Energy Cycle Edge Review
I'll admit: I wasn't kind to Sometimes You's Energy Cycle. Even by the diminished standards this developer/publisher set for itself, its puzzle ambitions went nowhere. But the great thing about…
November 8, 2021 | 11:00 EST
Energy Cycle Review
Developer/Publisher combo Sometimes You sprang up in the mid-2010s to carve a niche in the "discount indie" space. As most mainline indies are climbing up towards the $15-$25 range, it's nice to have…
November 2, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
UnMetal Review
It's very rare to find a comedy game that actually makes you laugh. Comedy is a really subjective genre, which is why comedy movies have this tendency to not review so well unless they having…
September 27, 2021 | 10:00 EDT
Gnosia Review
Combine the strategy of Werewolf, the constant tension and suspicion of Among Us, and the wild character personalities of Danganronpa, and you just might get something along the lines of Gnosia. This…
March 11, 2021 | 10:30 EST
Ray's The Dead Review
Horror-themed games can be a lot of fun, even if they're not horrific or scary in any way. Just being surrounded by classic horror elements and immersing yourself in the Halloween spirit is a good…
October 22, 2020 | 10:00 EDT
Persona 4 Golden Review
The Persona franchise hasn't been popular for long in the West. Spawning off the even more niche Shin Megami Tensei series, Persona uses a combination of powerful storytelling and strong themes to…
June 13, 2020 | 02:30 EDT
London Detective Mysteria Review
The year was 2013. BBC’s Sherlock was waiting for a highly anticipated third season, CBS’s Elementary had premiered its second season, yet another iteration of Lupin III had just premiered the year…
August 23, 2019 | 12:30 EDT
Fate/Extella Link Review - Fated Once More
Fate/Stay Night is a series with humble roots, beginning as a visual novel in 2004. Since then, the series has produced myriad spin-offs that have explored the setting in a variety of ways and helped…
March 19, 2019 | 04:01 EDT
Chasm Review - Not That Deep
With all the meshing of genres that goes on today, it can be refreshing to play a game unapologetically dedicated to a single kind of experience. In this case, Metroidvania - exploring a large static…
July 31, 2018 | 09:00 EDT
Secret of Mana Review - Classic At Its Core
Secret of Mana is the recently released remake of the 1993 classic SNES JRPG of the same name. Back in the 1990's, I was very much a Sega fangirl. I missed out on a lot of the games which are now…
March 3, 2018 | 09:00 EST
Darkest Dungeon Switch Port Impressions - Portable Pain
As 2018 begins, the Nintendo Switch continues to build its library of ports with the recent release of Darkest Dungeon, along with and its two official DLCs The Crimson Court and Shieldbreaker. This…
February 14, 2018 | 01:00 EST
Demon Gaze II Review - If You Gaze Into the Abyss
Just over a year removed from its original Japanese release, Demon Gaze II has made its way to our shores. Combining colorful, anime-inspired visuals with a whole lot of dungeon crawling, Demon Gaze…
January 25, 2018 | 11:00 EST
Spellspire Review - More Like Spell Higher
I have a strange love for spelling games, especially ones that mix in some RPG elements. About a year ago, I gave Letter Quest a shot but ultimately found it kind of lacking. However, the itch to…
May 23, 2017 | 08:00 EDT
Salt and Sanctuary Review - Born of Souls
I've been reviewing Salt and Sanctuary for the Playstation Vita for a while. Those who read my First Impressions will know that I stopped playing for about a month because of bugs and crashes. I'm…
May 12, 2017 | 11:00 EDT
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games Review - Seek A Way Out, Again
When I try to talk to my friends and family members about Zero Escape: The Nonary Games and its creator, I run into the same problem. Unlike the film industry, where directors, producers, actors, and…
April 3, 2017 | 09:00 EDT
Digimon World: Next Order Review - We're Going Digital
Digimon World: Next Order, the latest in the long-running Digimon World franchise has just been released for the PlayStation 4. This is the first time that this game has hit western shores, a Vita…
March 8, 2017 | 09:00 EST
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk Review - Tell Me Why
I love Berserk. For years, it's been my favorite fantasy franchise of all time, a constant inspiration to me in any creative endeavor, and it's not hard to explain why. Kentarō Miura's dark fantasy…
February 25, 2017 | 01:00 EST
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers Review - Tactical Bliss
In 206 BC, the Han Dynasty took control of Imperial China. For the next 400 years, the country would see a time of peace and prosperity. This was a time of inventions and significant advances in…
February 18, 2017 | 09:00 EST
The Binding of Isaac Afterbirth+ Review - Enter the Void
With the Binding of Isaac Rebirth's second expansion, series creator Edmund McMillen is handing the reigns over to the community. On top of the much-anticipated mod support, Afterbirth+ also features…
January 10, 2017 | 09:00 EST
World of Final Fantasy Review - What the Honk
World of Final Fantasy is a labor of love from a team that clearly cares about the franchise as much as longtime Square fans do. It is a saccharine love letter to a nearly thirty-year-old gaming…
December 29, 2016 | 01:00 EST
Darkest Dungeon Review - Lambs To The Slaughter
Darkest Dungeon was a game that I really wanted to like. Ever since its successful Kickstarter campaign and Early Access launch, the title had me sold me on its creepy art style, intense soundtrack,…
December 9, 2016 | 09:00 EST
Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs Review - Who Ya Gonna Call?
When I first looked at the original release of Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters, I honestly wasn’t particularly eager on it. On the outside, the way the trailers sold it felt like some stereotypical…
October 25, 2016 | 09:00 EDT
Shiren the Wanderer: The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate ReviewTower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate Review
Have you ever heard of the Shiren the Wanderer series? Don't worry, if you haven't - you're not alone. Prior to picking up Shiren the Wanderer for review (I'm not even going to try and type out that…
August 6, 2016 | 11:00 EDT
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma Review - A Worthy Finale
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma, the third in the trilogy from writer/director Kotaro Uchikoshi, has the mammoth task of bringing one of the greatest visual novel series in the history of video games…
July 11, 2016 | 11:00 EDT
Mighty No. 9 Review - Not the MegaMan for the Job
It's hard to talk about Mighty No. 9 without also discussing the game's troubled release. Missed release dates, a change in art design, and a baffling second Kickstarter while the development team…
June 20, 2016 | 07:10 EDT
Crypt of the Necrodancer Review – Inventive and Challenging
Usually when you think of rhythm games, the first thing that comes to mind are games like Guitar Hero or DDR, but most likely you don’t associate it with fighting hordes of enemies and unlocking…
April 22, 2015 | 04:38 EDT
Paranautical Activity Review
If you've paid even the slightest attention to games in the past few years, you're now very aware of what a roguelike is. Even games that have little to anything to do with the traditions of the…
February 23, 2015 | 12:00 EST
htoL#NiQ The Firefly Diary Review
Apart from my usual unrequited love for puzzle games, when I heard that there was a 2D indie puzzle platformer coming to the American market which combines beautiful artwork with innovative PS Vita…
February 23, 2015 | 08:00 EST
Grim Fandango Remastered Review
Grim Fandango Remastered is the latest release by Tim Schafer, working with his company Double Fine to update an over-15-year-old Lucas Arts classic. While the original 90's point-and-click adventure…
February 9, 2015 | 09:00 EST
Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Review
Duke Nukem 3D is a game of almost legendary status. When it was released in 1996, it was widely regarded as one of the best FPSs ever made. Its reputation was what lead to such eager anticipation of…
January 21, 2015 | 09:00 EST
MotoGP 13 Review
One of the great things about racing games is the sheer versatility and ability to run the gamut of different experiences. The racing game world has seen basically everything from cyberpunk future…
January 2, 2015 | 09:00 EST
Hatsune Miku Project Diva F 2nd Review
I swear, when I started this series, I didn't like Vocaloid. In fact, I've never really been one to particularly enjoy music outside of video games. Get me in a room full of Nihon-Falcom game OSTs,…
November 28, 2014 | 03:00 EST
KickBeat Special Edition Review
KickBeat has appeared on almost all consoles, and finally, this month, it arrived for the Playstation 4, the WiiU, and the Xbox One as KickBeat Special Edition. KickBeat is a music/fighting game…
October 10, 2014 | 01:00 EDT
Velocity 2X Review
Velocity 2X was released digitally on September 2nd for Playstation 4 and Vita, but does this title have what it takes to cement itself as one of 2014's digital standouts? Find out in our Velocity 2X…
October 1, 2014 | 11:00 EDT
Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate Review
Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate is the latest release in Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors/Samurai Warriors spinoff series. An updated version of the 2012 Warriors Orochi 3, it follows the same hack-and-slash…
September 30, 2014 | 01:00 EDT
Vertical Drop Heroes HD Review
Enjoy Rogue-like games such as Hammerwatch? Like platformer-Esque games like Rogue Legacy? Then Vertical Drop Heroes HD will fit right in. Vertical Drop Heroes HD - Gameplay Vertical Drop…
September 13, 2014 | 11:00 EDT
The Walking Dead Season 2 Review
As you can tell from my past reviews, Telltale's The Walking Dead Season 2 has had some real high points. The opening episode was primarily involved in setting the groundwork but was notable for the…
September 5, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 4 Review
The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 4 has a lot of the ingredients for something truly impressive but never quite coalesces into anything of that sort. There are a number of good moments, and it ends…
August 29, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
The Ratchet and Clank Collection Review
Ratchet and Clank are back for the PSVita and you get to take them around their three original adventures. Ratchet and Clank, Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando, and Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal…
July 14, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
The Wolf Among Us Episode 5 – “Cry Wolf” Review
In the review of the previous episode of The Wolf Among Us, I mentioned that it was setting up many questions to be answered. While most questions do get answered in this episode, they are answered…
July 10, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
Shovel Knight Review - Retro Fun
We gamers who enjoy a good retro action game are immensely spoiled in today's age, weirdly enough. Over the course of the last console generation, the rise of platforms such as the Xbox Live Arcade…
June 26, 2014 | 10:00 EDT
Entwined Review
For years to come, Entwined will probably be remembered as that small game that turned up at Sony’s 2014 E3 show. The one that was announced and released at exactly the same time. However, though its…
June 13, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
The Wolf Among Us Episode 4 Review
In the review of The Wolf Among Us' previous episode, one of my major criticisms had to do with a feeling of separation from the game. That it felt much more like I was just an observer and not a…
May 28, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
The Walking Dead Season 2 Ep 3- In Harm's Way Review
With episode three of The Walking Dead Season Two (entitled, ‘In Harm’s Way’), TellTale continues to impress. Though the first episode was somewhat underwhelming, the second was excellent, and this…
May 23, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
Child of Light Review
I wish I liked Child of Light more than I do. On the surface it has a lot going for it - beautiful visuals, a wonderful soundtrack and a fun (though pretty basic) combat system - but in the end this…
May 8, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
Hitman GO Review
Hitman GO isn’t the kind of Hitman game you would expect unless you were expecting a turn-based puzzle game styled like a board game. It isn’t focused on turning the Hitman experience into a board…
May 2, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
SteamWorld Dig Review
SteamWorld Dig is a 2D Platformer that has been out for the PC and Nintendo 3DS for a few months now and has received ratings that definitely well deserved. Putting you in the shoes of Rusty, a robot…
March 25, 2014 | 10:00 EDT
The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 2 Review
The first episode of season two of The Walking Dead was mainly concerned with setting the stage. It showcased a number of technical improvements over the last season but was focused on setting things…
March 6, 2014 | 09:00 EST