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Game Dev Tycoon – PC Review
I’ll admit, some of what takes place in Tycoon does reflect reality to a degree. The brief reviews could be indicative of the industry’s obsession with scores as opposed to constructive criticism, and achieving perfect scores and pandering to demographics is all … Continue reading
Moebius: Empire Rising – PC Review
Jane Jensen struck gold in the 1990s with Gabriel Knight, but Moebius: Empire Rising fails to reach the same heights. The lack of meaningful puzzles and memorable characters make it pale in comparison to her Sierra adventures, and when put … Continue reading
Final Fantasy XIV – Playstation 3 Review
In many respects, A Realm Reborn has charmed me. The developers did an excellent job at creating a Final Fantasy experience online even though they borrowed a lot of the design. On the other hand, it’s unfortunate that it runs … Continue reading
Battlefield 4 – PC Review
Even if multiplayer wasn’t buggy, Battlefield 4 would still only be a barely passable installment in all respects besides the snazzy graphics. EA and DICE played it safe by providing the same thing they did the last time around, with … Continue reading
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Thunder Wolves – Playstation 3 Review
With all the ironically big, loud and dumb games available, Thunder Wolves comes off as a tryhard. It touts mass destruction, but only a few stages allow for real obliteration, and the characters’ insipid banter is ham-fisted and devoid of wit. Sure, … Continue reading
Muramasa Rebirth – Playstation Vita Review
Despite being able to find at least a couple good bits in the core of the game, these positives are rather trivial when compared to the flaws. The majority of the design is dull simplicity, the narrative is an esoteric … Continue reading
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God Mode – PC Review
For a $10 game, God Mode might be worth the price of admission. The ruined temples and cities are nicely detailed, the creature design is superb, the controls are tight and the fast-paced action can be addictive. However, even if one is … Continue reading
La-Mulana – PC Review
Despite the overall difficulty, La-Mulana is one of the best games in its genre. It’s a polished (and hidden) gem that’s sure to satisfy nostalgic gamers craving some old-school adventure, and accessible enough to pique the interests of a younger gaming crowd. … Continue reading
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Tagged indie, la-mulana, metroidvania, nigoro, pc, platformer, review, video games
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Lego City Undercover – Wii U Review
Lego City Undercover isn’t a bad game, it’s just an unfortunate one. The large city, GamePad integration, humorous narrative and imaginative puzzles certainly make the game a welcome addition to the Wii U’s sparse library. However, the flaws limit the experience … Continue reading
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Tagged lego city undercover, nintendo, review, sandbox action, tt fusion, video games, wii u
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