Reviews of Assemble Entertainment Developed Games

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Bound by Blades Review

I consider boss fights to be the most interesting part of a lot of games. Making a game around boss fights? My jam. I've also been having a recent love for the wholesome game aesthetic. They seem…

November 28, 2022 | 03:26 EST

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Squad 51 Vs. The Flying Saucers Review

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you combined campy 50s B-movies with Life Force or R-Type-style shmups? If you have, then your weirdly specific musings have been realized in the form of …

September 23, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Lacuna Review

Oddly enough, futuristic dystopias and 50s inspired noir detective stories usually pair together exceedingly well. Where better to find the grit and grime of back alley America than the bleak future…

January 8, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice Review

Being a huge fan of classic point-and-click DOS games from Sierra’s heyday, I knew I’d jump at the chance to get my hands on the latest Larry Laffer game. The Leisure Suit Larry franchise has had…

October 28, 2020 | 12:00 EDT

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Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry Review - Sleaze Snorefest

For some inexplicable reason, Leisure Suit Larry is back. I’m not sure who asked for this, but like Larry Laffer himself, it loiters anyway, hanging around like a bad smell. Leisure Suit Larry: Wet…

November 6, 2018 | 01:00 EST