I’ve never really been a huge fan of anime, which may come as a shock to some given how badly I want to go and visit Japan. Sure, I watched Pokémon and Dragonball Z every morning before school on Cheez TV. I even watched a bit of Sailor Moon, but
Super Mario RPG The Legend of the Seven Stars was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1996. A whopping 27 years later, the beloved turn-based classic returns exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, with the much more succinct title, Super Mario RPG. This isn’t a straight-up re-release though, it’s
When playing some of the older top-down horror games, did you ever wish you could have fought the undead in first person? Welcome to You Will Die Here Tonight, developed and published by Spiral Bound Interactive LLC., a game that will fulfil that dream. You begin your adventure as Dr.
Tales of Arise has been one of the most critically acclaimed entries to the long-running series, and better yet, one of the most celebrated JRPGs in general. I had all but wrapped up my Tales of Arise journey when Bandai Namco announced a continuation of the story with the Tales
The popular anime Sword Art Online first came out in 2012 and was based on a new virtual reality game. Thousands of users logged in to play, only to discover they were unable to log out, held hostage by the creator in the virtual world, and escape was only possible
Lords Of The Fallen is a third-person, dark fantasy, souls-like RPG, or as I like to call it, Dark Souls, but different. Essentially, that is the gist of it, and for fans of the Soul’s games and Elden Ring, this game will not disappoint. If I can be so bold,
Developers Nippon Ichi Software Inc. and Systemsoft Beta Inc. with publisher Nis America Inc. are bringing us the next instalment of ‘Disgaea’. Disgaea has been around for two decades, so clearly something is being done right. If you are like me and have never heard of Disgaea, then read on
Had your fill of ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ yet? Looking for something new in the roleplaying game with real-time strategy elements? Then developer and publisher Event Horizon has just the game you’re looking for. With ‘Dark Envoy’ being only their second game, they are fast learning the ropes of what their
The Last Oricru graced us with its presence in 2022 to a mixed reception, but now, almost a year later, we have the “Final Cut” update. This update boasts a lot of new features and gameplay changes based on feedback given by the player base, but how does it stack
It’s been a while since I last reviewed a game, and with PAX AUS just around the corner, I was reminiscing on time gone by. Last year, as I strolled around the indie developer section waiting for an interview I had booked, I stumbled upon a team excitedly talking about
Do you have what it takes to survive a trip to Hell? Developed by Mixed Realms and published by Vertigo Games, the highly anticipated Hellsweeper VR has finally arrived. It’s time to clean house in this first-person action-combat game that will have you descend into the depths of Hell. Traverse
Fate/Samurai Remnant is the newest game from Omega Force, published by Koei Tecmo, and it takes place in Japan during the Keian Era uprising in 1651. Players are placed in the world of Miyamoto Iori as he finds himself caught in the conflict and surrounded by supernatural situations, fighting for
Super Bomberman R2, made and published by Konami, marks the franchise’s 40th anniversary, and it’s now available on PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, plus, it supports online crossplay. Super Bomberman R2 brings back fan favourites from the first title, like the Class Battle Mode
It is time to put myself through the pain and suffering of tackling another souls-like game, and hopefully, I come out on top with as few broken controllers as possible. Developed by Neowiz, Lies of P is the latest action souls-like on the market, challenging veterans and new players with
Developed by Frozenbyte, ‘Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy’ is a 2.5D action-adventure and puzzle-ridden platformer following three heroes on their fifth outing. They are pitted against villains who will stop at nothing to take control of the kingdom, but the clock is ticking to save the world of Trine! This
As ‘Star Trek’ so eloquently put it, “Space. The final frontier…” The one place that is, pun intended, so alien to mankind. Space games have always been such an allure as it allows us to explore the unknown. Long-awaited, it’s finally here. From award-winning creators of epic titles such as
With a delay in release time, Tunic has finally made its way to the Nintendo Switch. Hearing favourable comments on the title, I have always been eager to give it a go, but, as more and more games vie for my attention, I didn’t see an opportunity to play Tunic
Atlas Fallen is a new action role-playing game created by Deck13 Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Set in a dystopian world and ravaged by monsters known as Wraiths, you, an unnamed slave, are tasked to track down a thief that fled from a camp after stealing something for the
My first foray into the Trails universe was in late 2022 with the remaster of Trails from Zero. This long-running series has only recently started making waves outside of Japan with titles never before released to the West being ported over. Now, all of that has led to a clash
Remnant II is a third-person action role-playing shooter developed by Gunfire Games, and published by Gearbox Publishing. It’s the highly anticipated sequel to Remnant: From the Ashes, and lovers of the series will not be disappointed with the content packed into this one. Remnant II is absolutely pumped full of
Renowned founder and CEO of indie game publisher and development studio S-Game, Qiwei Liang, or Soulframe Liang as he’s affectionately known in various internet blogs/posts, has an origin story that’s almost as intriguing as the video games he’s successfully created. As mentioned in an official PlayStation blog, he appears to
Developed and published by Fairyship Games, Testament: The Order of High Human is an action-adventure game set in the fantasy world of Tessara. Blended with a mix of RPG and Metroidvania elements, you’ll experience various game mechanics, from first-person combat using physical combos and magic to navigating and platforming through
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg may not be a new gaming concept, but the charm and cuteness delivered here has inexplicably drawn me in. Developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo, they have brought Atelier Marie, the first-ever game in the Atelier series, to the West. The
This week has had me feeling something like a cross between being blind as a bat and a Medieval Daredevil, and it’s all thanks to EchoBlade, developed and published by East Asia Soft Limited, Sunset Arctic Games. Originally released on Steam in May 2022, it’s now available on PS4, PS5,
Necrom is the seventh chapter expansion to the long-running Elder Scrolls Online game which came out in 2014, and it’s the next big installment to the world with a campaign that has 30+ hours of content, introducing new threats, zones, and a brand new class, the Arcanist, the first since
Remember way back in the day, chilling out after school and indulging in a lovely little action-JRPG? There was an indescribable feeling of wonderment during the first playthrough and a desire to experience them for the first time over and over again. The devs at Three Rings, working alongside publisher,
Polish developers, Clockwork Pile, and publisher, Retrovibe, have brought the developer’s first game to life, “Shardpunk: Verminfall,” a turn-based tactical RPG with survival and resource management built into the game. You will need to decide everything from battle tactics to which one of your troops is taking the last Medkit.
Berlin-based developers Point Blank Games have released the latest in action-adventure games to keep you immersed for hours. They have built this visually stunning, story-rich game known as Stray Blade. This is one title you aren’t going to want to miss. You begin your adventure with the main character –
“Knight Crawlers” is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler by a small fledgling studio, Good Morning Games, working alongside publisher, The Iterative Collective. In this fantasy world, it’s all about weaving through traps, slaying enemies, and preventing the Corrupted Realms from taking over. I was lucky to try an early preview back
Developed by Cococucumber, ‘Ravenlok’ is an action-adventure RPG set in a world plagued by the darkness of a tyrannical queen. Upon being pulled through a mystical mirror, the young girl, Ravenlok, discovers she is destined to help this whimsical world. A foretold legend mentions a girl with raven-coloured hair; the
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