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Reviews
RETRO REVIEW: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
It’s time for Link to awaken his inner self in this remastering of Link’s first portable adventure.
REVIEW: Overture
Overture is described by the devs as having a lot inspirations. It’s a shame that they focus so much on what it’s like, since it’s so unique on its own.
REVIEW: République Remastered (Episodes 1-3)
Please tell me the last two episodes are on the way…
REVIEW: Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is the strategic younger sibling in the DW family. Come read my review and find out of it’s any good or not!
REVIEW: There Came An Echo
The realm of voice-controlled games, as it stands now, is being put to the test in There Came An Echo. How well does today’s technology do?
REVIEW: A Druid’s Duel
A Druid’s Duel is an indie strategy funded through Kickstarter. It looks good, it’s fun, it’s bloody hard. Does that mean it’s worth buying? Come find out!
(18+) IMPRESSIONS: Menagerie Demo
18+ goodness for those that like that sorta thing.
REVIEW: Depths of Fear: Knossos
Today, let’s take a look at Depths of Fear: Knossos, a game that puts you in the shoes of Theseus as you set out to defeat the Minotaur.
REVIEW: Bladestorm: Nightmare
While it may have a new mode and some new features, Bladestorm: Nightmare ends up being an underwhelming experience.
REVIEW: Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea
While still a solid entry, the flaws make me ask the question, “Will there be a fourth entry in the Dusk series?”
REVIEW: Auro: A Monster-Bumping Adventure
Please believe me when I say a deep iOS/Android game actually exists.
IMPRESSIONS: StarCrawlers Press Build
A great idea, hindered by troublesome glitches.
REVIEW: Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
One of the most underrated and innovative Kirby installments gets a worthy and challenging sequel…and, if you loved Kirby in yarn, wait ’til you see him in clay!
6 Neat Indie Games from PAX East 2015
Some really cool stuff coming in the future.
RETRO REVIEW: Ice Climber
Adorable Popo and Nana conquer mountains in their first (and only!) game ever, but will it be a success or a slippery slope?
PAX East 2015: IMPRESSIONS: Sentris
This musical puzzle game has come a long way since its first Early Access release.
PAX East 2015: IMPRESSIONS: Beyond Eyes
Explore the world through the eyes of a blind girl.
PAX East 2015: IMPRESSIONS: Albert and Otto
A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer.
REVIEW: The Awakened Fate Ultimatum
The Awakened Fate Ultimatum is a Mystery Dungeon style game with Mass Effect-style story paths. Does it live up to the expectations left by those games?