October 2020
October 31, 2020 Recapped
A Salute to Vampires: 13 Days of Blood-Sucking Games
Episode #64 - For hundreds of years, audiences and horror fans have been enamored by the seductive alure of vampires. They have been the stars of ground-breaking literature, blockbuster movies and long-running tele...
October 29, 2020 Reviews au Courant
Review: Airplane Mode
It's not that you can't make a great game out of being an airplane passenger, but rather that the developers didn't. Airplane Mode is a boring and tedious affair that is never entertaining. It's the k...
October 27, 2020 Reviews - GBA
Review: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Adam Wallace is back and ready to take on Dracula once and for all. See our retro critic grab his stake and dive into Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow on the Game Boy Advance. Many consider this to be one ...
October 27, 2020 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Mr. Bones (Saturn)
Episode #110 - From Trick or Treat to Shock Em Dead to KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, the past is littered with fun and cheesy rock 'n roll horror movies. Sadly, video game companies have largely steered clear ...
October 26, 2020 Reviews - Xbox
Review: BloodRayne
Look out Blood Omen and Castlevania, because Adam Wallace is sinking his teeth into a new vampire series! Our blood-sucking countdown to Halloween continues with a review of BloodRayne, the 2002 actio...
October 25, 2020 Reviews - PSP
Review: Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Adam Wallace whips up a review of Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, a PlayStation Portable remake of the cult classic Rondo of Blood. Do the polygonal graphics and new cinemas make this rare gem ...
October 24, 2020 Reviews - PlayStation 2
Review: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
Adam Wallace is back with another blood-soaked vampire review. Today's tasty treat is Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2, he exciting third installment in the franchise. Is this the forgotten gem of the fr...
October 23, 2020 Reviews - Genesis
Review: Castlevania: Bloodlines
Adam Wallace is back ... and so is Dracula! Unfortunately, the Belmonts are nowhere to be found, so a new generation of vampire hunters will need to take on Elizabeth Bartley in Castlevania: Bloodline...
October 22, 2020 Reviews - Dreamcast
Review: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Adam Wallace returns with another retro review celebrating vampires. For today's review, he'll be looking at one of the most beloved Dreamcast games of all time -- Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. How doe...
October 22, 2020 Reviews au Courant
Review: Hotshot Racing
With great level designs and fun bonus modes, Hotshot Racing is more than just a nostalgia trip. This new game from Sumo Digital perfectly evokes the spirit of early 32-bit racers like Virtua Racing, ...
October 21, 2020 Reviews - NES
Review: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
Adam Wallace returns to slay the vampires in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, the exciting (and polarizing) sequel on the Nintendo Entertainment System. How does this open-world sequel compare to the or...
October 21, 2020 Reviews au Courant
Review: Postal Redux
Twenty-three years after becoming a lightning rod for controversy, Switch owners will finally have a chance to cause total carnage in Postal. While the gameplay could use some tweaking and there are t...
October 20, 2020 Reviews - PlayStation
Review: Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
The countdown to Halloween continues when Adam Wallace reviews Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. Dig your teeth into vampiric fun as he looks back at the adventure that started it all. Does this Silicon Kni...
October 19, 2020 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Maximo vs. Army of Zin (PlayStation 2)
Episode #109 - From The Dark Knight to The Two Towers to The Empire Strikes Back, everybody loves the dark middle chapter of the trilogy. That's what Maximo vs. Army of Zin would have been in a perfect world. With a...
October 19, 2020 Reviews - NES
Review: Castlevania
Experience the horror of the Halloween season with daily Castlevania and Blood Omen reviews from Adam Wallace. We're starting the countdown with none other than the original Castlevania from 1987, a N...
October 13, 2020 Reviews au Courant
Review: Red Wings: Aces of the Sky
Even if you're not the type of person who normally gets down with air combat simulators, Red Wings: Aces of the Sky may just change your mind. The fast-paced arcade action and accessible gameplay make...
October 09, 2020 Reviews au Courant
Review: When the Past Was Around
Although it's an emotional roller coaster from beginning to end, When the Past Was Around is exactly the kind of game we need right now. The heartbreaking story of loss and letting go is especially co...
October 08, 2020 Reviews au Courant
Review: Street Racer Underground
It's hard to imagine a game coming out in 2020 with less content than Street Racer Underground. With only one boring stage, four races and not a single turn, this is one of the few games you'll be sic...
October 06, 2020 Reviews au Courant
Review: Death Tales
Don't be fooled by the stylish art design and compelling hero, because Death Tales is a disappointing exercise in repetition. From the levels to the enemies to the barebones combos, this game is a bla...
October 05, 2020 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Alone in the Dark 3 (PC)
Episode #108 - When I spoiled the story and ending for the original Alone in the Dark back in 2018, I had no intention of starting a Halloween tradition. But seeing as we looked at the 1993 sequel last October, it o...
October 04, 2020 DG News
DG NEWS: Amazon Introduces Luna, Resident Evil TV Show & Mor...
Episode #16 - If it's Sunday, it's Defunct Games News! Join host Lorne Riseley as he dissects the week's biggest news, including the introduction of a brand-new game streaming service from Amazon and Netflix's upco...