I’m a fan of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, which I see as the more intelligent and insightful of the major blockbuster franchises. That being said, I am a much bigger fan of the games in the series where Ubisoft takes a creative risk and does something a little daring to…
Read MoreSummon Night 5 is a strategy JRPG and part visual novel, released for the PSP, but also playable on the PlayStation Vita. It’s not going to revolutionise the genre, but it is, nevertheless, a very fine example of it. Related reading: Strategy RPG fans really need to check out Disgaea…
Read MoreIt’s always a good idea to play the worst games in your favourite genres. That way you can appreciate the good ones. Chronus Arc is one of the worst JRPGs I’ve ever played. In theory it wants to be a glorious throwback to the SNES JRPG tradition, but in practice…
Read MoreEarth Defense Force 2, which is a remake of Earth Defense Force 2017, is the perfect example of a B-lister “movie” staring giant big aliens come down to Earth to wreck havoc. As a member of the Earth Defense Squad it is up to you to help stop this invasion,…
Read MoreI’ve never played a Fat Princess game before. Mostly because I’ve never been a fan of the kind of exclusively combative multiplayer experience that it offered – it’s one thing when the game is effectively free (I play the odd game of League of Legends here or there), but it’s…
Read MoreIn an era where local multiplayer games are harder and harder to find, Starwhal is a great love letter to those of us who used to spend countless hours playing games such as Madden, Mario Kart, GoldenEye or Tekken with our buddies. Unusual, though? Absolutely. You are after all, controlling…
Read MoreThe Apple TV is very quickly establishing itself as a bona fide go-to device for local multiplayer hijinks; we already have SongPop Party, multiplayer Crossy Road, Beat Sports and Just Dance 2016 that already demonstrate just how good this little device is for local multiplayer. Now there’s Fibbage XL too.…
Read MoreAs with a lot of strategy games, Starpoint Gemini 2 is going to ask for a good chunk of your time. If you are looking for a game with a fast pace and a low barrier of entry, this title is almost certainly not for you. That being said, Starpoint…
Read MoreMovie-tie-in games are always an interesting bunch. Even if the source material has a rich history, like Peanuts, there isn’t the guarantee that a good game will be delivered. In many ways, this can be reflected in an iconic, recurring scene from the comic strip. Lucy holds a football for…
Read MoreHard West is an intriguing turned based strategy title that plays on the grittier aspects of the Old West. Luck, supernatural elements, and pure skill with a lead thrower will be the only things standing between the very fine line of life and death. Related reading: This game borrows heavily…
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