Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids Review (PS5)
Give me some action. Give me some strategy. And give me a cat brandishing weapons. That is all I ask of life at this moment. And unlike the time when I asked for a million dollars from life, this time, life has delivered. Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, from developer Snapshot Games and publisher Arc Games, was released this week, and it’s a bunch of fun. It’s an action-driven game with a real-t...[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]