Game reviews

‘Alba: A Wildlife Adventure’ Is An Empowering And Peaceful Journey

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a boundlessly cute self-attributed "Chillectathon" about appreciating nature. You play as the titular Alba, cleaning up…

4 years ago

‘Yoshi’s New Island’ Game Review: Almost Egg-cceptable, Never Egg-cellent

Yoshi debuted as Mario’s friend and steed in 1990’s Super Mario World, the flagship launch title for the Super Nintendo.…

6 years ago

‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’ Game Review: King Of The Jungle & Platforming

Debuting in 1981, Donkey Kong is one of Nintendo’s oldest and most well-known franchises. However, it was Rare’s 1994 classic Donkey…

7 years ago

‘Fat Dragons’ (3DS) Game Review: Are The Dragons Phat?

Gaming is a wide medium, spanning high-budget experiences from big-name studios to smaller, more humble offerings. Nostatic Software’s Fat Dragons,…

7 years ago

‘Iconoclasts’ Game Review: Pixel Art That’s Like A Work Of Art

Iconoclasts is a game you’ve probably never heard of. That said, it’s also the game that’s been in a lot…

7 years ago

‘Kirby Super Star Allies’ Game Review: 4 Is A Crowd

The Kirby franchise is one that refuses to die. Since Masahiro Sakurai's accomplishment in creating the single most anticipated Nintendo…

7 years ago

‘Dragon Ball FighterZ’ Game Review: Scream At The Top Of Your Lungs Fun

If you've ever played a traditional fighting game, you know that things aren't exactly as fun as pro players make…

7 years ago

‘Monster Hunter World’ Game Review: A Whole New ‘World’

Oh, Capcom, you didn’t let us down for once! So cute! Finally focusing on keeping a series alive that isn’t…

7 years ago

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Game Review: You’re Still Super, Mario!

Super Mario Odyssey is the latest mainline installment in Nintendo’s premiere franchise. Developed by Nintendo EPD, the studio is composed…

7 years ago

‘Sonic Forces’ Game Review: What We Want Vs. What We Get

This is a 3-D Sonic review, so let's look at what I have stored in my joke briefcase, just to…

7 years ago

‘Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’ Game Review: Day Early Release For A Pretty Good Game

Nintendo has released yet another mobile phone game, and a day early no less. After a highly successful, Fire Emblem-themed…

7 years ago

‘Cuphead’ Game Review: Pure Joy To Play & Watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5iGwE0XJ1s What happens when you mash up 1930’s cartoons, violent video games, and thirst? You get Cuphead, a game that’s…

7 years ago

’36 Fragments of Midnight’ Game Review: Minimalistic Presentation, Minimal Content

Indie video games have been a boon for the industry, allowing a surplus of creativity to grace our libraries. A…

7 years ago

‘Doki Doki Literature Club’ Game Review: “So Cute It’s Incredibly Frightening!”

The spirit of Halloween is alive this month in the video gaming industry. Not from a long-running franchise. Not from…

7 years ago

‘Sonic Mania’ Game Review: The Sequel We’ve Waited Years For

Sonic the Hedgehog has sustained a celebrated life, starring in a cherished game video game franchise with a plethora of…

7 years ago

‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Game Review: Raising The Kart-Racing Gold Standard

Mario Kart is a brand that’s synonymous with Nintendo’s hardware. Known for its entertaining multiplayer, the series consists of whimsical…

7 years ago

‘Annihilation’ (Wii U) Game Review: Survive An Onslaught Of Design Flaws

Annihilation is the latest game from indie developer TreeFall Studios. Eli Brewer is the studio's head, and while his earliest games…

7 years ago

The ‘Cuphead’-Dean Takahashi Debate: Is Gaming Journalism a Joke?

With Cuphead on the rise (or forgotten in the void, depending on when you’re reading this), let’s address the events…

7 years ago

New Nintendo 2DS XL Review: A Solid System To Enjoy A Great Library

Nintendo’s new generation of hardware was marked with the arrival of the Nintendo Switch. The system’s dual categorization of blurring…

7 years ago

Nintendo Switch Review: Playing With Power & Convenience

Nintendo is one of the leading corporations in the video game industry. From their 1981 hit Donkey Kong to the…

7 years ago

‘Yooka-Laylee’ Game Review: What’s Up With That?

Note: This review of Yooka-Laylee was written prior to the release of the commendable “Spit ‘N’ Polish” patch. Additionally, the…

7 years ago

‘Street Fighter 5’ Game Review: The Pros & Cons

Capcom's Street Fighter series, the inventor of the fighting game genre, has hosted near-perfect games with iconic characters punching one…

7 years ago

‘Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Game Review: Game Of The Year?

The magic is gone. As you get older, the magical, fun elements that made life naturally fun begin to fade away. Everything…

8 years ago

‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle’ Game Review: Keep It In The Dumpster

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was an essential part of my childhood; I remember watching every episode with awe to see…

8 years ago