While I liked the slower and more methodical approach to the dual-stick shoot 'em up genre, I found myself frustrated by the tiny bullets and repetitive progression. I also wish the enemy designs were...

Episode #44 - This is the week of Kingdom Hearts III, the long-awaited sequel that brings Disney's most popular cartoons face-to-face with Final Fantasy. With Mickey Mouse once again headlining games, I wanted to t...

Episode #2 - Defunct Games presents Know the Game, a new series where we attempt to learn more about Lorne Riseley by asking him inane questions about old school video games. In this episode, Cyril wants to know i...

FutureGrind has the makings for a great extreme sports franchise, but is missing some of what made OlliOlli and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater so addictive. While the short stages and focused structure keeps ...

The Hong Kong Massacre an absolute treat for John Woo and shoot 'em up fans alike. This is a stylish action game full of diverse stages, exhilarating shootouts, criminal underworld intrigue and more s...

When the game is about Jesus fighting Santa Claus, I think it's safe to say that you know what you're getting. Fight of Gods is appropriately goofy, all while being a surprisingly solid fighting game ...

Episode #43 - Like the sands of time, I want you to forget about the last three decades of Prince of Persia sequels, spin-offs and reboots. Let go of The Fallen King, The Forgotten Sands and, most importantly, Jake...

Episode #1 - Defunct Games presents Know the Game, a new series where we attempt to learn more about Lorne Riseley by asking him inane questions about old school video games. In this debut episode, Cyril wants to ...

Don't let the performance and technical issues keep you away from Omensight: Definitive Edition, because this little Switch game offers an epic story with a truly unique structure. The conceit is so c...

Episode #42 - After spending 2018 writing reviews and recreating Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best & Worst Award ceremonies, I did something I haven't done in a long time -- I took a vacation. I spent nearly a full ...

Even if you have nostalgia for the 150 arcade and console games found in this collection, Atari Flashback Classics is bound to disappoint. It's a barebones package that lacks a lot of the games that m...

Although it doesn't look like much and has a horrendously awful name, Hellfront: Honeymoon is a surprisingly fast and fun real-time strategy game with some original ideas. It's the kind of game that i...

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game I desperately want to love. There are parts of this 2D action game that I absolutely adore, including the diverse stages, incredible bosses and charming characters. B...

Episode #41 - Kabuki: Quantum Fighter is a game that should have been huge. It had intense action, inventive level designs, a cinematic story and a premise that is a lot deeper than you might expect. It was also a ...

As both an adventure game and a debut release from 9 Eyes Game Studio, Planet RIX-13 is a solid effort. It's not especially original, the story isn't as compelling as it could be and it will take you ...

RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures starts off strong, but it won't take long for the game's many problems to show up. While I like the welcoming atmosphere and touchscreen controls, I found the game to b...