Throughout our childhood we often read books about folktale stories such as The Three Little Pigs or Red Riding Hood, but how often do we hear these kinds of stories in video games? I had the chance to play and check out a game from Publisher Astragon Entertainment developed by Mi’pu’mi Games Howl a puzzle tactical strategy game that is filled with beautiful vibrant watercolor art style and ...
If you miss how Resident Evil and Silent Hill use to be, then boy do we have a game for you. Alan Wake 2 is a modern survival horror game that also feels like a throwback to the good old days. Should you check it out? Here’s our review of Alan Wake 2 for the Xbox Series. In Alan Wake 2, you play as two different characters: there’s FBI agent Saga Anderson and at some point you’ll get Alan ...
Cozy games have taken over the Nintendo Switch, and for good reason – it is the perfect system to cozy up on the couch with to play long sessions. Roots of Pacha has been available on PC for a good long while now, and when it launched there we had a great time with it! You can read our thoughts of the PC release here . For a good overview of the game, we suggest you check out our review…
The developers of Steamworld are constantly taking chances with the franchise. The newest game in the series is Steamworld Build and its pretty unique. Is it worth checking out? Here is our review of Steamworld Build for the Nintendo Switch! A group of pioneer robots are setting out to figure out what they’ll do next. Wait, pioneer robots?! Welcome to Steamworld Build. This time you’ll be ...
Welcome to Jurassic Park! In this collection you’ll find seven games from the past of this dinosaur franchise. What else will you find? Is this a collection worth checking out? Here is our review of Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection for the Nintendo Switch. The Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection has seven games, one of which is a special editon of another one. The games are based on the original ...
Cuisineer is a magnificent delicacy ready to be served to any cozy gamer. Developed by BattleBrew Productions and published by Marvelous, XSeed, this adorable game really hits the spot of entertaining you for hours. A mix of a rogue-like with management simulator elements, this game blends itself together to create a 5-star meal worth enjoying. The Story: The story begins with Pom, a cute cat girl, who ...
Cuisineer is a magnificent delicacy ready to be served to any cozy gamer. Developed by BattleBrew Productions and published by Marvelous, XSeed, this adorable game really hits the spot of entertaining you for hours. A mix of a rogue-like with management simulator elements, this game blends itself together to create a 5-star meal worth enjoying. The Story: The story begins with Pom, a cute cat girl, who ...
Entering the world of darkness, escaping from reality into a fairy tale book, Kingdom Shell brings its players something magical that’s beyond one’s imagination. Inspired by games such as Momodora Reverie Under the Moonlight and Rygar on the Nes, this 2D pixelated fantasy Metroidvania brings us to the beginning chapters of once upon a time and shows us that originality can be put into a video game. ...
For The King II, the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved original, sets out to expand the boundaries of the roguelike strategy genre with its unique blend of challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and captivating lore. Developed by IronOak Games, this installment takes players on a new, epic journey through the magical realm of Fahrul, promising a thrilling adventure filled with perilous quests, tactical ...
If you’ve been around GamesReviews.com for a bit, you know I am a sucker for Simulation games. So naturally, when we acquired this code for review it was sent my way. I take that as a badge of honor. Currently, I am playing through Electrician Simulator on PC as well. But this time around, we are cleaning some cars in Car Detailing Simulator. In Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car ...
It all began with Jacob Marley. We all remember that Jacob Marley was put in chains for being materialistic and greedy. Well, what if other ghosts existed that were also punished in the same way? What if there were many ghosts in London and all had their own punishments? Well, Orbit Studio used this idea and created something extraordinary. I am sure we all heard that atoning for our sins gives us a path ...
Cursed with a magic which does not fit within the five cardinal aelic callings, 13-years old Lecia has to hide from the guards and find a way out of the city. Yet this magic will allow her to sneak into places and observe plots and schemes that could shake the foundations of Magistan, as the Empress’ progress approaches Norwood. What secret ties her family and an empire where the only discrimination is based on ...
You may have heard that Demon’s Souls is pretty tough. That’s not entirely accurate. The truth is that Demon’s Souls is very, very simple. Everything about it is signposted. It wants you to exploit every inch of it. Enemies show what they’re doing from a million miles away. There’s always somewhere to hide, or to run to. And now, with the arrival of the remake on PS5, you have over ...
Last year, Telltale elevated point and click games to a new level with their first season of the award-winning The Walking Dead. Creating a follow-up to that fantastic set of titles was a difficult task for Telltale, and they mostly succeeded. While there are moments of brilliance, season two doesn’t reach the level of excellence that season one was able to achieve.
Racing games can generally be played in a variety of ways. While those that love Gran Turismo the most might play it as a simulator, it's just as easy to experience it as some approximation of Mario Kart, crashing into other vehicles on long bends or swinging onto the grass when necessary. NASCAR '14 is all about tight lines and clever driving, a fact that makes it both very playable and undoubtedly niche.
Cybernet was a video game focussed TV show here in the UK back when the PS2 launched. When they weren't showing and reshowing the opening of Metal Gear Solid 2, they were showing and reshowing clips from Final Fantasy X. Look at the graphics! Look at the characters! And, oh, they've got voices as well!
Video gaming's first yellow circular celebrity has turned 30 this year, and instead of getting trashed with friends Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, he's taking a trip down memory lane, through the highlights (and low-lights) of his prestigious career.
Killer is Dead is a hard game to pin down. You play as an executioner for a government agency that hunts out murderers for the general public. It plays a little like something from Platinum, a third-person action game with an anime flair. That flair runs deeper than just the visual style though, and a unique fantastical twist makes it all the more unusual. Expect blood, whimsy, sex, adventure and intrigue.
If you’ve been around GamesReviews.com for a bit, you know I am a sucker for Simulation games. So naturally, when we acquired this code for review it was sent my way. I take that as a badge of honor. Currently, I am playing through Electrician Simulator on PC as well. But this time around, we are cleaning some cars in Car Detailing Simulator. In Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car ...
The time has come for my most anticipated game of the year Spider-Man 2. When Insomniac Games released the first Spider-Man in 2018 people were excited but didn’t know 100% to expect, after they got their hands on it, many people (me included) considered it to be in the top tier of superhero games with the likes of the Arkham Series. Traversal was done in such an amazing and fun way that had never been ...
It is the nature of modern games that they can change, and quickly. Luckily Sonic Frontiers is all about quick. Okay, puns aside, this is a game that has changed a lot since I reviewed it back in January, and not least because of the free Final Horizon DLC released at the end of last month. But is that enough to bring players back? My initial opinion on Sonic Frontiers is that it was a diamond in the rough. It…
It’s hard to put out a racing game today and not be compared to things like Forza or Gran Tourismo, which are the cream of the crop in the gaming world to be honest. But Ubisoft tries their damnedest with The Crew Motorfest. Eight years ago, with THE CREW 1, they brought to life a vision of a shared open world filled with car adventures. They gave players the opportunity to experience the illegal street ...
Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus have been some go-to cozy gaming of mine for the past couple of years. Harking back to Theme Hospital back on the PC, where I also spent waaay too much time playing, the series has been a comfort food sort of gaming experience for me since then. A brilliant mix of humour, simulation, and fun make it a good time had by all. Now Two Point Studios introduces its latest DLC ...
When America needs to dole out some democracy, there’s only one gang of soldiers brave enough to answer the call: the Broforce. Made up of familiar (but not too familiar) faces from favourite action films and TV series of the 80s and 90s, you get to chew gum and kick ass through dozens of hilariously funny levels. And while the original game came out in 2015, Broforce Forever – the final update ...
Do you like cats? Do you like Sudoku? Well, then, you may or may not be interested in Sudocats! Check out our review for Sudocats, a unique take on Sudoku, for the Xbox Series S. Sudocats is a puzzle game thats based on Sudoku but instead of numbers, the puzzles use cats. You will have to find the right order to place the cats. Certain cats can’t be next to each other and you can’t have the same cat ...
The biggest change to the Borderlands formula in Pre-Sequel - aside from the game's setting, which affects gameplay and aesthetics in a number of ways - are the game's character classes, all based on characters previously seen in the series. These new classes will still serve familiar roles on the battlefield
Trials Fusion is the newest title in the physics-defying bike series. In this game, you have to earn medals across a variety of tracks. You earn the medals through completing these stages in a certain time, and beneath a certain crashes. If you're worried about crashing, there are a lot of checkpoints throughout, which you'll soon find are very much needed. The game gets quite difficult at the end, and earning ...
PopCap did a lot of things right when they developed Plants vs Zombies for every platform imaginable - Mac, PC, Xbox, Playstation, DS, iOS, and Android - and the success of that game has led to multiple sequels. Plants vs Zombies 2's free to play model scared some since it was a departure from the original set-price model, however, PopCap again delivered a solid product, and one that did not require any ...
Persona 4 Arena, developed by Arc System Works and published by Atlus, takes the stars of the critically acclaimed JRPG Persona 4, and places them in a 2D style fighting game, where they are forced to do battle with one another in order to progress, and must discover why their close friend Teddy is hosting the fighting tournament, P-1 Grand Prix.
Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Ghosts is the latest instalment in the popular Call Of Duty franchise.Best known for it's highly addictive online multiplayer, Call Of Duty: Ghosts also offers a campaign mode that sends players on an action packed, globe trotting adventure.
A new Pokémon Presents aired today on youtube. Check it out below and then come back here for our thoughts on it. The new Pokémon Presents today gave updates on the mobile apps and most importantly…Scarlet/Violet! The footage for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet looked amazing. The multiplayer especially impressed. You can team up with friends and go around catching Pokémon and riding your Pokémon-like motorcycles. ...
There is no doubt that people get more encouraged with fast visual results. And that is the reason they prefer videos instead of other visual content. What people wish to see the most is an engaging video. It can fascinate viewers longer and intensely. For instance, you can design a personalized compact video for your followers and share it with them. What’s important is to know that there’s always ...
Do you remember the Gameboy Printer? No? Well, thats okay. Nintendo has announced a new printer (and smartphone app) for smartphones! Nintendo and Fujifilm are collaborating on a new Smartphone printer and app. Here are the details from a press release: “Mississauga, ON, April 22, 2021 – FUJIFILM Corporation in collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd. is revolutionizing how gamers can share their game ...
May 6, 2021 – After selling over two million copies worldwide on PC and console, Pathea Games and Pixmain today announced the hit game, My Time at Portia, is coming to mobile. Fans of the original will now be able to explore and craft their way through the Town of Portia in a seamless mobile experience for iOS and Android devices. My Time at Portia became a blockbuster title through its PC launch in 2019. ...
While I love busting out my Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PS4 for lengthy games that take me to real and fictional worlds, I also like a simpler experience, one I can quickly play on my phone for a few minutes to scratch that satisfying puzzle itch. Enter Tintin Match, the latest match 3 game from Planet Games, which follows the loveable character Tintin, his dog Snowy, and a host of other popular characters ...
Releasing tomorrow, Asphalt 9: Legends is a mobile game port for the Nintendo Switch based on arcade racing gameplay. With many mobile ports suffering lacklustre performance when leaving the mobile platform, there will no doubt be questions on how Asphalt 9 would deliver on the Switch. After putting it through the ringer, we are ready to answer that question and more. Let’s dive in!
Do you like Golf? Do you wish there was a game that has a golf story with some Fantasy world RPG elements in it? If you answer yes to this then RPGolf Legends is your answer.
With the upcoming launch of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch, we thought we would re-share some of our old Xenoblade Chronicles reviews, starting with Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Nintendo Wii U! If you haven't played this game, and have access to a Wii U, it's a fantastic experience!
Revenant Saga is rpg developer KEMCO's newest game for the Wii U. I played this game and now I can tell you all about it! Is Revenant Saga a good rpg?
Wii U indie games are starting to become a rare thing. Whenever a new Wii U game comes out, I find myself smiling and hoping that its a good game. Anmal Gods for Wii U came out last week. I have been playing it for review and I'm finally ready to share with what I thought of the game.
One of the best things about Indies is that they are not afraid of being weird. Indies generally take more chances than third party developers and create games that are unique and interesting. Not all of these unique and interesting games are good, but I love how Indies are willing to experiment. Take, for instance, Back to Bed for Wii U. You would not see a third party, maybe not even a first party developer, ...
If Harvest Moon and a cute 2D tower defense game had a love child, it might look like Plantera for the Wii U and 3DS eshops. Build a garden, add animals, and defend that garden like crazy from outside threats! Plantera sounds like it might be a good game for simulation and tower defense fans…but is it? The Wii U and 3DS versions of Plantera have some differences but the basic gameplay is the same between ...
To many people, the Playstation Vita is a system known best for only its Indies and its ports. When I saw the trailer for Vita Indie game Z-Run, I was shocked to find out it wasn't a port from a mobile game. With its poor visuals, simple Temple Run style gameplay and lack of depth, I was sure that Z-Run was a zombie re-skin of some dime-a-dozen endless runner, build for mobile technology and quickly ported to ...
Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc is a zany experience filled with boundless creativity. Developed by Spike Chunsoft (the studio responsible for similar games in the Zero Escape series), and originally released for the PSP all the way back in 2010, Danganronpa has spawned an anime and manga over in Japan before its port to the Vita this year; and it’s easy to see why.
The match 3 puzzle genre has been lacking innovation as of late. Thankfully, Futurlab has an extraordinary habit of changing up the ‘norm’ and Surge Deluxe is certainly no exception!!
Tearaway is, simply put, a creative gem. It’s a game solely created to showcase the power of Vita’s hardware, and just how pleasant of an experience a videogame can be.
Street Fighter X Tekken was kind of a big deal when it was first announced, and perhaps even helped the Mortal Kombat remake to herald in a new wave of fighting titles. Along with its companion title, the long presumed dead Tekken X Street Fighter, Street Fighter X Tekken was going to combine two of the biggest names in fighting, dozens of the most recognisable characters, all within a blended style that meant ...
Atlus has always been known to deliver niche JRPG experiences; games that don’t sell well but are critical darlings. They have plenty of exceptional titles under their belt such as Catherine and Shin Megami Tensei IV, but Persona 4 is quite possibly their finest work yet. The fourth entry in the Persona series originally made its debut on the PS2 back in 2008. The game was met with immense critical reception, so ...
Although the Yo-Kai Watch franchise is gaining some traction in the West - more so in Europe and less so in the United States and Canada - there are still many gamers and anime fans out there who know little, if anything, about the franchise itself. To them, the name Jibanyan and Whisper mean nothing, and if you mention the town of Springdale, most people are likely to ask, "Do you mean Springfield, like in the ...
In my preview for Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser's Jr's Journey I mentioned that I had never played Bowser's Inside Story before. So when it came time to do my review, I decided to not compare the game to the original. In fact, I decided to not compare the game to previous Mario & Luigi games at all. Basically I wanted to ask: Is Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey a good game(s)?
I’ve been playing video games for a few decades now, and I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve never played a WarioWare game in my life. When the game launched a few weeks ago, I began watching video of our good friend Abdallah Smash, and instantly thought, “That looks like a lot of fun.” Well, now I have played it; what did I think? Let’s dive in!
I’ve been enjoying Dragon Lapis for the 3DS a lot. Check out my preview of the game here. And now its time for my review of Dragon Lapis. Is this a 3DS rpg that you’ll want to download? I like how Dragon Lapis starts with a cutscene that gives us background into its world. As the game continues, we get a lot more world building and interesting plot twists. All of the characters in this game are ...
Even if you are not a long time fan of the Pokémon franchise, there is one thing you probably do know: Pokémon don’t talk to humans and humans don’t talk to Pokémon. Sure, based on emotions of a Pokémon - or even their actions - a good trainer can determine what a Pokémon is thinking or feeling; but to actually talk to one? That is basically unheard of. So when we learned about the popular Japanese Detective ...
There are not too many developers releasing 3DS eshop games at anymore. Most of the developers have switched over to the Switch. One of the developers that it is still putting out games for the 3DS is KEMCO. Their newest game for the system is called Machine Knight. It is a jrpg. What do I think of it? Read on to find out! Machine Knight has an interesting story, although I do wish it had a little less ...
If you miss how Resident Evil and Silent Hill use to be, then boy do we have a game for you. Alan Wake 2 is a modern survival horror game that also feels like a throwback to the good old days. Should you check it out? Here’s our review of Alan Wake 2 for the Xbox Series. In Alan Wake 2, you play as two different characters: there’s FBI agent Saga Anderson and at some point you’ll get Alan ...
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 has hit the Xbox consoles, bringing a whole new level of realism and excitement to virtual garage enthusiasts. As a devout fan of both motorcycles and simulation games, I couldn’t wait to get my hands dirty in this digital workshop. One of the first things that struck me about the game is the attention to detail. From the finely crafted motorcycle models to the lifelike ...
If you’ve been around GamesReviews.com for a bit, you know I am a sucker for Simulation games. So naturally, when we acquired this code for review it was sent my way. I take that as a badge of honor. Currently, I am playing through Electrician Simulator on PC as well. But this time around, we are cleaning some cars in Car Detailing Simulator. In Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car ...
UFC 5 is the latest installment in the popular Ultimate Fighting Championship video game series, and it has managed to elevate the franchise to new heights. Since there is a big lack of boxing games I was eager to give this a try to help quench that thirst. And let me tell you, UFC 5 does not disappoint. From the moment you boot up the game, you’ll be greeted with stunning visuals that capture the essence ...
I’ve been a hockey fan my entire life, and no matter where I have moved and lived, I’ve always worn my love for the Toronto Maple Leafs on my sleeves. NHL has always been a franchise I have loved, and still today it’s a fantastic simulation sports experience. With the new upgrades for the 2023-2024 season, I think NHL is as good as its ever been, but there are still a few issues I see. Updating the game Most ...
It is the nature of modern games that they can change, and quickly. Luckily Sonic Frontiers is all about quick. Okay, puns aside, this is a game that has changed a lot since I reviewed it back in January, and not least because of the free Final Horizon DLC released at the end of last month. But is that enough to bring players back? My initial opinion on Sonic Frontiers is that it was a diamond in the rough. It…
Throughout our childhood we often read books about folktale stories such as The Three Little Pigs or Red Riding Hood, but how often do we hear these kinds of stories in video games? I had the chance to play and check out a game from Publisher Astragon Entertainment developed by Mi’pu’mi Games Howl a puzzle tactical strategy game that is filled with beautiful vibrant watercolor art style and ...
Cozy games have taken over the Nintendo Switch, and for good reason – it is the perfect system to cozy up on the couch with to play long sessions. Roots of Pacha has been available on PC for a good long while now, and when it launched there we had a great time with it! You can read our thoughts of the PC release here . For a good overview of the game, we suggest you check out our review…
The developers of Steamworld are constantly taking chances with the franchise. The newest game in the series is Steamworld Build and its pretty unique. Is it worth checking out? Here is our review of Steamworld Build for the Nintendo Switch! A group of pioneer robots are setting out to figure out what they’ll do next. Wait, pioneer robots?! Welcome to Steamworld Build. This time you’ll be ...
Welcome to Jurassic Park! In this collection you’ll find seven games from the past of this dinosaur franchise. What else will you find? Is this a collection worth checking out? Here is our review of Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection for the Nintendo Switch. The Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection has seven games, one of which is a special editon of another one. The games are based on the original ...
What the Duck is a new indie action rpg that released recently for the Nintendo Switch. Is it a good game or should this duck be sent back to its pond? Here’s our review! What the Duck is an indie action rpg where the hero decides to find his spirit animal and it turns out to be…a duck! The duck has special powers and will help you on your quest. The quest involves a meteor destroying a town and a…
Are you looking for an indie rpg thats unique, while also feeling like its something could’ve been on the NES or Gameboy? Then you should check out this review for In Stars and Time for the Nintendo Switch! In Stars and Time is an indie rpg that looks and plays like an old school NES or Gameboy jrpg. The story, however, is totally unique and different from what we’ve seen from those old games. In ...
