Beat Souls is a rhythm action game not unlike Rock Band or Guitar Hero but is published by EastAsiaSoft, a game studio that mostly releases 2D action/platform type games. Having a music-focused…
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Ocean’s Heart (Switch) Review
Clearly inspired by classic Zelda titles, Ocean’s Heart is basically the combat and gameplay progression of A Link To the Past but mixed with the island hopping of Wind Waker all from…
Grapple Dog (Switch) Review
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,…
Spirit Roots (Xbox One) Review
Spirit Roots in an indie side scrolling platformer that has a similar presentation to Rayman Legends which could be enough to entice fans into playing it. This is a small indie developed…
El Gancho (Xbox One) Review with stream
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…
Broken Blades (Switch) Review
We originally reviewed the PC release of Broken Blades in 2021 and everything said there holds true to this console port. It is a low-budget 2D side-scrolling roguelite with chunky combat and…
Swords & Bones (Switch) Review
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….
Pandemic Shooter (Switch) Review
Pandemic Shooter is a five dollar, cel-shaded FPS on Switch made available from Cave Games and No Gravity Games. It might be a 3D shooter but its gameplay is essentially one-dimensional, basic,…
Cake Invaders (Xbox One) Review with Stream
Cake Invaders, the latest release by EastAsiaSoft, is basically a modern version of classic Missile Command. The overall goal is the still the same, protect the bottom of the screen from incoming…
Theatre of Sorrows (Switch) Review
Published by Ultimate Games, Theatre of Sorrows is a visual novel roguelike with a focus on player choice. With many endings, a deep crafting system, and nicely drawn comic book style art…