A.J. Maciejewski
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Combining tower defense strategy and twin-stick shooting is an intriguing premise for a video game. X-Morph: Defense has you play as evil alien conquerors but do you have what it takes to overthrow humanity and claim Earth for yourself?
Monkeying around with Luffy and his pirate chums is always a good time. Now that One Piece: Unlimited World Red is available for modern consoles with a ton of extras; let's see how well it holds up.
Nihon Falcom's long-running action RPG series finally has a sequel after almost eight years. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is a slight departure for the franchise but does it retain all of the magic that makes the Ys series fun?
Rabi-Ribi
It's hard to take a game that stars scantily clad anthropomorphic bunnies seriously. That being said, Rabi-Ribi is a solid Metroidvania title that provides some exciting 2D action so let's hop straight to the review.
It's always interesting whenever an unexpected sequel releases. Rock of Ages 2 may be Bigger & Boulder but does it provide enough long-lasting fun? Sharpen your chisel and let's find out.
League of Evil
Challenging 2D platformers that play like Super Meat Boy are nothing new. So, does League of Evil hold up in the genre? Get your mighty fist ready to decapitate some scientists and let's find out.
It's been over a decade but Vaan and gang are back for a remade version of their fantastic adventure. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age not only looks better, there are enough upgrades to make it feel like a fresh experience even in this day and age.
Yakuza Kiwami
As fans await the latest in the series, Sega released a delightful prequel earlier this year and now we have a remake of the original. Yakuza Kiwami is an intriguing way to experience Kiryu's debut story but how does it stack up against the stunning prequel?
Considering there are so many big-budget sandbox titles out there, it takes a lot for one to stand out. Is Agents of Mayhem's large cast of characters appealing enough to make it worthwhile? Board the Ark and let's find out.
Icey
Self-referential video games can be quite entertaining if done right. Does Icey's action-intense campaign blend well with its meta narrative? Unsheathe your blade and let's find out.
Nidhogg 2
Crazy tug-of-war battles are back in this sequel to one of the most interesting multiplayer combat games ever created. The question is; does Nidhogg 2 offer enough new content to warrant being a sequel?
It's hard not to be skeptical whenever newer versions of games release not too long after their initial debut. Sine Mora EX builds upon the original 2012 game but is it a shmup worth revisiting?
