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Retro Grade: Mega Man 2

A Mighty Reminder

The Mega Man series has long held a reputation for a perfect blend of incredible level design, diverse arsenal of weapons, and challenging platforming and combat. As Capcom let the franchise wither on the vine, creator Keiji Inafune took matters into his own hands with the inarguably terrible Mighty No. 9. After spending a weekend with Mega Man 2, the most fondly remembered of the original NES series of games, I fully comprehend the extent of the injustice that Mighty No. 9 did to the Blue Bomber and am reminded of what true gameplay supremacy looks like.

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Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV Series Review

BROS BEFORE FOES

After reviewing Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, I find myself craving more ways to experience the world Square Enix has built for Final Fantasy XV ahead of its release. But what else is there? Wait. There’s an ANIME?! There we go! Continue reading Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV Series Review

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review

I ASKED FOR THIS

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the fourth main entry in the Deus Ex series, and a direct follow-up to Deus Ex: Human Revolution. That certainly shows, as Mankind Divided plays almost exactly like Human Revolution with a few tweaks. Despite that, it still remains a game worth playing. Continue reading Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review

Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Review

FOR HEARTH AND HOME

 

Final Fantasy XV (FFXV) is nearly upon us, promising a massive world, lovable characters, and intense battles. While I’ve refrained from peeking at too many videos and previews for this hotly anticipated game, its feature-length Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV animated prequel was much too tempting to ignore. So, how is it? Sit for a spell and let me tell you… Continue reading Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Review

Layers of Fear: Inheritance DLC Review

NEVER GO HOME

Ah, Layers of Fear! When I first reviewed it back in February, I found it to be a perfect horror gaming experience. With an enticing new piece of downloadable content (DLC) released, does a second trip into its creepy mansion hold up? Continue reading Layers of Fear: Inheritance DLC Review

No Man’s Sky Review

An infinite universe with limited possibilities.

Loneliness is pervasive in the wide open expanses of space. From the moment that your eyes open on your first planet to your thousandth landing, the feeling of utter isolation is stifling, but tranquil. This is but one of the double edged swords that defines No Man’s Sky, a game that is both beautifully innovative and lifelessly monotonous.

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Inversus Review

WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND AWESOME ALL OVER?

The growth of the action-shooter genre has become center-stage. Tighter controls, bigger explosions, and gun-slinging robots have continued to push the category into a more and more granular experience. Inversus takes the simple idea of a shooter game and creates its own minimalistic niche that is just as addicting as any Call of Duty.

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Bound Review

An Interpretive Dance

The world is stark, dangerous, and in tatters. You stretch to your feet on a mission to stop the frightful beast that has wreaked havoc in your broken kingdom. You’re alone, but each step you take, every bound onward speaks more volumes of your resolve than your character’s dialogue ever could. This is Plastic Studios’ newest game made in collaboration with Santa Monica Studios. This is Bound.

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ABZÛ Review

You’ll never want to resurface.

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 FlowerABZÛ is a rapturous, masterfully crafted, piece of art. Continue reading ABZÛ Review