The above screenshot was taken around 4 am in-game time. I’d just found shelter after being forced to retreat due to nearly catching the attention of a wolf. It was a small bunkhouse at the end of a path lined with log fence posts. There were barely any supplies, nor any place to make a…
Fez is a stunning game to look at and a joy to wonder through, but it’s not such a joy to puzzle over.
Ever since checking out Headlander at E3, I’ve been on the lookout for its official release. At the show, Double Fine’s quirky take on the Metroid formula proved to be a fun concept in demo form. After finishing the full game, it’s safe to say that even with its share of problems, Headlander isn’t merely a clone…
A Robot Named Fight is a self-described “Metroguelite” — a Metroid-inspired roguelike with some light elements of persistent progression. It’s run-based, meaning the lay of the level changes every playthrough. On paper, that sounds like a solid idea. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite work. Mechanically, it’s good. The game wears its Metroid inspiration on its sleeve,…
It’s a bit of a slow start, but once Wall World properly gets underway, it’s an excellent roguelike.
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.
It’s easy to point out clichés in any sort of media. Videogames are no different. Putting ghosts and a murder mystery is what Murdered: Soul Suspect is all about. Taking place in Salem, Murdered stars detective Ronan O’Connor. Unluckily for Ronan, things aren’t looking up for him. He was just killed. While death is usually…
Wanted Dead’s cruel difficulty and monotonous combat rob this third-person action game of what little old-fashioned charm it might have had.
Batbarian is a self-described “action-adventure puzzle romp through the shadowy depths of a cave.” It’s also pretty silly. Also, a big wide, interconnected map to explore, which is always a plus for me. I played an early build recently, and based on what I’ve seen, Batbarian‘s looking good. The game begins with our protagonist regaling…
Bringing in female protagonist to the series was one of the firsts that Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation managed to achieve back in 2012. It was also Assassin’s Creed first real substantial entry out on a portable system, the Playstation Vita. A year and change later, Liberation is getting a Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC HD remake and a rename…
