A PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GAMES
A precision platformer, Sockventure doesn’t bring anything new to the genre but offers some short-burst entertainment thanks to a more approachable difficulty factor. Not nearly as difficult as Super Meat Boy but more challenging than the hardest Mario stages, Sockventure never reaches annoyingly high levels of frustration. Sure, you will die but each mistake is […]
It is a new week. You know what that means!? Yes, another half dozen rogue-based titles are released on the digital marketplace of your choice. Revita is another one of these games to be released in this massively over crowded genre but has a couple tricks up its sleeve to separate it from most. In […]
Z-Warp is a vertical shmup that has unique gameplay mechanics that separates it from other shooters and will keep you coming back for more game over after game over. Gameplay is actually very simple but very intuitive, responsive, and thoughtful. Holding the shoot button unleashes a powerful blast but at the cost of reduced movement […]
Bomberman Tournament has one of the best single-pak multi-boot modes on the system. It is so feature rich and packed with quality, this could easily pass as a multi-cart link mode. This is a full fledged Bomberman game for up to 4 players by only needing one cartridge. Revenge Mode. Fishing Mode. 8 playable zones […]
This week, me and Gillman try some Stranger of Paradise and wonder how/why this game was made. Who asked for this? So strange.
An ode to OutRun, Slipstream is an 80s indie driving game about drifting at right angles to make right turns, outfitted with a wondrous pixelated backdrop. It isn’t exactly original and tracks are pretty bland (you’re either just cruising straightaways or drifting hard) but it is still a cool experience. There are a handful of […]
Beast Shooter: Mezase Beast King is a Japanese exclusive Konami GBA title that features a Single-Pak link multi-boot mode. Unfortunately, without an English patch, it is difficult to determine exact gameplay details but I did manage to find two Single-Pak link modes as I stumbled my way through the main menu. Gameplay is basically like […]
Big Bang Pro Wrestling is the latest Neogeo Pocket Color game to be re-released digitally on the Switch eShop. To this point, I have covered every NGPC re-release, including the Steam version of the of Vol.1 compilation, and have to say that this wrestling title is my least favorite of the current titles available. At […]
Hardcore Pool is a decent pool game that supports up to 4 players from the use of a single game pak. Control is easy and intuitive, there are several tables available, and each player must select a stereotypical avatar character before each match. Kowalski! Emm-effing legend! This is Single-Pak link!
A simple action platformer, Horned Knight is a low cost digital downloadable title (a limited run physical version is available via Red Art Games) about jumping, avoiding hazards, dashing, killing monsters, and wall jumping to reach the goal. It isn’t anything you have not played before but it is a casual, enjoyable experience especially for […]
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