Another simple, single-screened stage-based platformer published by EastAsiaSoft, Color Pals is a low-cost way to easily increase your Gamerscore while offering an hour of twitch platforming. The gimmick behind each of the…
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Adventures of Poppe (Switch) Review
A retro 2D platformer with slight Metroid gameplay, Adventures of Poppe has its heart in the right place but is bogged down with tedious backtracking, cheap difficulty, and the lack of direction….
Mangavania (XSX) Review with stream
Despite what the name implies, Mangavania doesn’t have much Metroid in it. If anything, it might be more closely related to something like Ninja Gaiden since gameplay is divided into 20 individual…
Arye and the Crystal Comet (XSX) Review with stream
Although there is plenty of slow walking, Arye and the Crystal Comet isn’t a walking simulator – it is more of a flying simulator. There is no way to die but at…
Gematombe (XSX) Review with stream
Taking the block breaking gameplay of classic Arkanoid and mixing it with the competitive matching mechanic of Bust-A-Move, Gematombe is a unique pick-up-and-play $15 downloadable title that is pleasantly surprising. Made by…
Volley Pals (Xbox One) Review with stream
Developed by Naisu,Games, creators of Mokoko X, Volley Pals is a super simple take on classic Volleyball. While it lacks options and depth, the accessible fast-paced gameplay offers basic fun while it…
Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story (XSX) Review with stream
Don’t be distracted by the goofy name, Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story is a pleasant horizontal shooter that features 4 player local co-op in a world that references different types of food…
Hyper-5 (XSX) Review with stream
A budget horizontal shooter by EastAsiaSoft, Hyper-5 doesn’t exactly have the highest level of polish but can still provide some entertainment value if you can deal with the missteps. If you watch…
Pirates Outlaws (XSX) Review
The inspiration behind Pirates Outlaws is easily referenced to 2017’s Slay The Spire. Honestly, the only difference is that BlitWorks’ title is based around pirates, the sea, and swashbuckling instead of venturing…
Gunman Tales (XSX) Review with stream
Published by Ratalaika Games and developed by a small indie team, Gunman Tales is a brilliant action strategy game that mixes genres to staggering results. From an overhead perspective like classic Civilization,…