PlayStation 4
To say that Abzu from Giant Squid has much in common with Thatgamecompany’s Journey would be an understatement. Abzu feels like an extension of the groundwork laid by Journey, using much of the same storytelling techniques and even some of the same themes in such a way that make Abzu feel like a spiritual successor….
Apart from seeing new videogames, E3 is a good place to get some local multiplayer action in. There’s always a lot on display, and with so many people around, it’s never a challenge to find opponents. I wasn’t able to sample much of the local multiplayer wares this year due to time constraints, but the…
Furi embodies both the best and worst qualities of boss fights. At its best, Furi is stylish and exciting; a series of challenging but fair fights that act as a fantastic example of good boss design. At its worst, it’s a frustrating slog that equates difficulty with sheer overwhelming odds; a game that punishes you…
It’s my yearly tradition to make sure I stop by Natsume’s booth at E3, and 2016 was no different. Their lineup included a few returning favorites, as well as a title I haven’t had the opportunity to play during its original run on the classic consoles. There’s something for everyone coming out, simply put. My…
At this point, you know if you like South Park or not. The controversial franchise has been around for nearly twenty years, and has since its inception spawned a number of products besides the popular TV show, including videogames. The latest one, South Park: The Stick of Truth was a huge hit, and thus, we’re…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance made for an impressive display at E3 2016 during my time with the folks from Warhorse on the very last official appointment of the show. It’s a game that defies expectations and really ups the ante in terms of ambition with its extremely and painstakingly detailed rendering of realistic armor, locations and the simulation…
Styx: Master of Shadows from Cyanide Studio was all right stealth game released in 2014. In my review, I said it was a fine game, but one ultimately hurt by its steady descent into rigid design. Stealth games fall into two camps: the ones that make stealth an option and those that force you down…
Space Hulk: Deathwing is the latest in the long-running series of games set in Warhammer 40,000 tabletop universe from Games Workshop. You once once again don the armor of a space marine tasked with ridding the universe of the many dangers that lie in the shadows. This time around, though, you’re confined to the recesses of a…
Ask anyone who’s played a ton of videogames what one of the worst kinds of levels are and most will probably respond with underwater segments. For whatever reason, few games manage to make the act of swimming enjoyable. Whether its awkward controls, poor level design, or some combination thereof, they seldom turn out well. Abzu…
Telltale’s newest adventure season takes on a pretty big comic book franchise, even bigger than The Walking Dead. This time, they’re donning the cape and cowl of one of DC Comic’s biggest heroes. While the idea of having a Batman game within the confines of Telltale’s established adventure game mold might seem weird at first, considering how action-oriented…
