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Vlad the Impaler Review
IMPALING SINCE 1452
Prince of Wallachia, also known as Vlad III, was a revered hero in Europe for his protection of the Romanian people in the 1400s. In the same breath, his reputation was known as an excessively gory killer; regularly impaling his enemies, which gave him the name Vlad the Impaler. But how does Vlad the Impaler play into Vlad the Impaler?
Wooden Sen’SeY Review
PRETTY, BUT FLAT
It has been a couple of years since my baby brother has watched Higglytown Heroes, a Playhouse Disney kids show; however, I couldn’t help but be constantly reminded of it while playing Upper Byte’s Wooden Sen’SeY. Maybe it is the vibrant colors, tenuous story, or Matryoshkan-like figures. Either way, the Wii U’s eShop is in a bit of a rut due to lack of content — does Wooden Sen’SeY do enough to stand apart from other great platformers? Continue reading Wooden Sen’SeY Review
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Review
LAYTON MEETS WRIGHT
Released in Japan in November 2012, the long awaited 3DS crossover between the Professor Layton and Ace Attorney franchises is finally coming to the West with the awkwardly named crossover title Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Despite the game’s name, the two title characters are allies, not adversaries. However, does the crossover between these two beloved characters work?
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Siesta Fiesta Review
A PARTY WITHOUT THE SNOOZE BUTTON
Sometimes people are only interested in the big video game characters: Mario, Link, Master Chief, Sora, etc. Smaller games and characters are sometimes overlooked by these first-party only players as well as the scores of shovel ware and iOS games flooding the industry. It’s easy to lose track of all these games and miss a diamond in the eShop world. Siesta Fiesta is one of those games that should not be missed. Continue reading Siesta Fiesta Review
Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition Review
A CLASSIC WHOSE AGE SHOWS
Originally released in 1991, Another World (known as Out Of This World in the US) has seen multiple ports to many different consoles since its debut. Now the classic 2D action platformer has arrived on the latest PlayStation consoles with its 20th Anniversary Edition. Does this classic still maintain its timeless appeal, or should it have stayed a treasured memory of gaming’s past?
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The Walking Dead S2 E4 – Amid The Ruins Review
Full of Tough Choices
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Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World HD Review
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Sequels can be hit or miss most of the time, and when it comes to JRPG sequels there are often more misses than hits. Continue reading Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World HD Review
Crimsonland Review
When All You Need To Survive Is Twin-Sticks And Guns!
Even though twin-stick shooters are showing up more frequently these days, only a few have shown any promise. Are you looking for a table-top arcade like experience? Want to mow down hordes of monsters? Continue reading Crimsonland Review
Pushmo World Review
DOES IT PUSHMO THE ENVELOPE?
Back in 2011, 3DS owners were treated to a fantastic little puzzle title called Pushmo. Last month, the Wii U received its own version called Pushmo World. So how does the new edition stack up? Continue reading Pushmo World Review
Middle Of Nowhere Gaming 