Roche Fusion
All You Can Shoot Buffet is Right!
FULL DISCLOSURE: We reviewed the beta for this in June of 2014 (link). Also their screen shot mechanism is broken at the time of this writing, so the pictures contained within come from the game's website. Read more »
“Resident Evil HD Remaster”
Definitely Not a Zombie-Minded Game
Somewhat popular opinion time: “Resident Evil Remake” for the Nintendo GameCube is one of my favorite games of all time. So when Capcom announced that the remake would be getting an HD touch-up to PlayStation 4/Xbox One/PC, I was excited and optimistic. Does the remake of one of video gaming’s most iconic horror series hold up today? For the most part, yeah. “"Resident Evil HD Remaster” is a great way to enjoy one of the best remakes of a video game ever made. Read more »
“Citizens of Earth”
It Takes A City To Be A Vice President
I don’t remember my impression when I first became aware of “Citizens of Earth,” which isn’t exactly a good thing when you’re trying to sell a game. The artwork had that nostalgic, “Earthbound”-feel, but it didn’t feel like anything new. From the trailer, you could see some silly dialogue but silly doesn’t make a game. And the initial gameplay didn’t feel terribly revolutionary. Read more »
“Journal”
Not the best read...
During the Steam Summer and Winter Sales, I try to expand my gaming resume. It’s a perfect time for it because the great deals allow you to take that leap with a new genre or lesser known title without all that financial commitment. When I browse the sales, I try not to let the category or tags dictate my choices. I’m a little timid about trying new games (I’m not sure why), so sometimes something that is visually original in some way makes starting a new title easier for me. Read more »
“About Love, Hate and the other ones”
A Charming Puzzle Platformer by Black Pants Studio
While perusing Steam I came across an interesting looking puzzle game that hadn't caught my eye before. "About Love, Hate and the other ones" is a one-player puzzle platformer by Tobias Bilgeri of Black Pants Studio. The game started out life as part of his graduation from the School of Arts and Design Kassel. It was released Dec. 12 on Steam, and Nov. 20 on the Apple App Store for iOS. Read more »
“Hearthstone: Goblins vs. Gnomes”
Target Random Review for +2 Final Score
If we know anything about engineering in the “Warcraft” universe, it’s that it’s crazy. When it works well, it works incredibly well. When it doesn’t, it can all blow up in your face. It’s with this mindset that Blizzard went into the development of “Hearthstone: Goblins vs. Gnomes” and took on the quirks of both goblin and gnome engineering. Read more »
“Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix”
The Heart Grows Strong ... with a Few Heartaches
The first few “Kingdom Hearts” games, “Kingdom Hearts,” “Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories,” and “Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days” were given the HD treatment with “Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix,” and they felt great going from the PlayStation 2 to the PlayStation 3 (with the exception of “358/2 Days,” as it was only a movie for the collection). In fact, the first game happened to be the “Final Mix” version, which was seen for the first time legally outside of Japan. As a big “Kingdom Hearts” fan, it was fantastic seeing the game in HD and getting the content people couldn’t get outside of Japan. Now it’s “Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix” time.
“Kingdom Hearts 2.5” includes “Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix,” “Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Final Mix,” and “Kingdom Hearts Re:coded” (“Re:coded” being movie-only just like “358/2 Day”). Do these games hold up today, or do they start to show stagnation of the series? I’d say more of the former, but sadly some of the latter creeps in to hamper these games. But the good does outweigh the bad in this case. Read more »
TellTale’s “Game of Thrones: Iron From Ice”
Telltale and Game of Thrones is like a match made in heaven.
Games of Thrones is a rich universe, full of family houses, names, intangling alliances and memorable locations... all of which are probably reasons that Telltale Games decided to make their own attempt at a story set in Westeros.
Instead of crafting its own story — like TellTale has in "The Walking Dead" and "The Wolf Among Us" — in "Game of Thrones," the events take place around the third season of the TV show. Read more »
“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2”
The Bear Is out for Blood ... Again!
“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” the first game in the series, was a pleasant surprise for the horror genre. The Chuck E. Cheese’s animatronics always gave off an unsettling feeling, and with Freddy and his “merry” band of friends trying to stuff people into suits, I don’t think I can look at robots the same way again without thinking imminent death looming nearby. Read more »
