April 2018
April 24, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: Save the Ninja Clan
Even at $4, Save the Ninja Clan feels expensive. This is an aggressively mediocre action game with almost nothing new to bring to the table. The gameplay is slippery and unresponsive, to the point whe...
April 20, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: Kite
Kite is a frenzied experience that manages to be both challenging and fair. This is one of the deeper dual-stick shooters you'll come across, offering everything from a skill tree to crafting to destr...
April 19, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: Without Escape
On one hand, I appreciate the work that went into remaking this game for computers. Without Escape looks and plays better than ever, and fans of the game will get a kick out of the brand new graphics....
April 11, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: Eat Beat DeadSpike-san
I don't know if it's because this started its life as a mobile game or the developers simply ran out of ideas, but Eat Beat DeadSpike-san is a shallow experience where the fun comes in short bursts. T...
April 10, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: Infernium
Infernium is frustrating, confusing, aggravating, baffling and occasionally unfair, but it's also one of the few games I've played this year to leave me in awe. It's not for everybody and it may take ...
April 06, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: MX vs. ATV: All Out
Fans of the long-running MX vs. ATV franchise will feel right at home with All Out. This is yet another solid entry with a nice variety of modes, a whole bunch of customization options and a diverse s...
April 05, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: Animated Jigsaw: Beautiful Japanese Scenery
There's a bit in the press notes suggesting that Animated Jigsaw is a fun and "stress-free experience." I assure you, there is nothing "stress-free" about this game. If anything, the imprecise and oft...
April 04, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: The Long Reach
From a storytelling perspective, The Long Reach is a masterclass in how to tell an effective horror story. It's more than just the fascinating twists, as the story also hints at a deeper social meanin...
April 04, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: Adventures of Bertram Fiddle: Ep. 1 - A Deadly Business
Although a bit on the simple side, I was completely won over by the quirky story and funny writing. Adventures of Bertram Fiddle: Episode 1 - A Deadly Business sets up a compelling mystery with a cast...
April 03, 2018 Reviews au Courant
Review: Metropolis: Lux Obscura
While not as long or involved as Puzzle Quest, Metropolis: Lux Obscura takes the basic formula and turns it into one of the year's most compelling crime thrillers. The fast-paced match-three gameplay ...