Bandai Namco is one of the most influential game publishers from Japan and they tend to localize and bring a lot of games based on licensed IPs including One Piece and My Hero Academia. Sadly, most of their games appear to follow a strict formula presenting them more like an arena brawler. This was true […]
Hunt: Showdown might appear as one of the many multiplayer shooters that lacks originality but the more time is spent with the game, the easier it is to realize the special experience provided by its unique multiplayer. This game thrives on its online community and your experience will entirely depend on the matchmaking, or whether […]
Granblue Fantasy is a popular mobile game that has continued to gain traction since launching back in 2014. It has become something of a juggernaut when it comes to mobile games so when the game developer Cygames decided to transition into console games, it was met with praise from fans. They initially announced different projects […]
Streets of Rage was at the forefront of the side-scrolling beat ‘em up genre during the 16-bit console era. Back then, the series was known for its over-the-top action, stylish aesthetic, and catchy music. Although a few attempts were made over the years to modernize the genre, they were largely in vain as much of […]
On the surface, Persona 5 Royal is to Persona 5 what Persona 4 Golden was to Persona 4. It’s a traditional re-release of an already successful entry in Atlus’ flagship RPG series. However, the hefty chunk of new content and a multitude of additions and refinements woven through the core gameplay set it apart from […]
Since the inception of the Manga series back in 2009, One-Punch Man fans have craved for a videogame adaptation, especially one that does justice to the license. This Part fighting game, part RPG, is developer Spike Chunsoft’s incarnation which closely follows the approach of the Naruto games from the past. Players do not assume the […]
Yakuza series has seen a resurgence lately and it is now not just limited to PlayStation but the series has expanded into a multiplatform role. Yakuza games have released for the PC and are also coming soon to the Xbox One. This has opened the series to more fans potentially increasing its appeal. This is […]
Sam’s Story is the second and final DLC in Metro Exodus’ two-part expansion. While the first DLC, The Two Colonels, was a nod to previous entries in the series, Sam’s Story reinforces Metro Exodus’ open-ended/sandbox structure. As the name implies, the DLC tells the story of Sam, a former American soldier who was first introduced […]
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a great action game that attempts to offer an ambitious adventure set in the Dragon Ball universe. Is it enough to satisfy the fans? Dragon Ball Z is considered one of the greatest animes of all time and it is part of the reason Japanese animation started to explode in […]
Shenmue was once listed as one of the most expensive video games. It still has a relatively high budget for a game even compared to the modern generation and even after all these years, the game remains as ambitious as ever despite some dated mechanics getting in the way. When fans were finally able to […]