While not especially original, Steredenn is an action-packed throwback shoot-em-up with roguelike elements. Finally available on the PlayStation 4, this shooter has a lot of cool weapons and stages, b...

Full Mojo Rampage has a lot of fun with its voodoo gimmick, giving players a fast-paced roguelike adventure. While the dual-stick shooting isn't especially original and the difficulty spikes at the ve...

If you've ever wondered what Twin Peaks would be like if it took place in Florida, was loaded with pop culture references and was actually a stage play with a live audience, then Knee Deep is the game...

Heart&Slash is one of those rare games where practically every element of the game is working its hardest to ruin the fun. From horrendous camera problems to terrible gameplay to enemies that are too ...

Episode #21 - Sonic. Tails. The scientist formerly known as Dr. Robotnik. They're all together and celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th birthday. To help celebrate what I'm sure will be a speedy anniversary; we're...

Tom Lenting celebrates Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th anniversary by reviewing Sonic Jam, the curious compilation on Sega Saturn. Released at a time when Sega was shifting from the 2D classics to 3D train ...

Episode #117 - Defunct Games needs your help! We're looking to recreate The Adventures of GamePro comic strip as a long-form episodic internet play. I would like to use different voice actors, the music from the gam...

Episode #19 - This is Online Pass, the video game news quiz. My name is Cyril Lachel and I'm going to ask you a series of questions based on some of the biggest news stories to come out of E3 2016. From EA's bone-h...

Part point and click adventure game and part side-scrolling action game, Between Me and The Night is a compelling journey that loses its way from time to time. The game has a deliberate pace that may ...

Episode #3 - Not even the industry's biggest trade show was going to keep Defunct Games from posting reviews. Because of a new game lull, we were forced to dig through the backlog and cover games we missed along t...

Episode #18 - This is Online Pass, the video game news quiz. My name is Cyril Lachel and I'm going to ask you a series of questions based on some of the biggest news stories to come out of Microsoft's E3 2016 press...

1917 - The Alien Invasion is a fun but basic vertical shoot-em-up inspired by the hits of the early 1990s. While it's short and doesn't do enough with the time period, the price is right and the boss ...

Episode #17 - This is Online Pass, the video game news quiz. My name is Cyril Lachel and I'm going to ask you a series of questions based on some of the biggest news stories to come out of Sony's E3 2016 press conf...

While it never fully lives up to its potential, Neverending Nightmares does have a few great horror moments and several satisfying endings. It's also drenched in atmosphere, giving off the impression ...

With a name like Demetrios: The BIG Cynical Adventure, you might expect an epic quest brimming with cynicism. Unfortunately, this brand new point and click adventure game holds back. While it's occasi...

Episode #2 - The entire industry may be gearing up for E3, but Defunct Games is focused on talking about brand new video games. This was a strong week for video game stories, as all three of the games we reviewed ...

Despite having a compelling story and cool cinemas, Prog.1 is a fairly standard 2D platformer that is over too soon. Some of the twists and turns are interesting, but I wish there was more to the game...

Even though it suffers from a few frustrating puzzles, I was so wrapped up in the look and the story that I was able to overlook some of the imperfections. The Way offers an emotionally satisfying jou...

Despite good intentions, Zenodyne R fails to capture the shoot-em-up magic of the 1990s. The gameplay and level designs are fine (if not a bit basic), but the whole thing is sunk by an onerous unlock ...

Episode #1 - This was a huge week at Defunct Games! If you have complained that we don't cover enough epic console adventure games, then this was your week. We started it off with a look at Anima: Gate of Memories...

Episode #20 - Leonardo. Donatello. Michelangelo. Raphael. That guy from Arrested Development. They're all back and ready to kick some Krang in the newest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. To help celebrate what I...

Gamers who don't connect with the story may find the experience too repetitive and overlong, but those who love 2D brawlers and these colorful characters will find a lot to love in Odin Sphere Leifthr...