Call it a diving simulator, a mahi-mahi riding simulation, or whatever you like — it doesn’t change the fact that ABZÛ is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful, atmospherically charged, audiovisual triumphs to date on the PlayStation 4. Worthy of standing aside games like Journey and Flower — ABZÛ is a rapturous, masterfully crafted, piece of art. Continue reading ABZÛ Review
You are powerful. You are intelligent and sophisticated. You are destined for greatness. You are a gamer. But you’re probably not having these thoughts while you play Squad’s Kerbal Space Program.
Agent 47 is spending his summer vacation by doing what he does best: murder unsuspecting people. This time, he’s returning to some familiar locations. Continue reading Hitman Summer Bonus Episode Review
After getting a taste of Grand Kingdom with the Beta in April and May, I was excited to finally try out the full-fledged game. The intriguing battle mechanics and customization seemed to be the highlight of the Beta, with the loose storyline as its hinderance. Did Grand Kingdom offer a grand adventure or grand disaster?
Spiders’ The Technomancer has just released, and hopes to live up to its promise of intense combat, intriguing storylines, and realistic character interactions. Is this new RPG an example of technological wizardry or is it the result of overblown hype? You may be pleasantly surprised. Continue reading REVIEW: THE TECHNOMANCER
Many would say that Sony’s Press Conference last year could never be topped with The Last Guardian, Shenmue 3, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. But Sony came out full speed and never slowed down this year. They showed so many spectacular games, most of which, we’ll see within the next 18 months. Continue reading Sony’s E3 Press Conference Recap
Agent 47 continues his globe trotting murder spree, this time in the Moroccan city Marrakesh. Unfortunately, this trip is not as successful as the last two. Continue reading Hitman Episode 3 Review
Games in recent years have begun blending their genres in new and interesting ways. Role-Playing games and Science-fiction elements paired with a first-person shooter gave birth to Destiny. Playing a pinball game mixed with the space adventures of Samus Aran created Metroid Prime Pinball. Seemingly odd combinations that ended up being wonderful experiences. However, Neon Chrome combines a top-down shooter with RPG elements, resulting in a monochromatic experience that seems just a few shades off from its potential.
Making a decision is always difficult. Should I eat a bagel with cream cheese or a bowl of oatmeal? Am I going to take the highway or see the scenic route? Will I keep my current mundane job or take a risk and fly to a new job? Most decisions are innocuous and minimally alter the course of your life. Others though, drastically shape your future – for better or worse. Stories: The Path of Destinies toys with the idea of choices to entirely shape it’s storyline to craft a good single-player adventure.
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) have had a somewhat checkered past in the gaming world. It all began with an insanely difficult game for the Nintendo Entertainment System, reached an early peak with an excellent arcade game, and the rest has been a wonky string of mostly decent titles. How does their latest adventure, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan fare? Continue reading REVIEW: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
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