I played Under Night In-Birth with rollback and it was glorious
After years of enduring delay-based netcode, the future of Under Night In-Birth is looking bright.
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I wanted to like Lies of P, but it’s just too frustrating
The emphasis on parries and it’s general approach to defense sound good on paper, but result in frustrating slog instead.
Death of a Wish is more aggressive in part because of its story
A conversation with one of the developers on Death of a Wish about the game, its inspirations, and what makes a good parry.
Everything I saw at PAX West 2023
PAX West came and went and brought a ton of games with it.
Review: Bit.Trip Rerunner is a great example of what a good remake looks like
With the inclusion of the original game and a set of new mechanics that slot in naturally, Bit.Trip Rerunner is a stellar example of a remake.
Review: Atlas Fallen’s combat starts strong but fizzles out quickly
Atlas Fallen’s momentum system is a fantastic idea and works well, but the fights themselves aren’t interesting enough to keep up.
Review: Pseudoregalia plays like a dream
This small metroidvania has some of the best movement you’ll find in a game this year.
Review: Bleak Sword’s brisk pace is its greatest asset
Bleak Sword is quick and to the point. Sometimes that’s all you need.
Tears of the Kingdom is the new blueprint for Zelda and I’m not sure how to feel
Breath of the Wild was groundbreaking, and Tears of the Kingdom a fantastic follow-up, but there’s only so long the novelty of open worlds can last before fatigue sets in.