The Last Door is a unique game. Not because of its typical horror story setup of a nondescript man being summoned to his eccentric friend’s dark, desolate mansion. Not because of its rudimentary point-and-click puzzles that, like those of many adventure games, tend to frustrate. The Last Door is a…
Read MoreTokyo Jungle was a weird game. Not just because it is weird (though any game which features psychopathic Pomeranian that can take down a fully grown freaking Tiger is not just weird, it’s downright terrifying), but because it is a game that I really, truly should have loved. But I…
Read MoreLet me just say from the outset; I’m not actually opposed to the free-to-play model. Understanding that free-to-play does not mean free, I’ve had a great time with those games that I have felt have put the model to effective use in providing players with a basic, entry-level version of…
Read MoreOver the last couple of years, the relationship between platformers and narrative has gone in some rather interesting directions. While the basic “damsel in distress” trope is effective enough for games like Super Meat Boy or your favourite Mario title, games like Braid and Thomas Was Alone have turned heads…
Read MoreI’m not sure people realise the degree of difficulty that is involved in a pinball game. It looks simple after all; it’s a ball bouncing around a small piece of barely animated real estate. But on a technical level, pinball is a nightmare of a game to develop. This is…
Read MoreWhile we’re still ripping up the tracks in GRID 2 on our consoles, Codemasters has surprisingly brought the much beloved Colin McRae series back to drift all over our iOS devices. Built upon the Colin McRae Rally 2.0 version that was found on the original PlayStation, this upgraded version of…
Read MoreCover Orange 2 tasks players with covering oranges to protect them from a raincloud wearing a viking helmet. No really. As odd as FDG’s Cover Orange sequel is, it’s also an engaging and addictive puzzle game that you may find yourself pouring much of your free time into. Okay, first,…
Read MoreIt took me all of five minutes to realise I was not going to enjoy my time with Blood Knights. In that first five minutes I was led through a tutorial dungeon which, in most games, introduces the characters and sets up the narrative by introducing a conflict. But at…
Read MoreTime and Eternity is one of the most unique JRPGs I have ever played. Given that I’ve played a lot of JRPGs that’s a pretty impressive feat. As a disclaimer up-front, this is a game that has been getting shocking reviews from many corners, and if you’re keen to read that…
Read MoreMy time with Urban Trial Freestyle has left me with a sour taste in my mouth. I’m not sure if I’m supposed to have fun with it or it’s the work of a group of sadists that take great pleasure in leaving me frustrated. If there’s one game that resembles…
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