Get to the Orange Door (Chumps Preview)
Chumps Preview is a special kind of post where we unofficially preview games in Early Access, Beta, or are otherwise “unfinished.” This kind of preview is meant to be a first impression rather than a definitive review where we provide a rating to determine a game’s value. As such, we fully expect a game covered in a Chumps Preview to have room for improvement, some bugginess/incompleteness, and ot...[Read More]
Rightfully, Beary Arms (Chumps Preview)
Chumps Preview is a special kind of post where we unofficially preview games in Early Access, Beta, or are otherwise “unfinished.” This kind of preview is meant to be a first impression rather than a definitive review where we provide a rating to determine a game’s value. As such, we fully expect a game covered in a Chumps Preview to have room for improvement, some bugginess/incompleteness, and ot...[Read More]
TEVI (Chumps Preview)
Chumps Preview is a special kind of post where we unofficially preview games in Early Access, Beta, or are otherwise “unfinished.” This kind of preview is meant to be a first impression rather than a definitive review where we provide a rating to determine a game’s value. As such, we fully expect a game covered in a Chumps Preview to have room for improvement, some bugginess/incompleteness, and ot...[Read More]
Invector: Rhythm Galaxy (PC)
Back in 2019, Hello There Games released AVICII Invector, a rhythm-action title featuring over 20-tracks from the late AVICII. At the time, many (including me) were devastated by the loss of one of EDM’s best producers, and AVICII Invector commemorated some of his most memorable tracks along with futuristic graphics and tight gameplay. At the time, I enjoyed the heck out of it because of how well ...[Read More]
Gunbrella (Chumps Preview)
Chumps Preview is a special kind of post where we unofficially preview games in Early Access, Beta, or are otherwise “unfinished.” This kind of preview is meant to be a first impression rather than a definitive review where we provide a rating to determine a game’s value. As such, we fully expect a game covered in a Chumps Preview to have room for improvement, some bugginess/incompleteness, and ot...[Read More]
Gravity Circuit (PC)
Thinking back to the SNES era of platforming, I immediately recognize fast-paced traversal, ranged combat, and incredibly satisfying soundtrack making games like Mega Man X memorable. Sure, some levels were difficult by today’s standards, but fans like me looked past the frustrating bits because of how fast, furious, and fluid the games turned out to be, set to an upbeat and synthetic soundt...[Read More]
Rogue Legacy 2 (PS5)
The past few years have seen some fantastic roguelite releases. I think of Hades, RETURNAL, Have a Nice Death, Dead Cells, Slay the Spire, OTXO, and Crypt of the Necrodancer, just to name a few. These titles successfully innovated on the roguelite genre by creating highly engaging yet variable gameplay loops that kept me, along with many other players, interested despite the typical ticket to entr...[Read More]
Sonic Origins Plus (PS5)
A little over a year ago, Sonic Origins released on multiple platforms. In my original review, I rated it a 9/10, justifying its inclusion of original titles in their original glory, Anniversary Mode’s refresh, additional new content in the form of animated shorts and extra modes, and its success at connecting with nostalgia as reason for earning the score. Its shortcomings existed in the fo...[Read More]
Yomi 2 (Chumps Preview)
Chumps Preview is a special kind of post where we unofficially preview games in Early Access, Beta, or are otherwise “unfinished.” This kind of preview is meant to be a first impression rather than a definitive review where we provide a rating to determine a game’s value. As such, we fully expect a game covered in a Chumps Preview to have room for improvement, some bugginess/incompleteness, and ot...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) Review
As I’ve entered my thirties, I’ve found it to be incredibly difficult to be excited for a new game — truly excited. Think midnight release of Skyrim type of excited. That kind of excitement can only be described to non-gamers as opening a much-desired gift on Christmas morning (or another holiday) as a pre-teenager. This level of excitement has become a fleeting memory as I’...[Read More]
The Last of Us Part I (PC)
We received The Last of Us Part I (PC) the morning of its release day, March 28th. We attempted to review the title on Day 1, but were unable to due to crashes and instability preventing us from getting past the introduction. We’ve continuously attempted to play and review the title with each new update. As of v.1.0.5.1, we were able to conduct a thorough review and are now able to share our...[Read More]
Decarnation (Nintendo Switch)
Horror doesn’t have to just be jumpscares, fright feats, and other overused ooky-spooky tropes that are often seen in popular media every Autumn. Sometimes, a _lack_ of certainty or an air of uneasiness can be effective in making folks like you and I feel uneasy over a period of time. In gaming, series like Resident Evil push players into spaces of adrenaline-fueled horror, whereas titles li...[Read More]