SaGa: Emerald Beyond (Nintendo Switch) Review
SaGa: Emerald Beyond is a bizarre game and the only one I can think of where two of the main characters are an anime-looking man who talks like a good ol ‘Southern boy and a Vampire who dresses like a...
View ArticleStellar Blade (PS5) Review
Each time Sony Interactive Entertainment has offered a glimpse at Stellar Blade, the ambitious console debut from Korean developer SHIFT UP, just about everyone (myself included) has been quick to...
View ArticleAnother Crab’s Treasure (PS5) Review
Obviously, Another Crab’s Treasure was going to pique my interest when it was announced during the May 2022 Nintendo Indie World Showcase. My love for Soulslike games has been widely documented, and...
View ArticleEl Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster (Nintendo Switch) Review
I was probably more surprised than anyone to see the El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster on the Nintendo Switch eShop because it was something of a rarity even when it was released back...
View ArticleSAND LAND (PS5) Review
I’ve always been a fan of Akira Toriyama’s art style. I was an avid fan of Dragon Ball Z growing up when it was airing and a huge Dragon Quest fan. His art style always evoked something majestic,...
View ArticleBiomutant (Nintendo Switch) Review
I’ll admit, the first time I played Biomutant I was in a pretty bad place. We were well in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was working a factory job to make ends meet, and my home life wasn’t...
View ArticleDread Delusion (PC) Review
I love indie games. It’s no secret that some of the best gaming experiences have been shot out of the indie cannon onto consoles and PCs everywhere, and it’s only getting stronger with each release....
View ArticleGhost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut (PC) Review
For those who may not own a PlayStation 5, the draw of playing any number of Sony’s console ports on PC has left much to be desired, particularly regarding day one performance. Thankfully, Nixxies is...
View ArticleSystem Shock (Xbox Series X) Review
Before Bioshock and Prey graced consoles, System Shock was where fans got their sci-fi FPS fix. Evolution of the genre continued full speed ahead until 1994’s System Shock came out as a title that...
View ArticlePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) Review
You may be shocked to learn this, but I never actually played Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door when it was released back in 2004. I remember trying it at an old EB Games demo stand, and after not...
View ArticleShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (PS5) Review
When I reviewed Shin Megami Tensei V when it initially launched on the Nintendo Switch, I praised the game for modernizing the series and bringing it closer to games like Persona with its strong...
View ArticleMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PS5) Review
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin continues to show players a vibrant and immersive world set within the beloved Monster Hunter universe. Developed by Capcom, this sequel to the original Monster...
View ArticleMonster Hunter Stories (Nintendo Switch) Review
I have always regretted not having experienced Monster Hunter Stories when it was originally launched on the Nintendo 3DS. I mentioned in my Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin review that I had...
View ArticleElden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC (PS5) Review
Well, it’s finally here, Shadow of the Erdtree has cast its looming shadow over the already massive game that is Elden Ring. With the introduction of an open world comes the promise of a sandbox large...
View ArticleThe Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (Xbox Series X) Review
Ten years is a long time. This is the achievement of The Elder Scrolls Online in 2024, a ten-year-long journey filled with memories and adventures throughout Tamriel. The latest addition to the...
View ArticleParty Animals (PC) Review
Party Animals is a party game with up to eight players completing three modes across 23 maps, each with a hazard thrown at you. You either work as a duo in a mode called Last Stand or work in a squad...
View ArticleFinal Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (PS5) Review
Final Fantasy XIV‘s new expansion, Dawntrail, had an unenviable task set before it: living up to one of the best saga-concluding events in gaming’s recent history. This is the sort of thing that can...
View ArticleMagical Delicacy (PC) Review
I am always a fan of a good simulator and have come across a variety of them including farming, racing and life sims. When I saw Magical Delicacy announced, I thought I’d be adding a cooking simulator...
View ArticleDungeons of Hinterberg (PC) Review
I hate to admit it, but when I think of smaller indie releases, my expectations are tempered accordingly. This is not to say smaller studios can’t produce games that go above and beyond; rather,...
View ArticleArranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (Nintendo Switch) Review
I honestly didn’t know what to expect with Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure because, for the most part, I genuinely hate sliding-block puzzles. There is no faster way to make me dislike a game than...
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