There are not a ton of Nintendo Switch titles that everyone in my family loves to play together, but Mario Party has always been the franchise that does. With so many great and fun games to play, an evening of Mario Party is a ,pretty big deal in the Roffel household. It’s a call for pizza and snacks, drinks, and more! While I still give the torch to the Nintendo 64, the Nintendo Switch is almost as good as it…
The NES and SNES had a lot of rpgs. So does the Nintendo Switch. There are many rpgs that try to mimic the NES/SNES too. Some are good and some are bad. 8-Bit Adventures 2 looks like an NES jrpg. Is it a good game? Here’s our review! In 8-bit Adventures 2, a young orphan wants to help out the hero who saved him and his friends and gets involved in a world saving quest. The story sounds pretty basic…
NHL 25 has arrived, and hockey fans around the world can enjoy important, albeit minor improvements to the franchise.
Hide the Corpse VR is a unique and hilarious puzzle game that takes full advantage of the immersive capabilities of virtual reality. As the title suggests, your primary objective is to discreetly hide a lifeless body before the police arrive. While the premise may seem simple, the execution is surprisingly engaging and challenging. The Gameplay Loop The game’s core mechanic revolves around time management ...
Over the past week, I have been doing a lot of two different things – playing EA FC 25 and reading previous reviews I’ve written for past soccer titles. And there is one constant across all the reviews I’ve written, at least for the last few years. And that constant is, if you are a hardcore fan of EA FC then purchase this year’s iteration; if you are a casual fan and you own last years game, just ...
Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the newest game in the Zelda franchise. It is also a very different Zelda experience in many ways. Is it a good game? Will fans of the franchise enjoy it? Here’s our review of Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for the Nintendo Switch. In Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom the world of Hyrule is in danger from mysterious rifts that have appeared all over. And this time, its up ...
Hide the Corpse VR is a unique and hilarious puzzle game that takes full advantage of the immersive capabilities of virtual reality. As the title suggests, your primary objective is to discreetly hide a lifeless body before the police arrive. While the premise may seem simple, the execution is surprisingly engaging and challenging. The Gameplay Loop The game’s core mechanic revolves around time management ...
Copycat is a narrative-driven indie game that offers a unique perspective on the world through the eyes of a shelter cat named Dawn. The game’s simple yet captivating gameplay allows players to experience a deeply personal story about friendship, loneliness, and finding one’s place in the world. A Tale of Loss and Resilience The story begins innocently enough, with Dawn living a comfortable life in a ...
Unholy on PS5 is a captivating blend of horror, adventure, and psychological suspense. Set in a sinister underworld, the game immerses players in a haunting atmosphere filled with grotesque creatures and unsettling environments. Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide ...
Funko Fusion is a unique gaming experience that brings together iconic characters from various franchises into a single, open-world adventure. As a fan of both Funko Pop! collectibles and video games, I was eager to dive into this title, but my experience was somewhat mixed. The core mechanics are very similar to Lego games, which makes sense because much of the team had previously worked on some of the Lego ...
In the world of gaming peripherals, a solid mouse is as crucial as a high-performance keyboard or a top-tier graphics card. The Turtle Beach Kone II Air is one such mouse, designed with gamers in mind and built for comfort, customization, and style. After spending significant time with this mouse, I can confidently say that it strikes an excellent balance between form and function. With its ergonomics tailored ...
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 is a unique title that offers a niche yet surprisingly satisfying experience for those who enjoy the thrill of dismantling colossal vessels. While it may not be for everyone, its methodical gameplay and the sheer satisfaction of reducing a ship to scrap metal can be incredibly rewarding. Gameplay: The core gameplay loop revolves around acquiring contracts to dismantle ships. Players ...
You may have heard that Demon’s Souls is pretty tough. That’s not entirely accurate. The truth is that Demon’s Souls is very, very simple. Everything about it is signposted. It wants you to exploit every inch of it. Enemies show what they’re doing from a million miles away. There’s always somewhere to hide, or to run to. And now, with the arrival of the remake on PS5, you have over ...
Last year, Telltale elevated point and click games to a new level with their first season of the award-winning The Walking Dead. Creating a follow-up to that fantastic set of titles was a difficult task for Telltale, and they mostly succeeded. While there are moments of brilliance, season two doesn’t reach the level of excellence that season one was able to achieve.
Racing games can generally be played in a variety of ways. While those that love Gran Turismo the most might play it as a simulator, it's just as easy to experience it as some approximation of Mario Kart, crashing into other vehicles on long bends or swinging onto the grass when necessary. NASCAR '14 is all about tight lines and clever driving, a fact that makes it both very playable and undoubtedly niche.
Cybernet was a video game focussed TV show here in the UK back when the PS2 launched. When they weren't showing and reshowing the opening of Metal Gear Solid 2, they were showing and reshowing clips from Final Fantasy X. Look at the graphics! Look at the characters! And, oh, they've got voices as well!
Video gaming's first yellow circular celebrity has turned 30 this year, and instead of getting trashed with friends Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, he's taking a trip down memory lane, through the highlights (and low-lights) of his prestigious career.
Killer is Dead is a hard game to pin down. You play as an executioner for a government agency that hunts out murderers for the general public. It plays a little like something from Platinum, a third-person action game with an anime flair. That flair runs deeper than just the visual style though, and a unique fantastical twist makes it all the more unusual. Expect blood, whimsy, sex, adventure and intrigue.
I have loved Harry Potter for as long as I can remember. I love books. I love movies. I love games. As a sports guy, I always enjoyed the idea of Quidditch, even if the sport itself seemed completely absurd. The thing is, to read about Quidditch and to play a game of Quidditch feels like two different things. I was willing to give this game a try, and thanks to Warner Bros. we got that opportunity over the ...
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 is a unique title that offers a niche yet surprisingly satisfying experience for those who enjoy the thrill of dismantling colossal vessels. While it may not be for everyone, its methodical gameplay and the sheer satisfaction of reducing a ship to scrap metal can be incredibly rewarding. Gameplay: The core gameplay loop revolves around acquiring contracts to dismantle ships. Players ...
It’s not often that a company can release a title and claim they’ve come close to landing alongside Nintendo greats like Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario Galaxy. But here we are in 2024, looking at a brand new release on the PlayStation 5, and this is as close any competitor has come to reaching the heights Nintendo has. Astro Bot is a fantastic experience throughout, and although completing the game doesn’t ...
Star Wars Outlaws excels in its presentation. The game’s environments are beautifully rendered, capturing the iconic aesthetics of the Star Wars galaxy. From the bustling cityscapes of Mirogana to the desolate landscapes of Tosche Station, each location feels distinct and immersive. The vibrant color palette and attention to detail create a truly atmospheric experience. While the open-world ...
Empty Shell is a top-down, roguelike survival horror game that casts players into a desolate, grayscale research facility. The game’s stark visual style, combined with its tense atmosphere and challenging gameplay, creates a unique and compelling experience. The game’s most striking feature is its black and white aesthetic. This choice not only adds a sense of eerie desolation but also emphasizes the ...
Step into the shoes of a weary wanderer in Exhausted Man, a physics-based puzzle game that offers a humorous and relatable take on the mundane. This indie title invites players to navigate a world where even the simplest tasks become a herculean effort. The game’s premise is as straightforward as it is quirky: you play as a man who can only move by crawling or sliding. This limitation turns everyday ...
Do you like cats? Do you like Sudoku? Well, then, you may or may not be interested in Sudocats! Check out our review for Sudocats, a unique take on Sudoku, for the Xbox Series S. Sudocats is a puzzle game thats based on Sudoku but instead of numbers, the puzzles use cats. You will have to find the right order to place the cats. Certain cats can’t be next to each other and you can’t have the same cat ...
The biggest change to the Borderlands formula in Pre-Sequel - aside from the game's setting, which affects gameplay and aesthetics in a number of ways - are the game's character classes, all based on characters previously seen in the series. These new classes will still serve familiar roles on the battlefield
Trials Fusion is the newest title in the physics-defying bike series. In this game, you have to earn medals across a variety of tracks. You earn the medals through completing these stages in a certain time, and beneath a certain crashes. If you're worried about crashing, there are a lot of checkpoints throughout, which you'll soon find are very much needed. The game gets quite difficult at the end, and earning ...
PopCap did a lot of things right when they developed Plants vs Zombies for every platform imaginable - Mac, PC, Xbox, Playstation, DS, iOS, and Android - and the success of that game has led to multiple sequels. Plants vs Zombies 2's free to play model scared some since it was a departure from the original set-price model, however, PopCap again delivered a solid product, and one that did not require any ...
Persona 4 Arena, developed by Arc System Works and published by Atlus, takes the stars of the critically acclaimed JRPG Persona 4, and places them in a 2D style fighting game, where they are forced to do battle with one another in order to progress, and must discover why their close friend Teddy is hosting the fighting tournament, P-1 Grand Prix.
Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Ghosts is the latest instalment in the popular Call Of Duty franchise.Best known for it's highly addictive online multiplayer, Call Of Duty: Ghosts also offers a campaign mode that sends players on an action packed, globe trotting adventure.
OnePlus, a leading global technology brand, today announced the launch of its most advanced true wireless earbuds to date, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. Building upon the success of the critically acclaimed Buds Pro 2, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 offer a superior listening experience with class-leading noise cancellation, spatial audio, and stunning sound powered by Dynaudio, the renowned Danish loudspeaker ...
When it comes to phone reviews and GamesReviews, you know we focus on these devices as things for the common person, those wanting to play games, listen to some music, and watch some videos. We look at these not from a technical standpoint, but rather a useability stand point. It’s why, I believe, our phone reviews over the past few years have been so successful. This phone is definitely not for the common ...
A new Pokémon Presents aired today on youtube. Check it out below and then come back here for our thoughts on it. The new Pokémon Presents today gave updates on the mobile apps and most importantly…Scarlet/Violet! The footage for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet looked amazing. The multiplayer especially impressed. You can team up with friends and go around catching Pokémon and riding your Pokémon-like motorcycles. ...
There is no doubt that people get more encouraged with fast visual results. And that is the reason they prefer videos instead of other visual content. What people wish to see the most is an engaging video. It can fascinate viewers longer and intensely. For instance, you can design a personalized compact video for your followers and share it with them. What’s important is to know that there’s always ...
Do you remember the Gameboy Printer? No? Well, thats okay. Nintendo has announced a new printer (and smartphone app) for smartphones! Nintendo and Fujifilm are collaborating on a new Smartphone printer and app. Here are the details from a press release: “Mississauga, ON, April 22, 2021 – FUJIFILM Corporation in collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd. is revolutionizing how gamers can share their game ...
May 6, 2021 – After selling over two million copies worldwide on PC and console, Pathea Games and Pixmain today announced the hit game, My Time at Portia, is coming to mobile. Fans of the original will now be able to explore and craft their way through the Town of Portia in a seamless mobile experience for iOS and Android devices. My Time at Portia became a blockbuster title through its PC launch in 2019. ...
Do you like Golf? Do you wish there was a game that has a golf story with some Fantasy world RPG elements in it? If you answer yes to this then RPGolf Legends is your answer.
With the upcoming launch of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch, we thought we would re-share some of our old Xenoblade Chronicles reviews, starting with Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Nintendo Wii U! If you haven't played this game, and have access to a Wii U, it's a fantastic experience!
Revenant Saga is rpg developer KEMCO's newest game for the Wii U. I played this game and now I can tell you all about it! Is Revenant Saga a good rpg?
Wii U indie games are starting to become a rare thing. Whenever a new Wii U game comes out, I find myself smiling and hoping that its a good game. Anmal Gods for Wii U came out last week. I have been playing it for review and I'm finally ready to share with what I thought of the game.
One of the best things about Indies is that they are not afraid of being weird. Indies generally take more chances than third party developers and create games that are unique and interesting. Not all of these unique and interesting games are good, but I love how Indies are willing to experiment. Take, for instance, Back to Bed for Wii U. You would not see a third party, maybe not even a first party developer, ...
If Harvest Moon and a cute 2D tower defense game had a love child, it might look like Plantera for the Wii U and 3DS eshops. Build a garden, add animals, and defend that garden like crazy from outside threats! Plantera sounds like it might be a good game for simulation and tower defense fans…but is it? The Wii U and 3DS versions of Plantera have some differences but the basic gameplay is the same between ...
To many people, the Playstation Vita is a system known best for only its Indies and its ports. When I saw the trailer for Vita Indie game Z-Run, I was shocked to find out it wasn't a port from a mobile game. With its poor visuals, simple Temple Run style gameplay and lack of depth, I was sure that Z-Run was a zombie re-skin of some dime-a-dozen endless runner, build for mobile technology and quickly ported to ...
Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc is a zany experience filled with boundless creativity. Developed by Spike Chunsoft (the studio responsible for similar games in the Zero Escape series), and originally released for the PSP all the way back in 2010, Danganronpa has spawned an anime and manga over in Japan before its port to the Vita this year; and it’s easy to see why.
The match 3 puzzle genre has been lacking innovation as of late. Thankfully, Futurlab has an extraordinary habit of changing up the ‘norm’ and Surge Deluxe is certainly no exception!!
Tearaway is, simply put, a creative gem. It’s a game solely created to showcase the power of Vita’s hardware, and just how pleasant of an experience a videogame can be.
Street Fighter X Tekken was kind of a big deal when it was first announced, and perhaps even helped the Mortal Kombat remake to herald in a new wave of fighting titles. Along with its companion title, the long presumed dead Tekken X Street Fighter, Street Fighter X Tekken was going to combine two of the biggest names in fighting, dozens of the most recognisable characters, all within a blended style that meant ...
Atlus has always been known to deliver niche JRPG experiences; games that don’t sell well but are critical darlings. They have plenty of exceptional titles under their belt such as Catherine and Shin Megami Tensei IV, but Persona 4 is quite possibly their finest work yet. The fourth entry in the Persona series originally made its debut on the PS2 back in 2008. The game was met with immense critical reception, so ...
Although the Yo-Kai Watch franchise is gaining some traction in the West - more so in Europe and less so in the United States and Canada - there are still many gamers and anime fans out there who know little, if anything, about the franchise itself. To them, the name Jibanyan and Whisper mean nothing, and if you mention the town of Springdale, most people are likely to ask, "Do you mean Springfield, like in the ...
In my preview for Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser's Jr's Journey I mentioned that I had never played Bowser's Inside Story before. So when it came time to do my review, I decided to not compare the game to the original. In fact, I decided to not compare the game to previous Mario & Luigi games at all. Basically I wanted to ask: Is Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey a good game(s)?
I’ve been playing video games for a few decades now, and I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve never played a WarioWare game in my life. When the game launched a few weeks ago, I began watching video of our good friend Abdallah Smash, and instantly thought, “That looks like a lot of fun.” Well, now I have played it; what did I think? Let’s dive in!
I’ve been enjoying Dragon Lapis for the 3DS a lot. Check out my preview of the game here. And now its time for my review of Dragon Lapis. Is this a 3DS rpg that you’ll want to download? I like how Dragon Lapis starts with a cutscene that gives us background into its world. As the game continues, we get a lot more world building and interesting plot twists. All of the characters in this game are ...
Even if you are not a long time fan of the Pokémon franchise, there is one thing you probably do know: Pokémon don’t talk to humans and humans don’t talk to Pokémon. Sure, based on emotions of a Pokémon - or even their actions - a good trainer can determine what a Pokémon is thinking or feeling; but to actually talk to one? That is basically unheard of. So when we learned about the popular Japanese Detective ...
There are not too many developers releasing 3DS eshop games at anymore. Most of the developers have switched over to the Switch. One of the developers that it is still putting out games for the 3DS is KEMCO. Their newest game for the system is called Machine Knight. It is a jrpg. What do I think of it? Read on to find out! Machine Knight has an interesting story, although I do wish it had a little less ...
NHL 25 has arrived, and hockey fans around the world can enjoy important, albeit minor improvements to the franchise.
Over the past week, I have been doing a lot of two different things – playing EA FC 25 and reading previous reviews I’ve written for past soccer titles. And there is one constant across all the reviews I’ve written, at least for the last few years. And that constant is, if you are a hardcore fan of EA FC then purchase this year’s iteration; if you are a casual fan and you own last years game, just ...
Unholy on PS5 is a captivating blend of horror, adventure, and psychological suspense. Set in a sinister underworld, the game immerses players in a haunting atmosphere filled with grotesque creatures and unsettling environments. Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide ...
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 is a unique title that offers a niche yet surprisingly satisfying experience for those who enjoy the thrill of dismantling colossal vessels. While it may not be for everyone, its methodical gameplay and the sheer satisfaction of reducing a ship to scrap metal can be incredibly rewarding. Gameplay: The core gameplay loop revolves around acquiring contracts to dismantle ships. Players ...
Star Wars Outlaws excels in its presentation. The game’s environments are beautifully rendered, capturing the iconic aesthetics of the Star Wars galaxy. From the bustling cityscapes of Mirogana to the desolate landscapes of Tosche Station, each location feels distinct and immersive. The vibrant color palette and attention to detail create a truly atmospheric experience. While the open-world ...
Empty Shell is a top-down, roguelike survival horror game that casts players into a desolate, grayscale research facility. The game’s stark visual style, combined with its tense atmosphere and challenging gameplay, creates a unique and compelling experience. The game’s most striking feature is its black and white aesthetic. This choice not only adds a sense of eerie desolation but also emphasizes the ...
There are not a ton of Nintendo Switch titles that everyone in my family loves to play together, but Mario Party has always been the franchise that does. With so many great and fun games to play, an evening of Mario Party is a ,pretty big deal in the Roffel household. It’s a call for pizza and snacks, drinks, and more! While I still give the torch to the Nintendo 64, the Nintendo Switch is almost as good as it…
The NES and SNES had a lot of rpgs. So does the Nintendo Switch. There are many rpgs that try to mimic the NES/SNES too. Some are good and some are bad. 8-Bit Adventures 2 looks like an NES jrpg. Is it a good game? Here’s our review! In 8-bit Adventures 2, a young orphan wants to help out the hero who saved him and his friends and gets involved in a world saving quest. The story sounds pretty basic…
Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the newest game in the Zelda franchise. It is also a very different Zelda experience in many ways. Is it a good game? Will fans of the franchise enjoy it? Here’s our review of Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for the Nintendo Switch. In Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom the world of Hyrule is in danger from mysterious rifts that have appeared all over. And this time, its up ...
Funko Fusion is a unique gaming experience that brings together iconic characters from various franchises into a single, open-world adventure. As a fan of both Funko Pop! collectibles and video games, I was eager to dive into this title, but my experience was somewhat mixed. The core mechanics are very similar to Lego games, which makes sense because much of the team had previously worked on some of the Lego ...
Caravan SandWitch is a game where you explore, find things, and sometimes solve puzzles. There is no combat in this game and its not a simulation game. Is this a game you should check out? Here’s our review of the game for Nintendo Switch! When a friend goes missing, the main character of Caravan SandWitch leaves outer space and goes back to her home to town to seek her out. She ends up not only looking for her ...
If you enjoy Mega Man and anime, well, we have a game for you! Check out our review of Eslie for the Nintendo Switch! In Elsie, a robot is created to go after other robots. Its a simple story, with shades of Mega Man much like its gameplay. Elsie isn’t just a clone however. It has some cool unique features too. The gameplay in Elsie is action/adventure platforming. It plays a lot like a Mega Man game: shoot the ...
