August 2021

August 31, 2021 Game Over

Story Breakdown: The Punisher (Arcade, Genesis, NES & Game B...

Episode #136 - This week brings the release of Marvel's brand-new big-budget superhero film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which means that it's time to feature it in a butt-kicking episode of Game Over...
August 27, 2021 Reviews au Courant

Review: Yuoni

Yuoni has a compelling setup that is totally squandered by a tedious adventure with nothing new or interesting to say. It's a horror game that lacks scares, instead opting for trial-and-error gameplay...
August 25, 2021 Reviews au Courant

Review: Green Phoenix

If games could be judged by their potential, Green Phoenix would be a must-own shoot 'em up. By mixing science fiction narration with an on-rails shooter, developer Broken Simulation were on the right...
August 23, 2021 Reviews au Courant

Review: Road 96

One of the most original games of 2021 is also one of the best. Road 96 is an endlessly inventive road trip filled with crazy characters and political intrigue. It's one of the few games where you'll ...
August 21, 2021 Game Over

Story Breakdown: Ys III - Wanderers From Ys (TurboGrafx-CD)

Episode #135 - For more than three decades, I have loved Ys. It was one of the first adventure games that truly sucked me in as a kid and continues to be a reliable franchise known for churning out must-play sequels...
August 20, 2021 Reviews au Courant

Review: Glyph

Save the dystopian desert world from mechanical monsters in Glyph, the stunning new platformer that gives us an unprecedented level of control over our platforming hero. With more than eighty stages a...
August 19, 2021 Reviews au Courant

Review: Waver: A Typing Adventure

Waver: A Typing Adventure is a fun but flawed game that combines the best elements of Rock Band and Guitar Hero with the fun of being at a sports stadium. It has a great throwback look and a cool prem...
August 18, 2021 Reviews au Courant

Review: Mini Madness

A great gimmick is not enough to get this tabletop-style racing game over the finish line. From the kitchen to bedroom to the upstairs attic, Mini Madness takes you on the full tour of the house, all ...
August 16, 2021 Game Over

Story Breakdown: The Combatribes (Arcade & Super NES)

Episode #134 - After revolutionizing the beat 'em up genre with Renegade and then creating the massively popular Double Dragon franchise, all eyes were on Technos to see what they would come up with next. Unfortunat...
August 06, 2021 Reviews au Courant

Review: The Falconeer: Warrior Edition

Jump on the back of your favorite bird and soar into high-flying action in The Falconeer, an aerial combat game that's easy to learn and full of nasty enemies to shoot down. Taking inspiration from Ga...
August 04, 2021 Reviews au Courant

Review: The Ramp

Looking to scratch that skateboarding itch but don't have a whole lot of time? If that describes you, then The Ramp may be your new favorite game. Inspired by the past, Hyperparadise has created ...
August 03, 2021 Game Over

Story Breakdown: Astal (Saturn)

Episode #133 - As the gaming world began to transition into the 32-bit era, one thing was clear: This new generation of consoles was all about 3D games. You saw it in the arcade ports launching with the Saturn and S...
August 02, 2021 Reviews au Courant

Review: SkyDrift Infinity

Even if it's not the long-awaited follow-up fans have been hoping for, SkyDrift Infinity is a solid port of a great aerial racing game. It has gorgeous graphics, vibrant locations, recognizable power-...