Review: Irem Collection Volume 2 is a step above the first one, but it trails behind its follow-up
The pickings are slim in this entry as well, but are still worthwhile to own and play in Irem Collection Volume 2.
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Oniken: Unstoppable Edition hits, slashes and dices up the Switch all retro-like
As its name suggests, Oniken: Unstoppable Edition is unrelenting action game with deep 8-bit roots.
The Witness – You Might Want to See This
If Braid was the little kid in class who loved to draw beautiful pictures but was cleverly obnoxious to no end, Jonathan Blow’s newest game would probably be the new foreign exchange student. You’ll understand little of what The Witness is saying at first, and it’s a sure bet that you’ll be annoyed, trying to comprehend its unique gestures and language. You’ll come to…
Small Radios Big Televisions Review – On escapism
Escapism is one of fiction’s most potent uses. When times are tough we use it to get away from the world and our struggles, to forget our unfortunate circumstances for a while. Few of us may do so consciously — I’d hazard a guess and say we rationalize reading books, watching movies, or playing videogames…
Review: There’s bound to be minigame to cure what ails you in Potion Permit
Potion Permit is a charming and easygoing game that goes a little beyond what its premise might have you assume.
Almost There: The Platformer’s quick-fire levels make it perfect for play in short bursts
My patience for the “hardcore” brand of platformers (think Super Meat Boy) has waned a lot over the years. At one time, I was willing to put up with the intense challenges they posed, that forced me to constantly try to perfect each jump to navigate their ever-increasing levels of difficulty. But now, the thought…
E3 2015 – Say hello to your new best friend, Goliath
There’s always something special about games with deceptively weak protagonists. It’s easy to just call them off and go for the burly types, but in my mind, it’s way more fun when intelligence beats brawn with its own medicine. That’s what Alawar Entertainment hopes to bring to the table with Goliath, a game with a…
A look at some of Devolver’s upcoming 2018 games
Devolver Digital hosted an event last night in São Paulo in order to show their new upcoming games to the local press. Among these games was The Swords of Ditto, which just came out yesterday, so be sure to check out my review. It was really neat to get to play with fellow writers and…
Review: Trying to save the world one death at a time in Souldiers
With the blessing of the valkyries you’re granted eternal attempts to overcome the dangerous world of Souldiers.