Category: Reviews

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Review

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Review

A continent divided in half between those who indulge pleasure centers nonstop and those who ceaselessly strive to root out any signs of weakness was bound to have problems. It should surprise no one that conflict is the means of resolution. Jedah is no fun.

Ys: Memories of Celceta Review

Ys: Memories of Celceta Review

For all the soap operas that have used amnesia as a plot device, none have had glowing things in the environment that the sufferer can touch to recover the memories. Perhaps this Ys game will inspire something new in the realm of daytime TV.

Akiba’s Beat Review

Akiba’s Beat Review

Embrace your inner NEET with Acquire and XSEED Games’ latest foray into the world of nerd culture. Anime, idols, video games, card battles, and maids — lots and lots of maids.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel PC Retroview

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel PC Retroview

A hostile lunar environment would normally be the time for caution amid the umpteen threats it presents. In a Borderlands title, it’s the time to go on a hunting spree with all the bizarre local wildlife.
Wilhelm the chatterbox.

Cosmic Star Heroine Review

Cosmic Star Heroine Review

Twinkle, twinkle cosmic star, saving planets near and far! Shooting out your cosmic rays, just in time to save the day. Twinkle, twinkle cosmic star, let us play space opera.

Dragon Quest Heroes II Review

Dragon Quest Heroes II Review

Fighting waves of foes can only be so enjoyable. Metal Slimes, Liquid Slimes, King Metal Slimes, those buggers don’t sit still.

Arelite Core Review

Arelite Core Review

What does it take to become an accomplished blacksmith? According to this game, talking to other blacksmiths without actually seeing them at work is enough to become proficient. Would the same method work for improving medicinal aptitude?

The Caligula Effect Review

The Caligula Effect Review

The Caligula Effect’s localisation took many by surprise. Unfortunately, this isn’t one of those cases where an under-the-radar title is rescued to the betterment of the RPG scene.

Dragon Sinker Review

Dragon Sinker Review

Giant dragons appear to like being given human sacrifices to relieve their appetites. Admittedly, this game and the movie Dragon Slayer aren’t a conclusive survey group, but there’s a definite pattern. A merchant, a baker and a revenant maker.

Persona 5 Review

Persona 5 Review

Do you believe in the Phantom Thieves? Are the Phantom Thieves just? Are the Phantom Thieves innocent? Do the Phantom Thieves really exist? The public won’t always be on their side in Persona 5, but that won’t stop them from taking your heart.

Exstetra Import Review

Exstetra Import Review

With all the awesome reviews lately, it would seem like the gaming scene is all hugs and love these days. Leave it to FuRyu to provide the kiss of death in the form of an innocuous little game.

Mass Effect: Andromeda Review

Mass Effect: Andromeda Review

Fortunately, the Andromeda Initiative chose a bit more than two of every species to go out in its arks to our neighbouring galaxy. The hostile Heleus Cluster does its best to reduce those numbers, however.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight Review

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight Review

With new gameplay mechanics and full of charm, the latest entry in this Metroidvania series makes its way to consoles. Follow Kaho as she explores the kingdom of Karst to find and eliminate the source of the curse affecting her village.

Ys Origin Review

Ys Origin Review

With Ys VIII on the horizon, DotEmu has brought the series’ distant prequel to PlayStation 4. Ys Origin offers a good opportunity for players to see what the series is about ahead of the release of its newest title.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea Review

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea Review

Being behind on review assignments can feel very depressing. Fortunately, this reviewer has her groove back. Atelier Shallie Plus is the last of the Dusk sub-series to grace the Vita. But is it the best of the three?

NieR: Automata Review

NieR: Automata Review

What happens when the eccentric Cavia auteur Taro Yoko joins forces with Platinum Games? Guess we’ll find out!