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Metrico Review

DOES IT MEASURE UP

I speculatively started up Metrico — like many people, math was never my forte. In fact, video games were normally my escape whenever I was bogged down with algebra homework. That said, the idea of a game based on the artstyle behind “infographics” had me intrigued; could Digital Dreams make a competent video game based off of unique theme? Continue reading Metrico Review

Lego Ninjago: Nindroids Review

BUILDING A FIGHT AGAINST YOUR ENEMIES

Ninjas. The silent killers among Japan are revered for their infiltration, espionage, and assassination skills. They are feared among the world  for their reach and power. However, Lego Ninjago: Nindroids breaks that mindset down with a fun, action-packed, and whimsical type of ninja (along with an equally fun, action-packed, and whimsical game). Continue reading Lego Ninjago: Nindroids Review

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?

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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

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition Review

LUCHA-MAZING!

Guacamelee! is a beautiful, 2D side-scrolling, Metroidvania style, brawler developed by DrinkBox Studios. Originally released on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita last year, The Super Turbo Championship Edition brings new areas, abilities, enemies and a new boss fight to PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Continue reading Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition Review