Hades is developer Supergiant’s refreshing take on the roguelike genre. Nearly three years after its arrival in Early Access on PC and almost a year after its official release, the game is now available on both Xbox and PlayStation platforms. Much like the developer’s other games, Hades is played in an isometric perspective. Based on […]
The very first thing about Neon Giant’s The Ascent that grabs your attention is its aesthetic quality. The cyberpunk setting is wonderfully realized, with rich detail and artistic flair. It’s especially commendable considering that this is the Swedish studio’s first original release. While it is an isometric shooter at its core, The Ascent also incorporates […]
Where do I even begin? It’s a dream come true to have The Great Ace Attorney localized and to see not just one, but both of these games released in English is, simply put, UNBELIEVABLE. I’ve been a fan of the Ace Attorney series since it first launched on the Nintendo Gameboy Advance. I believe […]
For the last two generations, several publishers/developers have attempted to reinvent the wheel for their classic franchises. Samurai Warriors 5 is the outcome of Koei Tecmo’s attempt to add something new to a genre that has become boring following a slew of similar-looking Musou games. Those who have never played these games may be perplexed […]
Last year’s Streets of Rage 4 brought the retro beat ‘em up series back from the dead, courtesy of Dot Emu. Despite some shortcomings, it was a well-executed modern take on the classic formula, with fun and chaotic over-the-top action, a stylish aesthetic, as well as catchy music. Developer Dotemu and LizardCube didn’t just stop […]
Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a sequel to a game that was first released on the Nintendo 3DS, so it is possible to feel confused on whether to play it just because it is a sequel. I can assure you that there is no need to consider such a thing, and you can comfortably jump […]
Scarlet Nexus is a brand new IP from Bandai Namco. They have taken their experience with the ‘Tales of’ and ‘God Eater’ series which shows up very well here. Some inspiration has been taken from character-action games as well. This is why I was surprised to see how the developers managed to nail all of […]
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have brought back the Ninja Gaiden series with a trilogy collection that features the three Sigma games in one package. While this collection is based on the Sigma version with no choice of playing the original Ninja Gaiden and its sequel that is only available on Xbox, there is no […]
The Guilty Gear series has made a name for itself amidst popular fighting game franchises like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat. Over the years, fighting game fans have become familiar with developer Arc System Works, who is also known for famous series like BlazBlue and, more recently, Dragon Ball FighterZ. However, Guilty Gear remains […]
Biomutant is developer Experiment 101’s post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fairytale of an action RPG. This gloomy and vivid tale depicts a world on the brink of catastrophe. The adventure begins with players assuming the role of a furry one-eyed Ronin. The ability to control one’s own fate is emphasized throughout the story, and you’re often put in […]
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