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While we patiently wait for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the devs have blessed us with a town-building RPG! Though Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is for hardcore fans of a game that doesn’t yet exist, there’s still fun to be had. If you want to turn a tiny town into something bigger...
FMV games are in the midst of a resurgence. Titles such as Her Story and The Bunker have helped to reinvigorate the genre and as a result, we have had a slew of releases that tell unique stories. Although amassing a cult following in the west, there aren’t many examples...
Turbo Overkill
Turbo Overkill is the new kid in the FPS town. The hero of the game goes by the name of Johnny Turbo. As touted by developer – Trigger Happy Interactive – Johnny Turbo is half-metal, half-human and half-crazy. Turbo cybernetic enhancements include hidden arm rockets, and a concealed chainsaw in...
I don’t envy any developer releasing a Soulslike game in the same year as Elden Ring. FromSoftware’s open world masterpiece sets a pretty unattainably high bar. Salt and Sacrifice, like its predecessor Salt and Sanctuary, certainly borrows mechanics from Dark Souls. Being a 2D side scroller, however, it looks and...
Arise: A Simple Story was originally released on the PC and consoles in 2019 and now has found a new home on the Nintendo Switch. It’s hard to tell a concise story without the use of words or dialogue, especially one that has a goal to invoke emotions in the...
Look at how far we’ve come. That’s a big theme in Galactic Civilizations IV, the latest entry in a strategy series that dares ask the question: what if Civ was set in space? These games have been around for longer than proper graphics. The latest entry is a cutting-edge survey...
There’s just something deeply satisfying about mowing down waves of the undead. Like a Zen rock garden full of groaning corpses. Rebellion’s Zombie Army 4: Dead War walks a fine line between indulgent and exhilarating, with only a few stumbles along the way. It’s tough and grounded, but also crammed...
When I first booted up Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars, I was immediately hit with the guilty pleasure feeling. It was an immediate “Oh no, I hope no one catches me playing this” plus a bit of excitement. After previewing the first couple of chapters, I can say that...
Terraformers
More and more frequently, I dream of terraforming. I’m sure for no reason in particular, I search for games that will let me think about what it would take to cultivate life on another world. Usually, that world is the red planet. In Terraformers, I did not find a simulation...
Re-releasing games from a bygone era is a dangerous business at times. You never know what beloved mechanic is going to age like milk. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a great example of this phenomenon. Motion controls and quick-time events have shuffled off into the sunset for good reason.
Revita
Over the past few years, we have seen the roguelite genre flourish. Games like The Binding of Isaac and Dead Cells spurred developers to delve into the realm which has resulted in a slew of titles that aim to give that ‘one more go’ factor. With the danger of being...
Winter Ember
When it comes to settings for games and other entertainment, I’m a big fan of the late 19th century. I love that soot-covered, cusp-of-the-modern look. Science and the occult battled it out, and evil lurked in the shadows. Does Winter Ember catch the Victorian vibe or fumble the opportunity?
