I couldn't think of anything clever to write for the subhead so just pretend something witty is written here. I was in the mood for something different the other day and so I decided to try out a game in the Metroidvania genre. The only Metroidvania type of game I’ve ever played is Star Wars … Continue reading Axiom Verge Review
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Death’s Door Review
My little crow. I almost didn’t buy Death’s Door. I had pre-ordered the game after seeing its E3 trailer but I got cold feet as the release date got closer. The reason I had second thoughts was that it was looking increasingly likely that Death’s Door was going to be another indie game that embraced … Continue reading Death’s Door Review
Is E3 Dying?
Video Version can be found here. The short answer is no. There, I saved you some time. Discussion about the Electronic Entertainment Expo’s, a.k.a. E3’s, inevitable demise is nothing new. People have been saying for years that the show is either not relevant or will die off any day now. The show has been around … Continue reading Is E3 Dying?
Astral Chain Review
Video version can be found here. Partners in justice. This review for Astral Chain has been the most difficult review I’ve ever written. Not because I don’t know what to say but because it’s never been this hard to settle on a final score. Spoiler alert: the final score will be an eight out of … Continue reading Astral Chain Review
Yoshi’s Crafted World Review
Author's Note: You can find the video version here. It’s a-me, Yoshi. Not since Yoshi’s Story on the N64 have I played a Yoshi game. I couldn’t tell you exactly why I decided to pick up Yoshi’s Crafted World but, if I had to guess, it was probably for the art style. It is, in … Continue reading Yoshi’s Crafted World Review
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Review
Author's Note: You can find the video version here. I've a feeling we’re not in Hyrule anymore. When Link’s Awakening was first announced back in February, I was not prepared for the fan reaction to it. I was both impressed and intrigued by the game’s reveal but most people were going crazy over it. I … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Review
Blasts from the Past
How Nintendo uses the classics to sell its consoles. In case you didn’t know, the Switch, and Nintendo as a whole, has been on a winning streak lately. The hybrid console has crossed the thirty million sold mark already and doesn’t seem to be slowing down. This is all happening after the rather disappointing sales … Continue reading Blasts from the Past
The Red Strings Club Review
A pixelated cyberpunk adventure that’s well worth your time. Author’s Note: For some reason the game doesn’t let you take screenshots the normal way when playing it through Steam. I had taken a few pictures using my cell phone but they weren’t very good. Consequently, the screenshots are taken directly from the Steam store page. … Continue reading The Red Strings Club Review
Onimusha: Warlords Review
Samurai and demons and princesses, oh my! Whenever a remaster of a classic game releases on modern hardware and is reviewed positively, one has to wonder if nostalgia plays a large part in it. While I believe this does happen sometimes, I can assure you all that this is not the case with this review. … Continue reading Onimusha: Warlords Review
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Special Episode Review
It’s time for adventure…again! In 2018, I gave Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker a Pretendie for Most Fun Game. Therefore, I was excited when Nintendo revealed that there would be DLC for the game called the Special Episode. I have since purchased said DLC and I have to say that it is just as fun as … Continue reading Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Special Episode Review
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