Reviews

One of the struggles with anime/manga games is delivering a satisfying experience. With some series exceeding even 1,000 chapters, that's a lot of characters, situations, and story to cover. Games...

Growing up beat 'em ups were one of my favorite genres. The simple experiences were consistently good, and featured a number of beloved franchises. These ranged from The Simpsons, to...

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle immediately piqued my interest when it was announced. Before any gameplay footage was revealed, I assumed it would closely resemble games like Uncharted and...

Since Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of Final Fantasy, formed his own studio, Mistwalker, many JRPG fans have eagerly anticipated each release. With Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey being the last...

When done right, Metroidvanias can be among the most exciting games. Early sections tease players with new possibilities, often hidden behind a specific mechanic, or condition that comes at some...

Dragon Quest III has remained a favorite among JRPG fans. News of a remake, which features HD-2D graphics similar to Live A Live, left players excited to experience this new...

Nippon Ichi Software (NIS) has always struggled with preservation. Not only were a number of amazing experiences left in the past; later games would constantly bring these characters back. The...

A few years ago players were introduced to the world of Slitterhead. The unexpected Game Award trailer gained immediate attention due to the strong names attached, and fascinating setting. This,...

In my youth I remember spending a lot of time playing arcade games at my local skate rink. I don't remember every machine, though I know The Simpsons was there,...

Those familiar with anime/manga likely recognized Hiro Mashima's artwork the second Farmagia was shown. The main cast didn't just resemble his style, it invokes an immediate connection similar to Toriyama,...