Switch Review - Pandemic
One of the most critically adored and commercially successful board games of the last 10 years becomes digital on Switch. But, without its cards and counters does the magic get lost?Devloped by Asmodee...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Exception
This action platformer should be celebrated for its tight responsive controls and clever stage evolution gimmick. But to fans of a certain 1982 Sci-Fi film, it’s hard to ignore certain visual...
View ArticleMega Drive Review - Golden Axe II (Game 181)
‘Golden Axe II’ is not a generic leap, it’s more of a slight awkward shuffle in a forward direction where progress is almost imperceptible. But, is that enough for fans of the iconic first...
View ArticleSwitch Review - The Ninja Saviors
At a time when scrolling beat em ups are often called monotonous button mashers, this remake of a remake may come as a breath of fresh air.Developed by Natsume Atari/Tengo ProjectOut in Europe/UK...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Headliner NoviNews
A “choose your own adventure style” game that attempts to expose the manipulative nature of the media. Never has a review needed to be more unbiased. Newspapers, please!Developed by Unbound...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Detective Gallo
With its comic-noir story, surreal abstract humour and blatant onscreen pointer, the inspiration behind ‘Detective Gallo’ is hardly subtle. But during a point and click renaissance do adventure game...
View ArticleSwitch Review - 911 Operator
Incredible people deal with high pressure jobs each day. But is it actually fun to answer emergency calls?Developed by Jutsu GamesReleased in 2018Video games have always presented the opportunity to...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Thief of Thieves
'The Walking Dead' series by Telltale games is widely considered to be the best adaptation of Robert Kirkman's comics. But in the hands of a different developer can justice be down to a dfiferent...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Yaga
This ‘Rogue’ like RPG may include a randomly generated world and intense combat, but the malleable story is the real draw. Developed by Breadcrumb GamesReleased in 2019“How was your day?” a loved one...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Bubble Bobble 4 Friends
For those born in the eighties, ‘Bubble Bobble’ will be a joyous memory of cooperative bubble blowing fun. For those born in the last twenty years the same name will be synonymous with mediocrity. So...
View ArticleSNES Review - Star Fox 2 (Game 182)
For years this space based tactical shooter had been a lost curio after its dramatic cancellation. But in the PlayStation era, was out dated graphics the real reason ‘Star Fox 2’ was shelved? Developed...
View ArticleMega Drive Review - Bonanza Bros (Game 183)
At a time of predictable 2D platformers, 'Bonanza Bros' tried something new. But when stealth games are far more common should sneak back to this one?Developed by SegaPublished by SegaReleased in...
View ArticleHardware Review : Orb Gaming Retro Gaming Mat
Retro Gaming has become mass market, and gimmick gadget stores are eager to cash in. But how do you sell and package a collection of questionable retro inspired shovelware games ? Obviously with an...
View ArticleMega Drive Review - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Game 184)
Sonic the Hedgehog is a character that most will think of when they imagine the Mega Drive. But is the second game in the series really as good as the designers of 'Sonic Mania' claim?Developed by Sega...
View ArticleMega Drive Review - Fantasia (Game 185)
At a time when 16 bit Disney games were widely regarded as universally good, ‘Fantasia’ has a reputation as being “one of the worst platformers ever made”. But, what many do not know is that ‘Fantasia’...
View ArticleMega Drive Review - Sonic Spinball (Game 186)
With each new 16bit 'Sonic' game the quality threshold was getting higher and higher. So how did a bizarre pinball game become the follow up to one of the most successful Mega Drive platformers...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Cross Code
Retro inspired Sprite based RPGs are flooding the eShop, but ‘Cross Code’ isn’t just the cream of the crop, it even eclipses the adored games that inspired its visuals.Developed by Radical Fish Games...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Ultracore
Another lost game, brought back into existence for modern players. But have players out grown brutally hard run-and-gun games?Developed by DICE Published by Strictly Limited Games / Inin Games Released...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Faeria
The digital card game genre dominated is by ‘Hearthstone’ , so can ‘Faeria’’s unique board game inspired twist help it find an audience on Switch?Developed by Abrakam GamesPublished by Versus...
View ArticleSwitch Review - Double Kick Heroes
A rhythm action game set entirely to Heavy Metal Music set during a zombie apocalypse. 'Double Kick Heroes' wont be to everyone's taste, but I'm pretty sure for someone out there this is the perfect...
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