In the first part of our Review-in-progress, I talked about Cozy’s Grove’s graphics. And now its time to talk more the actual gameplay and where I’m currently at in the game. Cozy Grove isn’t just a simulation game. Its gameplay works on a real time clock, as mentioned before, but it has gameplay elements from two other genres: hidden object games and role playing games. Let’s look at that hidden object aspect. In Cozy Grove, you’ll be asked to find…
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More Thoughts From Me #266: Freaked Out About Catherine
When Catherine came out on the Nintendo Switch, I played the Japanese demo and had no idea what was going on but also found the game interesting. Flashforward: I’m playing Catherine on PS Now and I finally, mostly, know whats going on. What a bizarre, addictive game. Recently PS Now, the Playstation 4’s game streaming service, was on sale for $1 for one month. So of course I got the service again. I wish I could keep it but that…
Read MoreAnimal Crossing Fans! Keep An Eye Out For Cozy Grove
Cozy Grove will be coming out on April 8th for Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and iOS. We talked about the game before but after reading a recent article by Gamasutra, we figured it was time to talk about the game again. What new things do we learn about the game and what does our Animal Crossing obsessed writer Daniel Fugate have to say about it? Cozy Grove is another game, like Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons or…
Read MoreYes the Cloud Is Out to Get You in Rain on Your Parade
Remember when it was just Geese that wanted to ruin our day? Well, now you know that the weather is really out to ruin your day too. It is totally personal. What am I talking about? I’m talking about Rain On Your Parade, the game where you control a cloud that just wants to rain on everything and cause chaos! Here’s a trailer and some thoughts on this upcoming game for the the Nintendo Switch. Rain On Your Parade will…
Read MoreMore Thoughts From Me #265: Closing Down the (Digital) Shop
This week we got rumors that the PS3/PSP/Vita digital stores will be shutting down this year. Usually I do not report or even talk about rumors. That said, the closing of those shops will happen sooner or later! What do I think of digital stores closing? Let’s dig into it. Its always tough when digital store fronts close down. We all know why this happens: digital stores take up server space for companies. They cost money to keep up and…
Read MoreSay No! More Will Give You the Ultimate Power Of No in April
Are you tried of…doing things at work? Do you just feel like telling people No!? Well, we have a video game for you. Say No! More will be releasing in April and will give you the ultimate power to just saying No (and blowing people away. literally). Say No! More will be releasing for the Nintendo Switch, PC & Mac, iPadOS and iOS on April 9th. In this game you play as an office worker who…well…basically they’ve had enough. They’ve…
Read MoreGenesis Noir Explores The Cosmos on March 26
What happens when a watch peddler gets caught in the middle of a love triangle between two cosmic beings? An investigation across the cosmos to prevent (or destroy) creation and save his love! Welcome to Genesis Noir, a trippy black and white saga thats headed to consoles and PC next week! Genesis Noir will be out on March 26, 2021 for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC, and the Epic Games Store. When I was looking at the Nintendo Switch eshop…
Read MoreAnimal Crossing Sanrio amiibo Cards Will Unlock New Items and More in New Horizons
If theres one thing you must remember about Nintendo is that they love to surprise their fans! Animal Crossing fans got a new reveal today: the returning Animal Crossing Sanrio amiibo cards, releasing for the first time in the West, will unlock new items and more in New Horizons. Check out the video below for more information and then come back here for some thoughts on this update! Wow! The Sanrio amiibo cards unlocking new items is cool but unlocking…
Read MoreAstrologaster
Simon Forman was not a doctor. He read the stars and told people what he saw in them. He was, however, a real person. He is also the star of Astrologaster for the Nintendo Switch. Welcome to our review of this unique experience. Astrologaster is not a traditional game. In fact the closest thing to compare it to is a visual novel. Basically there is a lot of reading/listening and some choices to make in Astrologaster. If you like British…
Read MoreHero-U: Rogue to Redemption
Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption looks like your typical Adventure point and click game. However it is far more than it initially seems. Here is our review of Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption for the Nintendo Switch. Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption at first glance seems like an Adventure game with its point and click movement and multiple dialogue/choice options. The more you play Hero-U though, the more you realize that its a simulation game with adventure and rpg elements. Hero-U stars Shawn,…
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