Etrian Odyssey Nexus
As I age, my appetite for unforgiving, hardcore game experiences has predictably diminished. It’s true that these days, I’m forced to be very selective about the time I dedicate to this hobby, and so it isn’t often that I’ll opt for an experience that entails many hours of dedication, slow progress, and the opportunity to be met with a Game Over as a result of a single unlucky random battle. For w...[Read More]
Mega Man 11
December 1990. Ecstatic about the prospects of what awaited within the wrapped boxes beneath the Christmas tree in our living room, I had just finished replaying Mega Man 2 the night prior. Two years. Two long, agonizing years: a veritable eternity in the mind of an eight-year-old. That was how long it had been since the blockbuster sequel to the humbler initial entry in Capcom’s franchise had gra...[Read More]
Mega Man X Legacy Collection
It’s hard to believe it’s been twelve years since the release of Mega Man X Collection for GameCube and PS2. Featuring Mega Man X 1-6 (plus Battle and Chase), it was a fully-priced game with a decent selection of bonus content (music and artwork specifically). Now that there are a full eight titles to digest, Capcom has split X Legacy Collection into two separate $20 titles—not a bad deal under an...[Read More]
Super Mario Odyssey
Surprise. Please Note: This is a spoiler-free review, as much as possible. I mention no hard numbers, no ruinous plot details, and no specifics regarding unlockables or later-game environments in the review. Please enjoy. The key to remaining relevant in nearly any industry is not simply to evolve, but to find and embrace your core competencies—those defining characteristics which you do best. ...[Read More]
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
Somewhat contrary to how late-80s Capcom used to pump out these games, it’s taken nearly two years since the release of Mega Man Legacy Collection for the next installment to reach us. The first MMLC was generally pretty well accepted by critics thanks to its faithful emulation of the original jewels that were the retro NES Mega Man titles, and now, on August 8, Capcom looks to make another splas...[Read More]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Kart racing bliss. Nearly three years ago today, with Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U, Nintendo released what was arguably the best game in the Mario Kart series to date. The game tactfully merged what was widely considered to be the best elements from throughout the franchise into a single epic package, complete with 32 extremely detailed and well-balanced racetracks (all of them entirely unique, dec...[Read More]
Snipperclips: Cut it out, together!
Perhaps the only situation where getting snipped is actually fun. One of the Nintendo Switch’s best games at launch might be one of its least expected. Snipperclips is a cute, intriguing, and unique game which requires players to cooperate with precision and frequent communication in order to solve a variety of puzzles. It’s designed for bite-sized romps through a series of a few dozen levels (e...[Read More]
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Review Addendum / Companion Article
There is so much to cover about a game as deep as Breath of the Wild that it’s nearly impossible to fit it all into one cohesive review. As a result of that, I’ve prepared a companion article with even more specificity (but still with careful attention to spoilers) to address some of the myths and misconceptions about Zelda, as well as my response to some of the more common criticisms. Before we ...[Read More]
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
I think you are now ready… ready to hear what happened two weeks ago. Dear impatient optimists, dear pragmatic skeptics, dear dedicated detractors… I choose to begin this review in perhaps the most declarative and divisive way possible, so buckle up for some hyperbolic blasphemy: Enchanting. Sprawling. Overwhelming. Groundbreaking. Mind-blowing. Masterpiece. You see, whether or not you can pos...[Read More]
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – SPOILER-FREE Preview!
It’s time. Prepare yourself. Hello everyone, and welcome to the DigitalChumps preview of everyone’s most anticipated title. I’m pleased to report that I have spent, to date, over 20 hours (close to 25) with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—and it truly feels as though I have only barely scratched the surface. While I am prohibited from going into specifics about my progress and mos...[Read More]
Nintendo Switch – Our Full Preview
Buckle up while we take you through an exhaustive tour of the new Nintendo Switch in pictures and videos! We might not be a gargantuan news outlet here at DigitalChumps, but we’ve been doing this game journalism stuff for many years now (15+ for all of our Senior Editors), and I think I speak for everyone when I say that it’s not common that we’re as intrigued and excited about a product launch as...[Read More]
Pokémon Moon
It’s the 20th anniversary of Game Freak’s one-of-a-kind franchise, and with it comes significant change. Modernization, some might call it; enhanced accessibility—while purists likely will turn up their nose initially. Ultimately, though, after all these years, evolution was warranted. Has it been for the better? Pokémon Sun and Moon are set in the world of Alola, a network of tropical islands ...[Read More]