Aeterna Noctis (PS5)
The first game I played on my shiny new PS5 (on release day, no less) was not Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales or Astro’s Playroom. I played Hollow Knight, which was part of PS+ for the month of November 2020! My knowledge of Hollow Knight was limited; I knew it was fun, hard, and charming. I sat down…and played through the entire thing in about a week. While I couldn’t b...[Read More]
Infernax Preview
For those of you looking for a game with Castlevania II dreams and The Legend of Zelda II structure, you’re in the right place with Infernax from Berzerk Studio. We had the chance to play the demo for the upcoming 2022 title and it certainly has some old-school charm to it. Let’s dig into this preview a little bit. Built for simplicity I know what you’re thinking, mechanics, really? That’s where y...[Read More]
Death’s Gambit: Afterlife Review
When a game has the words ‘challenging’ and ‘deep RPG elements’ in the description, you know you’re in for a ride. As is the case with Death’s Gambit: Afterlife, a 2D action platformer that has all the right amount of toughness and depth in the backend to satisfy any misogynistic Dark Souls player. Of course, it’s a hard sale to me, but one that I understand why someone else with a fair amount of ...[Read More]
Sonic Colors: Ultimate trailer breaks down colorful planets
A very good trailer for Sonic Colors. Enjoy the new official details of the colorful planets featured in the game. Today, SEGA revealed the third spotlight trailer for Sonic Colors: Ultimate™, the recently released adrenaline-pumping upgrade to the iconic 2010 platformer, Sonic Colors. In the latest spotlight trailer, Sonic fans will learn more about the colorful planets in Dr. Eggman’s Inc...[Read More]
The Artful Escape Review
It’s a night of narratives, I tell ya! NARRATIVES! And I’m more than overjoyed by the concept of story-first gaming, as it does make for a memorable experience. Does it make for a good game, though? That debatable point leads us to the end of a long day staring into the barrel of another Annapurna Interactive published title that is developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur. Welcome to The Artful Escape...[Read More]
Sonic Mania makes it to Epic Games Store
Details are below. Enjoy them. Get ready, PC gamers! Sonic Mania™, SEGA’s critically acclaimed, 2017 Sonic the Hedgehog platformer is now available for direct download via the Epic Games Store: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/sonic-mania Developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon and PagodaWest Games in collaboration with SEGA of America, Sonic Mania™celebrates the best of ...[Read More]
Kaze and the Wild Masks Review
If you ever want to tug on the heartstrings of older gamers, then take what made the 90s great in a platformer, reproduce it, spice it up with a little ‘new’, and throw it on a last and current generation platform. PixelHive has done just that with their latest release in Kaze and the Wild Masks. A mixture of pseudo-blast processing gameplay and a tad of creativity to make the adventure interestin...[Read More]
Blue Fire Review
Sometimes a game can be torn apart by competing systems. Blue Fire by no means is a bad game; in fact, its platforming is some of the most fun platforming I’ve played on the Switch when it comes to indie titles. What bogs it down are the various other mechanics thrown in that seem to detract from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Borrowing mechanics from games like Dark Souls, Blue Fire tends to ...[Read More]
Pumpkin Jack Review
Pumpkin Jack is classic 3D platforming defined. With the lovable level design to music that fills you with the Halloween spirit, Pumpkin Jack hits every note perfectly with ghoulish delight. Following the quite literal devilish escapades of Pumpkin Jack, players embark on a comedic adventure that is both creative and a joy to play. While not altogether difficult in comparison with other modern pla...[Read More]
Crash Bandicoot getting a PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch release
Nice news, especially for one Alex Tudor. Enjoy the goods below. SANTA MONICA, Calif. – February 9, 2021 – He’s made you spin, jump and wump for 25 years, and this year, our beloved orange marsupial is celebrating in style. To kick off his silver anniversary, on March 12, the true sequel to the classic Crash Bandicoot trilogy from the ‘90s and the first original entry in the Crash franchise in mor...[Read More]
Luciform is Almost Here
Hardcore platforming gameplay! Details below. This “bunny-eared” hardcore platformer is set to launch on Steam a week from now – February 2 – for only $9.99. Boasting color-coded platforming gameplay – along with subtle visuals and music – Luciform also features multiple paths for adventuring types. If you’re on the lookout for a platformer that can deliver that awesome feeling of “being in the zo...[Read More]
Wildfire (Switch) Review
I am not good at video games. I sit before you a 29-year-old whose “peak” was either in 2010 when I was the 94th best Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection player (PSP) worldwide for a total of 3 weeks OR in June 2020 when I was ranked in the top 5% of all Team Fight Tactics players in North America for about a month. I mention this not as a way to humbly brag and tip my fedora, but instead to indicate that...[Read More]