Grapple Dog is a no nonsense, straight-to-the-point action platformer that is almost entirely based around a grapple hook. If you have been following my coverage of games over these last two decades, I have stated on several occasions that there are two gameplay elements that can make almost any game instantly better and more fun: […]

El Gancho is the latest roguelite title to be released on all the digital platforms but differentiates itself with a unique laser-hook tool, aka a grapple hook.  Impressively cool when in motion and put in the hands of a master, it is a fun mechanic, that is, if you can grasp the learning curve. Playing […]

Swords & Bones reminds me of Swords And Sandals: Spartacus because their titles and gameplay are similar.  Both games are 2D pixel-based side-scrollers with endearing platforming, combat mechanics, and a hulking hero. Swords & Bones just has a more ghost and demons fantasy theme with slower paced and more deliberate gameplay. One element I like […]

The following discounts will be available through Feb. 14, 2022. Xbox One: Content Title Content Type Discount Notes 1979 Revolution: Black Friday Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 70% ID@Xbox Sleuth Sale 39 Days to Mars Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 33% ID@Xbox Sleuth Sale A Boy and His Blob Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 33% […]

Microsoft announced the following games will be free during February 2022 for Xbox Live Gold/Ultimate subscribers. -Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse ($24.99): Available February 1 to 28-Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield ($11.99): Available February 16 to March 15-Hydrophobia ($8.99): Available February 1 to 15-Band of Bugs ($9.99): Available February 16 to 28 Broken Sword 5: The […]

Demoniaca: Everlasting Night combines the exploratory action of Metroid but implements fighting game mechanics from something like Street Fighter. It is a unique pairing that works for better and worse. Originally released on PC in 2019, EastAsiaSoft has released this dark and mature game to all current gen consoles.  A young girl’s village was burned […]

With purposely designed chunky PSOne-style polygons, Breakneck City is a retro low-poly beat’em up carrying a 90s vibe.  Even with a few blemishes, this game is a quality throwback to simpler times. Instead of saving your girlfriend from an angry gang, two female bruisers take to the streets to seek revenge on arsonists. The plot […]

Outside of Metroid Dread, Trash Quest is probably the next best Metroid-like experience I have had in 2021. It is short, compact, and nearly perfectly paced, easily demonstrating that big things can come in small packages. Trash Quest features Metroid gameplay with a very small touch of rogue elements, giving it a slightly different twist […]

Puyo Pop (2002) on GBA has one of the best Single-Pak linkable mutliplayer options on the system. Puyo Puyo is always a good time and basically the whole game is here through the use of one game pak and some link cables. This video demonstrates this quality multi-boot option.

A 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 […]