Fantasian Neo Dimension Review (PS5)
Have I missed RPGs over the years? Like, were there ever this many in a single year? I feel like 2024 has been the year of MMORPGs and turn-based RPGs. We have had a lot of them and reviewed most of them. Anyway, maybe I’m just getting old and don’t remember previous years like this. Maybe all those E3 trips had my brain store away a bevy of RPGs that I came in contact with. Who knows? Who cares? ...[Read More]
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Review (PS5)
Part of me is praying that SEGA will wake up one day and get a bee in their bonnet to remake Phantasy Star I-IV. I will then know that it is end times and nothing in life could improve. Anyway, the dream lives on, so Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake must do. And don’t mistake that last sentence as disappointment, not in the least. The last few weeks that I have had the pleasure of playing DQIII HD-2D...[Read More]
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review (PS5)
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven has gone through several iterations over the years. It started its journey on the Super Famicom in 1993, where it had some success before moving to mobile in 2010. It also made pitstops on Android and iOS devices in 2016, the PlayStation Vita in the same year, and finally settling into the last generation on almost everything—lots of pitstops. And there is go...[Read More]
Demon’s Mirror Review (PC)
Demon’s Mirror is one of those games that scratches my brain just the right way. So many video games are examples of “jack-of-all-trades, master of none.” Indie developer Be-Rad Entertainment has honed in on and mastered the art of deck-building mechanics with Demon’s Mirror. As someone who hadn’t ever played a deck-builder, I didn’t have many expectations going into Demon’s Mirror. The game promi...[Read More]
SteamWorld Heist II launches
I really enjoyed reviewing this one. Definitely more than I thought it might be. Anyway, enjoy the official launch announcement below. Gothenburg, Sweden – August 8, 2024 – Attention on deck! Today, Thunderful released SteamWorld Heist II, a hilariously charming new turn-based tactical strategy action-adventure game available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, X...[Read More]
SteamWorld Heist II Review (PS5)
Having played games for over 40 years, I have been very much in touch with how I feel about a title in the first two hours of gameplay. For example, I knew that Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion would consume me after the first hour of gameplay, even though I hadn’t played any Elder Scrolls games prior, thus having no expectations. Seeing the complexity of the gameplay, the background skills t...[Read More]
Highwater Review (PS5)
Annapurna Interactive has set a standard where a good story sometimes trumps intricate and detailed gameplay. And I will always say that a prioritized story is what makes a game memorable. Sometimes a great story can make up for gameplay shortcomings. We’ll definitely revisit this in future reviews. Now, developer Demagog Studio and publisher Rogue Games, Inc. have taken that structure that makes ...[Read More]
Cassette Beasts Showcase 2024 happening March 25th
I have never played the game, but I’m a huge fan of the name. Reminds me of the 80s. Bless them. Anyway! Enjoy the official details of the showcase below. Publisher Raw Fury and developer Bytten Studio will host a livestream for their creature collector turn-based RPG, Cassette Beasts, this Monday, March 25 at 7am PT / 10am ET on the official Raw Fury Youtube channel. The showcase will revea...[Read More]
HOWL Review (PC)
When I think of puzzle-strategy games, I think of a very dry experience that is void of narrative value. That might seem like a knock against those types of games, but they are what they are, and that isn’t a bad thing because most games make for an intellectually fun time. I like feeling smart and feeling accomplished, and those games help me from time to time. Now, HOWL from developer Mi’p...[Read More]
World of Horror Review (PC)
Developer panstasz released their terror-filled mystery game World of Horror to the world on October 19th just in time for Halloween. The game is a hodgepodge of old-school concepts mixed with turn-based adventure and a large dose of horror only those who adore The Grudge could truly appreciate. The combination of all these genres and a creepy dose of unsettling imagery makes for a perfect Hallowe...[Read More]
LISA: Definitive Edition Review
Good gravy. I am not sure I have ever played a game like LISA: Definitive Edition. It’s sadistic, warped, contains disturbing content that is certainly not suitable for children, and it gets you in the feels in every direction. Picture playing Binding of Isaac and then make it about ten times darker than it is currently. Yep. You’re there. I’m going to stop the usual introduction and just get righ...[Read More]
King Arthur: Legends Rise Preview
Mobile gaming is hit or miss with me, with the latter being the most likely outcome when it comes to my gaming entertainment experience. Being that I’m pushing towards the age of 50, gaming experiences must be meaningful, deep, and offer a good payoff by the end, as I don’t want to waste my time with them otherwise. I know that sounds trite and superficial, but it’s my opinion of mobile gaming. Th...[Read More]