June 2016

June 30, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Steredenn

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...
June 28, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Full Mojo Rampage

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...
June 27, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Knee Deep

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...
June 24, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Heart&Slash

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 ...
June 23, 2016 Review - Genesis

Review: Sonic Jam

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 ...
June 17, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Between Me and The Night

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 ...
June 15, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: 1917 - The Alien Invasion

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 ...
June 13, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Neverending Nightmares

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 ...
June 10, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Demetrios: The BIG Cynical Adventure

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...
June 09, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: prog.1

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...
June 08, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: The Way

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...
June 03, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Zenodyne R

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 ...
June 01, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Odin Sphere Leifthrasir

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...