Review by Matt S. I cannot believe that anyone would take a look at the Persona series, which has surely been one of the most difficult set of JRPGs to create, and think that it was a good idea to copy the theme of those games wholesale. When I say…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Given that people insist that “walking simulators” like Gone Home are not real games – because, I assume, there isn’t a kill count – I can’t imagine they would consider Hakuōki: Stories of the Shinsengumi is a “game.” Hakuōki is a visual novel which, for 90…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. For a game that is really designed for the most committed of fighting game fans, BlazBlue is remarkably accessible for the casual button masher. That’s not to say it’s an easy game. Oh no. This is a remarkably technical fighting game that requires practice and dedication…
Read MoreReview by Harvard L. It’s 9pm, you arrive home after a long day and walk into your bedroom. A faint breeze rustles your curtains. “Did I forget to close the window before I left?” you wonder. Before the answer comes to your mind though, you feel a presence behind you…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Magus is a truly weird game that is unlike anything I’ve played this generation. It combines the aesthetics of a B-grade fantasy RPG with shooter mechanics that feel like they’re taken directly out of one of those old school fantasy FPSers like Heretic and Hexen. It…
Read MoreReview by Clark A. Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God is a revival of a niche series in a niche genre, boasting otaku appeal and being released during a slow period. It’s not going to set the North American charts on fire with that approach but it certainly…
Read MoreOne of the coolest games I played on the Nintendo Wii was Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Commonly thought to be one of the prettiest titles, it was sometimes panned for a lackluster localisation. Fans of Muramasa can look forward to a new release and localization courtesy of Aksys when it…
Read MoreWith a title as straightforward and vague as Animal Puzzle Adventure, most DSi users would immediately write off the game as mere shovelware. Despite this, the game is surprisingly stylistic and its cutesy visuals are sure to appeal to children. Is the style adequate to save the game from dabbling…
Read MoreWith a title as straightforward and vague as Animal Puzzle Adventure, most DSi users would immediately write off the game as mere shovelware. Despite this, the game is surprisingly stylistic and its cutesy visuals are sure to appeal to children. Is the style adequate to save the game from dabbling…
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