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…

6 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.…

8 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…

8 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,…

8 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…

8 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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…

10 years ago