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Dragon’s Crown – Playstation 3 Review
This game really caught me by surprise. Dragon’s Crown is everything one could ask for in a beat ‘em up and then some. The game design is polished and deep, the combat challenging and exciting, and it’s absolutely gorgeous to … Continue reading
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Tagged atlus, beat-em-up, dragon's crown, playstation 3, rpg, vanillaware, vita
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Pikmin 3 – Wii U Review
Pikmin 3 is a humorous, challenging and addictive experience. There’s something very satisfying about completing a day perfectly after formulating the perfect strategy, and the clever design makes this possible. The muddled control schemes hold it back, though, and many … Continue reading
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Tagged nintendo, pikmin 3, puzzle, real-time, strategy, wii u
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Shadowrun Returns – PC Review
In spite of it’s shortcomings, Returns is worth checking out. The Seattle campaign is a pleasure to experience, the simple turn-based combat is effective and accessible and, if its popularity on Steam is any indication, the future looks promising in … Continue reading
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Tagged cyberpunk, pc, rpg, shadowrun returns, strategy, urban fantasy
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The Raven Legacy of a Master Thief: Chapter 1 – PC Review
It’s clear that KING Art attempted to mold The Raven in a way to please old and new adventure game fans, by incorporating cinematic storytelling with a mix of simple and obtuse puzzles, including a few optional ones. It’s an … Continue reading
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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Star Trek: The Game – PC Review
Fortunately, the writers were smart enough to make Star Trek’s story have nothing to do with Into Darkness. It is canon, and it does take place between the first two films, but nothing will be lost if it isn’t played. … Continue reading
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Tagged co-op shooter, into darkness, movie tie-in, pc, review, star trek, video games
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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon – PC Review
It might be easy to view Blood Dragon as merely a re-skin, but I definitely did not find this to be the case. It’s a fast, clever, hilarious, action romp that knows when to slow down and allow the player … Continue reading
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Tagged 80s action parody, blood dragon, far cry 3, pc, review, ubisoft, video games
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Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate – Wii U Review
It’s a shame that this series really hasn’t caught on like it should here in the West. The reasons for this aren’t clear, but the harsh barrier of entry and limited Western releases probably have something to do with it. … Continue reading
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Tagged action rpg, capcom, monster hunter 3 ultimate, review, video games, wii u
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