In SYNTHETIK 2 mankind’s utopia has been torn apart by the rise of the Machine Gods, determined to strike back. The faltering human resistance movement has one last hope – a forgotten android prototype tucked away in a secret lab. SYNTHETIK 2 is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where you must experiment and adapt to…
Brotherhood United (PS4) Review with stream
Taking 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,…
Pretty Girls Panic! PLUS (PS4) Review with stream
Sequel 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. …
These are the free Xbox games for December 2021
The following Xbox games will be free to Xbox Live Gold and Ultimate members in December 2021. The Escapists 2 ($19.99): Available December 1 to 31 Tropico 5 – Penultimate Edition ($24.99): Available December 16 to January 15 Orcs Must Die! ($14.99): Available December 1 to 15 Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet ($9.99): Available December 16…
Cotton 100% (PS4) Review with stream
Originally released in 1998 for the Super Famicom, this Japan exclusive was the second title released in the Cotton series. Like games in this niche series, the gameplay is pick-up-and-playable but the lacking quality of life features is disappointing for a 2021 release. Taking a note from Gradius, players can select from a few different…
Panorama Cotton (PS4) Review with stream
Originally released in 1994 on the Sega Mega Drive, Cotton Panorama is an on rails shooter that looks and feels a lot like Sega’s Space Harrier. For the pre-polygon era, the quasi-3D effect probably blew minds back in the day, and doesn’t look bad today, but the novelty is only skin deep as the gameplay…
Crazy Gravity (Xbox One) Review with stream
Playing as an astronaut that needs to power his ship, Crazy Gravity is a simple Point A to Point B platformer. With no offensive powers, this low cost digital download is all about avoiding obstacles, collecting that lightning bolt icon, then reaching the finish line. The gimmick comes from the control reversing mechanic. Each stage…
These are the Xbox games on sale for the week of November 16, 2021
The following Xbox games are discounted through November 22, 2021. Xbox One: Content Title Content Type Discount Notes 0 Degrees Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 30% Spotlight Sale 1000 Neverwinter Zen Add-On 10% Spotlight Sale 11-11 Memories Retold Xbox One X Enhanced 85% Publisher Sale 11000 Neverwinter Zen Add-On 20% Spotlight Sale 2000 Neverwinter Zen…
Full Xbox One/XSX backwards compatibility list
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Xbox, Microsoft added more games to the Xbox One/Xbox Series X backwards compatibility list. Due to licensing issues, Microsoft has claimed this will be the last batch of games added to the backwards compatibility list. Here is the full list: Content Title Content Type Discount Notes 0 day Attack on…
Savage Halloween (Xbox One) Review with stream
Released just in time for the 2021 Halloween season, Savage Halloween by QUByte Interactive and 2nd Boss is a Mega Man style run-and-gunner featuring 8-bit NES-style visuals, three different playable characters each with their own skillset, and several levels to tackle. This is an unexpectedly quality retro action title. The narrative opens with some cutscenes…