The majority of RPGs follow the troupes such as a hero murdering throngs of enemies to get stronger or trying to defeat the overbearing evil that is sweeping across the land. Moon attempts to create an RPG experience but without using these RPG stereotypes that have been around forever. Definitely a product of its time,…
Active Neurons 2 (Xbox One) Review
Sometimes You released Active Neurons about half a year ago and I praised this puzzle game for being simple, approachable, and providing a casual experience that offers rewarding gameplay. To my surprise, a sequel has become available so soon after the release of the original. In summary, Active Neurons 2 is the exact same game…
Xbox games on sale for the week of September 22, 2020
The following Xbox games are on sale through September 28, 2020: Xbox One: Content Title Content Type Discount Notes Agent A: A Puzzle In Disguise Xbox One X Enhanced 75% DWG* Almost There: The Platformer Xbox One X Enhanced 85% DWG* Bully Scholarship Edition Xbox One Backward Compatible 60% Publisher Sale Crashbots Xbox One X…
Bake ‘n Switch (Switch) Review
Designed specifically with four-player co-op in mind, Bake ‘n Switch has a strong emphasis on multiplayer gameplay. In fact, the multiplayer component is required; there is no single player mode whatsoever. Even though there is an online component, the experience is marred with imbalance and technical issues, something that is inexcusable for a $30 digital…
Journey of the Broken Circle (Switch) Review
Although Journey of the Broken Circle has simple but compelling gameplay, a soft color palette that is always pleasing, and a memorable bitter-sweet emotional story, its main focus is on its message that is bigger than the sum of its parts. Even though the player is controlling a Pac-Man shaped circle through physics-based platforming challenges,…
Alwa’s Legacy coming to Switch September 29th
Indie developer Elden Pixels has just announced via the Nintendo Life Showcase that Alwa’s Legacy, the successor to the critically acclaimed 8-bit inspired platformer Alwa’s Awakening, is launching on Nintendo Switch for £13.99 / $17.99 / €14.99. Alwa’s Legacy released on Steam in June garnering high praise from players, now Elden Pixels is bringing the…
Touhou Luna Nights (Xbox One) Review
Touhou Luna Nights is a creative and thoughtful Metroidvania as it gives the player a wondrously overpowered ability, stopping time, but balances it with the high risk/reward Graze system. The ranged attacks of the main character are also badass and the pixel art is so well done screenshots of the game should be hanging in…
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (PS4) Review (PS4) Review
Vanillaware, known for developing games such as Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Dragon’s Crown, and Odin Sphere, has made a name for themselves through their always amazing 2D art and action-based combat. Their newest title, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, retains their high mark for some of the best sprite work in the industry, but pulls back…
Xbox games on sale for the week of September 15, 2020
The following Xbox games are on sale through September 21, 2020. Xbox One: Content Title Content Type Discount Notes 7th Sector Xbox One Game 40% Spotlight Sale Ailment Xbox One X Enhanced 35% DWG* Anima: Gate of Memories – The Nameless Chronicles Xbox One Game 50% DWG* Atomicrops Xbox One Game 30% DWG* Awesome Zombie…
Tank Mechanic Simulator (Switch) Review
Tank Mechanic Simulator is the next title in the long library of mechanic sims by Ultimate Games S.A. Although each title gets slightly better with each release, Tank Mechanic Simulator is largely the same game only with the addition of terrain modifying features found in Demolish & Build. Instead of fixing cars, buses, or motorcycles…