Review: The Alters is a wonderful amalgam of several different styles of game which together create a unique sci-fi experience
So far, The Alters is the most compelling and intriguing game I’ve played this year.
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Review: Highwater has some interesting ideas, but the game behind them is a little too insubstantial to get fully invested
Highwater has some good writing and atmosphere, but the light exploration and turn-based battles don’t feel particularly engaging.
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…
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is the next best thing to XCOM on the Switch
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is an excellent game that against all odds manages to be something more than a mere cheap knockoff under the guise of a franchise crossover. Try as the haters think they might, Ubisoft’s infamous Rabbids don’t ruin the overall experience, and regardless of whether or not you’re a fan of…
E3 2015 – FTL and MMOs collide in Pixel Starships
One of the more fun parts of E3 is running into developers who are showing their games off unofficially – that is, running it on a laptop or mobile device showing it off to anyone they can flag down rather than at a proper booth. Feels like I run into at least one every year….
Space Hulk Ascension Review
In the city where I work, there’s a branch of a store called Games Workshop. I must confess that I’ve never set foot inside it. Games Workshop kind of terrifies me. I’ve heard of Warhammer, but it’s never something I’ve tried or known how to get into. There are levels of geekdom beyond my own…
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Review
Bringing XCOM to the third-person, tactical shooter realm seemed like a solid idea. A more action-y XCOM isn’t necessarily a bad thing, so long as the series’ trademark strategy remained in place. The Bureau: XCOM Declassified makes a strong effort to deliver on this premise, bringing all the staples of the series including the ever…