A Mysterious Vacation in Trüberbrook
Trüberbrook is good for a short visit, but you’re unlikely to want to linger longer than necessary.
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20 years ago, Doom 3 left Xbox players in a puddle everywhere
Doom 3 was id Software’s attempt at bringing back its slumbering franchise, and its arrival on Xbox met with critical praise back in 2005.
Review: Steel Assault can be frustrating at times but is still a blast to play
Zenovia Interactive’s debut game Steel Assault is a challenging retro platformer with some cool mechanics and a teeth-clenching level of challenge.
E3 2016: Natsume’s E3 Showdown – Retro goodness
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…
Phantom Doctrine might be hard to declassify, but it’s worth investigating
One of the best parts of living — and in my case, growing up — during the end portion of the Cold War was getting to experience all of the related entertainment media that came out at that time. The spy fever took a long while to cool off, and even in the years following…
Review: Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the best instalment of the franchise since Origins
If you haven’t picked up an Assassin’s Creed game in a few years, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a welcome return to form.
Review: Terrorize the seas like you’ve always dreamed of in Maneater
Maneater is an enjoyable romp of a game in just about every way.
Review: They have no mouths, but they must sing in Maid of Sker
Maid of Sker doesn’t break the mold of traditional survival horror, but it executes its formula with proficient aplomb.
An open letter to an out of touch Nintendo: A tale of too many properties
Dearly beloved, we gather here today to mourn the death of an icon. Well, hopefully not the death, but if Metroid Prime: Federation Force is any indication, it’s certainly terminal. The much-maligned spin-off to the venerable Metroid series has, of course, not been doing well at all in the marketplace. It charted well below golden…
Review: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is nothing but pain, my preciousss
With unforgiving difficulty and awkward controls, Lord of the Rings: Gollum is an exercise in frustration.