A couple years ago I had the pleasure of reviewing the first Override. I enjoyed the heck out of the way it reminded me of one of my favorite Dreamcast titles, Tech Romancer, its fairly original combat mechanics, and its damn cool mechs. Override 2: Super Mech League tries to refine the formula a little bit while adding even more cool robots to som
[Review] Tanuki Justice – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: Wonderboy Bobi Published By: No Gravity Games (Digital) Pixelheart (Physical) Categories: Platformer, Retro Release Date: 12.10.20 NES Nostalgia this, Genesis Nostalgia that. Where’s the Master System nostalgia? Well, with Tanuki Justice, it’s here. I’ve seen comparisons to late 80’s/early 90’s ninja game
[Review] GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: LaPointe Joints Published By: Flynn's Arcade Categories: Twinstick Shooter Release Date: 12.03.20 Gunpig was a pleasant surprise to me. I was put off when I first saw a screenshot of the titular character in it’s ship. The game gave an aura of cheap and I didn’t much like the artstyle. That changed incredibly […]
[Review]: Alwa’s Legacy – Nintendo Switch
Alwa’s Legacy – Nintendo SwitchDeveloped By: Elden PixelsPublished By: Elden PixelsCategory: Adventure, Platforming, MetroidvaniaRelease Date: September 29, 2020 The Alwa franchise is in its infancy but is moving fast. It has taken an almost generational leap in only a few years going from the original Alwa’s Awakening, which delivered
[Review] Picklock – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: Deqaf Studio Published By: No Gravity Games Categories: Thief Simulator Release Date: 11.26.20 Picklock has an amazing idea you don’t see often enough, being a petty thief, breaking into houses, businesses, and then making your life all the better for it. It just has one huge issue, it’s controls. You cannot discuss this [
[Review] Unto The End – Nintendo Switch
I had some personal problems with today’s game, Unto the End, from a gameplay perspective, but its biggest issue is that it just doesn’t take advantage of one of the Switch’s biggest strengths. It ends up being a good example of the difference between a good game, and a good game for the Switch.
[Review] Phogs! – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: Bit Loom Games Published By: Coatsink Categories: 3D Platformer Release Date: 12.03.20 Imagine you have a game like Noby Noby Boy. Then turn it into a 3D platformer. Still with me? Now add dogs. Dogs stuck together. Recipe for success. It’s a bit of an awkward control setup. The shoulder buttons and sticks […]
[Review] Destropolis – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: Igrek Games Published By: No Gravity Games Categories: Shooter Release Date: 11.27.20 Shoot, move around, don’t get shot at. This is everything you’ll be doing in Destropolis. A clean white city, no detail. It becomes overun, you need to destroy this infestation. Shoot, shoot, shoot. Pick up weapons to create more destruct
[Review] SENSE – A Cyberpunk Ghost Story – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: TopHat Games, Suzaku Published By: Eastasiasoft Categories: Horror, Adventure Release Date: 01.07.21 What do you get when you mix an Asian culture inspired horror game with an adventure game with busty main characters? You get SENSE – A Cyberpunk Ghost Story. I feel things need to be discussed before the review proper. SENSE [&h