Minds Beneath Us (PC) Review
There comes a time in a deep narrative where the player is presented with several choices that will ultimately decide the fate of the main character. It could be two polar options, or it could be a litany of options that lead to a wealth of endless possibilities. Part of what makes Bethesda’s games special is that they’re more-or-less written with the latter scenario in mind. While there is an ove...[Read More]
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review (PS5)
My goodness, how long has it been since I played my last Ace Attorney game? I think the last one was The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures, which I know wasn’t a huge hit with fans of the series, but I thought it was interesting enough to fit just fine within the Ace Attorney family. Its departure from the present timeline and journey into the Ace Attorney past helped to keep the game a bit more inte...[Read More]
Long Gone Days Review (PS5)
Long Gone Days portrays itself as an RPG about modern warfare and international conflicts. For those of you following the news over the past decade, you’re probably familiar with the subject. Or, you may be slightly aware of international tensions. Either way, what starts out as an international drama turns into a tale straight out of Black Mirror. You follow Rourke, a young sniper of a paramilita...[Read More]
Arcadia Fallen Review
I miss the days of ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ novels. Yes, I know they’re back in some shape, but damn those novels, when they were new, were so much fun to read. They honestly made reading a treat when I was a wee lad. Much like the twist of any M. Night Shyamalan film, building up narrative elements that form one definitive ending based on breadcrumbs left throughout the tale, and choices you m...[Read More]
Last Stop Review
Stories are what make games memorable. That’s a mantra I have stood by for years and I’m not changing it anytime soon. Narratives drive it all. I’m sure there is room for someone to argue, but this is my review and we have comments turned off. So, bleh. With that bold statement in place, that doesn’t mean a game can’t falter in other areas of gameplay design. While the story will surely be the fou...[Read More]