May 2016
May 30, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Anima: Gate of Memories
If you can get beyond some of the predictable storytelling and the painfully difficult boss fights, you'll discover a fun little action/adventure game. While flawed, there's a lot to like about the wa...
May 27, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: UnEpic
Although it gets a lot of the customization and role-playing right, UnEpic is a game plagued by stiff combat and some of the most maddening boss fights of the year. It's funny at times, but that isn't...
May 25, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Hyper Bounce Blast
While it may look simple, Hyper Bounce Blast offers a wildly addictive gameplay mechanic that sees players bouncing off walls and jumping on enemies. It's a clever gimmick that is unlike any other sho...
May 24, 2016 Defunct Games Vs.
X-Men in 16-Bits: Analyzing Magazine Reviews of the 1990s
Episode #19 - To help celebrate the brand new movie, we're taking a look back at the X-Men series during the 16-bit era. Join us as we analyze what magazines like Electronic Gaming Monthly, GamePro, Next Generation...
May 23, 2016 A Conversation
Hyper Bounce Blast Dev Talks Shoot-Em-Ups, Sitcoms, Math & M...
Episode #1 - Do you like 2D shoot-em-ups? If so, then boy do I have a good interview for you. Today we're going to spend about an hour talking to Paul Marrable, the founder and developer at Flump Studios. He ...
May 20, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: She Wants Me Dead
She Wants Me Dead squanders a unique concept by recycling too many platformer cliches. The idea of a cat taking revenge on her selfish owner is rife with possibilities, yet we're left with a generic a...
May 19, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: My Night Job
While it's not the kind of game you'll want to play for hours on end, My Night Job is a lot of fun in short bursts. The mansion is overflowing with secrets and surprises, and I can imagine a competiti...
May 18, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Shadwen
While not as deep as Hitman or Metal Gear Solid V, Shadwen delivers a fun and fast-paced stealth experience with a compelling story and accessible gameplay. It also innovates on the genre by giving pl...
May 17, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Life Goes On: Done to Death
Life Goes On: Done to Death takes a killer concept and turns it into a fun little puzzler. It's never as challenging as I would have liked and it only takes the theme so far, but this charming PS4 pla...
May 16, 2016 Instant Expert
GamePro's List of Terrible Mario Games Is Shocking
Episode #16 - Despite being one of the most-beloved video game characters of all time, Mario has found his way into some real stinkers. Ten years ago, GamePro magazine attempted to create a list of Super Mario's lo...
May 13, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Valkyria Chronicles Remastered
Although Sega hasn't added anything to this PlayStation 4 port, Valkyria Chronicles Remastered remains an exciting mix of third-person shooting and strategy role-playing. The lengthy quest can be a bi...
May 10, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: INFRA
Although the story never fully gripped me and too much of the game is spent in boring underground locations, I still had a lot of fun puzzle solving my way through INFRA's lengthy campaign. There's mo...
May 05, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Coffin Dodgers
Not even a silly premise can save Coffin Dodgers from being one of the worst racing games of the year. From the bland designs to the questionable selection of weapons, this brand new kart racer is one...
May 04, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Back in 1995
Inspired by games like Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark, Back in 1995 attempts to take the survival horror genre back 20 years. While it nails the look, the limited scope and repetitive puzzles mak...
May 03, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
At long last, PlayStation 4 owners have a chance to discover WayForward's 2014 platformer, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. With charming visuals, sharp writing and a lot of intricate dungeons to overc...
May 03, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Azkend 2: The World Beneath
While it never reaches the level of Journey to the Center of the Earth or even Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Azkend 2: The World Beneath makes good use of the Jules Verne influence. The story...
May 02, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
The Chinese Room has created a gorgeously realized world and a compelling mystery. While those looking for anything resembling action will be bored by the experience, I was fully raptured by the story...