January 2016
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January 29, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Defunct
Although short, Defunct is a charming new platformer with a likable hero and intriguing mechanics. The world is both fun to traverse and visually stimulating. Best of all, it's actually fun. That's mo...
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January 28, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: AIPD: Artificial Intelligence Police Department
Between the presentation and gameplay, AIPD: Artificial Intelligence Police Department gets a lot right. But this is 2016, and you need more than solid mechanics and flashy visuals to keep up with the...
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January 27, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Super Ubie Island REMIX
Super Ubie Island REMIX has a great art style and soundtrack that overall give a very cheery and happy mood, but the intrusive glitches, lackluster level design and useless collectibles tarnish the ov...
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January 27, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Cubixx HD
Cubixx HD shows Taito how to make the next generation in Qix. While not an original concept, Laughing Jackal adds a lot of fresh ideas to this fast-paced action game. Just like the old school arcade g...
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January 26, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Saturday Morning RPG
Saturday Morning RPG is a good-natured tribute that plays into your nostalgia for G.I. Joe, Transformers and a bevy of other cartoons from the 1980s. Unfortunately, this clever idea is marred by repet...
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January 25, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Dino Eggs: Rebirth
Dino Eggs: Rebirth is a loving tribute to a forgotten gem. It offers a number of brand new modes, updated graphics and even multiplayer support. But even with all these enhancements, I'm not sure this...
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January 22, 2016 Review - Game Gear
Review: Fred Couples Golf
The Defunct Games Golf Club returns! This week, Adam Wallace tees off on Fred Couples Golf on the Sega Game Gear. Could it be that he's found a portable golf game worth picking up? Find out now w...
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January 21, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Baseball Riot
While fun in short bursts, Baseball Riot feels like a carbon copy of last year's Tennis in the Face. This disappointing sequel adds a frustrating new wrinkle that slows down the pacing and makes every...
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January 19, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Gemini: Heroes Reborn
As games based on canceled television shows go, Gemini: Heroes Reborn isn't bad. Cassandra's powers are fun to play around with and the puzzles are occasionally satisfying, but the action is too repet...
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January 19, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: The Deadly Tower of Monsters
Although the gameplay is a bit repetitive and the camera controls are non-existent, The Deadly Tower of Monsters proves to be worth your time for the style and story alone. I laughed from beginning to...
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January 15, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Echoes of Aetheria
Dancing Dragon Games' newest game doesn't just look the part; it offers a fast-paced adventure that drips with authenticity. This throwback role-playing game includes a diverse team filled with memora...
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January 14, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
Part Shadow of the Colossus and Super Metroid, this shoot-em-up takes players deep into the future to experience what's left of Earth. With its melancholy atmosphere, retro presentation and intense bo...
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January 11, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Hard West
If the idea of XCOM in the Wild West sounds appealing, then chances are you're going to have a good time in the Hard West. With its western-theme and exciting turn-based combat, I had a blast taking o...
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January 06, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Amplitude
One of the PlayStation 2's most beloved music games returns after a 12 year hiatus. Unfortunately, not much has changed in those years. While certainly fun, it won't take long to see (and hear) every ...
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January 05, 2016 Reviews au Courant
Review: Circuit Breakers
While it looks the part, Circuit Breakers is undone by repetitive level designs and an simplistic gameplay. The core mechanics may be unique, but they ultimately lead to a much less interesting dual-s...