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 […]
Golem was originally announced for the Playstation VR back in 2015. It’s had a shaky development cycle, with several delays leading up to its release. In the meantime, VR games have evolved through iterative refinements. As a result, expectations from the typical VR game have also risen. Playing Golem reminds of early launch titles that […]
It’s no secret that the Need for Speed games aren’t where they used to be in terms of popularity. The series has evolved over the years with countless iterations into an experience that is detached from what fans originally liked about it. The integration of micro-transactions in the previous iteration further added to the disappointment […]
Disgaea has never been a series to suggest for newcomers. It offers a steep difficulty curve which already makes it a difficult recommendation, especially for those who have never played any SRPG. The game has a lot of complex systems that are challenging to understand unless you have previously played any of the Disgaea games. […]
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