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Cuisineer was a game that I noticed while at Pax West in 2023. Ever since, I had my eye on the title but didn't get a chance when it first got released on Steam last year. The console ports was the best time to get into it for me. Game…
Yellow Brick Games is a new studio filled with talented developers who have worked on both AA and AAA titles in the gaming industry. With such a talent pool, you'd think that for its first game, Yellow Brick Games would do something out of the ordinary. instead, what genre did…
It has only been under a year since the last Neptunia spin-off title, Netunia GameMaker R:Evolution, was released. We now have a new one, Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos. Amazingly, we got this title so soon with only that much time! Game Name: Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PS4,…
Sniper Elite: Resistance is the upcoming release from Rebellion and is a spin-off from the acclaimed Sniper Elite franchise. The question is does it evolve the formula or stick with the series' familiar gameplay loop? Let's talk about it. Game Name: Sniper Elite: Resistance Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox…
The original tactical RPG Phantom Brave was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2004. In the game, we experience the life of Marona, whose parents die to an entity named Sulphur. Marona's character evolution from the beginning through the end is legendary and makes the first game a masterpiece in…
When I first found out about Mouthwashing, I heard it’s one of those games where it’s best to go in knowing very little. And while that’s true for the story, the game does let you know what the general vibe is pretty early. Mouthwashing is an indie sci-fi horror game…
Dynasty Warriors is a series that has been a part of my life for a long time. I was not the biggest fan of the new direction that Dynasty Warriors 9 took and I am not alone in that sentiment. My time with the Dynasty Warriors: Origins demo put me on the…
Clock Tower: Rewind turns back the clock as it gives players a look at an influential horror game from the ’90s that few in the West got to play. Even with updates, it’s still a bit cumbersome. And yet it’s dripping in dread and atmosphere and has style as sharp...
Ys is a series that has led innovation in the action RPG genre. Getting to dive into games from the series is always a treat. Hearing that XSeed games were again at the publishing table for a remaster of one of the most beloved games in the series with Ys…
Ever since I read that Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobou Uematsu were uniting once again on a JRPG I was immediately filled with excitement at the prospects the partnership would bring. This JRPG ultimately became Fantasian, which released in two parts in 2021 exclusive to Apple's mobile game streaming service Apple…
Mario & Luigi Brothership is a welcome return, and succeeds far more than it fails. Its heartwarming story mixed with solid battle mechanics will keep you engaged for some time…even if it goes a bit long in the tooth near the end.
I've spent a few weeks playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and while the game captivated me and I enjoyed the experience for the most part, Stalker 2 is not for the faint of heart. I'll explore why in our S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl review. Game Name: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2:…
