Berzerk: Recharged Review (PS5)
Publisher Atari and developer SneakyBox are bringing back a classic 80s Atari arcade gaming experience that quite frankly scared the ever-loving shit out of me as a kid, if not caused outright anxiety at the time. The game? Berserk. The point of the game is to infiltrate a dangerous robotic military compound and eliminate a bunch of enemies while avoiding the vicious Evil Otto, an indestructible k...[Read More]
Jusant Review (PS5)
Way back in September, we were privy to a preview of developer DON’T NOD’s game Jusant. The game was a gorgeous example of how well the Unreal Engine could be used, a clever collective of climbing puzzles to figure out, and a wonderous world of what once was and what could be. The concept of the game was simple, and the execution was nothing short of breathtaking, even in the short amount of time ...[Read More]
The 7th Guest VR Review (PSVR2)
Years ago, I was privy to experiencing the game The 7th Guest on my very early DOS computer with a new and shiny CD-ROM add-on. The game featured live video mixed with CGI environments and puzzles that told a creepy-ass story of a man who trapped kids and guests within his mansion. While the game was mostly just a puzzle-driven experience, the introduction to CD-ROM-based gaming created a new path...[Read More]
World of Horror Review (PC)
Developer panstasz released their terror-filled mystery game World of Horror to the world on October 19th just in time for Halloween. The game is a hodgepodge of old-school concepts mixed with turn-based adventure and a large dose of horror only those who adore The Grudge could truly appreciate. The combination of all these genres and a creepy dose of unsettling imagery makes for a perfect Hallowe...[Read More]
Rosemary’s Baby 4K Review
To start this review, I must confess something. I have never seen Rosemary’s Baby. It was one of those Halloween gems that I had always heard was a must-see, but I just didn’t take it too seriously to make time for it during the creepy season. I mean, how dramatic could it be that a woman carries the love child of the devil? How in the world do you put that story together and not make it goofy? Th...[Read More]
Jackbox Party Pack 10 Review (PC)
Over the last few years, the Jackbox series has taken a downturn in complete package-ness and entertainment. The series has taken a hit on quality and creativity, which stinks considering how wonderful Jackbox Party Pack 7 is, thanks in part to Quiplash 3, Champ’d Up, and the team-oriented The Devils and the Details. With the seventh edition of the game, it looked like creativity in the series had...[Read More]
Haunted House Review (PS5)
The graphical limitation of the VCS console back in the 80s was extraordinary, even for the 80s. There were more sprites than specifics, and typically the player had to use their imagination more than not to enjoy the experience. For example, in the game Haunted House, the gameplay featured two empty columns that the player traversed as two large eyes. The game allowed players to go into rooms and...[Read More]
The Mist Review
You can always tell when someone has translated Stephen King’s material correctly because of one simple element – the dialogue. Typically, in a Hollywood-style film, when someone has taken liberty with Stephen King’s ideas, the dialogue is short, and pointed, and there are more visuals than dialogue. Most people are under the belief that showing is better than telling. While The Shining is an abso...[Read More]
Twisted Tower Preview (PC)
When I saw BioShock in action way back in the day, the first time one of the creatures tried to break into the elevator and set the tone of terror for what I was going to experience in an underwater broken world of warped creatures, I knew it was going to be something special. The same with Resident Evil 4, where I saw a sneak peek at CES before the GameCube launch and saw how Capcom brought a new...[Read More]
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review (PS5)
Years ago, Ubisoft changed the formula of their hit Assassin’s Creed series which was losing steam when a very broken Assassin’s Creed Unity arrived. Riddled with bugs, boring gameplay, and some mysterious and unjustified lack of a female protagonist, the game was a tough sell to gamers. Ubisoft responded by publishing Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, which brought more intriguing characters, a game th...[Read More]
The Fabulous Fear Machine Review (PC)
This is the month when everyone should be pining for some fear, scares, and creeps in their entertainment. Maybe it’s your favorite Halloween film, such is the case that mine is The Thing, where it still gives me jump scares, even when I know what’s coming. Maybe it’s going on a ghost tour in your local area, where you can go hunt some real scares from shadow people and the undead. Or maybe, just ...[Read More]
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Review (PS5)
I’m a huge fan of the Dragon Quest series, though I have never dabbled in anything DQ outside of the gaming arena. I think most of the DQ games have consistently delivered a healthy amount of narrative while balancing themselves on good RPG-driven gameplay. In short, I have never walked away from a DQ experience feeling short-changed by it, and I was hoping to keep it that way with Dragon Quest: T...[Read More]