From the banner graphic, screenshots, and trailer, Angry Alligator seems like it is a Feeding Frenzy-style arcade action game but first impressions can lie. Instead, AA is a broken mess of an open-world action game with light RPG mechanics that could very well drive the player to drink. Starting in the corner of the map, […]
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Mastho is Together (Xbox One) Review with StreamMastho is Together is another EastAsiaSoft and Ratalaika Games low cost downloadable 2D “get to the other side” platformer. Much like Castle of the Pixel Skulls, there isn’t much in terms of abilities; the player can jump and wall jump, there are extra to collect, or secrets to find. Although there isn’t much gameplay here, […]
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Castle of the Pixel Skulls (Xbox One) Review with streamA very simple platformer made by a small team, Castle of the Pixel Skulls is a retro throwback that controls well, is pick-up-and-playable by anyone, but there isn’t much meat on this skeleton’s bones. Using only the analog stick and a single button to jump, there is no gimmick with this basic 2D platformer. There […]
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Gynoug (Xbox One) Review with streamFrom the same team that ported Greylancer to modern consoles, Gynoug is another Sega Mega Drive exclusive now made accessible to American players for the first time. Much like Greylancer, this is an entertaining shooter, especially for fans of the genre and that never played the original, but the lacking quality of life features are […]
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Circa Infinity (Xbox One) Review with streamCirca Infinity deserves a ton of credit for providing a new approach to the platforming genre. Instead of running to the right to reach the goal, players jump to the next stage from within a circling pinwheel, hence the “infinity” portion of the title. Although interesting, the challenge is not for the faint of heart. […]
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Clockwork Aquario (PS4) Review with streamOriginally developed in 1992, Westone’s 2D arcade game was shelved in fear of it looking like an artifact when compared to 3D polygon based titles that were becoming the norm. Better late than never, Clockwork Aquario has now received a second life thanks to the dedicated work of ININ games by releasing it on PS4 […]
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The Last Stand: Aftermath (Xbox Series X) Review with streamThe Last Stand: Aftermath is the latest roguelike game to hit digital marketplaces but has a few differences that separate it from the other dozen rogue titles released this week. (It seems every game is a rogue these days.) First difference is the isometric perspective with 3D models. Unfortunately, the bland browns and grays provide […]
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Okinawa Rush (Xbox One) Review with StreamOkinawa Rush is easily the most insane game I have played in a long time. The old school pixel art caught my eye when I watched the initial trailer but I had no clue how visceral, frantic, and absolutely mental this game is. Even during my first stream, embedded below, I was super confused by […]
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Brotherhood United (PS4) Review with streamTaking the run-and-gun action of Metal Slug with the narrative approach of Double Dragon II, Brotherhood United is an easy going, mindless but fun way to spend a gaming hour thanks to Myoubouth and EastAsiaSoft. One of your bros gets kidnapped which puts you in charge of the rescue. Always having access to a handgun, […]
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Pretty Girls Panic! PLUS (PS4) Review with streamSequel to the original Pretty Girls Panic! released just a few months ago, Pretty Girls Panic! PLUS is more of the same. My article on the original game can be found HERE. The “Panic” portion of the title comes from trying to fill portions of the screen before an enemy or projectile interrupts your enclosure. […]
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