Review by Brad L. So far, 2017 has been host to a lot of incredible games, it most certainly has been one of the best years in games in a very long time. Even in a decade where remakes have almost certainly outstayed their welcome, 2017 has been host to…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Culdcept has been around since 1997, but if it’s not a name you recognise, than don’t worry; outside of Japan it’s been the most niche of niche, and if a Culdcept game was even released in English, it was done in such a limited manner that…
Read MoreReview by Moshe R. The first brain training game, 2006’s Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training for the Nintendo DS, set off a bit of a trend. The fad was based on the assumption, which was usually just hinted at but often claimed outright, that one could make oneself smarter by simply…
Read MoreReview by Brad L. Did I ever tell you about the time myself and my family went on a quest to face off against the Dark Lord Nicholas Cage, who stole the faces of everyone in the land? Did I tell you about the time I met up with the…
Read MoreReview by Ginny W. There’s fewer franchises more well-known or more instantly recognisable than Pikmin, and for good reason – it’s carved out and attracted a niche fanbase for its cute-creepy aesthetics and its fast-moving strategy gameplay, and while we haven’t seen a full title since 2013, there was little…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Most people who have even a passing interest in JRPGs should, by now, know what RPG Maker is. For years the series of easy to use, highly specialised software applications have allowed people with no game development skill whatsoever to build their own JRPGs, and then…
Read MoreReviews by Matt S. With all the excitement surrounding the Nintendo Switch, it’s easy to forget that the 3DS is still having games regularly released on to it – and I’m not just talking about Nintendo’s own games, like Fire Emblem Echoes, either. Each week we’re getting new 3DS games…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. It amuses me to think that the Fire Emblem that may just represent the way forward for the series is the remake of a very old game. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is actually a remake of the second Fire Emblem, originally released back on…
Read MoreList by Matt S. As a handheld console, the Nintendo Switch is effectively old man Ninty’s replacement to the 3DS. The great news is that as a handheld console, the Switch is superb, and that means, we hope, that many of the 3DS games that we loved will make their…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Nintendo really has lost the plot when it comes to its Mario Sports franchises, and that’s a real tragedy. Back on the Nintendo 64 and Gamecube, Mario and his buddies could do no wrong when it came to sports; be that tennis, golf, baseball or football.…
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