October 2014

October 31, 2014 Review - PlayStation

Review: Silent Hill

To celebrate Halloween, Adam Wallace has ignored our repeated warnings and decided to visit Silent Hill. What did he think? Find out when you read his full review of this PlayStation classic....
October 31, 2014 Review - Atari 2600

Review: Halloween

Adam Wallace celebrates Halloween the right way ... by reviewing Halloween. After spending some time with other systems, our resident Atari critic is back with his review of Halloween for the 2600....
October 30, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: #killallzombies

If you can get past the stupid name, you'll find that #killallzombies is an exciting dual stick shooter with a number of fresh ideas. Sure, you've likely seen this type of zombie game before, but the ...
October 28, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror

What feels a lot like the spiritual successor to Haunting Starring Polterguy, Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a clever puzzle game that puts players in the shoes of a ghost trying to scare away unw...
October 28, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: The Unfinished Swan

The Unfinished Swan hasn't changed much since its PlayStation 3 release, but don't let that keep you from experiencing this incredibly moving story. Unfortunately, many will find the game too easy and...
October 21, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: Escape Goat 2

Escape Goat 2 proves that platforming puzzles are not just for mascot characters with attitudes. This brand new PlayStation 4 game may use ideas you've seen in other releases, but it still manages to ...
October 17, 2014 Review - Atari 7800

Review: Midnight Mutants

Adam Wallace continues his adventure in scary games by taking a look at Midnight Mutants for the Atari 7800. Featuring Al Lewis as Grandpa Munster, this is a quirky action game from 1990. That's right...
October 15, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: Jet Car Stunts

Like the title suggests, Jet Car Stunts sees players take control of an experimental car powered by a large jet engine. Although the platforming puzzles are fun, the experience is marred by loose game...
October 10, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day

Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day is an action game and short film collection in one. This PlayStation 3 oddity tells a baffling story that features a seventeen year old girl with an eye patc...
October 10, 2014 Review - Intellivision

Review: Dracula

We continue our month of scary reviews with a little at Dracula for the Intellivision. Although it has nothing to do with the Bram Stoker book, Imagic decided to slap the Dracula name on the box. Does...
October 09, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition not only includes an updated version of the 2012 crime thriller, but also packs in all the downloadable content. While a solid collection, this port is marred by inco...
October 06, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: Pier Solar and the Great Architects

Originally a homebrew Genesis role-playing game, Pier Solar and the Great Architects has made the leap from 16-bit to the modern age. While the presentation is spot on, the gameplay is marred by comba...
October 06, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: Falling Skies: The Game

Falling Skies: The Game may be a serviceable XCOM clone, but it fails to use the potentially awesome license in any interesting ways. Still, the gameplay is strong enough to make most players forget a...
October 03, 2014 Reviews au Courant

Review: Futuridium EP Deluxe

Futuridium EP Deluxe is a sight to behold. It's a triumph of both art and style, with fast-paced gameplay and diverse level designs. The whole thing comes together thanks to the mesmerizing visuals an...
October 03, 2014 Review

Review: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

From the company that brought you Halloween and Flesh Gordon comes The Texas Chainsaw Massacre for the Atari 2600. Does this action game live up to the landmark movie? Find out when Adam Wallace ...