Rusty Rabbit Review (PS5)
I cannot remember if I have played a game led by a rabbit before. Hmmm…I don’t think I ever played a Looney Tunes game. Nah. This is my first one. If you didn’t have enough rabbits, eggs, and attitudes from this past weekend, then you’re in for a treat with Nitro Plus’ Rusty Rabbit. This 2D platformer does its best to make a mean and machine-obsessed rabbit into an unlikely hero full of grit and m...[Read More]
Bionic Bay Review (PC)
Years ago, I was privy to an early copy of Limbo. It was a silent and mysterious game that based its entire gameplay concept off of not seeing the main character’s features and developing a creepy-ass story for their controllable silhouette. The game featured some unsettling moments, including a large spider-like creature trying to stab the main character along their journey, and also some melanch...[Read More]
I, Robot Review (PS5)
Have you ever played a game and asked yourself at the end of the experience, “What in the hell did I just play?” while asking yourself, “Why was it fun?” That’s about where I am with developer Llamasoft’s I, Robot. Based on the 1984 classic arcade game from mastermind David Theurer, this new release encapsulates what made that early 3D polygon experience so mesmerizing, while simultaneously delive...[Read More]
Hitman: World of Assassination Part One – VR Edition Review (PSVR2)
If the Hitman series ever needed an injection of creativity and innovation, then this would be the moment. And that moment is so good. Hitman: World of Assassination Part One – VR Edition from developer Io Interactive is something to behold. While the original game was certainly a step in the right direction for the series, featuring more of a community-based Hitman that feels and plays bigger tha...[Read More]
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review (PS5)
Indiana Jones is off on another adventure, but this time it’s on the PlayStation 5. Delivering a PS5 edition of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle can only stand to benefit Bethesda, Xbox, and MachineGames. Never let an opportunity to make more money be blocked by a ‘console war’. The industry needs a boost to stay healthy, as does the Xbox brand, and releasing this game on multiple platforms is t...[Read More]
INAYAH – Life After Gods Review (PC)
Sometimes when you review titles, you come across one that kicks up some old feelings. For example, when I’m playing any Street Fighter game, it harkens back to me on a date at a mall in Annapolis. I should have been paying attention to my date, but I was fixated on a new game called Street Fighter II. It’s a good memory for the wrong dating reasons, but a good memory about video games and my firs...[Read More]
Blue Prince Review (PC)
I just got over my Balatro addiction. Lord. I don’t have time for this! Okay, maybe I have a little time. Blue Prince from developer Dogubomb and publisher Raw Fury is a captivating adventure that is part of luck, strategy, and a lot of patience. Its simplistic gameplay is easy enough to drop into, while its strategic side will tickle your cognitive curiosity and keep you engaged from the moment y...[Read More]
Croc – Legend of the Gobbos Remastered Review (PlayStation 5)
What a bunch of Croc. No, seriously. It’s a lot of Croc in one game. Now, it is remastered. Kidding aside, last week Argonaut Games released a remastered version of Croc – Legend of the Gobbos. It was a game that spanned several different platforms, including the original PlayStation, the failed Sega Saturn, and the Game Boy Color. It also made its way to Windows during that time when Windows 95 w...[Read More]
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Review (PC)
Few games stress me out. Resident Evil VIII in virtual reality is one of them, as slowly traversing through creepy settings and then running for one’s life will surely cause some distress. Another game is Elden Rings, which stresses me out due to the far and few between save points (you can include every Dark Souls game in that as well). And then there is The Last of Us. Yep, that might cause me t...[Read More]
The First Berserker: Khazan Review (PS5)
I cannot believe I like a Souls-esque game. I cannot believe it. Ben Sheene could hardly believe it when I told him. And yet, I do—what a weird year. The First Berserker: Khazan from developer Neople is a strangely fun, and difficult, action role-playing game that gives you a huge dose of Souls-type structure while reminding you of its RPG underbelly. A lot is going on with Khazan and you’ll find ...[Read More]
Breakout Beyond Review (PC)
Amazingly, some games last as long as they do and I’m glad that the industry, especially Atari as of late, wants to keep old IP alive and kicking. It speaks volumes regarding the respect that Atari has for its IP, especially when it’s remade into something beautiful and representative of the original title. Such is the case with Breakout Beyond. Breakout Beyond from developer Choice Provisions and...[Read More]
Path of Fury – Episode I: Tetsuo’s Tower Review (Meta Quest)
When I was younger, I dreamed of a video game world that could put me in Street Fighter II or Final Fight. Having a first-person brawl inside those classics would have been an amazing experience. I was young. Stupid even. Energetic and flexible. Well, I’m 49 years old now. I’ve got arthritis about everywhere imaginable (thanks to genetics and an unhealthy obsession with basketball). I’m just not t...[Read More]