Category: Reviews

Phantom Blade Zero Review

Phantom Blade Zero Review

Phantom Blade Zero brings players into the dark, wuxia-inspired world of the Wulin. With blisteringly fast, fluid kung fu combat and gorgeous presentation, it forcefully establishes itself as a distinctly excellent, remarkable action RPG.

Village in the Shade Review

Village in the Shade Review

Nippon Ichi Software’s Village in the Shade blends cozy farming sim gameplay with Japanese supernatural horror. Aided by a stellar audiovisual experience and great cast of villagers, it proves to be a recipe for success.

Final Fantasy Resonance Review

Final Fantasy Resonance Review

Final Fantasy Resonance draws heavily from the classic era of Final Fantasy while giving its pixel-art roots a more cinematic HD-2D presentation. Its mix of familiar elements and fresh ideas makes this a delightful experience that longtime fans are sure to appreciate.

Stupid Never Dies Review

Stupid Never Dies Review

Stupid Never Dies harkens back to the pop-punk era, flamboyantly expressing itself with humor and 2000s-era aesthetics. Its presentation, breakneck roguelike progression, strong combat, and ridiculous story make for a stupidly fun experience.

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Review

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Review

Nihon Falcom creates everything players would want in a sequel with Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. The stakes are higher and every facet of the game has more urgency and entertaining engagement to keep fans excited for more.

Lunarium Review

Lunarium Review

For a parry-heavy action RPG from a first-time developer, Lunarium ticks nearly all the boxes. But somewhere along the way, even elements of individual quality have trouble gelling to pay off its innate quality.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review

Konami has returned to one of their most storied franchises with Evil Empire’s Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. The return is polished and sure to please a section of long time fans, while others, may need to adjust their expectations for full appreciation.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Review

The Blood of Dawnwalker Review

A man finds himself with immortality but only thirty days to save his family. Rebel Wolves’ debut title makes a good case for clever restrictions in gameplay, while never quite soaring as high as it could.

Nocturne Review

Nocturne Review

If music soothes your mortal soul, what happens when that soul gets uploaded? That great soundtrack in the sky carries the beat of a digital afterlife, and those who can follow the groove survive.