January 2016
January 29, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Defunct
Although short, Defunct is a charming new platformer with a likable hero and intriguing mechanics. The world is both fun to traverse and visually stimulating. Best of all, it's actually fun. That's mo...
January 28, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: AIPD: Artificial Intelligence Police Department
Between the presentation and gameplay, AIPD: Artificial Intelligence Police Department gets a lot right. But this is 2016, and you need more than solid mechanics and flashy visuals to keep up with the...
January 27, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Super Ubie Island REMIX
Super Ubie Island REMIX has a great art style and soundtrack that overall give a very cheery and happy mood, but the intrusive glitches, lackluster level design and useless collectibles tarnish the ov...
January 27, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Cubixx HD
Cubixx HD shows Taito how to make the next generation in Qix. While not an original concept, Laughing Jackal adds a lot of fresh ideas to this fast-paced action game. Just like the old school arcade g...
January 26, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Saturday Morning RPG
Saturday Morning RPG is a good-natured tribute that plays into your nostalgia for G.I. Joe, Transformers and a bevy of other cartoons from the 1980s. Unfortunately, this clever idea is marred by repet...
January 25, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Dino Eggs: Rebirth
Dino Eggs: Rebirth is a loving tribute to a forgotten gem. It offers a number of brand new modes, updated graphics and even multiplayer support. But even with all these enhancements, I'm not sure this...
January 22, 2016 Review - Game Gear
Review: Fred Couples Golf
The Defunct Games Golf Club returns! This week, Adam Wallace tees off on Fred Couples Golf on the Sega Game Gear. Could it be that he's found a portable golf game worth picking up? Find out now w...
January 21, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Baseball Riot
While fun in short bursts, Baseball Riot feels like a carbon copy of last year's Tennis in the Face. This disappointing sequel adds a frustrating new wrinkle that slows down the pacing and makes every...
January 19, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Gemini: Heroes Reborn
As games based on canceled television shows go, Gemini: Heroes Reborn isn't bad. Cassandra's powers are fun to play around with and the puzzles are occasionally satisfying, but the action is too repet...
January 19, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: The Deadly Tower of Monsters
Although the gameplay is a bit repetitive and the camera controls are non-existent, The Deadly Tower of Monsters proves to be worth your time for the style and story alone. I laughed from beginning to...
January 15, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Echoes of Aetheria
Dancing Dragon Games' newest game doesn't just look the part; it offers a fast-paced adventure that drips with authenticity. This throwback role-playing game includes a diverse team filled with memora...
January 14, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
Part Shadow of the Colossus and Super Metroid, this shoot-em-up takes players deep into the future to experience what's left of Earth. With its melancholy atmosphere, retro presentation and intense bo...
January 11, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Hard West
If the idea of XCOM in the Wild West sounds appealing, then chances are you're going to have a good time in the Hard West. With its western-theme and exciting turn-based combat, I had a blast taking o...
January 06, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Amplitude
One of the PlayStation 2's most beloved music games returns after a 12 year hiatus. Unfortunately, not much has changed in those years. While certainly fun, it won't take long to see (and hear) every ...
January 05, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Circuit Breakers
While it looks the part, Circuit Breakers is undone by repetitive level designs and an simplistic gameplay. The core mechanics may be unique, but they ultimately lead to a much less interesting dual-s...