June 2019
June 27, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Chiki-Chiki Boxy Pro Wrestling
Much like last year's racing game, Chiki-Chiki Boxy Pro Wrestling is a mixed bag. I like how fast-paced and accessible the game can be, but found the brawler to be too simple and shallow to keep me en...
June 27, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Furwind
A throwback to the early 1990s, Furwind feels like a 16-bit mascot game that was lost to time. This is a solid side-scrolling platformer with a likable hero and a bunch of colorful stages to conquer. ...
June 26, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Crossroads Extreme
Crossroads Extreme is a fun little game where the idea is to control the traffic and crossing lights in order to keep the pedestrians safe and the cars flowing. That's a cool concept, but is it enough...
June 25, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Rolling Gunner
Rolling Gunner is a fun throwback shoot 'em up that should satisfy fans of the genre. It doesn't do a whole lot with its unique rolling gun mechanic, but it's just enough to set it apart from a lot of...
June 19, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Reventure
Don't let its simple look fool you, because Reventure is a straight-up masterpiece. This inventive platformer has you hunting down one-hundred endings in a fantasy world full of deadly possibilities. ...
June 18, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Summer Sports Games
The Olympics have never been this bland. Button mash your way to victory in twelve predictable mini-games that lack both excitement and any kind of personality. Summer Sports Games isn't offensively b...
June 14, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Blood Will Be Spilled
Blood Will Be Spilled is a charming new adventure where insects tame the Wild West. As goofy as the premise is, the story is well-written and the voice cast sells us on this over-the-top world. It's a...
June 12, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: The Last Cowboy
The best thing I can say about The Last Cowboy is that the world is a lot more interesting than most arena shooters. The Wild West town is rundown and full of fun little details. The mutants, monsters...
June 11, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition
Marred by linear stages and an all too brief story, Among the Sleep is an effective horror adventure seen through the eyes of a toddler. This unique storytelling conceit allows for an imaginative jour...
June 07, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Horizon Shift '81
Much like the name suggests, Horizon Shift '81 is a fun throwback to an era when games like Space Invaders ruled the arcades. It's also an exceptional sequel that not only improves on the original, bu...
June 05, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Byte Driver
Although a bit more advanced than the fictional backstory lets on, Byte Driver is a clever throwback racer where you have to hack to survive. It's a loving tribute that doesn't just evoke the spirit o...
June 04, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Super Life of Pixel
If what you're looking for is a stylish platformer that pays tribute to the classic consoles and computers you grew up with, then Super Life of Pixel is a great fit on the Switch. However, don't go in...