I look at the dictionary definition of ‘revolution,’ and I have to question its application to the newest Worms game. There is nothing revolutionary about Worms Revolution, but then again that’s not really a bad thing. In fact, those times that Team 17 have really tried to mix up the…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever delved into the land of free online flash games, you probably noticed the abundance of golf simulations. The quality of each game is up for debate, but the sheer number of them indicate that people enjoy a good putt. Within the context of social games, though, mini…
Read MoreLittle King’s Story was a Wii game that managed to be both a critical hit and a game that was beloved by the people that played it. Or perhaps “person that played it” would be the more appropriate phrase, because Little King’s Story’s sales figures were unfortunately nothing short of…
Read MoreBooting up one of Terry Cavanagh’s games, you know you’re about to take a shot of nostalgic fun and take a beating from its punishing difficulty at the same time. It’s like a trademark that seals his games together and it’s one that keeps you coming back for more over…
Read MoreWhat happens when you take the casual fighting, jiggle-fest, that is Dead or Alive and turn into a more serious fighting game with a deeper combat system? Dead or Alive 5. In a surprise move, this game dials back the sex a little to focus more on tight combat mechanics…
Read MoreWow is Lunar: Silver Star Story a great game. In a genre that has had its fair share of great games, Lunar’s story is breathtaking in its epic scope and genuinely compelling characters. Its release on the iPhone is a big deal for fans of classic JRPGs. So, a bit…
Read MoreI guess it’s telling that the most popular user-created level in LittleBigPlanet Vita (LBP) is a Mario- themed level. Here we have a game that is nominally a platformer and as such despite its sheer quality it has struggled to step out from Mario’s giant shadow. But in reality LBP…
Read MoreEndless runners are a popular trick for iOS developers. They’re relatively easy and cheap to throw together, and a good natural fit for iPhone gamers looking for a way to waste a few minutes at a time. Sure they’re about as simple as games get, but sometimes that’s exactly what…
Read MoreMany gamers today seem eager to throw around the phrase “gameplay over graphics”. While it seems to be a sound theory within the context of focused games like the original Pac-Man, it merely serves to undermine the philosophy of Jet Set Radio. Without the tone set by the upbeat music…
Read MoreNow available on Steam Tower defence games are a dime a dozen these days, as they’re a perfect fit for touch controlled games. The creatively name Shad’O, from the small French indie developer Okugi Studios, has opted to not stick with the smartphone/tablet platforms with their title, bringing their creative…
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