Visual novel expert Aquaplus and strategy giant Sting collaborate their strengths to give us the dual-genre epic Tears to Tiara II: Heir of the Overlord.
Author: Phil Schipper
Phil N. Schipper joined the Operation Rainfall staff to review Android games, but soon fell in love with writing news articles and Games of the Past. His dream is to make a living writing sci-fi and fantasy novels, which is why he leads the Obscure Authors Alliance in his free time. Still, even in his stories, which usually involve insane people, video games are one of his strongest influences. He describes himself as "a Mr. Nice Guy with a horrible, horrible dark side."
REVIEW: Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
It’s hard to follow up on a game like Persona 4 Arena, which brought the series from RPG to fighting, but Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is up to the challenge.
IMPRESSIONS: Chroma Squad
The idea of a game about running a TV series, while also playing as the characters in the show’s story, may sound weird, but it makes sense to Chroma Squad.
REVIEW: Terrian Saga: KR-17
Looking for a portal back to the early 90’s, all wrapped up in video game form? Terrian Saga: KR-17 attempts to be just that. Is it the next Mega Man?
IMPRESSIONS: Hive Jump
How much can a mere two minutes tell you about a game? In the case of Hive Jump, it turns out, the answer is quite a bit.
REVIEW: Space Run
Get the cargo where it needs to go, fast and safe. The idea of Space Run is pretty simple. It’s like tower defense… in space.
REVIEW: Boot Hill Heroes Part One
Explore the wild West in Boot Hill Heroes, a turn-based RPG full of throwbacks to Earthbound and Final Fantasy–and yes, it really has 4-player co-op play.
REVIEW: SQUIDS Odyssey
Fling yourself into enemy lines, collect treasure and upgrade your squid army in SQUIDS Odyssey, a strategy mini-epic for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
15 Capcom Titles Coming to Virtual Console
All of these Capcom games are coming to the Wii U, and a few to the 3DS as well. There are a lot of Mega Man titles included.
E3 2014: Trailer for Chromophore: The Two Brothers Director’s Cut
Ackk Studios just released a trailer for Chromophore: The Two Brothers Director’s Cut.
E3 2014: Ori and the Blind Forest Announced
What is this new, mysterious game called Ori and the Blind Forest?
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse on Wii U, Too
Shantae is back, not only on the Nintendo 3DS, but also the Wii U!
REVIEW: Full Bore
What does a super-intelligent race of boars and their mining company have to do with mindbending puzzle solving? Find out with Full Bore.
RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man Zero 4
Can you believe it? We’re already at the end of the amazing Mega Man Zero series! Find out how Mega Man Zero 4 changed everything.
RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man Zero 3
What do we have here? Is Mega Man Zero 3 the best of the Mega Man Zero games? It certainly has a chance. Come in and find out…
RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man Zero 2
After the new direction Inticreates brought to the Mega Man series with the awesome Mega Man Zero, how does its sequel compare?
RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man Zero
Everyone’s favorite hero from Mega Man X is back in his own spin-off series, ready to slash, stab and blast through anyone who gets in his way.
REVIEW: Cloudbuilt
Ready for one of the biggest challenges in 3D platforming in a long, long time? Whatever your skill level, Cloudbuilt is ready to deliver.
REVIEW: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is the third and final piece of MercurySteam’s work in the Castlevania franchise. Where will it take us this time?
REVIEW: Tales of Symphonia Chronicles
Nearly ten years later, a great RPG and its maybe-great, maybe-awful sequel are being combined into one updated HD package: Tales of Symphonia Chronicles.