There is a lot to like about Anima Gates of Memories, and these aspects definitely outweigh the areas of the game that we felt suffered. However, if you are caught in between releases of your favorite JRPG's, take Anima for a spin and enjoy the ride. It's definitely a world worth visiting!
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Bethesda at E3? Good, Bad, or Indifferent?
I’m always excited about what Bethesda is going to do – I know what I’m getting when I play a Bethesda game, and unlike some other companies – Lionhead, I’m looking at you – the company isn’t really known for over promising and under delivering. So of all the conferences at this years E3, this one had me really excited. For the record, Bethesda did announce some really great stuff, although some of it was already leaked long before the…
Read MoreDragon Fantasy The Black Tome of Ice Review
Sequels are sometimes better than the first game, but more often than not, sequels are worse. Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice is the second Dragon Fantasy game for the 3DS (its also available on Wii U but I didn't review the Wii U version), with a third one already planned. Is The Black Tome of Ice better than the first game, as good as the first game, or did the developers drop the ball?
Read MoreZiggurat Review
Dungeon crawling titles are becoming a weekly occurrence across PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One, and unfortunately we get more shovel ware than actual quality titles. So when something comes around that deserves to be raved about, we think it necessary to inform our readers of it. Ziggurat is that title. While there are a few things that we would have liked to see different, the game as a whole is a wonderful, dungeon crawling experience.
Read MoreRobots and Old School RPG gameplay: A Look At Infinite Dunamis for 3DS
Kemco’s newest game, Infinite Dunamis, came out recently for 3DS. I received a review code for the game and have been working my way through it. I’m not sure when the review is coming, but thought this would be a good time for a preview of the game. Here are my thoughts on Infinite Dunamis so far! Infinite Dunamis for the 3DS is set in a world where robots tried to take over humanity, but two kingdoms put aside their…
Read MoreMore Thoughts From Me #21: Games Shouldn’t End on Cliffhangers
Recently, I was playing a game that I really loved. I got to the end and….it said the words To Be Continued. I couldn’t believe it. I felt really let down. And I have no idea if there is going to be a sequel. That’s the worst part. Today, I want to talk about games and cliffhanger endings. Here’s the truth about video games: you just never know how well a game will sell. What if you create a video…
Read MoreA Trip Down “Retro” RPG Lane With Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice
I’m currently playing Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice for review. I received a review copy of the game last week. I’m not ready to do a review of the game yet though. Dragon Fantasy is an rpg and it may take awhile to play through and write a proper review. The following is a preview of Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice for 3DS. Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice is a turn-based rpg but, unlike…
Read MoreDragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice Is Coming to the Wii U & 3DS Next Week
Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice received a release date today for the North American Wii U and 3DS. The rpg is the second in the Dragon Fantasy series. I’ll give you my thoughts on the first game and the new one below. Also included are a press release and trailer for the game! Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice (Book 2) will be coming to the North American Wii U and 3DS on May 26th. It will…
Read MoreSteamworld Heist Will Arrive On the PS4 and PSVita This Month
Developer ImageForm announced today that their game Steamworld Heist will be coming to the Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita this month. Check out the launch date, price, and other details below. Steamworld Heist will be coming to the Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita on May 31st. The title will be coming to North America, Europe, and Australia on that same day. It will be available with cross-buy support and cost $19.99. “The Outsider” DLC will be available day one too!…
Read MoreYo-Kai Watch 2 Is Coming to North American 3DS Systems in September
Nintendo announced today that Yo-Kai Watch will be coming back to the 3DS in North America. We have the full details about the sequel and my thoughts on Yo-Kai Watch below. Yo-Kai Watch 2 will be coming to North American 3DS systems on September 30th. There will be two versions of the game: Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-Kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls. The difference between the two, according to Nintendo’s press release, is that you’ll find “rare Yo-kai…
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