A PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GAMES
Willy Jetman: Astromonkey’s Revenge is not only a nominee for “best name for a video game” for 2020, it features retro inspired 2D action platforming with a monkey who travels by jetpack. Playing as a chimp in charge of waste management, his spaceship gets nailed by an asteroid because he was busy doing his bathroom […]
There is a lot to get excited about when it comes to Hardcore Mecha. Not only are there some combat-intense mech battles, there are also on-foot segments (which incorporate stealth), a super crisp 2D art style, and a soundtrack that ties it all together. It scratches that mech itch whether you had one or not. […]
Originally released for tablets and mobile devices, then ported to PC, now available on Switch, Worlds of Magic: Planar Conquest is a 4X strategy title that has some redeeming qualities if players are willing to get over the long learning curve. Even for players familiar with any Civilization, Age of Empires, or Heroes of Might […]
Shinobi, the latest game from the SEGA AGES roster of games, is a challenging 2D side-scrolling Switch eShop download. The emulation wizards at M2 are continuing their streak of releasing old games through quality emulation and adding features to enhance the player experience. Ninja master Joe Musashi is tasked with rescuing hostages from a criminal […]
The pioneer of the cute’em up 2D shooter genre, Fantasy Zone is the next title in the SEGA AGES line-up by M2. Perhaps most easily described as Defender with adorable pastel colors and a leveling mechanic, this screen wrapping shooter is rather difficult. Unlike other most shooters, take R-Type for example, the player can freely […]
Originally released on PC in 2018, Demolish & Build is essentially the same PC version just ported to Switch. With a bigger emphasis on demolishing over building, the player is assigned tasks to complete with construction tools and vehicles. Once a job is completed, the player is awarded more cash in which bigger and better […]
With a mix of fluid, hand-drawn pastel art and flowing combat, Super Crush K.O. is an indie beat-em gem. Karen, who is dressed like an early 90s high-schooler, is on a quest to save her cat from being loved by female robot. Along the way, the player must destroy a massive amount of robot critters […]
Published by Nintendo, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is a Switch exclusive fans didn’t expect when it launched in mid-2019. Unfortunately, gameplay is an unbalanced mess but the narrative provides tons of fan service. Developed by Koei, usually best known for their Dynasty Warriors titles, it is pretty cool seeing an army of Marvel characters joining […]
Originally released on PC in 2019, Technosphere Reload is a slower paced marble rolling sim where the ultimate goal is to get from Point A to Point B. Along the way, the player must overcome all sorts of traps and hazards as well as platforming obstacles like jumps and moving floors. Unlike other ball rollers, […]
The developers at Big Ant released the original AO International Tennis title in 2018. Now, two years later, AO Tennis 2 feels like weak DLC at best over the original as flaws remain uncorrected in this sophomore effort. AO, which stands for Australian Open, is a simulation tennis game that lacks detail and options. Upon […]
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