Normally when a game is free to play, there’s a reason. Sometimes that’s owed to a strange or unique premise and sometimes, as is the case with Might & Magic Duel of Champions: Forgotten Wars, that’s owed to being a newcomer in a genre dominated by one clear victor. In this case, Forgotten Wars is … Continue reading
A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX is a platformer that harkens back to the days of a little blue dude with a blaster on his hand, hopping up and down to dodge bullets while defeating themed bosses to gain extra abilities. As closely as ARES pays homage to the Mega Man franchise though, it’s not the sort … Continue reading
Saying “Metroidvania” instantly conjures in any player’s mind the basic elements which comprise a pseudo-genre of 2D gaming. We all know these games consist of maps to explore, powerups to find, increasing strength (or character levels), and weaker enemies enroute to larger bosses. Despite how easily that pops into your head, it’s sadly a little … Continue reading
We’ve come to expect dark, violent games from the indie developer Ska Studios and their latest XBLA title is no different. However with Charlie Murder the team has stepped up their game even further, enhancing the pure beat ‘em up gameplay of past Dishwasher games to include many great action RPG elements. The end result … Continue reading
I awoke one morning with no particular goal in mind. Being able to live completely off the land I did merely what was necessary to survive. Existing in a world of pointless routine eventually I began to branch out, thinking surely this life must have more to offer, more to see, things to conquer. I … Continue reading
The release of Capsized on XBLA is an odd thing. The game originally came out on PC over two years ago and there was even an iOS release of the game that hit back in February. Now the indie title gets its chance to deliver its special brand of twin-stick shooting to a whole new … Continue reading
State of Decay presents a type of game that honestly has rarely been tackled before, at least not in this particular way. It’s an open world, zombie survival game. Much of the elements of the game are pulled directly from titles like Grand Theft Auto or Day Z, but State of Decay brings plenty of … Continue reading
When you hear “physics-based-puzzle-game” do you cringe, or get a little bit giddy? What reaction takes place is likely dependent not on objective feelings of the genre itself, but of your experience with particular titles. Ever since Angry Birds and Peggle took off, games of this nature have been struggling to share the limelight – … Continue reading
Fireburst, for all intents and purposes, may as well be completely unplayable. The core mechanic of this racing game is built around a “heat” meter on the left side of the screen which serves as a combination health/boost bar, where the more boost you use (or heat your vehicle collects) the closer you are to … Continue reading
In 2011, Techland released two major games: Call of Juarez: The Cartel and Dead Island. While Dead Island wasn’t perfect, it was a fun game with some interesting mechanics. Call of Juarez: The Cartel, on the other hand, was a disaster, with poor gameplay mechanics and a storyline that many perceived as being racist and … Continue reading
Heists are absolutely perfect for video games. Pulling off a successful heist in your traditional blockbuster movie involves planning, stealth, hacking, action, strategy and more, all of which fall perfectly in line with commonplace gameplay in video games. It’s quite surprising that more developers don’t try to implement games based around heists. Luckily with Monaco: … Continue reading
The whole Texas Hold ‘Em phenomenon has definitely come and gone at this point but that doesn’t actually stop poker from being fun to play, nor does it stop companies from trying to capitalize on people’s general knowledge of how to play the addicting game. Telltale Games is certainly no stranger to this as this … Continue reading
Alien Spidy is a cute little XBLA game that feels like a more complex version of something you might find as a game for your iPhone (or other mobile device of choice). There are a set number of levels and you travel through each while racking up points and earning stars along the way. Sounds … Continue reading
Serious Sam: DoubleD XXL is a platformer that returns to the roots of what made the game… actually, no it doesn’t. In a sort of retro chic move, DDXXL eschews its 3D heritage and embarks on what may be considered an alternate reality timeline – one in which the shooter works only as a two … Continue reading
Grasshopper Manufacture and Digital Reality collaborate yet again with Black Knight Sword. Their last creation, Sine Mora, was a highly regarded entry in the shoot ’em up genre. This time around they deliver something completely different with an old-school style platformer that is overflowing with style. If you’ve played any of the recent games from … Continue reading
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