simple but enjoyable strategic battle system. However, some abysmal design choices – namely, a lack of balance between visual novel and battle sections and a horrendous amount of bland filler content –...
Pyre
I wouldn’t be surprised if we never see another game quite like Pyre, and that’s perfectly okay. Simply describing its spectacularly outlandish battle system doesn’t do it justice; upon playing it, it doesn’t take long to realise that it works – and that it works incredibly well. Pair that with...
Minor grievances aside, the fact remains that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is easily the best version of the game. Those who were deterred by it the first time around are unlikely to warm up to it this time, as its divisive battle system remains completely intact. That being...
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap sets the bar incredibly high for future recreations of classic games. Not only does it pay reverence to the source material in nearly every conceivable way, it also manages to modernise the original game through an astounding level of quality in presentation. The Dragon’s Trap...
Human Resource Machine is a difficult case to argue for – while its premise and gameplay are entirely unique (albeit mildly repetitive later on), it struggles to clarify to whom it should appeal. Often too complex and obtuse in its teachings to cater to newcomer coders, it is bound to...
Faults aside, Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization is an enjoyable and lengthy adventure. The main attraction here is undoubtedly the original story, which is sure to lure in fans of the series. Despite sloppy AI, combat is fast and satisfying, provided that you don’t get bogged down by the overwhelming...
There is no denying that 100ft Robot Golf is charming and has its fair share of amusing moments. Campaign mode, while short-lived, features some genuinely funny moment due to its cast of quirky characters and its purposefully atrocious voice acting. Shoutout to the five Corgis that operate a robot in...
Dragon Quest Builders is both a fantastic game and a testament to the incredible versatility of the Dragon Quest series. It is a culmination of everything that the series is known and loved for, combined with the strongest elements of Minecraft. With solid gameplay, a gorgeous world, and genuinely funny...
Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs, despite its ridiculous name, certainly has some redeeming elements. Its visual novel elements are certainly strong, thanks to interesting characters and an enjoyable story. Unfortunately, the obtuse dialogue mechanics and frustrating luck-based battle system are some pretty glaring issues. On top of that,...
Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet is a game that I didn’t realise I wanted to play. Now that I know it exists, however, I’m glad that I had the opportunity to experience it. Blending genres to create something unique and truly special, Bullet Ballet is frantic and a heck of...
Bound
Bound is a game that addresses an audience wanting to engage with, and reflect on, their games. Those looking for a passive experience might find the themes a bit heavy-handed. On the other hand, its gorgeous, compelling world is nothing short of captivating and the lovely soundtrack kept me thoroughly...
